Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 277 - 259 Fiery Fire Wanderer
"I only wish to dabble slightly, so as not to find myself at a loss in the future. I won't waste my time on harmful and deceitful practices, please rest assured, Elder Feng." Lu Qingfeng spoke.
Currently speaking.
He still relied on Feng Ping to collect these materials, otherwise, on his own, it would take an unbearably long time.
Originally in the Sky Witch Realm, he controlled the world for more than two hundred years, yet only managed to gather two sets of ingredients. After arriving in the Five Directions Realm, with players interacting through the real-world internet platform, Lu Qingfeng was able to easily gather enough Golden Silkworm Gu materials by spending Spirit Stones to refine it multiple times.
But at the Three Mountains and Nine Waters.
Currently, Lu Qingfeng had no foundation and could only rely on Luo Zhen Hall and Feng Ping to collect these materials.
Feng Ping showed a troubled expression, looking at Lu Qingfeng, who dismissed the advice. He sighed deeply and said seriously, "To be honest with you, a teacher who was highly respected by the head of Luo Zhen Hall died from Gu Poison in the Demon Dao, beyond help from medicine or stones, and passed away with deep resentment. Therefore, the head deeply detests the art of poison and Gu. Qingfeng, if you were collecting a small amount of poison and Gu, I might still be able to help. But the amount you need is far too great, sooner or later the Pavilion Master will find out, and I fear—"
"This—"
Lu Qingfeng was stunned and momentarily lost for words.
Teacher Kou Xuan was actually killed by the technique of Gu Poison. With this, let alone Feng Ping, who in Luo Zhen Hall would dare to collect the various materials for refining Gu and poison for Lu Qingfeng?
Unless Kou Xuan changed his stance.
But Lu Qingfeng currently did not have such ability.
...
"This is troublesome."
Lu Qingfeng returned to Feiyun Island, his eyebrows tightly furrowed, somewhat caught off guard. He thought that although refining Gu and poison was not acceptable in public, with some maneuvering through Feng Ping and using Luo Zhen Hall's channels, it would be not difficult to collect materials.
But who would have expected such an accident.
This could not be blamed on Feng Ping, nor on Kou Xuan, only on his own adverse fortune.
"Must find another way."
Lu Qingfeng paced back and forth in his cave dwelling, thoughts tumbling in his mind.
After a long while.
Lu Qingfeng's gaze became determined, he stretched out a palm, and the Dutian Xuanming Strategy fell into his hand.
...
Within the Xuanyuan Realm, the Xuanyuan Sect is revered, and its Jiedan True Men keep emerging without interruption, featuring a multitude of powerful magic gates.
Therefore, it dominates the Xuanyuan Realm.
But within the Xuanyuan Realm, aside from the Xuanyuan Sect, the strength of other sects cannot be underestimated, with Jiedan True Men in command, where even the Xuanyuan Sect has to show some courtesy.
Such as the Four Saint Sects of the Giant Spirit Mountain Range, the Dawn Sword Sect, the Nine Tripods Sect, and Danxia Villa, all have Jiedan True Men.
The inheritance continues.
The situation of the Feather Immortal Pavilion is not much different from the aforementioned four sects.
Two thousand four hundred years ago, the first Pavilion Master of Feather Immortal Pavilion, 'Jade Immortal,' was adept in social interactions and opened the Feather Immortal Pavilion. Starting from buying and selling reversely, and later managing various industries, the Feather Immortal Pavilion became one of the few chamber of commerce within the Xuanyuan Realm, with industries even in the White Bone Realm controlled by the White Bone Demon Sect and the Heavenly Travel Realm governed by the Demon Clan's Heavenly Travel Mountain.
A thousand years ago.
Jade Immortal passed away, and the Feather Immortal Pavilion faced a decline for over a hundred years, with its industries being attacked and suppressed. Inside the Xuanyuan Realm, it was manageable, but within the White Bone Realm and the Heavenly Travel Realm, it faced severe ostracism, nearly without a foothold.
Fortunately, over eight hundred years ago, the current Pavilion Master 'Ling Yi True Man' broke through calamities to reach the Jiedan Realm. Holding the Qiantian Fire Spirit Pearl, the petty could no longer offend.
The industries of Feather Immortal Pavilion in the Demon and Evil Realms also stabilized.
