Lord of Time: From a Five Elements Cultivator to a Master of All Daos

Chapter 349 Acquaintance
In the following days, Wei Zhong practiced while arranging people to inquire about the actions of Xuanxiao Sect and the various masters of Hedao.

As a result, for some unknown reason, these people's exploration activities suddenly slowed down.

A large number of Xuanxiao Sect disciples returned to Feiyu Immortal City for rest and recuperation, and even those Lianxu elders left one by one.

Some returned to the sect, while others boarded the spirit boat and headed for the Geming Abyss where the spirit realm was located in the north.

The tension in the area near the Fantasy Sword Sect was thus eased.

The Shahe Sect's elixir and magic weapon business is booming.

"rise!"

Wei Zhong stretched out his hand and a golden magic sword flew out from the refining furnace. It was only as long as two ordinary palms. The sword body was slender, about two fingers wide, as thin as a cicada's wing, and it was shining with spiritual light and exuded a sharp aura.

"Sixth-level middle grade!"

Although the sword is slender and looks a bit shabby, it is indeed of the sixth-grade mid-level. It is also the first sixth-grade mid-level magic sword refined by Wei Zhong.

Wei Zhong looked satisfied.

Looking down, I saw the panel:

[Magic: Elemental Fire Magic·Proficient (75%)]

It has been ten years since Hedao came to the door. During these years, the turmoil in the outside world has slowed down.

Although Xuanxiao Sect did not gain anything from the last big move, the cultivators in Baifeng Spiritual Realm still sensed a hint of impending storm from the changing situation.

All major forces are competing to purchase various magic weapons and elixirs.

For a time, the prices of various rare spiritual objects on the market rose slightly.

Among these spiritual objects, Wei Zhong's Ningyuan Miraculous Pill, Lingzhu Magic Weapon and Overload Magic Sword are the most popular.

As a precious elixir for the cultivation of the void that can be mass-produced, Ningyuan Miaodan is affordable and is the choice of most cultivators in the early stages of the void.

Even if one is in the middle stage of the Void Refining Realm, if one is not wealthy, one would occasionally use this elixir as a substitute for cultivation.

Although the magic weapon Lingzhu, like talismans, can only be used once, it is very powerful and is an excellent choice for cultivators to protect themselves.

Especially the sixth-level spirit bead, which rises to the level of thunder bead, is enough to temporarily fight against the middle stage of refining void, which is difficult to achieve with most methods.

And only six top-grade spirit stones are needed.

In total, it's only the price of half a sixth-grade low-grade magic sword.

For a cultivator in the early stage of Refining Void, using these spirit stones to exchange for a hidden means of protecting the Dao is a very cost-effective matter.

Not only the sixth-level spirit beads, but also the fourth and fifth-level spirit beads have been quite popular in recent days. Those low-level cultivators only saw the turmoil and did not know the reason, and they became even more frightened.

Every time such a major event occurs, in order to protect oneself, a large amount of spirit stones are often spent to purchase treasures.

Therefore, it has become one of the main consumption.

The magic sword, which is also a means of protection, is also sought after because of its overload function, which is exclusively made by Wei Zhong.

The massive increase in orders forced Wei Zhong to spend more time on refining equipment and making pills.

This is exactly why the progress of Yuanhuo Shu has been rapid.

While playing with the small sword in his hand, suddenly a signal token flashed outside the door, and another new message came.

Reaching out his hand, Wei Zhong probed with his spiritual sense:
"Chen Yuan from the Chen family of Tairong Spiritual Territory, is visiting with his disciples?"

Wei Zhong crushed the letter token and left.

Inside the Shahe Gate, Yan Yong led two monks and rode a cloud boat to the Welcoming Hall.

Chen Yuan looked indifferent, but the female cultivator behind him was quite curious and kept looking around on the spirit boat.

When the spirit boat landed, Yan Yong sensed that his talisman was damaged. Knowing that Wei Zhong knew about this, he arranged for someone to serve spirit tea:
"Please take a seat, both seniors. The Great Elder is aware of your arrival and will probably come out of seclusion soon."

Chen Yuan nodded and called the younger generation around him to sit down together.

Just at this moment, a burst of hearty laughter came:
"Fellow Daoist Chen is really quick. It has only been 20 years since the auction, and he has come back. It seems that he values ​​Senior Ouyang's inheritance very much."

Wei Zhong walked in from outside the hall and saw three people in the hall.

Needless to say, Wei Zhong was very familiar with Yan Yong and Chen Yuan. However, when Wei Zhong set his sights on the third female cultivator, there was a brief look of surprise on his face, which then quickly disappeared.

Continue to smile:

"Is it the disciple of the Chen family that this fellow Taoist mentioned? He has already entered the realm of refining emptiness at such a young age. He really has some abilities..."

Hearing Wei Zhong's praise, Chen Yuan's face also showed a look of joy.

"No, no, Brother Wu Se, you are too kind.

"Let me introduce you to someone. This is a descendant of my Chen family, named Chen Ronglan..."

