Chapter 907
Using a Spiritual Object as Bait, the Imperial Seal Arrives at the Door
Chapter 907 Using a Spiritual Object as Bait, the Imperial Seal Arrives at the Door (7200-word Chapter)
"Li Heng of Xuanyang Mountain?"
The palace was twelve stories high, and Hu Yuzhao was playing with a piece of spirit iron in his hand as his gaze fell down.
"Fang Yi's disciple?"
"Tsk, a mere early-stage Core Formation cultivator dares to ask me a question."
With a wave of his hand, he tossed the puppet spirit stone, Shi Jianyin, back to the place next to the Crimson Sea Lotus, which was also at the fourth rank, and then shook his head slightly.
"Do you really think that Dayu is some remote place like Dayun, and that a mere Golden Core cultivator is enough to elevate you so much?"
Golden Cores are also divided into three grades. A Grade One Golden Core might have a chance of reaching perfection, but that's already considered good.
He paused slightly, then waved his hand and released a sound transmission talisman that resembled a copper wire.
Ten breaths later.
The door opened, and the gray-robed youth, holding a jade pendant, respectfully said, "Liu Jing requests an audience with his master."
"Enter."
The door was slowly pushed open, and Liu Jing saw a cultivator with a star-studded crown, a bluebird-patterned robe, and a handsome, masculine face standing beside his master.
He bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Master; greetings, Uncle-Master Yu Xi."
"A sixth-level Core Formation cultivator is equivalent to a sect leader in the Great Yun Sect," Yu Xi said with a light laugh. "Nephew Liu's cultivation has progressed rapidly, almost catching up with my generation."
"Uncle-Master, you flatter me. I am merely a cultivator from a barren land with shallow knowledge. I am not worthy of the title of Sect Leader," Liu Jing said respectfully, holding the Ruyi scepter.
"Alright, you can catch up later, you uncles and nephews. We still need to see off the cultivator Li Heng in front of the building."
Hu Yuzhao looked at his eldest disciple with a satisfied expression.
His gaze then swept over the young master before the magnificent palace, and his expression showed annoyance.
“Jing’er, although Li Heng’s cultivation is not good, he is still a disciple of Fang Yi, the head of Xuan Yang Mountain.”
Your Uncle Jade Seal and I have no time to see such insignificant people; we're just here to exchange for some spiritual items and precious materials.
"Go and deal with it yourself."
"Yes, disciple obeys."
Liu Jing bowed and took his leave, slowly closing the door again.
"Let Jing'er deal with that annoying little brat. Junior Brother Yu Xi, let's continue."
With a wave of his sleeve, Hu Yuzhao conjured up a jade Pixiu carrying a treasure basin.
The basin has a slightly open mouth and is inlaid inside and out with ingots, green coins, silver coins, and jadeite, which are shiny and precious, and the gilded surface is dazzling.
"This is a Pixiu treasure basin!"
"Tongbao Zhenjun actually bestowed this item upon my senior brother?"
Yu Xi suddenly realized, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and he murmured, "No wonder Senior Brother came all the way from Jinqiong Mountain."
It turns out that it was a decree from the True Lord Tongbao.
With a flick of his fingertips, he created a magic seal, the air thick with the scent of money.
"Buzz!"
With the blessing of the two great immortals, the treasure basin absorbed and exhaled magical power, and the Pixiu's eyes shone with emerald light as it devoured all the gold ingots, silver coins, and coins on its back.
"Gurgle. Gurgle"
Then it let out a lazy groan, its limbs constantly moving, occasionally stopping to sniff the air.
"Even with my junior brother's help, we still can't find any trace of him?"
Hu Yuzhao frowned slightly and muttered to himself.
"This Pixiu treasure basin originated from the Nascent Soul True Lord of the Association and was refined by Master Tongbao."
The main materials alone required a tremendous amount of effort; two of the three main materials were transported from the main building of the Great Liang at great cost.
