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Chapter 167 - 146 Vajra Fruit (Makeup for missed updates 2)_2

Chapter 167: Chapter 146 Vajra Fruit (Makeup for missed updates 2)_2

"This esteemed senior..."

A child walked out from the Heavenly Jade Pavilion, greeting Fang Xing with a bow, "May I inquire as to what brings you here?"

"I have come to seek an audience with Tianyu Zhenren."

Fang Xing produced a Token.

This Token was purple throughout, with the character ’Yuan’ on it, a token of trust given by Zhenren Ziyuan.

Otherwise, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator seeking an audience with a Fake Core Zhenren, although not impossible, would have no idea how long they would have to wait.

"I shall report immediately."

The child took the purple Token and promptly returned to the pavilion.

Moments later, he came out and bowed, "My master has just finished secluding... guest, please make your way to the Broken Jade Hall."

When Fang Xing entered the Broken Jade Hall, he saw a young man with white hair sitting in the seat of honor.

His appearance was handsome and his white hair fluttered in the wind; he then gestured with his hand.

The bones of that child crackled, his body shrinking continuously, transforming into a white-jade child Puppet, which the other party stowed away in his sleeve.

"Haha... esteemed fellow has been courteous. How do you find my puppetry technique? Does it catch your eye?"

Tianyu Zhenren laughed heartily, yet his gaze was not on the Cultivation Avatar, but rather fixed on Fang Xing’s true self, which followed behind like a martial artist’s servant.

"Oh?"

Fang Xing’s true self laughed and strode forward, "Why does the fellow daoist assume that in this transaction, Fang is in charge?"

He somewhat suspected that Zhenren Ziyuan had pulled some trick on the Token but felt it was unlikely.

"I have cultivated a secret technique that is extraordinarily sensitive to malevolent energy..."

Tianyu Zhenren’s gaze toward Fang Xing was full of wariness, "Your skill at concealing your presence is truly extraordinary..."

’Could it be... he sensed that I have just slain a Fake Core Zhenren?’

’There are many mysterious techniques in the Cultivation World; indeed, it is easy to inadvertently fall into a trap...’

Fang Xing silently warned himself, yet his face revealed a hint of a smile, "They are but trifling skills, not worth mentioning."

"Such malevolence and to be on equal terms with Zhenren Ziyuan... you truly keep a low profile, fellow daoist. May I ask what business brings you to me?"

Tianyu Zhenren curiously inquired.

"I have heard from Zhenren Ziyuan that you possess a ’Vajra Fruit’ and are considering selling it?"

Fang Xing frankly stated his purpose.

"Vajra Fruit, it seems the esteemed fellow is a Body Cultivator!" Realization dawned on Tianyu Zhenren.

Such Body Refining Spiritual Items are of too high grade and hold little attraction for spell cultivators.

Those who are drawn to them are High-level Body Cultivators!

"How many Spirit Stones would the fellow daoist like to sell it for?" Fang Xing asked, neither confirming nor denying.

A Foundation Establishment Pill is worth around thirty thousand Spirit Stones.

But when it comes to Third Rank spiritual items, their value often multiplies tenfold.

Fortunately, he had recently made a haul and received the life-saving payment from Zhenren Ziyuan, so he had enough Spirit Stones.

"To us, High-level cultivators, Spirit Stones are not of much use... unless they are Top-grade Spirit Stones."

Tianyu Zhenren smiled, "However, if the fellow daoist truly desires it, I can give a favorable price— one hundred thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Is it so cheap?"

This, in turn, caused Fang Xing to become somewhat doubtful.

"Certainly, there is one small condition attached; I would like the fellow daoist’s Concealing Breath Technique!"

Tianyu Zhenren said with a smile, "I have always had an interest in these Miscellaneous Secret Techniques."

In fact, he managed an auction house and had cultivated several Spirit Eye Skills and Pupil Techniques.

But after stealthily probing several times, he deduced that Fang Xing was just an ordinary person, whose vitality and physique were unimaginably strong, which made him regard this non-existent ’Concealing Breath Technique’ even more highly.

’Concealing Breath Technique? I don’t have any bloody Concealing Breath Technique?’

Fang Xing rolled his eyes inwardly, but his face suddenly turned serious, "This technique is a secret passed down by my teacher, and I have already taken a Heart Demon Oath not to reveal it!"

"What a pity."

The regret on Tianyu Zhenren’s face did not seem feigned, "For the fellow daoist to reduce mana fluctuations to practically nil like this is extraordinary... if you were to go hunting in the Wilderness, even those Third Rank Demon Kings would likely find it difficult to react... whether for picking precious Spiritual Medicines or seizing the opportunity to burst forth and slay Demon Beasts, it would be ideal."

