A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 425: Chapter 383: Barter

Dong Chengjun’s words were sincere and genuine.

Under Zheng Duan’s leadership, as he traveled along, he witnessed the various scenes at Shuangye Square, Golden Dawn Peak, and Lingsha City, all of which left a deep impression on him. Even he, a direct lineage true inheritance of a Golden Core Sect, was quite impressed by the rare innovations.

Eight years ago, Lu Qian was still at Mid-Stage Qi Cultivation, alone seeking help from Master Chi Yu.

Even his breakthrough to Late-Stage Qi Cultivation was accomplished at Fire Cloud Peak. At that time, Lu Qian went into seclusion, and Dong Chengjun offered him elixirs, forging a good relationship.

Now, only eight years later, Lu Qian has revived Yunshan Sect’s prestige. Under his leadership, the Shuangye Alliance now boasts five Foundation Establishment cultivators and five hundred fifty cultivators, occupying lands spanning nearly seven hundred miles, controlling over fifty county towns, and has a populace of seven and a half million mortals.

Far surpassing the level of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Sect!

No wonder he can command Yunshan Sect, speaking with a tone of listening to orders but not following commands!

Every surrounding county mansion, upon hearing Yunshan Sect and Lu Qian’s name, would exclaim loudly, regardless of their true emotions: "Much admired, much admired!"

In the Cultivation Realm, which measures time in units of "hundreds of years," it’s truly a monstrous phenomenon. Even before witnessing it himself, despite hearing some from Guh Niqiang, it was hard to believe.

If the sect leader saw the revival of Yun Mountain, he would likely be comforted by the fact that his old friend’s mountain gate has successors.

Moreover, Junior Sister Guh, who had been stuck at Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment, under Lu Qian and Yunshan Sect’s help, broke free from the shackles of worldly distractions, regained her shining pearl-like presence, broke through to Foundation Establishment Perfection, and is about to face the Golden Core Celestial Tribulation, making her fellow disciple brothers envious yet happy.

The sect leader is even more delighted, murmuring about how he indeed didn’t misjudge people, while drinking dry thirteen jars of Star Brew, dancing wildly in a blaze, crashing into the Mountain Protection Grand Array, burning down half of the Liuxia Mountain Range.

Lu Qian and Yunshan Sect have thus truly caught Danxia Sect’s attention, especially the people of Fire Cloud Peak, who have a favorable view of Lu Qian and Yunshan Sect.

Lu Qian raised his hand to gesture for Dong Chengjun to have some tea: "Such achievements are all thanks to the disciples’ dedication and the blessings of Yun Mountain’s ancestral masters throughout the ages. Our sect’s re-establishment and resurgence all began with Master Chi Yu’s generous assistance. I am deeply grateful and dare not forget. Fellow Daoist Dong, please stay a few more days to let me express my heartfelt gratitude and slightly fulfill my duty as host."

Dong Chengjun, generous and straightforward in nature, without much beating around the bush, felt quite joyful upon hearing Lu Qian’s words and laughed: "Being a guest will have to wait for next time. This time I come with a mission. Once completed, I must hurry back to report to the Sect Leader and the Sect Head."

Hearing him mention the "Sect Leader," Lu Qian was intrigued: "I wonder if there is any place in our sect where we can be of assistance?"

Dong Chengjun took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Lu Qian: "This is a letter from Junior Sister Guh to you. You’ll understand after you read it."

Lu Qian hurriedly took the letter, opened it, and indeed saw Guh Niqiang’s handwriting, with her unique intense aura in the ink marks.

The letter contained no pleasantries, getting straight to the point about the matter.

It turns out the Innate Red Grass is exceedingly rare. Even Guh Niqiang hasn’t absolute confidence in handling it. But the Innate Essence dissipates quickly. To avoid failure, Guh Niqiang had to consult Master Chi Yu.

