Gifting Medicine, Angling for a Ship, and Scrounging for Gifts

Inside the main hall of the Vast Sea, a joyous and lively atmosphere prevailed as the True Immortal clinked glasses and drank merrily.

During this time, the Grand Elder Bright Moon True Immortal, asked Fang Shu, "I wonder if True Disciple Fang intends to stay long after returning to this place, or what?"

Fang Shu's face was flushed with excitement, knowing that this person was probably testing him to see what he was planning after returning to the Vast Sea Immortal City.

He made no attempt to conceal his intentions, stating directly, "I am quite fortunate. Having just received the True Disciple, I was granted the qualification to travel to the Central Province Ancestral Altar for cultivation due to the sect's favor. Right now, I am about to travel from the Vast Sea Immortal City to the sea."

These words reached the ears of all the True Immortal in the hall, causing them to lower their voices involuntarily.

Many people immediately turned their attention to this, their expressions extremely complex.

The group of White Dust True Immortal, who had been drinking with their heads down, couldn't contain themselves any longer. They suddenly raised their heads and stared intently at Fang Shu, dropping their chopsticks onto the backrest.

It should be known that everyone present was True Immortal, and they all knew more or less about the matters concerning the Ancestral Altar of the Profound Teaching sect.

Someone in the crowd couldn't contain themselves and interjected, "I've heard that anyone who can go to the Ancestral Altar to cultivate has a considerable chance of Refining Spirit —is this really true?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Shu smiled and replied, "Fellow Daoist is joking. I haven't even gone there yet, how could I know about this matter?"

Although he didn't answer verbally, the True Immortal around him all believed they had received a response from his expression.

The scene immediately erupted into noise and commotion, with people constantly raising their glasses to toast Fang Shu from afar.

Even the usually composed Vast Sea Grand Elder couldn't help but stiffen, his eyes revealing obvious envy.

It could even be said that, compared to others, Vast Sea Grand Elder was the one who was most tempted.

Despite their envy, these True Immortal all breathed a sigh of relief and quickly suppressed the traces of jealousy in their hearts.

After all, Fang Shu gained the opportunity to go to the Central Province Ancestral Altar because he joined the Xuan Profound Teaching and became a Profound Teaching True Disciple.

They simply couldn't seize such an opportunity. Even if they did, once they entered the Ancestral Altar, what awaited them wouldn't be a chance to Refining Spirit fortuitous opportunity, but rather a great terror.

It might even implicate the entire Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture.

"Going to sea is a good idea. Fellow Daoist Fang is not even a hundred years old yet; it is the perfect time for him to travel the world and see the universe."

The Grand Elder, Bright Moon True Immortal, clapped his hands in praise, "When you return from overseas one day, fellow Daoist, please do not forget us!"

"Those poor relatives, remember to visit them often."

Fang Shu smiled and said, "Fellow Daoists are all esteemed Vast Sea True Immortal, how could you be considered poor relatives? Elder, please don't joke like that."

"Hahaha!"

Laughter erupted all around.

Suddenly, Fang Shu changed the subject, seemingly casually saying, "I've heard that the Immortal Abode has quite a few experienced sailors, and even several treasure ships of the Golden Core quality, which always sail overseas safely and comfortably—I wonder when the Immortal Prefecture will set sail again?"

If things go by coincidentally, Mr. Fang could hitch a ride on this wave.

Upon hearing this, Bright Moon True Immortal immediately understood Fang Shu's meaning.

After all, given Fang Shu's status and the wealth of the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture, it was impossible to simply let Fang Shu ride along without any special arrangements. They had to make special preparations for Fang Shu and not let Fang Shu wait too long.

Faced with this situation, Bright Moon True Immortal was about to agree immediately, but she held back the words.

He was also quite drunk, and casually replied, "Fellow Daoist Fang, please forgive my ignorance. My family does indeed have some connections with those scaled Immortal cultivator in the sea."

"If you truly wish to sail with us, I must request permission from the Divine Immortal to ensure your safe arrival."

The person neither rejected nor agreed.

Fang Shu smiled, said nothing more, and simply raised his glass.

This banquet lasted for three or four days.

On the third day, Fang Shu had grown tired of the fine food and wine, and had given them enough face, so he could no longer endure it. He got up and bid farewell to these Vast Sea True Immortal.

Seeing that he was about to leave, the other True Immortal tried their best to persuade him to stay.

However, Fang Shu's resolute attitude, they could not say anything more. They could only look regretful and take turns to make an appointment with Fang Shu for the next banquet. Many of them even wanted to invite Fang Shu to their own residences as guests.

"No problem, no problem----"

Taking advantage of his drunkenness, Fang Shu readily agreed to each request, but did not specify when he would visit.

