Chapter 729: Chapter 729

Qinglian Marketplace, the streets bustling with people, a never-ending flow of carriages and horses.

Shen Long strolled down the street, his expression calm as if nothing had happened.

"Taoist Friend Shen, I’ve finally found you."

A joyful male voice rang out.

Shen Long turned his head and saw Xue Sheng approaching.

"Taoist Friend Xue, are you looking for me for something?"

Shen Long asked casually.

"A Taoist friend wants to meet you, he asked me to introduce him, he once saved my life, is it convenient for you to meet him, Shen Long?"

Xue Sheng spoke politely.

After a moment’s thought, Shen Long said, "I will be waiting for him in the Sea Listening Pavilion ahead, have him meet me there."

"Thank you very much, Taoist Friend Shen."

Xue Sheng agreed, took out a Law Disk shimmering with Spiritual Light, input a spell, and gestured for a while.

Shen Long and Xue Sheng arrived at the Sea Listening Pavilion and took a private room.

Soon after they sat down, a green-robed attendant came in carrying a pot of Spiritual Tea and a plate of Spirit Cake, setting both down before retreating.

"Taoist Friend Shen, have you heard? A Secret Realm has emerged on the outskirts of Qinglian Archipelago, apparently related to Xuangui True Monarch."

Shen Long showed a surprised expression and said, "Xuangui True Monarch? When did this happen? I was out hunting Monster Beasts and didn’t hear about it."

"It happened more than a month ago. I heard that the Four Seas Sect dispatched three Unity Cultivators and mobilized over a hundred Void Refining Cultivators to seal off that area of the sea. I just found out about it myself."

Xue Sheng said slowly.

"Xuangui True Monarch was a Unity Cultivator; his Zouhua Cave must have many treasures. The Four Seas Sect really hit the jackpot this time."

Shen Long said with a face full of envy.

"That might not be the case, I heard that the Bloodvine Clan Cultivators took control of the Secret Realm and looted the treasures inside. As for the truth, it’s unclear."

"The Bloodvine Clan Cultivators took control of the Secret Realm?"

Shen Long’s face was full of shock as he puzzled, "How could they control the Secret Realm when the Four Seas Sect mobilized so many powerful cultivators?"

"It’s said the Bloodvine Clan Cultivators were the first to discover the Secret Realm and the first to enter. There are witnesses who encountered the Bloodvine Clan Cultivators there."

Shen Long’s face showed sudden realization, and he said, "That’s really a pity then, with the Bloodvine Clan Cultivators controlling the Secret Realm."

After chatting for a short while, there was a knock at the door.

Xue Sheng got up and opened the door, inviting a tall and thin man in a green robe to come in.

The green-robed man had ordinary features, but his presence was significantly stronger than Shen Long’s.

"I am Yang Qing, I have long heard of Taoist Friend Shen."

The green-robed man said with a cupped fist salute.

"No need for formalities, Taoist Friend Yang. Please, have a seat."

Shen Long smiled slightly and gestured for Yang Qing to sit down.

"Taoist Friends Shen and Yang, I’ll leave you two to talk; I won’t disturb any further."

Xue Sheng closed the door, and Shen Long activated the room’s defensive array.

"Taoist Friend Shen, do you have a top-grade Elixir for healing Divine Soul injuries? I would like to purchase some from you."

Yang Qing went straight to the point.

"That won’t come cheap, I am someone who has seen the world."

Shen Long said meaningfully.

Without wasting any words, Yang Qing took out a Green Jade Vase, infused a spell, the stopper flew off, and a cluster of golden flames flew out, instantly raising the room’s temperature.

"A Six-Tier Spirit Flame!"

Shen Long’s eyes brightened.

The green jade vase lit up with a dazzling green light, spraying out a green halo that enveloped the golden flames and rolled them back into the vase.

"How did it go, Taoist Friend Shen?"

"Taoist Friend Yang, may I be so bold as to ask, why don’t you trade with the Cultivators of Four Seas Sect? They can certainly offer top-notch Elixirs for healing the Divine Soul."

Shen Long wondered aloud.

