Chapter 257: Chapter 257: The City Lord of Haijin City, the Gold-fused Fallen Moon Bead
On the Spirit Boat.
Huo Yunjie asked, “Ning Daoist friend, what is this birthday celebration of the City Lord you mentioned earlier? Is it important?”
Ning Yujie sat beside Huo Yunjie, leaned forward slightly to present a proud and enchanting curve, and said in a soft, charming voice:
“This year marks the 2000th birthday of the Haijin City Lord, and it’s a significant event in Haijin City. There will be a grand celebration, with many Daoist friends from hundreds of miles around invited.”
Long Tianxing widened his eyes: “Two… two thousand years old?”
Ning Yujie lowered her voice: “The Haijin City Lord’s true form is a Mystic Shell Turtle, which has a long lifespan. After transforming, he is now at the lower rank of the Demon General Peak, equivalent to the Third Layer of the Element Gathering Realm.”
Everyone suddenly realized.
So it is a Mystic Shell Turtle, no wonder it can live so long.
As the saying goes, a thousand-year-old turtle equals an eternity.
Being a transformative Mystic Shell Turtle, the Haijin City Lord has a long life span; for him, two thousand years might just be his prime.
“When we get to the island, just say we’re here to offer congratulations. Do not reveal that we are disciples of the Misty Sect,” Huo Yunjie didn’t want to cause a sensation. “Ning Daoist friend, do we need to prepare any gifts?”
Ning Yujie placed a hand on Huo Yunjie’s shoulder and giggled, “Don’t worry, Brother Huo. Just enter the celebration grounds as friends of the Feihua Sect; you don’t need to prepare any gifts!”
Seeing this, Shi Lei, Long Tianxing, and Wang Ping’an’s eyes turned red with envy.
All being disciples of the Misty Sect, why was Huo Yunjie so lucky with women?
First, there was Lin Yuyan from the Yunhua Sect, then Baixue Ding from Baisha Ancient Town, and now, Ning Yujie from the Feihua Sect.
Is it just because he has a high cultivation level and is handsome?
So envious!
Tears streamed down silently from the faces of Shi Lei and the others.
The Spirit Boat was very fast.
The group arrived at the Lake Heart Island, which spanned over a hundred meters, and landed on the ancient brick road. Guided by a young servant, they walked into an ancient grand hall on the island.
There were already many people seated in the hall.
Some were cultivators from Haijin City itself, and some were from nearby regions.
Among them, there were more than a dozen Demi-transformed Demon Beasts and three Transformative Demon Generals, as well as two strong practitioners from the Element Gathering Realm.
“So many strong cultivators,” Huo Yunjie whispered.
“The Haijin City Lord is well-liked, holds control over the supply of the Gold-fused Fallen Moon Bead, has a long life, and is highly respected; the cultivators around here all give him face,” Ning Yujie said with a bright laugh. “By the way, Brother Huo, you need a hundred-year supply of Gold-fused Fallen Moon Beads, right?”
“Yes,” Huo Yunjie nodded.
At this stage, the Elder’s task was missing just this material.
Once it was gathered, he could return to the Sect.
And this trip had allowed him to solidify his foundation even further. Once back, he could directly attempt to break through to the Element Gathering Realm.
“Gold-fused Fallen Moon Beads are usually only sold in ten-year supplies. To get a hundred-year supply, you must speak to the City Lord in person. After the banquet, I will introduce you,” Ning Yujie said, her breath fragrant as orchids.
The straight-laced Huo Yunjie was unaware of Ning Yujie’s intentions and thought he had encountered a helpful Daoist friend. He nodded hurriedly and thanked her.
Thump, thump, thump!
A series of footsteps came rushing.
All eyes followed the sound.
A procession emerged from the back of the grand hall.
Leading the way was a squarely built middle-aged man, about one and a half meters tall, dressed in gold-trimmed feathered robes, with a horseshoe mustache, and holding hands with a tall, white-robed middle-aged beauty. Both were Transformative Demon Generals.
Following behind them were four green-robed maids.
“The man is the Haijin City Lord, Xuangui Zhenren, and the other is his Dual Cultivation Companion, Yuebang Lady,” Ning Yujie lowered her voice and introduced, “By the way, the Gold-fused Fallen Moon Beads are produced by the Yuebang Lady.”
Upon hearing this, Shi Lei and the others displayed a look of realization.
The so-called Gold-fused Fallen Moon Bead was essentially a type of pearl!
