Chapter 1010: Top-tier Life-saving Treasure

Jiang Fan smiled, reassured by True Word Venerable's statement. After all, True Word Venerable never spoke falsely.

He readily took out the blueprint and placed it on the table.

True Word Venerable picked it up and examined it closely, a look of surprise appearing on her beautiful face. "It is indeed the complete blueprint for the Phoenix Feather Nine-Flame Fan!"

She had possessed the Phoenix Feather Nine-Flame Fan for many years, studying it meticulously and becoming intimately familiar with its materials. She had also gathered enough materials over the years. The materials specified in the current blueprint were identical to those she possessed. This meant she could now own a brand new Phoenix Feather Nine-Flame Fan!

"There are five days left until departure. Having someone forge it will take about five days as well." "Time is short!"

She immediately stood up, ready to leave.

Jiang Fan stopped her, saying, "Senior, you haven't mentioned how we'll split the gains."

True Word Venerable then remembered she had a partner. She frowned and asked, "How do you want to split it?" If she were to grant usage rights again, would today's incident with Evil Crow Venerable's extortion repeat itself?

Jiang Fan was also in a dilemma. He naturally wanted usage rights for the fan. However, the other party was a Venerable, a being who had transcended mortal life. Although she seemed benevolent for now, what if one day she didn't want to be constrained or repeat today's predicament? The solution would be simple: eliminate Jiang Fan. Jiang Fan was no Evil Crow Venerable; he lacked the power to make True Word Venerable wary. Killing him would be ridiculously easy. Therefore, striking a deal with a tiger was not feasible. It was best to make this a one-time transaction with True Word Venerable and have no further dealings. That way, everyone would be comfortable.

Suddenly, Jiang Fan's eyes lit up. The Phoenix Feather Nine-Flame Fan was a top-grade spirit artifact. If True Word Venerable could find someone to forge an artifact of that level, wouldn't forging a high-grade spirit sword be effortlessly easy? He immediately said, "Venerable, I don't want the Phoenix Feather Nine-Flame Fan."

"How about you get me a high-grade spirit sword instead?"

Upon hearing this, True Word Venerable felt a slight sense of relief. This was the outcome she desired most. Compensating Jiang Fan with something else would ensure neither owed the other. However, upon hearing that the compensation was a high-grade spirit sword, her brows furrowed, and she fell into deep thought.

Jiang Fan asked, "Is this difficult for you, Venerable?" He couldn't help but mutter to himself. Someone could forge a top-grade spirit artifact, but not a high-grade one?

True Word Venerable said, "It's very difficult." "The person I'm asking is a senior. I once helped him, and in return, he promised to forge one spirit artifact for me." "It's highly unlikely he'll agree to forge an additional high-grade spirit sword."

Jiang Fan was secretly surprised. True Word Venerable had to call someone 'senior'? Who could that be?

True Word Venerable asked in surprise, "Are you perhaps thinking too simply about high-grade spirit artifacts?" "Some Nascent Soul realm martial artists don't even have low-grade spirit artifacts." "Even some Soul Transformation realm cultivators in Tianzhou are still using mid-grade spirit artifacts; a fitting high-grade spirit artifact requires serendipity." "You just casually asked for a high-grade spirit sword, as if it's nothing." "Could it be that you have many spirit artifacts on you?"

She grew suspicious. It was the first time she'd seen someone so nonchalant about high-grade spirit artifacts. Even the three of them—Soul Transformation cultivators and a Bodhisattva—wouldn't casually say they wanted a high-grade spirit artifact.

Jiang Fan froze. He then realized that he had been living too comfortably for too long, like asking "Why don't they eat meat?" He even possessed several top-grade spirit artifacts, so much so that he dared to casually ask for a high-grade spirit artifact.

"Cough, cough. This junior, newly entered the Nascent Soul realm, doesn't know his limits and has made the Venerable laugh." "Venerable, please mention it to that senior for me. If he's unwilling, this junior won't insist."

True Word Venerable nodded: "Alright." "If that senior is unwilling to forge it, I'll compensate you differently."

Jiang Fan bowed and smiled, "Thank you, Venerable."

Seeing Jiang Fan act so straightforwardly, True Word Venerable found him much more agreeable. She also recalled how he had helped her when she was most distressed, being held captive by Evil Crow Venerable. She then took out a pink lotus artifact from her palm.

