Chapter 228: The True Man Comes Out
Chapter 228 - A Real Person Steps Out
The Wang Feng in front of me is the honorable "Wang Gongzi" who was on the Nine Stars Chamber of Commerce's spirit ship three years ago.
At that time, Mr. Wang stayed in a superior guest room, with a beautiful Foundation Establishment maid waiting for him, and a Pseudo-Pan old servant accompanying him for protection.
Cultivators from the Jing Kingdom Merchant Alliance showed warmth and even compliments to him.
The sect inspectors don't even dare to enter Mr. Wang's room.
But in the end, Mr. Wang was planted in the hands of the Demon Cult, during which Liang Shaotian's disciple, Miss Wei, acted as an insider to feel out the situation in advance.
From the devil sect's words at that time, it was speculated that Wang Gongzi's background was suspected to be a powerful elder of the Li Huo Palace.
Of course, at that time, the appearance and temperament of Mr. Wang was very different from the Wang Feng in front of him.
On the Spirit Ship, Mr. Wang should have disguised himself with clever methods.
Lu Chang'an's divine sense was strong enough to catch the similarity between the two, but he wasn't sure.
After all, that Mr. Wang didn't use his magic power on the spirit ship. The means of escape should be a third-ranked small transfer talisman.
"Senior, I am familiar with all the major stores and organizations in Cloud Smoke Immortal City. Wherever you want to go, I can help guide and introduce you."
Wang Feng had a smile on his face as he courteously led the way in front.
Lu Changan stayed in the top class rooms of the Immortal Seeking Mansion, with free transportation service by spirit pony carriage.
He could also enjoy VIP treatment when he went to certain cooperative stores.
"Little Wang, how long have you been in Cloud Smoke Immortal City?"
Inside the spirit pony carriage, Lu Chang'an sat on the large, wide and fluffy animal skin chair and casually asked.
"Back to senior, junior has been in Cloud Smoke Immortal City for nearly two years."
Wang Feng answered questions and spoke about his situation.
During the casual conversation, Lu Changan slightly tried to speculate on what happened to Mr. Wang.
Wang Feng claimed to be a casual cultivator from a remote part of the Jing Country, who unintentionally stepped into the immortal path and came to the neighboring area two years ago. This is obviously bullshit.
Lu Changan had previously probed with his divine sense that Wang Feng had fallen from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Qi Refining Stage, and had suffered an extremely serious injury, leaving a dark disease in his body.
This kind of hidden injury can only be discovered by a False Pill Realist when he deliberately probes.
Lu Changan arrived in the Jing Country three years ago, while Wang Feng came to Yun Yan Immortal City two years ago.
In the previous year, Wang Feng should have been recuperating from his injuries. He came to Cloud Smoke Immortal City after his injuries stabilized.
"This son's cultivation has fallen and he is incapable of returning to the Liang Immortal Cultivation Realm, and he may be secretly pursued by the forces of the Devil Cult and the Merchant Alliance. One can only rely on befriending the middle and high level cultivators coming over from Liang in order to fight for a ray of hope."
Lu Chang'an speculated on Wang Feng's intention to accompany him at the Immortal Seeking Mansion.
Immortal Seeking Mansion, as the top inn in the center of the Immortal City, the cultivators who live here are either rich or noble, and the probability of meeting the middle and high level cultivators from Liang is higher than other places.
As a local chaperone, the work is relatively easy, at least better than being a drudgery cultivator.
With Wang Feng's experience and knowledge, he can communicate with the guests without any stage fright, which gives him an advantage over ordinary Qi Refining Stage cultivators.
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On the first day, Lu Chang'an didn't try too much and let Wang Feng take himself around the Immortal City.
First of all, he wanted to learn about the local Chamber of Commerce and the upscale stores.
What was more surprising was that within this Immortal City, Quasi-Third Order puppet materials were easier to purchase than within Liang.
The major Immortal Cities of the Jing Country's Merchant Alliance had well-developed trade and fast circulation of resources.
The monopolization of resources is not as serious as Liang.
As a valued guest of the Immortal Seeking Mansion, as long as you have enough Spirit Stones, you can basically buy all non-strategic resources below the third rank.
Within the sphere of influence of the Merchant Alliance, money is the master.
Lu Chang'an secretly thought that he hadn't made a mistake in coming to the Jing Country's Immortal Cultivation World.
He had come to Jing with a huge amount of money, and he was like a fish in water.
The next day, Lu Chang'an asked Wang Feng to accompany him to buy some quasi-third-order puppet materials at the Xuan Weapon Workshop in the city.