Yu Xi's expression hardened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "The top-grade wealth-generating magic treasure cannot be found."
What is Tongbao Zhenjun searching for?
The golden light on the Pixiu treasure basin gradually faded, and Hu Yuzhao frowned slightly, not continuing to activate the magic weapon.
"If the Pixiu treasure basin doesn't work, then we'll wait a while until Huitong Mall expands again."
"For a spiritual vein to ascend to a higher level on its own—what a stroke of luck! There must be more than one fourth-tier spiritual artifact born from it."
He murmured to himself, "The Fire Worship Cult and the Medicine King Valley both want to have it all to themselves?"
"Daydreaming!"
Before the magnificent palace, a bustling crowd gathered, and the passing cultivators wore strange expressions as they gazed at Li Heng, who was surrounded by azure spiritual light.
"interesting.
Hearing that the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce had acquired a new batch of demon king flesh and blood, they came to purchase it, but unexpectedly, they made an additional gain.
Xu Zangze, who looked middle-aged, took a half step back in the crowd, stroked his mustache, and murmured with interest:
"Hehe, is it so easy to meet the Jade Immortal?"
Gao Shanfu visited the Seven Dust Bewitching Stone several times, but was always turned away.
The Core Formation Real Person of Xuanyang Mountain truly believes that since they are all Real Persons, their status is the same.
His mind raced, already considering how to offer a way out after Li Heng, a disciple of Xuan Yang Mountain, was denied an audience.
As a real person acting as a broker for Huitong Mall, Xu Zangze glanced at the shipyard in the southern part of the ancient city, where clouds and mist surrounded the treasure boat.
The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce looked down on Xuanyang for its poverty, but that was because it had a rich history and had been deeply rooted in Dayu for a thousand years.
He didn't mind that Xuan Yang Mountain was poor; the poorer it was, the more he could do business as a broker.
“Fellow Daoist Yun Ge, Fellow Daoist Shi Kui, we, the Three Aperture Hermits, are equally famous and all work as brokers.”
"This time, I'm determined to take the lead."
"Silence!"
Amidst the clamor of the Jade Pavilion, a handsome young man descended from it.
Liu Jing, clad in a gray robe and holding a Ruyi scepter, slowly walked out, his aura of a sixth-level Core Formation cultivator pressing down upon them.
"Fellow Daoists, Jade Palace Pavilion is open for business. If you've had your fill of the excitement, it's time to leave, so I'll take my leave."
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The bustling crowd in front of the building suddenly fell silent. Whether they were Core Formation cultivators or disciples of major sects, they all gave up their dignity and scattered like birds and beasts.
"Li Heng is only at the second level of Core Formation cultivation, how did he manage to draw out Liu Jing?"
Xu Zangze looked unwilling and muttered to himself, intending to offer Li Heng a way out after he had completely lost face.
I never expected things to change so quickly.
"Liu Jing, a disciple of Hu Yuzhao, is only one step away from becoming a Grand Master. That's why he personally came to greet me."
His thoughts raced as he reviewed the information he had received earlier.
'From this perspective, the significance of Xuan Yang Mountain is even greater than I anticipated.'
Either the information circulating within the Zoroastrian sect is false, or there's more to the story than meets the eye regarding the battle between the Cold Wind Valley demons and Xuan Yang Mountain.
'Damn it.'
Xu Zangze's pupils narrowed slightly, a dull ache throbbing within him, before he quietly retreated into the crowd.
If Xuan Yang Mountain were to swallow its anger and develop peacefully, he would be willing to befriend them.
But it possesses the resources to fight back against Zoroastrianism.
'How could such a person have been born in the land of exile, Dayun?'
Even if it were just a possibility, he only wanted to do some brokerage business and had no desire to get involved in such a big battle.
'Discretion is the best policy.'
Thinking of this, Xu Zangze quickened his pace, weaving through the crowd like an eel, about to disappear without a trace in three breaths.
"Fellow Daoist Cangze, please wait."
