Chapter 452: Dragon Blood Bodhi, the Crowd of Immortal Treasures!

Chapter 452: Dragon Blood Bodhi, the Crowd of Immortal Treasures!

On the street...

"Sister, why are you so kind to Jiang Ning?" Wang Qinghan suddenly asked.

Wang Qintan glanced at her younger sister.

"Perhaps it's loneliness!"

"Sister, what do you mean by loneliness? Don't you have me?" Wang Qinghan said, and before her words could settle, she exclaimed again, "Sister, you must be feeling lonely!"

The next moment...

Thud!

Wang Qintan gave her sister a head-on collision.

"Ouch!" Wang Qinghan instantly covered her head, looking pitiful.

"Good, you know it hurts!" Wang Qintan glared at her sister and continued, "You don't understand!"

At this moment...

Although it was May, she couldn't help but feel a hint of autumnal chill in her heart.

The secret in her heart constantly lingered in her mind.

The awakening of her innate wisdom made her heart feel like a thousand pounds, yet she couldn't express it outwardly.

Jiang Ning.

He believed that Jiang Ning might be a kindred spirit.

But at this moment, he still dared not confirm it, nor did he dare to reveal his true feelings.

His heart's secret was something he couldn't confide in anyone.

After a few breaths...

Wang Qintan sighed softly and regained her composure.

"Let's go! Hurry back!"

"Okay, sister!" Wang Qinghan looked at her older sister's slender and somewhat desolate figure and quickly caught up with her.

A moment later...

Wang Qintan let out a light laugh.

On the other side...

Jiang Ning had just returned to his courtyard and resumed his fist practice.

Wang Qintan had helped him, but he couldn't bring himself to sell her jewelry for martial arts resources.

So he continued practicing, accumulating experience points for the Five Animal Fist.

Waiting for the 500 taels that Wang Qintan had promised to deliver.

Half an hour later...

Thud, thud, thud...

The front gate was knocked on.

Although Jiang Ning was in the eastern courtyard, deep in the Dongling Mountain Range, he still heard the sound of the front gate being knocked on.

His divine sense stirred, and he scanned the area, seeing a maid-like girl standing in front of his door.

Behind her were two guards, dressed in the distinct uniforms of the Jungshou Mansion.

Wang Qintan had indeed kept her word!

Jiang Ning's heart filled with joy.

He then whispered a secret message to Lv Yi.

He was halfway through his fist practice and couldn't interrupt it.

A moment later...

Led by Lv Yi, the girl dressed as a maid approached Jiang Ning's backyard.

Seeing Jiang Ning practicing across the lake, both of them remained silent, not making a sound.

After a short while...

Jiang Ning slowly retracted his fist.

"Little Green, bring this young lady over!"

"Yes, Young Master!" Lv Yi bowed gracefully across the lake and led the girl dressed as a maid across the bridge in the center of the lake, approaching Jiang Ning.

"Greetings, Inspector Jiang. I'm a servant from the Jungshou Mansion, sent here by the young mistress."

As her words fell...

She took out a brocade box hidden in her sleeve.

"Inspector Jiang, this is what the young mistress asked me to deliver to you!"

"Thank you, young lady!" Jiang Ning took the brocade box from the girl's hand.

"My task is complete, and I'll return to report to the young mistress!" The girl dressed as a maid bowed to Jiang Ning.

At this moment, Lv Yi saw Jiang Ning's expression and immediately took out a few taels of silver from her waist.

"This is your reward for running the errand, Young Master!"

"Thank you, Inspector!" The girl's face lit up with joy, and she bowed to Jiang Ning again in gratitude.

For ordinary servants like them, working as a maid in the Jungshou Mansion meant a slightly higher monthly salary than in a typical wealthy household, but not by much.

This errand, earning a few taels of silver, was almost equivalent to her monthly salary for over a month.

Such an unexpected reward was indeed a cause for joy.

Subsequently...

Jiang Ning tore open the red cloth wrapping the brocade box, unsealing it.

Instantly, he saw five dazzling gold notes inside, shimmering with brilliant splendor under the afternoon sunlight.

Five notes!

Jiang Ning counted them, and his face immediately showed delight.

[Origin Energy]: 2201

He glanced at his panel and then closed it.

A moment later...

"Young Master, where are we going?"

"To the Wanbao Pavilion in the East District."

Wanbao Pavilion.

It stood as a landmark building in the East District, towering five stories high. Compared to the surrounding buildings, Wanbao Pavilion was extremely eye-catching, with its glazed tiles and bricks shimmering like jewels under the sunlight.

"Inspector!" Seeing Jiang Ning's arrival, the hostess at the entrance hurriedly greeted him.

As the only competitor to the Mansion of Ten Thousand Flowers throughout the Xia territory, Wanbao Pavilion paid attention to every detail.

Jiang Ning, as the new number one in Dongling County, was someone they had to remember.

"Inspector, please follow me to the VIP room on the second floor. The manager will come to attend to you shortly."

Jiang Ning nodded, "Let's go then!"

"Yes!" The Wanbao Pavilion's hostess replied.

