Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1153: Exchange what one has for what one lacks

Chapter 1153: Exchange what one has for what one lacks

Soon, a steaming pot of Immortal Tea was brewed.

Nangong Yiwang picked up the teapot and poured a cup for each of Shen Long and the other three.

Ning Hong raised his cup, took a sip, and a look of appreciation appeared on his face.

"Not bad. Good tea, good tea."

Ning Hong praised.

Shen Long lifted his cup and took a sip, feeling a refreshing sensation flow into his Sea of Souls, bolstering his Divine Soul slightly.

Wang Yuan and the other two took a sip of the Spiritual Tea and expressed their praise.

With the tea consumed, the conversation began to flow, and the five started discussing alchemy techniques.

"Madam Nangong, your Nangong Family has a long-standing heritage; surely you can refine Third Grade Dao Pills?"

Shen Long asked casually.

"You jest, Taoist Friend Qian. The difficulty of refining Third Grade Dao Pills is exceedingly high. I lack such skill, though Second Grade Dao Pills are within my reach."

Nangong Yiwang replied.

"For Madam Nangong to refine Second Grade Dao Pills is already admirable. I myself can only refine First Grade Dao Pills."

Wang Yuan said with a face full of envy.

Ning Hong nodded and said, "The higher the rank of Dao Pills, the harder it is to refine. This is simply the reality."

"The main issue is the scarcity of materials. If provided with ample resources, I would have a greater chance of refining Third Grade Dao Pills."

Bai Xu remarked.

"Materials are one aspect, but the rank of the Immortal Flame is also critical. With a Second Rank Immortal Flame, there’s a greater likelihood of refining Third Grade Dao Pills."

Nangong Yiwang said, glancing at Shen Long. "Taoist Friend Shen, can you refine Third Grade Dao Pills?"

"No, I can refine First and Second Grade Dao Pills. I’ve heard of Taoists in the Glazed Sea Domain who can refine Third Grade Dao Pills, so I came to take a look."

Shen Long said calmly.

"As far as I know, over ten million years ago, the Heavenly Ghost Sect had a Dao Pill Master who could refine Third Grade Dao Pills. However, he hasn’t appeared for many years. Rumor has it he’s passed away or perhaps secluded for cultivation."

Nangong Yiwang said.

A Dao Pill Master is a figure that major powers prioritize for cultivation and protection.

"Madam Nangong, you must be referring to the old ghost Xu! He’s been missing for over ten million years. If he hasn’t died, he should have ascended to Taiyi Golden Immortal by now. Either way, facing Minor Tribulations would be challenge enough for him."

Ning Hong remarked.

Golden Immortal cultivators must endure a Minor Tribulation every million years, with its severity increasing each time.

Many Golden Immortal cultivators are trapped at bottlenecks for years, unable to overcome them, dying not by the hand of enemies but under the weight of tribulations.

"Indeed! I’m about to face my second Minor Tribulation. I hope I can safely pass this trial."

Wang Yuan said, with a trace of fear flashing in her eyes.

For Golden Immortal cultivators, the first three Minor Tribulations can be weathered with external aids like treasures, formations, and secret talismans. But the fourth Minor Tribulation becomes far more challenging—and increasingly so moving forward.

"It’s merely the second Minor Tribulation. Madam Wang, with a Second Rank Immortal Array and defensive treasures prepared, you should be able to pass through safely. No need to worry."

Nangong Yiwang assured.

After chatting for over an hour, Nangong Yiwang proposed a resource exchange, and the other four all expressed their agreement.

Nangong Yiwang brought out dozens of items, ranging from First and Second Grade Dao Pills to high-aged Immortal Elixirs—among them a three-million-year-old Primordial Soul Flower.

"Exchange for items of equal value."

Nangong Yiwang said.

"Madam Nangong, I propose exchanging a Five-Thunder Mysterious Sesame Fruit for your Primordial Soul Flower and a 3.3-million-year-old Seven Leaves Soul Nurturing Flower. How about it?"

Shen Long transmitted his voice, producing a finely crafted Green Jade Box and handing it to Nangong Yiwang.

Seven Leaves Soul Nurturing Flower is the primary ingredient in refining the Seven Leaves Soul Nurturing Pill, which enhances Divine Soul Power.

If his Divine Soul grows exceptionally strong, even with Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts to resist Divine Soul attacks, the Soul Subduing Roar would still affect Golden Immortal cultivators.

During his journey to Tianchen Tomb, Shen Long obtained a piece of Golden Spirit Immortal Wood over 6 million years old. Chu Buyu refined two sets of Golden Spirit Pearls for him.

