Chapter 3506: The Value of Kuumi Shinjing (Gone Today)

Even a remnant soul was far stronger than the essence of an ordinary eighth-tier demonic beast.

Wang Changsheng nodded in satisfaction. The Wang family now had three Mahayana cultivators, and their family's protective treasures were at least high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasures, which was a testament to their strength.

The Trans-ocean Thunderboat, Golden Toad Wheel, Qianyan Demonic Suppression Peak, Spirit-Breaking Blade, Kirin Guillotine, and Illusory Moon Mirror would all serve as the Wang family's protective treasures. They were generally not to be used, especially the Spirit-Breaking Blade. The Spirit-Breaking Shuttle could weaken the power of seventh-tier formations, and the Spirit-Breaking Blade was even more potent. Wang Changsheng estimated that the Spirit-Breaking Blade could weaken the power of most eighth-tier formations, with the exception of special ones like spatial formations.

A sound transmission talisman flew in and landed in front of Wang Changsheng. He grabbed and crushed it, and Wang Qingfeng's voice rang out: "Father, Yihong brought a message. Seventh Brother and the others are back. Vice Alliance Master Luo Feng of the Jiuyuan Alliance sent them back." "The Jiuyuan Alliance!"

Wang Changsheng was slightly surprised. It was rare for Luo Feng to visit the Xuanling Continent, so it would be good to meet him. He put away the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron and walked out.

Wang Qingfeng and Wang Yihong stood at the entrance, their expressions serious. Wang Yihong briefly explained what had happened. Wang Changsheng nodded and instructed, "Qingfeng, I'm leaving this place to you."

"Don't worry, Father. I'll watch over things here," Wang Qingfeng replied.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Yihong left the Thousand Butterfly Secret Realm and returned to Azure Lotus Island.

On Azure Lotus Peak, Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingshan, and Luo Feng were sitting in a green stone pavilion, engaged in conversation. Wang Ruyan had gained significant insights while comprehending the spiritual domain, though she had yet to fully grasp even the basics, requiring more time for her meditation. She had recently emerged from seclusion and, upon learning that Luo Feng was visiting Azure Lotus Island, had hosted him on Azure Lotus Peak.

"Madam Wang," Luo Feng began, "I heard that the Heavenly Venerable Xuanling's cultivation grounds appeared on the Xuanling Continent. You must have entered to search for treasures, right?"

"Yes, we did. We encountered a true spirit descendant and nearly perished. Madam Ye encountered a true spirit." A look of fear appeared on Wang Ruyan's face, and she wasn't lying. They had indeed encountered a true spirit descendant.

"A true spirit descendant! A true spirit!" Luo Feng's expression turned solemn. He changed his tone and continued, "Truth be told, if the cultivation grounds hadn't appeared on the Xuanling Continent, I wouldn't have lingered here for long."

Luo Feng lightly flicked his wrist, and a large swathe of green light swept across the table, revealing numerous items: spirit wood, ores, spirit herbs, demonic cores, spirit beast eggs, and more.

"Fellow Daoist Luo, your esteemed presence brings great honor to our Wang family," a hearty male voice came from outside. As soon as the words fell, Wang Changsheng walked in.

"Ninth Uncle, you're back," Wang Qingshan's face lit up with joy upon seeing Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng nodded, assessing Wang Qingshan with a smile. "If you hadn't come back, I would have gone looking for you." It was particularly rare for Wang Qingshan to advance to the Mahayana stage through his own strength. He approached the stone pavilion, sat down, cupped his fists, and said, "I am Wang Changsheng. It's a pleasure to meet you, Fellow Daoist Luo."

"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist Wang," Luo Feng replied with a smile. "I wonder if these items are to your liking?" Wang Changsheng glanced over the items and shook his head with a faint smile. The materials Luo Feng presented were not bad, but Wang Changsheng believed he possessed even better items. The Jiuyuan Alliance was an inter-realm commercial alliance, having traveled to many realms. As a vice alliance master, Luo Feng was sure to have many valuable treasures.