Subsequently, the maid led the way, and the three of them soon arrived on the second floor, stepping on the spacious redwood staircase.

"Sir, please!" The maid bowed, opening the door to a luxurious private room.

Stepping over the threshold, they found themselves on a soft, unidentified carpet, and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.

In the center of the room, a censer emitted a thin wisp of blue smoke.

The fragrance calmed their minds and had a soothing effect.

"Inspector Jiang, please have some tea first!"

The maid entered the room barefoot, pouring tea for Jiang Ning and placing some fruits in a bowl.

Just then, the door of the private room was pushed open again, and a beautiful noblewoman appeared before their eyes.

"I am Mei Jiangyun, the manager here. It's an honor to meet Inspector Jiang."

The beautiful noblewoman entered the room and bowed to the seated Jiang Ning.

She dared not show any negligence towards Jiang Ning at this moment.

Before this, as one of the managers of Wanbao Pavilion, Mei Jiangyun was already aware of the high internal rating given to Jiang Ning.

The higher the rating, the higher the estimated achievements and status Jiang Ning was expected to attain in the future, according to Wanbao Pavilion's evaluation system.

Therefore, the more important it was to show respect and appropriate hospitality.

A powerful organization like Wanbao Pavilion could only thrive and weather storms with the support of various forces.

As soon as Jiang Ning appeared in Wanbao Pavilion, the news reached the ears of the person in charge.

Naturally, the task of receiving Jiang Ning, who was brimming with vigor, fell upon Mei Jiangyun, who possessed both beauty and elegance.

Opposites repel, and likes attract.

Whether it was useful or not, in the eyes of Wanbao Pavilion, it was beneficial and harmless.

Inside the private room, Mei Jiangyun said, "Today, Inspector Jiang, you grace our Wanbao Pavilion with your presence. May I ask if you are here to purchase something?"

"Indeed!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"What kind of items are you looking for, Inspector? I can offer a 10% discount on everything in Wanbao Pavilion," Mei Jiangyun offered.

"Ancient Immortal Treasures!" Jiang Ning replied.

He had already figured it out.

As for pills, he couldn't continue consuming and refining them in large quantities.

The accumulated impurities would affect his upcoming blood replacement.

After completing the marrow cleansing, he wouldn't have much time to repeatedly flush his body and purge the pill toxins and impurities accumulated within.

Therefore, the most direct and effective way to increase his Origin Energy Points was through Ancient Immortal Treasures.

Ancient Immortal Treasures had various names, including Immortal Pills, Spirit Pills, and Rare Treasures.

These names all referred to the cultivation resources needed for the path of Ancient Immortal Cultivation.

However, due to the drastic changes in the environment, that path was no longer suitable.

The main medicinal properties of these Immortal Pills and Rare Treasures were also lacking, and their effectiveness was only a fraction of what it was in ancient times.

The demand for them was scarce.

But these Immortal Pills and Rare Treasures required harsh living environments, making them extremely rare, and their age started from a century.

This led to their high prices, which were not cheap.

At this moment, when Mei Jiangyun heard Jiang Ning's request, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Usually, customers demanding Ancient Immortal Treasures were rare.

Sometimes, they couldn't sell even one in a year or two.

According to her knowledge, those who sought such items were either those who wanted to broaden their horizons or those who possessed Immortal Roots and wished to follow the path of ancient times.

After all, the limits of Martial Arts and Immortal Cultivation were entirely different.

In the ancient era, powerful cultivators could move mountains and seas, and some could even create small worlds, blessed lands, and immortal secret realms.

These wondrous sites still existed in this modern era.

As far as she knew, the strongest in Martial Arts was the Martial Saint of that time.

A Martial Saint who dominated the world for over eight hundred years.

A Martial Saint who had slain immortals and slaughtered gods.

However, even so, in her eyes, the Martial Saint couldn't compare to the mighty cultivators recorded in ancient books.

If it weren't for the sudden change in the ancient era, the world wouldn't have entered this current era of flourishing Martial Arts.

"Could it be that Inspector Jiang also possesses Immortal Roots and wishes to follow the path of Ancient Immortal Cultivation?"

The thought flashed through Mei Jiangyun's mind.

She then said, "We do have the items you require, but our stock is limited, with only twenty-three pieces available!"

"Would you like to take a look, Inspector?" Mei Jiangyun asked again.

Jiang Ning nodded.

"Inspector, please wait a moment!" Mei Jiangyun stood up and pushed open the door of the private room, stepping out.

A moment later, she returned.

Holding a thick book, she approached Jiang Ning.

"Inspector Jiang, as Ancient Immortal Treasures require sealed preservation, I cannot bring them for your inspection."

"All twenty-three Ancient Immortal Treasures are detailed in this book, including their age and specific prices."

"Please take a look, Inspector!"

As her words fell, Mei Jiangyun handed the thick book to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning took the book, opened it, and his gaze fell on the first page.

Century Luo

He quickly scanned through the detailed introduction.

Jiang Ning's gaze finally settled on the last page of the book.

Price: One drop for ten taels of gold, with a total of thirty-one drops available.

