I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm

It turned out to be that ’Elder Shu’ who Spider Silk Fairy actively welcomed months ago. Just now, during the auction, he saw the other party sitting in a seat at the front.

Among them, the second portion of Enlightenment Tea was precisely the one he bid on.

"Fellow Daoist Changsheng, this is the senior who left the message before, Elder Shu, Shu Zhengyi."

Upon seeing Zhou Changwang, Steward Du Ping also hurriedly spoke, introducing.

"Greetings to Elder Shu.

I wonder what purpose Elder Shu has in inviting me for a face-to-face discussion?"

Zhou Changwang also cupped his hands and spoke.

"Are you the one who set the bounty, looking for Five Elements Spiritual Objects?"

Upon seeing Zhou Changwang, Shu Zhengyi frowned and couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.

He initially thought that the person who set the bounty should be a fellow cultivator of the Foundation Establishment Realm, but unexpectedly it was just a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator.

The key was, only Seventh-Layer Qi Cultivation.

The strength was far beyond his expectation.

Seeing Zhou Changwang nodding, he instantly impatiently waved his hand and said, "Then you should leave, you won’t be able to obtain this thing.

It’s useless to tell you anyway."

"Why does the senior say such words?

It was the senior who informed me that a face-to-face discussion was needed. Now that I am here, yet you still won’t inform me of the news, it seems unreasonable."

Zhou Changwang’s face couldn’t help but turn a bit unpleasant.

"Elder Shu,

you previously accepted the bounty, and normally, this news should be provided to Fellow Daoist Changsheng.

Even if he cannot obtain it afterward, that is his issue, but Fellow Daoist Changsheng has already paid the Spirit Stones in advance, and the senior has already received the corresponding benefits..."

Steward Du Ping couldn’t help but speak.

"Do you really want to know?"

Hearing the words, Shu Zhengyi glanced at Zhou Changwang, seeing his unchanged expression, and not feeling intimidated by his Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, he nodded and shifted his gaze to Du Ping, saying, "Prepare a secret room for me and this fellow daoist to discuss."

"Alright!"

Du Ping quickly nodded.

He surely hoped for the transaction between the two to succeed.

Thus, he could smoothly receive his rightful benefits.

In the task hall, naturally, there were compartment rooms arranged for the cultivators to discuss.

Hence, the two soon appeared in a secret room.

For caution’s sake, Shu Zhengyi directly used the Sound Insulation Technique, then said, "I indeed know where the Golden Essence is."

"I kindly ask Elder Shu to inform me of the specific whereabouts of the Golden Essence."

Zhou Changwang’s spirit lifted, and he quickly cupped his hands and said.

"Actually, telling you wouldn’t be much of a problem.

It’s just that place is too dangerous for a fellow daoist like you.

That’s why I advised you to leave.

Because knowing is useless anyway.

You won’t be able to obtain it.

The reason I responded earlier was that I thought the person who set the bounty was a fellow cultivator of the Foundation Establishment Realm, thinking that if two of us went together, I’d have a greater chance, but unfortunately..."

Saying this, Shu Zhengyi couldn’t help but sigh, shaking his head.

"Is it a place guarded by some Foundation Establishment Demon Beast?"

Zhou Changwang asked curiously.

"Exactly.

In fact, I discovered this place months ago, and set a task bounty, seeking to invite a fellow daoist for exploration.

But hadn’t found a suitable candidate, generally fellow daoists, I couldn’t trust, but those trustworthy lacked sufficient strength.

Last month, seeing the bounty from a fellow daoist, piqued my interest for a moment.

So, I advise you it’s better not to know.

Moreover, I’ve decided to recently invite some fellow daoists to act together.

Even if we obtain the Golden Essence, I certainly won’t bring it out for you, so knowing is meaningless."

Shu Zhengyi nodded and continued.

This was indeed the source of his dilemma.

The talk of trustworthiness was a mere excuse.

Having just reached the early Foundation Establishment stage himself, he certainly dared not invite those above the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment onwards.

And those of the same realm, he must consider their conduct and reputation, as treasure could incite greed, and he couldn’t guarantee, that after obtaining the treasure, the parties would willingly hand it to him.

If a conflict arises, it’s a losing proposition.

Due to this, he delayed for a long time, until recently, intending to take action.

"Then, what if I am willing to purchase at a high price?"

Zhou Changwang asked urgently.

"Not selling.

The Golden Essence is a top-tier Third-Grade Spiritual Material, can be melted into a Magical Treasure, even Core Formation Realm cultivators covet it greatly.

Even if you can come up with fifty thousand, a hundred thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, how could that compare to the favor owed by a Core Formation Realm cultivator?"

Shu Zhengyi straightforwardly refused, then slightly pondered, before speaking: "Unless..."

"Unless what?"

Zhou Changwang looked at the other party, asking.

"Unless you also join this exploration.

Then as one of the team members, naturally, the obtained treasure, you’d have a share.

At that time, you’ll need to persuade other team members, and you can also offer certain benefits to acquire that Golden Essence.

After all, my goal is another treasure, the Golden Essence doesn’t particularly interest me."

Shu Zhengyi immediately said.

"This—"

Zhou Changwang appeared hesitant.

Joining an adventure necessitates participation in battle, posing danger.

But one could not acquire the Golden Essence otherwise.

At least, it’s extremely difficult to obtain short term.

Currently, he already possesses Ten Thousand Year Wood Heart and Profound Yellow Spirit Soil, two kinds of Five Elements Spiritual Objects.

Among them, Fire of the Earth’s Core and One Yuan Heavy Water, he also has clues already, now seeing the last piece of information on the Golden Essence right before him, he surely desires it.

After a brief silence he then looked at Shu Zhengyi and continued to ask: "I don’t know which demon beast we might encounter this time, what is it?