Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 941 - 850 Nangong Ming

Chapter 941: 850 Nangong Ming

Shen Long smiled indifferently and said, "This cultivation technique has been widely circulated, who knows where the complete technique resides."

Beast Immortal Scripture allows the casting of some Divine Skills of the True Spirit, which interests many great forces. Naturally, Shen Long would not admit to having it, at least not before he successfully cultivates the tenth layer.

"That’s true. Taoist Friend Shen should be able to deter the ordinary Eighth Rank Monster Beasts, right?"

Li Xiao asked.

"Yes."

Shen Long honestly admitted, as it was something that could not be concealed.

"Taoist Friend Shen, we have discovered an Eighth Rank Early Stage Wailing Infant Beast in the Tianquan Realm. It has not yet transformed into human form and is proficient in the Water System Divine Skills, which makes it very troublesome. Could you help us eliminate this creature?"

Li Xiao’s tone was earnest.

"An Eighth Rank Early Stage Wailing Infant Beast?"

Shen Long was slightly surprised.

"If I remember correctly, this Wailing Infant Beast appeared tens of thousands of years ago, right? You have found its traces?"

Chu Buyu said.

Su Changfeng had collected a lot of information about the Tianquan Realm, including the local customs, major powers, resources, dangerous areas, etc., to help Shen Long and Chu Buyu understand the Tianquan Realm better.

"We did find it, but we are not confident in capturing it. It can’t beat us, is intent on fleeing, and we can’t catch up,"

Li Xiao explained.

"What can we gain from this?"

Shen Long asked.

"Name your price! We will do our best to satisfy it,"

Li Xiao’s tone remained earnest.

"I haven’t decided yet. Once I do, I will let you know. Just consider it a promise that you owe me—one within your ability to fulfill,"

Shen Long said.

He intended to ask the Profound Yin Palace to inquire about the news of an Eighth Rank Monster Bird with the Vermilion Bird Bloodline. However, since he just mentioned that he didn’t have the subsequent techniques, he naturally couldn’t ask right away.

"No problem, Taoist Friend Shen. Could you help us eliminate the Wailing Infant Beast first? We are afraid it will leave its current lair. We can use a Top Grade Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasure to travel, and it won’t take a month to reach the destination. The auction is over three months away, so there’s ample time,"

Li Xiao said.

"Alright, I’ll notify Taoist Friend Wang. I’ve already agreed to visit a few other friends, so it’ll be a bit later before I go."

Shen Long said, his gaze fixed on Li Xiao and Chen Yin.

He and Li Xiao weren’t very close, and Shen Long didn’t entirely trust them, but they had no grudges against him, so they likely wouldn’t set a trap against him.

"No problem, that’s only fair. Let’s set off the day after tomorrow, how about that?"

Li Xiao said.

Shen Long agreed and started to chat idly with them.

After half an hour, Shen Long and Chu Buyu bid farewell and left.

They strolled through the streets, purchasing a batch of Alchemy and Tool Refining Materials.

Over four hours later, as the sky darkened, Shen Long and Chu Buyu appeared on a quiet street, standing in front of a three-story Green Pavilion with the words "Green Rainbow Pavilion" inscribed on the signboard.

Chu Buyu sent a Sound Transmission Talisman, and the door opened. Qin Yuying came out to welcome them inside.

"Where’s Changfeng?"

Shen Long asked.

"Elder Brother is out gathering resources and hasn’t returned yet. He asked me to rent this place to serve as a base of operations."

Qin Yuying stated truthfully.

Shen Long nodded, took out a red Messaging Plate, input a spell, and asked, "Taoist Friend Wang, where are you staying? We are at the Green Rainbow Pavilion."

"We are at the Qingmu Pavilion. Taoist Friend Shen, there’s a gathering in seven days. I’ll introduce you to a few cultivator friends,"

The Five Thunder Divine Monarch said.

"In seven days? I have some matters to attend to and can’t make it, maybe next time,"

Shen Long declined.

"Alright. The auction isn’t happening so soon. It’s fine to introduce you later,"

The Five Thunder Divine Monarch said.

