Tianbao Building Headquarters, top floor.
Coming out of the car door and walking through the deep corridor, Zhang Yao and Master Haihe finally met the real owner.
Yu Wentai was still wearing a mysterious robe and was sitting on the main seat. Next to him was Li Shuixian, who was wearing a plain palace dress with a gentle expression and was making tea and water.
The entire top floor is very empty, and the various furnishings are elegant and simple. One partition wall is a giant fish tank made of crystal, with many fish and shrimp swimming in it.
"Meet Master Yuwen."
Zhang Yao took two steps forward and bowed slightly. Master Haihe also bowed, but remained silent and did not speak.
"You two are polite, please take a seat."
Yuwentai looked calm and nodded.
After the two of them sat down, he glanced at the two of them, paused for a moment on Zhang Yao, and then said:
"I already know your purpose of coming."
"Since I promised Patriarch Wanchuan, I will not break my promise..."
As he spoke, he stood up and walked to the back hall:
"Narcissus, please entertain Master Qingxu for me."
"Master Haihe, come with me."
Yu Wentai acted vigorously and resolutely, even sparing a few pleasantries, which made both Zhang Yao and Master Haihe heave a sigh of relief.
"Narcissus takes command."
Li Shuixian responded in a low voice, while Master Haihe stood up and followed Yu Wentai to the back hall.
After both of them leave:
"Real person, I haven't seen him for many years."
With a smile on her lips, Li Shuixian rolled up her sleeves and made Zhang Yao a cup of spiritual tea.
"It's been many years since we've seen each other."
Zhang Yao picked up the teacup, looked at her calmly, and said:
"You are able to become the disciple of Lord Yuwen. You are like a fish leaping over the dragon's gate. Congratulations to you."
After so many years, Li Shuixian has also achieved the foundation-building realm, and his magic aura is very strong, as if he has changed his skills.
After changing her skills and rebuilding her training, she was still able to reach the foundation in just ten years. It can be seen that Yuwentai spared no effort in supporting her and truly regarded her as the successor of her mantle.
This puzzled Zhang Yao, but he also secretly felt a little wary.
"According to the auspicious words of the real person, it is nothing more than the legacy of our ancestors."
Li Shuixian responded humbly and accompanied Zhang Yao to drink tea and chat, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
I have to say that compared to more than ten years ago, her temperament is different now, gentle, graceful, elegant and pure.
"……correct."
After the two chatted for a while, Li Shuixian suddenly changed the subject:
"I heard that the real person has been searching for the blood of the water monsters in the Foundation Establishment Stage for these years?"
"right."
Zhang Yao nodded slightly and said:
"It's to practice a special Taoist method. I've been looking for it for many years."
This cannot be concealed. As early as after he took over the power of the GCC, he used the channels of the Haihe Chamber of Commerce to make acquisitions and publicly issued rewards, but he has not harvested anything for many years.
Simply collecting the essence and blood of monsters in the water is not too unusual, and Zhang Yao is not afraid of being exposed.
Taking a step back, the person who broke the realm cannot be replaced temporarily. With Zhang Yao's current strength and status, even if the secrets of the five spiritual roots and techniques are exposed, it is not a big deal.
"That's right..."
Li Shuixian smiled and whispered:
"Then the real person came to participate in the big auction this time mainly for the needed blood essence, right?"
"But it's a pity that I can let the real person know in advance that there is no foundation-building demon blood that the real person needs in the auction list."
"oh?"
Zhang Yao was shocked when he heard this.
The grand auction is Tianbao Tower's most important event, and the list of each auction item is a top priority, and will not be announced easily until the last few days.
Li Shuixian could actually know the auction list in advance, which shows that she has entered the core of power in Tianbao Tower, which is incredible.
As for Li Shuixian telling lies? Deceived him?
Zhang Yao couldn't think of a reason for her to do this.
Since there is no reason, it is naturally true.
"It seems that Yu Wentai is really kind to her... I wonder what it is about her that he likes?"
Thoughts flashed in Zhang Yao's mind, but on the surface he said regretfully:
"Then there's nothing we can do. It seems we can only return empty-handed this time."
"This is not necessarily..."
Li Shuixian smiled mysteriously and said softly:
"I have always kept the kindness that the real person had shown me in my heart. Later, I was forced to flee in panic due to the situation, and I never had the chance to repay him."
"If the real person doesn't mind it, I can solve this small problem for the real person."
When Zhang Yao heard this, his expression moved slightly and he asked:
"Do you have the blood essence I need in your hands?"
"No."
Li Shuixian shook his head, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes:
"But I have fresh ones, do you really want them?"
"Fresh..."