With a flick of his Ruyi scepter, Liu Jing made Xu Zangze realize he was in trouble; this "fellow Daoist" was not something he could easily accept.
but.
Under someone else's roof, Master Liu Jing, being the owner of Huitong Mall, doesn't even need to lift a finger; he only needs to slightly show his displeasure.
His information broker business could no longer continue.
Even though he was dissatisfied, Xu Zangze could only smile wryly and had no choice but to stop.
Liu Jing nodded slightly, satisfied. This Three-Aperture True Man Xu Zangze was indeed sensible.
The fact that Fang Yi, the leader of Xuan Yang Mountain, rode in a top-grade magic weapon left a very deep impression on him.
Master Hu Yuzhao can ignore Fang Yi, and Uncle Yu Xi can ignore him.
He had not yet broken through to the Great True Person realm, and his status was slightly inferior, yet he had no choice but to meet him.
However, to prevent Xuan Yang Mountain from repeatedly trying to take advantage of them, a well-informed independent cultivator is needed to spread the word about what the Chamber of Commerce has already experienced.
After that, he would find excuses not to see the disciples of Xuanyang Mountain.
Otherwise, if Fang Yi comes to their door in person to ask for favors again, it will be a real problem.
Liu Jing bowed respectfully, the Ruyi scepter in his hand warm and smooth, gleaming with a soft, jade-like light.
"Liu Jing, disciple of the Jade Illumination Grand Master of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, greets fellow Daoist."
Xuan Yang Mountain is ultimately guarded by a Nascent Soul True Monarch. When the main disciples come to visit, the merchants, who aim for harmony and profit, naturally have to give them face.
But only this once.
He then asked, "May I ask what business Fellow Daoist Li Heng has with my master?"
'Like the eldest brother, a man who smiles while hiding a dagger, a schemer with a thousand and one twists.'
Li Heng frowned slightly, muttering to himself, "I've known Qin Yu for a long time, and I'm sure he won't be deceived by Liu Jing."
Thinking of the three spirit-sealing jade boxes bestowed upon him by his master in his storage bag, a smile played on his lips. He ignored the astonished, curious, and even mocking gazes of the surrounding cultivators.
He looked troubled and spoke in a low voice.
"Brother Liu Jing, I have come here on important business to seek out the Jade Mirror Immortal. May I ask if you may inform me of this?"
"Master is out and not in the Jade Palace Pavilion. Fellow Daoist, please tell me if you need anything."
Liu Jing paused slightly, glancing at Li Heng's headdress, robe, belt, and spirit boots; he found no magical artifacts among them.
He confirmed his suspicions, and his expression became even more gentle.
“Cultivators come and go frequently here, so it’s not convenient to talk. Fellow Daoist, please follow me.”
"It's perfect that Fellow Daoist Cangze is here. I have some information to inquire about from you. Please come with me."
"What do you wish to inquire about, brother?"
Xu Zangze felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. Having spent over a hundred years in the Huitong Mall, how could he not know Liu Jing's intentions?
This was because they saw Li Heng coming to freeload, but didn't want to offend Xuan Yang Mountain too much, so they used him as a mouthpiece to spread the news and prepare for a next time.
Li Heng frowned slightly as he glanced at the poised Xu Zangze and the beaming Liu Jing.
Although Liu Jing was meticulous, he could still vaguely sense malice.
Having been tricked by his senior brother Qin Yu and master Fang Yi for so long, he swore with his golden core that there was definitely something fishy going on.
"Then I'll have to trouble Senior Brother Liu."
"Oh
This is treating Heng'er like a freeloader.
The Earth Phoenix Pavilion and Flying Bird Pavilion, the Yin Wood Reflecting Mirror hanging high, the witch patterns flowing on the black jade mirror, reflecting the scene of cultivators in front of the Jade Palace.
"Tear."
Inside the ancient, simple cauldron with three legs and two handles, the emerald green medicinal liquid tinged with a scarlet blood color.
