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Chapter 501: Interception (Seeking Subscriptions)

Chapter 501: Interception (Seeking Subscriptions)

The flying insect carriage transformed into a streak of light, swiftly vanishing into the horizon.

A layer of hazy illusion appeared.

From within the illusion, two figures slowly emerged.

One of them wore a gray robe, his face pale as a sick ghost's, coughing a few times now and then.

The other wore a golden monk's robe, with scar brands on his bald head, a monk.

"Cough, cough. . . Grandmaster Jin Guang, this journey will rely on your vigilance."

The Nascent Soul True Monarch, with the face of a sick ghost, coughed twice and sighed, "That Bi Yu Zhenjun's original form is also a Five Elements Lin Clan. . . cough, cough. . . if he dies on our side, it would be quite troublesome, but dying in the Western Six Domains is just right."

"Amitabha. . . Killing to protect life. For the sake of the Western Desert's common people, we can only send this monster into reincarnation."

"As for this humble monk. . . cough, cough. . . I'm going to Black Dragon City. . . to experience Hei Tian Zhenjun's 'Black Profound Art'. . . cough, cough. . ."

This Nascent Soul True Monarch, with the face of a sick ghost and an emaciated physique, was actually a Grand Cultivator!

"Ever since Black Sand sent the message over thirty years ago. . . we have been monitoring the Black Dragon Sect, and now we finally have an opportunity."

Jin Guang Chanshi said, "Such a major sect's power is deeply entrenched, concerning the safety of the Southern Frontier's various regions. We must have a foolproof plan, otherwise, if Hei Tian Zhenjun gets angry and defects to the demon race, it will surely cause boundless slaughter. . . However, on this journey, is it enough just to make this Green Jade Qilin die in the Western Six Domains? Could the rumors be true. . . that particular individual really came from the Saint Fire Cult?"

"Cough, cough. . . Indescribable."

The Sick Ghost True Monarch coughed a few times: "In short, even though the Realm Descent passage is stable now, the Soul Transformation Demon Venerable, upon descending, will still be suppressed by the laws of this realm, and their strength will greatly diminish. . . Our Western Desert, however, is as stable as Mount Tai."

"So that's how it is, this old monk can finally feel a bit relieved. . ."

Jin Guang Chanshi suddenly said, "Then is this 'Gu God Token' also your arrangement?"

At the mention of this, the Sick Ghost True Monarch shook his head: "The Gu God Token is related to an ancient Gu Cultivator mystic realm. The methods of ancient Gu Cultivators were singularly bizarre and peerless. The mystic realm and restrictions they created are difficult for outsiders to breach. One can only enter by relying on the 'Gu God Token'. But when the demon race descended that year, the sect that collected the Gu God Token was unfortunately annihilated, and all their precious collections were swept away by the demon race. . ."

"So, the Gu God Token was specifically brought back from the demon world by that Green Jade Qilin. I wonder what malevolent intentions it harbors. . . This old monk must observe it closely. " Jin Guang Chanshi pressed his palms together, his face filled with compassion and sorrow for the world.

"Cough, cough. . . Anyway, you're free to handle it as you wish on this journey, Master."

The Sick Ghost True Monarch saw that Jin Guang Chanshi had certain intentions, but he didn't mind.

As a late-stage Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator, the other party had the capital to make demands.

Even if he wanted to spare the Green Jade Qilin's life for now, and then "stalk the mantis while the oriole watches" after it opened the Gu Cultivator mystic realm, it wouldn't be a big deal. . .

...

Outside Shaoyang City.

Fang Xi brought down his escape light, looking at the magnificent city in the distance.

In the vast desert, Shaoyang City's sturdy, earthen-yellow city walls resembled a giant dragon, blending perfectly with the desert.

Within the city, streaks of crimson light appeared one after another, like a great sun about to rise but not yet.

"A fourth-tier grand formation, its power surpasses Black Dragon City's Dragon Transformation Grand Formation. . ."

