Chapter 3736: Standing in Line and Territory (No More Today)

In a secluded manor within Ziwei Market City, Gao Shuyou sat in a blue stone pavilion, listening to Gao Yiming report on the situation.

"You dispatched dozens of True Immortal cultivators and still couldn't find two True Immortals?" Gao Shuyou asked, clearly displeased.

"They possess concealment-type immortal artifacts, making them difficult to locate. I heard Fellow Daoist Meng has already found their traces and is leading a team in pursuit," Gao Yiming reported.

"The Meng family!" Gao Shuyou's delicate brows furrowed.

Where there are people, there are factions. Within the Nine Immortals Sect, there are also power struggles. The Meng family and the Jiang family are connected by marriage and have been marginalizing the Gao family. If the Meng family disciples succeed, that mid-grade immortal artifact will fall into the hands of a Jiang family cultivator, allowing them to earn merit.

"It seems that mid-grade immortal artifact will likely end up with Martial Uncle Jiang," Gao Yiming said, his face filled with envy.

The Zhang family and the Gao family are allied through marriage, with one focusing on external affairs and the other on internal matters. The stronger the Jiang family becomes, the more it will inevitably affect the Gao family's interests.

Gao Shuyou took out a spiritual communication mirror, which shimmered with light. She cast a spell, and Wang Changsheng's face appeared on its surface.

"Immortal Gao, are you available now? I'm at the entrance of your residence and have something very important to discuss with you in person," Wang Changsheng's voice was grave.

"Yes, I am. Yiming, please invite Fellow Daoist Wang in," Gao Shuyou instructed, putting away the communication mirror.

Gao Yiming acknowledged, turned, and left.

Not long after, Gao Yiming returned, with Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan following him.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please state your business!" Gao Shuyou's tone was indifferent. True Immortal cultivators often sought her help, and she assumed Wang Changsheng was no different.

Wang Changsheng briefly recounted how they eliminated the cultivators from the Sky Ghost Sect. Naturally, he glossed over the part where he killed the purple-robed young woman, focusing instead on the conflict they had with a Meng family disciple.

After much consideration, Wang Changsheng decided to approach Gao Shuyou. It was no secret that the Gao family and the Meng family had a strained relationship. Wang Changsheng disliked Meng Tianrui's attitude and, after careful thought, decided against making a deal with him. He didn't know many Nine Immortals Sect disciples well; his closest acquaintance was Jin Tianlong, who belonged to Gao Shuyou's faction. While Gao Shuyou was somewhat arrogant, Wang Changsheng found her acceptable. Wang Changsheng simply didn't want to hand over the Sky Ghost Sect cultivators' belongings, yet Meng Tianrui was quick to resort to lethal force. Wang Changsheng certainly didn't want to deal with such a person. No matter who Wang Changsheng made a deal with, he would offend other forces. This transaction was also a matter of choosing sides. While he wished to avoid offending anyone and maintain harmony, that was clearly impossible. The Meng and Jiang families were powerful, but the Gao family was not weak either. Gao Shuhao was the senior disciple of a Golden Immortal cultivator, rumored to have a high chance of advancing to Golden Immortal himself.

"So, that mid-grade immortal artifact is in your possession?" Gao Shuyou's voice grew serious.

Wang Changsheng flipped his right hand, and with a flash of golden light, a shimmering silver ring appeared in his palm. A lifelike miniature flood dragon was carved on its surface.

"The mid-grade immortal artifact, Golden Flood Dragon Ring!" Gao Shuyou's eyes gleamed with fervor. After a moment's contemplation, she said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, name your price! As long as the request isn't too excessive, I can agree to it."

"I wish to acquire a territory to establish my family, so that in the future, I can assist Immortal Gao with more matters," Wang Changsheng replied.

"That's it?" Gao Shuyou was slightly taken aback. For her, it was a simple matter of speaking a word; her grand-uncle worked in the Nine Immortals Sect's Deacon Hall and had the authority to decide on such things.

"Precisely. This time, we've offended the Meng family, so we kindly ask for Immortal Gao's continued patronage," Wang Changsheng said earnestly.

"Yes, indeed! The Meng family disciples are far too overbearing in their dealings. We still prefer to trade with Immortal Gao," Wang Ruyan added.

"The Meng family means nothing. I agree to this matter. Here's what we'll do: you two go back and await news. I'll contact my Fifth Grand-Uncle; he's the Vice Hall Master of the Deacon Hall. He can arrange a better territory for you. Additionally, I'll provide you with some cultivation resources," Gao Shuyou said.

"Then we'll trouble Immortal Gao. The Golden Flood Dragon Ring is now yours," Wang Changsheng said, handing the artifact to Gao Shuyou.

Gao Shuyou accepted it without demur.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan rose and departed, returning to their residence.

This time, by eliminating three True Immortals, they obtained over a dozen low-grade immortal artifacts, more than six thousand immortal essence stones, and numerous materials for artifact refining and alchemy. They also acquired three immortal cultivation techniques: the "Mystic Jade Immortal Scripture," the "Dry Thunder True Law," and the "Evergreen Treasure Canon." The "Mystic Jade Immortal Scripture" was Immortal Seven-Star's primary cultivation technique. It had thirty layers, allowing cultivation up to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, but no subsequent layers were available. Immortal Seven-Star had obtained this technique from the Chaotic Continent. The "Dry Thunder True Law" consisted of thirty-three layers, suitable for cultivating up to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, though the provided text only contained the cultivation methods for the first thirty layers. The "Evergreen Treasure Canon" had thirty layers, allowing cultivation up to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, and was a wood-attribute technique.

Besides the immortal cultivation techniques, there were also over ten first-grade immortal pill recipes and a talisman-making manual, the "True Scripture of Immortal Talismans." This manual detailed the crafting methods for over ten first-grade and over ten second-grade immortal talismans. All these items were acquired by Immortal Seven-Star from the Chaotic Continent. Most valuable were Immortal Seven-Star's insights into comprehending laws. Immortal Seven-Star had opened four apertures and comprehended the Laws of Ice, Water, Mist, and Confinement, all of which she had cultivated to the introductory level. Immortal Seven-Star had spent some time on the Chaotic Continent, where she had eliminated True Immortal-stage chaotic beasts. She had mapped her travels, and this map would prove useful if Wang Changsheng and his companions ever decided to visit the Chaotic Continent in the future.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "We should be able to acquire a territory this time, but our troubles are far from minor." Internally, they had offended the Meng family; externally, they had antagonized the Sky Ghost Sect. They had enemies both within and without, and this was only the beginning. As the Wang family grew stronger, they were bound to offend other forces, whether due to conflicts of interest or other reasons.

"Once Qingfeng and the others advance to the True Immortal stage, our pressure will ease somewhat," Wang Ruyan said with a smile.

The Wang family had fewer True Immortal cultivators, so naturally, their burden was heavier.

After some casual conversation, Wang Changsheng entered a secluded chamber to meditate and recuperate. The next morning, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan sat in the stone pavilion, chatting.

Wang Changsheng took out a blue-glowing communication mirror. He cast a spell, and Gao Shuyou's face appeared on the mirror's surface.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, my Fifth Grand-Uncle has arrived and wishes to discuss the territory matter with you personally. Are you available?" Gao Shuyou asked.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were stunned. Gao Shuyou's efficiency was truly remarkable!