Chapter 3483: Exchange of the Celestial Jade Book

"I don't know. Major clans don't need to consult with other forces; strength dictates influence. But you don't need to worry; usually, the Grand Ascension cultivators of the three major clans won't act directly. Our Ye family wouldn't stand by and let them do as they please. Of course, if you possess rare items like Xuantian treasures, it would be better to exchange them with our Ye family. An innocent man is guilty only when he possesses a treasure, and the Xutian Clan is an example of this."

Ye Yuhuan said meaningfully.

She knew that Wang Changsheng and his two companions must have acquired many valuable items but hadn't revealed them yet. She wasn't concerned, as the Ye family possessed abundant cultivation resources, such as eighth-tier formations, top-grade Spirit Treasures, eighth-tier pills, and eighth-tier talismans. If they wanted to exchange for cultivation resources, they would have to offer something equally good in return.

The Ye family was the strongest human force in the Xuanyang Realm, so human Grand Ascension cultivators naturally sought them out for exchanges when they needed cultivation resources.

Hearing this, Chen Yueying nodded, and Wang Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief.

"Madam Ye, are true spirits all demonic beasts?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously.

"Not necessarily," Ye Yuhuan explained. "There are also humanoid true spirits, though they are rare. 'True spirit' is a broad term. Strictly speaking, a powerful creature with unique innate divine abilities is a true spirit. They are born with these innate abilities, not acquiring them through cultivation. They are somewhat similar to spirit bodies, but the difference is that to be considered a true spirit, they must at least possess Grand Ascension cultivation. This is a fundamental requirement."

"Powerful creatures with unique innate divine abilities! Grand Ascension cultivation!" Wang Changsheng suddenly understood.

"Madam Ye, the Trans-Spatial Spirit Ship is severely damaged. Do you need my help to repair it?" Wang Changsheng asked enthusiastically. He had participated in refining the Xuanqing, but only a portion of its hull. If he could help repair the Ice Lion, it would deepen his understanding of Trans-Spatial Spirit Ships.

Ye Yuhuan nodded, "That's exactly what I was thinking. Besides Fellow Daoist Wang, I'll also need assistance from an array of skilled individuals, including array masters, artifact refiners, talisman crafters, and spirit plant cultivators."

Ordinarily, she wouldn't have asked Wang Changsheng for help, knowing well that it would make her vulnerable to him learning her techniques. However, the Ice Lion was so heavily damaged that without Wang Changsheng's assistance, its repair would be indefinitely delayed. Moreover, she was currently severely injured, and crossing the sea on her own would be challenging and time-consuming. Given Wang Changsheng's close relationship with Ye Xuanji and his human identity, Ye Yuhuan decided to seek his assistance.

"Madam Ye, our Wang family can dispatch elite members to help," Wang Changsheng conveyed telepathically, making it clear he wasn't offering assistance for free. "Once you return to the Ye family, if your family's eighth-tier array master is available, please ask him to visit the Xuanyuan Continent to help me upgrade my spirit vein. I've obtained a Yuanji Stone."

Ye Yuhuan nodded and said, "As long as you gather the necessary materials, that's a small matter. If you're missing any materials, let me know then; you can exchange for them."

Wang Changsheng had secured the core material, the Yuanji Stone, so it would be easy for the Ye family's eighth-tier array master to help him upgrade his spirit vein. In contrast, repairing the Trans-Spatial Spirit Ship was not so simple, as the materials alone presented a significant challenge.

"No problem, it's a deal," Wang Changsheng agreed. This arrangement allowed him to learn new techniques while also securing the Ye family's Grand Ascension cultivator's help to upgrade his spirit vein—a truly multi-beneficial outcome.

He was fortunate that the Ice Lion was so severely damaged; otherwise, Wang Changsheng wouldn't have been able to gain such a significant advantage.

Chen Yueying and Heavenly River Sword Sage were unaware of the conversation between Wang Changsheng and Ye Yuhuan, and they did not ask further. After an hour of casual conversation, Ye Yuhuan and Heavenly River Sword Sage stood up to take their leave. Just as Wang Changsheng was about to return to Qinglian Island, Chen Yueying called out to him, "Junior Brother Wang, please stay. I have something to tell you."

