Daoist Competition

Chapter 1457: Chapter 115: Three Factions Scheming Over Treasure Exchange

After Zhang Yan finished speaking, he made a respectful gesture towards the members of the Qingxuan Sect, then initiated his escape skill, transforming into a beam of rainbow light, heading east.

Master Chun Bai moved to Mao Wuwei’s side, saying, "You just gave him that Treasure Bead, Senior Brother, are you truly willing to part with it?"

Mao Wuwei smirked and said, "That treasure requires Essence Blood to be useful. Are you willing, or am I? Such an evil and strange treasure, where can you find three Mystical Artifacts so solid?"

On the other side, True Master Qianqing asked puzzledly, "Do you really believe what he says, Senior Brother? Perhaps this Treasure Bead has other uses, and those words were meant to deceive us?"

Mao Wuwei glanced in the direction Zhang Yan left and sneered, "Whether true or false, it’s already given away; why bother thinking more? Our Qingxuan Sect need not wade into these troubled waters; let He Yizhu and Chen Yuan have headaches over it."

Zhang Yan initially intended to seek the Fengxiang Sword Sect in the east, but after traveling for an hour, he happened to encounter the Kuxin Sect heading south. This sect also needed to be visited, so he turned his tunneling light to intercept the Cloud Disk Flying Boat, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Sect Leader He."

He Yizhu did not invite him aboard but instead let down two auspicious clouds from the cloud disk, supporting him and several elders. He showed a wary look in his eyes and said, "So, it’s True Master Zhang. Weren’t you acquiring treasures at the Qian Position Dragon Pillar? How do you have the leisure to visit me?"

Zhang Yan solemnly said, "The purpose of my visit is indeed related to the treasure of the Dragon Pillar."

He Yizhu was startled, he took a step back, looked around, then boldly stepped forward again, raising his voice, "How the pillars are divided has already been agreed upon by five families, and True Master Zhang was present. Do you intend to renege now?"

Zhang Yan laughed, "Sect Leader He misunderstood; that’s not my intention. Since the treasure has entered your sect’s hands, I won’t demand it back for no reason. I am willing to exchange it with the Elixir Recipe I hold."

"Elixir Recipe?"

He Yizhu sneered, "My Kuxin Sect’s alchemical abilities are known worldwide. What does True Master Zhang offer that surpasses ours?"

Zhang Yan chuckled, saying no more, passing two prepared Elixir Recipes to him, "How about you review them first, and then we’ll discuss."

He Yizhu took it in hand, initially appearing disdainful, but as he looked further, his eyes fixed, and his grip tightened.

However, in the crucial part, some spiritual medicines were missing. After repeatedly searching without finding them, he realized the other party had deliberately hidden them, leaving him hesitant.

Behind him, an elder noticed his strange expression, "Senior Brother, you..."

He Yizhu closed his eyes and handed the Elixir Recipe over to him with a sigh, "See it for yourself."

The curious elder took it. Being an expert in the field, he realized at first glance that this Elixir Recipe was extraordinary, not only explaining how to make a Treasure Pill but also containing a very profound alchemy technique. Although not fully explained, even a glimpse revealed its entirety. If acquired, it would elevate his alchemical skills a level higher, and could benefit the entire sect greatly if spread. He exclaimed excitedly, "Sect Leader!"

He Yizhu knew he was tempted, but he himself was also troubled.

From his perspective, the Elixir Recipe was undoubtedly important. However, the Treasure Bead was obtained under the Dragon Pillar, and whether it was transmitted by Da Mi Ancestor, he could not presently determine, but he could sense it concealed a significant secret that couldn’t be easily discarded.

After contemplating for a while, he snatched the Elixir Recipe back from the elder and tossed it back to Zhang Yan, "True Master Zhang, my sect has no need of this item; please take it back."

Zhang Yan seemed to have anticipated this result. With a wave of his sleeve, he immediately swept the Elixir Recipe into powder, causing the elder to wince as if in physical pain, and then threw out a porcelain bottle, "What if it’s this item?"

He Yizhu did not dare touch it but sent a stream of spiritual energy to support it three feet away, cautiously asking, "What is this?"

Zhang Yan said, "This is called Penglai Qi. When a cultivator attempts a breakthrough, taking a breath of it significantly increases the chances of success."

Sect Leader He’s eyes brightened, clearly recognizing another valuable item.

Unlike other sects, the Kuxin Sect relies half on self-grinding for cultivation and half on consuming Elixir Pills. Although progress is swifter compared to peers, at critical junctures, their consumption of Spirit Pills is substantial, growing increasingly difficult the higher they climb.

His cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul Second Realm, but advancing to the Third Realm required consuming hundreds of Elixir Pills. However, the spiritual medicines needed to concoct these pills were extremely rare, possibly taking centuries to gather, while this Penglai Qi, if indeed as effective as claimed, would be more valuable than the Elixir Recipe offered earlier.

He showed signs of inner struggle. After a long while, he finally made a decision, opened his mouth with difficulty, and said, "True Master Zhang, I’m still unable to agree." He reluctantly glanced at the porcelain bottle before pushing it back.

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