Chapter 447 - 209: I am the Golden Light Wanderer, Nine Luminaries Profound Pill (2)
Chapter 447: Chapter 209: I am the Golden Light Wanderer, Nine Luminaries Profound Pill (2)
Next, the man began to rummage through his Storage Ring.
However, an embarrassed look soon crossed his face. "Um... please wait a moment."
He lowered his head and thought for a moment.
He finally looked up and sighed. "Sigh... You might find this laughable, but I don’t actually have another Spiritual Object of equal value on me."
"However, I do have a lead on a new Relic in the Outer Sea. Perhaps that can be used to make up for the price difference."
"I’m willing to stake the reputation of the Three Immortals Sect on it—this information about the Relic is absolutely real."
"Of course, if you don’t have the time, I can also make up the difference with Spirit Stones. However, I’m a bit short on cash right now, so it might take me some time. What do you think?"
Originally, the Purple Jade Cloud Ganoderma and the Traceless Deer Heart Blood were of roughly equal value.
But the one Xiao Chen possessed was ancient, doubling its effects, so naturally, the value couldn’t be calculated so simply.
As it happened, the man had recently been injured in Magical Combat with a Sea Demon. To recover, he had purchased a large number of Spirit Pills, which left him short on Spirit Stones.
That was why, after much thought, he decided to either add a piece of information as compensation or negotiate a delayed payment of Spirit Stones.
"I am Cao Mingjie of the Three Immortals Sect. East of this Nanlao Sea, I have something of a minor reputation."
Fearing Xiao Chen wouldn’t believe him, the man added, "You can ask around. I always keep my word and never deceive anyone."
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The Eastern Domain had numerous Secret Realms and Relics, with small ones appearing from time to time.
In theory, the chance to be the first to explore a new site was priceless. One might find some treasure left behind by those who came before.
But Xiao Chen noted that Cao Mingjie had mentioned the Outer Sea.
The Eastern Domain had long been divided into the Inner Sea and the Outer Sea. The approximate dividing line was the area within the Vast Sea Secret Realm to the north, or beyond the Wind-stopping Sea to the south.
The Dragon-Slaying Sea was 800,000 li east of the Nanlao Sea, and the Wind-stopping Sea was another 600,000 li east of that.
According to rumor, great storms frequently brewed over the Outer Sea.
But in the last million years of recorded history, even the most severe storms had never crossed the Wind-stopping Sea.
This was the origin of its name, Wind-stopping Sea.
Furthermore, according to some of the tales Xiao Chen had heard, the Inner Sea was dotted with islands. When a Golden Core True Man was traveling, they could almost always find an island to rest on, even without a Spiritual Boat.
In the Outer Sea, however, islands became increasingly sparse, to the point of being nearly nonexistent in many areas. It was similar to the Boundary Sea; long voyages required a large Spiritual Boat.
’A new Relic in the Outer Sea meant a long journey and a higher chance of encountering Tribulation Cultivators along the way.’
’But then again, the rougher the seas, the pricier the fish.’
’Er, I mean, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. Many Relics in the Outer Sea were more likely to contain great treasures.’
’Especially a new, unexplored Relic. They often contained Tier Four Spiritual Objects, or even Tier Four legacies.’
’Choosing the Spirit Stones was the stable option, but the returns would be clearly limited.’
’Choosing the Relic might lead to something wonderful, but it would require a significant investment of time.’
Xiao Chen probed, "Cao, may I ask for an approximate departure time?"
This question was, in effect, already prying for information about the Relic.
Cao Mingjie didn’t seem to mind, however, and gave an approximate timeframe. "In about five more months, so around the beginning of May next year, I should be fully recovered from my injuries."
"At that time, I’ll set out in advance with my senior brother to get there early and make preparations."
"If you’re free, we could travel together for company."
Xiao Chen made a quick calculation. ’Based on my current cultivation progress, by May of next year, I’ll either be stuck at a minor bottleneck and need to search for opportunities, or I’ll have broken through to the Golden Core Middle Stage, my strength greatly increased, and I’ll possess a decent ability to protect myself.’
’Since that’s the case, I might as well agree.’ He said, "As it happens, I have the time. It would be rude to refuse."
So, the two exchanged names and agreed on a time to meet.
Of course, Xiao Chen used an alias: "I am the Golden Light Wanderer."
This title had only appeared briefly in Li State; no one in the Eastern Domain would have heard of it.
Having secured the Traceless Deer Heart Blood, he returned to the entrance of the Secret Realm to check the latest bounties.
Exchanging for the Nine Luminaries Profound Pill wasn’t urgent. He would first see if there were any other trades to be made.
Hundred Herbs City had posted a sign here twice the size of the one in North City Square, and a considerable number of new bounties had been added to it in recent days.
The new bounties were almost all posted by individual Cultivators, many of whom were Heterodox Cultivators.
The items they sought were all quite obscure, and most were Tier Three Spiritual Objects.
The rewards offered were also quite unique, each with its own distinct style.
Xiao Chen saw at a glance that a Painting Cultivator was seeking Space Expansion Hemp Vine, likely to create Space Expansion Paper.
The reward was a hand-painted Chess Sword Map.
Hundred Herbs City had made a special note that the map could only be used twice, but it could be activated using Spirit Stones.
The map depicted two Sword Cultivators sparring. Each activation could summon one of them from the painting—a Sword Cultivator at the Golden Core Early Stage, who would last for about six hours.
With enough Spirit Stones, one could even summon both Sword Cultivators at once to help in a fight.
’To be honest, this thing is more useful than a Talisman,’ Xiao Chen thought.
’Of course, the difference in cost between the two is probably huge, so it’s not very cost-effective for personal defense.’
’Its main advantage is probably its extremely long shelf life. It could be left with a sect or family to protect future generations.’
There was also a Character Cultivator looking for Ink Grass, a Spirit Cultivator searching for Ghost Spirit Flower, a Kun Cultivator seeking Phoenix Pattern Musk... and so on, with more than ten different requests in total.
Xiao Chen scanned the board carefully but found no bounties from any Cultivators of the Visualization Sect.
Today was the last day. ’Looks like there won’t be any new bounties from them this year.’