Chapter 1308
[Immortal Realm Chapter] The Desolate Star Treasury Enters the Treasure Pavilion
"Star Forging Technique?"
Xing Shuzi was surprised to hear this. Instead of being angry at his exorbitant demands, she felt that this was too easy!
You think you can just get rid of me with a single Star Forging Secret Technique?
If it were really that simple, he would naturally be more than happy to agree.
Lin Shan frowned slightly, looking at the Annihilation Avatar with some displeasure, as if blaming him for making a rash decision for him.
The two's coordinated efforts clearly had an effect. Xing Shuzi, the honest man, was still kept in the dark, thinking that the Annihilation Avatar was intentionally helping him. He hurriedly raised the price, which was actually a strategic retreat.
"Hehe, Brother Jiemie, what are you saying? A mere Star Forging Secret Technique, how could it be worth Fellow Daoist Xiongshan taking such a big risk and offending two people of the same level for me?"
"How about this? I also have a complete set of Star Cultivation inheritances, including Void Realm Star Cultivation Techniques, Star Breathing Techniques, Star Aperture Expansion Techniques, Star Body Refinement Techniques, Star Domain Condensation Techniques, and so on."
"Is this all included as payment enough to get Fellow Daoist Xiong Shan to help?"
Upon hearing this, the Annihilation Avatar was immediately shocked, and Lin Shan's heart pounded wildly, feeling goosebumps all over his body.
Hoshino is simply my lucky star!
That's incredibly sensible! Even after being sold out, you still help count the money. Who else could be more considerate than you?
Seeing that the other party had just taken the blame for him and was still recovering from his injuries, yet turned around and showered him with gifts, begging him to ambush Elder Huang, he was so flustered that he was speechless.
The atmosphere fell silent instantly. Hoshino was a little uneasy. Seeing that the other party was not speaking, she thought that the price was too low.
That's right!
They are young cultivators at the Void Realm, and as fellow Star Cultivators, they must have a better Star Cultivation lineage. Why would they look down on my low-level method?
Putting myself in their shoes, I realized that this compensation was really insignificant to them, and even I felt it wasn't sincere enough!
So he gritted his teeth and took out a fragment of a stone slab from his pocket.
Clang~
He threw it directly on the table, startling the waiter who was cleaning the restaurant. He rushed over to see what had happened.
"This is none of your business, get out!"
"Okay~"
The servant hurriedly nodded and bowed before walking away.
Lin Shan and the annihilation clone looked puzzled, but neither of them spoke, simply waiting quietly for Xing Shuzi to introduce them.
“Fellow Daoist Xiong Shan, this item is ancient. It was passed down from my master more than seven generations ago. Back then, this lineage was not yet in decline, and our ancestor served as a Star Lord in a certain region of the Star Court.”
what?
A celestial star deity?!
Lin Shan and the annihilation clone exchanged a glance, their expressions revealing undisguised shock. This was an extraordinary and illustrious lineage.
Regardless of the Star Lord's cultivation level, the weight behind those two words alone represents an impressive wealth and status!
"It's a pity that the descendants were unworthy and squandered the vast wealth left by our ancestors. By my generation, being able to break through to the Void Realm and barely squeeze into the ranks of Supreme Alchemy Masters is already the limit of what we've achieved by emptying our family's coffers."
Whenever Xing Shuzi thinks of her ancestors' glory, she can't help but feel heartbroken and regretful!
They originally had the opportunity to become second-generation stars, but because their predecessors didn't work hard, their descendants suffer and have to struggle on the path to immortality.
However, the cultivation world is just like the mortal world. Things change and the world is constantly changing. Wealth and status are not static. The decline of a family and the rise and fall of a sect are objective laws. No one can predict the future.
After briefly explaining his background, he flickered his fingertip and touched the broken stone slab on the table. Small dots immediately lit up on it, quickly forming a star map.
"Gentlemen, look at this scene. Does it seem familiar?"
Lin Shan recognized it at a glance, but said somewhat uncertainly:
"It seems to be the location of the Northern Black Tortoise Star Region. According to the Zhou Tian Yi Jing, could it be the Bi Mansion Star Region among the Seven Mansions?"
Indeed.
Xing Shuzi deduced that the person on Xiong Mountain was a Xing Xiu, and was certainly familiar with this. He then gestured northward with his hand once more.
"The Bi constellation in the Northern Xuanwu Star Region is located on the frontier, adjacent to the vast and desolate star region. Beyond it lies barren and unclaimed land, hiding countless dangers and opportunities."
"Our ancestor once served as the master of the fifth star, Tianjiu, in the Pegasus Star Sector of the East Wall. He was known as the Tianjiu Star Lord. During his tenure, he traveled deep into the wild star field and drew a star map based on what he saw and heard, leaving behind a star-marked site for future generations."
"It is said that obtaining this Star Treasury will allow my lineage to flourish again and return to its former glory."
