Visiting Taiqing and Yuqing, Shamelessly Bluffing Them-The Immortal Marketplace Deal Is Done; Back to Qingyou Peak

"Immortal Crystals? You came prepared, didn't you?"

Sect Master Tongtian glanced at him and said irritably, "Do whatever you want with it. You don't need to come ask me again."

"Master, this disciple's realm is too low. I can't create Immortal Crystals with distinctive marks. Please help your disciple, otherwise, if outsiders can casually imitate Immortal Crystals and use them to swindle assets from the Immortal Market in the Future Branch, wouldn't that disgrace our Interception Sect?"

Qingyuan wore a helpless expression.

"Don't you have quite a bit of Merit on you?"

Sect Master Tongtian said with a faint smile, "It has storage value, can facilitate transactions, and can be absorbed and refined. Where in the Primordial Wilderness could you find something so excellent?"

"Master, this little bit of Merit wouldn't even be enough for you to rinse your mouth with. How could it possibly support the opening of an Immortal Market?"

Qingyuan looked utterly miserable.

"Fine, I'll help you this once!"

Sect Master Tongtian suddenly swept out his hand.

In an instant, the scene within Shangqing Hall transformed into a Chaos landscape. Boundless, majestic Chaos Cloud Mist gathered beneath an invisible hand, while the Five Elements Great Dao Law descended through the air like a waterfall spanning Space-Time. Countless Law Divine Patterns evolved into endless rivers of chains, intertwining and fusing with the crystals condensed from the Chaos Cloud Mist.

This sight.

Could only be described as the explosion of the universe and the collapse of all creation.

Qingyuan was completely stunned.

At his level, he simply could not keep up with Sect Master Tongtian's process of crushing Chaos with a thought and forging Immortal Crystals.

All he felt was the collapse of the heavens and earth, countless Great Dao Laws turning into vast, boundless rivers swirling around him and dazzling his eyes.

When he finally came back to himself.

He found himself once more inside Shangqing Hall.

Sect Master Tongtian sat cross-legged upon a cushion, his expression unchanged. Everything remained as before.

It was as though everything that had happened earlier had merely been a dream.

"Didn't you obtain a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Falling Treasure Gold Coin? This treasure is connected to the Money Great Dao. Once you return, use the Falling Treasure Gold Coin to leave an imprint upon these Immortal Crystals. Then they will gain the Heavenly Dao's recognition. When used for transactions, they will naturally be acknowledged by the Heavenly Dao, and no one will dare commit fraud!"

After Sect Master Tongtian finished speaking, he waved his hand.

A small Qiankun Bag appeared before Qingyuan.

Qingyuan hurriedly took it and looked inside, only to be so shocked by the number of Immortal Crystals within that he could not recover for quite some time.

The Qiankun Bag was as vast as a Great Thousand Worlds.

And it was packed to the brim with Immortal Crystals.

Every Immortal Crystal was a Law Coin forged from Chaos Cloud Crystals and the Five Elements Great Dao Law.

They were about the size of a one-yuan coin.

They were very thin and crystal-clear. The front was engraved with endlessly circulating Five Elements Law, while the back depicted the lands of the Primordial Wilderness. They had no weight in his hand and emitted an aura of Dao Resonance.

After examining them for a long while.

Qingyuan revealed a satisfied smile.

Whether they were used in emergencies to replenish mana and heal injuries, or in ordinary cultivation to comprehend the Dao, these Immortal Crystals were peerless treasures.

Using them as currency for trade truly brought endless benefits!

"Thank you, Master. This disciple will take his leave first."

"Mm. Withdraw."

Sect Master Tongtian nodded and closed his eyes to continue cultivating.

Qingyuan left Shangqing Hall and even closed the door behind him. Then Water-Fire Boy leaned over with a flattering smile. "Senior Disciple Brother, have you finished talking with Teacher?"

"Mm. I'll reward you with some Immortal Crystals. In a while, you'll have something to play with."

Qingyuan smiled and handed Water-Fire Boy a small cloth pouch containing roughly ten thousand Immortal Crystals.

"Thank you, Senior Disciple Brother!"

After seeing Qingyuan out of the grounds of Shangqing Hall, Water-Fire Boy opened the pouch and looked inside, only to become rather confused.

"Immortal Crystals? What are those?"

"They can be used for playing after a while? I still have to wait? Why do they smell so nice..."

Crunch, crunch...

Before long.

The sound of someone crunching on Immortal Crystals came from outside Shangqing Hall.

After leaving Shangqing Peak, Qingyuan flew toward Taiqing Peak.

Taiqing Peak was shrouded in Taiqing Pure Qi. The moment one entered, one could feel their mind settle and their heart grow tranquil. Every sight before them felt peaceful and serene.

