Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 265 - 181 Jiang Man_1

Chapter 265: 181 Jiang Man_1

Half a year later, the door to the secret chamber opened, and Shen Long stepped out.

He had consumed several top-tier Vajra Bone Tempering Pills, further strengthening his physical body.

Leaving the Qingjun Pavilion, Shen Long strolled leisurely through the streets, taking in the sights.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Long found himself in front of a nine-story tower, above which hung a signboard with three golden characters reading "Sea Listening Tower."

With confident strides, Shen Long walked in and saw the hall was bustling with Foundation Establishment Cultivators, sitting in groups of three or two, enjoying tea and conversation.

His gaze swept through the room and settled on an energetic, green-robed elder behind the counter.

The green-robed elder was tall and thin, sporting a goatee, and possessed cultivation at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

A green-robed attendant hurried over, bowed respectfully, and said with enthusiasm, "May I know how I can assist you, senior?"

"Do you have any private rooms available?"

Shen Long inquired.

"Not at the moment; many seniors are occupying the ninth floor, but there are still seats available."

the green-robed attendant replied.

"Lead me to the ninth floor, and bring a pot of your finest tea,"

Shen Long ordered.

"Certainly, senior. Please follow me,"

the smile on the green-robed attendant’s face deepened as he led the way.

Shen Long followed the green-robed attendant to the ninth floor, where he found many Core Formation Cultivators.

"Eh, Taoist Friend Shen, it has been a while."

A familiar male voice rang out.

Shen Long followed the voice and saw Song He.

"Long time no see, Taoist Friend Song. Why are you here alone? Where are Taoist Friend Huang and the others?"

Shen Long smiled faintly and walked towards Song He.

"They’re busy with their own affairs. There are no private rooms left, but if Taoist Friend Shen doesn’t mind, you’re welcome to join me at my table,"

Song He offered warmly.

Shen Long nodded in agreement, sat down, and began to chat leisurely with Song He.

"By the way, I heard that Heavenly Fiend Island is after a Core Formation Cultivator. Have they caught him?"

Shen Long casually asked.

"No, many Core Formation Cultivators from Heavenly Fiend Island were deployed, but they couldn’t catch him. It is said that on one occasion, five Core Formation Cultivators had him cornered, yet he still managed to escape. The man practices the Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art, and his divine skills are unparalleled,"

Song He said.

He seemed to recall something and transmitted a message, "Taoist Friend Shen, the reward from Heavenly Fiend Island is substantial, but it’s not worth the risk for you. Lu Qian is very strong."

The massive bounty from Heavenly Fiend Island spurred many Core Formation Cultivators to pursue Lu Qian for the reward.

"What conflict does Lu Qian have with Heavenly Fiend Island? The Five Dragon Sect has been destroyed for many years now. Is it worth it to put such a high bounty on a Core Formation Cultivator?"

Shen Long wondered.

"It is said that Lu Qian killed one of Heavenly Fiend Island’s law enforcers. Another story claims that Lu Qian possesses the complete Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art. Furthermore, there are rumors that Lu Qian has a Spiritual Treasure on him,"

Song He explained.

"The complete Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art? A Spiritual Treasure!"

Shen Long exclaimed in surprise, knowing these two items could tempt many Core Formation Cultivators.

"These are just rumors, mostly unreliable. I find the first story to be more credible,"

a strikingly beautiful woman in a purple dress spoke up. Her gaze landed on Shen Long, and she courteously asked, "Are you Taoist Friend Shen, Shen Zhu?"

"Indeed,"

Shen Long nodded in confirmation.

"I am Jiang Man. I’ve heard about Taoist Friend Shen from Taoist Friend Song before, and it’s a pleasure to finally meet you in person. I have something I’d like to discuss with Taoist Friend Shen, if you’re available,"

the woman in the purple dress spoke politely.

Shen Long looked to Song He, who quickly communicated, "I have known Madam Jiang for over a hundred years; she’s an old acquaintance. She has a third-order Golden Thunder Eagle with formidable divine skills and makes her living by hunting Monster Beasts."

"Since you are a friend of Taoist Friend Song, let’s talk at my residence,"

Shen Long said.

"I wouldn’t want to impose."

Jiang Man’s face showed delight.

She followed Shen Long out of the Sea Listening Tower and headed back to the Qingjun Pavilion.

"Taoist Friend Song mentioned that Taoist Friend Shen is an alchemist. I wonder if Taoist Friend Shen has any high-quality healing elixirs? I’m willing to pay a premium for them."