Just as they were about to argue further, Fang Shu suddenly saw his senior master, the Azure Lion Immortal, also stand up from his seat.

He hurried over, staggering slightly, and helped the Azure Lion Immortal to his feet with great respect.

And so, the old man and the young boy, like a loving father and filial son, walked out of the main hall and returned to the residence of the Azure Lion Immortal.

As soon as they stood on the cloud, the old man and the young man smiled at each other, and all the drunkenness on their faces disappeared.

Seeing that there was no one else around, the Azure Lion Immortal sighed, and many things came to mind that he wanted to say to Fang Shu.

Fang Shu gazed at the majestic main hall of the Vast Sea behind him and exclaimed, "Only today do I realize that the True Immortal within are all so hospitable."

Upon hearing this, the Azure Lion Immortal immediately chimed in, sighing, "Not to mention you, even I, who have lived here for hundreds of years, have never heard of this before."

The two looked at each other, and smiled again.

The two then returned to the True Immortal Prefecture where the Green Lion resided, exchanging words back and forth.

As soon as they stepped over the heavy thunderclouds and their feet touched the ground, two figures emerged from the mansion and quickly came to greet them.

The two men called out, "Immortal Master Green Lion!" and "Brother Shu!"

Fang Shu glanced up and realized it wasn't Wu Tong or Tie Zhengnan; who else could it be!

Wu Tong and Tie Zhengnan, a married couple, both had smiles on their faces.

Upon arriving at the depths of the mansion, Fang Shu, urged by his elder brother and sister-in-law, first washed up and rested for a while before emerging from his room to speak with them in detail.

The group recounted the events of the past few years to each other, their conversations and mannerisms remaining exactly the same as before, without any awkwardness.

The couple did not become as respectful as others just because Fang Shu became True Immortal or obtained the Profound Teaching True Disciple.

While they were kind and forgiving, they would also complain a bit about Fang Shu, blaming him for leaving so early without giving them any clear information.

Fang Shu quickly apologized, saying that he had been careless and had worried his brother and sister-in-law.

During the conversation, Fang Shu inquired about Wu Tong and his wife, asking if they had given birth to any nephews or nieces.

Upon hearing this, the couple maintained their smiles, but gently shook their heads.

Tie Zhengnan seemed afraid that Fang Shu would misunderstand, so he hurriedly said, "Your brother and I have been under the protection of Immortal Green Lion all these years, and our health is better than before. Immortal Qing Shi even invited the True Immortal of Medicine and Stone in the manor to examine our pulses."

"My health isn't entirely hopeless, but it requires time and careful recuperation; I can't be impatient."

Wu Tong landed to the side, his face thoughtful, and suddenly spoke up, "Your sister-in-law is right, there's no need to rush things like this."

Shu-ge'er, don't take this too seriously. You go about your own business first. I heard you're going to sea to search for immortals. Your sister-in-law and I have our own plans."

Judging from the couple's tone, they clearly didn't want to Fang Shu too much trouble.

Upon hearing Fang Shu smiled and suddenly said, "You two are too late. I've had this on my mind for a long time, why are you only bringing it up now?"

These words left Wu Tong and Tie Zhengnan exchanging bewildered glances, unsure how to respond.

Soon, they Fang Shu take out a jade box from his sleeve and casually place it in front of the two of them.

In a flash of inspiration, the jade box opened, revealing a root-like object tied with a red thread.

Even though the box was engraved with runes and incantations to seal it, the spiritual light and medicinal properties emanating from the root were still visible to the naked eye, almost bursting forth.

This is the root of the three-thousand-year- Longevity Ginseng that Fang Shu originally obtained.

Although he sold the item to the Chu Household patriarch, he couldn't possibly keep nothing of such a treasure that could prolong life.

However, the remaining portion could not significantly prolong his life, nor could it be refined into a highly refined Golden Core.

The one right now was specially chosen by him for Wu Tong and his wife.

Although it is just a root, its medicinal properties are pure and of exceptional quality, making it extremely rare and precious for immortals below the Golden Core Immortal cultivator.

Based on Fang Shu's rudimentary knowledge of pharmacology, using this root as the main ingredient and having someone refine it into an elixir should be able to restore the essence of Foundation Establishment Immortal cultivator, and might even revive them from their desolation, or even allow them to advance further.

Even without hiring someone to refine elixirs or make medicine, this substance is of superior quality and possesses immense power, capable of sending bricks flying. It should be quite possible to resolve the couple's anxieties.

"This—" Although Wu Tong and Tie Zhengnan were only Foundation Establishment Immortal cultivator, they had been running shops for many years and had a sharp eye. They recognized the extraordinary nature of the item in front of them at a glance.