"Time has passed, and looking back, all the patriarchs had thought of searching for the Star Treasure, but they either lacked sufficient cultivation, lacked travel expenses, had important matters to attend to, were willing but unable, or simply died on the treasure hunt and never returned."
At this point, Hoshino's tone was filled with melancholy.
Clearly, his descendants have also tried, but none have succeeded over the years. By his generation, it had become a legend, and he had basically given up hope, keeping it only as a memento.
However, star charts, like inheritances, can be copied and reproduced, so they won't be lost. It's just that outsiders will know about them, but you still retain the information and can go back to them when the time is right.
Lin Shan nodded slightly, knowing that there must be some difficulty involved, otherwise the other party would not have thrown it out so easily.
But at this moment, a voice inside him was stirring, urging him to get his hands on this item!
"Star map? Star treasure? That's great! There might be a star core inside. We can go to the Wilderness Starfield to forge immortal swords, and all his ancestral legacy will benefit us. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and bring it over!"
Xingjianxian is a woman whose mind is filled with nothing but immortal swords. She goes crazy whenever she hears about Xingzang.
Lin Shan knew when to stop. He had already tricked Xing Shuzi badly enough, and making any more demands would be counterproductive.
"Alright, since you are so sincere, I will accept this deal."
Seeing this, Xing Shuzi breathed a sigh of relief, his old face beaming with joy. He poured wine for the two of them to celebrate the formation of the alliance.
However, even if an agreement is reached, the terms and conditions need to be determined.
"Let's sign a contract first, and once it's done, we'll offer you all the promised conditions. What do you two think?"
"No!"
Lin Shan and the Silent Avatar spoke in unison.
It's always the case that you pay first and then get things done; there's no such thing as getting things done first and then paying.
What if you run away? Where am I supposed to find you?
"Brother Xing, that's not very fair of you. We were willing to offend two elders of the Immortal City because of you, and you're just going to try to fool us like this? Is that fair?"
"That's right. If you don't give it to me first, how will I know if your promised conditions are true or false, whether they're exaggerated, and whether they can meet my expectations?"
Hoshino patted her chest and guaranteed:
"Don't worry, gentlemen. Everything I have is genuine and there's no exaggeration involved. Besides, it's all written in black and white in the contract. How could I possibly renege on the agreement later?"
No matter what the old man said, the two firmly disagreed.
They won't budge until they get something in return; who would risk their life for you if they don't see any benefits?
But Xing Shuzi also had concerns: what if you two take the benefits and then go back on your word, and then slack off and pretend to be serious when you're doing things?
After much persuasion, the Annihilation Avatar made a sacrifice.
"How about this? I invited Brother Xiong, so we can't let him come empty-handed. Let's pay him first, and I can pay mine later. What do you think, brother?"
Upon hearing that only one person would be paid upfront, with the other to be paid later, Xing Shuzi agreed to this compromise. The three then signed a contract and swore an oath to their Dao Hearts.
Afterwards, Xing Shuzi handed over his Star Cultivation inheritance and the treasure map to Lin Shan, and patted the shoulder of the Annihilation Avatar with a look of emotion:
"Brother, I'm sorry to have troubled you. As long as we can eliminate those two formidable enemies, I will definitely keep my promise. Your alchemy inheritance will be indispensable to you!"
"I hope so."
The annihilation clone nodded, but in reality, it didn't take it to heart.
Don't be fooled by the fact that there are three of them. None of them are in a normal field. Even if they were all together, they might not be able to take down Elder Huang, let alone the fact that he is also involved with the Law Enforcement Hall!
"In my opinion, this matter cannot be rushed. First, your domain needs to be restored, and mine needs to be fully developed. Meanwhile, the other party has the upper hand and cannot make a move in the market. We need to plan this carefully."
"Don't worry, I know."
Xing Shuzi didn't dare to joke with his old life and bluntly said that now was not the time. He would wait for the opening of the large-scale trade fair, exchange for domain treasures and other resources, and then secretly plot to lure the other party out to get revenge.
After the three of them got together to discuss things, they exchanged contact information and then reluctantly parted ways.
Xing Shuzi went downstairs and disappeared around the corner of the street, quickly vanishing from sight.
Lin Shan looked out the window and smiled:
"This supreme alchemy master still doesn't trust the two of us enough. He hasn't told any outsiders where he's staying yet. I guess he's scared off by Elder Huang's ambush."
The annihilation clone remained silent beside him, naturally prioritizing the main body in everything it did.
Whether it's the Star Cultivation Inheritance or the Alchemy Inheritance, it's something Lin Shan needs himself. Taking a deposit first and leaving the balance is fair to Star Pivot.
Judging from his appearance, the old man was probably seriously injured, otherwise he wouldn't have left in such a hurry.
He flipped his hand and took out the newly acquired Star Cultivation Inheritance, which contained a wide variety of classics. He immediately became engrossed in it, completely absorbed. It was clearly an orthodox cultivation system!
Several of them were exactly what he needed.
