First Encounter with Tianshu
The news about Daoist Tianshu excited Lan Chang'an.
The Extraordinary Person of the Universe appeared in Great Kun in his Previous Life is now being heard from again in Great Qing.
This proved his conjecture: the two cultivation grounds of Great Qing and Great Kun were both located on the vast and boundless Tianheng Continent.
He wanted to meet the Daoist Tianshu, not just to get information.
This mysterious traveling merchant presents an fortuitous opportunity for every fortunate cultivator who encounters him.
Some people seized the opportunity, while others let it slip by.
In his Previous Life, Lan Chang'an had Core Formation Cultivator once, and through this Daoist Tianshu.
"Replying to Senior Lu, that happened eight years ago. At that time, I discovered that Wandering Merchant Daoist in a temple in the outer city."
"Puppeteer Sang replied."
Lan Chang'an asked for some more details.
Using a rare stone passed down through his family, Puppeteer Sang traded a set of Puppet- making techniques from Daoist Tianshu, including the core Secret Method of Divine Sense.
This opportunity was of great significance to a Rogue Cultivator Qi Refining.
Lan Chang'an suspected that the Puppeteer Sang had already refined a second-tier Puppet, capable of fighting against Foundation Establishment Early Stage stage.
"It's a pity that so many years have passed."
Lan Chang'an was disappointed. As a traveling merchant, Daoist Tianshu could only stay in one place for a short time at most.
Unless there are special needs, I won't stay for too long.
This opportunity is likely out of his reach.
The next day.
Lan Chang'an, whether out of resentment or curiosity, went to the outer city.
The temple that Puppeteer Sang mentioned was dilapidated and had been neglected for many years.
In broad daylight, the temple was completely deserted.
Lan Chang'an sighed and prepared to turn and leave.
"Young friend, have you come to see this humble Daoist?"
A calm, even voice came from a corner of the temple.
Lan Chang'an was startled and looked towards a corner of the temple.
There sat a Daoist priest in a yellow robe, who looked to be about forty or fifty years old.
He had an ordinary appearance, a square face, a beard under his chin, and bright, intelligent eyes.
He was carrying a large trunk and looked travel-worn.
His first impression was that of a traveling merchant.
"Is it Senior Tian Shu?"
Lan Chang'an took a deep breath to suppress his emotions.
Even someone at the Peak Core Formation in their Previous Life would be thrilled and overjoyed to have the opportunity to meet this Extraordinary Person of the Universe.
Even Nascent Soul Old Monsters cultivator is something one yearns for, but it's something that can only be encountered by chance.
"Hehe, I am but a humble traveling merchant, young friend, there's no need for you to address me as a senior."
The Daoist Tianshu had a warm smile, with a touch of businessman's shrewdness.
"How should I address you, young friend?"
My surname is Lu.
Lan Chang'an calmed down.
His own superior Divine Sense, and even his Evergreen Art, were insignificant to this extraordinary person.
Daoist Tianshu is absolutely neutral and conducts fair transactions. He has traded with so many powerful forces and cultivators of all levels, and has never cheated anyone.
"So it's you, young friend Lu. Two months ago, I cast a divination that there would be another business opportunity in Yellow Dragon Immortal City, so I returned once again."
As Daoist Tianshu spoke, he took down the large box from his back.
The art of divination!
Lan Chang'an felt a chill run down his spine; this extraordinary person had almost foreseen his arrival.
The predictive information provided by divination is generally not very accurate.
Therefore, the Daoist Tianshu waited here instead of coming to him.
"May I ask where you come from, Master?"
Lan Chang'an didn't want to ask Great Kun from his Previous Life directly, so he tried to probe indirectly first.
Although reincarnation is nothing special in the other person's eyes.
"This humble Daoist has come from Fenghua Province and the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty, passing through what you call Great Qing."
Daoist Tianshu smiled slightly.
"The Great Jin Immortal Dynasty?"
Lan Chang'an's mind stirred. When Golden Core Realm in his Previous Life, he had vaguely heard rumors about it. It was said to be one of the most powerful forces in this world.
At this moment, the existence of the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty was confirmed by Daoist Tianshu.
He no longer needed to inquire about Great Kun's whereabouts; he was certain that Da Kun and Great Qing were on the same continent. If he could advance to the Nascent Soul Realm, he would have the ability to traverse different regions.
"Young friend Lu, this humble Daoist wishes to make a deal with you."
Daoist Tianshu took out three items from the box.
Lan Chang'an's gaze was immediately drawn to it.
The first item was a piece of spirit wood, its bark covered in green veins that shimmered with strange spiritual patterns.
The spiritual pressure emanating from him made Lan Chang'an's breath catch in his throat.
"Third-tier spirit wood."
Lan Chang'an's heart skipped a beat.
His Treasure Talisman Plan requires extremely fine spirit wood bark. At the very least, it should be of superior Second-Order High-Grade, and ideally, third-tier.
The second item was a black medicine bottle with a label indicating the name of the medicine.
"Third-Order Longevity Pill!"
Lan Chang'an swallowed.
The Third-Order Longevity Pill can extend life by more than thirty years. It was produced by Daoist Tianshu and may be a high-quality product, extending life even longer.
If he takes it, his lifespan will double, and his Evergreen Mana will also be enhanced.
The third item was a crystal bottle containing crystal-clear water that appeared to be composed of tiny crystals.
"Golden Core Realm Spiritual Object, Heavenly Pure Water!"
Lan Chang'an's breathing became heavier.
Heavenly Pure Water can slightly improve the quality of the elixir.
