Chapter 929 Guest Elder
Chapter 929 Guest Elder
Outside Blazing Sun Immortal City.
Fang Xi's main body strolled gracefully to the scene, gazing at the immortal artifact-grade Blazing Sun Furnace, lost in thought: "Indeed, it's an Immortal Abode Rare Treasure. . ."
Standing here, he could even more acutely feel the terrifying temperature of the Great Sun and the might of fire-attribute laws!
'Mahayana cultivators' use of Immortal Abode Rare Treasures is still too crude. . . '
'I wonder why so many Immortal Abode mystic realms fell into the Earthly Immortal World. '
'The secrets within this, even if one achieves Earthly Immortal and then seeks them out, would likely be extremely dangerous. . . '
...
Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce.
Then, he swept his Divine Consciousness, and a look of astonishment appeared in his eyes: "Little brother. . . no, senior. . . you've broken through?"
Breaking through by consuming realm-breaking pills, while not uncommon, is still exceedingly rare for Integration cultivators.
After all, the 'Six Immortals Transformation Pill' only has about a thirty percent success rate.
Moreover, to break through and become a Mahayana cultivator requires far more than just realm-breaking pills.
Successfully passing the four great tribulations that follow is actually even more crucial!
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formality. Although I've broken through, let us still address each other as Fellow Daoists in the future."
Fang Xi smiled and cupped his hands: "For my breakthrough this time, I must thank Fellow Daoist for your generous assistance. . ."
"It was merely a small sum of Immortal Jade."
Huang Jing displayed a sincere smile: "I have yet to congratulate Fellow Daoist on breaking through to Mahayana and having the hope of becoming an Immortal!"
"Indeed, I never expected that after going out to find a secluded cave-mansion for secluded cultivation, under a stroke of good fortune and inspiration, I would just break through to Mahayana like this, and the subsequent tribulations weren't fierce either. . ."
Fang Xi went along with the conversation.
'Sigh, there's truly no comparing people. '
Upon hearing this, Huang Jing felt even more depressed in his heart: 'This little brother, back then, to buy a single realm-breaking pill, reportedly borrowed from all his acquaintances, even the neighboring cultivators from his cave-mansion would avoid him when they saw him. . . Who would've thought he'd succeed in one go! '
He muttered inwardly, but showed no hint of it on his face. Instead, a hint of excitement appeared: "Fellow Daoist, could it be that you've come for. . . ?"
"That's right, I wish to join the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, and would like to ask Fellow Daoist for an introduction."
Fang Xi cupped his hands.
"That's simple!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Jing's eyes immediately lit up.
After all, Mahayana cultivators are no longer considered weaklings in the True Immortal World.
The Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce desperately needed such cultivators, and his introduction now would instead be a meritorious deed.
"Fellow Daoist, please follow me. I'll take you to meet the person in charge here."
Huang Jing led Fang Xi into the depths of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce.
After passing through the main hall and storerooms ahead. . . Fang Xi's eyes lit up. A garden appeared before him.
At the center of the garden was a pond, with railings as clear as jade. The pond water was a clear blue-green. And at the center of the pond, there was a small waterside pavilion.
"Sixth Miss, Huang Jing requests an audience."
Huang Jing bowed slightly towards the pavilion.
Inside the pavilion, there appeared to be a young girl dressed in a light yellow ruqun, holding and perusing a scarlet red book. Beside her were maidservants and attendants.
Hearing Huang Jing's voice transmission, she couldn't help but smile faintly: "Steward Huang, why have you brought a guest?"
"Reporting to Sixth Miss, this is my friend Fang Xi, a Mahayana Talisman Master, who wishes to join our establishment."
Huang Jing brought Fang Xi outside the waterside pavilion and bowed as he spoke.
"Talisman Master Fang?"
The gauze curtains on both sides were pulled open, allowing Fang Xi to see the Sixth Miss's true appearance. Indeed, with powdered face and crescent eyebrows, her features were delicate. She exuded the gentle charm of a refined young lady from a good family.
