Chapter 3740: Wu Feng Fairy

Wang Changsheng obtained a small Xuan Shui Jade Crystal Ore Vein from a fragment of the Immortal Realm. His clansmen mined the raw ore, which Wang Qingfeng, Wang Jiye, Wang Ruyi, and Wang Zongyun then used to refine immortal artifacts.

They did not possess the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron, so they failed multiple times when they first started refining immortal artifacts, wasting a significant amount of refining materials. Fortunately, the Wang family had a strong foundation and could withstand their expenditure.

They can now all refine immortal artifacts, which are sold in the family's shops. Customers can also pre-order immortal artifacts or provide their own materials for refining.

Wang Yulan and Wang Rumeng can refine three types of First-Order immortal talismans, and their sales are quite good, allowing them to be completely self-sufficient. Many True Immortals in the Wang family are proficient in various crafts, which eases the family's financial burden. As the number of cultivators within the clan increased, the Wang family gained complete control of a thousand islands and began to expand.

The White Deer Archipelago has many deserted islands. The spiritual energy on these islands is either sparse or their area is small, making them undesirable to the Xia family, Bai family, and Water Siren tribe. Only smaller factions find them appealing, sending people to develop these barren islands to expand their own power.

The White Deer Archipelago is not a peaceful land. Over the past ten thousand years, several factions have been wiped out. One such faction, which included several Mahayana cultivators, was suddenly annihilated, and the identities of the perpetrators could not be traced, leaving the case unresolved.

The Wang family formed an alliance through marriage with the Xia family, creating a powerful joint force. News of Wang Changsheng slaying a True Immortal cultivator from the Heavenly Ghost Sect spread, greatly enhancing his reputation, and allowing the Wang family to establish a firm foothold in the White Deer Archipelago.

Some smaller factions pledged allegiance to the Wang family. The Wang family allowed them to develop deserted islands and required them to regularly offer cultivation resources as tribute. In return, if they encountered insurmountable problems, they could report them to the Wang family.

The Xia family, Bai family, and Water Siren tribe also followed this practice, allowing smaller factions to develop deserted islands under their protection, thereby expanding their own influence and increasing their income.

Major powers like the Nine Immortal Sect, Cangyun Palace, and Murong family operated similarly, engaging in both competition and cooperation.

"White Deer Archipelago" generally refers to this entire sea region, without clear territorial divisions. The more deserted islands they developed, the larger the effective area of the White Deer Archipelago became. All major powers encouraged the development of deserted islands, though the Tianchen Sea Region had many high-level demonic beasts and rogue cultivators causing trouble.

There is a White Deer Market in the White Deer Archipelago, managed by the Xia family, Bai family, and Water Siren tribe. It primarily serves cultivators below the True Immortal realm for trade. Resources needed by True Immortal cultivators also appear there, but in small quantities and generally not of very high quality.

Cultivators above the True Immortal realm who wish to purchase cultivation resources mostly go to larger markets like the Ziwei Market. Cultivators below the True Immortal realm in the White Deer Archipelago generally purchase their cultivation resources at the White Deer Market.

Without protection from immortals, cultivators below the True Immortal realm are highly susceptible to incidents when traveling to the Ziwei Market. There was a case where a dozen Mahayana rogue cultivators journeyed together to the Ziwei Market, and not long after they left, their vital soul lamps, entrusted to friends and relatives, extinguished. Similar incidents are common.

With the help of the Xia family, the Wang family opened over a dozen shops in the White Deer Market, primarily selling cultivation resources for cultivators below the True Immortal realm. The family's shops in the Ziwei Market mainly dealt with cultivation resources needed by immortals.

Wang Yongqian took out a pale golden Dharma Plate, cast a spell, and said, "That concludes today's report. You may all go about your duties now!"

The clansmen acknowledged, then left one after another, leaving only Wang Yongqian and Wang Qingcheng.

"Is something wrong, Yongqian?" Wang Qingcheng asked.

"Fairy Wufeng has arrived," Wang Yongqian replied, "She says she has an urgent matter and wishes to see the Old Ancestor."

Fairy Wufeng is a rogue cultivator of the True Immortal stage from the White Deer Archipelago, possessing a cultivation level of mid-True Immortal. She raises a True Immortal-level Dark Phoenix, making her quite powerful.

