Gains and Departure

Dragon-Serpent Immortal Mansion.

Zhou Hao and the Slovenly True Person returned to the palace. After dealing with the excited Whirling Turtle Demons, Ao Xuan dismissed them.

Ao Xiaobao shouted that he wanted to stay.

It wanted to see what was inside the storage treasures of the human Primordial Spirit Daoist, but was instead grabbed by the neck and thrown out of the main hall by the Ao Xiong.

Seeing that it was about to leave with Zhou Hao, Ao Xiong, as its second uncle, naturally had to urge it to improve its strength and not waste any time.

Wow~~~

On the spacious and exquisite long table in the banquet hall, a small mountain of miscellaneous items appeared out of nowhere.

A large number of items were piled up there, many of which had rolled off the table and onto the ground.

Among them Dao Soldier Armor, magical artifacts and talismans, jade and miscellaneous items, some rare materials, and various bottles and jars, the contents of which were unknown—whether poison or elixirs.

"I've checked all of these. The most valuable items are still the few Heaven-Rank magic treasures that the hunchback used himself."

Ao Xuan waved his hand.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Three crimson flying swords emerged from the items on the small hill.

These three flying swords, each about four feet long, with their blades covered in fine scales, danced in the air before Zhou Hao and his companions, and faint dragon roars could be heard emanating from them.

"This sword is forged from the finest Yang Iron from the South Sea. What makes it truly remarkable is that each sword contains the essence of a Fire Dragon at the Nascent Soul level."

When the ' Fire Dragon Essence' was mentioned, Ao Xuan sighed slightly, and Ao Xiong's expression also darkened.

Although mythical beasts are born powerful and their entire bodies are treasures, this very strength is the greatest original sin that makes them the targets of slaughter.

Without a powerful ally to rely on, even someone with a bloodline as noble as a dragon cannot escape the fate of having their soul refined into a magical artifact after death.

This further solidified Ao Xuan's resolve to seize the opportunity and forge a good relationship with the future disciples of the Xuanwu Great Emperor.

"Senior, how much Origin Liquid is this set of flying swords worth?" The Slovenly True Person asked expectantly.

Even the best flying sword is useless if it doesn't suit your taste.

He is currently only at the Myriad Phenomena Realm. According to the requirements of the Black-White Academy, he must master at least one complete Dao in order to break through to the Primordial Spirit Daoist.

The Slovenly True Person has only cultivated for a little over a hundred years, which is far from the eight hundred years of lifespan of the Myriad Phenomena True Person. Naturally, he will not break through to the Nascent Soul realm too early, nor will he need to use a Heavenly Rank magic weapon.

This is a common phenomenon; disciples from various immortal sects and tribes often stay in the Purple Mansion and Myriad Phenomena realms for a long time.

Firstly, it is to lay a solid foundation and solidify the foundation for the future of the Celestial Immortals.

Secondly, they wanted to reach a higher level of enlightenment.

The higher one's level of attainment in the Dao, the stronger one becomes, and the greater one's chances of surviving the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations in the future.

As a guillotine hanging over the head of every cultivator, the most terrifying aspect of the 'Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations' is its unpredictable power.

However, one thing is generally accepted: the higher the level of strength, the stronger the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations will be.

Even though both have cultivated for three hundred years, the calamity at the Nascent Soul realm is far more terrifying than that at the Myriad Phenomena realm.

"This set of flying swords is considered a rare item even among Heaven-rank magic treasures."

"Each sword, individually, is a top-grade Heaven-rank magic weapon. Combined, their power is even greater."

Ao Xuan hesitated for a moment.

"If we take it to Tianbao Mountain, we should be able to sell it for around 400,000 jin of Origin Liquid."

Flying swords are among the most common magical artifacts; however, their value decreases as their quantity increases.

In fact, it's not just flying swords; among all magical treasures, offensive magical treasures are generally less valuable than other types.

"More than 400,000 jin of Origin Liquid?" The Slovenly True Person's eyes lit up.

Zhou Hao couldn't help but hold his breath.

Zhou Hao felt like he had struck it rich after receiving over 1,100 jin of Origin Liquid and over 1,000 taels of Yuan Tokens (which could be exchanged for over 100 jin of Origin Liquid) from Yu Zichi.

Now, the Divine Camel Daoist's single set of magical flying swords is worth over 400,000 jin of Origin Liquid. Doesn't that mean each of them could get over 200,000 jin of Origin Liquid?

The thought of so much Origin Liquid made Zhou Hao's breathing quicken.