And upon hearing this, Master Chi Yu was amazed. On the one hand, he was surprised by Yunshan Sect acquiring such an opportunity, and on the other hand, the Innate Red Grass is precisely what Danxia Sect’s leader urgently needs!

Danxia Sect Leader has advanced to Golden Core Perfection and is preparing to cross the Great Heart Demon Tribulation.

This preparation has been ongoing for over twenty years but still feels insufficient. After all, once successfully crossing the tribulation, one can attest to the Nascent Soul Spirit Monarch Venerable Position!

Danxia Sect will thus transform fundamentally, leaping from a mid-sized sect to the threshold of a large sect!

To cross this tribulation, everyone in Danxia Sect is diligently collecting the necessary items. And the Innate Red Grass not only contains Innate Qi but also holds other mysteries. Using it as the main herb, complemented by thirty-five other rare and wondrous herbs, Spirit Marrow Spiritual Liquid can refine an Innate Fetus Heart Pill, increasing the success rate of crossing the tribulation.

However, the Innate Spirit Grass has long vanished without a trace, impossible to find, so the Sect Leader and several elders never particularly paid attention, always considering other methods.

Now, hearing news of Innate Red Grass from a Foundation Establishment Sect was shockingly joyous, prompting immediate action.

Dong Chengjun came here to attempt a transaction to exchange for this Innate Red Grass!

Guh Niqiang continued in the letter, if Lu Qian didn’t intend to exchange, but rather wanted to merely extract the Innate Elite from the Innate Red Grass to refine a Spirit Pill to advance cultivation, such a Spirit Pill could potentially allow a newly advanced Foundation Establishment cultivator to grow cultivation without bottlenecks to Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment and further take a significant step forward.

But this pill comes with intense Dan Poison; after consumption, it requires at least five years to completely purge the Dan Poison.

Guh Niqiang mentioned at the end of the letter she is currently learning a new Secret Technique to better face the tribulation, so she’s occupied and unable to leave the mountains. She advised Lu Qian not to worry too much and decide independently. If unwilling to exchange, simply refuse. She would come as soon as possible to refine the Spirit Pill for Lu Qian.

Reading this, Lu Qian felt deeply moved.

Even though Guh Niqiang returned to the mountain gate, her stance remains with Lu Qian.

Not only does she not persuade, but she also withstands immense pressure, consistently supporting Lu Qian’s decision.

With the spirit-sealed letter intact, Dong Chengjun didn’t know its specific contents either. If he read the last part, who knows what thoughts might arise.

Lu Qian read the letter twice more, contemplating various pros and cons flashing through his mind.

If he agrees to the exchange, besides obtaining valuable or even premium treasures, it will to some extent solidify and enhance Danxia Sect’s friendship, possibly even earning the favor of a future Nascent Soul Spirit Monarch.

If he stubbornly refuses the exchange, although Danxia Sect can’t do much crossing states and counties, the previously accumulated goodwill will certainly be lost. Moreover, should Guh Niqiang truly come to aid in refining elixirs, she will face tremendous blame and pressure.

The gain would be his cultivation directly advancing to Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment, approaching Late-Stage Foundation Establishment, or elevating Yang Jiye or Wang Yu to Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment, thus directly strengthening Yunshan Sect’s combat effectiveness.

Which of these two choices is better or worse?

Lu Qian slowly returned the letter to his bosom and said calmly: "Fellow Daoist Dong, I’ve understood your sect’s intentions. However, I wonder what price your sect is willing to offer for this Innate Red Grass?"

Since Lu Qian seemed willing to hear the terms, it meant the matter was negotiable. Dong Chengjun felt delighted and said aloud according to instructions from the sect leader before departing: "Spirit Stone Spirit Crystal, Pill Talisman Array Artifact, Precious Materials, all available."

"Even Rare and Exquisite Wondrous Method, Mystic Sect Secret Technique is also within the scope of exchange."

"Sect Leader Lu, this is the legacy of a sect with a thousand-year heritage. I suppose Yunshan Sect lacks a true Divine Skill Wondrous Method, right?"