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Chapter 547: Fellow Daoist, Hold On a Moment
Chapter 547: Fellow Daoist, Hold On a Moment
After examining each and every one of the items, Jian QingShan's gaze fell upon Chu Ning.
"Fellow Daoist Chu, it seems you've hunted quite a few demons overseas. May I trade for all of these items?"
Hearing this, Chu Ning secretly smiled to himself. It was quite a coincidence, as he had indeed spent a significant amount of time hunting demons in the Northern Cold Land.
As a result, his storage bag was filled with various demonic pills.
Later, when he returned to the Western Alliance Continent, Chu Ning rarely used demonic pills to refine elixirs due to the vast differences in spiritual herbs between the two regions.
And so, he had kept those demonic pills all this time.
In fact, what he had presented today was only about a third of his collection.
Unbeknownst to him, this move only served to further validate his identity as an overseas cultivator.
As for Jian QingShan's proposal to trade for all of them, Chu Ning was certainly open to the idea, but it depended on what Jian QingShan could offer in return.
Perhaps sensing Chu Ning's thoughts, Jian QingShan paused for a moment before speaking, "As for the terms of the trade, Fellow Daoist Chu, I can help you find at least two of the materials mentioned in your jade slip. The rest can be compensated with spirit stones and other treasures. What do you say?"
"Two kinds?" Chu Ning was naturally delighted to hear that Jian QingShan could help him find multiple materials right off the bat, and his tone carried a hint of surprise.
Misinterpreting Chu Ning's reaction, Jian QingShan shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Fellow Daoist Chu, while I do believe it's possible to find three or more, I still have to deal with major trading houses. I don't want to make promises I can't keep, so please don't pressure me too much."
Chu Ning's heart filled with even more joy upon hearing this. He immediately pointed to the items on the table and said, "Fellow Daoist Jian, then it's a deal. You can take all these items first. Please help me find three types of materials."
Jian QingShan's bitter smile faded, and without hesitation, he waved his hand and stored all the items into his own storage bag.
Then, he laughed heartily, "In that case, I won't be polite. With so many fellow daoists as witnesses, Fellow Daoist Chu need not worry about me reneging on our agreement."
Chu Ning had no doubts about Jian QingShan's integrity.
The previous exchange with Abbot Yuan Lang had surely caught the attention of the Jian family, a cultivator clan. They would not want to provoke a powerful loose cultivator like himself.
At this moment, Wu ChenZi, who had been observing, put down his jade slip and smiled, "Indeed, there's no need to worry. Young Fellow Daoist Jian comes from a large and influential family. You can't escape them even if you tried."
Hearing this, Jian QingShan sighed, "What's so great about having a large family? It just means more mouths to feed."
"You're only complaining because it's Fellow Daoist Chu's first time meeting you. Deep down, you're probably thrilled," Wu ChenZi teased, giving Jian QingShan a sidelong glance.
"Your junior seems to have reached the late Golden Core stage and is close to the peak. If he succeeds in forming his Nascent Soul one day, your family will have two Nascent Soul cultivators. Even ordinary sects can't compare to that," Wu ChenZi added.
Jian QingShan laughed heartily at his words, "Old Fellow, stop right there. You're exposing all my secrets."
Then, he turned to Chu Ning and asked, "Fellow Daoist Chu, when do you need these materials for?"
Chu Ning replied without hesitation, "The sooner, the better."
He was currently gathering all sorts of materials, and if Jian QingShan could provide three types earlier, it would help him identify what else he needed.
Jian QingShan pondered for a moment after hearing this. "These materials are not easily obtainable. Even if I were to seek the major markets and trading houses, it wouldn't be a matter of a day or two. How about this, give me half a year. Come to the Jian family after half a year, and I guarantee to provide at least three types of materials. What do you say?"
"Alright, I agree to Fellow Daoist Jian's proposal!" Chu Ning didn't think that half a year was too long.
If he were to search for them himself, it would purely depend on luck, and half a year would be a generous amount of time to find even one type.
Moreover, he had promised Master Han Song to visit Purple Light Island overseas, which would take two to three months round trip. If he spent some additional time overseas, half a year might not be enough.
Seeing Chu Ning's agreement, Jian QingShan remained silent and continued examining the jade slips of the other cultivators.
At this moment, Wu ChenZi spoke up, "Now that you're done with your trade, it's my turn, Fellow Daoist."
"What has caught Fellow Daoist Wu's interest?" Chu Ning asked.
Wu ChenZi pointed to a few items listed on his jade slip.
Chu Ning nodded and took out the corresponding items from his storage bag.
Wu ChenZi also retrieved an object from his storage bag and said with a smile, "I may not have a large and influential family like Fellow Daoist Jian, and I can't offer three types of materials, but I do have this one item. Take a look and see if you're interested."
