Chapter 4549: Dukang Immortal Lord

In the Tianchen Sea Area, on Green Lotus Island.

On Green Lotus Peak, Wang Changsheng was seated in a green stone pavilion, listening to Wang Yongqian's report.

"Our family currently has two Grand Luo Golden Immortals, fifty-six Taiyi Golden Immortals, and over three thousand Golden Immortal cultivators. Our Immortal Armored Army numbers over one hundred thousand. We also have three external intelligence organizations: the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets, the Palace of July, and the Azure-Li Tower. The Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets is located in the Barren Immortal Realm, and its master, Wang Xiukun, is an elder who ascended from the lower realms. The Palace of July is in the North Sea Immortal Realm, headed by Palace Master Wu Yan. The Azure-Li Tower is in the Nine Star Immortal Realm, and its master, Li Canghai, is responsible for intelligence gathering and dissemination," Wang Yongqian reported.

The Wang family has been established in the Immortal Realm for over three million years. Reaching their current standing required considerable effort from Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. Now, with a strong military and ample resources, the Wang family has begun to deploy personnel into other Immortal Realms, establishing outposts to gather intelligence and cultivation resources.

Major powers all maintain external intelligence organizations. These not only expand their information-gathering capabilities but also allow them to distance themselves from certain activities. Furthermore, some even leverage the intelligence networks of other factions for their own benefit.

"How many of our people are in these three organizations? We mustn't work for others' benefit," Wang Changsheng asked.

"Ancestor, rest assured. At least five of our people are in each organization, controlling key high-level positions. Even if one or two family members encounter an accident, the entire organization will remain under our control," Wang Yongqian replied confidently.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "That's good. When Qingshan and the others travel to the Nine Star Immortal Realm, they should also be able to get assistance from the Azure-Li Tower."

By establishing external organizations in other Immortal Realms, the Wang family ensures that their members receive assistance when traveling to those realms.

"Oh, by the way, Immortal Liu Yun has advanced to the late Taiyi Golden Immortal stage. She must have had a fortuitous encounter; otherwise, her cultivation speed wouldn't be so fast," Wang Yongqian mentioned.

"Everyone has their opportunities. If Immortal Liu Yun advances to Grand Luo Golden Immortal, that would also be a good thing for us," Wang Changsheng replied.

Wang Yongqian took out a golden, shimmering dharma disk, activated a spell, and a joyful expression appeared on her face.

"Ancestor, Moxiong has invited Immortal Dukang over. He is currently outside Green Lotus Island," Wang Yongqian reported.

"Please invite him to Green Lotus Peak to speak," Wang Changsheng instructed. He then took out a set of exquisite wine utensils and a golden wine pot filled with Profound Soul Jade Liquid.

"Yes, Ancestor," Wang Yongqian acknowledged, gesturing on the golden dharma disk.

Not long after, Wang Changming arrived at Green Lotus Peak, accompanied by a robust, red-robed elder.

The red-robed elder had a face the color of a dark jujube, a wisp of a goatee, and a red gourd tied to his waist. A strong scent of alcohol emanated from him.

The red-robed elder smiled slightly, clasped his fists, and said, "You must be Immortal Taihao! This old man is Cao Zhuo! It's a pleasure to meet you, Fellow Daoist Wang."

"You are too kind, Fellow Daoist Cao. Please have a seat and try some of the fine Profound Soul Jade Liquid I acquired," Wang Changsheng said, inviting Cao Zhuo to sit down and pouring him a cup from the wine pot.

"Profound Soul Jade Liquid! Does this wine relate to the soul?" Immortal Dukang asked curiously. He picked up the cup, sniffed it lightly, and a look of intoxication appeared on his face.

"Excellent, a fine wine," Immortal Dukang praised, then drained the cup.

"Profound Soul Jade Liquid is indeed good; it can truly enhance the soul. Fellow Daoist Wang, is this the immortal wine recipe that young Fellow Daoist Wang mentioned?" Immortal Dukang inquired.

"Yes, I'd like to ask Fellow Daoist Cao to help brew a jar of Tier 4 immortal wine. I've already prepared all the ingredients," Wang Changsheng replied, taking out a green jade slip and handing it to Immortal Dukang.