However, for cultivators, ordinary beauty was long since commonplace. At this moment, Fang Xi regarded her entirely as a fleeting beauty doomed to become a withered skeleton.
"This humble one, Fang Xi, greets Sixth Miss. " However, on the surface, he still put on a sufficient display of politeness, cupping his fists in a salute.
"Talisman Master Fang, there's no need for such formality. Our Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce has always befriended people from all corners of the world. Since you are a Talisman Master, may I ask what kind of talismans you specialize in?"
Sixth Miss smiled faintly and asked.
"I specialize in rank seven talismans such as the Star Stabilizing Talisman, the Ground Imprisonment Talisman, and others. . ."
Facing such inquiries, Fang Xi was naturally at ease. After answering a few questions, seeing that Sixth Miss seemed somewhat noncommittal, he added: "In addition to that, I have also researched the Item-Storing Talisman and can successfully draw it."
"Item-Storing Talisman?"
Sixth Miss's eyes flickered, and she nodded: "Our establishment possesses the refining method for the Item-Storing Talisman. However, to refine this talisman, the most crucial aspect is the Talisman Master's proficiency in void arts. . . From this, it seems Talisman Master Fang has quite the talent in the Dao of Void."
She smiled lightly, revealing two lovely dimples. She put down the book in her hand and asked: "Talisman Master Fang, since you wish to join our Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, what do you seek in return?"
Fang Xi was silent for a moment, then spoke: "Since I've finally managed to break through to Mahayana, I also wish to tread this immortal path. . . I've heard that the Earth Immortal Way has the effect of weakening lightning tribulations, so I wish to obtain a legacy."
"So that's it."
Sixth Miss nodded and said nothing further.
Those who had joined the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce throughout history were either for cultivation techniques, pills, or protection. . . She was already accustomed to it.
After pondering for a moment, she nodded and said: "Originally, if Mister were to join our Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, you would be a C-grade guest elder. However, since Mister can draw the 'Item-Storing Talisman', it's clear your attainment in the Dao of Talismans is profound. I, this humble girl, can decide to bestow upon you a 'B-grade guest elder' token. . . With this token, you can indeed obtain a set of Earth Immortal cultivation techniques. Of course, it only covers up to the True Immortal portion; as for what comes after, we can discuss it when Guest Elder Fang you achieve True Immortal status. . . Even with Earth Immortal cultivation techniques, it's not an easy feat to pass nine tribulations and achieve Earth Immortalhood."
'Is that so? Why don't I find it difficult at all? '
Fang Xi actually wanted the cultivation techniques beyond the True Immortal realm, but naturally, he couldn't say that at this moment. Instead, he bowed with great delight: "Many thanks, Sixth Miss."
"Mhm."
Sixth Miss nodded. Behind her, a middle-aged cultivator resembling a steward stepped forward and took out a white jade-like token: "Guest Elder Fang, this is our Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce's 'B-grade Guest Elder' token. Please keep it safe. Three days from now, you may come to sign the spirit contract and collect your cultivation techniques."
"I understand."
Fang Xi accepted the token, cupped his fists, and withdrew.
Only then did Sixth Miss's expression turn serious. She looked at Huang Jing: "Steward Huang. . . tell me all the information related to this person, in meticulous detail."
The Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce recruiting people would naturally not be so simple.
Before, it was merely signing a letter of intent; now, the official vetting would begin.
"Yes. . ."
Huang Jing dared not delay. He immediately recounted how he had met Fang Xi, how Fang Xi had entrusted him to look out for realm-breaking pills, and even the matter of borrowing Immortal Jade, revealing everything.
"Quite a cautious and meticulous nature. . ."
Sixth Miss listened, her expression somewhat noncommittal: "It's just that, to become an Immortal. . . it's difficult, difficult, difficult! One step taken, and one achieves eternal life and immortality. Who could possibly remain indifferent to that?"
This Fang Xi's only redeeming quality was his proficiency in the Dao of Talismans, which made her regard him slightly higher. He had used realm-breaking pills to break through to Mahayana, and came from a rogue cultivator background, so his potential was likely limited.