Zhang Yao was startled for a moment, then reacted and glanced at the giant crystal fish tank aside.
Thousands of fish and shrimps were swimming in the giant fish tank, including a large carp that was about one foot long and covered in golden red. There were two dragon whiskers on its lips, and its scales were shining and beautiful.
The aura of this dragon carp is more powerful than many foundation-building masters.
"Yuwentai's Dragon Carp..."
Zhang Yao looked subtle and couldn't help but said:
"Are you sure you can extract its essence and blood? If Master Yuwen finds out, I'm afraid he will punish you, right?"
I have to say that Zhang Yao was a little tempted.
After all, this is dragon blood, and its effect is far better than the five kinds of true blood he collected, and it is very rare.
It seems that he will be able to reach the middle stage of foundation construction in two or three years, but he has not yet gathered enough true blood from the six directions. If he misses this opportunity, he doesn't know how many years he will have to wait.
"fine."
Li Shuixian laughed softly and said, "It's just a little blood essence. Master will not blame me."
Zhang Yao was a little worried at first, but when he thought about Li Shuixian's current status, he felt relieved again.
If she has access to the core of power in Tianbao Tower, her status is already higher than that of many foundation building leaders. Getting a little bit of dragon carp's essence and blood is indeed nothing.
"Ma'am, wait a minute."
Li Shuixian stood up in a hurry, looked around, and before Yu Wentai came back, he quietly sneaked to the crystal fish tank.
I don't know what she said in her mind, but the golden-red dragon carp twisted its body a few times irritably, and finally opened its mouth obediently and spit out a crystal clear golden blood drop.
"receive!"
Seeing this, Li Shuixian quickly used his magic power to capture it, took out a jade vase to hold it, added magic formulas, affixed talismans, and sealed the jade vase.
"It's done."
She turned back to the banquet, threw the jade bottle to Zhang Yao, smiled slightly and said:
"Please accept it, real person."
"Thank you."
Zhang Yao took the jade vase, put it away carefully, and bowed solemnly.
"No need to say thank you..."
Li Shuixian smiled, and his tone became much lighter unconsciously.
The two continued to chat and exchange, and Li Shuixian talked about the big auction again, and revealed a lot of exclusive news to Zhang Yao.
On the other side, Master Haihe followed Yuwentai to the alchemy room on the top floor.
"Sit down first."
Yuwentai sat down next to the alchemy furnace and gestured.
"Um."
Master Haihe nodded silently and sat cross-legged on another futon next to the alchemy stove.
The entire alchemy furnace is about nine feet high, with a bluish-red color all over. The bottom is densely packed with complex spiritual patterns, which are responsible for providing spiritual fire.
"The Qianyuan Shaping Pill is a spiritual elixir that uses Qianyuan Qi to nourish the prototype of the alchemy pill."
"In the key process of attacking the golden elixir, it can greatly speed up the efficiency of the 'reshaping the elixir' step, which can ultimately increase the chance of forming an elixir by 15%."
Yuwentai said, glanced at Master Haihe, and said:
"To refine this elixir, it needs to be tailor-made for each person who takes it. If others take it, it will not only be ineffective but also harmful."
"You release your own mana. I need to collect your mana energy before I can complete the first step."
"good."
Master Haihe responded dullly, without saying a word more, but just released his own magic power as he was told.
Yuwentai immediately cast a magic spell, and the bottom of the nine-foot alchemy furnace immediately ignited with blue-white flames. He began to collect magic energy again, took out many materials and began to smelt them.
His various methods were exquisite, and his control of heat and medicinal properties was so ingenious that Master Haihe's face turned slightly pale as he watched.
After working for more than half an hour:
"Okay, this first step has been completed."
Yuwentai played the spell, controlled the flame to lower slowly, sealed the alchemy furnace, and then said:
"The subsequent second step of collecting the pill will take a full three years."
"If you want to truly refine this Qianyuan Solid Forming Pill, it will take at least nine years of work. Come back to the next big auction."
With that said, he removed his magic power, stood up and said:
"Come on, let's go out first."
Soon, Yu Wentai and Master Haihe returned to the front hall.
Seeing that the matter was done, Zhang Yao took the opportunity to say goodbye, and Yu Wentai ordered Li Shuixian to send them out.
After Li Shuixian came back, Yu Wentai sat on the main seat, glanced at the dragon and carp in the giant fish tank, and made tea by himself.
"Master."
Li Shuixian looked at Yu Wentai and couldn't help but ask:
"You asked me to find an opportunity to give the dragon carp's essence and blood to Master Qingxu. Why is that?"