"It is indeed this person!"

When Wei Zhong first saw him, he felt that the latter's face was familiar and had some guesses, but now he was confirmed after hearing Chen Yuan's words.

The other party was none other than Chen Ronglan who had descended to the human world.

Due to an accident, his soul merged with Cheng Ruirui's, and now he is carrying the latter's body, becoming a new individual.

He is only about a thousand years old, which is considered very young among the Void Refining cultivators.

Even compared to many Jindan cultivators, he is younger.

Although the fusion of soul and spirit was caused by an accident, his age and cultivation were real.

This kind of talent is unmatched in the entire Baifeng Spirit Realm.

When it comes to competing for the position of Ouyang's successor disciple, he has every advantage.

"Rong Lan greets fellow Taoist!"

He bowed to Wei Zhong, stood up straight, and looked at Wei Zhong with a hint of intelligence in his eyes.

He was extremely curious about the Five-Colored Taoist friend mentioned by his elders.

And for some reason, he felt a liking for this person when he met him for the first time, which made Chen Ronglan feel a little strange.

"Fellow Daoist Chen is here to look for Senior Ouyang, but this is not the right time.

“If it had been earlier, it could still be found.

"But in recent years, He Dao has disappeared. No one except those masters can know the news about Senior Ouyang."

Chen Yuan nodded:
"I also inquired a little before I came here, and it was just as Daoist Fellow Wu Se said. So this time I came here to ask Daoist Fellow to buy the spirit beads first."

Wei Zhong put down the teacup in his hand:

“You came at a good time, fellow Daoist. I have been concentrating on cultivating weapons in recent years, and indeed a batch of spirit beads have been produced.

"I just don't know how much you need?"

The other party did not answer directly, but handed over a jade slip.

Wei Zhong used his spiritual sense to explore and was greatly surprised by the number of them.

The jade slip records the types and quantities of various spirit beads, from the third to the sixth level.

Single-attribute five elements, dual-attribute five elements, thunder beads, wind beads, wind-thunder beads, as long as they are sold by Wei Zhong, the Chen family will buy them.

Moreover, the purchase quantity was so huge that Wei Zhong found it a little difficult to understand.

"Could the Chen family have suffered a disaster? Otherwise, why would they buy so many?"

"Brother Chen, what do you mean by this?"

Chen Yuan did not answer, but asked Chen Ronglan to explain. The other party stepped forward:
"Daoyou Wu Se's magic weapon Lingzhu is very popular not only in Baifeng Spirit Realm, but also in Tairong Spirit Realm." "My Chen family wants to reach a cooperation with Daoyou Wu Se to expand the scope of sales of Lingzhu for you."

"I wonder what Fellow Daoist Wu Se thinks?"

Wei Zhong thought for a moment, then shook his head while holding the jade slip in his hand:

“Fellow Daoist’s suggestion is naturally very good, but unfortunately, I have limited energy. The spiritual pearl business in Baifeng Spiritual Domain has kept me busy. How can I have the energy to refine in large quantities to expand the market?

“If the Chen family wants to cooperate with the Xuanxiao Sect, they have a large output of spiritual beads and may be able to take over this business.

"Your Chen family is a Hedao family, and is on the same level as the Xuanxiao Sect. Business matters can be discussed on an equal footing."

Chen Yuan was not surprised to hear Wei Zhong's answer. He drank a cup of spiritual tea and added:
"Fellow Daoist, are you willing to sell this method of refining the spirit beads? Whether it is a buyout or a profit-sharing method, my Chen family is willing to accept it."

Wei Zhong hesitated at this moment, tapping his nails on the wooden table. After a while, he replied:

"If the Chen family can find a piece of live sea dragon wood for me, I will be willing to give them the spiritual pearl inheritance for free, and even share my spiritual pearl refining experience."

Chen Ronglan did not know the name of the Sea Dragon Wood. He turned around to look at his elders and saw the embarrassment on Chen Yuan's face. Only then did he realize that this thing was not simple.

"Fellow Daoist Wu Se's proposal is quite tempting, but unfortunately the sea dragon wood is rare. Not to mention a living one, even a dead one would be hard for my Chen family to get."

Chen Yuan shook his head slightly.

Having said that, the inheritance transaction naturally fell through.

Chen Yuan no longer mentioned expanding the Lingzhu business, but only discussed the transaction recorded in the jade slip with Wei Zhong.

"The number of fifth-level and lower-level spirit beads will be halved, and the number of sixth-level spirit beads will be reduced by 30%. There are only four wind and thunder beads. I can equip them for you within one year. What do you think?"

Chen Yuan heard this and nodded lightly.

What he cared about most on this trip was the Wind and Thunder Pearls. He was very satisfied if he could get four of them from Wei Zhong.

As for the other spirit beads, they can be replenished in Xuanxiao Sect, which is not a difficult task.

He reached out and took out a storage bag from his arms and placed it on the table.

"These are considered deposits. Please count them, fellow Daoist Wu Se."

