Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 340

Chapter 340 A Massive Amount of Fire Cloud Crystals, the God Emperor Bows Down (Seeking Further Subscriptions)

“Senior Wang, Fellow Daoist Qianling has already given me a gift of thanks, there’s no need for more…”

Li Chang’an was about to refuse.

But before he could finish speaking, a gleaming spirit armor appeared before him.

The fourth-tier aura emanating from the armor captivated him.

“This item is called the ‘Mysterious Spirit Tortoise Armor,’ a low-grade fourth-tier item. It was forged by a fourth-tier weapon-refining master using fourth-tier tortoise shell as material,”

Wang Yannian, the patriarch of the Wang family, explained to Li Chang’an with a smile.

The quality of this treasure

far surpassed Li Chang’an’s existing Crimson Scale Armor.

Most importantly, this Mysterious Spirit Tortoise Armor could accumulate power normally, and in times of crisis, it would automatically activate a spiritual energy shield, sufficient to withstand attacks from Nascent Soul experts.

According to Wang Yannian’s tests, under normal conditions, it could withstand three to five attacks from early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

In other words

, with this armor, Li Chang’an no longer needed to worry about sneak attacks from Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

Even if ambushed, he would have enough time to react and use the Rift Talisman to escape.

“Young friend Li, I’ve heard you have the reputation of being a ‘coward,’ especially skilled at self-preservation. This Mystic Spirit Tortoise Shell is perfect for you; please accept it.”

“Thank you, Senior!”

Having been put on such a show, Li Chang’an naturally couldn’t refuse.

He genuinely wanted the Mystic Spirit Tortoise Shell.

After accepting it,

Li Chang’an took out the finest spiritual tea, fruits, and pastries to entertain this Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Wang Yannian showed no airs of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, treating Li Chang’an like an elder, gently sharing his cultivation experience.

This conversation lasted for several hours,

providing Li Chang’an with much to learn.

However,

Li Chang’an felt something was strange.

This Wang family patriarch seemed overly kind to him.

Besides sharing his cultivation experience, he frequently asked if he had any cultivation-related questions.

Even a true junior member of the Wang family might not receive such treatment.

The next day, as dawn broke,

Wang Yannian finished his sharing of insights.

He stroked his beard and chuckled, “Young friend Li, your Changqing Mountain estate is quite well-managed, but it seems somewhat deserted. Have you considered finding a Daoist partner?”

Hearing this, Li Chang’an’s heart skipped a beat.   He’d heard

similar words from Jiang Xuanyuan before.   Unexpectedly, this Wang family patriarch had come here also to introduce him to a Daoist partner.   Or rather, to have him marry into the Wang family!   ”Senior Wang, this junior is devoted to the Dao of Immortality and has no intention of seeking a Daoist partner.”   ”Haha, young friend Li, don’t be so sure of yourself.”   Wang Yannian was very direct, immediately offering Li Chang’an his terms.   If Li Chang’an was willing to marry into the Wang family,   the Wang family would fully support his Nascent Soul stage!   Hearing this,   Li Chang’an was secretly alarmed.   The Wang family was indeed different from the other three cultivation forces in Zhao Kingdom; they were actually willing to nurture an outsider like him.   Clearly, as long as he married into the Wang family, he would be completely accepted as one of their own.   It should be noted that even though Jiang Xuanyuan had already reached the Nascent Soul stage, he still couldn’t completely integrate into the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty. The entire Great Qi royal family remained wary of him, only offering him numerous benefits because they valued his Nascent Soul strength.   Wang Yannian smiled gently, “Young friend Li, my Wang family has been able to reach where we are today by continuously absorbing geniuses from other clans. My ancestors were also men who married into the family.”   He told Li Chang’an about the origins of his lineage to reassure him.   Furthermore,   he mentioned many outstanding descendants of his lineage.   There were more than five descendants who became the Holy Maiden of the Wang family, each possessing at least a half-step Immortal Golden Core quality.   The most outstanding among them was naturally Wang Qianling.   At this point,   Wang Yannian smiled and said, “Young friend Li, you saved Qianling’s life. If this were in the mortal world, she should repay you with her body.”   ”Ancestor…”   Wang Qianling gave a soft reproachful sound, a faint blush appearing on her pretty face.   She seemed to be somewhat reproachful, but she did not refute Wang Yannian’s words.   Li Chang’an felt a sense of unease.   This old man and young man had clearly come prepared.   If he simply nodded, he could hope to become Wang Qianling’s Daoist partner, gradually integrate into the Wang family, and gain access to their resources.   However,   this also meant he would have to shoulder family responsibilities,   which contradicted his own cultivation philosophy.   Li Chang’an tactfully said, “Thank you for your kindness, senior. I am focused solely on cultivation and truly have no interest in Daoist partners.”   ”In that case, I will not force you. If young friend Li changes his mind, you are welcome to come to my Wang family at any time,”   Wang Yannian promised.   The Wang family’s doors were always open to Li Chang’an.   As long as Li Chang’an was willing to join, the Wang family would never treat him as an outsider and would provide him with the best resources.   As he spoke,   Wang Yannian sighed.   ”When I was young, I was also devoted to the Dao, believing that matters of the heart would only waste my cultivation time. Later, to continue the family line, I was forced to seek a Daoist partner. Hundreds of years have passed, and that partner has long since passed away.”   He expressed understanding for Li Chang’an’s choice.   But he informed him   that Li Chang’an’s thinking was simply due to his youth.   One day, he would tire of the lonely years of cultivation and need a good companion. Having   said this,   Wang Yannian transformed into a rainbow and departed.   Wang Qianling did not follow him, remaining on Changqing Mountain.   She looked apologetic and said to Li Chang’an, “Fellow Daoist Li, I have already told the Ancestor that you cannot agree to marry into the family, but the Ancestor insisted on bringing this up with you. I am truly sorry.”   ”It’s alright, Senior Wang was only thinking of the family.”