Over the eight hundred years, although the Feather Immortal Pavilion had not produced another Jiedan True Man, Ling Yi's Dao ability grew ever deeper. With him in command, managing industries, the Xuanyuan Sect, White Bone Demon Sect, and Heavenly Travel Mountain had to show some respect.
On this day.
At the site of the Feather Immortal Pavilion, around seventy thousand Yulin from the Xuanyuan Water Realm, in the Thousand Cranes Lake.
Ling Yi True Man, donned in a white robe, hands behind his back.
In front of him stood two elders of the Feather Immortal Pavilion, each commanding many industries and serving as his left and right arms. The more robust, with utterly black hair, called 'Zhao Yang.' The one with white temples and a thin face, called 'Ming Chaozi'.
Zhao Yang was reporting—
"...That's the situation."
Ling Yi True Man and Ming Chaozi exchanged looks, and Ming Chaozi turned to Zhao Yang, being the first to speak, "Brother Zhao, did that person specifically mention the Illusion Wave Sea?"
"Indeed."
"The Fierce Fire Wanderer says he fancies the scenery of the Illusion Wave Sea and wants to purchase the five hundred Yulin area where the Blue Gold Tree is located. I dare not make this decision and have come to ask for the Pavilion Master's advice," Zhao Yang explained and then gave a respectful bow to Ling Yi True Man.
"Illusion Wave Sea."
Ming Chaozi's brow slightly furrowed, pondering, "In the Illusion Wave Sea, beside a few thousand Blue Gold Trees, there's nothing else notable. Speaking of scenery, there are many places in the Earth Realm more beautiful than the Illusion Wave Sea, no need to spend Spirit Stones to purchase the Illusion Wave Sea. Could it be that this person has discovered a secret treasure in the Illusion Wave Sea, or unearthed some wonderful use of the Blue Gold Tree or Blue Gold Pure Liquid?"
"Not necessarily."
Zhao Yang shook his head, "The Illusion Wave Sea is fairly ordinary, and countless cultivators have passed through it over the ages, even the Pavilion Master himself has inspected personally, other than the Blue Gold Tree, it's just another ordinary realm. The Blue Gold Pure Liquid smells sweet like wine, if you speak of any other value, our Feather Immortal Pavilion alchemists have researched for eight hundred years and haven't figured out anything substantial, I'm afraid it truly has no other use."
Ming Chaozi looked at Zhao Yang, "Then Brother Zhao, what do you think—"
Fiery Fire Wanderer, enveloped in a sky-high Demon Flame, is clearly a cultivator from the Demon Dao. I believe, claiming to occupy the Illusion Wave Sea for its scenic views is nothing but a laughable excuse that can hardly be true. But let us not forget, the Illusion Wave Sea, located at the border between the Xuanyuan Sect and the White Bone Demon Sect, is a narrow and elongated water body dotted with numerous islands. Transforming it into a base for attacking the Xuanyuan Sect could not be more appropriate."
Zhao Yang stroked his chin beard as he spoke confidently.
"So, Brother Zhao, you mean to say that this Fiery Fire Wanderer is a person from the White Bone Demon Sect?" Ming Chaozi asked with a furrowed brow.
"With such intense Demon Techniques, besides the White Bone Demon Sect, I can't think of anyone else. This person is deliberately flaunting his Demon Techniques, perhaps as a reminder to our Feather Immortal Pavilion," Zhao Yang said with a somber expression.
Ming Chaozi, unsure of how to respond, turned to look at Spirit True Man Ling Yi, who had yet to say a word.
Spirit True Man Ling Yi, with a face as pale and refined as jade, looked towards Zhao Yang and chuckled, "The Illusion Wave Sea yields less than thirty Spirit Stones a year, a mere trifle. Since he wants it, let him have it."
"This—" Ming Chaozi was somewhat reluctant.
Even if it earned only thirty Spirit Stones a year, it was still an asset of the Feather Immortal Pavilion. A small but steady income, insignificant in one or two years, but over decades and centuries, it accumulates to a considerable sum.
Spirit True Man Ling Yi raised his hand, stopping Ming Chaozi, and continued, "Not just the Illusion Wave Sea, all assets that are out of reach or unnecessary should be sold if possible. This time, two Supreme Elders of the Xuanyuan Sect were severely injured, and even two of the Three Talents Clearing Circles were lost. Whether it's the Xuanyuan Sect or the White Bone Demon Sect, both are gearing up for serious conflict. In such a massive turmoil, the Heavenly Travel Mountain won't be able to remain neutral. Better to discard the expendable assets and focus manpower on the core assets."
