Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 377 - 286 Leaving Northern Sea_1

Chapter 377: 286 Leaving Northern Sea_1

Star Moon marketplace, a golden pavilion that soared eighteen stories high, proudly displayed a golden square signboard above its entrance. Inscribed on it in a style that seemed like dragons soaring and phoenixes dancing were three silver characters "Qixia Building," shimmering with spiritual light, capturing the attention of passersby.

This was a store operated by the Qixia Alliance, frequented by a large number of cultivators coming in and out, making it a bustling place.

On the seventeenth floor, a thin, golden-robed old man was sitting on a cyan jade chair, to whom Chen Gongxi was reporting.

"We have increased the bounty again, but there’s still no news. Why do we suddenly need to collect a fourth-grade Golden-Eyed Beast’s inner core?"

Chen Gongxi asked, puzzled.

"It’s an order from above. We’re here to carry out commands, not ask questions. You’ll be told what you need to know."

The golden-robed elder instructed.

Chen Gongxi responded with a sound, his expression respectful.

He pulled out a messaging plate that twinkled with golden light, inserted a spell into it, and with a joyous expression, said, "Elder Jin, a senior has obtained a fourth-grade Golden-Eyed Beast’s inner core on the fifteenth floor."

Chen Gongxi reported.

"Understood, I will meet him personally."

The golden-robed elder stood and headed downstairs.

Upon arriving on the fifteenth floor, he saw a tall, red-shirted young man.

"I am Jin Bao. How may I address the Taoist friend?"

The golden-robed elder said while cupping his fists, sizing up the red-shirted young man.

The red-shirted young man had several spirit beast bags tied around his waist and exuded a heavy murderous aura, clearly a seasoned killer.

"My surname is Long. I’ve heard that the Qixia Alliance pays handsomely for the Golden-Eyed Beast’s fourth-grade inner core. Taoist Friend Jin, this is the inner core of an early-stage fourth-grade Golden-Eyed Beast."

As the red-shirted young man spoke, he fetched a beautifully crafted golden jade box, opened it, and inside was a gold-colored sphere the size of an egg.

After carefully inspecting the demon core to confirm there was no issue, Elder Jin asked, "What would the Taoist friend like?"

"Fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood."

The red-shirted young man replied.

Elder Jin’s expression turned awkward as he said, "Sorry, we don’t have it. It is in high demand and short supply."

"I want a miracle elixir that can heal injuries caused by thunder strikes."

The red-shirted young man stated.

"Here is a box of Snow Jade Ointment from Mount Tian. It’s crafted using millennium-aged Tian Shan Snow Lotus as the primary ingredient and is quite effective for healing injuries caused by thunder strikes."

Elder Jin retrieved a white jade box and handed it to the red-shirted young man.

The red-shirted young man opened the jade box, revealing some ointment inside.

"Golden-Eyed Beasts are rare and shouldn’t be treated like ordinary fourth-grade demon cores! A box of Snow Jade Ointment is too little, add five Jade Divine Fruits, and that might be about right."

The red-shirted young man bargained.

"Five Jade Divine Fruits? I cannot produce that many. At most, two—the Jade Divine Fruit is not an ordinary spirit fruit either," Elder Jin said.

"Three, and not one less," the red-shirted young man stated firmly.

"Deal," Elder Jin agreed, and he instructed someone to fetch the Jade Divine Fruits.

"Taoist Friend Long has great skills to have found a fourth-grade Golden-Eyed Beast. We’ve sent many to look for one, but could not find any fourth-grade Golden-Eyed Beasts."

Elder Jin said with a smile.

"Just luck."

The red-shirted young man replied indifferently.

"If Taoist Friend Long happens to slay another fourth-grade Golden-Eyed Beast, please consider our Qixia Alliance first. We will surely not let you suffer a loss," Elder Jin said enthusiastically.

The red-shirted young man nodded and asked, "By the way, Taoist Friend Jin, do you have any news of a fourth-grade Flood Dragon?"

"A fourth-grade Flood Dragon? Years ago, there was news of a fourth-grade Wind Flood Dragon appearing in the Absolute Spirit Sea Domain. Golden Crow True Monarch and several other friends joined forces to slay it, but the Flood Dragon escaped into the depths of the Absolute Spirit Sea Domain, and its fate is unknown. Other than that, there has been no recent word of a fourth-grade Flood Dragon."

Elder Jin answered.

The red-shirted young man seemed disappointed but then remembered something and continued, "What about the demon core of a fourth-grade Green Wind Roc?"

"We’re currently out of stock. We’ve just sold the last fourth-grade Green Wind Roc’s demon core not long ago. If the Taoist friend is interested, they could try their luck in the Hengduan Mountains. That place is rich in monster beast resources, and even mutant fourth-grade Monster Beasts have been sighted."

Elder Jin suggested.

"The Hengduan Mountains!" The red-shirted young man frowned slightly, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.

Before long, Chen Gongxi came up, holding a cyan storage bag, which he handed to the red-shirted young man.

After verifying the contents, the red-shirted young man stood up and left.

Once outside the marketplace, the red-shirted young man transformed into a red escape light and soared into the sky.

Three days later, the red-shirted young man descended onto an uninhabited island spanning over a hundred miles. His features blurred, returning to his true face—it was Shen Long.

The Gold-Winged Windroc was weakened after traversing the Heavenly Tribulation.

Walking into a hidden cave, he released the Gold-Winged Windroc, its body covered in blood.

"Master!"

The Gold-Winged Windroc uttered in human tongue, its voice somewhat coarse.

"Don’t talk, focus on healing."

Shen Long opened a white jade box and applied the Snow Jade Ointment to the more severe wounds before returning the Gold-Winged Windroc to the spirit beast bag.