The young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes sat cross-legged, naked and with a wave of his hand, tearing off a piece of scab.
As the scabs on the skin were completely torn away, the translucent skin texture was revealed, shimmering with a soft, jade-like glow.
"Jade bones rise to radiance."
Huo Zhao no longer possessed such foundation after his cultivation was crippled.
Unexpectedly, by abandoning the accumulation of the Three Burials Golden Body and relying on the silver phoenix pattern, I was able to cultivate this extraordinary phenomenon of the Dao.
"Splash."
The murky medicinal liquid splashed everywhere. Fang Yi waved his hand, put on the Azure Cloud Robe, stepped out of the medicine cauldron, and then waved his hand, causing the Five Poison Cauldron to fall into his palm.
He frowned slightly as he sensed the dimming of the precious light within the cauldron.
"As my cultivation has progressed, this precious cauldron, which I refined myself upon reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, can no longer keep up with my pace of advancement."
"I need at least a mid-grade magic weapon-level cauldron to facilitate my refining of spiritual formulas and tempering of my physical body."
"Unfortunately, Li Wu Hui disappeared without a trace after only one day at Huitong Mall."
The mid-grade cauldron in her hand was of extremely high quality.
Fang Yi's gaze fell on the Yin Wood Reflection Mirror, where the golden light emanating from the Jade Palace concealed the spying.
"Now it all depends on Heng'er's actions."
If I don't show myself and the transactions are handled among the younger generation, there's room for maneuver.
"Disciple Qin Yu requests an audience with Master."
Fang Yi gazed at the tall figure outside the door, waved his hand to break the magical barrier, and put away the Azure Lotus Banner.
"Come in."
Wearing a jade crown and a black brocade robe, Qin Yu stepped into the pavilion. His eyes swept over the high-hanging Yin Wood Reflection Mirror, and his heart tightened.
He said, "Master, Junior Brother Heng's status is a bit too low. How about I handle this visit to the Jade Palace Pavilion?"
Fang Yi gave Qin Yu a deep look, then said, "Heng'er has outstanding talent and works hard in his cultivation. He needs to undergo some training before he can become a useful person."
The Sihai Chamber of Commerce believes in harmony and prosperity, and will not make things difficult for Heng'er.
"Yu'er, did you find any results with the well-informed cultivator I asked you to find?"
Qin Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Having been a disciple for over a hundred years, he was confident that he could grasp some of his master Fang Yi's thoughts.
Since the purpose of this is to train Li Heng, he will at most suffer a little, but it won't get out of control.
"Reporting to Master, Huitong Mall was originally just a small outpost of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce, used to purchase ice-attribute spiritual materials, as well as the hides and flesh of demonic beasts, which are special products of the Ice Plains."
Over a hundred years ago, the ice field expanded for unknown reasons, prompting the dispatch of a Grand Master to oversee it.
Fang Yi nodded slightly, satisfied that Qin Yu had handled things effectively.
Before coming to Huitong Mall, You Xishan had mentioned that the vast ice plains were only a thousand miles long a hundred years ago.
Afterwards, the spiritual veins received some unknown blessing and began to advance towards the fourth tier. The ice plains also continued to expand, until now, they stretch for thousands of miles with snow and ice and a constant cold wind.
He asked, "Do any well-informed people have any information?"
"I'm new to Xuan Yang Mountain, and I'll be reliant on the Huitong Mall to exchange for spiritual items in the future, so I can't afford to be completely unaware of what's happening in the city."
"This disciple has learned that the three Core Formation cultivators are involved in brokerage business, and are of humble origin with no affiliation to any of the major sects."
With a swirling light at his fingertips, Qin Yu sketched out three cultivators—one woman and two men—in the air.
"Huitong Mall is neutral and has a Nascent Soul True Monarch as its backer, so it naturally attracts independent cultivators and major Core Formation forces."
Even the Zoroastrian Church and Medicine King Valley showed some respect to the Four Seas Mall.
