Chapter 88: Trading Spirit Materials for Daoist Canons (Part Two)
Chapter 88: Trading Spirit Materials for Daoist Canons (Part Two)
However, the ancient cloud script and the Primordial Thunder Script were incredibly obscure. The true meanings they contained were ever-changing, and even some immortals found them hard to interpret.
The Zhuang family had never lacked great cultivators throughout the generations, yet they were equally helpless against those heirloom Daoist Canons passed down through the ages!
They could only copy the motions, interpreting the explanations left by a certain ancestor based on notes!
Zhuang Cheng’s expression was hesitant. These were things left by the ancestors, family heirlooms!
The pretty young woman watched this scene, her bright eyes shifting slightly as she spoke calmly.
“Senior Brother, just a moment ago, this humble one saw many members of the Zhuang clan hurriedly boarding boats, preparing to return to the Zhuang family…”
Zhuang Cheng was slightly taken aback, then gave a bitter smile and sighed.
“Forget it!”
With a flick of his large sleeve, he immediately prepared to leave the cave abode. He was afraid that if he waited any longer, he would get nothing!
“Oh, right!”
Having reached the cave entrance, as if remembering something, the handsome young man halted his steps and said thoughtfully.
“I heard that the Zheng siblings also possess a true copy of a Daoist Canon!”
“Senior Brother, rest assured!”
Shui Ling smiled lightly. She understood what this Senior Brother Zhuang meant. Upon hearing this, the handsome Daoist turned and transformed into a streak of light, hurriedly leaving the cave abode.
Watching the departing figure of this Senior Brother Zhuang, various thoughts flickered in Shui Ling’s heart. She too turned and left the cave abode.
At this moment, not just Zhuang Cheng, but many disciples and elders of the Chengyuan Immortal Sect who had heard the rumors being confirmed could no longer sit still.
Some cultivators from other Dharma Lineages and sects also received the news. Shocked, they couldn’t help but feel envious.
The effects of the Heavenly One True Water were no ordinary matter. It could be used for bloodline awakening or cleansing hidden injuries!
If one suffered an extremely severe injury one day, the Heavenly One True Water could save a life at a critical moment!
However, the master of the Xuanzhen Abode had already made it clear. He only had about ten drops of Heavenly One True Water surplus each month. Such heavenly treasures were hard to come by!
The monthly quota was limited!
Of course, many Dharma Lineage cultivators might not fully believe it. Putting themselves in the shoes of the Xuanzhen Cave Master, they suspected he was probably holding something back. But even if he was, the difference shouldn’t be too great.
Suddenly, many true copies of Daoist Canons from the major Dharma Lineages, usually left unattended, became highly sought after!
In the Yunchuan Grotto-Heaven, within a blessed-land palace.
This was where some of the Outer Sect Disciples of the Yunchuan Grotto-Heaven resided.
After the Zheng siblings left Yuanhe Immortal Prefecture on the white whale, they entered the Yunchuan Grotto-Heaven. In the Yunchuan Grotto-Heaven, relying on their Dao Bone aptitude and smooth talk, they managed to find a patron.
Using their patron’s influence, they quickly gained a firm foothold in the Outer Sect of the Yunchuan Grotto-Heaven, thriving like fish in water.
“Who would have thought that Lin Yuan would have such a great opportunity!”
In a luxurious palace, Zheng Tianwei and Zheng Qi fell somewhat silent.
As all sorts of rumors from the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven spread to the Yunchuan Grotto-Heaven, even though they were in the Outer Sect, the two quickly picked up some information from the discussions of some Inner Sect Disciples.
Zhuang Tianwei’s expression didn’t show much regret. Besides, regret was useless now, but he still felt a sense of lament.
Among this batch of Outer Sect Disciples from the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven, it was originally agreed that the ones most likely to firmly establish themselves should have been Ao Yi, Ao Tai, Zhongli Hao, and Li Jin, among others. Now, surprisingly, it was Lin Yuan who directly entered Jinyun.
According to some Inner Sect Disciples of special status in the Yunchuan Grotto-Heaven, there were rumors that this Senior Brother Lin had a great background, being a legitimate descendant of an Ancient Water Immortal.
