sinovels Chapter 274 Trading
Chapter 274 Trading
Chapter 273, "The Transaction," is now available! Read it now!
"The story of 'the water of Zhen Shui and the removal of the wall'?"
Fang Qing nodded, thinking to himself, "No wonder the Water Virtue position seemed somewhat ambiguous; it turns out it, like the Earth Virtue, has undergone changes..."
He wanted to ask more, but Leshan remained tight-lipped and didn't bring it up again, which made him realize the importance of the matter.
"The term 'Wall Water' originally also had the imagery of collecting all the water in the world, but after its proper place was taken away, it only retained the imagery of 'nurturing.' It's lamentable that cultivators associated with 'Wall Water' are often skilled in healing."
Leshan Zhenren concluded.
"I disagree. 'Bi Shui' is underground water, inherently unsuitable for a proper position, while 'Zhen Shui' is also known as 'Great Ocean Water'... which embodies the image of the ocean embracing all rivers. 'Zhen Shui deposing Bi Shui' is more accurately described as restoring order, a mutually beneficial arrangement..."
"It is Master Sanmu who speaks," he said.
"That makes sense."
Fang Qing nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "When I came from the East, I encountered some lowly cultivators who were promoting some kind of 'Four Extinctions Sect'... Have you two heard of it?"
"I have heard of this 'Four Extinctions Sect'. It claims that 'all things are four,' and it promotes a set of twisted and heretical doctrines... It also obliterates humanity and is not the right path."
Leshan Zhenren responded.
"But when I hear that all things are of four kinds, I feel that it is quite in line with Buddhist principles."
Fang Qing clasped his hands together.
"Haha, a slight difference can lead to a huge error... let alone the Golden Core stage! How could you and I possibly fathom the great figures beyond the Golden Core stage?"
The carefree and unassuming Master Sanmu chuckled beside him, "Regardless of whether there are realms above the Golden Core stage, a single thought from someone can make us wish we were dead, even if it's just the early Golden Core stage... For us lower cultivators, is there any difference between the early Golden Core stage and the perfect Golden Core stage?"
"Indeed, there is no difference."
Fang Qing nodded, then thought of the two Xuanwei Immortals who had intervened last time.
Although they were only the lowest-ranking ghost immortals, even great immortals were like ants before them...
"But the Four Extinctions Sect does indeed have powerful figures backing it up, which is why it can't be eradicated..."
Master Sanmu sighed, "It's probably some fellow cultivator whose path to cultivation was cut off. Feeling resentful, they spread some ambiguous information to cause trouble for the cultivators above..."
"Breaking the road?"
Fang Qing narrowed his eyes slightly: "Speaking of this, this humble monk is reminded of a Purple Mansion from ancient Shu, named Lord Pushan..."
"When Fellow Daoist Pu first achieved the Purple Mansion realm, he also traveled to the East... His 'Ember Calamity Flame' technique was indeed powerful... Several high-ranking cultivators from the Nine Heavens Fire Mansion felt regretful upon seeing it, but this is perfectly normal."
Master Leshan smiled bitterly: "Whether it's the Nine Heavens Fire Palace or the Wu-Yue Sword Pavilion... if there's a struggle for Dao, we'll act without hesitation. At most, it'll look better on the surface, but the path of Dao will still be severed, otherwise, we'll have to ask you to die..."
Fang Qing understood, and judging from the tone of Master Leshan, it seemed that the Canghai Sect had suffered losses, no wonder they were somewhat resentful towards the Wuyue Sword Pavilion.
"Haha... All troubles stem from overthinking. Take your Canghai Sect for example. You want to become a Grand Master after reaching the Purple Mansion stage, and then you want to master all four methods... After achieving perfection, you want to seek gold. Have you not heard that on the path of cultivation, there are enemies everywhere? Unlike my Chuli Sect, which only has the [Fighting Wood] divine ability to inherit. Even until death, we are only at the early stage of the Purple Mansion stage, living freely for five hundred years without hindering anyone's path... and we will not seek any lineage inheritance."
Master Sanmu stroked his beard and smiled.
"Only one lineage of Purple Mansion inheritance? Doesn't that mean they're even inferior to the Bai family of Dongshui?"
"Now that we are at peace, if war breaks out, the first to be wiped out will be these pushovers!"
