Chapter 264: Transaction with Suo Huan

Although the appearance of a Great Perfected One like Suo Huan was somewhat unexpected, Lu Yang remained calm. On one hand, it was because he was currently protected by an army of thousands.

There was also a [Bright Son of Heaven] beside him.

Suo Huan, like himself, was an Heavenly Demon, a target to be killed by the natives of the [Myriad Martial World Realm]. Both sides were still on the same front.

On the other hand, it was also because Lu Yang saw through Suo Huan’s intentions. When Perfected One Miaoyin was killed, he just watched without any intention of intervening, indicating he didn’t plan to get involved in his affairs. Since that was the case, it was unlikely he would suddenly decide to act against him now.

In other words, he sold Miaoyin out.

Thinking of this, Lu Yang instantly raised his eyebrows slightly, giving him a suspicious look, then tentatively asked: “Is Senior a Perfected One of my Saint Sect?”

“…”

As soon as Lu Yang said this, Suo Huan’s expression instantly froze, feeling insulted. What did he mean! Suddenly saying I’m a Saint Sect Perfected One?

“This lowly one is Suo Huan, an overseas rogue cultivator, unworthy of being a Saint Sect Perfected One.”

Suo Huan didn’t put on the airs of a Great Perfected One but acted as if he were interacting with Lu Yang as a peer. “Originally, I wanted to sell Fellow Daoist a favor.”

“Bastard. Even an Heavenly Demon dares to be arrogant?”

Just then, Chen Anmin suddenly roared, actually interrupting the conversation between Lu Yang and Suo Huan, while looking at Suo Huan with open hostility.

Seeing this, Suo Huan’s smile remained unchanged.

Lu Yang, on the other hand, looked calm and said indifferently to Chen Anmin, “Step down. Reorganize the troops. I’ll have a few words with this Heavenly Demon.”

“But…” Chen Anmin instantly became somewhat anxious.

“Hmm?”

Lu Yang let out a muffled hum from his nose, staring straight at Chen Anmin. Seeing this scene, Chen Anmin instantly stepped back in panic.

After all, the current team was built by Lu Yang single-handedly. His prestige was so high that even Chen Anmin subconsciously chose to obey. However, after he stepped down and looked up at his Destiny Star, which was like the rising sun, thinking of his identity as the [Bright Son of Heaven], a look of unwillingness appeared in the depths of his eyes.

Seeing this scene, Lu Yang’s expression became increasingly profound.

On the other side, Suo Huan smiled faintly: “How about it? As long as Fellow Daoist is willing, this lowly one is willing to help you leave this place, guaranteeing your safety.”

“…Not necessary.”

After a moment of silence, Lu Yang actually shook his head. “I appreciate Senior’s kindness, but I have my own plans, so there’s no need for this favor.”

“Is that so? What a pity.”

Suo Huan wasn’t surprised upon hearing this. He nodded, then changed the subject: “In that case, why don’t we discuss another transaction?”

Lu Yang was somewhat curious. He heard Suo Huan say calmly: “I want to know all the details of Fellow Daoist Chong Guang’s Seeking Golden Core in the past, as well as his methods.”

“Fellow Daoist was Fellow Daoist Chong Guang’s confidant in the past. Everyone who entered the Blessed Land back then had their merit and fate drained dry. That stupid woman Miaoyin was one of them; it could be said to be adding frost to snow. Only Fellow Daoist retained most of your fate. Presumably, it wasn’t a coincidence… This lowly one is very curious about the reason.”

This was also one of Suo Huan’s goals for this trip.

For a Great Perfected One at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment or even Perfection, the most precious thing was the method of Seeking Golden Core. Without great opportunity and great fortune, it was nowhere to be found.

He only had this opportunity because he used to be a Child of Destiny of a World Realm.

My Seeking Golden Core method is named the “Dao Scripture of Myriad Spirits Returning to Ruins”. It is a Water Element method condensed together with the Blessed Land by the [Universe Ruins Realm] before its fall and given to me.

However, the [Universe Ruins Realm] had only condensed an embryonic form of a Dao Fruit back then. Although it deduced the method on its own, errors and omissions inevitably existed. Ever since Suo Huan escaped the World Realm, for six hundred years, he had been trying to make up for its errors and omissions. Stitching and mending, only then did this Seeking Golden Core method take shape.

But it was still one step short after all.

A Great Perfected One like Chong Guang, with deep roots and the support of a Perfected Lord behind him, can directly ask a Perfected Lord to help perfect his own Seeking Golden Core method.

But I can’t.

After all, I don’t have a trustworthy Perfected Lord. I can only rely on myself to think about such things, and I can only borrow Chong Guang’s Seeking Golden Core experience.

