Chapter 593: Purple Moon Immortal

Purple Bamboo Island is named after the large patch of purple spiritual bamboo growing there. The island master, Immortal Ziyue, is a third-order artifact forger. She is renowned for her stunning beauty, attracting countless admirers, and is known as the foremost beauty of the Coral Sea Region.

Young Master Yuxu is one of Immortal Ziyue's many suitors. His true name is Huang Yuxu, and he is the great-grandson of True Monarch Huanglong, the master of Huanglong Island, boasting a profound background. Huang Yuxu is handsome and refined, dressed as a dashing young master, and possesses a sixth-level Core Formation cultivation.

Inside a beautiful purple pavilion, Huang Yuxu and Immortal Ziyue were exchanging insights on artifact forging. Immortal Ziyue was dressed in a purple ruqun, her skin as fair as snow, with a delicate nose and rosy lips. Her graceful and slender figure, combined with the sparkling autumn waves in her eyes, exuded an irresistible charm. Huang Yuxu gazed at Immortal Ziyue, his eyes slowly becoming infatuated.

Sensing this, Immortal Ziyue slightly furrowed her brows. "Fellow Daoist Huang, Fellow Daoist Huang, are you listening to me?" she asked.

Huang Yuxu regained his composure and offered an awkward smile. "Yes, I was listening. Oh, by the way, Immortal Ziyue, I've managed to obtain some third-order heaven-and-earth spiritual water. It should be beneficial for your artifact forging." He took out a blue porcelain bottle and handed it to Immortal Ziyue.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Huang." Immortal Ziyue expressed her gratitude and accepted the blue porcelain bottle.

"Immortal Ziyue," Huang Yuxu warmly invited, "my great-grandfather's birthday is in one year. I wonder if you would have time? I would be honored if you could visit Huanglong Island as our guest. We've invited many distinguished guests, including several third-order artifact forgers, so we can all exchange insights on artifact forging."

Huang Yuxu extended the invitation enthusiastically. To be honest, he had seen many beautiful women before, but he believed that what one could not obtain was often the most desirable. While there were numerous female Core Formation cultivators in the Coral Sea Region, very few possessed the skill to forge magic treasures, and even fewer combined that with exceptional beauty. He pursued Immortal Ziyue for two main reasons: first, to recruit a third-order artifact forger for Huanglong Island, and second, to find a suitable dual cultivation partner. Immortal Ziyue possessed a fourth-level Core Formation cultivation and was also a third-order artifact forger. Moreover, as the renowned foremost beauty of the Coral Sea Region, forming a dual cultivation partnership with her would bring immense prestige to Huang Yuxu. The sense of conquest from capturing the heart of the Coral Sea Region's foremost beauty would be inexpressible.

"Wonderful!" Immortal Ziyue smiled charmingly. "This junior has long wanted to visit True Monarch Huanglong but never had the opportunity." She smiled charmingly and agreed.

Suddenly, a rapid, sharp whistling sound rang out. The smile on Immortal Ziyue's face froze. Her subordinates would not disturb her unless it was something significant. From her sleeve, she took out a blue jade plate, cast a spell into it, and a line of small text appeared.

"Fellow Daoist Huang, I apologize, but I have guests arriving. In one year, I will definitely arrive on time at Huanglong Island to congratulate True Monarch Huanglong on his birthday," Immortal Ziyue said, sounding somewhat apologetic.

"Very well, it's a deal. Since the Immortal has guests, I shall not impose any longer. Farewell." Huang Yuxu stood up to take his leave; the purpose of his visit had been achieved.

"Fellow Daoist Huang, this junior will see you out," Immortal Ziyue said, personally escorting Huang Yuxu.

Outside Purple Bamboo Island, Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Wang Huashan hovered in mid-air. A yellow-robed maid, in her early twenties, sat on a cluster of white clouds. Soon after, several streaks of light flew out from the island: three men and one woman.

Wang Changsheng's gaze swept over them, landing on the female cultivator. *This must be Immortal Ziyue,* he thought to himself. According to Chen Yilong's account, Immortal Ziyue was renowned as the foremost beauty of the Coral Sea Region and was a genuine third-order artifact forger capable of forging magic treasures.

Huang Yuxu glanced at the three of them, then dismissed them from his mind. "Immortal Ziyue, stay," Huang Yuxu said. "In one year, I will respectfully await your esteemed presence at Huanglong Island." After speaking, Huang Yuxu and his two guards departed, transforming into three streaks of light that soared into the sky.

Immortal Ziyue's smile stiffened, and her expression became serene as she looked towards Wang Changsheng and the two others. "Are you introduced by Fellow Daoist Chen? Do you have proof?"

Wang Changsheng took out a communication conch and a letter, handing them to Immortal Ziyue. After Immortal Ziyue examined them and confirmed their authenticity, her expression softened. "Three Fellow Daoists, please follow me," she said. "Let's go inside to talk."

