Phoenix Princess, Purple Mansion Immortal Gathering

A moment later, Jin Xuan appeared on a mountain peak a thousand miles from the cave.

Besides the Chongming bird Mingtong that he had saved earlier, there was another woman who caught his eye.

The woman was dressed in a crimson-gold flowing robe, tall and slender, with stunning beauty and an innate air of nobility and pride.

Jin Xuan couldn't discern his cultivation level.

Great Golden Immortal!

Even stronger!

The beings below the Great Luo level could no longer escape Jin Xuan's perception.

However, this woman was shrouded in an extremely strong karmic force, which contrasted sharply with her radiant appearance.

"Fellow Daoist Mingtong, who is this...?" Jin Xuan asked from a distance of a hundred feet before he even arrived.

"Ming Tong greets Senior Jin Xuan." Ming Tong bowed to Jin Xuan and then introduced, "This is Princess Li Zhu of my Phoenix Clan, the daughter of Ancestor Yuan Feng."

"No wonder her karma is so heavy; she is Yuan Feng's daughter," Jin Xuan murmured.

Previously, it was only known that Yuan Feng had two sons, Kong Xuan and Golden-Winged Roc, but his daughter had never been seen.

However, such things are not uncommon in the primordial world.

Although he was a time traveler, the only things he knew about the prehistoric world were major events.

How could he possibly know the details?

Princess Lizhu's gaze fell on Jin Xuan, and she looked him over slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

However, she did not act arrogantly because of her superior cultivation level, but instead treated him as an equal: "Li Zhu greets Fellow Daoist Jin Xuan."

"Jin Xuan greets Princess Li Zhu!" Jin Xuan said politely, then went straight to the point, "Fellow Daoist Ming Tong, could you explain the situation and say you brought the fire-elemental spiritual item?"

"Of course we do. If you are willing to exchange something of equal value, our Phoenix Clan would be more than happy to oblige." Li Zhu nodded. The Phoenix Clan has a lot of fire-elemental spiritual items, but is very lacking in other five-elemental spiritual items. Exchanging such things is not a rare thing for the Phoenix Clan.

As soon as Li Zhu finished speaking, he waved his hand, and a jade box appeared in front of him, filled with the fiery aura of the phoenix tree fruit.

The number of these parasol tree fruits was so great that they weighed several dozen kilograms.

Jin Xuan was taken aback, not expecting that Princess Li Zhu would bring so many phoenix tree fruits.

With so many phoenix tree fruits, he wouldn't need to worry about a lack of fire elemental spiritual energy even at the early stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

"These are the items I brought on this trip. If you need anything else, you can take a look at this jade slip." Li Zhu flipped her hand, and a crimson jade slip flew toward Jin Xuan.

Jin Xuan scanned the jade slip with his divine sense and his eyes lit up. Inside was a list of treasures.

Its treasures are dazzling and abundant.

The Southern Bright Fire Essence, the Undying Volcanic Crystal, the Phoenix Blood Stone, the Vermilion Bird True Feather, and so on, are all top-tier fire-element treasures from the primordial world.

"These parasol fruit will suffice for now." Parasol fruit is not considered top-grade among fruits of higher quality.

Although the fruit of the parasol tree grows from the parasol tree, which has the best innate spiritual root, there are many of them, about the same number as the parasol leaves.

The truly good things are the branches and wood of the parasol tree.

Jin Xuan took out ten Xuanling Fruits and said, "Let's exchange them using these Xuanling Fruits."

Li Zhu frowned and said tactfully, "The Xuanling Fruit is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, which is truly rare. But... do you have anything else, fellow Daoist?"

As you know, the Phoenix Clan is burdened with karmic debt, making cultivation extremely difficult. While this item is valuable, it's not particularly useful for our clan. Ideally, we'd prefer a treasure capable of eliminating karmic debt.

"Your Highness is too kind. I do not possess such a thing. However, I have accumulated some spiritual items for calming the mind and focusing the spirit. I wonder if they would be of use to you, fellow Daoist."

After Jin Xuan finished speaking, he took out the jade box.

Inside the jade box was the Mind-Concentrating Leaf.

Li Zhu's eyes lit up: "This is a good item. Our clan is troubled by karma and has inner demons attached to them. This item can help calm the mind and concentrate the spirit. With this item, members of my Phoenix Clan can also try to break through to higher realms in cultivation."