"Senior Brother Xuandu? What are you doing here?"

At the foot of Taiqing Peak, Qingyuan saw Great Master Xuandu seated atop the Taiji Diagram. Beside him, an Innate Spiritual Treasure table held many fruits and spiritual items, while a huge Black Pig lay prostrate nearby, currying favor.

And Xuandu.

Was using those Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, rare even once in millions of years, to feed the pig.

Qingyuan's face twitched slightly at the sight.

"So it is Senior Brother Qingyuan. I'm feeding Zhu Ganglie here."

Great Master Xuandu smiled. "I often meditate here to comprehend the Dao, and this beast often comes to listen. Over time, we became acquainted. Since his temperament is fierce and bold, I gave him a name: Ganglie. What do you think, Senior Brother Qingyuan?"

"A fine name."

Qingyuan nodded before walking up Taiqing Peak.

At the mountainside.

He saw two boys with ox-horn braids leading the Green Ox down the mountain. He greeted them, "Where are you two junior brothers headed?"

"Greetings, Senior Brother."

The two boys bowed and replied, "We're taking Master's mount down the mountain to graze. We recently found a fertile pasture, so this ox is in for a treat."

"Is Senior Grandmaster Uncle home?"

"Master is within Taiqing Hall and has not gone out."

"Alright, carry on. I'll go speak with your Master."

"Goodbye, Senior Brother."

The two boys courteously led the ox aside to make way. Only after Qingyuan had left did they continue down the mountain.

He proceeded all the way up the mountain.

He encountered registered disciples such as Zhenwu and Du'e.

The two were cultivating in the mountains, drinking Morning Dew and feeding on rosy clouds as they trained bitterly. The entire Taiqing Peak felt like a tranquil place detached from the world, and one could not help but be influenced by its peaceful, quiet atmosphere.

Upon arriving outside Taiqing Hall.

After receiving Grand Pure Laozi's permission, Qingyuan entered the hall and paid respects to Saint Taiqing.

"Qingyuan, you have not visited me for many years. What brings you here today?"

The spirited Saint Taiqing looked at Qingyuan with a smile.

Back when the three brothers had not yet attained the Dao, Qingyuan had been constantly at their side, running errands and coming up with all sorts of strange ideas. Qingyuan was quite an interesting young man.

"Senior Grandmaster Uncle, this disciple wishes to establish an Immortal Market in the Kunlun Mountains. This Immortal Market will facilitate mutual exchange and free trade, and it will also serve as a place for interaction among us living beings. Cultivation is not something that can be achieved by shutting oneself away. If our Mystic Gate establishes the first Immortal Market in the Primordial Wilderness, it will surely draw countless immortals together and promote our Mystic Gate's path of enlightening all living beings."

Afterward.

Qingyuan explained the functions of the Immortal Market.

He smiled. "Senior Grandmaster Uncle, for example, you enjoy refining pills. If you lack any materials, you can simply post a bounty in the Immortal Market and let disciples who accept it complete the task. This saves your time, while also giving the disciples a chance to gain experience. Isn't that right?"

Saint Taiqing frowned slightly.

Promoting the Mystic Gate's path of enlightening all living beings?

That was not bad, but...

"Qingyuan, if there are too many people, will they not disturb the peace of the Kunlun Mountains?"

Qingyuan knew that Grand Pure Laozi was tempted, so he hurriedly said, "Senior Grandmaster Uncle, that absolutely will not happen! You once said that one could build a hut amid human society yet remain untouched by the clamor of carriages and horses. You also said that retreating into the wilderness was merely a sign of shallow Daoxing, while true seclusion in the marketplace was the path to genuine selflessness, emptiness, and the sublimation of nonaction."

"Moreover, once the Immortal Market is established, most Interception Sect disciples will have work to do. Those with work will not remain idle, and those who cannot be idle will not cause trouble. Isn't that so?"

"Most Interception Sect disciples possess a Stubborn and Wicked Nature and spend their days loafing around. If there is a place for them to run wild, it may make the Kunlun Mountains a little more peaceful."

Saint Taiqing frowned, then asked, "But did I say that?"

"Could it have been my Master who said it? I've spent so much time around you Saints that I can no longer remember clearly."

"Then it must have been me. Tongtian does not possess such insight."

Saint Taiqing looked at Qingyuan and said, "You did not come here merely for this matter, did you? Speak. What exactly is it?"

"Senior Grandmaster Uncle, this disciple is troubled..."

Qingyuan painfully explained the matter concerning currency.

Afterward, he left Saint Taiqing with a Great Thousand Worlds' worth of Immortal Crystals, beaming as he headed toward Yuqing Peak.

The three Dojos of Taiqing, Yuqing, and Shangqing were not far apart.