If only they had known this Senior Brother’s identity earlier, he might have been able to gain even greater benefits. Zheng Tianwei’s gaze shifted as he looked across and said calmly.
“Little Sister, do you regret it? If it weren’t for my stubbornness back then, perhaps following your ideas, our situation now would be different!”
“Why regret? Didn’t you often warn me that once a decision is made, no amount of regret can change it. It’s better to carefully consider the current situation and strive to climb higher!”
Zheng Qi’s exquisite face was utterly cold.
“Well said!”
Right then, a soft, sweet female voice suddenly sounded within the palace hall. The siblings’ expressions changed momentarily before they settled their hearts. A graceful young woman in a goose-yellow dress appeared in the palace.
“Senior Sister Shui Ling!”
The siblings hurriedly stood up.
Shui Ling’s demeanor was aloof and unsmiling, though a faint smile tugged at the corner of her mouth as she looked at the siblings.
“However, you truly missed out on a towering tree. From the information I’ve received, the Senior Brother Lin you mentioned might not be long before the sect grants him the status of a True Inheritor!”
“And the fame of the Heavenly One True Water has attracted countless Grotto-Heaven disciples seeking connections. He is already a Roc soaring with the wind, riding the wind straight up for ninety thousand miles, beyond the reach of ordinary Outer Sect Disciples.”
Zhuang Tianwei stood up, bowed respectfully, and said with a smile.
“This junior has always believed that in life, one should have boundaries and know one’s limits. Sometimes one should know one’s own capabilities and be content with what one has. Moreover, what Senior Brother Zhuang can give us, Senior Brother Lin might not necessarily be willing to give.”
Shui Ling cast a brief, indifferent glance at Zheng Tianwei. This person’s ambition for gain was extremely heavy; she didn’t believe half of what he said.
“Enough. I’ve come today on Senior Brother’s orders to borrow that ‘Nine Heavens Dao Canon’ in your possession.”
Upon hearing this, the siblings’ expressions changed slightly.
That ‘Nine Heavens Dao Canon’ was the Zheng family’s heirloom. The siblings had left Yuanhe Immortal Prefecture confidently, their greatest reliance being this ‘Nine Heavens Dao Canon’.
According to the ancestral teachings left by the Zheng family ancestors, this ‘Nine Heavens Dao Canon’ might contain an extremely profound ancient technique.
“Since Senior Brother Zhuang is interested in this item, then naturally, we siblings will present it with both hands. However, we hope Senior Sister can convey to Senior Brother Zhuang that this is the Zheng family’s heirloom. If he studies it, we ask that it be returned!”
Zhuang Tianwei’s words were tactful. As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Qi, beside him, stood up and retrieved a carefully crafted red sandalwood box from a hidden compartment in the palace.
Zhuang Tianwei felt a pang in his heart at that moment.
A small arm cannot twist a thick thigh; under someone else’s roof, one has to bow their head. The only consolation was that this Senior Brother Zhuang’s nature wasn’t particularly domineering. Perhaps in the future, there might still be a chance to get this Dao Canon back.
Shui Ling casually took the carefully crafted red sandalwood box, opened it, and glanced inside. A thin Dao Canon lay quietly in the wooden box, its pages exuding an ancient charm.
After checking and confirming it was the genuine copy, Shui Ling casually stored it in her Hundred Treasures Pouch. She looked at the Zheng siblings, shook her head, and said with a smile.
“You are mistaken. This time, it’s not Senior Brother Zhuang who is interested in such an old relic. Rather, it seems the Senior Brother Lin you mentioned is extremely fond of such ancient objects. Senior Brother Zhuang has a request of him and is simply catering to his preferences!”
“Don’t worry. You have contributed by offering this treasure. After Senior Brother Zhuang gains benefits, he will not treat you poorly.”
After saying a few more words, Shui Ling turned and walked out of the palace.
However, from beginning to end, bitter smiles lingered at the corners of the Zheng siblings’ mouths.
Even though the siblings harbored great ambitions, facing such a situation, they still felt a sense of defeat.