Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2282: 161: Treasures (Sleep!)_3

“Before the domains within the Realm Sea are annihilated, they frequently draw in World Eaters or suffer self-destruction due to the domain's inability to withstand the pressure. Consequently, the formation of an intact realm skeleton is an exceptionally rare occurrence. Out of ten domains, you might not find a single one preserved; thus, this realm skeleton is a truly precious treasure.”

“Nevertheless, our Cloud Sky Sect actually possesses a few of these, and I have even handled them before.”

As he spoke, Chen Zhongqi’s voice carried a distinct note of arrogance.

As the preeminent power in the Cloud Sky Realm, the Cloud Sky Sect possessed profound foundations and a treasury that far eclipsed ordinary organizations. While he might be uncertain about other matters, he spoke with absolute confidence regarding these resources.

Wang Ba paid no mind to Chen Zhongqi’s boasting. Instead, his thoughts drifted to the domain breakthrough technique previously described by Heavenly Monarch Chao.

The fundamental components required for that method were precisely the rules of a domain.

With this realization, he looked down at the stone orb in his palm, his heart racing with a faint sense of thrill.

His gaze immediately shifted toward True Man Nie.

True Man Nie spoke up quickly:

“I have already gifted this item to you; there is no reason for me to take it back!”

Wang Ba remained quiet for a moment before speaking solemnly:

“This realm skeleton is indeed of significant value to me, so I will accept it. However, saving a fellow Taoist was an act of camaraderie between cultivators; how could such a deed be weighed against material treasures?”

True Man Nie was momentarily dazed, failing to grasp the intent behind Wang Ba's words.

After a brief pause for thought, Wang Ba reached into his sleeve and produced a Dao treasure that resembled a bronze mirror. He handed it gently to True Man Nie, saying with sincerity:

“I have observed that while your Divine Skills are formidable, you lack a proper protective treasure. This item is an upper-grade Dao treasure containing twenty-six Innate Cloud Bans—only two short of becoming a top-grade Dao treasure. Its quality is respectable and it resonates well with your Pure Yin Tao Domain. I would like to trade this mirror for your realm skeleton; what is your opinion, Taoist friend?”

“This…”

True Man Nie intended to decline, but as she looked at the bronze mirror in Wang Ba’s hand, she felt a genuine connection to it. Furthermore, upper-grade Dao treasures boasting such a high count of Cloud Bans were exceedingly rare and highly desirable.

Though the Realm Sea is vast, finding a Realm Embryo is no simple task, and the Pure Yin Realm itself possessed only a handful of upper-grade Dao treasures.

Being a woman of swift action, she nodded firmly and said with gravity:

“Taoist Brother, you are truly generous. Nie Yun shall shamelessly accept this favor today. If you ever have a need for me in the future, simply send word, and Nie Yun will arrive without delay!”

Her acceptance wasn't merely for the sake of the upper-grade Dao treasure, but because she recognized the nobility of his character through this exchange.

A man of such wealth, possessing diverse and powerful skills, who was magnanimous and refused to exploit others, was someone worth knowing. Forging a bond with him was beneficial for her and the Pure Yin Realm alike; it was a connection she could not afford to pass up.

At that moment, not only True Man Nie but the other accompanying cultivators were moved by Wang Ba’s spirit. Seeing him receive a realm skeleton and immediately offer a treasure of equal worth in return, the atmosphere became quite lively.

“Haha! Speaking of realm skeletons, I happen to have one as well. Though its quality is a bit lower than True Man Nie’s and I’m almost embarrassed to show it, I wonder if Taoist Brother Taiyi would be interested…”

A cultivator stepped forward with a grin, presenting a realm skeleton that was actually larger than the one True Man Nie had provided.

Wang Ba saw through the man's words but did not expose him. Maintaining a calm smile, he produced another upper-grade Dao treasure to facilitate the trade.

While the Sea of Chaos Realm suffered from many flaws, it was uniquely rich in Dao treasures.

The cumulative efforts of countless factions over eons had resulted in a massive stockpile of Dao treasures within the Sea of Chaos Realm.

Although upper-grade and top-grade Dao treasures remained difficult to refine, the sheer scale of the population and the passage of time meant that a staggering quantity had been gathered.

In truth, the only thing Wang Ba had in abundance was upper-grade Dao treasures.

Utilizing these surplus Dao treasures to acquire materials he actually needed while simultaneously building a network of allies was an incredibly lucrative strategy.

He had originally planned to use these Dao treasures to gain the favor of the rogue cultivators at Zhang’s Ruins, but he had found a use for them here in the Cloud Sky Realm first.

Chen Zhongqi watched in astonishment as Wang Ba pulled one exquisite upper-grade Dao treasure after another from his sleeve, trading them for items they usually considered of little consequence.

Occasionally, if a cultivator wasn't entirely pleased with an offer, Wang Ba would simply present a selection of other upper-grade Dao treasures for them to pick from.

This display of wealth left even the veteran Crossing Tribulation experts in a state of shocked delight.

Even if they already owned upper-grade Dao treasures, the compatibility and power levels varied; many were merely hand-me-downs they used out of necessity. Faced with such an opportunity, no one wanted to be left behind, and they crowded forward eagerly.

The surrounding Cloud Sky Realm cultivators, who had been on high alert for spies of the Supreme True Buddha, grew silent as they watched the spectacle.

The only sounds were the voices of Wang Ba and the cultivators negotiating.

The surface of the Cloud Sky Realm Membrane had unexpectedly turned into a small but incredibly high-end marketplace.

Eventually, even some of the local Cloud Sky Realm cultivators could not resist bringing out their own hidden treasures to join the fray.

And at the center of every single transaction was Wang Ba.

Witnessing this, Chen Zhongqi couldn't help but rub his face, contemplating a serious question.

“Does the Cloud Sky Sect’s treasury actually hold more upper-grade Dao treasures than Taoist Brother Taiyi?”

“It must be the Cloud Sky Sect. After all, how can one individual compare to the wealth of an entire realm and sect?”

While lost in thought, Chen Zhongqi sensed a presence. He turned to see a young man in a purple robe standing silently nearby. The youth was watching the crowd gathered at the realm membrane with a slight frown, his divine features clouded with apparent irritation.

Startled, Chen Zhongqi hurried over and whispered:

“Master, I will go and put a stop to this…”

The purple-robed youth interrupted him with a scowl:

“Fool! Taoist Friend Taiyi doesn't need to be stopped! Quickly, invite him to the Taoist Field. Since Taoist Friend Taiyi secured such a victory in battle, he is entitled to choose what he requires from our treasury, of course…”

He cleared his throat and added in a neutral tone:

“Or he can exchange for them.”

Chen Zhongqi was stunned. Realizing his Master’s true intentions, he stared at the composed purple-robed youth in disbelief.

Wasn't our esteemed sect supposed to be above such materialistic concerns?

Seeing Chen Zhongqi standing there like an idiot, the purple-robed youth maintained his dignified facade, but his internal voice was screaming with impatience as he sent a private transmission:

“What are you waiting for!”

“If you're too slow, all the good stuff will be gone!”

A wave of confusion hit Chen Zhongqi, and he felt as if his world view had just shattered.

In his mind, he recalled the question Wang Ba had asked during their first encounter.

“… Are you an expert from the Cloud Sky Realm?”

They might be experts… but they certainly seemed a bit short on cash.