Chapter 431 - 40: Lifebound Magical Treasure
Even treasures such as the "Substitute Tribulation Puppet" and "Celestial Pure Water" are not as valuable as it, indicating its origins.
If I were to incubate such a Spirit Plant myself,
it could be coupled with the Cyan Emperor Seal in the future, with formidable powers, and as my Lifebound Spirit Plant continues to grow,
the powers of the Cyan Emperor Seal could also be enhanced.
Moreover, Zhou Xun has many cards up his sleeve at the moment and doesn’t need a Lifebound Magical Treasure to supplement his battle power, hence this auxiliary-type Cyan Emperor Seal,
might suit Zhou Xun even more.
Having made up his mind, Zhou Xun began to pay attention to the various Spirit Woods.
Zhou Xun had a round in Nanxia Immortal City, and besides a piece of Tier Three High Grade Clear Spirit Wood, found no other suitable materials.
This Clear Spirit Wood has the ability to fend off evil and reduce the risk of Heart Demons, making it highly valuable. If added to the five types of Spirit Wood in the Cyan Emperor Seal,
it might bring along the effect of suppressing evil.
Thus, Zhou Xun spent 170,000 Spirit Stones to buy this piece of Clear Spirit Wood, reserving it for later.
After leaving the various chambers of commerce, Zhou Xun walked exquisitely towards the Celestial Star Hall in Nanxia Immortal City.
The places where the Teleportation Arrays are located in various Immortal Cities are all called Celestial Star Hall,
named in memory of Array Grandmaster, True Monarch Celestial Star, who arranged these arrays back then.
Upon arriving at the Celestial Star Hall, Zhou Xun found it somewhat crowded,
with those wanting to teleport already queued outside the hall, unlike his last visit when it wasn’t this crowded.
"Daoist friend, why is it that there are so many people wanting to teleport?" Zhou Xun patted the shoulder of the person in front of him.
In front of Zhou Xun was a tall and robust man with a fierce-looking face.
Suddenly having his shoulder patted, his face darkened, and he turned around at once, glaring harshly at Zhou Xun, speaking in an unfriendly tone:
"How dare you.... cough.... cough, Dao.... Daoist Brother!"
Before finishing his sentence, he sensed the Middle-Stage Core Formation’s mana aura from Zhou Xun.
His words abruptly took a turn as if slamming on the brakes, with his tone softening instantly, his attitude becoming friendly and enthusiastic, and he cupped his hands politely, saying:
"Daoist Brother might not know, Master Thunder Prison of Luoyuan Sect has successfully advanced to Nascent Soul Stage and will hold the Nascent Soul Ceremony in Luoyuan Immortal City in twenty days."
"Meanwhile, respected figures from major righteous sects will attend the ceremony, and during this time, to showcase grandness,"
"several True Monarchs Nascent Soul are invited to give free teachings in Luoyun Immortal Dust."
"It’s a rare great opportunity, and cultivators from various places are heading over, thus blocking up the Celestial Star Hall!"
The man explained carefully, fearing his earlier attitude might have angered Zhou Xun, he
"I see, teachings by True Monarchs Nascent Soul, such an opportunity surely can’t be missed. Thank you, Daoist friend, for clarifying!" Zhou Xun cupped his hands in return.
"You’re welcome, you’re welcome!" It seemed Zhou Xun had no intention to blame, and the man’s eyes gleamed as he suggested:
"I’m Niu Chong, if Daoist friend doesn’t mind, why not travel together to Luoyuan Immortal City?"
Though Zhou Xun had been in the Central Continent Cultivation Realm for three years, many places and matters were still unfamiliar to him, so since this person offered to act as a guide, Zhou Xun was more than willing.
So he nodded, saying:
"Very well, I am Ning Zhuo, then I’ll trouble Daoist friend!"
Then, Zhou Xun followed Niu Chong, through the Teleportation Array of Celestial Star Hall, arriving at Luoyuan Immortal City.
As soon as Zhou Xun stepped off the Teleportation Array, a voice echoed out
"I am Shi Feng, and this is Xu Zhen, both guards of the hall, greetings to Daoist friend, welcome to our Luoyuan Immortal City!"