"Haha, I've been worried about the Origin Liquid these past two days, but now I don't have to worry anymore." The Slovenly True Person grinned.

"Worry?"

Zhou Hao found it somewhat strange.

"San Pang, are you really lacking in Origin Liquid?"

The Slovenly True Person is currently at the Myriad Phenomena Realm, and will not break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm anytime soon.

Aside from purchasing some cultivation resources, I shouldn't need too much Origin Liquid Origin Liquid, so why would I be worried about it?

"Aren't you worried?" The Slovenly True Person looked at Zhou Hao in surprise. "Didn't you cultivate the techniques behind the supernatural powers?"

"I've been focusing on comprehending the principles of water these past two days; I haven't been practicing any supernatural abilities," Zhou Hao said, shaking his head.

The Xuanwu Great Divine Ability requires an extremely high level of understanding of the Water Path. Although he entered the path through the inheritance bronze statue, he has been comprehending and absorbing the inheritance information in his mind for the past two days, receiving guidance on the Water Path.

In just two days, he felt he had made great progress, and his Way of Flowing Water was ready to break through to the ' Domain Realm of the Dao ' realm at any time.

"You'll know when you start cultivating," the Slovenly True Person said. "Anyway, I've used up all the five thousand catties of Origin Liquid I've been saving for so long to cultivate the first level of my supernatural powers these past two days, and it's just a drop in the ocean."

"That's so exaggerated?" Zhou Hao exclaimed in surprise.

Although he did not cultivate the subsequent techniques of the Xuanwu Great Divine Ability, he had studied them carefully.

The cultivation method only states that a massive amount of Origin Power is required to cultivate it. It seems that this is not just a simple exaggeration, but a genuine requirement of a massive amount of Origin Power.

Hearing the two discuss how the Xuanwu Great Divine Ability required a massive amount of Origin Power, Ao Xuan's heart stirred.

I was just wondering how to get closer to them without being too obvious and falling into a bad situation.

Here comes the opportunity!

"Second brother," Ao Xuan looked at Ao Xiong beside him, "Didn't you always want to get a set of magical flying swords?"

"This set of Heavenly Rank flying swords is of good quality. Zhou Hao and the others are not at a high enough level to use it right now. Why don't you buy it and let the two brothers divide the Origin Liquid among themselves?"

Zhou Hao and the Slovenly True Person both turned to look at Ao Xiong, their eyes filled with surprise and delight.

Such a Heaven-rank magic treasure, worth hundreds of thousands of kilograms of Origin Liquid, would normally require them to go to places like Tianbao Mountain to dispose of it. If they could exchange it for Origin Liquid here, that would be perfect.

"I want to acquire a magical flying sword?" Ao Xiong was taken aback.

I don't even know sword techniques; I've always fought with my hooves and claws. When did I ever think about buying a flying sword?

Seeing the meaningful smile on his elder brother's face, Ao Xiong could only force a smile and say, "Yes, yes! I took a liking to this flying sword set at first sight. Gentlemen, how about giving me forty, uh, five hundred thousand jin of Origin Liquid?"

Watching Zhou Hao and the Slovenly True Person happily divide the Origin Liquid, Ao Xiong wanted to cry but had no tears.

This is revenge!

Naked revenge!

Didn't I just grab your son's neck?

So they retaliated immediately?

He even secretly transmitted his voice, forcing him to reveal that he could exchange 500,000 jin of Origin Liquid for the flying sword.

That's all the Origin Liquid I've accumulated over nearly 60,000 years!

Ignoring the resentful look from Ao Xiong, Ao Xuan picked up another magical artifact from the Divine Camel Daoist.

"This fan-shaped aura is a mid-grade Heaven-rank magic treasure. Not only is it powerful in itself, but the aura it produces can also amplify the power of all fire spells."

Ao Xuan smiled and said, "Second brother, the power of your Yuan Fire is too weak. This magic weapon is just right for you. I know you're short on Origin Liquid. It's alright, I'll lend you 200,000 jin first. You can pay me back later when you have more."

After saying that, before Ao Xiong could speak, Ao Xuan handed a black gourd to Zhou Hao.

It contained 200,000 jin of Origin Liquid.

He then handed the bamboo fan in his hand to the dumbfounded Ao Xiong.

"Look at you, you're grinning like an idiot. Hurry up and put it away."

happy??

Ao Xiong gripped the bamboo fan, wanting nothing more than to slap his elder brother's face.

But considering the difference in their abilities, he gritted his teeth and put it away.

"Big brother, two young men."

