Eternal Life Begins with Understanding the Dao
Chapter 209

Casting a Long Line to Hook a Big Fish

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Looking at the stone selected by Song Changsheng, a trace of disdain flashed in Chen Menglong's eyes. "You are really getting better and better as you live. I advise you to hand over that Jade Exquisite Pagoda directly to avoid wasting time."

Chen Menglong is full of confidence at this moment. The person he found has a special Stone Gambling technique. So far, there is no precedent for returning empty-handed.

The opponent he faced was a famous loser. From the time Black Market opened Stone Gambling to now, he had never made any money. No matter how you looked at it, it was impossible to lose.

What's more, the stones I selected this time were all the most expensive ones. Three of them cost nearly 100,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones. On the other hand, the other party only spent 40,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

The quality of the stones on both sides is not on the same level.

"Stop talking nonsense, you should think about how to satisfy this girl's conditions." The woman responded tit-for-tat, and her momentum was not inferior at all.

But the clenched palms behind her revealed her inner anxiety.

Yes, no matter what, it was Song Changsheng who said she could see through stones. She didn't know if it was true or not. She just hoped that her trust had not been given to the wrong person.

Compared to her anxiety, Song Changsheng seemed calm and composed. Just now, he had already seen the other party's three stones.

That man did have some skills. The stones he selected contained treasures and exuded a strong spiritual light. They were worth a lot of money at a glance.

However, compared to what he chose, it was still far behind. If nothing else happened, this round was a sure win.

After thinking about it, he suddenly felt a sense of evil in his heart, and first handed the random stone to the cutter.

Under the cutter's skillful cutting skills, the object wrapped in the stone was quickly revealed. It was a piece of Second Tier Peak-Grade level [Azure Underworld Steel], about the size of a fist.

The cutter only quoted a price of 6,000 yuan. After all, [Azure Underworld Steel] is one of the most common second-level spiritual materials, and its value is not high. It is considered a small loss.

Seeing this, Chen Menglong almost laughed out loud, shook his head and said jokingly, "As expected of you, your performance is stable as always."

The woman clenched her teeth, feeling a little more pressure in her heart, but she still refused to admit defeat and said, "Don't be too happy too early, maybe yours is not as good as this girl's!"

"Then I'm afraid you will be disappointed." The short man next to Chen Menglong said in a hoarse tone.

As he finished speaking, the first stone he chose was also cut. It was also Ores, but his was Third Tier Low-Grade [Secret Tear Stone].

Although it is only as big as a little finger, it is worth 25,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones. It is also a loss, but the value is much higher than Song Changsheng.

"Hahaha, this Young Master will definitely win today!"

"Hmph, don't be complacent, there are still two chances." The woman gritted her teeth and responded, but in fact she no longer had any hope in her heart.

But she didn't feel regretful. She knew very well what her level was. The stone Song Changsheng chose was less than 10,000 Spirit Stone. It was already very good to get 6,000.

Soon, the cutting of the second stone began.

This was carefully selected by Song Changsheng, and he had some expectations in his heart. After all, after winning, these things would all be his.

The stone quickly became smaller, and soon it was only the size of a football. At this time, the surface of the leather shell suddenly cracked with cracks like Spiderweb, and green fluorescence bloomed.

The cutter suddenly let out an exclamation, and even the movements in his hands stopped.

The spectators who gathered around because of the bet between the two parties also exclaimed.

"The aura has leaked, dear, I haven't seen it for at least half a year. What kind of treasure is this?" Someone exclaimed, with eyes full of envy.

"The last treasure that had a leaked spiritual light was [Essence of Departing Fire], worth hundreds of thousands Spirit Stone. Oh, what a piece of shit luck. Why can't such a good thing happen to me?" Some people even beat their feet and chest, lamenting why they are not the Lucky One.

The woman's originally silent heart suddenly became hot again. If this is the case, there may not be a chance of winning today.

The cutter's hands became softer and gentler, and soon the treasure inside revealed its true face, and the eyes of everyone present were immediately attracted to it.

Chen Menglong was so nervous that his palms began to sweat. He thought he had a chance to win this time, but he didn't expect such a change.

At this moment, what appeared in the hands of the cutter was a Spirit Plant that was more than three inches tall and completely red.

It has a total of three leaves, one inch each, about the size of a baby's palm, oval in shape, with jagged edges. The veins present a strange and shining pattern, like a soaring phoenix, exuding a burning breath.

"This is... [Phoenix Blood Grass]?"

someone in the crowd exclaimed.