"Four Seas Sect is strong, and if I trade with them, we are not equals in power. I would be lucky to get even one pill. Taoist Friend Shen, you are from Qianling Sect, and your sect has little influence in the Qinglian Archipelago, which makes me feel more at ease. I also hope to exchange for more top-notch Elixirs. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

Yang Qing said calmly.

Shen Long nodded, took out a beautifully crafted green jade box, and handed it over to Yang Qing.

Yang Qing opened the jade box, and three golden pills came into view, each pill’s surface adorned with twelve Pill Patterns.

"Top-quality Six-Petal Gold Soul Pills! Not bad."

Yang Qing’s face showed pleasure as he passed the green jade vase to Shen Long.

After visiting the Zouhua Cave of Feathered Wing True Monarch, Shen Long acquired two Six-Petal Gold Soul Lotuses. Upon advancing to the Refinement Void Phase, he refined some Six-Petal Gold Soul Pills.

"Thank you, Taoist Friend Shen. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t stay any longer."

Yang Qing got up to take his leave.

Shen Long also left the Sea Listening Pavilion and returned to Qingmei Pavilion.

He entered a Practice Room, stepped into the Myriad Beasts Tower, and appeared on the second floor.

With a flick of his wrist, the Pursuing Spirit Beast flew out from the Spirit Beast Bracelet.

"Master, his Divine Soul is much more powerful than yours."

The Pursuing Spirit Beast spoke; it was currently at a fifth stage middle phase and very sensitive to the strength of Divine Souls.

"His Divine Soul is indeed strong, not seeming to be damaged. So he must be collecting the Six-Petal Gold Soul Pills for someone else, not wanting to draw the attention of Four Seas Sect."

Normally, if a Void Refining Cultivator’s Divine Soul is not injured, there’s no need to exchange a sixth-grade Spirit Flame for Six-Petal Gold Soul Pills; refining a sixth-grade Spirit Flame could enhance one’s strength.

"It could be the case. Could he be a Heterodox Cultivator?"

The Pursuing Spirit Beast speculated.

"It’s hard to say, but now that I’ve obtained the Essence Blood of a sixth-stage Flood Dragon with a True Dragon Bloodline, as well as an advanced-level Shen Hun Gongfa, I can return to the Mainland. I’ll come back here if there’s a chance in the future."

Shen Long said with a serious tone.

He retracted the Pursuing Spirit Beast into the Spirit Beast Bracelet, brought out the Qinglian Map, and released two Golden Flame Lions.

"Our respects to Your Excellency."

The Golden Flame Lions spoke human language with a respectful tone.

"From now on, you will practice here. There are many Spirit Beasts around, so do not harm them."

Shen Long instructed.

"Yes, Your Excellency."

The two Golden Flame Lions agreed obediently.

Shen Long led them to a vast valley with pathways in all directions, where he left them.

He took out a green jade vase, injected a spell into it, and a lump of golden flame flew out, suddenly condensing into an enormous Golden Qilin.

With a punch, Shen Long sent out a huge yellow fist that flashed and struck the body of the Golden Qilin.

The loud roar ensued, the body of the Golden Qilin exploded, shattered to pieces, turning into a sky full of golden flames.

The golden flames quickly converged, transforming back into a Golden Qilin only to be met by another yellow giant fist, its body exploding again into a mass of golden flames.

Shen Long opened his mouth and the Qinglian True Flame flew out, morphing into a massive Green Fire Phoenix that swooped towards the golden flames.

After devouring most of the golden flames, it spoke, "Master, I need time to refine it. Store the remaining Spirit Flame. I will continue to devour it once I’m awakened."

Shen Long nodded, conjured a spell, and the green jade vase spurt out a green radiance that enveloped the golden flames and drew them inside.

The Green Fire Phoenix rolled into a shape of a green pearl and flew into the sleeve of Shen Long.

Shen Long put away the Qinglian Map, left the Myriad Beasts Tower, and departed from Qingmei Pavilion. He planned to buy Spiritual Medicine for Alchemy, aiding his practice of the "Mysterious Soul Secret Manual."