Chapter 30: Fengshan Jade Registry

After some bargaining, the agreement was basically set. There was no problem with Chen Xiyi’s request for a minimum of three hundred boxes of gold, silver, and jewels. The main issue was trying to lower the exchange rate for food in return for ten thousand dan of resources.

But on this point, Chen Xiyi did not give an inch.

No matter what the other side said, he acted as if he did not care whether they accepted it or not. In the end, they had no choice but to follow this simple agreement.

Chen Xiyi really needed the other side to help him gather resources with the power of the entire nation. But he had already established his persona; he could not argue with them, as that would ruin his image.

Fortunately, he was in charge now. The other side wanted to obtain the nonexistent immortality and Immortal Arts from him, so naturally, he could make demands.

After talking with them for a while longer, Chen Xiyi prepared to move on to the next step of his plan.

He had no time to chat with them here. He had previously seen a blue dot on his map—this was an item with Historical Connotation, something that could be enlightened and used to communicate with spirits and create fairies.

“When I entered the Capital, I faintly sensed a familiar aura. One trace of it is here in the imperial palace. If I truly find it, I hope Your Majesty will part with it. In return, I will surely repay you generously,” Chen Xiyi said directly.

These words made Emperor Li wonder—a familiar aura?

“Of course, it is no problem. But where is it? Please lead the way, Great Immortal. I would like to see what object feels familiar to you,” Emperor Li said. He certainly could not let Chen Xiyi go alone. Who knew what he might take? He had to go along.

“Very well, then I trouble Your Majesty. Please follow me,” Chen Xiyi said, standing up.

Chen Xiyi did not know what the object was. He could only see a blue dot, so he had to follow the map.

And this map was still incomplete; it could only show light dots, rivers, and lakes. It could not display anything else.

They left the Imperial Study. A group of Eunuch Officials and Imperial Guards followed behind the three of them. Chen Xiyi turned left and right, going around in a big circle until they reached the Ceremonial Warehouse.

“The Ceremonial Warehouse? This place stores all the ritual objects and prayer texts from previous years,” Emperor Li said, looking at the warehouse with some confusion.

To Emperor Li, the Ceremonial Warehouse was both unfamiliar and familiar. Unfamiliar because he had never been here; familiar because whenever there was an event, big or small, they needed the ritual objects and prayer texts stored here.

“Let’s go in and see. Maybe it will be a pleasant surprise,” Chen Xiyi said mysteriously.

After saying this, he walked straight into the Ceremonial Warehouse. The Eunuch Officials on duty saw Emperor Li enter and hurried to bow, but Emperor Li waved his hand to dismiss the formality and followed Chen Xiyi inside.

[Item with Historical Connotation: Fengshan Jade Registry]

Chen Xiyi stopped in front of the jade registry. After reading the name, he thought it was a good item, but it seemed different from what he had imagined.

The Fengshan Jade Registry was definitely not a simple object. It was probably something equivalent to a imperial jade seal.

“Fengshan Jade Registry? Great Immortal, are you saying this jade registry has a familiar aura to you?” Emperor Li found it strange. Was this person here to pick a fight?

“Exactly this item. May I ask what the origin of this Fengshan Jade Registry is?” Chen Xiyi asked.

“This Fengshan Jade Registry was one of the ritual objects used by the founding emperor of our Dali dynasty when he sacrificed to heaven. Especially the jade of this registry—it is said that when the founding emperor killed a black dragon to start his uprising, he obtained this precious jade. So during the Fengshan ceremony, it was made into this registry to pray to heaven and earth for blessings.”

Emperor Li’s meaning was clear: if you want it, you have to pay more.

Chen Xiyi looked at the Fengshan Jade Registry and said, “This item is connected to me. Your Majesty, why not give it to me? In return, I will gift you a powerful weapon—a great killing tool that even ordinary people can use.”

“It can be used to eliminate the external demon tribulation when Attaining the Dao.”

Afraid the other side would not believe him, Chen Xiyi added another sentence.

“External demon tribulation? Please explain, Great Immortal,” Emperor Li felt that this person was trying to cheat him. Just the word “demon” suggested it was not something good.

“When Attaining the Dao, inner demons arise to disturb your mind. A sword spirit can cut them down, so there is no need to worry. But external demons invade your body, trying to destroy your form and cut off your path to the Dao. This requires exceptional skill and a Magic Sword to kill them. Ordinary people facing those external demons have little chance of survival. Without a weapon to attack and kill, they cannot escape death and the loss of their Dao.”

“So, Nurturing Spirit to Enter the Dao is not just for entering the Dao; it is also a choice to protect the Dao. But even if the weapon has a spirit, it is still the person who uses it.”

Chen Xiyi only said half of what he meant, not explaining fully.

But his meaning was clear: with my killing tool to protect the Dao, I guarantee you can kill the external demons, which will help you Attain the Dao.

“I still need to think about it, Great Immortal…” Before Emperor Li finished speaking, he saw Chen Xiyi walk to the edge of the Ceremonial Warehouse. He watched as Chen Xiyi took out a small cube from his hand.

That small cube was thrown up into the sky, and then they heard a loud roar.

It exploded in the sky, and a large amount of Flame scattered in the air.

Emperor Li felt the buzzing in his ears and swallowed hard. For a moment, he did not know what to say.

“This is the weapon to protect the Dao. Your Majesty, do you want to exchange? If not, it is fine. It is just a thought. But if next time Your Majesty wants to exchange with me for this killing tool to eliminate external demons, it will be gone. You should know one thing: if heaven gives it to you and you do not take it, you will suffer. If you miss it, you miss it.”

Chen Xiyi’s tone was very indifferent, which felt complicated to Emperor Li.

It felt like the other was threatening him. But looking at the sky where the roar had already stopped, Emperor Li understood the other’s strength and the terror of this killing tool.

If nothing else, setting one off in the imperial palace would probably mean no one could escape.

“I understand. It is just a ritual object, a dead thing. I will exchange it with you, Great Immortal,” Emperor Li said slowly.

“Is it worth it? Are you convinced?” Chen Xiyi asked.

This made a flash of confusion appear in Emperor Li’s eyes. What did this mean?

“Of course it is worth it. Exchanging a useless object for a chance to Attain the Dao with an immortal—why wouldn’t it be worth it? Why wouldn’t I be convinced?” Emperor Li went along with Chen Xiyi’s words, though he did not understand why the other asked.

“Good, we exchange. Take it. How to use it, you will know,” Chen Xiyi said. He handed the unenchanted TNT to Emperor Li and then took the Fengshan Jade Registry.

This TNT was naturally not enchanted; it was just a plain one. He would not give away an enchanted one.

After receiving the TNT, Emperor Li naturally knew how to use it. He carefully put it in his chest.

As long as he did not want to detonate it, it would not explode. Even if he threw it on the ground or put it in a fire, as long as the Durability did not run out, it would not explode on its own.

Of course, Emperor Li was not stupid. Why would he do that? He would treasure it.