"[Phoenix Blood Grass]? The [Phoenix Blood Grass] that has been extinct from the outside world for thousands of years?"

"Great, with this thing, I will definitely win this time!" The woman immediately jumped for joy. [Phoenix Blood Grass] has been extinct in the outside world for thousands of years. Currently, only those above Golden Core can possess it.

The value will not be less than 100,000 yuan Spirit Stone!

For a moment, Siying looked at Song Changsheng with eyes full of envy, jealousy and hatred. It would be great if he could also have the ability to see through stones.

But the focus of the person involved, Song Changsheng, was very different from the others. He rubbed his chin and said doubtfully, "[Phoenix Blood Grass] is the perfect Spirit Plant for monk Body Tempering below Purple Palace Stage."

But after leaving the soil, it requires a lot of spiritual energy to maintain its own activity. How does it maintain its activity in this stone?

This Ancient Battlefield is really curious. "

"Twenty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones." The cutter quoted a shocking price. If nothing else happens, there is almost no suspense about the outcome of this competition.

Chen Menglong stumbled. If the short man beside him hadn't supported him, he almost fell to the ground and exclaimed, "This... this is impossible."

He only opened a piece of [Purple Caltrop Sand] this round, worth thirty thousand Spirit Stone, but it was far inferior to [Phoenix Blood Grass].

"Nothing is impossible, there's just the last piece left, let's open it together." Song Changsheng said calmly.

He was not surprised by this result. This was the most brilliant one among all the Stone Gamblings on the second floor. If this could not make the final decision, then all the efforts were in vain.

The cutter had also seen strong winds and waves, so he quickly adjusted his mentality and started cutting the last piece of Stone Gambling.

This time, a strain of Third Tier Low-Grade Spirit Plant [Blood-Secreting Orchid] was opened.

Although it is at the same level as [Phoenix Blood Grass], the value between the two is quite different. It is only worth 60,000 Spirit Stone, but it is not bad.

After all, most of the gamblers present may not be able to get a treasure of equal value even if they lose everything.

On the other side, the already frustrated Chen Menglong also cut the last stone, which was a Second Tier Peak-Grade plant [Iris Spirit Flower] worth more than thirty thousand Spirit Stone.

Judging from the results, there is no doubt that Chen Menglong failed miserably, and there is no comparison at all.

"Chen, you lost!" Siying finally let go of his hanging heart and declared his defeat to Chen Menglong with his hands on his hips.

"Humph, it's just good luck. Let's go!"

Chen Menglong glared at Siying fiercely, then turned around and left. He lost at the opponent's hands for the second time. He had no shame in staying any longer.

After they left, Siying took the three treasures he had opened and handed them to Song Changsheng's hand, patted his shoulder, and said happily, "Thanks to you this time, otherwise I would have let that annoying guy succeed. Tell me, what else do you want? As long as this girl can do it, I can satisfy you."

Song Changsheng weighed the Storage Bag in his hand and refused with a smile, "These alone are already worth a lot of money. I am already very satisfied. Wouldn't it be overreaching to ask for benefits from fellow Daoists?"

Of course this is not the truth. This woman is clearly from a powerful family. Just showing something casually from under her fingernails is enough to make his mouth water. It would be a lie to say that he is not impressed.

But this is just a small profit. What Song Changsheng wants is to take a long-term view to catch the big fish.

He revealed his trump card to intervene in the battle between the two forces. Is it really just as simple as Chen Menglong doesn't like it?

Don't be stupid, he is not a child. He only acts based on his own personal likes and dislikes. He does this for nothing more than two words - profit.

Making friends with a disciple who came from a big power would bring no harm to him, just like saving Xia Qingxue.

As for offending Chen Clan, he said one thing from the beginning to the end. The other party didn't even know that he chose these stones. He couldn't possibly take his anger out on himself, right?

Besides, he has never revealed his identity, so the risk is completely negligible.

As soon as these words came out, the woman's favorable impression of Song Changsheng skyrocketed. She took out a silver plaque and handed it to Song Changsheng, and said carelessly, "You saved my face for me, so I can't be stingy anymore. This is Silver VIP Card from the Wanlong Merchant Association.

As long as it is the property of the Wanlong Merchant Association, you can enjoy a 30% discount with this brand. If you need it in the future, go to the person in charge of the property under the Wanlong Merchant Association and tell me my name, that's all! "

"Wanlong Merchant Association?" Song Changsheng was startled. He had thought that the other party's identity was unusual, but when he heard the name, he was still a little surprised.

