Chapter 506: Chapter 506
As Jiang Yuan spent more and more time living in the Wilderness, he learned increasingly more, especially the profound concepts of immortal cultivation.
Although he felt he had yet to reach the mindset of a high realm cultivator, he could at least avoid greed and taking petty advantage.
Returning good favor with good favor, treating others with kindness and courtesy.
A few spirit fruits could not equal the value of a magical treasure cloak, so he specifically brought a feathered robe that could also resist water and fire.
Though it wasn’t considered a magical treasure, it was nonetheless a genuine product from the Wilderness World, even with slightly higher value.
Given the chance to find special materials recognized by the system in the Wilderness, it’s even more necessary to establish friendly exchanges with high realm cultivators. In gifting, one must directly reflect one’s value, so as not to always force the other party to interact with a charitable attitude.
Only then could he seize opportunities for various trades.
"Huh? This is..." Sang Qi did not look down on the other party; she simply thought it difficult for a small loose cultivator to obtain treasures, hence she did not wish to accept gifts beyond spirit fruits.
But when she saw the dazzling and extraordinarily exquisite attire, her large round eyes became fixed, "Feathered Robe?! It really is the Feathered Robe! It looks exactly like the one I wore when I was little!"
When Sang Qi was a young rabbit demon, her father, the lord, had acquired a Feathered Robe said to imitate the attire worn by celestial immortals.
She still remembered how excited she felt seeing that luxurious garment being brought out.
The Feathered Robe could change size on its own, fitting perfectly regardless of height or figure, and it was a cherished object in her memories.
Unfortunately, no matter how exquisite, it was ultimately just a piece of clothing; once the spiritual energy dissipated, no one could mend it, and it eventually turned to ashes and disappeared.
Seeing the Feathered Robe again now made Sang Qi’s eyes instantly well up, leaving her at a loss for words to refuse.
"I’m glad Miss Qi likes it. Our chance encounter last time was due to wandering on a whim, and I didn’t bring anything else with me. This time, I’ve come prepared, hoping to exchange with Miss Qi."
Jiang Yuan now regularly trades with the mermaid Yaoguang and others.
The Feathered Robes were in high demand, yet the second Earth Seal in the Mist Ridge dungeon had yet to be found. He had gathered quite a few raw materials, but couldn’t remove the toxins, limiting the robe production.
Originally, he planned to prepare a robe for each girl from the courtyard, but had not managed to. If not for wanting to explore new maps, he wouldn’t have used his remaining materials to make a single piece for gifting.
"I see, fellow cultivator, please accompany me to my residence, where we can chat over tea." Sang Qi had intended to trade some practical magical treasures for his spirit fruits and let him stroll around the rear garden.
Upon seeing such a rare item, she realized the other party wasn’t an ordinary small cultivator.
Having accepted the gift, naturally, she couldn’t slight her guest, and thus invited him into the palace for proper hospitality.
She mounted Iron Claw’s back, glancing back to find Jiang Yuan engaged in sword flight, waiting to travel together.
Sang Qi fixed her gaze, noticing the spirit sword shining with starry brilliance, its sword spirit already born. The sword’s gleam was exceptionally prominent; indeed, it was the finest of the fine!
"Fellow cultivator, please," she mused internally, could one wielding such a heavy treasure be... a disciple of one of the ancient top ten sects?
The enmity and grievances between human cultivators and demon cultivators, Sang Qi had heard of them. She knew only that demon cultivators deceived human cultivators, leading to discord and years of war.
The war concluded with a bitter defeat for the human cultivators, and since then, the ancient top ten sects essentially severed ties with demon cultivators.
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Her brother, the Yunmeng Mountain Lord, had her as a key general under his command. Naturally, she must consider the domain’s rise and fall.
If there was an opportunity to ease hatred and forge goodwill with human cultivators, it would be a worthwhile endeavor.
After all, with the Wilderness World teetering, if bygones could be forgotten, then cultivators banding together might rescue a realm from annihilation and save billions of souls.
Isn’t the essence of cultivation found therein?
Familiar with it now, Jiang Yuan seized idle times to practice, and his sword flight skills had become proficient.
Of course, the key was not to panic nor become leg-weary when flying at high speed and height, since the sword spirit could autonomously navigate, sparing him concerns.
Following the swift-moving Iron Claw lion northeast bound, the snow-capped mountains slipped from view until a gigantic palace emerged, sprawling at the edge of the horizon.
Ancient, solemn, and grand.
The dominant red hues exuded fervor and festivity, entwined towers rising into the clouds, immortal energy wafting through corridors, their roof ridges adorned with a lavish display of bustling, opulent blooms.
Cluster after cluster, red, pink, and white overwhelmed the eyes.
Approaching the entrance, Jiang Yuan raised his gaze to see three grand characters "Ruiyun Palace" inscribed in elegant strokes on the plaque.
[Ruiyun Palace: Yunmeng Mountain Lord Sang Lishan’s special gift for his sister Sang Qi’s residence, built with abundant rare materials, ensuring warmth in winter and coolness in summer, equipped with a guardian array that automatically wards off evil cultivators...]
Several lines of system-detail popped up, but Jiang Yuan focused on the highlighted words—"rare materials."
Given the system’s endorsement, even if Sang Qi couldn’t secure the rare materials herself, he could meet Lord Sang Lishan through her, directly trading for them to complete tasks!
"Tonight, I’m hosting friends, so I’ve prepared a little in advance. Does it look nice?" Sang Qi adored her palace and often entertained guests.
Jiang Yuan instantly recognized the flowers as precious varieties, but without medicinal value, only for admiration. So, he just praised the merits.
Luckily, Sang Qi was straightforward, leading him directly to the meeting hall, asking attendants to serve spirit tea to discuss important matters.
"These are spirit fruits from my family’s field. Hearing Miss Qi planned to host guests, I purposely brought extras, hoping they appeal to the taste," Jiang Yuan flicked his fingers, extracting piles from the storage bag arrayed in a neat row.
Her eager eyes sparkled.
Long-awaited Agate Spirit Fruit!
And equally juicy, plump, fragrantly intense with spirit fruit aroma, Phoenix Eye Fruit, Silver Silk Fruit...
Momentarily, the scent in the hall urged appetites eagerly. Sang Qi was amazed by these choice spirit fruits, unmatched even in her friends’ Spirit Plant Garden!
Sipping tea to stifle hunger, she beamed, "Fellow cultivator, growing such perfectly styled spirit fruits is truly impressive. What resources would you require for the trade? If my treasure vault lacks them, I’ll ask friends visiting tonight to bring some."
Although cultivators could subsist solely on fasting, savoring flavors occasionally increased happiness, so friends eagerly welcomed delicious spirit fruits.
Exchanging essentials with new acquaintances for future freedom to enjoy the finest spirit fruits—how delightful!
Jiang Yuan awaited this and promptly replied, "Besides spirit fruits, I can also trade some elixirs I concoct. As for resources I seek... has Miss Qi heard of ’Five-Colored Stone Essence’?"
Tea Workshop and Alchemy Room upgrades were stalled due to this material, whereas public order rewards varied randomly, perpetually short of Five-Colored Stone Essence.
Upon mention, Sang Qi paused mid-sip, "Certainly, during Ruiyun Palace’s construction we used quite a bit. But it comes from void products and holds immense value; for trade decisions, my brother must be consulted."
"Void products?" Jiang Yuan perked up, pursuing with inquiry, "Does the Five-Colored Stone Essence come from the void? Then... could someone be mining in the void? "