Wei Zhong picked it up and checked it. He saw thirty top-grade spirit stones inside. He nodded slowly and bowed, saying:
"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Chen. We will prepare everything for you within a year."

After that, the three of them talked for several hours before the two people from the Chen family left Shahe Gate.

Seeing the two spirits fading away, Wei Zhong murmured:
"Fortunately, out of caution, I concealed my identity and face. Otherwise, wouldn't I be exposed in front of Chen Ronglan?"

Although the other party had good intentions towards Wei Zhong when he was in the human world because of Cheng Ruirui's influence, it is hard to say what changes he has undergone after returning to the spiritual world for more than a thousand years.

He may not stand by Wei Zhong anymore.

If he reported the affairs of the human world, Wei Zhong would have to face the Hedao of the Chen family and several Lianxu people in the Chen family.

Wei Zhong is not capable of dealing with such an enemy.

The only option is to run away.

Wei Zhong couldn't bear to abandon the base that he had fought so hard to build.

'The cautious approach we have taken over the years has paid off!'

With a sigh, Wei Zhong returned to the cave, intending to continue refining the weapon.

A hundred miles away, Chen Yuan looked at Chen Ronglan beside him and asked:
"What do you think of this Five Colors Taoist?"

The latter replied:
"He acted cautiously, even a little too cautiously. I really can't understand why he didn't show any emotion when such a big business was in front of him..."

Chen Yuan smiled upon hearing this:
"It is common sense that a tall tree attracts the wind, and the other party is right to be cautious.

"And Rong Lan, do you know how many spirit stones the other party has made in this Baifeng Spirit Realm with his weapon refining skills?"

Chen Ronglan shook his head.

Chen Yuan pointed with his fingers:
"Based on my experience, it may cost more than two or three hundred top-grade spirit stones."

At this time, Chen Ronglan's eyes showed a deep look of surprise:

"so much?"

These spirit stones are a huge sum of money for both the early and middle stages of the Void Refining Realm.

Even among cultivators in the late stage of Refining Void, there are not many who can have so many spirit stones.

After all, the number of spirit stones needed for cultivation is not small, and any remaining balance will be spent on various needs of cultivation.

“By using the spirit bead refining method in the Baifeng Spirit Realm, Wu Se can earn enough spirit stones even if he is in competition with the Xuan Xiao Sect.

“If my Chen family gets this method, with our Hedao background, what kind of gains can we get in Tairong Spiritual Territory?

"The power of an individual cannot be compared with that of a group. He, Wu Se, has to practice and refine weapons at the same time, so he is too busy to do anything else.

“But my Chen family has a lot of weapon refiners, at least dozens of low-level and high-level experts combined.

“The output is more than ten times that.

"As long as I have this method, it won't be a problem for my Chen family to prosper again."

Chen Yuan looked into the distance at the horizon, and seemed to see the scene of top-grade spirit stones rolling in.

Chen Ronglan was shocked but also somewhat confused:

"Then why didn't your uncle fight for it again just now, but gave up instead?"

Chen Yuan turned around, stroked his beard, and smiled:
“I had long guessed what the Five-Colored Taoist meant, so the last time I returned to the Chen family, I secretly informed the ancestor of this matter.

"Now, I'm afraid he has secretly left the family to look for the Sea Dragon Wood."

Surprise appeared on Chen Ronglan's face:

"My uncle is indeed very thorough."

"Haha, let's leave this matter to the old ancestor for now. I'll take you to see Senior Ouyang. If we can climb up the big tree of Corpse King Palace, the prosperity of our Chen family will be more certain."

……

At Shahe Gate, Wei Zhong slapped the alchemy furnace, and a green and silver spiritual bead shot up into the sky.

A five-colored giant hand gathered at the top and captured it.

The big hand shrank and moved downward to become Wei Zhong's flesh palm.

Looking at the spiritual pearl in his hand, Wei Zhong nodded:
"As expected, the more I refine, the more skilled I become. Now, even when I refine the Wind and Lightning Pearl, I rarely fail."

He waved his sleeves to clear away the spiritual materials on the ground, revealing ten flying thunder beads of cyan, silver and cyan gold colors.

"The outside world is in urgent need of spiritual beads, not only the Chen family. Several other refining sects also have the intention to purchase wind and thunder beads.

"It just so happens that I released a little more to explain my expertise in refining equipment."

The sixth-grade intermediate magic sword that was refined last time has been hung in the Shahe Gate for sale.

There are rumors within the sect that the great elder's weapon-making skills are even more advanced.

Wei Zhong naturally has to respond to external trends.

"It's just that there are a lot of low-level spirit beads missing, so it still takes some effort..."

The stove in front of Wei Zhong was lit again...

As time passed, one day, a beam of light flew in from outside the Baifeng Spiritual Realm and stopped near Faquan City, revealing the figure of Zhuang Chengze.

He held the golden compass in his hand, looked at the several Hedaos in front of him and said slowly:
"Everyone, I have accomplished my mission!"

(End of this chapter)