Thinking of this, Sixth Miss quickly put the matter aside. She then asked: "This time, with the Celestial Immortal legacy, thanks to the arrival of someone from headquarters, our Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce gained quite a few advantages. Furthermore, we've taken in a true genius, which can be considered a double blessing."
"Miss is referring to. . . that person. . . ?"
Thinking of a certain person, Huang Jing couldn't help but gasp. Then, a look of joy appeared on his face: "He agreed to join Miss's command? Congratulations, Miss, congratulations. . . You've gained a mighty general!"
...
Fang Xi was unaware that in the other party's eyes, he was, at most, an extra bonus to a mighty general.
Even if he knew, he would only smile and let it pass.
At this moment, as he was about to return to his cave-mansion, he suddenly paused. He arrived at the Yongyun Small Shop.
To his surprise, the small shop was still open. Inside, a woman with a voluptuous figure from behind was tidying the shelves.
She wasn't arranging goods, but rather preparing to clear them out.
"Shopkeeper Yong, what are you doing?"
Fang Xi walked in and asked directly.
"It's you. . . Fang Xi!"
Yong Yunmian turned around, a bitter smile appearing on her face. Then, her beautiful eyes widened: "You. . . you actually reached Mahayana?"
"I must also thank Shopkeeper Yong for the Immortal Jade you lent me."
A flash of light appeared in Fang Xi's hand, and he handed over an 'Item-Storing Talisman', which contained thirty percent more Immortal Jade than she had lent him.
"To dare to attempt a breakthrough with just one realm-breaking pill. . ."
Yong Yunmian shook her head, her expression turning somewhat bleak again. She accepted the Item-Storing Talisman: "Now you're just casually giving away an Item-Storing Talisman, truly extravagant. . . I'm about to move, so I won't return this Item-Storing Talisman to you."
"This is. . . what happened?"
Fang Xi had some guesses, but still inquired.
"Heh heh. . . Elder Ge led people to the Celestial Immortal mystic realm. At first, they traveled with cultivators from Sword Grinding Mountain, and it was quite safe. . . But later, everything changed."
Yong Yunmian said: "The Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, Sword Grinding Mountain, and Azure Sky Academy reached an agreement to drive away rogue cultivators like us. Even Divine Wood Palace had to yield. . . Upon our return, our group encountered robber cultivators again. Most of the Talisman Masters weren't skilled in combat, and suffered heavy casualties. Elder Ge. . . Elder Ge is likely in grave danger. The lease for this shop was thanks to Elder Ge being able to negotiate it. Now that the person is gone, the tea has grown cold, so I can only move out. . ."
"Elder Ge actually. . ."
Fang Xi narrowed his eyes. He had a feeling things weren't that simple.
And for Elder Ge to take a group of Talisman Masters to seek opportunities was already a bit far-fetched to begin with.
Looking at it now, it was practically like a meticulously woven net: "Have any demonic sects been in need of a large number of Talisman Masters recently?"
"Are you saying. . . ? " Yong Yunmian was startled. Then she shook her head: "Elder Ge wouldn't go that far. . . In my opinion, it doesn't seem likely."
"Forget it, it doesn't have much to do with me anyway."
Fang Xi suddenly smiled: "Shopkeeper Yong. . . if you like this shop, why not continue renting it? I am now a guest elder of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce, so I should have some influence."
As he spoke, he took out the white jade-like token.
"You. . . you joined the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce?"
Yong Yunmian was taken aback.
"Precisely. Not only that, I also specialize in refining the 'Item-Storing Talisman', and in the future, I can place some here in your small shop for consignment sales."
This was simply a way to help her out. Otherwise, after losing the Talisman Master Association as a major client, Yong Yunmian's small shop's business would likely plummet by eighty percent.
Selling some rare talismans alongside other goods could increase customer traffic.
"Item-Storing Talismans. . . you actually know Elder Ge's most prized talisman!"
Yong Yunmian was both moved and surprised, and couldn't help but glare at Fang Xi with a hint of resentment: "You heartless fellow! To think you hid your abilities so deeply! And here I was, worried about you before!"
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