"The Xuan Weapon Workshop is the largest weapon smithing organization in the city, and it buys and sells all kinds of materials.
Lu Chang'an had to deal with a few superb magic weapons and some of the materials he couldn't use, so he deducted tens of thousands of spirit stones, and paid a few thousand extra spirit stones himself.
Lu Changan didn't let Wang Feng accompany him in the specific transaction.
Due to the large amount of transaction, Lu Changan and Xuanqi Fang's shopkeeper in private negotiation, had intentionally leaked the late stage of Foundation Establishment mana fluctuations, so as to reduce the possible risks.
This transaction only satisfied less than half of Lu Chang'an's material needs.
He was going to change his identity and go to other high-end stores to buy the remaining half of the materials.
"Little Wang, go to Lingtong Pavilion."
Leaving the Xuan Weapon Workshop, Lu Changan was in a good mood. With no shortage of materials, his promotion to a quasi third-order puppet master would only take place in the next few years.
As for the Earth Rock Rat, its bloodline qualification is good, even if it doesn't have the resources to achieve a major pandan, it will have no problem achieving a false pandan at the very least.
By that time, he would have both a quasi third-order puppet and a pseudo-dan level spirit pet, greatly increasing his ability to protect the Dao.
"Spirit Passage Pavilion?"
Wang Feng was slightly stunned and quickly answered the promise.
Lingtong Pavilion is the strongest local intelligence organization in Jing Country, and it is rumored that its backstage is the top management of the Merchant League.
In fact, in the cultivation world of Jing, there is also the Tian Zhi Lou.
However, Tian Zhi Lou is not a local intelligence organization in Jing, its intelligence business includes the neighboring Immortal Cultivation Countries, and its background is mysterious.
In Cloud Smoke Immortal City, there is no stronghold of Tian Zhi Building, it has to go to one of the top two immortal cities in Jing Country.
Even if there was, Lu Changan wouldn't want to go to Tian Zhi Lou if it wasn't necessary.
Not only is Tian Zhi Building well-informed, but there are also high level people who are good at divination and projection within the building.
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A few moments later, Lu Chang'an arrived at Lingtong Pavilion.
This time, he didn't avoid Wang Feng and let the other party accompany him to guide and buy two pieces of information.
These two pieces of information, one was related to the Immortal Cultivation War within Liang.
The other was the large-scale auction that Cloud Smoke Immortal City was organizing this time. Lu Chang'an wanted to know what precious items were for sale in this auction and whether the Fine Life Extension Pill actually existed.
These two pieces of information were considered hot intelligence information, the price was not high, Lu Changan did not have to worry about exposing anything.
The first piece of information is similar to the one provided by the Five Fortunes Chamber of Commerce.
Lu Chang'an purchased a copy for himself, as a kind of check and fill in the gaps, and at the same time, he also intended to show it to Wang Feng.
Wang Feng did not move on the surface, but his heart slightly jumped.
There are two situations when one pays attention to the intelligence of Liang's Immortal Cultivation World:
One, this senior or the Chamber of Commerce behind him is doing business that has trade with the Liang Immortal Cultivation World.
Perhaps it is the value of the goods, which will be affected by the war situation.
Secondly, this senior has certain connections with the Liang Immortal Cultivation World.
Relatively speaking, the former is more likely.
"The forces of the Demon Sect and the Merchant Alliance have been secretly pursuing me and have not given up so far. It is better to miss an opportunity than to risk my life."
Wang Feng pressed on and did not rush to test the waters.
He didn't stay in the Immortal City at the border because the pursuit there was much more intense and exceptionally dangerous.
Fortunately, he had concealed his true appearance and magical aura on the ship back then.
In addition, over the past few years, more cultivators from the Liang Immortal Cultivation Realm have migrated to the Jing side of the country.
Even if Wang Feng didn't stay in the border immortal city, as long as he had the patience, there was still hope that he would be able to get in touch with the cultivators from Liang.
The Liang cultivator he tried to contact had harsh conditions.
Not only did they have to be of a higher level, they also had to be trustworthy.
In the latter case, people's hearts are unpredictable.
One must know that most of the cultivators who migrated to the Jing Kingdom have little to no favor with the Liang Clan.
"Hehe! This auction, there is actually a third-order lower-grade demonic pills as the grand finale."
Lu Changan was more or less surprised after reading the second intelligence about the auction.
Unfortunately, according to the intelligence this demonic elixir was of the water attribute.
If it was an earth attribute, Lu Changan would have said anything to fight for it.
If the Earth Rock Mouse wants to attack the third stage and plot to make the pills, Lu Changan currently has three options.
First, trade for an earth attribute demonic elixir.