【The Origin of the Great Void】
Quality: Void Realm Technique
Introduction: By comprehending the origin of the stars, one can refine the "Tai Xu Star Source Power," which is extremely pure, continuous, and endless. This star power is incomparably pure, can be controlled with precision, and is inexhaustible. It excels in protracted battles, precise spellcasting, array formations and restrictions, and alchemy. It is an exchange method for the official treasury of the Star Court and is specially provided for the use of the sons of officials.
Enhancement required: 512 points
【Star Origin Jade Body Technique】
Quality: Seventh-tier arcane art
Introduction: This method uses pure star energy to nourish and permeate every acupoint in the body, making it as translucent and resilient as jade, clear inside and out. It has a high affinity with star energy, greatly improving the efficiency of star energy conduction and recovery ability. However, the increase in physical strength is not as significant as other body-tempering methods, focusing on defense and endurance.
(Note: If this secret method is combined with the Tai Xu Xing Yuan Jing, the cultivation will be twice as effective.)
Enhancement required: 512 points
【Universal Star Forging Technique】
Quality: Seventh-tier arcane art
Introduction: Using the extremely subtle stellar energy as the "needle," and guided by secret methods, the microscopic structure of stars is meticulously "woven" and "expanded," so that its capacity, toughness, and conductivity efficiency reach the ultimate perfection, and its density reaches its peak, thus forging your natal star.
(Note: If this secret method is combined with the Tai Xu Xing Yuan Jing, the cultivation will be twice as effective.)
Enhancement required: 512 points
The name "Tai Xu Xing Yuan Jing" alone sounds grand and majestic, suggesting there must be subsequent versions. It turns out it's a method for exchanging items from the Star Court Treasury. Considering that Xing Shu Zi's ancestors included a Star Lord, the origin of this cultivation method is naturally legitimate.
The "Star Origin Jade Body Technique" and the "Universal Star Forging Technique" are actually two different paths of star cultivation. The former is the star aperture method that was popular in ancient times, while the latter is the current mainstream method of refining one's natal star in the immortal realm.
Generally, you only need to choose one of the two; there's no need to practice both at the same time.
However, because Lin Shan had previously established a pseudo-Zhou Tian star body, and his internal star aperture lock meridians had already built a network, it was very easy for him to get started.
The natal star can amplify the advantages of the inauspicious star's aspects, so it should not be neglected; it is best to advance them simultaneously!
However, the cultivation of the Star Aperture and the Natal Star involves some special and rare seventh-tier materials.
Lin Shan flipped to the next few pages, looked at the densely packed list of materials, and couldn't help but sigh.
These items are all precious, and my current shortage is growing. I still haven't found the materials needed for this field, so I can only hope that a large-scale trade fair will turn things around.
Based on his previous accumulation in the black market, he estimated that it would be difficult to gather all of these, and he might have to sell some of his original treasures to recoup his funds.
"Alright, let's go check out Yibaolou first."
Yi Bao Lou.
The annihilated avatar departed and then returned.
No more than half a day later, when Lie Yunsheng saw him again, he paid particular attention to the black-robed youth who had accompanied him.
A young man with profound understanding?
Crucially, he wore an iron plaque on his waist, which was an official certification issued by the Tianjian Division, making him a seventh-grade appraiser!
To achieve so much at such a young age, one must be exceptionally talented.
There are two types of appraisers: one is older and more experienced appraisers, who slowly climb up from the bottom by living long enough and seeing enough.
Another type is the young but exceptionally perceptive person who can see the essence of things purely through talent; these are the true genius appraisers!
Without a doubt, this young man belongs to the latter category.
"Brother Jiemie, why don't you introduce this fellow Daoist to me?"
The clone of Nirvana smiled and advised him not to rush. The three of them sat down together, and then he explained Lin Shan's disguise again.
"This is the hermit of Xiongshan. He is a reclusive man who spends most of his time in seclusion, detached from worldly affairs. However, he is quite accomplished in appraisal. He is applying for this job because a large-scale trade fair is approaching, hence his interest."
"Hehe, I understand, I understand."
Lie Yunsheng knew perfectly well that the other party clearly didn't intend to be his slave, but rather to come in temporarily to do odd jobs and make quick money, and would probably leave after the trade fair ended.
Such a young man, possessing profound knowledge, would certainly not dare to submit to anyone; his arrival here must be for some ulterior motive.
But that doesn't matter, because before the big trade fair, Yi Bao Lou was short of a supreme master who could stabilize the scene. Why wouldn't he accept the other party who came to seek refuge?
It's just that this Taoist title is a bit...
Why does it sound like a bandit's name?
"I naturally trust Fellow Daoist Xiongshan's expertise, and the certification from the Tianjian Division cannot be fake. Yibaolou welcomes you to join us, and you can leave whenever you want. Our doors are always open for you."
Lin Shan bowed to express his gratitude, and then asked about the offerings and payment.
"What are the benefits like at your esteemed establishment?" (End of Chapter)