He secretly compared Shaoyang City's protective formation with Black Dragon City's, coming to a conclusion in his heart.

Stepping into Shaoyang City, he saw that the ground was paved with a type of earthen-yellow stone slab, faintly adorned with blurry patterns.

As he stepped on the slabs, a burning sensation came through, as if these slabs also carried some spiritual energy with a Yang Fire attribute.

Fang Xi took out a jade slip and immersed his Divine Consciousness into it.

Not long after, following the map, he arrived in front of a shop.

At the shop's entrance, a mottled plaque bore three golden characters: 'Three Talents Shop'.

Fang Xi walked inside, and a greeter immediately came forward. Seeing Fang Xi's face obscured by a straw hat, he was slightly taken aback.

He said nothing more, directly tossing out a jade slip.

The greeter glanced at it, his expression subtly changing: "Honored guest, please come upstairs. The shopkeeper will be here shortly."

Fang Xi nodded, following the greeter into a private room.

Not long after, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, appearing as a middle-aged scholar, pushed open the door and entered, then swiftly closed it, placing a few protective talismans on it.

His Divine Consciousness swept over Fang Xi, and his heart immediately tightened. He bowed deeply: "Wang Siyu, a disciple of the Three Immortals Sect, greets Senior Tian Kui."

This Three Talents Shop was naturally an asset of the Three Immortals Sect. The Sect Master, Chunyu Zun, had sent a letter earlier, instructing his disciples to serve diligently.

"Mm, was it you who sent back this intelligence this time? Not bad, very good. . ."

Fang Xi pulled the worst artifact from his storage bag and casually bestowed it upon Wang Siyu, causing the middle-aged scholar's face to light up with joy: "Thank you for the senior's generosity. . . The time, location, and even the token for the private exchange meeting, this junior has already obtained. . ."

"No hurry. Can you contact Jue Yanzi? Send a letter from me to this person!"

Fang Xi waved his hand.

As for exchange meetings, there were too many variables. It was naturally best to intercept the deal directly.

As for the items for exchange?

The best spiritual items helpful for forming a Nascent Soul in the Western Desert cultivation world was the 'Infant Transformation Pill', which Fang Xi naturally didn't have.

However, he had killed so many Western Desert Nascent Soul cultivators and found many good things in their storage bags.

At worst, he could always "beg for scraps" from the Kyushu World.

There would be no problem trading with this 'Jue Yanzi'.

The middle-aged scholar, holding the artifact, quickly calculated in his mind.

He dared not make a guarantee in front of a Nascent Soul True Monarch. Such a promise already indicated absolute certainty!

...

Two days later.

Tianxiang Teahouse.

Fang Xi sat cross-legged, a tea set laid out before him.

He slowly brewed tea and savored it. . . finding enjoyment in it.

He didn't know how much time had passed when a knocking sound suddenly echoed: "Is Senior Tian Kui there?"

"Mm, come in!"

Fang Xi waved his hand, sending out a streak of green magic power that directly opened the private room door.

A figure flashed at the entrance, and a young cultivator walked in.

He appeared to be no more than thirty years old, with sword-like eyebrows that slanted towards his temples. He wore a white robe, and on his back, a cluster of crimson flames seemed to burn, giving him an energetic and heroic appearance.

'Golden Core Perfected. . . No wonder he's looking for Nascent Soul-condensing spiritual items. '

Seeing this, Fang Xi sighed inwardly: 'Also, daring to come alone, his guts are quite big. . . '

Shaoyang City was the territory of the Saint Fire Cult. This Jue Yanzi, with his Golden Core Perfected cultivation and noble sect background, had the confidence to withstand one or two blows if a Nascent Soul Old Monster attacked.

This brief delay would allow his sect's Nascent Soul cultivators to rush to his aid, and by then, even a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn't be able to escape!

This was what it meant to be "bold because of high skill"!

Fang Xi looked at the young Golden Core cultivator who respectfully bowed before him, conducting himself with composure, and couldn't help but nod in approval.