"In this way, there was a mixed bag of people, and three rogue cultivators who had reached the Core Formation stage were doing business as brokers. They were collectively known as the 'Three Aperture True Men,' corresponding to the three secret supernatural powers of the eye, ear, and nose."
The True Man of Eye Aperture is called Xu Zangze. He has refined a pair of treasure-appraising eyes that can break through third-order magical restrictions.
Shi Kui was proficient in the art of sound; his pair of spiritual stone ears could hear even ants carrying food within a hundred miles.
Qin Yu pointed to the three cultivators' portraits one by one, and then spoke.
"The last one is a True Person named Dong Yunge, who is proficient in the art of incense. It is said that the fragrance lingers after a person passes by, and one can recall the aura of ten thousand cultivators." "A True Person of the Three Apertures?" Fang Yi's thoughts raced as he considered how to win over the three True Persons.
The Zoroastrian Church has been established in Huitong Mall for a century, and its influence far surpasses that of Xuanyang. To gain a foothold in the ancient city, it must cultivate its own power.
In the magnificent palace, on the third-floor terrace, the soft sounds of silk and bamboo instruments filled the air as beautiful women danced gracefully, captivating all who beheld them.
Liu Jing and his two companions sat before a jade table, enjoying the light singing and dancing, and drinking and making merry.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, he was slightly tipsy and spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Fellow Daoist Li Heng, you may not know this, but Fellow Daoist Cang Ze is well-informed and, along with two other fellow Daoists, is known as the Three Aperture True Man."
Liu would occasionally seek information from him.
'The scapegoat has arrived.'
Xu Zangze felt bitter. The fragrant delicacies sent from Jinzunlou on the jade table tasted like cardboard to him.
“嗝
You may all leave. I have something to discuss with Master Li.
After letting out a burp, Liu Jing waved his hand, ordering Mei Ji to leave, and the terrace suddenly became empty.
He gently patted Li Heng's arm, his cheeks flushed, his eyes cloudy, and he spoke haltingly:
"My junior brother Li and I hit it off immediately."
a little.
This is just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you will accept it, junior brother.
The pearl, which had been prepared beforehand, slipped from her sleeve and was pushed in front of Li Heng. Without any magical power to activate it, it emitted waves of silver light.
"The Spirit Pearl?" Xu Zangze had no choice but to speak up and explain, "It seems that Brother Liu and Fellow Daoist Li hit it off immediately."
This Spirit Tide Pearl is of superior quality, a fine example among low-grade third-tier treasure materials. If a master craftsman were to refine it, it would become a rare water-based magic treasure.
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Li Heng's expression changed, his face instantly turning bright red, and the warm, silvery pearl was particularly dazzling in his eyes.
"Brother Liu Jing, what do you mean by this?!"
His face turned cold as he finally realized that they were treating him as someone who was trying to take advantage of his master or elders.
"Ok?"
Liu Jing frowned slightly, feeling dissatisfied, but his eyes remained clouded.
"This small token of my appreciation is entirely without ulterior motive; Fellow Daoist Li Heng, please accept it."
Xu Zangze hardened his heart. Since he was going to offend Xuanyang Mountain, he had to make sure he got the favor Liu Jing owed him.
He added, "Fellow Daoist Li Heng, everyone knows that Dayun is impoverished. Please accept this small token of Brother Liu's kindness."
"Humph!
Whether there are other intentions or not, you know it in your heart, fellow Daoist!
Li Heng's eyes grew increasingly cold. In the more than one hundred years since he began cultivating, no one had ever dared to look down on him like this.
Just as he was about to speak, an immense pressure descended upon him.
"The Sect Leader?"
He gritted his teeth and spoke.
It was only then that Li Heng realized that Liu Jing's aura was no weaker than that of his martial uncle Xu Qingshe, whom he had met before.
After the Red Eyebrow Ancestor condensed his Nascent Soul, he moved to the vast ice plains.
I have been somewhat lax in my spiritual practice.