"Taoist Friend Wang, are you very familiar with Madam Chen from the Profound Yin Palace?"

Shen Long inquired.

"We’ve known each other for tens of thousands of years, Taoist Friend Shen, feel free to ask anything you’d like!"

The Five Thunder Divine Monarch said.

"Which Taoist friends has Madam Chen had conflicts with? With which powers does she have good relations? If Taoist Friend Wang is not convenient to answer, then let it be."

Shen Long said.

The Five Thunder Divine Monarch told the truth, and upon learning that Chen Yin had a grievance with a Mahayana Cultivator from the Heavenly Demon Palace, Shen Long was surprised: "They had a conflict?"

"It’s all old history now, but Madam Chen’s character is still quite good."

The Five Thunder Divine Monarch said.

"Good, thank you, Taoist Friend Wang. Once I’m done with my affairs, we’ll go meet some other acquaintances."

Shen Long expressed his gratitude and then cut off the connection.

"Yu Ying, inquire about the news of the Eighth Rank Wailing Infant Beast, do it discreetly."

Shen Long instructed.

"Yes, Master."

Qin Yuying responded and went to carry out the order.

"They probably didn’t deceive us, but it’s better to be cautious."

Chu Buyu said.

Shen Long nodded, entered a Practice Room, and sat down to meditate and regulate his breath.

...

In a quiet estate, a ruddy-faced old man in blue robes was sitting in a blue Stone Pavilion. A voluptuous woman in a white dress was reporting to the old man in blue robes.

"The Taoist friend from the Eight Directions Tower is also here?"

The old man in the blue robes was pleasantly surprised.

Lan Haitao, the Vice Leader of the Wanhai Trade Alliance, in the early stage of the Great Vehicle.

"Yes, the Five Thunder Divine Monarch, the Heavenly Corpse Divine Monarch, and the Thousand Facade True Monarch, among other well-established Mahayana practitioners, have also arrived."

The woman in the white dress reported.

Chen Yu, the Executive Elder of the Wanhai Trade Alliance.

"What about Fairy Tianji! Has she not arrived?"

Lan Haitao asked further.

"Not yet, subordinates have already been assigned to watch out for her, and as soon as Fairy Tianji shows up in the marketplace, subordinates will report immediately."

Chen Yu said.

Lan Haitao nodded, waved his hands, and dismissed Chen Yu.

...

Early the next morning, as soon as it was light, Shen Long and Chu Buyu appeared at the entrance of a vast estate. The signboard read "Eight Directions Tower" in golden characters. The doors were tightly shut, with two Void Refinement Cultivators guarding the entrance.

"I am Shen Long from the Qianling Sect, and this is my wife, Chu Buyu. We would like to discuss something with Taoist Friend Nangong."

Shen Long said in a gentle tone.

"Please wait a moment, Senior Shen, we will report immediately."

One guard said politely, took out a Law Disk emitting spiritual light, entered a spell, and made a series of gestures.

After a while, the gate of the Eight Directions Garden opened, and a tall and thin man in a green robe quickly walked up to Shen Long and Chu Buyu. He bowed and said, "This one, Wu Song, greets Senior Shen and Senior Chu, the Tower Master invites you."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu nodded, following Wu Song into the Eight Directions Garden, and after passing through three gated courtyards, they came to a vast Green Bamboo Forest where a simple Green Pavilion could be seen.

A scholarly-looking gentleman in white clothes was sitting in the Green Pavilion, looking refined.

"I am Nangong Ming, I’ve come to meet Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu."

The gentleman in white clothes stood up and introduced himself.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu introduced themselves in return without neglect.

Nangong Ming invited them to sit, and Wu Song took his leave.

"Taoist Friend Nangong, we’d like to purchase some information from you."

Shen Long cut to the chase.

"Please speak, Taoist Friend Shen."

Nangong Ming said.

"I want to find news regarding an Eighth Rank Monster Bird with the Vermilion Bird Bloodline! Please name your price, Taoist Friend Nangong."

Shen Long said in a weighty tone.