Wanlong Merchant Association is a large-scale chamber of commerce that spans several Cultivation World, including Yu Kingdom Cultivation World, Gusu Kingdom Cultivation World, Great Qi Cultivation World, etc. It is so powerful that it is even more powerful than Golden Crow Sect.

"Yes, this girl Peng Siying, Wanlong Merchant Association and the current Chairman are my father." Peng Siying said proudly.

"It turned out to be Wanlong Merchant Association Young Master/Mistress in person..." Song Changsheng couldn't help but be stunned.

Although Wanlong Merchant Association belongs to the United Chamber of Commerce, it has been controlled by the Peng Clan for many years and has almost become the sole proprietor of the Peng Clan Lineage.

As far as he knows, Wanlong Merchant Association and the current Chairman have only one daughter. If the other party didn't brag, it should be Peng Siying.

In this way, if nothing else happens, Peng Siying will almost be the next designated Chairman.

But who would have thought that the next Chairman, the dignified Wanlong Merchant Association, would actually be a gambler and lose nine times out of ten!

No one would believe this, right?

Holding VIP Token in his hand, Song Changsheng still feels a little unreal in his heart...

"Silver VIP Card... Who is this guy?" A tall Black Robe Person said in a hoarse voice.

"What is Silver VIP Card?" Some people didn't understand what it meant.

The person who spoke just now explained immediately, "In order to make good friends with local forces and Rogue Cultivator masters, Wanlong Merchant Association will give each other VIP guests Waist Token based on their strength or identity.

VIP Waist Token is divided into five levels, namely iron, copper, silver, gold and jade.

Each level represents a different identity and status. Silver Waist Token is generally only given to Purple Palace Cultivator, and Wanlong Merchant Association has only been given out for a few dozen yuan in recent years.

Anyone who holds this Waist Token can not only enjoy a 30% discount, but also receive corresponding levels of help from the Wanlong Merchant Association. "

"This person is just Foundation Establishment Cultivator, why can he get the silver Waist Token?"

"So I say his identity is definitely unusual. "The hoarse voice sounded again.

For a moment, everyone looked at Song Changsheng in awe.

Hearing the comments around her, Peng Siying blinked her eyes. She couldn't say that she actually only brought this piece of Waist Token, could she?

"This fellow Daoist, is he interested in selling [Phoenix Blood Grass]?"

Just when everyone was guessing who Song Changsheng was, a Black Robe Person came up to Song Changsheng, rubbing his hands and smiling.

"Oops, let that guy get the upper hand."

"This fellow Daoist, I would like to offer you 130,000 Spirit Stone."

"I will pay 150,000 Spirit Stone..."

For a moment, a familiar scene reappeared, with more than a dozen Black Robe Person surrounding Song Changsheng, all coming for the [Phoenix Blood Grass] in his hand.

Prices are also skyrocketing.

But the heartbeat returned, Song Changsheng still shook his head and refused the deal.

An ordinary Third Tier Low-Grade Spirit Plant is worth about ten or twenty thousand Spirit Stone.

The value of [Phoenix Blood Grass] is so high, and there is a reason for it.

First of all, it reproduces very quickly. It only needs enough aura to grow into one piece quickly.

Its effect is very simple, but very powerful. As long as it is refined into Medicinal Pills and taken, it can subtly enhance the physical strength of the monks.

Of course, it is only valid for monks below Purple Palace Stage, and one person can only take it once.

For Song Changsheng, because of his cultivation of "Five Beast Body Tempering Art", this item has little effect on him, but for others Song Clan, the importance of this item is self-evident.

After dispersing the crowd of onlookers, Song Changsheng finally planned to end his Black Market trip.

Although Stone Gambling is a cheating artifact with his ability, there are some things that can only be done one at a time. Today's harvest is already big enough. If he continues like this, Black Market might not be able to sit still anymore, so it's better to retreat in time.

When the limelight has passed in the future, you can come and enjoy the autumn breeze.

When he was going downstairs, he suddenly remembered something, cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Peng, could you please pay attention to the news about Flood Dragon Scale film?"

"What do you want that thing for? Okay, give me a day to ask it for you. "Peng Siying agreed very readily.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist. "Song Changsheng showed a smile on his face, isn't the reward coming?

Just as the two were about to step out of the attic, a Black Robe Person stood in front of them.

"This fellow Daoist is invited by the Pavilion Master."

Thanks to book friend "Peng Laoda" for providing the characters ~

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