"Could she be asking Father to refine an artifact?" Wang Qingcheng wondered slightly.

Wang Changsheng had previously refined a Low-Grade immortal artifact for Golden Silkworm Revered One, which possessed considerable power. The Golden Silkworm Revered One had since widely publicized Wang Changsheng's skill, leading many True Immortal rogue cultivators to seek his help in refining immortal artifacts, though all their requests had been declined.

While Wang Qingfeng and others could also refine immortal artifacts, there was still a noticeable gap between their creations and Wang Changsheng's. True Immortal cultivators preferred to seek Wang Changsheng's assistance in refining.

"Please invite her to the Reception Hall," Wang Qingcheng instructed. "Qingfeng and I will receive her."

He and Wang Yongqian both served as acting family heads, with distinct divisions of labor. Wang Qingcheng handled external affairs, representing the Wang family in interactions with other factions or immortals. This included responsibilities such as arranging marriages, attending celebrations, and receiving guests. Wang Yongqian managed internal affairs, primarily focusing on the cultivation of clan members and family development.

Several clan elders assisted them in managing the family, allowing them ample time for cultivation.

Wang Yongqian acknowledged, then gestured on the Dharma Plate. Wang Qingcheng contacted Wang Qingfeng, asking him to go to the reception.

By the time Wang Qingcheng arrived at the Reception Hall, Wang Qingfeng was already there.

"Didn't we already decline Fairy Wufeng?" Wang Qingfeng asked, puzzled. "Why is she here again? She had previously visited Qinglian Island, hoping Wang Changsheng would refine an immortal artifact for her. Wang Changsheng was in seclusion at the time, and although Wang Qingfeng offered to help, Fairy Wufeng preferred not to have him refine it."

"I don't know," Wang Qingcheng mused. "Perhaps she hasn't given up, or maybe she acquired something valuable to trade. It could also be that she needs our help with something else."

Fairy Wufeng had established the Wufeng Sect, which boasted over fifty thousand disciples and a lineage spanning more than twenty thousand years. The Wufeng Sect had several True Immortal cultivators. It was not a subordinate force of the Nine Immortal Sect, meaning it was not required to pay tribute, but the disadvantage was that it received no protection from the Nine Immortal Sect.

When True Immortal cultivators from the Wufeng Sect were escorting goods to the Ziwei Market, they were attacked by a mysterious True Immortal. Upon receiving the distress call, Fairy Wufeng immediately rushed to provide assistance, but by the time she arrived, all her fellow disciples had been killed.

Such incidents were all too common. The Wufeng Sect conducted its own investigation but could not uncover the origin or identity of the perpetrator, and the case ultimately remained unresolved. If they had been a subordinate force of the Nine Immortal Sect, they could have requested the Nine Immortal Sect's help in investigating and finding the culprits.

There was indeed a difference between having backing and having none.

Not long after, a curvaceous young woman in a red dress walked in, a smile on her face.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Wang." The woman in the red dress greeted with a smile.

"Madam Lin, long time no see. What is it you wish to discuss with my father? You can tell us just the same." Wang Qingcheng asked.

Fairy Wufeng took out an exquisite red jade box and a golden jade box, handing them to Wang Qingcheng.

Wang Qingcheng opened the red jade box, revealing three scales glowing with continuous red light, causing the temperature to rise rapidly. Inside the golden jade box was a Luminous Moon Immortal Fruit.

"These are the vital scales of a True Immortal-stage Fire Qilin, excellent materials for refining fire-attribute immortal artifacts," Fairy Wufeng slowly explained, her face full of anticipation. "Combined with a Luminous Moon Immortal Fruit, I wish to ask True Master Taihao to help me refine a Calamity Substitution Immortal Artifact. How about it?"

A Calamity Substitution Immortal Artifact had a starting price of a thousand immortal spirit stones, which she simply could not afford. She could only collect the raw materials and ask an immortal artifact master to refine it for her.

"You wish for my father to refine a Calamity Substitution Immortal Artifact, Fairy Lin?" Wang Qingfeng interjected, promoting himself. "I can also refine immortal artifacts."

"No, I specifically want True Master Taihao to help me. Other immortal artifact masters won't do." Fairy Wufeng remained unmoved.