"Fellow Daoist, one tael of Concentration Leaf can be exchanged for one pound of Wutong Fruit. I have twelve pounds here."

"Hmm... Could you make it cheaper? I'll trade you twelve catties of Wutong fruit for one catty of Concentration Leaf," Jin Xuan asked.

In an instant, Li Zhu and Ming Tong stood there dumbfounded.

Why so many?

One pound of calming leaf?

Upon seeing this, Jin Xuan smacked his lips.

I realized I had been presumptuous.

Qingyu has been collecting Concentration Leaves within the cave for countless years.

Although it has been consumed continuously, there are still dozens of kilograms left in the inventory.

But in reality, this thing only produces about a pound of fruit every few thousand years.

"Fellow Daoist is indeed generous." Princess Lizhu agreed and exchanged all the Wutong Fruits.

Li Zhu and Ming Tong looked delighted, clearly unaware that Jin Xuan had so much stock in his possession.

Jin Xuan was somewhat puzzled.

With so many sycamore fruits, could they not have been given to him in exchange?

Jin Xuan then said, "Princess Li Zhu, I did not see the paulownia wood listed in the register. I wonder if this item could be exchanged?"

"Of course, but paulownia wood is precious, and it won't grow even a foot in ten thousand years. Apart from rare and precious materials that can cleanse karma, our clan does not accept anything else." Li Zhu shook her head.

Jin Xuan nodded in agreement, saying that using paulownia wood for cultivation would be a bit too extravagant and wasteful.

Using paulownia wood to refine spiritual treasures is not a bad idea.

Li Zhu also understood the implied meaning in Jin Xuan's words and couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that you, fellow Daoist, also possess a Spirit Condensation Leaf?"

"There's still some stock left, but not much," Jin Xuan replied.

"Fellow Daoist, you take the phoenix tree fruit for cultivation. Phoenix tree leaves can also be used for cultivation. Li Zhu also brought ten catties of phoenix tree leaves with her on this trip."

However, the leaves of the paulownia tree contain more fire elemental energy and are more expensive. If you, fellow Daoist, wish to…” As Li Zhu spoke, he took out a paulownia leaf.

Before he could finish speaking, Jin Xuan took out another jade box and pushed it out: "There's another pound of Concentration Leaf here, and I'll take all of these Wutong Leaves."

The air fell silent instantly.

Mingtong opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.

Li Zhu couldn't help but exhale: "Such treasures, fellow Daoist has so many. My Phoenix Clan has not encountered a single spiritual root that can calm the mind and focus the spirit for many years. Fellow Daoist has truly broadened my horizons."

There's no other reason than that such spiritual roots are extremely rare in the primordial world.

Although Li Zhu is a princess of the Phoenix Clan, she is somewhat short-sighted.

Li Zhu continued, "Originally, I intended to take these phoenix tree leaves and fruits to Zifu Continent to participate in the Zifu Immortal Gathering and exchange them for treasures with some fellow Daoists. I never expected that they would all be exchanged with you, fellow Daoist."

"The Purple Mansion Immortal Gathering?" Jin Xuan asked in confusion.

"Indeed, the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother have established the Purple Mansion Celestial Court, inviting powerful beings from the primordial world to convene the Purple Mansion Celestial Assembly, intending to invite some of these powerful beings to join. Ming Tong and I plan to go and take a look, to see for ourselves."

After Li Zhu finished speaking, she said to Jin Xuan, "Senior Jin Xuan, why don't you go and take a trip? At that time, heroes from all over the prehistoric world will gather, which is a good opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas and obtain what you need. Traveling with my Phoenix Clan will make the journey less boring."

Jin Xuan's heart stirred. If he could go, the Immortal Gathering would surely gather many treasures and opportunities, and many innate saints would probably be present as well.

However, the prehistoric world is unstable, and I am only at the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal cultivation. If I go there rashly and someone sees through my background, I am afraid it will not be very safe.

Jin Xuan waved his sleeve in refusal: "Thank you for your kindness, Princess, but I have been in seclusion for a long time, and my cultivation is still in its early stages. I need more time to consolidate my strength, and there are also many miscellaneous matters to attend to in my grotto-heaven. Although the opportunity to participate in the Purple Mansion Immortal Gathering is good, I am afraid I will not be able to participate."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhu seemed to have known this all along. He nodded and then said, "There is one more thing. The Demon Court is aware of your previous slaying of the three centipede demons."