His body trembled slightly, and a precious flag flew out from his sleeve, drooping down in ripples.
"Um?
The Azure Water Pavilion's prized treasure, the Overturning Sea and Sky Banner?
Liu Jing's cloudy vision gradually cleared, his flushed face faded, and he was no longer drunk.
"Unfortunately, it is only a flawed treasure; the protective barrier only has three layers remaining."
"Buzz!"
The jade ruyi in his hand rippled with a deep blue aura, and layer upon layer of magical restrictions lit up, transforming the seven layers of restrictions into a vast ocean tide domain.
"Li Heng, I will patiently accompany you and treat you well."
I've given you face and I've given you benefits, so don't refuse a toast only to suffer the consequences.
Liu Jing's eyes darkened slightly, and his face showed impatience.
If this junior in the Core Formation stage still doesn't know his place, don't blame him for being ruthless. Even if Fang Yi came here, he would still have something to say.
Xu Zangze looked at Li Heng with envy in his heart.
This is the advantage of having a powerful backer. Even if you are only at the second level of Core Formation, as long as you send a letter of introduction and pay a visit on behalf of your master, Liu Jing will have to give you face.
If it were him, his cultivation level would far surpass Li Heng's, having reached the fifth level of Core Formation.
If anyone dares to be so ungrateful, their head will be twisted off by Liu Jing the moment they open their mouth, without the slightest hesitation.
Xu Zangze spoke in a low voice, advising, "Fellow Daoist Li Heng, you should know when to stop."
"you!
you!
What am I?
Are you a beggar?!
Li Heng's fingers trembled slightly, his face was extremely gloomy, and he waved his hand to throw out three spirit-sealing jade boxes.
He exhaled a breath of stale air and said coldly:
"The Jade Palace and the Magnificent Pavilion connect all directions; I wonder whether we should accept these spiritual herbs and precious materials or not?"
Liu Jing frowned slightly, feeling contemptuous. Even at this point, a mere Core Formation Level 2 cultivator was nothing more than a disciple of Fang Yi.
He had already broken all four of their limbs and thrown them out of the Jade Palace.
Never mind.
Our Huitong Chamber of Commerce is open to business, and we naturally accept spiritual objects and precious materials.
"But the price of this precious material is perfectly fair; Fellow Daoist Li should be aware of that."
Li Heng's eyes closed slightly, his desire for cultivation reaching its peak.
If he were at the mid-stage of Core Formation, would Liu Jing dare to be so arrogant? If it were his master, Fang Yi, who came here, would he have met such an end?
'Cultivation level'
He sighed inwardly, then pointed his index finger, and the magical restrictions on the three spirit-sealing boxes dissipated, allowing a wisp of primal demonic energy to spread out from the open jade boxes.
“【Crimson Moss】, 【Azure Python Pearl】, 【Dead Demon Bone】.” Liu Jing frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and took out twenty mid-grade spirit stones, piling them in front of Li Heng.
"Three low-grade third-tier spiritual items, of superior quality, each estimated to be worth six thousand low-grade spirit stones."
Out of respect for Sect Leader Fang Yi, I'll round it up to a whole number and accept it for 20,000 spirit stones.
"Brother Liu Jing's skills are not yet proficient; you should take some spiritual medicine and consult your elders."
Thinking of Fang Yi's instructions before leaving, Li Heng suddenly stood up and took a deep look at the sect leader in his gray robe.
He then waved his sleeve, ignoring the embarrassed Xu Zangze, and turned to leave.
'not good! '
Xu Zangze's appraiser's eyes shone brightly as he sensed the wild and untamed energy hidden within the three spiritual objects, and his heart skipped a beat.
'Damn it, I knew there was no such thing as a good banquet.'
His embarrassed expression remained unchanged, and he walked lightly and carefully toward the wooden stairs to the terrace.
"Brother Liu Jing, I have urgent business to attend to at my cave dwelling, so I must take my leave first."
"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment!"
