Between the blue sea and the blue sky, soared a giant crane with wings spread about three feet wide. It was elegant and very fast. It suddenly came from the south and passed over the heads of the treasure-seeking monks in the sea. Soon there was only a small black dot left. A long crane chirped in the distance.
"Are you the seniors from Heming Mountain traveling?"
"It doesn't look like it. There are no cranes of this size in Heming Mountain. They came from the deep sea in the south. Could it be..."
"It's the direction of the Duxian Islands. The monks from the Eastern Continent are here to visit!"
"Quickly, send a message to the patrol guards in Taiping City. It's unmistakable. It's the monks from the Eastern Continent who are here."
"There are three figures sitting cross-legged on the back of the crane. There is something exciting to watch this time."
Several monks who went to sea hurriedly took out the yellow talisman and sent a message to Taiping Island two thousand miles away to inform them of their discovery. Even if the news was wrong, it would not matter. If their guess was correct, they would get a piece of cash.
On the back of the giant crane, Zhang Wenfeng asked the swarthy boy for the secret method of making talisman cranes. He was talented in making talismans and was very interested in the crane underneath him. He traveled long distances and having a talisman crane like this to travel instead could save mana and energy. , although it consumes a lot of chalcedony, he can afford it with his wealth.
You Mengchang never hid anything from Taoist Zhang. As long as Taoist Zhang wanted to learn, he would teach it to Taoist Zhang without any conditions.
Being able to make Taoist Zhang owe a favor is much more cost-effective than making a deal. This is what Chang You Meng has learned from his experience in getting along with Taoist Zhang for a long time.
"More than five thousand years ago, there were various kinds of flying magic weapons in the world of cultivation. Fuhe was just one of them. Now they are basically lost. In the final analysis, it is because of the increasing scarcity of cultivation resources in today's world of cultivation. , if you can’t afford it, some luxurious and impractical magic weapons will gradually be eliminated.”
You Mengchang concluded with emotion.
The monks in the lower realm all hope to ascend to the upper realm, which is broader and richer in resources. This is human nature.
Zhang Wenfeng organized a stack of manuscript runes in his hand and started reading them from the beginning to deepen his impression. When he went to the vast continent, he wanted to buy some materials and try to make a composite talisman crane. Suddenly he remembered something and said: "You Lao, you can refine some Small magic weapons from more than five thousand years ago are used in exchange for today's rare materials and treasures. Sects with a deep foundation are willing to spend a lot of money to acquire flashy gadgets that show their status."
The swarthy young man nodded and said with a smile: "Heroes see the same thing, and that's exactly what I mean."
His soul refining method cannot be learned by others, but the small treasures he refines can arouse the interest of weapon refiners. Most of the monks who are successful in refining weapons are rich and have no shortage of money. This is a way to make money.
The two discussed this issue for a while, and groups of monks could be seen everywhere above the sea below, and many monks screamed in surprise.
When they saw an island in the distance, the three of them flew down from the crane. The dark-skinned boy waved and made a sign, put away a talisman crane made of special talisman paper, folded it and stored it in the storage space.
Zhang Wenfeng flew toward the five uniformly dressed monks at the edge of the island. The swarthy boy consciously pretended to be a follower, and the tall and thin man stayed behind and pretended to be a servant.
He had no intention of bypassing Taiping Island. He settled on Taiping Island and passed the assessment to obtain a token to enter the vast continent. This was the plan he had discussed with You Mengchang.
If the strong are respected, then he will show the strength to win respect and travel the vast continent with dignity.
The young monk at the head had a fourth-level cultivation level. He looked at the three unfamiliar monks who were flying close. He was a little surprised. What was the background of that Taoist priest? All his followers had a fourth-level cultivation level? He smiled and cupped his hands and said: "We are guarding Shan Jinshu on Taiping Island. I have seen my Taoist friend. Where did you come from?"
He had already received the summons in advance and was waiting here specially.
There are not many monks who have traveled from the Eastern Continent, and some who do not understand the rules often want to bypass Taiping Island.
If you travel across the vast continent without obtaining a token, you will have to bear all the troubles you encounter in the future.
"Zhang Wenfeng, came from the Eastern Continent and met Fellow Daoist Shan!"
Zhang Wenfeng used his magic power to carry the identity jade token to the opposite side, then extended his hand to introduce the two people behind him, saying: "This is my accompanying boy Youbi, and that is my accompanying guard Gu Er."
After Shan Jinshu returned the gift with the two of them, he took the jade tablet and inspected it for a moment, then returned it to Taoist Zhang and said with a smile: "Welcome Taoist Zhang and his party to Taiping Island. Please follow Shan into the city and stay temporarily on the east side of Taiping Island." Binyuan', Haohan Cultivator will have to wait for a few days for the assessment of Fellow Daoist. During this period, I also ask Fellow Daoist Zhang and his party not to leave Taiping Island. Please forgive me!"
He tried his best to briefly describe the rules in a tactful tone. He had heard of the other party's name a few years ago.
What came this time was a dragon crossing the river. I wonder which masters the cultivator will send to participate in the competition?
I heard that a few years ago, Monk Yuanji from Tianchan Stone Temple was defeated by Taoist Zhang in three moves. Although Monk Yuanji was only at the beginning of the fourth level at that time, his fighting power was not bad, and he lost too quickly and miserably. Many masters were unconvinced. , looking forward to Taoist Zhang coming to visit.
After entering the city, Shan Jinshu applied for temporary identity cards for Taoist Zhang and the three of them, and politely sent them to the east courtyard of Dongbin Court to stay. Then he returned to the garrison hall and discussed with the other two fourth-level garrison monks. Feijian Summon the Cultivation Society and inform the Eastern Continent of Zhang Wenfeng’s arrival.
You Mengchang threw the swarthy boy into the guest room and ordered him to meditate in the room and not go out. He said hello to Taoist Zhang, disappeared in the air, and wandered around the foreign city leisurely, learning and collecting various information.
Zhang Wenfeng was sitting in the main room of the living room, while the tall and thin man boiled water and made tea. He took out the manuscript paper and flipped through it, slowly sipping the tea and trying to figure out the groups of runes on the talisman. While he was immersed in it, he heard a knock on the door.
The tall and thin man got the signal from his master's eyes and walked out to open the courtyard door.
Standing outside the door was a beautiful young woman in a goose-yellow dress. She smiled and saluted, "Shu Yue Tower monk Shen Mengdan, I have the temerity to disturb the senior's Qing Dynasty. Please forgive me! The little girl has a few rare treasures on hand. I want to Please ask the seniors from the Eastern Continent to help me palm the eyes."
The woman had a gentle voice and a generous demeanor, and she saluted in the direction of the open main room. It was obvious that she had inquired about the guest's order before coming, and would not greet the servant who opened the door indiscriminately.
Zhang Wenfeng put away a stack of manuscript paper in his hand. What he didn't expect was a businessman who came to him to sell treasures. He smiled and said, "It's okay. Since you're here, please come in and let me see your Taoist friend's treasures."
The woman politely saluted the expressionless man who opened the door, stepped into the courtyard gate with her skirt in hand, walked up the eaves steps along the bluestone road, walked into the hall door, smiled and saluted the Taoist priest who was seated, and then She took out a storage bag from her sleeves, took out five jade boxes and placed them on the table. She opened the boxes one by one and asked the Taoist priest to view the treasures. She stood opposite and did not sit down.
Zhang Wenfeng glanced at the box and was a little surprised. The woman was extraordinary. He could like two of the treasures in the five boxes.
A dark red fire money, a five-color soul-nourishing chalcedony.
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