Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1533: 830: The Great Grandmaster Emerges

Ku Rong Ancestor descended from the wall and directly presented the pouch to Zhao Sheng.

Without a glance, Zhao Sheng slipped it into his sleeve and retrieved a Sumeru Ring, with Divine Thought swirling around it.

Instantly, about seventeen or eighteen treasures burst forth, each shining with brilliant hues and exuding an aura of profound mystery.

“Incredible, Vermilion Bird Divine Fire, Thousand-year-old Ice Marrow, Ten Thousand Years Thunderstruck Phoenix Wood, Void Meteor Crystal, White Tiger Demon Pill… what amazing items, truly amazing!” Drawing on his extensive knowledge, Ku Rong Ancestor swiftly named every treasure and confirmed their genuineness.

Without doubt, every one was invaluable and scarcely seen even once in a millennium.

This time around, Zhao Sheng didn’t pause for the inquiry; instead, he handed over a Jade Scroll to Ku Rong Ancestor right away.

Upon scanning the details in the Jade Scroll, Ku Rong Ancestor’s face showed deep emotion, and he found himself looking at Zhao Sheng repeatedly.

“Sumeru Stone, You Tan Golden Core, Mirage Dragon Cloud Crystal, Kong Sang Tree Heart, Sun Crown Fire, Cave Heaven Marrow Jade, Uranium Light Marrow… Great Power Remains, Wind Core, Soul-shaking Stone, Ten Earthly Miasma, Breaking Realm Spirit Boat, Primordial Spirit Treasure Armor… Four Saints True Blood, Breaking Illusion Divine Pill, Million Years Ascension Wood… Altogether, no fewer than three hundred varieties.”

The initial thirty or so items are valuable yet obtainable. But progressing further, the treasures grow rarer, some existing solely in myths, like the Million Years Ascension Wood.

After a brief pause, Ku Rong Ancestor set aside the Jade Scroll with some reluctance, offering a wry smile as he spoke, “Taoist Zhao, are you perhaps toying with this old man? The early treasures on the Jade Scroll, our firm might manage to gather. Yet the last hundred eighty or so exist mostly in tales, virtually unobtainable in the real world. Forgive my shortcomings!”

Zhao Sheng gave a faint smile and replied steadily, “No issue! I won’t force anyone. Still, I’m curious—how many from the Jade Scroll does your company possess right now? And what portion can we trade for my offerings?”

Ku Rong Ancestor pondered briefly before declaring promptly, “Our firm holds seven Sumeru Stones of differing sizes, two portions of Cave Heaven Marrow Jade, a You Tan Golden Core measuring two inches and seven points across… more than three hundred Returning Void Jade Bones, one serving of Ten Muddy Earth Fiends…”

Ku Rong Ancestor enumerated almost a hundred Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that Zhao Sheng desired. The final seven or eight stood out as exceptionally scarce items of boundless worth.

Evidently, the Old Tree Demon aimed to display the might of the Wanyou Trading Company to this visitor.

As soon as Ku Rong Ancestor concluded, Zhao Sheng declared resolutely, “Excellent, I’ll take every one of these treasures.”

“Taoist Zhao, don’t jest! The items you’ve offered don’t amount to even a tenth of what this old man has described.” Ku Rong Ancestor shook his head and added, his tone shifting abruptly to one of chill detachment.

Zhao Sheng appeared utterly unaffected by the altered mood, asserting boldly, “For now, exchange as many treasures as possible. After all, our dealings will continue often in the days ahead. That said, I prioritize specific ones, like the Cave Heaven Marrow Jade, Sumeru Stone, You Tan Golden Core, and Mirage Dragon Cloud Crystal… Regardless of quantity your company can gather, I’ll welcome them all.

To be honest, Fellow Daoist Ku Rong, I master a hundred arts, excelling in Alchemy, Artifact Refining, talisman creation, Array formation, and more. Without boasting, I claim that few in Jiuxuan City rival me in Alchemy and Artifact Refining.”

Zhao Sheng expressed himself with unwavering assurance, seemingly dismissing all other cultivators.

Yet at times, such boldness reflects profound self-assurance.

Far from mere arrogance, Zhao Sheng’s words stem from genuine capability.

Witnessing this poise, Ku Rong Ancestor remained dubious.

Nevertheless, a Divinity Transformation True Monarch making such declarations likely possesses real talent.

Ku Rong Ancestor decided to play along, responding warmly, “In advance, my congratulations to Taoist Zhao. Jiuxuan City desperately needs a Great Grandmaster in Artifact Refining and Alchemy. Should you craft one or two Spirit Treasure Level Magical Treasures, it would surely stir the entire city. Customers would pour in, and seekers of rare items would abound. Taoist Zhao would amass riches swiftly. Our firm would spare no effort to obtain what you desire. In that case, we’d both profit immensely!”

Zhao Sheng chuckled, “What Daoist Rong suggests aligns perfectly with my plans. Thus, I request Daoist Rong to consider aiding me in securing the first client.”

Ku Rong Ancestor grew solemn, replying gravely, “That’s straightforward! Jiuxuan City teems with cultivators yearning for a Spirit Treasure they lack. This old man knows at least a dozen Divinity Transformation Fellow Daoists in need of fitting Spirit Treasures. In two days, I’ll definitely escort someone here. But may I ask, Daoist—”

Before completing his thought, Zhao Sheng cut in abruptly, “I’m staying put; I’ll simply lease a Heavenly Cave Mansion at the Fourth Layer of Qunxian Residence.”

“Leasing a Heavenly Cave Mansion costs a fortune; monthly rent starts at ten Top-grade Spirit Stones, with a one-year minimum and no maximum.”

“Lease it for ten years initially; the fee is a trivial concern.” Zhao Sheng affirmed without pause.

“Splendid!” Ku Rong Ancestor agreed, promptly drawing a palm-sized, vibrant green wooden token from his robe.

The token’s face bore several lines of Spiritual Text, while its back featured a natural tree pattern, depicting a lively, ancient banyan tree brimming with vitality.

Zhao Sheng accepted the wooden token, imprinted his Divine Thought on it, and stored it in his sleeve.

Observing this, Ku Rong Ancestor smiled and said, “Kindly wait briefly, Taoist; the treasures will arrive shortly.”

Soon enough, more than twenty “tree tumors” bulged from the earth.

These tree tumors differed in dimensions, swiftly parting to expose the secrets concealed within.