Chapter 4325

A secluded courtyard on Qinglian Peak.

Wang Changsheng and a shapely young woman in a white dress were sitting in a cyan stone pavilion, talking. A red-dressed young woman with picturesque features stood respectfully nearby.

The red-dressed young woman had skin as white as snow and wore a red dress. Her hair was styled in a “flying immortal bun”. Judging by her aura, she was a Golden Immortal cultivator.

“I’ve long heard of Madam Yang’s renown. I should have visited you in person, but unfortunately, I've been tied up with trivial matters,” Wang Changsheng said courteously.

The young woman in white was named Yang Furong. She was the matriarch of the Yang family from Jade Sword Island and possessed cultivation at the late Taiyi Golden Immortal stage.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, you’re too kind. It’s the same for me visiting you here. When it comes to fame, I can’t compare to Fellow Daoist Wang. Who in the jurisdiction of Kunlun Immortal City hasn’t heard of Immortal Monarch Taihao by now?” Yang Furong said with a smile.

Yang Furong had been famous for many years, but in terms of renown, she truly couldn’t compare to Wang Changsheng. There were few Taiyi Golden Immortals who mastered Supreme Laws, and even fewer who could use physical divine abilities to kill eight-colored chaos beasts. Furthermore, Wang Changsheng was also proficient in artifact refinement.

This time, Qinglian City was hosting a large-scale auction, even offering multiple high-grade immortal artifacts for sale, which attracted many Taiyi Golden Immortals to participate.

The Nangong Immortal Clan also sold high-grade immortal artifacts, though not many.

“Madam Yang, you flatter me. There’s still much I need to learn from you,” Wang Changsheng said modestly.

“Ancestor, your grandson has returned,” Wang Xinghai’s voice came from outside.

“Come in, Xinghai,” Wang Changsheng instructed.

No sooner had he spoken than Wang Xinghai entered.

“Your grandson greets Ancestor and Senior Yang,” Wang Xinghai bowed respectfully. He had seen portraits of Yang Furong; the Dark Hall had collected many portraits of Taiyi Golden Immortals for clan members to view.

“Excellent, he’s truly a fine-looking talent. Chuchu, this is Young Friend Wang. Haven’t you wanted to befriend him for a long time?” Yang Furong said.

“This junior, Yang Chuchu, greets Fellow Daoist Wang,” the red-dressed young woman curtsied and said politely.

“Xinghai, Young Friend Yang is visiting Qinglian City for the first time. Please show her around,” Wang Changsheng instructed.

Yang Furong had specifically asked to see Wang Xinghai, and Wang Changsheng understood her intentions. This matter depended on Wang Xinghai’s own decision, and Wang Changsheng had no intention of forcing him.

“Yes, Ancestor,” Wang Xinghai agreed and left with Yang Chuchu.

“Young Friend Wang is excellent; he and Chuchu are a perfect match,” Yang Furong said.

“Younger generations have their own ideas. As elders, there’s no need for us to interfere,” Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

“That’s true. By the way, Fellow Daoist Wang, why don’t I see Madam Wang?” Yang Furong changed the subject.

“A grand-disciple of Dao Ancestor Kunlun has arrived, and my wife has gone to entertain her,” Wang Changsheng explained.

“Is it Immortal Guihua?” Yang Furong asked curiously.

Immortal Guihua was a third-tier Immortal Talisman Master, highly skilled in the art of talismans, and well-known.

Wang Changsheng nodded, “Exactly!”

“Even Immortal Liu has come to Qinglian City. Your influence is considerable!” Yang Furong said, clearly envious.

While the Yang family’s large-scale auctions could attract some Taiyi Golden Immortals, they couldn’t draw in a grand-disciple of Dao Ancestor Kunlun.

“Madam Yang, you misunderstand. Immortal Liu didn’t come to Qinglian City for the auction. She was merely passing through on business. My wife learned of her arrival and went to host her,” Wang Changsheng explained that this was their home ground; they didn't need to personally entertain every Taiyi Golden Immortal who visited, but a grand-disciple of Dao Ancestor Kunlun was an entirely different matter.

Yang Furong suddenly realized, and recalling something, she said, “Fellow Daoist Wang, the high-grade immortal artifacts put up for auction, are they all refined by you?”