"The Illusion Wave Sea, even if not solicited by Fiery Fire Wanderer, would sooner or later be sold. Regardless of whether he's from the White Bone Demon Sect or not, it's good to sell it to him."
Spirit True Man Ling Yi's ability to rise against the tide and expand the Feather Immortal Pavilion during its decline is no feat of a mortal. With keen vision and boldness, he's shaped today's Feather Immortal Pavilion.
Zhao Yang and Ming Chaozi exchanged glances, after which Zhao Yang nodded, "I'll negotiate the price with Fiery Fire Wanderer right away."
"Hmm,"
Spirit True Man Ling Yi nodded slightly, his gaze drifting skyward, lost in thought.
...
Illusion Wave Sea.
Located on the border between Xuanyuan Sect and White Bone Demon Sect, controlled by the Feather Immortal Pavilion with dedicated management.
The Illusion Wave Sea is not as vast as the Juyun Mountain Range or the Xuanyuan Water Realm. Its territory spans three thousand miles at its longest from north to south, and four thousand miles at its widest from east to west, forming a shuttle-shaped body of water.
That day.
A black-robed cultivator appeared over the Illusion Wave Sea.
Beside him, a white-robed cultivator chuckled while pointing downwards, "Fierce Fire Daoist, this place is the Illusion Wave Sea. Below in the waters, there is a narrow, sunken canyon where the Blue Gold Trees are located. There are approximately three thousand thousand-year Blue Gold Trees, three hundred ten-thousand-year Blue Gold Trees, and thirty-six hundred-thousand-year Blue Gold Trees."
Zhao Yang pulled out a command flag from his bosom and handed it to the black-robed cultivator, self-claimed as Fiery Fire Wanderer, saying, "This flag controls the array that governs the area of the Blue Gold Tree grove. Blue Gold Pure Liquid rivals top-level alcohol, and there have always been cultivators sneaking in, resulting in substantial losses for our Feather Immortal Pavilion. Hence, we set up an array that blocksthe entry of Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Although Spirit Void Practitioners can break through, the array can still provide early warning. As for Jiedan True Men—"
Zhao Yang smiled without continuing.
A Jiedan True Man who wouldn't spare a few Spirit Stones to sneak into the Blue Gold Tree grove for the alcohol must lack decency. Nonetheless, such deplorably behaving cultivators are very rare.
In the eight hundred years that the Feather Immortal Pavilion has controlled the Illusion Wave Sea, they've never encountered such an individual. However, the Spirit Void and Foundation Establishment cultivators are the real headaches that incessantly trouble them.
"The water territory of the Illusion Wave Sea is vast, and while it belongs to our Feather Immortal Pavilion, apart from the canyon where the Blue Gold Trees are located, other territories are occupied by Loose Cultivators and Small Sects, which are not easy to completely eliminate."
"I have already made this clear to Fierce Fire Daoist when he first arrived," stated Zhao Yang.
These days.
The friction between Xuanyuan Sect and White Bone Demon Sect is increasing by the day, becoming ever more severe. Anyone with discerning eyes can see that a large-scale battle is inevitable.
Zhao Yang wholeheartedly supports the idea of discarding some non-essential assets and liquidating them to avoid being caught off guard when the major conflict erupts, potentially causing even greater losses.
Other assets aside.
In the Illusion Wave Sea, only the Blue Gold Trees hold some value.
However, the Blue Gold Pure Liquid is merely a luxury, and neither significantly benefits cultivation nor the sect. During times of war, it's likely to face sluggish sales.
Thus.
The Illusion Wave Sea, among the many assets Zhao Yang is prepared to divest, was one of the hardest to let go. Now that it could be the first to be sold, Zhao Yang felt some relief.
"Five hundred miles in diameter is sufficient," said Fiery Fire Wanderer nonchalantly.
Enshrouded in a black robe, only his mouth, opening and closing, was visible. A somewhat eerie aura lingered around him, and to Zhao Yang, it unmistakably bore a thick scent of the Demon Dao.
Undoubtedly a cultivator from the Demon Dao.
"Whether he's from White Bone Demon Sect or not," Zhao Yang speculated internally before shaking his head, "What does it matter to me?"
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