Although this would at most only slightly increase his hope of Seeking Golden Core, even if it was just a little bit, he would strive for it with all his might.

Thinking of this, Suo Huan looked at Lu Yang again, bowed solemnly, and said, “Please teach me, Fellow Daoist. If you have any requests, this lowly one can agree to them all. This lowly one has cultivated overseas for six hundred years and can be considered to have considerable assets… If Fellow Daoist wants to break through to the Late Stage in the future, this lowly one can also help.”

After speaking, a round light appeared behind Suo Huan’s head.

Countless scenes appeared in the light: ruins everywhere, broken walls, carrying a deathly stillness, yet hiding a sliver of vitality beneath the stillness.

“This is the [Spirit Ruins Blessed Land].”

Suo Huan said sincerely, “The Blessed Land has the mystery of avoiding tribulations. If Fellow Daoist breaks through to the Late Stage within it, the power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation can be reduced by at least thirty percent.”

This was both a transaction and selling a favor.

Suo Huan unhesitatingly brought out all his bargaining chips without any bargaining. Firstly, it was indeed because Chong Guang’s Seeking Golden Core experience was important.

Secondly, it was also because he heard Lu Yang’s name from [Perfected Lord Iridescent Brocade]. Coupled with the existence of [Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue]… A small Perfected One with at least two Perfected Lords watching behind him was definitely a favorite of the Saint Sect. Deliberately selling some benefits in exchange for a favor was also good.

Miaoyin didn’t die unjustly. She dared to provoke this kind of person…

I must befriend him!

Perhaps after the two Perfected Lords behind Lu Yang knew about this matter, they would also look at him with higher regard? He didn’t mind trying any opportunity.

Lu Yang naturally saw through these thoughts of Suo Huan.

Quite a rogue cultivator…!

Lu Yang knew all too well how difficult it was for a rogue cultivator to achieve success in this broken place. Cultivating to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment was already burning high incense and having green smoke rising from the ancestral graves.

Late Stage of Foundation Establishment?

And still wanting to Seek Golden Core?

Just thinking about it made Lu Yang feel that the Great Perfected One before him was by no means ordinary. His expression immediately became much more solemn: “This junior has no use for a Blessed Land for the time being.”

“Since Senior has the heart, just give a little something as you see fit.”

“…”

As soon as Lu Yang said this, Suo Huan instantly pulled a long face. Give a little as he saw fit? This meant asking him to give a little of everything! Saint Sect Perfected Ones were indeed insatiably greedy!

Despite thinking this, the smile on Suo Huan’s face became even brighter. He sized up Lu Yang carefully, calculated for a moment, then whispered, “This lowly one has some understanding of the art of artifact refining. If Fellow Daoist is interested, this lowly one can refine a Spirit Treasure tailored for Fellow Daoist.”

Hearing this, Lu Yang instantly raised an eyebrow.

After all, up to now, he had been using other people’s Spirit Treasures. Although there were no problems using them, they ultimately lacked a layer of intimacy.

Don’t look down on this layer of intimacy. If a Spirit Treasure could merge with the owner’s soul and intertwine with their life, it could indirectly enhance the owner’s Divine Abilities. Moreover, only such Spirit Treasures had the possibility of “Seeking Truth,” progressing together with the owner in the future, transforming from a Spirit Treasure into a legendary True Treasure.

Just this point alone was enough to move Lu Yang!

Suo Huan had also put thought into this. Knowing that a tailored Spirit Treasure belonging solely to him was of extraordinary value to Lu Yang, he actively proposed it.

Seeing Lu Yang looking moved, a smile finally appeared on Suo Huan’s face. He took a step back and said, “This matter can wait until this lowly one sets up the artifact furnace and everything is ready. Then I will invite Fellow Daoist to visit. At that time, we can wait until the Spirit Treasure comes out of the furnace before Fellow Daoist records Chong Guang’s Seeking Golden Core experience for me.”

“…Deal!”

Suo Huan’s conditions were simply meticulous, considering all aspects. Lu Yang naturally had no reason to refuse: “Then I will trouble Senior.”

“I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare…”

Suo Huan cupped his hands. Then his figure gradually became illusory and disappeared in mid-air. From beginning to end, he didn’t reveal the slightest prestige that a Great Perfected One should have.

Suo Huan…

Lu Yang muttered to himself, still pondering in his heart, calculating the background of this Great Perfected One. However, a suppressed reprimand suddenly came from beside him:

“Immortal Master, how could you let the Heavenly Demon go!?”

Lu Yang came back to his senses and turned to look behind him. He saw Chen Anmin looking at him angrily at this moment, the [Bright Son of Heaven] shining with brilliance above his head.

(End of this chapter)

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