Chapter 4585: The Lion Asks for a High Price (No More Today)

Green Lotus City, Green Lotus Peak.

Wang Changsheng sat in a green stone pavilion, holding two banners—one gold, one silver.

Wang Zhilin, Wang Zhibing, and Wang Zhiqilin stood by, with Wang Zhiqilin reporting to Wang Changsheng.

They had traveled to the Star-Moon Realm at top speed aboard a cross-realm treasure ship, sealed off the Star-Moon Grotto, and sent people inside to search for the Moon Banner. Though they lost some personnel, they successfully located the Moon Banner.

"Patriarch, we made an unexpected discovery while searching for the Moon Banner," Wang Zhiqilin said.

"What was the unexpected discovery?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"Pseudo-Immortals have established outer organizations that support forces in the lower realms. The 'Fellow Cultivators' Society' is one such group, and there are likely more," Wang Zhiqilin explained.

In the Star-Moon Grotto, they found the remains of a Mahayana cultivator whose true form was an eighth-tier Six-Eared Macaque. While searching for treasure, this individual used an innate divine ability to overhear a conversation between two Mahayana cultivators. From this, they learned that these cultivators were sent to the lower realms by the Hunxie King Tribe to find a supreme treasure and, incidentally, to support several forces that would provide fresh blood for an organization called the 'Fellow Cultivators' Society.' The Macaque hadn't taken the information seriously, merely finding it interesting enough to record. He later died while treasure hunting in the Star-Moon Grotto.

"'Fellow Cultivators' Society! Do you know which immortal realm they are in?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"No, the two Mahayana cultivators didn't mention it," Wang Zhiqilin replied.

"Understood. You've done very well. Do not spread this information. You may go now! Strive to reach the True Immortal stage soon," Wang Changsheng instructed.

"Yes, Patriarch," the three of them responded. Wang Zhiqilin and the other two assented and withdrew.

Wang Changsheng looked at the Sun-Moon Banners in his hand with a joyful expression. This set of treasures had sustained some damage, but fortunately, it was minor and reparable. He had obtained a set of high-grade immortal artifacts, refined with primordial spiritual treasures, without much effort, making a huge profit.

Wang Yixin entered and said, "Patriarch, Fairy Tianchen and Immortal Lord Xuanhun from the Yama Palace are here to visit. They say they have an important matter to discuss with you."

"Please show them to the reception hall," Wang Changsheng instructed. Green Lotus Peak was reserved for close friends and relatives. Since he had no deep ties with Fairy Tianchen, receiving them in the reception hall was sufficient.

"Yes, Patriarch," Wang Yixin replied, assented, and departed to carry out the order.

Wang Changsheng arrived at the reception hall, and shortly after, Wang Yixin led Fairy Tianchen and Immortal Lord Xuanhun inside. A Wang family member entered, placed three cups of immortal tea on the table, and then withdrew.

"Fairy Shen, Fellow Daoist Qin, what rare guests!" Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

"We've come this time to ask Immortal Lord Jiugong to help divine the whereabouts of several treasures."

"Treasures? What kind of treasures?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously.

"They are the 'Mirror of Time,' the natal immortal artifact of Time Immortal Venerable, the youngest disciple of Dao Ancestor Qiankun. I possess one Mirror of Time, and there are five in total. We are unsure of the whereabouts of the other four. Fellow Daoist Wang, please name your price; we don't want your descendants to work for nothing," Fairy Tianchen stated. They had initially sought out other Taiyi Golden Immortal-level diviners, but found their divining abilities either too poor, or they were away, or hadn't appeared for many years. That was why they sought help from the Wang family.

"The Mirror of Time! Is this treasure a top-grade immortal artifact?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"No, it's merely a high-grade immortal artifact, but its strength lies in its sufficient quantity."

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment, then took out a golden jade slip and handed it to Fairy Tianchen, saying, "If you have the items listed here, Qiulin should be able to help."

Fairy Tianchen took the jade slip, her brows furrowed. "Bodhi Divine Sand, Divine Jade of Time... Blood-Fiend Divine Crystal. Fellow Daoist Wang, isn't your price too high? One could hire a Daluo Golden Immortal-level diviner for this!"