Xuangui Zhenren and Yuebang Lady took their places at the main seats, one at the peak of lower rank Demon General, the other just entering the rank of lower Demon General – both were not weak in strength.
“Why were the demons in Demon City condemned by everyone, yet here in Haijin City, the Human Race and the Demon Race can coexist?” Long Tianxing was puzzled.
“Think about it, are all members of the Human Race and Demon Race good? Most demons might be brutal, but there are some who maintain good relations with the Human Race. The forces they establish may include demons, but the majority are humans; hence, they can maintain such a relationship.”
Ning Yujie explained.
Upon hearing this, Long Tianxing finally unraveled the mystery in his heart.
At the main seat.
Xuangui Zhenren spoke, “Welcome everyone, the City Lord is in a very good mood and represents my wife in thanking everyone for their kind intentions.”
His voice was rather sharp, sounding much like a eunuch from the royal court.
Yuebang Lady did not speak, only showing a gentle smile to the crowd.
“Congratulations to Xuangui Zhenren on his two-thousandth birthday. Our Feihua Sect offers a generous gift, please accept it with a smile!”
Ning Yujie was the first to stand up, taking out a red cloth-wrapped treasure box from her storage ring and presenting it.
“Feihua Fairy didn’t come?” Xuangui Zhenren looked disappointed.
“Reporting to Xuangui Zhenren, my master is currently in closed-door cultivation aiming for the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm, and fears she won’t be able to come out for some time. I will represent her in giving the birthday congratulations this time.”
Ning Yujie maintained her dignified smile.
At these words, the expressions of those present subtly changed.
“Feihua Fairy is actually aiming for the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm. Once successful, she would leap into the ranks of Sect Master level powerhouses – so enviable!”
“I heard that Feihua Fairy still doesn’t have a Dual Cultivation Companion, I’m thinking…”
“Fat chance, frog, don’t even dream about it!”
The cultivators from the major forces discussed animatedly.
Yuebang Lady’s expression changed slightly when she heard that Feihua Fairy was about to advance to the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm; she seemed somewhat unhappy.
“Congratulations to the City Lord on your birthday. Our Huli Sect presents the Supreme Grade Tiger Tiger Liquor, which will surely make your intimate affairs even more ferocious!” a robust man clad in tiger skin came forward with a large vat of fine wine.
“Tiger Tiger Liquor?” The crowd was taken aback.
“Very good, very good!” Xuangui Zhenren struggled to open his small green eyes wide, his face full of smiles.
Yuebang Lady’s cheeks turned red.
Following that, individuals from the various forces also presented their gifts, each with their respective congratulatory speeches, prompting ongoing laughter from Xuangui Zhenren.
Even Yuebang Lady showed a smile.
After the gifting was over, Xuangui Zhenren waved his small hand, saying:
“Next, we will start today’s midday banquet. Before the banquet, every guest present will receive a one-year Gold-fused Fallen Moon Bead.”
Clap clap!
Xuangui Zhenren clapped his hands.
A row of maids carrying exquisite jade trays came forward, distributing thumb-sized Gold-fused Fallen Moon Beads to everyone.
Everyone present, whether they were maids or guards, received a treasure bead.
Shi Lei carefully inspected a Gold-fused Fallen Moon Bead and discovered that it contained quite a bit of pure Spiritual Energy, worth about one lower grade Spirit Stone.
“So this is the treasure we were looking for, truly unique. If a single year’s bead is already this powerful, what about a hundred-year bead?” Huo Yunjie whispered to himself.
His voice wasn’t loud, but it reached the ears of Yuebang Lady and Xuangui Zhenren who immediately revealed proud smiles.
Xuangui Zhenren then said, “A hundred-year Gold-fused Fallen Moon Bead is very hard to come by. Only a batch is produced every three years, with no more than three in a batch, and the price of each is around eight hundred lower grade Spirit Stones. It’s extremely rare.”
“Equivalent to one bead a year, the production is very low, but the value is truly significant – after all, it’s priced at eight hundred lower grade Spirit Stones!” Huo Yunjie exclaimed.
Ning Yujie, knowing that Huo Yunjie wanted a hundred-year Gold-fused Fallen Moon Bead, boldly asked, “May I inquire of Xuangui Zhenren if it’s still possible to purchase a hundred-year Gold-fused Fallen Moon Bead now?”
At her words, everyone’s interest was piqued.