“Exactly!” Wang Changsheng honestly admitted that he and Wang Ruyan had jointly refined three high-grade Immortal-Slaying Arrows. This time, offering high-grade immortal artifacts for sale was primarily to exchange for rare materials. Wang Changsheng had also informed the Nangong Immortal Clan in advance.

The Nangong Immortal Clan rarely sold a high-grade immortal artifact, so for the Wang family to suddenly put multiple high-grade immortal artifacts up for auction was quite conspicuous.

However, the Nangong Immortal Clan didn’t mind such matters. Trade was free, as long as the items weren’t sold to chaos beasts.

The better Qinglian City developed, the more it would also enhance the reputation of Tianfeng City.

“In that case, Fellow Daoist Wang, are you able to refine high-grade Chaos Armor?” Yang Furong pressed.

“Madam Yang, you jest. I’m not capable of that yet,” Wang Changsheng denied it flatly. He had currently refined two pieces of high-grade Chaos Armor, but mainly due to a lack of Primeval Stones. Refining a single piece of high-grade Chaos Armor required a large quantity of Primeval Stones.

Yang Furong nodded and said with a smile, “With Fellow Daoist Wang’s artifact refining skill, you’ll be able to refine high-grade Chaos Armor sooner or later.”

After chatting for over half an hour, Yang Furong bade farewell and left. Wang Changsheng sent Wang Yixin to arrange accommodation for her.

No sooner had Madam Yang left than Wang Ruyan returned.

“Immortal Liu has left? So soon?” Wang Changsheng asked, surprised.

“She was just passing through Qinglian City. I exchanged some knowledge about talisman crafting with her. As expected of someone from Dao Ancestor Kunlun’s lineage, her talisman crafting skills far surpass mine,” Wang Ruyan said, full of admiration.

“That’s not surprising. She has a renowned master to guide her, while you, my wife, mostly relied on self-discovery. It’s like the saying, ‘earlier generations build the bridge, and later generations benefit from it,’” Wang Changsheng said.

They were the family’s pioneers, their path fraught with difficulty, and their breadth of knowledge couldn't compare to Taiyi Golden Immortals trained by major powers. However, they provided a higher platform for their descendants, ensuring they wouldn't have to follow their arduous old path.

“Madam Yang chatted with you for so long? Did she want you to help her with artifact refinement?” Wang Ruyan asked.

“No, she wanted to form a marriage alliance with us, and she took a liking to Xinghai. I didn’t agree; I’ll let Xinghai decide for himself,” Wang Changsheng said.

“Many Taiyi Golden Immortals have come to this auction, mostly for the high-grade immortal artifacts. I hope they’ll bring rare materials. By the way, has Fellow Daoist Xu not emerged from seclusion yet?” Wang Ruyan asked curiously.

Venerable Xuanling had been in seclusion for many years, not attending Nangong Yueshuo’s Grand Luo celebration nor their Taiyi celebration. He was a true ascetic, devoted solely to cultivation.

“Not yet. I sent him a voice transmission talisman; he’ll contact me when he emerges,” Wang Changsheng explained.

Venerable Xuanling was a rogue cultivator, with no disciples, followers, or family. He was solely devoted to cultivation.

Wang Ruyan nodded and said, “It’s a pity that Yuejiao and Qingcheng couldn’t open all 108 immortal acupoints and failed in their attempt to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.”

Dong Xueli had already recovered her Golden Immortal cultivation. Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao had taken immortal pills to attempt a breakthrough to Taiyi Golden Immortal, but unfortunately, they failed.

“It’s not so easy to advance to Taiyi Golden Immortal; otherwise, new Taiyi Golden Immortals would have appeared in the Tianchen Sea Domain long ago,” Wang Changsheng said. Golden Immortal cultivators rarely managed to acquire immortal pills and miraculous medicines. Some Golden Immortals failed to open all 108 immortal acupoints, while others failed to pass the lightning tribulation.

Within 500,000 years, it wouldn’t be advisable for Wang Qingcheng and Sun Yuejiao to attempt to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm again. Wang Qingbai was already capable of refining the Two-Form Golden Amber Pill.