"You get what you pay for. If other Taiyi Golden Immortal diviners could find the other Mirrors of Time, you wouldn't need to come to Qiulin. As for Daluo Golden Immortal diviners, I imagine they aren't so easily persuaded," Wang Changsheng stated.

"If we can find the other four Mirrors of Time, these items can be yours."

"Fairy Shen, I'm afraid you misunderstand. These items are the compensation. Whether the remaining Mirrors of Time are found or not is your concern; there's no guarantee the other four haven't been destroyed. When Qiulin performs a divination, regardless of the outcome, this is the fee. If you find it too expensive, you are free to seek others," Wang Changsheng said calmly.

Fairy Tianchen pondered for a moment, then said, "These items can be yours, but I have a small request: I'd like you to forge a top-grade Chaos Armor for me. I will provide the materials."

"A top-grade Chaos Armor? Fairy Shen, you overestimate me; I don't possess that capability," Wang Changsheng immediately refused. He could indeed forge top-grade Chaos Armor, but he wouldn't sell it to Fairy Tianchen. Of course, if Fairy Tianchen offered an exceptionally high price, Wang Changsheng might consider it.

"A high-grade Chaos Armor should be fine then, right? I need twenty sets; I'll exchange them for materials."

"I only have ten sets; I cannot provide too many," Wang Changsheng said.

"Alright then! Ten sets it is. Can you please invite Young Friend Wang over now?"

Wang Changsheng looked at Wang Yixin, who understood immediately. She took out a golden, shimmering communication disk, chanted an incantation, and gestured. Soon after, Wang Qiulin arrived.

Fairy Tianchen briefly explained the situation, then took out a Mirror of Time and handed it to Wang Qiulin.

"I will go and perform the divination now. Senior Shen, please wait a while," Wang Qiulin accepted the Mirror of Time, turned, and left.

"Fairy Shen, just a set of high-grade immortal artifacts. You're truly willing to invest a lot," Wang Changsheng said with a chuckle. Fairy Tianchen and Immortal Lord Xuanhun's mouths twitched. Listening to Wang Changsheng's tone, it was clear he didn't consider a set of high-grade immortal artifacts to be a big deal at all. Wang Changsheng was proficient in artifact forging, so he could say such a thing, but Fairy Tianchen and Immortal Lord Xuanhun certainly couldn't think that way.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, you certainly know how to joke. We are not like you. By the way, is it true, as rumored, that Young Friend Wang has mastered the Law of Destiny?" Fairy Tianchen asked curiously.

"No! Just a rumor," Wang Changsheng denied. He simply wouldn't admit it. Other Daluo Golden Immortals could at most be suspicious, but they would have no way to prove it.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Wang Qiulin entered. He took out a golden jade slip, handed it to Fairy Tianchen, and said, "Senior Shen, the other three Mirrors of Time are in these three locations: one in a lower realm, one in the Barren Immortal Realm, and one in the Myriad Devil Tomb."

"Three? Weren't there four?" Fairy Tianchen asked, frowning.

"I couldn't divine its location. It's either destroyed or concealed by a special treasure or a unique grand formation. I lean towards the former," Wang Qiulin said.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, the items you requested will be sent over later. However, I hope Young Friend Wang was not lying," Fairy Tianchen said meaningfully.

"Fairy Shen, rest assured. We know the rules. You can take your time searching!" Wang Changsheng said.

"That's good. Farewell." Fairy Tianchen and Immortal Lord Xuanhun then left Green Lotus City.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Qiulin returned to Green Lotus Peak. Wang Changsheng asked, "You didn't give them false information, did you?"

"No, I didn't. It's just that the information regarding the Barren Immortal Realm is a bit vague. This way, Chuanming can really show off his abilities," Wang Qiulin said. One Mirror of Time was in the Barren Immortal Realm. He had divined its exact location but had kept the information vague. This would lead Yama Palace to send many people to search, and if Wang Chuanming found the Mirror of Time, he would be credited with a great achievement.

"Excellent. This can help Chuanming rise in status." Wang Changsheng showed a look of approval.

After a brief chat, Wang Qiulin departed.