Immortal Dukang swept his divine sense over it and said, "Green Lotus Drunkenness? I haven't heard of this immortal wine. It requires the crystal core of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage Nine-Colored Chaos Beast?"

"Do you have the confidence to brew it, Fellow Daoist Cao?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"If the ingredients are ready, of course it can be brewed. However, regarding the compensation, this Cao is not interested in ordinary items," Immortal Dukang stated.

"How about two Tier 4 immortal wine recipes—Seven Star Drunkenness and Profound Soul Jade Liquid—and on top of that, I'll give you two more pots of Profound Soul Jade Liquid?" Wang Changsheng said earnestly.

"No problem, it's a deal!" Immortal Dukang agreed.

"However, I have a small request: I'd like to observe the entire brewing process. Is that acceptable?" Wang Changsheng asked, as he was not at ease entrusting the pure nine-colored crystal core to Cao Zhuo's sole handling.

Immortal Dukang considered for a moment, then agreed. This was not a difficult request for him.

"Here are the ingredients! Fellow Daoist Cao, please brew the wine right here! If you need anything, just say the word," Wang Changsheng said, taking out a blue storage bracelet and handing it to Cao Zhuo.

He had prepared all the ingredients and tools; all that was missing was the assistance of a Tier 4 immortal wine master.

"Fellow Daoist Wang has prepared all the ingredients and tools, so I can start brewing right away!" Immortal Dukang said.

"There's no rush for that. Let's finish this pot of Profound Soul Jade Liquid first," Wang Changsheng said warmly, picking up the wine pot and offering it to Cao Zhuo.

Immortal Dukang didn't stand on ceremony. He took the pot, tilted its spout downwards, and let the wine flow directly into his mouth.

Soon, the entire pot of Profound Soul Jade Liquid was consumed.

"What a delight, a truly fine wine! Haha!" Immortal Dukang exclaimed, then took out his materials and began brewing the immortal wine.

Wang Changsheng waved his hand, signaling Wang Yongqian and Wang Changming to withdraw.

In the Qianling Sea Area, Hundred Spirits Market.

The streets teemed with people and bustling traffic.

Green Lotus Tower, a shop opened by the Wang family, saw many cultivators entering and exiting.

On the ninth floor, Wang Maowen was conversing with a medium-built, golden-robed young man.

"What? Grand Profound Jade Mushroom Pills? Fellow Daoist Xu, aren't you asking for too much?" Wang Maowen said with a frown.

"This is Profound Primordial Golden Qilin Jade, the core material for forging top-grade Immortal Destroyer Cannons, not some ordinary material," the golden-robed young man replied.

"If you wanted the finished product, that would be one thing. But this is just the core material, which still requires a large quantity of rare materials. While Profound Primordial Golden Qilin Jade isn't ordinary, neither are Grand Profound Jade Mushroom Pills. I'm afraid we cannot provide what you're asking for. Perhaps you could consider other items, such as Tier 3 immortal pills for cultivating an immortal body, Grade 3 Dao Pills, or high-grade Chaos Armor," Wang Maowen said, his tone full of enticement.

He had already advanced to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage and was in charge of the family's businesses across multiple sea areas.

If he could acquire this piece of Profound Primordial Golden Qilin Jade, it would certainly be a great achievement.

"How about these three items?" the golden-robed young man asked.

"Two at most. Grade 3 Dao Pills are not that cheap!" Wang Maowen retorted.

"No, that won't do. This is Profound Primordial Golden Qilin Jade. If I don't get these three materials, then forget it," the golden-robed young man stated.

"Alright! All three it is!" Wang Maowen conceded. If it meant being able to forge a top-grade Immortal Destroyer Cannon, these three materials were insignificant.

He took out a golden dharma disk, activated a spell, and made several gestures.

Not long after, a middle-aged man approached, took out a golden storage bracelet, and handed it to Wang Maowen.

Wang Maowen passed it to the golden-robed young man, who meticulously inspected it. After confirming everything was in order, he nodded in satisfaction, handed the Profound Primordial Golden Qilin Jade to Wang Maowen, and left the Green Lotus Tower.