Chapter 1884: Tianqiao Sea Crystal, Seven-Color Divine Mud, Large Xuan Jade Ore Vein

"Wait, five hundred years, at most five hundred years."

The Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast immediately grew anxious. If it could transform into human form, its cultivation speed would be faster, and it would have a greater hope of ascending to the upper realm.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were unmoved. They flew outwards.

A fierce wind suddenly rose, sweeping countless white snowflakes together to form a white ice wall over a thousand zhang tall, blocking Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's path.

"What do you mean by this? Do you want to fight us to the death? Do you really think we're afraid of you?" Wang Changsheng's expression instantly turned cold, and five Nethermoon Orbs appeared in his hand.

"That's not what I mean. I can offer a treasure as an exchange. I will only guard your family for five hundred years; a thousand years is too long." The Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast quickly said, truly fearing that Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would seek out other fifth-tier demonic beasts to sign a contract with.

"A treasure? What kind of treasure?" Wang Changsheng's expression softened, showing a hint of interest.

The Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast opened its maw, and a white light shot out, revealing a massive ice block. Wang Changsheng flicked two fingers, and a blue light shot out, striking the ice block. The ice block instantly shattered, revealing a gleaming blue jade box. He reached out to the void, and ripples spread through the air as a misty blue hand appeared, grabbing the blue jade box as if scooping the moon from the sea. It crushed the box, revealing a light blue crystal with pinprick holes on its surface, looking very strange.

"This is a Sky Aperture Sea Crystal!" Wang Changsheng exclaimed in surprise. Sky Aperture Sea Crystal is a rare water-attribute refining material; it is light in texture but becomes as heavy as ten thousand jin when spiritual power is infused, making it an excellent material for crafting heavy-type magic treasures.

"Just one Sky Aperture Sea Crystal? Aren't the Transformation Pill and the Nine-Aperture Glazed Fruit also rare treasures? Five hundred years is too short," Wang Changsheng haggled.

The Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast pondered briefly, then opened its maw again, and another massive ice block flew out. Wang Changsheng repeated his trick, shattering the ice block to reveal a golden jade box. Inside the box was a piece of dark black soil, emitting a faint seven-colored spiritual light.

"Is this Seven-colored Divine Soil? No, that's not right! Seven-colored Divine Soil isn't black," Wang Changsheng said with a frown. Seven-colored Divine Soil is an excellent material for crafting defensive spirit treasures, and in sufficient quantities, it can even be used to forge Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures.

"This Seven-colored Divine Soil has been contaminated by something. If you use Infant Fire to refine it, spending some time, you might be able to remove the impurities," the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast explained. It thought for a moment, then added, "If you don't agree, then forget it. Letting me guard your home for a thousand years? You must be dreaming."

"Five hundred years it is, then. First, you sign the oath on the Thousand Gourd." Wang Changsheng flicked his sleeve, and a blue light flew out, landing before the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast. It was a shimmering blue page covered in flashing runes, with patterns of several gourd vines visible. This type of magic treasure uses unique materials that Wang Changsheng had been unable to find, thus preventing him from crafting it. The Thousand Gourd was a unique possession of the Thousand Gourd Sect.

"I can sign the oath, but you must also sign an oath on the Demonic Oath Scroll, promising not to directly or indirectly harm me." The Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast opened its maw, and a black light flew out, landing before Wang Changsheng. The black light was a constantly shifting page, its surface adorned with several ferocious, man-eating ghost faces.

"The Demonic Oath Scroll? Haven't these things gone extinct? How do you still have one?" Wang Changsheng exclaimed in surprise. The Demonic Oath Scroll had been extinct for tens of thousands of years, and he never expected to see one.

"I got it from an unlucky fellow's storage ring. Hurry and sign the oath," the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast urged.

"You sign first, then we'll sign. The Transformation Pill and the Nine-Aperture Glazed Fruit are in our hands. If you're not willing, we can find someone else." Wang Changsheng's attitude was firm.

The Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast hesitated briefly, then spat out a mouthful of vital blood, which transformed into a line of text and merged into the Thousand Gourd. The Thousand Gourd immediately glowed with dazzling blue light, and several blue gourd vines flew out, burrowing into the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast's body. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan exchanged glances and signed the oath. They had no intention of harming the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast to begin with.

"Alright, the oath is signed. Now, quickly give me the Transformation Pill and the Nine-Aperture Glazed Fruit." The Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast's tone was anxious.

Wang Changsheng put away the Thousand Gourd, and with a flick of his wrist, the Transformation Pill and the Nine-Aperture Glazed Fruit flew out of his hand and entered the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast's body. After swallowing the Transformation Pill and the Nine-Aperture Glazed Fruit, the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast let out a loud roar, creating gusts of fierce wind. Its entire body of fur suddenly turned red, and a muffled, firecracker-like sound emanated from within. With a flash of white light, a naked boy appeared on the snow.

The boy had delicate features, fair skin, and a pair of snow-white feathered wings several zhang wide on his back. The boy took out a blue robe and put it on. He bowed respectfully to Wang Changsheng, politely saying, "Thank you, fellow Daoist. I'll go retrieve a few things. Please wait for a few days, both of you." Wang Changsheng nodded. Since the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast had already signed the contract, he wasn't worried about it escaping. The boy transformed into a streak of white light and shot through the air, vanishing into the horizon.

Half a day later, an earth-shattering roar echoed from afar, accompanied by billowing dust. A day later, the boy returned, his face beaming with joy.

"I wonder if your family has an ice mountain? I moved a large Profound Jade ore vein. I can just cultivate on top of the Profound Jade ore vein," the boy said with a smile. Cultivating on the Profound Jade ore vein could accelerate his cultivation. Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Jade is a rare refining material. Wang Changsheng had previously acquired some Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Jade here, so it wasn't surprising that there was a large Profound Jade ore vein. If the Eight-winged Snow Leopard Beast were to ascend to the Spirit Realm in the future, that large Profound Jade ore vein might be left with the Wang family.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "To avoid unnecessary trouble, let's call you Wang Xiu! From now on, you'll stay and cultivate with our family! During this time, our clan members will find cultivation resources for you to aid your practice." With Wang Xiu present, the Wang family could ensure five hundred years of prosperity. In five hundred years, new Soul Transformation cultivators should emerge in the Wang family, allowing Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to depart with peace of mind.

"I've just transformed, and I'm a bit sleepy. I need to take a nap. Just let me out when we reach your Wang family home!" Wang Xiu yawned, transforming into a white light that vanished into Wang Changsheng's sleeve. Five hundred years was just enough time for him to take a few long naps.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan exchanged glances and nodded. Wang Changsheng conjured the Azure Lotus Dharma Seat, jumped onto it, with Wang Ruyan following close behind. He performed a hand seal, and the Azure Lotus Dharma Seat glowed with dazzling blue light, flying outwards. He planned to collect some Nethermoon Water before heading to the Skyripple Sect's main headquarters.