Demonic beasts can increase their chances of conjugating pills by taking third-order pills with the same attribute.
The effect depends on the quality and purity of the demonic elixir.
If one is lucky enough to get a third-order demonic nucleus with an earth-quality bloodline or above, and the attributes match, the effect will even exceed that of the Crystal Condensation Pill.
Secondly, trading Crystal Condensation Pills, even if they are of inferior quality.
The Crystal Condensation Pill is more suitable for human cultivators to take, and its medicinal effect is relatively stable.
This kind of strategic resource is extremely scarce in the human world, and it is very difficult for spirit pets to use it.
Thirdly, a third-order elixir that is specially suited for demonic beasts to condense their pills, called the Braking Yuan Pill.
This kind of elixir is relatively cold, fierce, and contains the demonic fury, which is not suitable for human cultivators to use.
Lu Chang'an has the capital to plan for the above three options with his current family background.
In the ancient ruins, Lu Chang'an obtained a late third-stage demonic elixir from the Hexagonal Palace Building's medicine storehouse.
Unfortunately, that demonic elixir had lost most of its demonic power over the years, and it was not earth-attributed.
Even so, the value of this demonic elixir is slightly higher than an ordinary third-order lower grade.
In addition to this demonic elixir, Lu Changan has a material for the Crystal Condensation Pill, which is more than 80% complete.
At present, the main thing that is lacking is the scarcest main medicine, the 'Seven Core Xuan Yue Flower'.
With this material alone, Lu Chang'an was qualified to collaborate with others in refining the Crystal Condensation Pill, or even try to trade one.
If not, it would be more than enough to lower his requirements and trade for a second-rate Crystal Condensation Pill.
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"Little Wang, which chamber of commerce in the city has the biggest business in demonic beast materials?"
On his way back to the Immortal Seeking Mansion, Lu Chang'an inquired.
He asked about the Chamber of Commerce, not the stores.
A material like a Third Order Demon Pill could not be bought in the stores in the city.
It rarely appears in auctions.
Apart from auctions, only the big chambers of commerce can hold such resources.
The third-order demonic pills in Lu Changan's hands were worth more than an ordinary third-order lower grade. If he met a suitable Chamber of Commerce, trading an earth-type third-order lower-grade demonic pills would be no problem at all.
"The Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce meets senior's requirements. The chamber's business mainly involves demonic beast parts, beast pills, medicinal herbs, and it also dabbles in the Dao of the Imperial Beasts......"
Wang Feng had a respectful attitude and answered in detail.
"The Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce is one of the joint rulers of the Cloud Smoke Immortal City, but its business is not limited to this Immortal City, and it has a considerable influence in the vast Merchant League."
"Oh? Can the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce have a True Dan cultivator in attendance?"
"There is a True Dan Elder."
Wang Feng gave an affirmative answer.
"However, that True Dan Elder Ancestor is not at the Chamber of Commerce Residence in the city, but rather sits in the Ancestral Ground all year round. There is gossip that that True Dan Ancestor only has thirty years of life left and is growing old, no longer at his peak."
Lu Changan nodded slightly.
A true dan conjugation real person theoretically has a lifespan of five or six hundred years.
With only thirty years of lifespan left, it was equivalent to a mortal living into his nineties, and was certainly not in his prime.
There are also five stages of decline for celestial beings.
Not to mention that Immortal Cultivators are not Immortals, they are still mortals by nature.
As long as their lifespan is approaching the upper limit, their body functions will inevitably fail, resulting in the regression of their magical power.
Even if the magic power is strong and the body is well maintained, the state of the soul will continue to fall, and will certainly not be comparable to that of the young and strong.
Searching for the Immortal Mansion.
Lu Chang'an returned to the superior guest room in the exclusive courtyard.
"The Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce has a history of nearly a thousand years, such a large chamber of commerce, mainly doing business in demonic beast materials, the possibility of storing a resource such as a Third Order Demon Pill is extremely high."
After thinking about it for a long time, Lu Chang'an thought that the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce was a good person to trade with.
The Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce was indeed strong, but the sitting True Dan was already old, and was not that much of a threat to Lu Chang'an.
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A few days later.
Lu Chang'an familiarized himself with the Cloud Smoke Immortal City without the need for Wang Feng to personally accompany him.
He acted privately, changed his identity, and bought another approved material for a third-order puppet, which was considered to have met expectations.
At this time, there were still three days before the auction.
The flow of people in Cloud Smoke Immortal City has reached a peak.
Lu Chang'an even ran into cultivators from the Xia Clan as he strolled around the city.