Li Chang’an didn’t take it to heart; it was just a difference in perspective.

In the ensuing conversation,

Li Chang’an learned that the Wang family patriarch’s past experiences were indeed very similar to his own.

Both were single-mindedly devoted to the path of immortality, unwilling to waste time on anything else.

However, not long ago, when this senior went to the mortal realm to scavenge for geniuses, he suddenly fell in love with a mortal woman, changing his previous views on matters of the heart.

That was why he said Li Chang’an was still young.

“Senior Wang is over six hundred years old, yet he’s in love with a mortal girl not even twenty…”

Li Chang’an was somewhat speechless.

With such a large age gap, could they really be attracted to each other?

Wang Qianling was also puzzled, but simply felt that as long as the patriarch was happy, that was all that mattered.

Not long after ,

Wang Qianling also left Changqing Mountain.

After watching her depart, Li Chang’an immediately tested the protective effect of the Xuanling Turtle Shell.

He used numerous powerful formations, continuously bombarding the Xuanling Turtle Shell, but not even a single mark was left.

“What a treasure!”

Li Chang’an smiled, quite satisfied.

This tortoise shell was enough for him to wear until he reached the Nascent Soul realm.

He immediately put it on and laughed, “This is just a thank-you gift. I still don’t have any deep ties with the Wang family, so it’s basically free.”

“Hehehe, Li Chang’an, I think Wang Qianling seems to have feelings for you. Why don’t you just go along with her and marry into the Wang family, saving yourself hundreds of years of detours?”

Long Niu suddenly came over carrying a guqin, asking with a strange smile.

Li Chang’an glanced at him: “Why do you laugh so awfully? Who taught you that?”

“I learned it from that evil spirit. He said it’s the laughter of a strong person.”

“…”

Li Chang’an was too lazy to pay attention to him and returned to his cave to cultivate in seclusion.

…

Meanwhile, in the Fire Cloud Secret Realm.

His puppet body had already arrived at the center of the Tianlan Divine Domain.

Tianlan Divine City!

He entered an underground trading place according to the location he had scouted beforehand.

This kind of place is similar to the black market outside, where almost all the traded items are treasures that cannot be seen in the light of day.

Most of the secret transactions in the entire Tianlan Divine Domain are carried out here.

Li Chang’an did not waste any time.

He went directly to the person in charge, handed over a bag of spirit stones, and released the aura of a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, requesting to buy Fire Cloud Crystals.

“Your Majesty, this way please!”

The man, named Jia Yuan, respectfully led Li Chang’an to a separate trading area.

The quality of the treasures in this small trading area far surpassed those in the larger trading area.

Of course,

there were also fewer cultivators in this area.

Almost all of them were Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Jia Yuan transmitted his voice to Li Chang’an: “Your Majesty, a batch of Fire Cloud Crystals will be delivered in two hours, a total of more than ten pieces, varying in size. Everyone present will likely compete for them, so you need to prepare enough spirit stones.”

“Okay, I understand.”

Li Chang’an had a considerable amount of spirit stones in his pocket and didn’t care.

This place was mostly populated by Foundation Establishment cultivators; it was unlikely anyone with more wealth than him would appear.

There were still two hours before the competition began.

He didn’t wait idly, but instead walked through the stalls in this area, using his Stone Eye to examine them, unexpectedly finding a few treasures of decent quality.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

A group of black-clad cultivators suddenly entered the area, each carrying a jade plate.

On the plates

were pieces of Fire Cloud Crystals of varying sizes.