"Having just acquired these two 'beloved' magical treasures, I am overjoyed and have gone down to refine them."

Ao Xiong gritted his teeth and said, "I'll also go see my nephew Little Treasure. The thought of not knowing when I'll see him again after he leaves is terribly worrying..."

"Please make yourself at home, senior," Zhou Hao and the Slovenly True Person said hastily.

They used two useless magical artifacts to exchange for 700,000 jin of Origin Liquid, of which 200,000 jin were borrowed.

Now, when the two of them looked at the fierce-looking Ao Xiong, they felt that he was not fierce at all, but rather cold-faced but warm-hearted!

See, even after obtaining his beloved magical treasure, he still doesn't forget to worry about his nephew.

What a wonderful uncle!

... Ao Xiong strode out of the hall, and just as he stepped out, he heard Ao Xuan's voice behind him.

"Although this golden canopy is damaged, it is still a rare Heaven-rank defensive magic treasure, and this flying magic treasure ' Golden Auspicious Cloud ', my second brother will definitely like them. I'll replace them both for him. The two magic treasures will cost a total of 300,000 jin of Origin Liquid."

Boom!

Ao Xiong stumbled and crashed into the wall of the corridor.

The total amount of Origin Liquid was one million jin, which not only emptied his savings of 60,000 years, but also left him with a debt that would take at least 60,000 years to repay.

With bloodshot eyes, Ao Xiong rushed off to find Ao Xiaobao.

... Inside the hall.

Zhou Hao and the Slovenly True Person never stopped smiling.

The Divine Camel Daoist exchanged his four most precious Heaven-Rank magic treasures for one million catties of Origin Liquid from the Ao Xiong.

The remaining miscellaneous items were also bought up by Ao Xuan at the price of 20,000 jin of Origin Liquid.

After all, the Whirling Turtle Clan has so many powerful demons; they're bound to have needs.

After dealing with all of the Divine Camel Daoist's treasures, Ao Xuan didn't say anything more and hurriedly left.

Too much of a good thing is bad; saying any more would be going too far.

Moreover, he was afraid that if he delayed any longer, his son's tortoise shell would probably be smashed to pieces.

With Ao Xuan gone, only the Slovenly True Person and Zhou Hao remained in the spacious hall.

"Only those two seniors who have lived long enough can produce so much Origin Liquid without batting an eye."

"Slovenly True Person remarked.

"Even within our academy, the several Void Return Immortal Ancestors probably couldn't produce a million catties of Origin Liquid."

One million catties of Origin Liquid— how exaggerated is that?

Even core disciples of major sects and tribes can still luxuriously use Origin Liquid for cultivation during the Purple Mansion stage.

However, once one becomes Myriad Phenomena True Person or Primordial Spirit Daoist, one generally needs to cultivate slowly.

Even for some exceptionally talented geniuses who receive substantial support from their tribes, being provided with tens of thousands of catties of Origin Liquid is considered quite a feat.

Millions of kilograms of Origin Liquid?

Even immortals at the Void Return Realm would have to sell several of their most useful magical treasures to obtain so much Origin Liquid.

Therefore, cultivators like the Myriad Phenomena True Person, the Primordial Spirit Daoist Earth Immortal of the Void Return would generally prefer to spend some time cultivating themselves rather than relying on Origin Liquid to rapidly improve their abilities.

However, now that they each received 510,000 jin of Origin Liquid, they will have enough to live a luxurious life of cultivation in the future.

"Everything is settled now, and I should return to the academy." The Slovenly True Person smiled and handed Zhou Hao a black Signal Talisman. "When you leave the sect, remember to come find me in Antan Commandery."

His main purpose in coming to the East Sea was to visit this Immortal Mansion.

Now, not only have they found the Immortal Mansion and obtained a set of great divine powers, but they have also acquired a huge amount of Origin Liquid, making their gains enormous.

Now it is time to return to the academy and continue my arduous study and enlightenment.

"Okay, I'll definitely go." Zhou Hao accepted the Signal Talisman and replied with a smile.

Antan Commandery is the hometown of Ji Ning, the protagonist of the original work.

Whether he wants to see Ji Ning or other familiar characters from the original work, Antan Commandery will be one of Zhou Hao's top choices when he leaves the sect to gain experience.

Now that his friendship with the Slovenly True Person has deepened, he will naturally make a trip to Antan Commandery in the future.

"It's time for me to leave," Zhou Hao thought to himself. "To be called Upper Sect by the five immortal sects of ' Three Sects and Two Islands '... I hope it won't disappoint me."

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