But Shen Fang couldn't say anything.
After all, without any proof, it was indeed not good to ask for so many Spirit Stones right away.
Shen Fang thought for a moment.
"My second daughter, Lv Hong, will take over my silkworm raising work from now on. How about I let her be your maidservant? Two-tenths of the Lü Family's silkworm silk and silkworm sand profits will be yours."
"The Spirit Stones borrowed will definitely be repaid later."
Shen Fang used one of her Family's industries as collateral.
Her daughter was also used as collateral.
This made Su Bai realize that they were now betting everything they had on Xingluo Market.
Facing Shen Fang's conditions, Su Bai merely shook her head.
This action made Shen Fang's heart sink.
If Su Bai's side didn't work out, then she could only borrow from the Xu Family, or even the Song Family and Ding Family.
The Xu Family was easier to talk to, as she was acquainted with Xu Changge.
There should be room for negotiation.
However, Xu Changge's layout of Xingluo Market meant that she herself would certainly invest in the Market.
It was hard to say whether she could help the Lü Family.
If the Xu Family also couldn't help, going to the Song Family or Ding Family would likely mean being fleeced.
It was unclear whether entering Xingluo Market would be profitable or a loss.
"Sister Shen, you've misunderstood. I'm not saying I won't lend to you; it's just that you don't need to pay such a high price."
"Our two Families have known each other for almost fifty years. This is the first time you've asked for my help, and I'm naturally willing to assist."
"It's just that my abilities are truly limited, younger sister."
After Su Bai's explanation, Shen Fang's complexion improved somewhat.
The woman thought about it and realized it was true.
Su Bai's current Family fortune was all earned by her as an Alchemist.
It was only in previous years, when she went to Tianyun City with Xu Changge, that she earned some hard-earned money with her skills.
She hadn't gone to any Secret Realm or similar places to seek treasures.
Her Family fortune was probably limited.
"Alas! A once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity."
Shen Fang sighed, feeling that perhaps the Lü Family was truly fated not to have it.
Perhaps upon obtaining a second-tier Spiritual Vein, the Lü Family had already exhausted its good fortune.
Even without the Market, they could still survive in the future.
But everyone knew how immense the profits in the Market were.
If the Lü Family did not participate, then the other surrounding Families would obtain a large amount of resources, and their strength would inevitably develop rapidly.
The Lü Family would slowly struggle on their own and would eventually be left behind.
The Cultivation World was cruel.
If the Lü Family lacked strength, it was uncertain whether they could even keep their own second-tier Spiritual Vein.
Xingluo Market was an opportunity, but also a calamity.
"I was too impatient."
Shen Fang looked at the sky outside, knowing that in the current situation, probably no one could give her much help.
The strongest Families in the Xingluo Archipelago were the four Families with Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors.
Adding the Six Major Sects that would come to settle there later, they would first divide this delicious fruit of the Market.
The Lü Family and the Yang Family were also allies of the Xu Family because they were on Wumu Island.
They were also considered affiliated Families of the Xu Family.
Therefore, they learned about the Market in advance.
Other small Families didn't even have the right to know.
It was estimated that only after Xingluo Market was fully operational would those small Families around the Xingluo Archipelago realize what the few Foundation Establishment Families had done together.
By then, they wouldn't even have a chance to enter and get a share.
To enter the Market, their entire Family's foundation would have to be put in, and only then would they likely be qualified to enter the Market.
Looking at Shen Fang, Su Bai suddenly felt that her own luck seemed quite good.
At the very least, Xu Changge had given her a promise.
After the Market opened, she would give her a shop.
After Shen Fang realized she couldn't get help from Su Bai, she chatted casually for a couple of sentences and then planned to leave.
She still had to go to the Xu Family to try her luck.
To see if Xu Changge could help the Lü Family with this favor.
At worst, they would just acknowledge the Xu Family as their main Family from now on.
Anyway, Wumu Island also belonged to the Xu Family.
Just as Shen Fang was about to leave, Su Bai called out to her.
"Sister Shen, don't leave yet. Although I don't have many Spirit Stones on me, I can still help you with something."
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