Liu Jing tapped the jade ruyi lightly on his palm and released a burst of spiritual light. After confirming it several times, he realized that this was indeed an ordinary, low-grade third-tier spiritual item.
There are dozens of such magical objects in the Jade Palace, and their quality is even higher.
Seeing that Li Heng's angry expression seemed genuine, he also hesitated.
"I've heard that Fellow Daoist Cangze possesses a pair of discerning eyes, adept at distinguishing all things. I wonder if he could discern the secrets of these three spiritual objects: Crimson Moss, Azure Python Pearl, and Dead Demon Bone?"
"Brother Liu is joking."
Even you, the dignified sect leader, couldn't see through the secret. How could my meager skills compare to yours?
Xu Zangze felt increasingly bitter and helpless.
'Fang Yi of Xuanyang Mountain actually possesses such a spiritual object.'
Damn!
This trip is going to be a huge problem.
Liu Jing frowned slightly, tapped the jade ruyi in his hand lightly, and the azure magic restriction dissipated.
Xu Zangze was quite renowned in Huitong Mall, and his cultivation level was also quite high. However, for the sake of the Chamber of Commerce's reputation, it was not appropriate to force him to stay.
Fifteen minutes later.
Before the gates of the Jade Palace, a middle-aged man in a brocade robe and sporting a mustache slowly stepped out.
Xu Zangze felt a slight sense of relief, knowing that he had overcome the most dangerous step, and now it would depend on his strength and resources.
A magnificent palace, twelve stories high.
The jade seal wears a star-shaped crown and a robe with a bluebird perched on a cloud. Its face is as if carved by an axe, and it is masculine and handsome.
He gazed at the three spiritual objects on the sandalwood table, reached out and took out the Crimson Moss, brushing the fresh soil from its roots.
He then rotated the Azure Python Pearl, sensing its warm and gentle energy. Finally, he grasped the seven-foot-long dead demon bone, his magical power surging and fading, surrounded by Daoist rhymes, yet without a trace of resentment.
"I underestimated Fang Yi; he has such a background."
"He asked me for a favor before, and he's been hiding such a good item, living off Fairy Wu Hui."
Are you afraid I'll ask for an exorbitant price?
Liu Jing stood with his hands at his sides, surprised. Could this mere third-grade low-level spiritual item really have a secret?
He quickly spoke up. "That Fang Yi was born into poverty and judges a gentleman by the standards of a petty person."
"You've seen it very clearly," Yu Xi interrupted Liu Jing with a light laugh.
"If I had known about this method, I would never have allowed him to pay with low-grade spirit stones."
No merchant is without cunning, and no businessman is without cunning.
Now that Xuan Yang Mountain needs spiritual treasures for its inheritance, Fang Yi has been deprived of them all, having delivered all the spiritual treasures he needed for the Puppet Path, leaving him with fewer powerful cards to play.
"However, I also had a backup plan; the spiritual items I exchanged were all of the third-tier, low-grade."
Hu Yuzhao, who was sitting cross-legged on the Dharma body, slowly opened his closed eyes and chuckled jokingly.
"Junior brother, have you forgotten the Green Silk Resilient Iron?"
That's a genuine mid-grade third-tier puppet spirit item.
He whispered a reminder: "The Joyful True Lord of the Plain Maiden Sect is no ordinary person."
Li Wu Hui, as a disciple of the True Lord, has made it onto the list of beauties in just a few decades. Junior brother, don't stumble!
"Senior brother, please rest assured. Fairy Wu Hui is different; junior brother can sense her sincerity," Jade Seal Master explained.
"sincere?
"Ha." Hu Yuzhao sneered. Huanxi Zhenjun regarded his Daoist companions as cauldrons, dividing them into major medicines, minor medicines, and snacks.
Would a disciple of such a person truly be sincere?
He shook his head slightly, but did not try to persuade him further.
With him watching over the imperial seal, at most we'd suffer a minor loss of property, nothing serious.