Jiang Man went straight to the point.

"Of course, I have high-quality healing pills, but it depends on what Madam Jiang is willing to offer."

Shen Long said with a meaningful tone.

Jiang Man took out a cyan jade box and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long opened it to find a Seven Stars Spirit Cultivating Fruit inside.

"Seven Stars Spirit Cultivating Fruit!"

Shen Long nodded his head, took out a cyan jade box, and handed it to Jiang Man.

Jiang Man opened the cyan jade box, inside were five golden pills, each with nine pill patterns on their surface.

"These are high-grade Gold Ganoderma Pills; their healing effects are quite good."

Shen Long said.

Jiang Man’s face showed delight as she said, "Thank you, Taoist Friend Shen."

"If Madam Jiang comes across more Seven Stars Spirit Cultivating Fruits, please consider me first."

Shen Long said.

"Certainly, I won’t disturb Taoist Friend Shen’s cultivation any further, farewell."

After saying this, Jiang Man left the Qingjun Pavilion.

Shen Long patted a white Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, making the Pursuing Spirit Beast remember Jiang Man’s Divine Sense fluctuations.

Jiang Man managed to bring out a Seven Stars Spirit Cultivating Fruit, which genuinely surprised Shen Long.

Shen Long took out a blue, flickering Messaging Plate, inserted a spell, and Mu Weiwei’s voice rang out: "Taoist Friend Shen, are you available right now? I need to see you."

"I am. Where are you?"

Shen Long asked.

"I’m at the entrance to your residence; Fairy Han told me."

Mu Weiwei said.

Shen Long opened the door and saw Mu Weiwei standing at the entrance, inviting her in.

"Long time no see, Fairy Mu."

Shen Long greeted her.

"Taoist Friend Shen, do you have any pills that can heal lightning strikes?"

Mu Weiwei cut to the chase.

"Yes, Snow Jade Ointment; it’s for external application."

Shen Long took out a cyan jade box, opened it, and inside was some white, pasty substance.

The Snow Jade Ointment’s pill formula had been seized from an evil cultivator by Shen Long. He had gathered the ingredients and successfully refined the Snow Jade Ointment.

"I received a message that the Star Moon Marketplace is preparing to hold an auction, with essence blood of a third-order Flood Dragon for sale. Here are two Spirit Nurturing Fruits and a carcass of a third-order, middle-stage Blood Clam Beast, to exchange for your Snow Jade Ointment. Agreed?"

Mu Weiwei took out a cyan Storage Bag and handed it to Shen Long.

"The Star Moon Marketplace!"

An contemplative expression appeared on Shen Long’s face as he accepted the Storage Bag and handed the jade box to Mu Weiwei.

The Star Moon Marketplace is one of the four major marketplaces of the Outer Sea, controlled by the Sun Moon Palace and the Su Family, and rich in resources.

"Thank you, Taoist Friend Shen."

Mu Weiwei said gratefully, putting away the jade box.

"Fairy Mu, Heavenly Fiend Island is offering a hefty reward for capturing Lu Qian. Do you know why?"

Shen Long inquired casually.

"I heard that Lu Qian killed a protector of Heavenly Fiend Island. There’s also a rumor that Lu Qian acquired a Spiritual Treasure on Immortal Fall Island and that’s why he’s being hunted down by Heavenly Fiend Island."

Mu Weiwei spoke, then, as though thinking of something, added, "Taoist Friend Shen, I advise you not to get involved in such matters. These kinds of things are not uncommon in the Outer Sea. It’s said that Lu Qian practices the Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art and has significant Divine Skills. There’s no need for you to provoke him."

"Thanks for the warning. I was just curious and wanted to ask. By the way, do you have any spiritual medicines or Spirit Fruits that can nurture the Divine Soul?"

Shen Long changed the subject.

Mu Weiwei’s face showed difficulty as she shook her head, "No, those kinds of items are quite precious and usually only appear at large-scale auctions. The upcoming auction at the Star Moon Marketplace might have them, so you might try your luck there."

Shen Long nodded and began to chat idly with Mu Weiwei.

After chatting for a quarter of an hour, Mu Weiwei took her leave.

The next morning, Shen Long left the marketplace and turned into a streak of Escape Light, breaking through the sky as he flew high. He intended to attend the auction at the Star Moon Marketplace, hoping to acquire the essence blood of the third-order Flood Dragon.