Chapter 1628: Chapter 1001: Heavenly Constitution Road Prohibition
The mountain is not high, but with an immortal, it becomes spiritual.
Zhongli Yue’s Dao Field is on Taoyuan Mountain, nestled among many towering peaks. Compared to the surrounding lofty mountains, it seems like a mere child.
The mountain is not high, only over three hundred zhang, but the Spiritual Energy is remarkably abundant.
Taoyuan Mountain is Zhongli Yue’s Dao Field, but it’s not merely a Dao Field as it’s also the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Treasures Store in the Wanhua Mountain Range and the Wanhua Western Region.
Therefore, there’s also a sizable workshop at the foot of Taoyuan Mountain.
Yang Zhenshan emerged from the Void, landing atop Taoyuan Mountain in front of an ancient, tastefully artistic bamboo building full of charm.
Gazing down at the workshop below and at the distant lush green mountains, he felt an awe akin to being in the heart of the mountains without knowing their entirety.
"Come over for tea!" Zhongli Yue came out from the bamboo building and called out while sitting beside the stone table under a pine tree.
Yang Zhenshan turned to see a man with clear eyebrows and eyes, his flowing sleeves resembling clouds. He sat at the stone table, his fingers gracefully administering the teapot, steam rising as boiling water was poured; a gentle turn of his fingers whisked away the foam from the silver needles in the tea lot.
As the tea fragrance wafted up, he gracefully poured the amber tea from the fairness cup, his movements calm and measured, reminiscent of mountain shadow passing over a green stone, exuding an easeful leisure.
No wonder he’s Zhongli Xia Yi’s brother. The elegance is akin to Zhongli Xia Yi, though compared to the refined Zhongli Xia Yi, Zhongli Yue seemed more approachable, with a relaxed, carefree demeanor.
Yang Zhenshan sat down, and Zhongli Yue smiled, "Xia Yi has spoken of you, but I didn’t expect you to achieve Core Formation so quickly!"
"Junior was just fortunate!" Yang Zhenshan replied humbly.
Zhongli Yue waved his hand, "The least reliable thing in the world is luck. I appreciate a saying held dear by the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion: ’Knowing heavenly fate, but committing to duty,’ whether destiny or luck, ultimately it must be measured on oneself."
"This world has many who are blessed with fortune and many who are heaven’s favorites, but those who endure are often the steadfast."
This left Yang Zhenshan feeling rather embarrassed.
He was indeed steadfast, spending over a century without slackening, always viewing cultivation as his fundamental reliance, regardless of his cultivation level or position.
Yet, as a heaven’s favorite, he truly possessed a great fortune.
How could a traveler through worlds not have great fortune?
Crossing worlds in itself is great fortune, not to mention he still has Spirit Source Land and now Life Realm Immortal Palace.
Additionally, along his journey, he gained many opportunities, from the Ancient Relic Array to the Sun Cave Heaven, each time reaping substantial benefits.
Of course, within these experiences was his strategy and adventurous spirit, yet it couldn’t be denied his luck was consistently favorable.
Thus, he was indeed a heaven’s favorite.
"Where is Fellow Daoist Xia Yi? Junior has not seen Fellow Daoist Xia Yi for quite some time!" Yang Zhenshan shifted the topic.
Zhongli Yue casually replied, "She should be in True Yang Immortal City now. The Ten Thousand Treasures Store’s focus has shifted from White Cloud Immortal City to True Yang Immortal City, and she has moved there."
"I see, perhaps I’ll visit her soon!" Yang Zhenshan smiled.
For Zhongli Xia Yi, he felt quite grateful.
After all, Zhongli Xia Yi helped him much in the Ten Thousand Treasures Store, allowing him to gain substantial resources from it.
One could say Zhongli Xia Yi is one of his benefactors.
As the saying goes, a hundred steps taken by oneself aren’t as good as one step supported by a benefactor.
Looking back, the help from Zhongli Xia Yi seemed not so critical, yet without her recognition back then, how could Yang Zhenshan have joined the Ten Thousand Treasures Store or easily acquired numerous Third-stage Spiritual Objects to refine his Lifebound Magical Treasure?
It was precisely Zhongli Xia Yi’s support that spared Yang Zhenshan many detours.
"Are you not planning to bring a gift when visiting her?" Zhongli Yue smiled.
"Uh, of course!"
"I think a Top-grade Demon Yuan Pill would be quite suitable!"
Zhongli Yue watched Yang Zhenshan with a smiling gaze.
Yang Zhenshan spread his hands, "Junior has already prepared, Fellow Daoist Xia Yi’s share is not lacking!"
He had two Top-grade Demon Yuan Pills, ones he hadn’t used when forming his core, perfect to gift Zhongli Xia Yi.
Moreover, he could now refine Top-grade Demon Yuan Pills, making them not particularly precious.
"That’s excellent!" Zhongli Yue laughed heartily, "No need to call me senior anymore, just call me Brother Zhongli!"
"Brother Zhongli!" Yang Zhenshan’s eyes brightened.
Zhongli Yue continued, "Now that you are a Golden Core Cultivator, you will henceforth be the Sixth-Rank Guest Elder of the Ten Thousand Treasures Store."
"It’s an honor!" Yang Zhenshan understood Zhongli Yue’s meaning.
Since they already had a good relationship, the Ten Thousand Treasures Store naturally wouldn’t push him away.
Similarly, Yang Zhenshan wouldn’t miss the opportunity to strengthen his ties with the Ten Thousand Treasures Store.
For Yang Zhenshan, the Ten Thousand Treasures Store still could provide him much assistance, not to mention its channels alone could afford him countless resources.
Yang Zhenshan took a small sip of tea and said, "Brother Zhongli, I have a few inquiries and wonder if Brother Zhongli would be willing to elucidate them!"
"Speak freely, no need for such formality!" Zhongli Yue replied casually.
Yang Zhenshan pondered for a moment, then said, "Now as a Golden Core Cultivator, where should I go from here?"
"Where to go?" Zhongli Yue tilted his head at him, thought for a moment, then said, "Are you asking about the power structure of the Wanhua Mountain Range or the overall power structure of the Wanhua Domain?"
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