"What exactly does Zhenren wish to convey?"

Fang Xing frowned.

"That little additional request, how about turning it into asking you to make a move on my behalf just once?"

Tianyu the True smiled, "There is something in the Wilderness that I’ve pondered over and over, and perhaps only a Body Refining Practitioner such as yourself, who has perfected the Concealing Breath Technique, can accomplish it..."

"The Wilderness? I heard that the Myriad Beasts Sect has also followed in the Qingxuan Sect’s footsteps, opening a certain market, and there’s news of a Secret Realm..."

Fang Xing contemplated thoughtfully. Seeing the slight change in True Person Tianyu’s expression, he knew he had guessed correctly.

He shook his head and said, "I have no plans to take risks. If you don’t wish to make a move for the Vajra Fruit, then let’s forget it..."

Fang Xing turned around, preparing to leave with his Cultivation Avatar.

If this didn’t work out, he could think of other ways next time.

If all else failed, he could inquire about True Person Tianyu’s reputation. If he wasn’t a gentleman of integrity, then Fang Xing would find an opportunity to chop him down with a strike.

"Wait!"

True Person Tianyu, watching Fang Xing’s back as he was about to exit the main door, reluctantly spoke up, "Fine, let’s just consider it making friends with a fellow cultivator, 300,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, not one less!"

For a True Person, although somewhat reluctant to accept Spirit Stones, if it really came to a trade with Spirit Stones, it could be acceptable.

Not to mention Top-Grade Spirit Stones could be used to rapidly recover mana, and a large number of Spirit Stones could also serve as general equivalents for use in auctions.

Moreover, most High-Rank cultivators have disciples or even their own forces... all of which require a large amount of Spirit Stones to maintain.

True Person Tianyu had previously wanted to get rid of the Vajra Fruit, as this Body Refining Spiritual Item was indeed of no use to him.

More embarrassingly, the same was true for other Fake Core True Persons.

Of course, such Spiritual Items wouldn’t end up unsold, there was always the option to send them to auction.

For High-Rank cultivators, the rare Spiritual Items they carried are more valuable than Spirit Stones.

However, True Person Tianyu decided to sell a favor, as he might have use for this High-Rank Body Cultivator later.

"Fellow Daoist is straightforward!"

Fang Xing turned around, nodded, and took out thirty Top-Grade Spirit Stones from his storage bag.

This was obviously an overpayment.

True Person Tianyu slapped the snow-white storage bag on his waist, and a Jade Box emerged, transforming into a flash of light and darting out.

Bang!

A layer of golden light shone from Fang Xing’s palm, and he steadily caught the Jade Box. The jade stone flooring beneath him seemed to emit a crisp sound, yet not a single crack appeared.

He knew it was True Person Tianyu’s final test and opened the Jade Box nonchalantly. Inside, he saw a fist-sized white fruit with golden lines patterned on its surface.

"It really is a Vajra Fruit!"

A hint of satisfaction appeared on Fang Xing’s face, "Many thanks, Fellow Daoist, for your help."

"You even trade with Top-Grade Spirit Stones. You’re indeed a person of your word."

True Person Tianyu laughed heartily, "If I want to find you in the future, how should I contact you?"

Fang Xing pointed to his Cultivation Avatar, "This junior has been yearning for the prosperity of Beili Immortal City and plans to reside and cultivate here for a while... With your ability, Fellow Daoist, it will be very simple to find him."

"Agreed!" True Person Tianyu nodded slowly.

...

After Fang Xing and the other had left, True Person Tianyu gently stroked the Jade Ring on his hand.

A layer of Array appeared, completely enveloping the Heavenly Jade Pavilion.

He pondered for a moment and took out a mirror from his bosom.

This mirror was pure white like jade, and on the back, there was an Exotic Beast shape.

As True Person Tianyu infused mana into it, the mirror’s surface blurred and soon a figure appeared.

"True Person Tianyu..."

The figure in the mirror had a hoarse voice.

"I’ve just found a Quasi Third-Rank Body Cultivator... I’ve already handed over the Vajra Fruit, perhaps he can advance to a true Third-Rank Body Cultivator..."

True Person Tianyu spoke up.

"Oh?" The figure showed some surprise, "Good, good... If he indeed achieves it, our great plan gains another level of certainty. Who is this person?"

"He claims his surname is Fang and seems to be a Loose Cultivator. I’ll keep an eye on him... What about the Wanfa Secret Realm?" True Person Tianyu asked.

"That old ghost is too scared to die, only sending Foundation Establishment Cultivators to explore, the progress is very slow... but we will give him a push."

The figure let out a hoarse laugh, "The Wilderness has been too peaceful for too long... It’s time for the dominion of the Heavenly Sword Sect to be challenged."