The smallest was no bigger than a fingernail, while the largest was the size of a pigeon’s egg.

“Not bad,”

Li Chang’an murmured, a slight smile playing on his lips.

These Fire Cloud Crystals combined still wouldn’t satisfy his needs, but they were already quite a lot.

According to Jia Yuan, a Fire Cloud Crystal auction would be held periodically.

He only needed to participate in each auction and acquire all the Fire Cloud Crystals.

At most one month.

They could gather all the Vermilion Bird Sect’s requirements!

Soon,

the auction began.

The starting bid for that fingernail-sized Fire Cloud Crystal was one thousand mid-grade spirit stones.

This price surprised Li Chang’an. It

wasn’t too expensive,

but too cheap

. The Fire Cloud Crystal was a fourth-tier treasure; even at the size of a fingernail, it shouldn’t be so cheap.

“In the outside world, it would probably fetch an astronomical price, but this is a secret realm. Apart from that Fire Cloud God Lord, no one has any use for the Fire Cloud Crystal.”

Li Chang’an understood after a moment’s thought.

The reason it was so cheap was simply because these Foundation Establishment cultivators had no use for it; even a higher grade wouldn’t matter.

They bought the Fire Cloud Crystal to offer to various Golden Core cultivators in exchange for their protection or goodwill.

While he was pondering

this, the price of the Fire Cloud Crystal had already exceeded two thousand mid-grade spirit stones.

Li Chang’an immediately called out, “Three thousand mid-grade spirit stones!”

His words caused

a moment of silence throughout the area.

Three thousand mid-grade spirit stones, converted to low-grade spirit stones, amount to three hundred thousand, exceeding the entire fortune of many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Furthermore, judging from Li Chang’an’s calm tone, he likely had a considerable amount of spirit stones in his storage pouch.

Therefore,

no one else competed.

Li Chang’an easily acquired the Fire Cloud Crystal.

The subsequent dozen or so were the same; without exception, he acquired them all!

This astonishing wealth left many present speechless.

Some flashed greed in their eyes, but quickly lowered their heads, knowing that someone with such wealth was not someone they could afford to offend.

…

For the next month,

Li Chang’an was present at every Fire Cloud Crystal auction.

He didn’t care about the spirit stone expenditure, continuously purchasing Fire Cloud Crystals through various identities.

Just as he had predicted,

all the Fire Cloud Crystals he purchased exceeded the size of a human head, meeting the Vermilion Bird Sect’s requirements.

“Finally, enough!”

Li Chang’an felt relieved.

“Now, I can be a little more unrestrained in this world.”

His previous caution stemmed from a lack of Fire Cloud Crystals; he feared that excessive recklessness would cause serious trouble, and he hadn’t even attacked any Golden Core cultivators.

For a dignified Golden Core cultivator to mingle among Foundation Establishment cultivators

was an act of extreme caution.

“I’ll first explore other parts of this world and see if I can find more treasures,”

Li Chang’an decided.

This world was vast, comparable to the Southern Region of Zhao.

It contained hundreds of Golden Core cultivators, essentially God Emperors of this world, each controlling a different God Realm.

He had been here for a long time, remaining within the Tianlan God Realm and never venturing to other God Realms.

To be on the safe side,

Li Chang’an’s true form arrived in this area, storing his puppet body and all the Fire Cloud Crystals, intending to take them away from the secret realm.

However, as soon as he left this small area,

the person in charge, Jia Yuan, blocked his way.

“God King, why are you in such a hurry to leave?”

Jia Yuan smiled, a barely perceptible glint of greed in his eyes.

Li Chang’an saw through his thoughts and said calmly, “Jia Yuan, you, a mere Divine Venerable, dare to try and seize my spirit stones?”

“I naturally wouldn’t dare, but my master would.”

Jia Yuan’s words had barely finished when

a young figure appeared before Li Chang’an.

This man possessed extraordinary bearing, exuding an indescribable noble aura, and also had the cultivation of a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He sized up Li Chang’an for a few moments before coldly speaking,

“Fellow Daoist Li, our Tianlan Divine Domain explicitly forbids the clandestine trading of Fire Cloud Crystals, yet you have violated the law by purchasing Fire Cloud Crystals in large quantities, committing a capital offense!”

“Who are you?”

“I am Gao Kun, son of the Tianlan Divine Emperor!”

With a wave of his hand, a token appeared, engraved with the words “Tianlan.”

This token was clearly a third-tier treasure, carrying the aura of the Tianlan Divine Emperor, “Gao Tianlan.”

Gao Kun coldly shouted, “Fellow Daoist Li, hand over the Fire Cloud Crystals, and I may spare your life!”