Wisps of incredibly pure spatial energy surged forth.

"This is a life-saving artifact. Crushing it allows you to instantly traverse half the distance of Taicang Great State." "Even if a Soul Transformation realm expert pursues you, you'll have the power to escape." "However, the teleportation location is random."

Jiang Fan was overjoyed. This was undoubtedly the top-tier life-saving item in Taicang Great State! With it, if he encountered a Soul Transformation realm cultivator like Evil Crow Venerable again, he wouldn't be stuck waiting for death! "Thank you, True Word Venerable!"

True Word Venerable nodded: "I'll be going now." "You can stay here and cultivate for a few days. The spiritual energy here is no worse than at White Horse Temple."

Jiang Fan would have liked to, but he had no time to delay, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Venerable." "This junior has urgent matters to attend to and will depart now."

True Word Venerable was slightly surprised. She never kept anyone at Moon Washing Lake. The one time she made an offer, it was refused. "Alright, I know you're very busy!" "The kind of busy that lasts two days!" Having said that, she vanished into thin air.

Jiang Fan's old face flushed slightly. Had that matter not been put behind them yet?

Soon after, he arrived at the base of the white pagoda. Hua Wuying obediently waited below, asking, "Senior Tyrant, the Venerable didn't trouble you, did she?" She had been worried that Jiang Fan's passive attitude towards the Venerable would lead her to keep him from leaving.

Jiang Fan looked at her playfully, "Fairy Debt Repayer, are you concerned about your creditor?"

Hua Wuying's little face instantly stiffened. She stomped her foot indignantly, "Don't mention my Daoist title!"

Haha! Jiang Fan burst out laughing, then lifted her and ascended on a cloud. "Let's go. I'll take you to have some fun at the Fire Worship Cult."

Hua Wuying, already flustered, immediately showed surprise in her eyes upon hearing "Fire Worship Cult": "Senior, are you going to the Fire Worship Cult? Did you also get a Sacred Flame Token?"

Jiang Fan was astonished, "Sacred Flame Token?"

Seeing that Jiang Fan was unaware, Hua Wuying was momentarily stunned, then asked, "Then what are you going there for, Senior?" "Who goes to that desolate place, the Fire Worship Cult, unless the Sacred Flame erupts?"

Jiang Fan said, "I'm going to meet a senior." "What is a Sacred Flame eruption?"

Hua Wuying explained, "The Fire Worship Cult has a mysterious fire spring containing extremely powerful flames." "For a thousand years, this fire spring hasn't extinguished; instead, it has grown increasingly vigorous. In recent years, it even erupts periodically." "Many potent flames burst forth, causing disasters." "The Fire Worship Cult can't handle it on its own, so they widely invite experts from the Three Divine Sects and Seven Great Cults to assist." "Those who receive an invitation, holding a Sacred Flame Token, are granted entry." "This is one of the rare opportunities to acquire powerful flames."

She took out a fiery red token and showed it to Jiang Fan. "My master secretly acquired one through a certain channel." "Our true destination, having secretly slipped out of the sect this time, is the Fire Worship Cult." "Doing business with you was just an incidental stop."

She stuck out her small, pink tongue, revealing the truth.

Jiang Fan suddenly understood. He had wondered why Hua Wuying alone wouldn't suffice for a simple Bodhi Pill exchange. Having a half-mad expert like Song Lingyu accompany her seemed excessive. It turned out they had more important matters. However, the appearance of Time and Space Dust disrupted Song Lingyu's plans.

"Alright, I'll go take a look too. It would be good if there's a chance to extract some flames."

Hua Wuying immediately perked up, saying, "That's great!" "Also, the proud prodigies from various major sects should be going too. There's likely to be a gathering." "Senior Tyrant, you're around our age, so you should come too."

Jiang Fan shook his head, saying, "I'm not interested in those." Based on the few exchange meetings he had attended, his experience was quite poor.

Hua Wuying seemed to know his concerns and said, "Don't worry, Senior. We won't spar; we'll just discuss the continental situation." "For example, the Sky-Connecting Black Pillar, or the arrival of ancient giants." "And, for instance, discussing the 'Campaign Against Jiang Fan of the Continent,' and so on."

Jiang Fan's ears twitched. Had he just heard something incredible?