Seeing this, he couldn't help but be amazed.

According to the book's introduction...

Century Luo, in ancient times, could greatly enhance one's cultivation.

Nowadays, the effect is barely noticeable.

However, it does have some remarkable benefits, such as improving one's innate martial arts talent and strengthening the foundation of the physical body.

"Ten taels for one drop!"

Jiang Ning looked at the price again, shaking his head inwardly.

Buying all thirty-one drops would cost almost all the money he had painstakingly gathered.

Then, he opened the book and turned to the second page.

Xuan Ice Jade Marrow, Tian Gan Yu Lu, Three-Century Zhuguo, Long Blood Bodhi, Chiyan Jinjing...

He continued reading about each ancient treasure.

Soon, he finished reading the introductions of all twenty-three ancient treasures.

"Your Excellency, have you made your choice?" Mei Jiangyun noticed Jiang Ning's gaze returning from the book and spoke up.

Jiang Ning took out five gold notes and placed them on the table.

"Long Blood Bodhi, three of them!"

"Five Three-Century Zhuguo!"

"The rest, exchange for Xuan Ice Jade Marrow!"

Hearing this, Mei Jiangyun's eyes flashed with surprise as she looked at the five gold notes on the table, totaling five hundred taels of gold.

So rich?

Her heart stirred slightly.

Then, she stood up and nodded.

"Your Excellency, please wait a moment. I'll get them for you right away!"

After speaking, Mei Jiangyun turned and left.

Jiang Ning picked up a teacup from the nearby tea table and took a sip of the scalding hot tea.

He felt a pang of pain in his heart.

The five hundred taels of gold he had just obtained were now gone, spent on a favor.

"I hope it won't disappoint me!" he muttered to himself.

He wasn't entirely sure about the effects of these ancient treasures.

However, he knew that continuing to consume pills was no longer suitable for him.

There were too many impurities accumulated in his body, which was unfavorable for blood replacement.

For a smooth blood replacement, the body must be clean.

Pure and untainted, the body would transition from dormancy to revival, making this stage easier.

After a moment...

Mei Jiangyun pushed open the door to the private room again, appearing in Jiang Ning's line of sight.

Behind her followed three slender maidens.

"Your Excellency!"

Upon entering the room, Mei Jiangyun first bowed.

The three maids behind her also bowed simultaneously.

Then, she placed the tray in her hands in front of Jiang Ning.

Mei Jiangyun lifted the red cloth covering the first purple sandalwood tray.

"Your Excellency, each of these three Xuan Ice Jade Boxes contains one Long Blood Bodhi. Please inspect them!"

Jiang Ning picked up one of the jade boxes, and a chill immediately spread through his palm.

The source of the chill was the Xuan Ice Jade Box in his hand.

He lightly drew his finger across it, and the jade liquid seal on the box instantly melted away.

Then, he opened the jade box.

The accumulated cold air within instantly cascaded like a waterfall, falling from the edge of the box.

Jiang Ning also saw the pigeon egg-sized, translucent red fruit enveloped in the cold air.

"Not bad! It's indeed Long Blood Bodhi!" Jiang Ning nodded in satisfaction.

He had seen many such treasures, and his understanding of ancient treasures far surpassed that of ordinary people.

As times changed, many ancient treasures might have disappeared from the world.

But the books that recorded them had not vanished.

"Your Excellency, there are two more Long Blood Bodhi. Do you need to verify them?"

"No need!" Jiang Ning shook his head. "I trust the reputation of Wanbao Pavilion."

He closed the Xuan Ice Jade Box in his hand and placed it back on the tray.

"Thank you for your trust, Your Excellency!" Mei Jiangyun smiled.

Then, she lifted the red cloth covering the second tray.

There were five Xuan Ice Jade Boxes.

She was about to introduce them when Jiang Ning raised his hand to interrupt her.

"No need for introductions! I trust the reputation of Wanbao Pavilion!"

Hearing these words again, Mei Jiangyun understood and smiled.

"Your Excellency, one Long Blood Bodhi is worth one hundred taels of gold. Three of them total three hundred taels, and with a discount, it's two hundred and seventy taels for you."

"One Three-Century Zhuguo is thirty taels, and five of them are one hundred and fifty taels. After a ten percent discount, it's one hundred and thirty-five taels."

"One drop of Xuan Ice Jade Marrow is ten taels, and ten drops are one hundred taels. With a ten percent discount, it's ninety taels."

"The total for the three items is four hundred and ninety-five taels. Here's your change of five taels!"

"Your Excellency, is this acceptable?"

As she spoke, Mei Jiangyun took out a five-tael gold ingot from her waist and placed it on the table.

"No problem!" Jiang Ning nodded.

With a wave of his hand, the Long Blood Bodhi, Three-Century Zhuguo, and ten drops of Xuan Ice Jade Marrow were all collected by Jiang Ning.

Then, he stood up, picked up the five-tael gold ingot from the table, and gave it to Lv Yi.

"Manager Mei, farewell!" Jiang Ning bowed.

"I'll see you out, Your Excellency!" Mei Jiangyun smiled.

(End of Chapter)

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