Golden Spirit Pearls are sets of Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts that, when worn, steadily enhance Divine Soul Power. The longer they’re worn, the stronger one’s Divine Soul becomes.

Nangong Yiwang opened the jade box, verified it contained the Five-Thunder Mysterious Sesame Fruit, nodded, and agreed to the exchange.

Most items Nangong Yiwang offered were traded away, while Wang Yuan brought out dozens of materials, trading away only ten or so.

Ning Hong offered over a hundred materials in exchange, including a Middle Grade Immortal Bean, usable for refining Golden Immortal Phase Bean Soldiers.

In the Myriad Beasts Tower exists a Dao Soldier tree, though it has yet to bear Immortal Beans due to its excessively lengthy growth cycle.

Shen Long traded a Five-Thunder Mysterious Sesame Fruit to obtain the Middle Grade Immortal Bean. When his turn for exchange came...

He presented dozens of items, including 3-4-million-year-old Immortal Elixirs, as well as Five-Thunder Mysterious Sesame Fruit and Dragon Phoenix Fruit.

"Taoist Friend Qian, what’s inside those two jade bottles?"

Wang Yuan pointed at two Green Jade Vases, curious.

"Two drops of Golden Spirit Immortal Milk! These are exchanged for Golden Immortal Realm True Spirit Devouring Immortal Cicada’s Essence Blood and True Spirit Core—or items of equivalent value."

Shen Long replied.

"Golden Spirit Immortal Milk?"

An astonished look flashed across the faces of Ning Hong and the other three.

Although Tianyue Sect, Flying Snow Clan, and the Nangong Family could produce Golden Spirit Immortal Milk, it was too scarce to be distributed equally among all Golden Immortal cultivators.

"Taoist Friend Qian, I’d like to exchange Golden Immortal Realm True Spirit Golden Flame Tiger’s Essence Blood and True Spirit Core for one drop of Golden Spirit Immortal Milk. How do you feel about that?"

Nangong Yiwang transmitted her voice, making an offer.

Wang Yuan, Ning Hong, and Bai Xu also privately messaged Shen Long with their offers, all eager for the Golden Spirit Immortal Milk.

As they lacked the True Spirit Devouring Immortal Cicada Essence Blood, Shen Long naturally wouldn’t trade Golden Spirit Immortal Milk to them. Instead, he exchanged some Second Grade Dao Pills and alchemy materials with them.

Following the completion of the exchange, Shen Long and the other three gradually departed.

Nangong Yiwang arranged for accommodations for Shen Long, placing him in the Green Flood Dragon Pavilion near Azure Dragon Garden to show her respect.

After Shen Long and the other three left Azure Dragon Garden, Nangong Yunyao and a tall, blue-clad man emerged and sat beside Nangong Yiwang.

Nangong Yiwang briefly explained the content of their discussion and the resources exchanged. Nangong Yunyao frowned thoughtfully and said, "As far as I know, around 100,000 years ago, someone was inquiring about the Essence Blood and True Spirit Core of the Golden Immortal Realm True Spirit Devouring Immortal Cicada. Could it be him?"

"Most likely! This man explicitly avoided Golden Flame Tiger’s Essence Blood and Core; perhaps the Golden Immortal Realm True Spirit Devouring Immortal Cicada’s Essence Blood and Core are of great utility to him."

The blue-clad man analyzed.

"Ziyang, assign some people to investigate any news regarding the Essence Blood of the Golden Immortal Realm True Spirit Devouring Immortal Cicada. Try to acquire it. That Taoist Friend Qian has many treasures and is likely from a major faction. Building goodwill with him could lead to positive relations."

Nangong Yiwang instructed.

"Elder Yiwang, owning treasures doesn’t necessarily mean he belongs to a major faction, does it?"

Nangong Ziyang voiced his doubt.

"Did you forget about my Soul Listening Beast? It can sense the strength of one’s Divine Soul. Taoist Friend Qian is only at the Golden Immortality Early Stage, but his Divine Soul is exceptionally powerful, rivaling that of Mid-Stage Golden Immortal cultivators. He must have cultivated a Divine Soul technique. Additionally, casually offering Jade Lake Dragon Brew Tea for us to enjoy and trading Golden Spirit Immortal Milk and Second Rank Immortal Puppets—these are not deeds an ordinary Golden Immortal can achieve."

Nangong Yiwang calmly analyzed.

"Regardless of his background, it’s never a bad idea to forge ties with a Dao Pill Master."

Nangong Yunyao added.

"Understood. I’ll handle it immediately."

Nangong Ziyang agreed, taking his leave to carry out the task.