Hearing this,

Li Chang’an couldn’t help but laugh.

“Fellow Daoist Gao, isn’t this underground trading market your family’s property? My purchase of Fire Cloud Crystals here is perfectly legal.”

“Nonsense! How could my Gao family tolerate such a thing? My father, Gao Tianlan, is fair and just. Every Fire Cloud Crystal he obtains has been offered to the Great God Lord; he has never traded with anyone privately!”

Gao Kun spoke righteously and solemnly, as if truly upholding the laws of the Tianlan Divine Realm. But   Li Chang’an had seen

this little trick of his countless times.   Clearly, these secretly traded Fire Cloud Crystals were bait.   If only small fish took the bait, Gao Kun wouldn’t intervene, treating it as a normal transaction, using Fire Cloud Crystals to earn spirit stones.   But if he encountered a big fish like Li Chang’an,   he would reveal himself.   Using the laws of the Divine Realm as an excuse, he would demand that Li Chang’an hand over all the Fire Cloud Crystals.   Gao Kun roared, “Fellow Daoist Li, if you don’t hand it over, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”   Li Chang’an smiled faintly, “Fellow Daoist Gao, does your father know you’re doing this kind of thing?”   ”Hmph! I’ve already said it, my Gao family has always followed the rules!”   ”Is that so? Then I’ll go ask him.”   Li Chang’an raised his hand and beckoned.   Gao Kun and Jia Yuan were like two chicks, captured in his grasp.   Both of them looked terrified, struggling desperately, but to no avail.   Even when Gao Kun used his third-tier token, he still couldn’t break free from Li Chang’an’s grasp.   Only then   did he finally realize that he had provoked an extraordinary being.

“A God Emperor! A God Emperor!”

Gao Kun was utterly shocked.

He had actually caught a giant dragon while fishing!

“Senior, spare my life! I didn’t know your identity, please give me a chance!”

Gao Kun begged repeatedly.

Jia Yuan, standing beside him, was equally terrified, pleading for mercy incessantly.

But Li Chang’an ignored them all.

In the blink of an eye,

he entered the God Emperor’s Palace in the center of the Divine City.

Deep within the God Emperor’s Palace, Gao Tianlan, who was cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of shock flashing in them.

The array he had set up outside had been easily broken!

“Which fellow Daoist is it?”

Gao Tianlan immediately left his secluded cultivation spot to greet Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an casually tossed Gao Kun and Jia Yuan to the ground, his body radiating the aura of a peak Golden Core cultivator.

“Fellow Daoist Gao, these two attempted to attack me, one of them claiming to be your descendant. What do you suggest we do?”

Sensing the aura emanating from Li Chang’an, Gao Tianlan was startled.

Clearly, Li Chang’an had come to interrogate him.

He inwardly groaned.

If they were to actually fight, he feared he wouldn’t last ten rounds.

Thinking of this,

Gao Tianlan waved his hand, unleashing a burst of Golden Core magic power, instantly killing Gao Kun and Jia Yuan right before Li Chang’an’s eyes.

“Fellow Daoist, neither of these two is a descendant of mine; they must be imposters.”

“Very well.”

Li Chang’an nodded slightly.

Next,

Gao Tianlan invited Li Chang’an to a secluded courtyard.

Feeling uneasy, he presented a storage bag as an apology.

“Please accept these Fire Cloud Crystals, Fellow Daoist.”

“Alright.”

Li Chang’an opened it and immediately smiled.

The Fire Cloud Crystals in this storage bag far exceeded what he had collected in the previous month—a veritable treasure trove.

In this small world, these Fire Cloud Crystals might not seem like much.

But in the outside world,

they represented a huge fortune!

He casually took out a Fire Cloud Crystal the size of a thumb, extracted a wisp of power from it, and swallowed it.

Instantly, his blood and qi became even hotter. This was

the path of body refinement.

He had made a slight improvement.

“The book’s records are accurate; this Fire Cloud Crystal is indeed a body-refining treasure. However, the effect of a single Fire Cloud Crystal is not as good as my third-tier body-refining elixir. It needs to be used in conjunction with other fourth-tier treasures,”

Li Chang’an pondered to himself.

The true need for Fire Cloud Crystals lies in fourth-tier body refining, something he was still far from achieving.

In any case, the more Fire Cloud Crystals the better.

He put away his storage bag and looked back at Gao Tianlan.

At this moment,

Gao Tianlan stared at him in disbelief .

“Fellow Daoist, you…you can actually absorb the power of the Fire Cloud Crystal?”

“Yes,”

Li Chang’an did not deny it.

Gao Tianlan was shocked. He immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Li Chang’an, his head almost touching the ground.

“Please teach me, Fellow Daoist!”

(End of Chapter)