Chapter 676 - 289: Golden Goblet Wood
Chu Ning noticed Chang Lingshan’s slightly mysterious demeanor and felt a spark of interest— it seemed the other might know some connections.
The subsequent transaction went smoothly, and Chu Ning traded out a few items he offered.
Then he waited for Chang Lingshan to complete his transaction, and together they left the Frost Moon Pavilion.
Along with them departed Han Shihong.
Outside the Frost Moon Pavilion, Chang Lingshan addressed the two:
"Fellow Daoists, would you like to visit my Cave Mansion for a chat?"
Han Shihong seemed already inclined to go, and Chu Ning was curious to hear what Chang Lingshan wanted to say, so he naturally had no objections.
Upon sitting down at Chang Lingshan’s Cave Mansion, he smiled at Han Shihong and said:
"Junior Brother Han, Junior Brother Chu wants to search for Nine Rites Gold, Star Core Sand, Golden Goblet Wood, Gold and Silver Bird Tail Feather, among other treasures."
"Oh, isn’t this a great coincidence?" Han Shihong’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.
"Brother Chang, why don’t we invite Fellow Daoist Han to join us?"
Chang Lingshan nodded immediately and said, "I was just thinking that."
Chu Ning was listening in confusion.
Chang Lingshan chose not to keep him guessing and said to Chu Ning:
"Junior Brother Chu, we have a friend who wants to invite a few fellow Daoists to help hunt Demon Beasts at sea. As for the reward, one of the treasures is Golden Goblet Wood.
Are you interested?"
"Golden Goblet Wood as a reward?" Chu Ning was intrigued but did not immediately agree, instead cautiously asking:
"Which Fellow Daoist is inviting us, and what kind of Demon Beast are we hunting?"
Upon hearing this, Chang Lingshan’s smile widened.
"You probably don’t know the inviting Fellow Daoist, but you will definitely be interested in the Demon Beast we are hunting.
A Peak of Tier Seven Gold and Silver Bird!"
"A Peak of Tier Seven Gold and Silver Bird?"
Upon hearing Chang Lingshan’s words, Chu Ning was slightly taken aback.
This is indeed quite coincidental. He had just been at Frost Moon Pavilion wondering if he could purchase a Gold and Silver Bird’s Tail Feather.
Unexpectedly, Chang Lingshan and the others were planning to hunt that Gold and Silver Bird.
No wonder their expressions were as such when he mentioned the treasures he desired.
However, a Peak of Tier Seven Demon Beast is not something a Golden Core Cultivator can handle.
Demon Beasts generally possess superior strength compared to Cultivators of the same tier.
The higher the level, the larger this disparity becomes.
Because high-level Demon Beasts are often Celestial and Earthly Spirit Beasts, possessing some special Divine Techniques.
They cannot be matched by Cultivators of the same tier.
Moreover, a Tier Seven Demon Beast and a Peak of Tier Seven Demon Beast are not the same concept.
Just like an ordinary Golden Core Late Stage is not the same as He Feng or Tie Shi in Golden Core Late Stage.
And the two of them are still weaker compared to Yu Changge.
The Peak of Tier Seven Demon Beasts often have not transformed due to various reasons.
However, in terms of strength, they are often not much weaker than Tier Eight Transformation Demon Beasts.
So in the Cultivation Realm, it’s commonly believed that Peak of Tier Seven Demon Beasts are akin to Nascent Soul Cultivators.
Encountering such an existence, even though Chu Ning has reached Middle Stage of Golden Core, he is not very confident about escaping.
Let alone killing.
Moreover, although Chang Lingshan and Han Shihong are also Middle Stage of Golden Core Cultivators, their means may not necessarily measure up to his.
So Chu Ning hesitated to ask:
"With Demon Beasts reaching the Peak of Tier Seven, just a step shy of Tier Eight Transformation.
Isn’t it too risky for us to go hunting?"
Chang Lingshan noticed Chu Ning’s concerns and explained:
"The Fellow Daoist who intends to kill the Gold and Silver Bird has the strength close to the peak of Golden Core Late Stage, and naturally, he leads the plan.
Moreover, this time his plan is thorough, relying on the array to kill the Demon, mainly inviting five Daoists to help operate the array.
That’s why he’s looking for us Middle Stage of Golden Core Cultivators."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ning finally understood.
It seems that Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator doesn’t have the arrogance to directly confront a Peak of Tier Seven Demon Beast.
That’s why he intends to rely on the array’s might.
As for inviting Middle Stage of Golden Core Cultivators, it’s understandable, probably mainly to avoid anyone harboring ulterior motives afterward.
Chang Lingshan then continued with a smile:
"I won’t hide it from you, Junior Brother Chu, I initially planned to invite another Fellow Daoist.
But upon hearing that you were seeking Golden Goblet Wood and Gold and Silver Bird Tail Feather, and it happens you’ve just advanced to Middle Stage of Golden Core.
That’s why I invited you together."
Pausing, Chang Lingshan continued: "Golden Goblet Wood is one of the rewards; if you want it, other Daoists can choose other rewards.
As for the Tail Feather, as far as I know, our friend is most interested in the Golden Core of this Demon.
You’ll have to see if you can persuade the Daoist to give it to you."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ning pondered shortly before deciding it was worth a try.
After all, it’s just a Peak of Tier Seven Demon Beast, not transformed yet. Although somewhat risky, with the array’s assistance and so many people, the danger isn’t too great.
Such a chance to gather Golden Goblet Wood and Gold and Silver Bird Tail Feather is indeed rare.
Thus, Chu Ning replied directly: "Alright, count me in. When do we go?"
"I’ll respond to the other party, it should be in three days."
After setting the time, they left Chang Lingshan’s Cave Mansion, and Chu Ning returned to his own Cave Mansion.
Then, he casually took out a Jade Scroll from his Storage Bag, which was precisely the method of cultivating Golden-winged Spirit Butterfly he obtained from the family in the Snow Peak Mountain Range a few days ago.
This time, he accepted Chang Lingshan’s invitation, even if they successfully help kill that Gold and Silver Bird, he is still short of two materials for refining the Golden Spirit Sword.
Besides continuing to find other Cultivators to trade with in hopes of obtaining them.