Exiting the cave, Shen Long transformed into an escape light and disappeared.

Returning to the Golden Flood Dragon marketplace, Shen Long went back to the Golden Cicada Pavilion.

He entered the practice room and proceeded to the Myriad Beasts Tower, arriving at the fourth floor.

Shen Long approached the Myriad Beasts Stele and, as expected, the information had been changed for the Gold-Winged Windroc. Its rank had been altered to the initial stage of the fourth order, and the Purity of Bloodline had become five.

The Gold-Winged Windroc could now speak the human tongue and communicate with Shen Long. If this news were to spread, it would shake the entire Qianyang Realm.

For a fourth-order Spirit Beast to attain a Purity of Bloodline of five was an extremely rare occurrence in the history of the Qianyang Realm.

He released the Gold-Winged Windroc and instructed, "Stay here and heal your wounds. Do not damage the Spirit Fields or the Spiritual Medicines, and do not fight with the Ice Flood Dragon."

"Yes, master."

The Gold-Winged Windroc assented, its voice weakened.

Shen Long left the Myriad Beasts Tower, intending to craft the Three-Leaf Jade God Pill.

He took out a law disk shimmering with red light, inputted a spell, and Lin Sisi’s voice emerged, "Uncle Shen, you are truly at the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace."

"Master Nephew Lin, how come you are also at the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace?" Shen Long asked, puzzled.

"Disciple and a few fellow sect members were traveling through the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm when Senior Brother Xu mentioned he was looking for you but couldn’t find you. He asked me to convey a message for him – Master Uncle Lin has gathered a thousand-year Qingfeng Grass, and you should return to the headquarters when you have time," Lin Sisi said.

"Understood, how did you know I was in the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace?" Shen Long asked, still puzzled.

"Disciple has developed a few informants to help gather intelligence. They have seen your portrait, and when you appeared in the marketplace, they spotted you and immediately reported to me," Lin Sisi explained.

Shen Long suddenly realized and instructed, "Come to the Golden Cicada Pavilion! I have something to tell you."

"Yes, Uncle Shen."

Lin Sisi complied.

Shen Long put away the Messaging Plate and went out, taking a seat in the hall.

Less than half an hour later, Lin Sisi arrived.

"Disciple greets Uncle Shen."

Lin Sisi bowed with a respectful expression.

She was currently at the middle stage of Core Formation and had heard of the abundant Monster Beast resources in the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm, so she specially came here to hunt Monster Beasts to earn cultivation resources.

The overall strength of the Spirit Control Sect wasn’t strong, and the resources needed by a Core Formation Cultivator were numerous. Relying solely on the sect’s stipend was far from enough for her to advance further on the path of immortality.

Shen Long asked about Lin Sisi’s recent circumstances, and she answered truthfully.

She had only arrived in the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace half a month ago and had been active in the Inner Sea before that.

"This Nine Curves Demon Tempting Scent is for you; Monster Beasts below the fourth order will find it very difficult to resist its allure."

Shen Long took out a gold-coloured incense stick and handed it to Lin Sisi.

"Thank you, Uncle Shen."

Lin Sisi’s expression was excited as she received the incense with both hands. With this incense, her Monster Beast hunts would be much easier.

"Here is a set of third-order Formation and a bottle of Bright Moon Pill, for you. And keep an eye out for these materials for me."

Shen Long handed Lin Sisi a blue Storage Bag and a blue Jade Slip.

The third-order Formation was something he had confiscated from a Core Formation Cultivator. It wasn’t much use for him to keep it.

Lin Sisi thanked him again, her hands taking the Storage Bag and Jade Slip. She immersed her Divine Sense into the Jade Slip.

"Uncle Shen, if there’s news about these items, should Disciple inform you at the Golden Cicada Pavilion?" Lin Sisi asked.

"No need, you find a way to get them for me, or send someone to inform me at the headquarters," Shen Long spoke.

He had been unable to find a fourth-order Flood Dragon and was thinking of returning to the Donghua Cultivation Realm, where he might find one.

Besides, Shen Long knew that using Demon Attracting Grass to kill fourth-order Monster Beasts for too long could cause problems; it was time to return to the Donghua Cultivation Realm and lay low for a while.

"Yes, Uncle Shen."

Lin Sisi agreed readily.

Shen Long took out the Messaging Plate, inputted a spell, and said, "Song He, come to the Golden Cicada Pavilion, I have to speak with you."

"Yes, Senior Shen."

Song He replied affirmatively.

It didn’t take long before Song He arrived.

"Master Nephew Lin, this is Song He. He often hunts Monster Beasts overseas. You can help each other out."

Shen Long introduced pointing to Song He.

"Since it’s Master Nephew Lin of Senior Shen, I will certainly cooperate well with Fairy Lin," Song He promised.

"If you can work together, that’s great. If not, let it be," Shen Long said.

Song Yan was his privately groomed force, so naturally, he couldn’t just hand her over to Lin Sisi.

After giving a few instructions, Shen Long let them leave.

He contacted Song Yan using the Messaging Plate and entrusted her with a few things, asking her to help keep an eye out for some materials.

After finishing these tasks, Shen Long left the Golden Cicada Pavilion and met up with Shen Hai.

They reached a splendid hall with a plaque that read "Golden Flood Dragon Hall," where there was a Transference Array to take them back to the Inner Sea.

Shen Long and Shen Hai strode into the hall. Inside there were two Transference Arrays, some people were arriving through them, and others were leaving.

They stepped onto one of the Arrays and paid a sum of Spirit Stones.

Once ten people were gathered, the guard inputted a spell into the Array; a dazzling Spiritual Light shot up to the sky, engulfing their figures.