"Liu Jing."
"Disciple is here!" Liu Jing stepped forward, bowed deeply, and couldn't help but feel worried.
Although he had reached the sixth level of Core Formation, he was not Hu Yuzhao's only Core Formation disciple. He wasn't even the only one in the mid-stage of Core Formation.
The second junior brother perished in the beast's jaws, and the fourth junior brother was stuck at the bottleneck of the early stage of Core Formation, but the third and fifth junior brothers were both genuine disciples at the fifth level of Core Formation.
They are eyeing his lineage as a successor with covetous intent; if he fails in his duties and the news leaks out, who knows how much trouble it will bring.
Hu Yuzhao had a clear understanding of his disciples' thoughts.
Huitong Mall is a thriving commercial center, handling tens of thousands of spirit stones. He wanted his disciples to be at odds so that he could feel at ease letting Liu Jing and others share power.
"You mean that Xu Zangze, the one with the 'Eye Acupoint,' was also in the building at that time?"
"Yes," Liu Jing's expression stiffened, and he explained in a low voice, "This disciple thought Xu Zangze was only at the fifth level of the Core Formation stage."
“You underestimate him. To be able to gain a reputation in the city, Xu Zangze is no ordinary person.”
Fortunately, he was quite sensible.
With a flick of Hu Yuzhao's fingertip, a gilded mirror rose up, reflecting a small courtyard with red walls and black tiles in the western part of the ancient city.
"Jing'er, you handled this matter well, so it's your responsibility to clean up the mess. Are you okay with having your salary deducted for three years?"
"This disciple accepts the punishment!"
"Hmm." Hu Yuzhao turned his head and looked at his junior brother Yu Xi. "I have other important matters to attend to. I will trouble you to make a trip regarding this demonic spirit."
I remember that Yin Yue of the Hehuan Sect once used the Four Seas Order to buy up a large number of spiritual medicines related to qi, blood, and essence.
Another informant reported to the Xuan Yang Mountain outpost in Cold Wind Valley that Fang Yi's disciple, Huo Zhao, had condensed a golden core for body refinement.
Junior brother, you can prepare in this way.
"Qi and Blood Spiritual Object?"
This is to complete the Dharma body!!
"Does Fang Yi perhaps covet the Nascent Soul stage?" Yu Xi's expression changed, and he suddenly spoke up.
How dare he?
Ambitious but unrealistic, a mere fifth-level Core Formation cultivator dares to plot for the Nascent Soul stage?
Who did Fang Yi think he was? Some kind of Qing Sui from Medicine King Valley?!
He exhaled a breath of stale air, his face showing disdain. "Don't worry about such an ambitious person, Senior Brother."
I know what to do.
Three days later.
At the Jinbao Shipyard Bluestone Square, clouds and mist swirl around, and the roar of speedboats can be heard incessantly.
Wei Jingze, with his white hair and beard, held a golden jade tablet and bowed slightly.
He pointed to the lotus flowers surrounding the ship, his voice hoarse.
"Uncle-Master Yu Xi, Senior Brother Liu Jing, this is the Earth Phoenix Ship of Xuan Yang Mountain."
According to my junior apprentice, the ship has not moved since it landed, and Master Fangyi has not left the ship.
"Just a while ago, when I was refining a puppet, I revealed a burst of energy that attracted the attention of other cultivators."
"You haven't gone out?"
With a flick of his long sleeves, Yu Xi gazed at Liu Jing, who was holding a jade plate covered with silk, and closed his eyes slightly.
His junior apprentice was always well-mannered and quick-witted, which allowed him to keep his ambitious junior apprentice in check.
This is the first time in over a hundred years that we've suffered such a huge loss.
"Nephew Wei, please lead the way!"
Let me get to know this Xuan Yang Mountain Sect Leader properly.
"Heh, you really can't underestimate any cultivator."
7200 words, plus an extra 3200 words, roughly one chapter. There's one more chapter coming up.
(End of this chapter)