All three items were things he needed.
This was no coincidence; it was likely that the Divination Technique of the Daoist Tianshu had deduced his needs.
"How do you intend to conduct the transaction, Daoist priest?"
Lan Chang'an regained his composure; Daoist Tianshu must have some need in mind for seeking him out.
"This humble Daoist needs young friend Lu to expend one year of his lifespan to provide vitality for this item."
Daoist Tianshu took out a Peach Wood Branch as thick as an infant's arm.
This Peach Wood Branch, mostly withered, was enveloped in a dark glow, and the aura it emitted made Lan Chang'an's heart pound with fear.
In his Previous Life, he had only ever seen fourth-tier spiritual objects at most, and this peach Peach Wood Branch was even higher, at least a fifth-tier or higher spiritual object.
When Daoist Tianshu mentioned the depletion of lifespan, he clearly knew about the <Ancient Wood Evergreen Art> that Tian Shu Dao Ren cultivated, and showed no surprise whatsoever.
"Whether or not to make the deal is entirely up to you, young friend Lu. After the deal is done, you may choose one of these three items as the exchange."
Daoist Tianshu raised his hand and pointed to the third-tier spiritual wood, Longevity Pill, and Heavenly Pure Water in front of him.
Choose one of three?
Lan Chang'an knew that he would make a profit by exchanging for any one of these items.
What's a year's lifespan? He can easily make up for it many times over by buying a Longevity Pill.
To be honest, he wanted all three items, but unfortunately he could only choose one.
"I'll take the plunge on this deal."
How could Lan Chang'an miss such an opportunity?
At the instruction of the Daoist Tianshu.
He approached the Peach Wood Branch, expending his lifespan to activate the Evergreen Secret Technique.
His palm was enveloped in an ancient, verdant halo, like a newborn bud merging into a half-withered Peach Wood Branch.
After consuming a year's worth of lifespan, Lan Chang'an stopped.
Upon closer inspection, the withering of the Peach Wood Branch had been halted, and they now appeared more vibrant and alive.
But it did not truly turn from barrenness to prosperity.
Lan Chang'an seemed to be deep in thought. The Peach Wood Branch was of too high a grade, and the current level of the Evergreen Art could hardly change its life essence.
The Daoist Tianshu's only request was to infuse it with vitality to "preserve" it and prevent the Peach Wood Branch from withering and dying.
"Young friend Lu may choose one item." Daoist Tianshu generously raised his hand.
I choose Heavenly Pure Water.
Lan Chang'an replied without hesitation.
Cultivation is the foundation of everything.
Heavenly Pure Water can slightly improve the quality of the pills, making it the first choice.
With this extra item, the chances of forming a true elixir in the future are greatly increased.
This is related to whether one can advance to the Nascent Soul in this lifetime.
Daoist Tianshu handed the crystal bottle containing the Heavenly Pure Water to Lan Chang'an.
Then the Peach Wood Branch were carefully sealed and placed inside a box.
"Master, what is the purpose of this Peach Wood Branch?"
Lan Chang'an asked curiously.
Daoist Tianshu trades with him using the Heavenly Pure Water, he will definitely earn more.
"This matter is not a secret on the Tianheng Continent, and I can tell you about it for free."
Daoist Tianshu shouldered his box and answered with a smile.
"The Great Jin Immortal Dynasty intends to emulate the High Antiquity legends of the Xian Qin and forge the ' Nine-Five Supreme Dragon Artifacts ' to suppress the dynasty's fortune. The Peach Wood Branch you just saw is a forging material for one of the Supreme Treasure Dragon Artifacts, the [Dragon-Controlling Boots]. You can exchange it for benefits within the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty."
The Nine-Five Supreme Dragon Artifacts?
Although Lan Chang'an did not know its origin, it was by no means an ordinary magic Law Treasure.
Jiuwu should mean the supreme meaning of Jiuwu.
He had a hunch that if a complete set of the Nine-Five Supreme Dragon Artifacts were successfully forged, it would likely have a profound impact on the situation on the Tianheng Continent.
Of course, this is not something a Foundation Establishment like him needs to worry about.
"Alright, this transaction is now complete."
The Daoist Tianshu stepped outside the temple in one stride.
"May I ask, Daoist Master, the origin of the Evergreen Art?"
Lan Chang'an pressed for an answer.
"You do not possess what I require, and are insufficient to pay for this intelligence transaction."
Leaving behind his last words, Daoist Tianshu vanished without a trace.
Lan Chang'an put away the Heavenly Pure Water and stood there, unable to calm down for a long time.
This encounter with the mysterious Daoist Tianshu shattered the limits of his understanding from his Previous Life.
According to rumors, the Daoist Tianshu is not a normal being, but a special species similar to Puppet, which accomplishes a certain task through continuous transactions.
Daoist Tianshu is just one of the many extraordinary figures in the "Extraordinary People of the Universe Series.
"The longer I live, the stronger my Law Power will become. The secrets of this world will be revealed to me."
Several days later.
Lan Chang'an purchased a second-tier Flying Boat in Yellow Dragon Immortal City, and he didn't have many Spirit Stone left.
The Foundation Establishment is indeed ready to be converted into cash.
Before setting off, he informed Zhao Siyao.
Zhao Siyao has not yet advanced to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage and plans to spend another two years in Yellow Dragon Immortal City to gain experience.
Lan Chang'an piloted his Flying Boat, flying alone out of Yellow Dragon Immortal City, where he had cultivated for over twenty years, heading straight for the Jade Moon Lake Mu Family.