"Jue Yanzi greets True Monarch Tian Kui."

Jue Yanzi lightly bowed: "True Monarch summoned me with a letter, saying you have Nascent Soul-condensing spiritual items?"

"That's right, this venerable one needs a Three Yangs Child Flame to cultivate a divine ability. . ."

Fang Xi took a small sip of spiritual tea, a green and yellow glint flashing in his eyes.

'This Jue Yanzi can probably live another two hundred years. . . If I kill him, I won't even need a second move! '

Now, when he used the Withered Glory Mystic Light against Golden Core cultivators, it was truly irresistible, even boasting a tenfold amplification!

But Fang Xi certainly wouldn't do that. Killing a mere Golden Core cultivator who could be blown away with a breath, even trading a year of lifespan for it, would be a huge loss!

"The Three Yangs Child Flame is a branch of our sect's sacred fire, always highly cherished. Only a few Nascent Soul ancestors in the sect can discuss its distribution. . ."

Jue Yanzi extended his hand, and a strange flame, deep blue at its core, pale yellow in the middle layer, and crimson on the outside, appeared.

The surrounding temperature suddenly rose, causing a spiritual plant to have its branches and leaves slightly curl from the heat.

"This junior is not particularly talented, but I was selected as a Saint Fire Envoy and also wield a Three Yangs Child Flame."

Jue Yanzi looked at the flame in his palm, a hint of reluctance in his voice, and softly said, "Now, for the path to Nascent Soul, I have no choice but to give it up."

Fang Xi did not ask why this person didn't seek support from his sect.

The Saint Fire Cult was a powerful entity, with several Grand Cultivators. Internal struggles and schemes were naturally plentiful.

And while this Jue Yanzi seemed to have decent aptitude, his talent of only barely reaching Golden Core Perfected at over two hundred years old might be considered genius in the Three Immortals Sect, but within the Saint Fire Cult, it was merely average.

It was understandable that he couldn't compete with the true geniuses.

Regardless of how many complex twists and turns were involved, Fang Xi didn't care. After a slight nod, he swept his sleeve.

Three jade boxes appeared.

Jue Yanzi took a deep breath and opened the first jade box, a hint of pleasant surprise appearing on his face: "This is. . . Blood Dragon Crystal? !"

"That's right. When breaking through a major realm, essence, qi, and spirit are all indispensable. After refining this 'Blood Dragon Crystal', it can make your blood and qi as vigorous as a dragon's for seven days, greatly benefiting the formation of a Nascent Soul."

Fang Xi introduced it casually.

This 'Blood Dragon Crystal' was something he had found in the storage bag of the female demon who had refined the 'Bone Melting Blood Flame'.

With powerful self-control, Jue Yanzi forced his gaze away and opened the second jade box.

Inside this jade box was only a jade bottle containing a pill.

Jue Yanzi opened the stopper and saw a black light emerge, from which a peculiar, pitch-black pill slowly floated out.

On the surface of the pill were seven small orifices, like the seven apertures of a human, slowly breathing in and out.

Seeing this pill, Jue Yanzi's joy grew even stronger: "Seven Profound Essence-Boosting Pill! After ingesting and refining this pill, cultivators below Nascent Soul can see their magic power surge by one to two tenths. . ."

This pill had already met his minimum expectations, but Jue Yanzi still suppressed his emotions and opened the third jade box.

Then. . . his expression became somewhat strange.

Inside the jade box, a crystal-like object, polished into a circle, lay there.

"This item. . ."

He looked at Fang Xi, utterly bewildered.

"This item is called the 'Seven Emotions Treasure Mirror'. If a cultivator injects their Divine Consciousness into it, they can fully experience waves of inner demons. . . yet without the danger of qi deviation."

Fang Xi introduced with a faint smile.

This was naturally black technology from Kyushu: "This item can be used at most twice before it's completely scrapped. . . Young friend, if you choose this item, you must seize the opportunity well."