Several Foundation Establishment cultivators, including Xia Mingqu and his father, were staying at another inn not far away.
Lu Chang'an had disguised his identity, so Xia Mingqu and the others didn't recognize him.
Lu Chang'an had no intention of meeting them.
That night, he set off from the Immortal Seeking Mansion as the Demoiselle Elder to visit the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce's premises.
Lu Chang'an didn't bring Wang Feng with him on this operation either.
Wang Feng's identity was rather special.
There may be opportunities in this person.
However, Lu Chang'an did not want to be involved with him when the situation was unclear.
He hadn't forgotten the purpose of his visit to the Jing Kingdom, and there was nothing more important than planning for the completion of the dan.
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The Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce is located in the center of Immortal City, a large and luxurious residence.
Lu Changan, as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, naturally won't be given a hard time and will definitely be received.
"I want to do a big business with your Chamber of Commerce, please also send a dignified principal over to negotiate."
Lu Chang'an said in an old-fashioned manner.
Such a strong stance made the cultivators at the chamber's premises not dare to take it lightly.
"This Taoist friend looks new, what is his name?"
A fat middle-aged man in the late stage of Foundation Establishment welcomed Lu Chang'an into the Chamber's premises.
This person's name is Gao Songbai, an elder of the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce, responsible for the business around Cloud Smoke Immortal City.
"My name is Xiang, this time I am looking for your Chamber of Commerce to trade something that is not trivial. Your Excellency may not be able to make the decision."
Lu Changan's tone of voice revealed a sense of arrogance.
"Hehe, Xiang Daoyou's tone is not small, I don't know what is to be traded?"
Gao Songbai laughed softly and did not get angry.
The two of them took their seats in a side hall, and Gao Song Bo waved the maid away.
Lu Changan took out a dark purple oval shaped demonic elixir without any nonsense.
"Third-order demonic pills?" Gao Songbai's smile converged, his face greatly aghast, no longer in a relaxed posture.
At Lu Changan's gesture, he solemnly received the demonic pill and appraised its quality attributes.
"A demonic elixir that contains the thunder attribute? The power of the demonic elixir contained is so pure......"
The Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce is in the business of demonic beast materials, and Gao Songbai is an expert in this field, and after initial handling, he could see the general situation of this demonic elixir.
"Haha! The quality of this demonic pills is not bad, but it is a pity that the storage time is too long, the loss of demonic power is serious. I don't know where you got this demonic elixir from?"
Gao Songbai laughed cheerfully, looking at the Foundation Establishment Stage Demoiselle Clothes old man in front of him, hiding a touch of greed in the depths of his eyes.
"This Demon Pill was obtained by Xiang Mou from the nameless cave in the Black Mist Mountain Range."
Lu Changan's eyes glanced faintly, his body emanated hidden fluctuations of mana, and his divine sense swept over the other party.
"False Dan Realist!"
Gao Songbai's body and mind chilled, sensing a flash of powerful spiritual pressure.
The little crooked thoughts that surfaced in his mind suddenly vanished, and he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
No wonder the other party was emboldened to come to the door to make a deal.
Although the third-order demon pills are rare and precious, but the false pills are enough to support this level of transaction.
"Senior Xiang wait a moment, I can't make this deal."
Gao Songbai's tone was respectful, and he hurriedly played a transmitting note to notify the real person sitting in the Chamber of Commerce.
"Hmm."
Lu Changan maintained the posture of a real person and responded in a salty manner.
He had anticipated the situation at hand.
The item for plotting the formation of dan is of great value.
If he pretends to be a pig eating a tiger and deliberately keeps a low profile, he is asking for trouble.
He simply did the opposite and used the Hundred Illusions Mask to elevate his identity.
The mask's cultivation and aura disguise is related to the user's divine sense. Lu Chang'an's late Foundation stage cultivation and divine sense is comparable to that of a False Pill, so he can disguise himself as a False Pill real person.
Theoretically speaking, if he had a stronger divine sense, even a true dan master could make an occasional cameo.
Alas, the reason is summarized. Sinusitis + cervical spondylosis + fatigue after yang.
No wonder lately, sometimes I sleep until I wake up naturally, but when I wake up, I get sleepy and I don't have the energy to write.
Not to mention the words, the game is not strong enough to play, especially the handheld game, during the May 1 period with classmates black play two hours of pesticide, the eyes are uncomfortable, feel fatigue.
Fortunately, the computer with a large screen to be better, try not to play the phone, may aggravate the cervical spine.
In addition, rhinitis some years ago, the doctor recommended surgery. But I heard on the internet that septum surgery has sequelae, so I have been afraid to do it.
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