Chu Ning followed Wu ChenZi's gaze and saw a reddish stone in his hand. Within the stone were streaks of purple, resembling purple flames.
"Purple Flame Stone!" Chu Ning immediately recognized it as one of the indispensable materials for refining the Lightning Fire Staff.
His heart rejoiced at the sight.
Wu ChenZi held out the Purple Flame Stone to Chu Ning and said meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist, this Purple Flame Stone is an extremely rare material for refining fire-attributed treasures."
"I've heard that this Purple Flame Stone is often used to refine ancient and spiritual treasures of the fire attribute. Fellow Daoist must be planning to refine a powerful treasure." Wu Chenzi said.
Chu Ning maintained a calm expression and replied, "You give me too much credit, Fellow Daoist. Such powerful artifacts are beyond my capabilities. I'm merely planning to refine a few minor items, which may not impress you."
Hearing Chu Ning's modest response, Wu Chenzi smiled faintly but didn't pursue the topic further.
Holding the list Chu Ning had given him, Wu Chenzi found it rather peculiar. The items Chu Ning had listed were diverse, and it was clear he intended to refine several treasures. So, he had just probed casually, and since Chu Ning wasn't forthcoming, he didn't press the matter.
Passing Chu Ning's jade slip to the others, Wu Chenzi spoke up again, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Chu, I noticed your list includes a number of thunder-attributed materials. I may be able to point you in the right direction for those."
"Please enlighten me, Fellow Daoist," Chu Ning said, his interest piqued.
"Fellow Daoist Chu, being an overseas cultivator, you may not be familiar with the Thunderlight Sect. This sect specializes in thunder techniques, and it is said that its powerful cultivators mainly practice thunder-attributed magic. They would undoubtedly have a vast collection of thunder-attributed refinement materials."
"I'm afraid I haven't heard of that sect," Chu Ning shook his head.
In truth, he had seen the name on the map given to him by Ling Fengjing, but the jade slip provided scant information. Thus, he only knew the sect's name and could only speculate about their focus on thunder cultivation.
Wu Chenzi continued, "The Thunderlight Sect is selective about their disciples, seeking those with exceptional talent and spiritual roots. Consequently, their numbers are relatively small. It's no surprise you aren't familiar with them, Fellow Daoist Chu. While they aren't among the nine major sects, they boast a Late Nascent Soul cultivator among their ranks, so their strength is not to be underestimated. Proceed with caution if you intend to visit."
Chu Ning nodded slightly, a thought occurring to him. He smiled and asked, "Is the other place you mentioned Lei Yun Island, in the southern sea?"
"It seems you are already aware of it, Fellow Daoist," Wu Chenzi smiled.
"Indeed. Having cultivated overseas for an extended period, I'm more versed in the foreign seas. I've heard Lei Yun Island is a rich source of thunder-attributed materials and spirit herbs, but my knowledge ends there."
Chu Ning shook his head. "Although my time overseas has been lengthy, my travels have been limited. I only chanced upon the name Lei Yun Island and your information corroborates my suspicions."
In reality, Chu Ning's knowledge of Lei Yun Island was sparse. The jade slip provided by Master Han Song primarily detailed the eastern sea area, where Purple Light Island was located, offering comprehensive insights into that region. The southern sea, where Lei Yun Island was situated, was mentioned only briefly, along with numerous other places.
After making a mental note of both locations, Chu Ning proceeded with the rest of the trade. Having acquired the Purple Flame Stone, none of the Nascent Soul cultivators possessed what he needed for his refinement plans. Nonetheless, they showed a keen interest in the items he offered, allowing him to trade for various spirit herbs and refinement materials unfamiliar to the continents he had visited.
Naturally, the other cultivators also had fruitful exchanges, having come well-prepared for the occasion.
Before long, the transactions drew to a close, and the cultivators engaged in brief farewell pleasantries. Jian QingShan was the first to take his leave.
"Fellow Daoists, I've acquired several valuable items, and I must return to my clan to make the necessary arrangements. Until next time."
Following Jian QingShan's lead, the others bid their goodbyes as well.
Chu Ning had made significant gains, and he rose to bid farewell to Abbot Yuan Lang, alongside the others.
Abbot Yuan Lang bowed slightly to each cultivator, but when he reached Chu Ning, he spoke, "Fellow Daoist Chu, might I have a moment of your time? There is a matter I wish to discuss with you."
Chu Ning was taken aback by Abbot Yuan Lang's request, and a hint of surprise flickered on the faces of the other cultivators as well. However, they promptly departed without lingering.
Although surprised, Chu Ning sat down once more, facing Abbot Yuan Lang.
(End of Chapter)
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