"No, thank you. You two can go inside; this old man will wait for you out here." Wang Huashan politely declined. Immortal Ziyue would not simply give Wang Changsheng third-order spiritual water for free; they would certainly need to discuss terms, and Wang Huashan understood the need to avoid impropriety.

"Husband, you and Immortal Ziyue go in," Wang Ruyan said. "We'll wait for you out here." Wang Ruyan spoke up. She knew Wang Huashan was trying to avoid suspicion, and since Immortal Ziyue and Wang Changsheng didn't know how long their discussion would take, it wouldn't be proper to make Wang Huashan, as an elder, wait outside the entire time.

"Alright! You two wait for me here. I'll come out as soon as I finish talking with Immortal Ziyue." Wang Changsheng followed Immortal Ziyue, flying towards the island. Soon after, they landed in a stone pavilion.

"May I ask your name, Fellow Daoist? This junior is Tian Qinger."

"My name is Wang Changsheng. I heard from Fellow Daoist Chen that Immortal Tian possesses third-order heaven-and-earth spiritual water. As an artifact forger, I would like to acquire some for my craft. I wonder if Immortal Tian would be willing to part with some?" Wang Changsheng spoke sincerely.

"Oh, is Fellow Daoist Wang a third-order artifact forger?" Immortal Ziyue was somewhat surprised, an interested expression appearing on her face.

"This humble one would not dare to call himself a third-order artifact forger," Wang Changsheng replied modestly. "I can currently only forge prototypes of magic treasures, but I have not yet been able to produce finished ones."

Immortal Ziyue pondered for a moment. "I am a third-order artifact forger and I require third-order heaven-and-earth spiritual water myself," she said. "However, since Fellow Daoist Wang was introduced by Fellow Daoist Chen, I can provide you with two hundred catties of diluted heaven-and-earth spiritual water. But I have a condition."

"A condition? Immortal Ziyue, please speak freely."

"Not long ago, I discovered traces of a third-order mid-grade Crying Infant Beast," she explained. "I cannot slay it alone. If you accompany me to eliminate it, I will only take the Crying Infant Beast's inner core; everything else will be yours. What do you think?"

Wang Changsheng's brows furrowed slightly. "Why doesn't the Immortal ask others for help?" he questioned suspiciously. "Why invite us? This is our first meeting, isn't it? Is the Immortal not worried that we might be malevolent individuals?"

"Since I dare to invite you to hunt a demonic beast together, I naturally have no fear," she retorted. "Just tell me if you agree or not. If not, then return from whence you came."

Wang Changsheng's face showed hesitation. He felt that something was amiss. It was their first meeting, yet Immortal Ziyue was inviting him to hunt a demonic beast. She had just seen off three Core Formation cultivators; if she needed more manpower, she could have asked them for assistance. Why ask Wang Changsheng and his two companions? Was Immortal Ziyue not afraid that the three of them might harbor ill intentions? He was at a loss, pondering over it repeatedly. After much hesitation, he asked, "Where is this Crying Infant Beast? What supernatural abilities does it possess? And there won't be two of them, will there?"

"Probably not, there's only one Crying Infant Beast," she replied. "It's not very far from Purple Bamboo Island; I discovered it by chance."

"Alright! I agree," Wang Changsheng said. "First, give me one hundred catties of heaven-and-earth spiritual water as a deposit." Wang Changsheng considered it for a long while before agreeing. Teaming up to slay a demonic beast would allow them to acquire some valuable items and also obtain heaven-and-earth spiritual water. He truly couldn't find a reason to refuse. If Immortal Ziyue were playing tricks, they had three Core Formation cultivators, giving them a significant advantage. Immortal Ziyue shouldn't be deceitful; after all, it was their first meeting, and she had no apparent motive. Furthermore, her reason seemed plausible and not fabricated.

"By the way, Immortal Ziyue," Wang Changsheng continued, "I heard from Fellow Daoist Chen that you are a third-order artifact forger. I am quite interested in the path of artifact forging and would like to ask for your guidance. Would the Immortal be willing to clarify some points for me?"

"I wouldn't call it guidance; this junior has only learned some superficial knowledge," Immortal Ziyue replied readily. "Fellow Daoist Wang, just ask whatever you wish!" Immortal Ziyue readily agreed.

Wang Changsheng inquired about the steps and important considerations for forging magic treasures. Immortal Ziyue answered each question in great detail, and Wang Changsheng benefited immensely from her insights. The two chatted for over two hours. Wang Changsheng carefully observed that Immortal Ziyue explained everything very thoroughly, appearing eager to help. For a first meeting, Immortal Ziyue was remarkably enthusiastic. While surprised, Wang Changsheng couldn't help but become wary.