Wang Changsheng nodded and remained.

Without further ado, Chen Yueying took out an exquisite blue jade box and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng opened it to find a black crystalline stone inside. Its surface was covered with fine, natural patterns, and it emanated a subtle water spiritual energy fluctuation, indicating its extraordinary nature.

"This piece of Moli Divine Crystal is a top-tier eighth-grade artifact refining material, second only to natural treasures like Renshui Stone," Chen Yueying said softly. "It's what I want you to exchange for what Fellow Daoist Lin has."

The item Wang Changsheng used to exchange for three items from Heavenly River Sword Sage must have been very precious.

Wang Changsheng merely smiled faintly. He possessed materials like Taiyi Gold Crystal and Qianjin Divine Crystal, so this Moli Divine Crystal was hardly considered precious in his eyes.

"Senior Sister Chen, do you think one Moli Divine Crystal is enough to satisfy me?" Wang Changsheng asked meaningfully.

Chen Yueying frowned. It seemed Wang Changsheng had a great appetite, or perhaps the item he was offering was exceptionally good. After a moment of thought, she flicked her sleeve, and a yellow glow swept across the table, revealing three mineral stones of various sizes and colors, clearly different materials.

Wang Changsheng glanced at them and simply shook his head.

Chen Yueying pondered for a moment, then took out two more mineral stones of different colors.

Wang Changsheng continued to shake his head and said, "Senior Sister Chen, didn't Junior Nephew Zhao obtain a page from the Heavenly Void Jade Scroll? I'm very curious about its content."

"It records the refining methods for various eighth-tier talismans," Chen Yueying said gravely. "I originally intended to exchange it with the Ye family, but if what Junior Brother Wang offers is good, I can consider giving it to you."

Wang Changsheng took out an exquisite cyan jade box and handed it to Chen Yueying.

"Purple Jade Soul Fruit!" Chen Yueying exclaimed as she opened the jade box. A flicker of surprise flashed in the depths of her eyes, though she maintained a calm demeanor.

"Only one? This is the Heavenly Void Jade Scroll; it's worth at least five!" Chen Yueying haggled.

"Senior Sister Chen, you must be joking!" Wang Changsheng conceded nothing. "The Purple Jade Soul Fruit is not an ordinary spirit fruit, and I don't have many of them, just this one."

Chen Yueying had no immediate use for that page of the Heavenly Void Jade Scroll, and keeping it would simply be holding onto it. Exchanging it with the Ye family wouldn't necessarily guarantee her a Purple Jade Soul Fruit.

"That page of the Heavenly Void Jade Scroll records eighteen different refining methods for eighth-tier talismans, including a Universe Demon Suppressing Talisman that counters demonic and evil creatures, even Outer Realm Demonic Fiends," Chen Yueying said with a chuckle.

She had previously mentioned an exchange to Ye Yuhuan, but her asking price was too high, and Ye Yuhuan wouldn't agree, so she had to drop the matter.

If she could exchange it for a few more Purple Jade Soul Fruits from Wang Changsheng, that would be even better.

"Two at most, plus a piece of Glazed Wood," Wang Changsheng considered, then said.

If they acquired the Universe Demon Suppressing Talisman, it could break through a technical barrier. If Wang Ruyan could refine the Universe Demon Suppressing Talisman, it would make it much easier for members of the Wang family to reach the Grand Ascension stage.

"Deal!" Chen Yueying agreed, proceeding with the exchange with Wang Changsheng.

For her, that page of the Heavenly Void Jade Scroll couldn't improve her cultivation or heal injuries. Keeping it would be pointless. Even if Li Yaoyao could advance to the Grand Ascension stage, it was uncertain how long that would take, and Chen Yueying couldn't wait that long.

She sent Fang Ming to retrieve the page from the Heavenly Void Jade Scroll and give it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng took out a golden jade box and a piece of Glazed Wood, handing them to Chen Yueying.

"Senior Sister Chen, I hope this is the sole copy," Wang Changsheng reminded her.

"Don't worry, I know the rules of exchange," Chen Yueying assured him.

Wang Changsheng nodded, chatted for a few more moments, then left the Yuxi Mountain Range and returned to Qinglian Island.