Fang Qing thought to himself, "This is what I'm complaining about."
At this moment, a beam of light flew over, revealing a Foundation Establishment cultivator who respectfully held a jade box in both hands.
Master Leshan opened it and took out a secret manual: "The 'Whale Swallowing the Vast Ocean Technique' is here..."
"Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist."
Fang Qing bowed, took the document, and flipped through it briefly before reaching the Purple Mansion section.
This "Whale Swallowing the Ocean Technique" cultivates the supernatural power "Position at the Abyss," one of its wonders being the enhancement of the body's techniques, enabling one to become even more powerful when treading on dangerous terrain.
The second wonder lies in the saying, "It's better to weave a net than to stand by the water and envy the fish," which can manipulate the network of destiny and karma...
In reality, the Canghai Sect has at least two more Purple Mansion Dao inheritances of the [Zhenshui] lineage, enough for [Zhenshui] cultivators to cultivate all the way to the Great True Person realm of the late Purple Mansion stage.
Furthermore, it's not as cobbled together as the [Ji Shui] technique Fang Qing possesses; it might not even be successful.
Rather, it was achieved through generations of practice by predecessors, identifying and addressing shortcomings, resulting in perfect coordination.
"Unfortunately... it's impossible to trade away the entire lineage unless the Canghai Sect is wiped out."
"No! Even if we wipe out the entire clan, we'll likely destroy our lineage immediately, leaving nothing for outsiders."
"If it's left to outsiders, the remaining cultivators will be wiped out. If they didn't receive the inheritance, their disciples might at least leave behind a seed, only to be raised like pigs by the murderer..."
"Just like Master Bai Mu's scheme before, he faked his death and refused to hand over 'Hidden Forest Bank.' In order to obtain further clues, I would have to raise his descendants for at least several hundred years, observe them, and see if there were any hidden secrets... If he had actually handed it over, he might have impulsively wiped out the Bai family!"
"Moreover, the Bai family previously handed over a Purple Mansion cultivation technique, which can be considered a favor... This also implies that they wanted me to go easy on them... Even if they are angry later because they lost another Purple Mansion cultivation technique, for the sake of the future, we still need to leave them a way out..."
He held the secret manual of "The Great Ocean Swallowing Technique," his fingers unconsciously tapping the table, seemingly lost in thought.
"Fellow Daoist, is there something wrong with this cultivation technique?"
The Master of Leshan asked a question.
"No, this technique is genuine, but I have another request... The [Zhenshui] technique belongs to your esteemed sect, so I dare not ask for it further. However, I would like to observe and perhaps exchange some of the other three water-related techniques..."
Fang Qing said, "Especially the [Wall Water]!"
It was once the proper position of water, so perhaps through the transformation of supernatural powers, we can capture some clues about "Zhen Water Removing the Wall".
As for the [Ji Shui] Purple Mansion Technique? Fang Qing already has it, so he definitely won't change it.
But if the transmission of the [Shenshui] Dao is still available, that would be an unexpected surprise.
Although the Four Extinctions Sect may be a heretical doctrine, what if it is?
Therefore, it is best to store up the Purple Mansion Divine Powers of the other three Water Virtue paths in advance.
Master Leshan and Master Sanmu exchanged a glance, both thinking to themselves, "As expected, monks are shameless..."
Master Leshan hesitated, about to politely decline, when Master Sanmu beside him said, "Fellow Daoist Leshan, why not consider it? After all, it's not the [Zhenshui] supernatural power. I'm willing to vouch for your ordination..."
"Oh?"
Fang Qing looked at Sanmu Zhenren, who had shown him kindness since their first meeting.
Could it be that they were really bullied badly by the Purple Mansion of Wuyue Sword Pavilion?
However, considering that the sharpness of metal is great against wood, and it is a sword cultivator... it seems understandable.
"What do you mean, fellow Daoist?"
Master Leshan seemed to be deep in thought.
"That's exactly what I was discussing with you, fellow Daoist. How about we include Vajra Power Child in the discussion?"
Sanmu Zhenren laughed and then looked at Fang Qing: "I have discovered a secret place located in the territory of Dongwu. However, once it is opened, it will surely shake the void and attract the cultivators of the Sword Pavilion... Therefore, I have been hesitant."