Instinctively, both of them reached out to push the object back.

However, Fang Shu pressed down on the jade box and shook his head firmly.

A voice suddenly rang out from the side. "You two are family, why be so polite?"

It was indeed the Azure Lion Immortal; he closed his eyes and spoke slowly.

The man twitched his nose, sneezed, and muttered, "Goodness, you've got some good fortuitous opportunity, kid. This stuff's potent; if there were more, even I'd be envious."

The Azure Lion Immortal then instructed the couple, "With this item in hand, even if you two wanted to have ten or eight children at once, you should be able to do so without any harm."

Please accept it quickly!

Upon hearing this, Wu Tong and his wife chuckled, unsure of what to say. Wu Tong gritted his teeth, nodded, closed the jade box, and placed it into his dao companion's hands.

"Thank you!" The man stood up and bowed deeply.

After exchanging a few words, Fang Shu suddenly took the initiative and began to usher the guests away.

He urged the two to hurry out and find a skilled True Immortal in the manor to process the roots, so as not to delay for more than a few days and thus diminish the medicinal properties.

Moreover, he is currently a prominent figure in the Vast Sea Immortal City, so he should be able to get his wish to hire someone to process the medicinal herbs.

Fang Shu's words made sense, and Wu Tong and his wife couldn't refuse them. Moreover, seeing such hope suddenly filled them with enthusiasm.

Given Fang Shu's firm stance, the two left first.

After the couple left, the Azure Lion Immortal lay back in his chair with his eyes closed, and suddenly spoke with amusement, "You even managed to bring out such a fine thing, but did you leave me a few roots?"

With a whoosh, another jade box jumped out from Fang Shu's sleeve and landed directly in front of the Azure Lion Immortal.

This direct action caused Azure Lion Immortal to open his eyes, his face showing suspicion.

He muttered to himself, "I was merely testing you, kid, but if you try to fob me off with just a few whiskers, don't blame me for trying to fob you off in return—"

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Shu flicked his finger, and the jade box opened immediately.

"Master, please observe," the person said.

A pure spiritual energy rushed into the eyes of the Azure Lion Immortal.

The item inside the jade box was another medicinal herb that Fang Shu had extracted from that Supreme-grade Spirit Stone.

This herb is a Polygonatum plant. Although it does not have the same life-extending properties as Longevity Ginseng, it is still over a thousand years old and can be considered a precious herb that is three thousand years old.

Such spirit medicine is excellent whether used for alchemy breakthroughs or for preserving life.

The Azure Lion Immortal stared intently, muttering to himself, "You really are... really generous."

It's quite obvious that this person is truly tempted.

But the next moment, he exhaled, closed his eyes again, and casually slapped the medicine and its box back in front of Fang Shu.

"Take it back. Do you really think I care about something from a kid like you?"

Upon seeing this, Fang Shu also showed a hint of surprise.

The Azure Lion Immortal might be testing him, but he wasn't testing the Azure Lion Immortal. Since he had taken out this item, he was naturally willing to offer it to the other party, and willingly at that.

Anyway, Fang Shu is still young, and his need for such precious medicine is not as strong as that of the Immortal cultivator.

Even if he really needed it, he still had Supreme-grade Spirit Stone on hand, which he could easily exchange for in overseas Sea Market.

Why are you being so polite with me, my senior brother?

Immediately, Fang Shu began to persuade the Azure Lion Immortal in front of him to accept the medicine.

As it turns out, this old fellow, who spoke so generously when advising Wu Tong and his wife to accept the gift, is now acting like a stubborn old man when it comes to himself, refusing to accept it no matter what.

He even glared and bristled, almost as if he was about to have a falling out with Fang Shu.

"Go take a break! If you have nothing else to do, go down and have a good get-together with your bunch of people from your damn Daoist temple, give them some support, and stop getting in my way."

The Azure Lion Immortal spoke with drooping eyelids and without raising his head.

Seeing Fang Shu, Fang Shu had no choice but to do as he was told and put the precious medicine into his sleeve.

However, just as he was about to leave, the Azure Lion Immortal suddenly sent him another telepathic message.

Fang Shu paused slightly.

It wasn't that the bald old man suddenly changed his mind, but rather that the other party had instructed him not only to give gifts when he returned home, but also to receive more gifts and try to take advantage of the situation.

The Azure Lion Immortal said quietly, "Opportunity knocks but once—what kind of ambition is it to go to sea with others? If you were so capable, you should have just seized any one of the treasure ships in the manor."

These words, when they reached Fang Shu's ears, filled him with surprise and doubt, but also stirred a restless desire within him.