Chapter 4420: Chance Encounter with an Old Friend

The immortal island he refined was of the lowest grade, significantly inferior to Kunlun Immortal Island.

Wang Changsheng needed to collect a large amount of rare materials to upgrade the immortal island. The Moonwheel Star Stone was a high-grade time material that could be used to refine high-grade time-based immortal artifacts. Even if the Moonwheel Star Stone were refined into the Gourd of Years, it would not elevate the gourd to a supreme-grade immortal artifact. It was more difficult to upgrade the grade of an immortal artifact refined into a Primordial Spirit Treasure unless an even higher-grade time material was obtained.

Wang Changsheng put away the large blue boat and flew towards Tianye Market with Wang Ruyan and Wang Tunian.

Tianye Market was a market established by the Night Clan. According to the intelligence they had gathered, the Night Clan had a heritage spanning over fifty million years, and once had Great Principle Golden Immortals who perished in the Immortal Ruin Tribulation. Currently, there were no Great Principle Golden Immortals, but there were no fewer than twenty Grand Unity Golden Immortals, indicating their extraordinary strength.

They strolled along the streets, observing their surroundings.

Along the way, they saw many foreign cultivators. Some of these foreign races had similar physiques to humans, with numerous spiral black patterns on their bodies, high noses, and small ears – these were members of the Night Clan.

The streets were bustling with people, including humans, Witch Clan members, Demon Clan members, and Night Clan members.

Wang Tunian separated from Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to wander around the market on his own.

After about three-quarters of an hour, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan arrived at the entrance of an eighteen-story golden pavilion. A plaque above the entrance bore the three characters "Tianye Tower." This was a shop opened by the Night Clan.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan entered. After subtly releasing a hint of their Grand Unity Golden Immortal aura, a medium-built man in a golden robe quickly approached them, bowed respectfully, and said enthusiastically, "Welcome, esteemed seniors, to our humble establishment. How may I be of service?"

"Take us to your manager," Wang Changsheng instructed.

The golden-robed man acknowledged and led the way.

They arrived on the fifteenth floor, where several blue tables and chairs were arranged. The staircase leading to the sixteenth floor was blocked by a black light barrier.

"The manager is currently in a meeting, esteemed seniors. Please wait a moment," the golden-robed man said with a conciliatory smile.

Wang Changsheng nodded, just about to speak, when three men passed through the black light barrier and descended the stairs.

A flicker of surprise simultaneously crossed the eyes of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. These three were none other than the three Ximen brothers.

They had met the Ximen brothers years ago when they were all Golden Immortals, seeking opportunities in the Nine-Star Immortal Domain. After many years apart, meeting again, the three Ximen brothers had already advanced to Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

"Fellow Daoist Ximen, long time no see," Wang Changsheng greeted.

"And you are?" Ximen Zhi paused slightly. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had altered their appearances, so he didn't recognize them.

Wang Changsheng recounted some of their experiences in the Nine-Star Immortal Domain, and Ximen Zhi suddenly realized, exclaiming in surprise, "After so many years, Fellow Daoist Wang has advanced to the mid-Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage! Congratulations!"

Their three brothers had successively advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, which was already a stroke of great fortune. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's cultivation speed was even faster than theirs.

"Congratulations to you too. Since you've also reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, shall we find a place to chat later?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"No problem," Ximen Zhi agreed.

"The Plum Blossom Residence on the next street is an excellent place for discussions. Their tea is also very good, and many seniors go there for meetings," the golden-robed man recommended.

"Then we'll wait for you two fellow daoists at the Plum Blossom Residence," Ximen Zhi said.

Wang Changsheng agreed and ascended the stairs with Wang Ruyan.

Their bodies radiated spiritual light, allowing them to easily pass through the black light barrier. On the sixteenth floor, a graceful young woman in a black dress sat on a chair, holding a black, flickering Dharma disc, making various gestures with it.

Upon seeing Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, she put down the black Dharma disc and said enthusiastically, "My name is Mo Ying. How may I assist you, fellow Daoists?"

"We wish to purchase these materials. Madam Mo, how much can you provide? Price is not an issue," Wang Changsheng said, taking out a blue jade slip and handing it to Mo Ying.

Mo Ying scanned it with her divine sense, and a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes.

"We only have some of these materials, and payment will need to be made with Chaos Beast crystal cores or high-grade immortal essence stones," Mo Ying stated.

"No problem, Madam Mo. I heard that a Moonwheel Star Stone once appeared in this market?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"That was over two million years ago. It appeared at a large-scale auction held by the Myriad Gourd Merchant Guild. A Grand Unity Golden Immortal put it up for auction, requesting pure crystal cores from Grand Unity Golden Immortal-stage seven-colored Chaos Beasts in exchange," Mo Ying replied.

Wang Changsheng naturally knew about the Myriad Gourd Merchant Guild. It was a merchant organization founded by Immortal Lord Myriad Gourd, who was a Great Principle Golden Immortal, and it held considerable influence in the Barren Immortal Domain.

"Pure seven-colored crystal cores, such a high demand!" Wang Ruyan exclaimed in surprise.

"Indeed! However, the Moonwheel Star Stone is no ordinary item; it can be used to refine high-grade time-based immortal artifacts. If all goes as planned, the Myriad Gourd Merchant Guild will hold another large-scale auction within the next three hundred thousand years. The previous large auction featured the Qian-light Immortal Shaping Clay and high-grade immortal artifacts," Mo Ying explained.

"Within three hundred thousand years!" Wang Changsheng muttered, a pensive expression on his face. Then he added, "Madam Mo, we'll take all the materials listed on this jade slip that you have available."

Mo Ying took out a black, flickering Dharma disc, struck it with a hand seal, and began making calculations.

A moment later, she put away the black Dharma disc, picked up a teapot, poured a cup of tea for Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, and said, "Fellow Daoists, please try our Night Clan's Black Mist Immortal Tea! It has the effect of strengthening the divine soul."

Wang Changsheng picked up the teacup. The tea was black. He took a small sip; it was sweet to the taste, and he could feel a faint stream of divine soul power flowing into his Soul Sea.

"Madam Mo, I heard your Night Clan possesses an immortal pill that can assist immortals in cultivating an immortal body, similar in effect to the Blood Infant Jade Apricot Pill? Could you sell us a few?" Wang Ruyan asked.

"You're referring to the Ink Vortex Pill, aren't you? This pill incorporates pure seven-colored crystal cores and has excellent body-tempering effects. However, it's not for sale. Obtaining crystal cores from Grand Unity Golden Immortal-stage seven-colored Chaos Beasts is extremely difficult," Mo Ying flatly refused.

Wang Ruyan didn't press the matter and engaged in casual conversation.

Not long after, a vigorous old man in a golden robe came up, handed a golden storage bracelet to Mo Ying, and then withdrew.

Mo Ying handed the storage bracelet to Wang Changsheng. Wang Changsheng scanned it with his divine sense, nodded with satisfaction, paid for the goods, and then left with Wang Ruyan.

They arrived at the Plum Blossom Residence. A young attendant in a green shirt quickly came over and led them to a private room, where the three Ximen brothers had been waiting for some time.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Ximen," Wang Changsheng greeted, sitting down.

"After so many years, Fellow Daoist Wang and Madam Wang have both reached the mid-Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. This is truly joyous news. I'll toast Fellow Daoist Wang with tea instead of wine." Ximen Zhi raised his teacup and drained it.