It was at this moment that two elder men in white robes came over, smiling widely.
Since Zhou Xun had changed his attire, the two did not recognize him as the previous "Lii Feiyu."
"Ah, it’s Daoist Shi and Daoist Xu, I am Ning Zhuo, and this is Niu Chong. May I ask what brings the two Daoists here?"
Zhou Xun feigned ’confusion.’
"Haha, Daoist Ning, Daoist Niu, forgive me, I specialize in face-reading arts and see Daoist Ning’s face has peculiar signs, which predict great achievements ahead, hence I’ve come to make friends, would you be willing to befriend me?"
The old man with the surname Shi chuckled.
"Daoist Shi, you flatter me, I am lowly endowed, honored by Daoist friend’s regard, how could I dare refuse?" Zhou Xun chuckled.
The elder was overjoyed by his words, and immediately patted his waist, taking out a Talisman and handed it to Zhou Xun:
"This is my Communication Talisman, Five days from now would be my turn off duty, Daoist Brother Ning mustn’t forget to come for tea, I’ve kept quite a few fine treasures!"
Zhou Xun took the Communication Talisman for a look, which was no different from the last one, he inwardly thought,
’Could this old man have bought a batch of these Talismans wholesale?’
"Of course, hopefully Daoist Shi wouldn’t mind my disturbance then!"
"I’ll have the couch ready!"
Afterwards, they laughed and chatted as they left the Celestial Star Hall, then parted ways.
After they left, the elder in white with the surname Xu pointed at Zhou Xun who was walking away and asked:
"Brother Shi, could this man also be one driven by Evil Qi?"
Hearing this, the older man with the surname Shi nodded,
"The concentration of Evil Qi in this person is even more intense than the ’Daoist Lii’ I encountered three years ago!"
"Truly never seen in my life, even in the past when meeting True Monarch Thunder Prison, it was but the same!"
The elder exclaimed!
"What!" Elder Xu was greatly shocked!
This person can even compare to True Monarch Thunder Prison, who is the pride of Zheng Country, the first pride of Righteous Alliance!
...
Shortly after leaving the Celestial Star Hall, Niu Chong couldn’t suppress his excitement and spoke:
"Never thought Daoist Brother Ning could have such presence, even the stewards of the Righteous Alliance are eager to associate, old Niu feels honored to receive Daoist friend’s Talisman, getting Master Shi’s Communication Talisman!"
As he spoke, there was a look of admiration on Niu Chong’s face.
"Daoist Niu overpraises me!" Zhou Xun waved his hand,
"By the way, earlier I heard you mention the stewards of Righteous Alliance and Master Shi, could Brother Niu be familiar with this?"
"Brother Ning doesn’t know?" Niu Chong was surprised and then explained:
"Each Immortal City’s Celestial Star Hall is generally overseen by two Core Formation Masters, one of whom is a steward from the Righteous Alliance under its jurisdiction, and the other is dispatched by the local sect,"
"Master Shi is an official of the Righteous Alliance, has been overseeing the Celestial Star Hall of Luoyuan Immortal City for nearly a hundred years, widely known for his extensive connections!"
"Thank you, Brother Niu, for clarifying!" Zhou Xun cupped his hands slightly.
No wonder the elder Shi had been so enthusiastic upon seeing him twice.
It seems akin to the scenario in Zhou Xun’s past life of ’a scholar going to the capital to sit examinations, with the lady gifting money in anticipation,’ namely, a harmonious resonance.
"That Master Shi, is truly an interesting figure!" Zhou Xun made a light laugh, then journeyed together with Niu Chong.
At this time, Luoyuan Immortal City was bustling with people, definitely more than double when compared to the last visit.
"A Nascent Soul True Monarch’s Nascent Soul Formation celebration, could it really have such grandeur?" Seeing this, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but marvel.
"Not every Nascent Soul True Monarch’s celebration is like this, but this is Master Thunder Prison, isn’t Daoist friend aware?" Niu Chong said curiously.
"Oh, I am from the Righteous Alliance and new to this place, hence unfamiliar!" Zhou Xun ’explained’ casually.
"I see!" The big man showed an enlightened expression,
"Then let me introduce Daoist friend briefly,"