The so-called secret place is actually a small blessed land, only much smaller in size than a blessed land, perhaps only the size of one or two houses. It is just more secluded in location, so even a True Person in the early stage of Purple Mansion can create it to hide some treasures.
If discovered by other Purple Mansion True Persons, they can directly break open the treasure and take it without needing to make any preparations such as disturbing the blessed land.
"So, fellow Daoist wants this humble monk to play the villain?"
Fang Qing chuckled to himself.
"Since you've already offended the Wu-Yue Sword Pavilion, there's always another way. Isn't that a great thing?"
Master Sanmu chuckled.
"Not bad..." Master Leshan's eyes also flashed: "If Master Du is willing to lend a hand, I am willing to give you one, no, two Purple Mansion Techniques, but they cannot be [Zhen Shui]..."
"Fellow Daoists, is it really true..."
Fang Qing gave a bitter smile, feeling as if several plum blossoms had fallen to the ground in his heart.
"Little Lucky?"
"Yes, with the blessing of the Dao-Born Pearl rank, I can even predict my own fortune... not to mention that after advancing to the Purple Mansion realm, my predictive abilities will be further enhanced."
"Furthermore, both Sanmu and Leshan are at the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm, one possessing the Wood element and the other the Water element... Are we afraid of them?"
"Those who create these small secret realms are merely lower-level True Immortals of the Purple Mansion Realm... If they were Great True Immortals, they would be creating blessed lands."
"So, it seems the main danger is possible interference from the Wu-Yue Sword Pavilion?"
"If we go in and out quickly, we might be able to leave before the Sword Pavilion Master arrives..."
He opened his eyes and looked at the two True Immortals: "Since that's the case... this humble monk has no choice but to agree. However, this humble monk is small and weak. If there is a battle between True Immortals, I can at most hold off one of the early-stage Purple Mansion cultivators..."
"Haha, Jian Ge is currently engaged in a major affair with the Wu Kingdom's royal family, and they're all eyeing Qiantang City... It's enough that they might not send even a few True Immortals!"
Master Sanmu laughed heartily, then looked at Fang Qing: "It's quite remarkable that you, Master, are confident you can hold off a Purple Mansion Sword Immortal. Your magical treasures and techniques are truly extraordinary."
Even among those who are skilled in martial arts, there are differences in strength.
Master Leshan, however, did not take it seriously: "The Dharma King's ordination of sons and mothers is different from that of ordinary Dharma Kings... Moreover, ordination of sons can also be practiced. If one attains the Purple Palace and is also appointed as an ordination of son, it is indeed extraordinary."
"By the way, I wonder what important event is happening in Qiantang City? Is it the Tide-Watching Sword Gathering?"
Fang Qing didn't want to talk about that, and instead asked about another situation.
"Indeed, during the Qiantang River tidal bore season, countless swordsmen gather to compete for fame... This also aligns with the destiny of the sword path."
"Judging from the Wu royal family now, they probably want to rely on 'mutual killing' to create another Purple Mansion Sword Immortal..."
Master Sanmu smiled and said, "We can discuss the specifics in the Great Void."
"Very good. I am equally curious about that Eighth Prince Li Lu... His destiny and karma are astonishing. If he enters the secret realm, his future will be infinitely bright..."
Fang Qing smiled.
Master Leshan casually ripped open the void, made a gesture of invitation, and laughed upon hearing this: "To convert Li Lu, a mere disciple might not be enough; we'll need a Grand Dharma King... even a Grand Dharma King would be dangerous, after all, the swordsman of the Wu Kingdom's royal family, 'Li Que,' is a Purple Mansion Great Sword Immortal with three supernatural powers, possessing astonishing killing power... If he also wields a Nine-Turn Flying Sword, he could truly contend with a Purple Mansion Perfection cultivator!"
The Wu royal family certainly didn't lack the Nine-Turn Flying Sword.
At least, Fang Qing knew that Li Lu possessed a "Great Xia Dragon Sparrow," one of the ten sharpest flying swords in the universe!
When the time comes, this sword will naturally be used by the swordsman, Li Que.
He stepped into the void and walked side by side with the two True Immortals: "The sword immortals are number one in killing power, unparalleled in the world... I'm afraid only cultivators with different flames can rival them. The brilliance of the Golden Flame in this world is no exaggeration."