However, traveling from Taiqing Peak to Yuqing Peak inevitably required passing around the back of Yuqing Peak.

When Qingyuan arrived at the rear side of Yuqing Peak, he saw more than a dozen figures on a lone peak, sitting in cultivation beneath the Nine Heavens Astral Wind. Curious, he asked, "You junior brothers are in quite the mood, cultivating here together?"

He could not help being curious.

Though the Nine Heavens Astral Wind was only a projection, it could still blow a Golden Immortal away without a trace.

Yet the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect were not using their cultivation.

They were relying solely on their physical bodies to withstand this astral wind. Wasn't that a bit too fierce?

Hearing the familiar voice, Guangchengzi and the other Chan Sect Immortals opened their eyes and saw Qingyuan's admiring gaze. Their state of mind was immediately thrown into disarray, and anger rose within them.

What did he mean, they were in the mood to cultivate here?

If not for him, why would their teacher have punished them by sealing their Daoxing and making them temper their minds here?

"Junior Brothers, hold steady..."

"You must hold steady! It won't be easy to climb back up after getting blown away."

Guangchengzi gritted his teeth and warned his fellow disciples. The immortals closed their eyes and focused their minds, refusing to pay attention to Qingyuan.

"Since you junior brothers are in such a mood to enjoy the wind here, I will not disturb you. Farewell."

Qingyuan cupped his hands in farewell and left with a smile.

However.

Those very words shattered the composure of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect, throwing each of their minds into chaos.

Then the powerful Nine Heavens Astral Wind swept them away. One after another, they cried out in misery, and no one knew where they were blown off to.

Upon arriving outside Jade Purity Hall.

Only after requesting permission did Qingyuan enter the hall and bow. "This disciple greets Second Martial Uncle."

"Qingyuan, you have been quite imposing lately, repeatedly disgracing my Chan Sect."

Venerable Yuanshi was expressionless, and no emotion could be heard in his voice.

"This disciple came here precisely to apologize. I ask Second Martial Uncle for forgiveness."

Qingyuan pressed his forehead to the ground and humbly admitted his fault.

"Forget it. This matter was indeed Randeng's fault."

Venerable Yuanshi said unhappily, "I appointed him Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect because I wanted him to guide the disciples properly. Who would have thought that Randeng would be so eager to prove himself that he committed so many mistakes?"

"Second Martial Uncle is wise."

Venerable Yuanshi sneered. "You brat never come to my place without a reason. Speak. Why have you come today?"

"This disciple wishes to establish an Immortal Market in the Kunlun Mountains and asks Second Martial Uncle for approval."

Afterward.

Qingyuan explained his plans for the Immortal Market once more.

After hearing him out, Venerable Yuanshi frowned. "Your Interception Sect already has enough Stubborn and Wicked disciples, those furred and horned creatures. If you establish some Immortal Market and attract outsiders as well, will that not turn the Kunlun Mountains into a complete mess?"

"Second Martial Uncle, that absolutely will not happen!"

Qingyuan quickly explained, "Interception Sect disciples cause trouble everywhere because they are too idle and have nothing to do. Once the Immortal Market is established, this disciple has ten thousand ways to make them work like oxen and horses, toil like wage slaves, and compete with one another. Over time, they will be too exhausted to think of causing trouble. Once they have work and property, they will cherish what they have and not dare stir up trouble lightly!"

"Speaking of which, the idea of establishing the Immortal Market was something this disciple comprehended from Second Martial Uncle."

"Establishing an Immortal Market for mutual exchange and spreading the cultural spirit of the Mystic Gate can also enlighten living beings. This is the Chan Sect's explanation of the Heavenly Dao and the meaning of following Heaven!!"

Upon hearing this.

Venerable Yuanshi performed a divination. His eyes were deep as he looked at Qingyuan and said, "You brat truly have many strange ideas. Go establish this Immortal Market properly. If you do well, you will naturally be rewarded."

"Second Martial Uncle, this disciple wishes to do so as well, but without a medium for transactions, the Immortal Market will be difficult to establish..."

Qingyuan wore a miserable expression as he went on about how poor and helpless he was.

"Enough. You brat have quite a bit of Merit on you, yet you still come crying poverty before me?"

Venerable Yuanshi impatiently told him to shut up.

Not long afterward.

Qingyuan emerged from Jade Purity Hall with yet another Great Thousand Worlds' worth of Immortal Crystals in his hands.

"Thank you, Second Martial Uncle!"

Seeing that he had even settled the most troublesome Venerable Yuanshi.

Qingyuan could not help but let out a breath of relief.

Only after descending Yuqing Peak did he fly toward Serene Peak.

When he arrived at Serene Peak, this long-unseen home and Dojo, Qingyuan's expression became somewhat dazed.

It had been several thousand years since he had returned home...