In a bustling market, Song Fuli from the Cloud Merchant proposes a collaboration with Ning Zhuo, expressing interest in his Mechanical Fire Monkeys, which are efficient for harvesting rare resources. Ning Zhuo eagerly agrees to the deal. Song Fuli then seeks to acquire the Night Rain Demon Weapon from Zheng Danlian, a powerful cultivator, but Danlian refuses to sell it, feeling angered by the suggestion. He believes selling the weapon would undermine his family's efforts and responsibility regarding a recent conflict with the Great Purity Palace. Despite Song Fuli's high offer and potential mediation with powerful cultivators, Danlian remains firm in his refusal. After a tense exchange, he dismisses them, returning to his work on the weapon, which he views as the culmination of eight years of hard labor. Zhu Xuanji, who accompanied Song Fuli, expresses understanding of Danlian's position and suggests that maintaining a connection with the Cloud Merchant could be beneficial for the Zheng family in the future. The chapter closes with Zheng Danlian's deep attachment to the weapon, hinting at the emotional stakes involved in the ongoing conflict.