Luo Feng pondered for a moment, then took out over twenty more types of materials. "How about I exchange glazed wood, golden crow wood, and profound nether ghost wood for two Jade Sandal Immortal Fruits, two Ice Flame Divine Crystals, two Golden Ridge Divine Crystals, and four Ephemeral Origin Fruits?" Wang Changsheng took out three pieces of spirit wood and asked. The two Golden Ridge Divine Crystals could be refined into flying swords and flying daggers to enhance their power, which would be perfect for improving Wang Qingshan's innate magic treasure. The Ice Flame Divine Crystals could be used to cultivate glazed ice flames.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, you're quite the shrewd negotiator," Luo Feng said with a chuckle. "Exchanging crafting materials for spirit fruits and herbs? You should at least offer some spirit fruits or herbs in return!"

Wang Changsheng pondered briefly, then took out a golden jade box and a green jade box, handing them to Luo Feng. "Fellow Daoist Luo, I'm afraid you'll need to offer a bit more." Luo Feng took the two jade boxes, opened them, and gasped. The two jade boxes contained a Golden Thread Blood Apricot Fruit and a Void-Expanding Divine Crystal, respectively. While the Golden Thread Blood Apricot Fruit was significant, the Void-Expanding Divine Crystal was particularly scarce for the Jiuyuan Alliance. With it, they could establish inter-realm communication arrays, facilitating communication for important matters. Of course, the Jiuyuan Alliance possessed Void-Expanding Divine Crystals, but this material was consumable; each activation of an inter-realm communication array consumed it, so they could never have enough.

Luo Feng mused for a moment, then took out a golden jade box and handed it to Wang Changsheng. "These are two Myriad Manifestation Pills! This pill can enhance vital energy and is an exclusive elixir of the prominent Medicine Clan from the Heavenly Dome Realm," Luo Feng explained.

"Myriad Manifestation Pills! The Medicine Clan!" Wang Changsheng had never heard of them before. He pondered for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist Luo, while the Myriad Manifestation Pills are indeed valuable, do you think two are enough to exchange for these materials? Even Fellow Daoist Ye offered a high price, and I didn't agree."

Luo Feng took out a millstone-sized piece of green ore with tiny holes on its surface. "This is Green Zenith Stone, a unique eighth-tier crafting material from the Qian Guang Realm. When refined into flying swords or daggers, it significantly enhances their power, making it far more valuable than Golden Ridge Divine Crystal," Luo Feng explained.

"This is a Void-Expanding Divine Crystal, not just any ordinary material. I didn't even exchange it with Fellow Daoist Ye." Wang Changsheng remained unmoved. The Jiuyuan Alliance conducted business across multiple realms and had a considerable demand for Void-Expanding Divine Crystals. The Wang family's influence, however, was limited to the Xuanling Continent, so they didn't yet have a direct use for the Void-Expanding Divine Crystal. Luo Feng pondered for a moment, then produced an even larger piece of Green Zenith Stone. Only then did Wang Changsheng agree to the exchange.

This exchange also allowed Wang Changsheng to see the value of the Void-Expanding Divine Crystal, which was comparable to the Purple Soul Origin Fruit. Of course, its value depended on the specific needs of the exchange partner. If a Mahayana cultivator's soul was injured, they would certainly prioritize the Purple Soul Origin Fruit.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, if I may be so bold, did you obtain this Void-Expanding Divine Crystal from your cultivation grounds?" Luo Feng put away his items and asked politely.

Wang Changsheng nodded and replied, "We found it inside the belly of an eighth-tier demonic python. If we hadn't encountered a true spirit descendant, we might have found even more Void-Expanding Divine Crystals."

"If you acquire any more Void-Expanding Divine Crystals, Fellow Daoist Wang, please send someone to contact me. I assure you that you will not suffer any loss," Luo Feng said sincerely.

Wang Changsheng agreed. He had, after all, acquired a large Void-Expanding Stone ore vein, though he wasn't sure how many Void-Expanding Divine Crystals could be extracted from it.

After chatting for the duration of a tea ceremony, Luo Feng bid farewell and left. He intended to visit Chen Yueying and Xuan Qingzi, exchange some cultivation resources, and then head to the Heavenly Moon Clan to attend the Mahayana celebration for their newly advanced Mahayana cultivator.