It turned out that just now, while Yu Wentai was refining alchemy, a message came from her spiritual mind, asking her to find an opportunity to hand over the essence and blood of Long Li to Master Qingxu.
Otherwise, given her character, even if she knew that Zhang Yao needed the aquatic demon blood in the foundation-building stage, she would not risk offending Yu Wentai and rashly bleed the dragon and carp.
"nothing."
Yuwentai smiled, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then said leisurely:
"After all these years, I finally meet an interesting person, so I just help him."
"Yeah?"
Li Shuixian's eyes flashed with suspicion:
"Could it be that you were in the dragon carp's essence and blood in advance..."
Before she finished speaking, Yu Wentai laughed and said:
"Little girl, you think too much."
"I don't have the power of foresight. How could I know that he would come today and do something in advance? It's just a last-minute idea."
As he spoke, he put down the teacup and his eyes became much darker:
"But for me, this person's appearance is indeed an unexpected surprise..."
…………
A few days later.
At a foundation-building exchange meeting, Zhang Yao met the "traitor" in the words of Master Haihe.
"It turns out it was him..."
Zhang Yao sat in the corner of the banquet hall with a glass of spiritual wine, secretly surprised.
He didn't expect that after so many years, he would see the original 'Fuyaozi' of the Xige Sect.
At this time, Fuyaozi changed his desolate look, and his expression was full of high spirits. He interacted with many foundation-building masters and chatted and laughed happily.
"Master Qingxu!"
Fuyaozi wandered around and came near Zhang Yao, and quickly stepped forward to say hello:
"Fu Yaozi, a poor Taoist, is an elder of Fuhaizong and has met Master Qingxu."
There was a hint of eagerness and flattery in his tone, but Zhang Yao keenly noticed that his eyes seemed to be flickering a bit.
"You seem a little unconvinced?"
Zhang Yao laughed dumbly and didn't bother to talk to him. After a few casual remarks, Fuyaozi left in disgrace.
"Bah! What are you so arrogant about?!"
Fuyaozi was secretly angry:
"It's just that I have a good relationship with Master Haihe and obtained a few powerful spiritual weapons, so I can show off my power!"
"After I gain a firm foothold in Fuhaizong, let's see how dare you still treat me like this..."
Although he thought so in his heart, he had no real intention of offending this Master Qingxu.
After all, the other party has been in charge of the GCC for many years and has already established a prestigious reputation. He still knows himself.
Half an hour later, when the banquet was half-way through, something happened that Fuyaozi didn't expect:
As new foundation-building masters arrived one after another, an acquaintance he least expected to see came unexpectedly.
"Salvia guest? Is that you?!"
"Fuyaozi...why are you here?!"
The two old enemies recognized each other, their expressions changed and their bodies stiffened.
"It turns out to be him!"
At this moment, the two of them had an idea in their minds.
It was not until this meeting that the two finally understood the reason behind the battle at Tianyin Mountain. It turned out to be the betrayal of the other party.
"Haha, long time no see."
"Yeah yeah……"
The two of them were stunned for a moment, but they quickly came to their senses and came forward to greet each other, as enthusiastically as if they were good friends they hadn't seen for many years.
After a few words of conversation, the two left arm in arm.
"It turns out it's these two guys..."
Zhang Yao, who was sitting in the corner, also noticed the meeting between Fuyaozi and Danshenke, and couldn't help feeling a little funny.
No one thought that many years later, the three people who gathered in Tianyin Mountain would meet again in this way.
"Fate is really amazing..."
Zhang Yao's heart moved slightly when he thought of this.
Since the Battle of Tianyin Mountain ten years ago, he has actually been secretly dispatching manpower from the Chamber of Commerce to secretly follow the movements of Tianyin Mountain.
Not only him, but all the second-rate forces have similar actions. After all, such a big event as the Golden Core War cannot really be treated as if nothing happened, right?
However, according to his observations, there have been no traces of Tiandu's hidden existence in the past ten years.
Obviously, the Tiandu Secret Treasures have been destroyed, and if there are any relics of the Five Elements Sanren inside, they will most likely be taken away by Ancestor Wanchuan, allowing Fuhai Sect to further occupy a dominant position.
"The appearance of the Five Elements Secret Realm in this world must be a troubled time."
"Just in time, I have gathered six true bloods, and I can break through the middle and late stages of foundation building in one go."
Zhang Yao felt a little calmer when he thought of this:
"Anyway, swallowing the 'Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid' will require at least ten years of seclusion."
"I can definitely stay in seclusion for a few more years, avoid the turmoil caused by the opening of the Five Elements Secret Realm, and still maintain my identity as the leader of the GCC..."
(End of chapter)
