Tai Hua Holy Maiden arrived at the cave dwelling and saw Lu Changsheng who was meditating and cultivating.
The man was quite handsome.
Lu Changsheng was also sizing up the other party.
The veil of the Tai Hua Holy Maiden was a treasure that could shield one’s appearance and aura; Lu Changsheng only saw a pair of clear and bright eyes.
People from these Holy Lands, each of them low-profile, not readily allowing others to know their identity and true features.
As for her status within the Tai Hua Holy Land, that remained unknown.
“What kind of forging materials do you want? And what can you trade with me in exchange?”
Lu Changsheng got straight to the point, no need for pleasantries with the other party.
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden was somewhat surprised, as Lu Changsheng showed no fear or reverence towards the Tai Hua Holy Land. His tone was calm, simply getting down to business.
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden spoke, her voice as pleasant and melodious as that of a Spirit Bird, “Is the Sunflame Essence Gold something you donated to Zhengsheng Sect?”
“That’s right.”
Lu Changsheng was secretly shocked.
Daoist Yuxuan had spoken truthfully; the backer behind Zhengsheng Sect was indeed the Tai Hua Holy Land.
No sooner had Lu Changsheng donated the Sunflame Essence Gold than the news reached the Tai Hua Holy Land.
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden asked, “Where did your Sunflame Essence Gold come from?”
“I have nothing to disclose.”
“…”
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden found that Lu Changsheng was not playing by the usual rules, leaving her at a loss for words.
“I still lack two types of forging materials, like the Sunflame Essence Gold, both originating from the Primordial Ancient Mine. Since you could obtain the Sunflame Essence Gold, you might have a way to get the other materials from the Primordial Ancient Mine, for instance getting to know those who monopolize the mine…”
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden shared her conjecture.
She was only half-right.
It was true that Lu Changsheng could obtain rare forging materials from the Primordial Ancient Mine through the system, but he did not acquire the Sunflame Essence Gold in the way she imagined.
Lu Changsheng neither confirmed nor denied, letting the other party speculate.
The more the other party couldn’t fathom Lu Changsheng’s background, the less likely they were to act rashly.
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden continued, “Regardless of how you got the Sunflame Essence Gold, it doesn’t matter much to me. The two types of forging materials I lack are the fifteenth-grade ‘Primordial Firesand’ and the sixteenth-grade ‘Taiyi Fiery Gold’. Both materials are sourced from the Primordial Ancient Mine. Especially the Taiyi Fiery Gold, which is a rare find even in the mine. If you possess these two materials, I am willing to purchase them at a high price.”
Primordial Firesand? Taiyi Fiery Gold?
From the materials she needs, the treasure she intends to forge is no common artifact; otherwise, it wouldn’t require materials of the caliber of Taiyi Fiery Gold.
“These two forging materials are not only precious but also rare…”
“It seems you don’t have these two materials.”
A hint of disappointment flickered in the bright eyes of the Tai Hua Holy Maiden.
She had come with high hopes, thinking that Lu Changsheng might have these two kinds of forging materials.
“I do have them.”
Lu Changsheng’s tone shifted, brightening the eyes of the Tai Hua Holy Maiden once again.
It turned out that Lu Changsheng indeed had the forging materials she needed!
Lu Changsheng, who would bestow various rare and strange treasures upon his disciples, indeed had these two types of forging materials unused at his disposal.
“I can trade them with other treasures. Name your price.”
The gaze of the Tai Hua Holy Maiden was fixed on Lu Changsheng. She sensed that Lu Changsheng didn’t seem to be lying.
“I’ve heard that there is an Enlightenment Tea tree in the Tai Hua Holy Land, and the tea leaves it produces can aid a Daluo Golden Immortal in Path Comprehension…”
“Do you mean to trade the Enlightenment Tea leaves for the Taiyi Fiery Gold? As they are both sixteenth-grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, your request isn’t too excessive. I can trade the Enlightenment Tea leaves with you.”
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden didn’t seem to hold the Enlightenment Tea leaves in high regard.
For an ordinary cultivator, the tea leaves were considered treasures, yet for someone of her status, she could obtain plenty.
“Hold on, I didn’t say I wanted to trade with Enlightenment Tea leaves; I merely thought of it.”
Lu Changsheng mulled over the fact that this woman from the Tai Hua Holy Land could easily produce sixteenth-grade Enlightenment Tea leaves, which indicated a status far from ordinary.
Lu Changsheng didn’t place particular importance on the Enlightenment Tea leaves. For him, it merely meant reaching the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm a bit later.
Moreover, the victor of the Nine Veins Martial Meeting three thousand years later would also receive Enlightenment Tea leaves.
“Then what do you want?”
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden contemplated that the value of the Enlightenment Tea leaves was not inferior to Taiyi Fiery Gold. Although the tea leaves were exclusive to Tai Hua Holy Land and the fiery gold unique to the Primordial Ancient Mine, she didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to be unmoved.
Lu Changsheng extended his finger, pointing at the Tai Hua Holy Maiden.
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden’s eyebrows slightly furrowed. What was Lu Changsheng trying to do?
“I want you to owe me a favor. In the future, I may ask you to do something within your abilities that does not violate the principle of righteousness. If you find the request unacceptable at that time, you can refuse.”
Her status in the Tai Hua Holy Land was not low; having her owe a favor would be much more valuable than just a leaf of Enlightenment Tea.
“…”
The Tai Hua Holy Maiden was conflicted.
Her identity was so exalted, the value of her favor was immense.
If she chose to help, even a Daluo Golden Immortal would have to give her face.
Lu Changsheng’s vision had expanded.
But Lu Changsheng’s terms were also very flexible; she thought she could help if it was possible and opt-out if not.
“Alright, I agree.”
After much consideration, the Tai Hua Holy Maiden finally nodded in agreement.
Lu Changsheng handed over the Primordial Firesand and Taiyi Fiery Gold to the Tai Hua Holy Maiden.
He left a way out for himself.
If he couldn’t defeat the King of Chaos by strength alone, then he would ask the Tai Hua Holy Land for help.
The King of Chaos would also have to give face to the Tai Hua Holy Land.