Huanyang Pavilion.
Lu Tao's clone, accompanied by Pavilion Master Yan Zhi, went to a branch of Huanyang Pavilion.
Previously, fearing that the various clans would see through his scheme, Lu Tao had switched the clones he had left in the major merchant guilds. However, since the clans had dispelled their suspicions, Lu Tao switched them back.
It's mainly for the purpose of facilitating transactions.
Soon, the two arrived at the branch pavilion via the teleportation array.
"Greetings, Pavilion Master. Greetings, Sect Master Lu."
This branch pavilion was overseen by a powerful God-King, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man. Under his guidance, the three entered a room on the top floor of the pavilion.
"Fellow Daoist Shi, this is Pavilion Master Yan Zhi of my Huanyang Pavilion, and this is Sect Master Lu Tao, who is offering a reward for the cultivation technique."
After the branch master entered the room, he introduced the two parties, "Branch Master, Sect Master Lu, this is Fellow Daoist Shi Shu who has come to trade cultivation techniques."
"Sect Master Yan, Sect Master Lu."
"Fellow Daoist Shi."
They greeted each other, took their seats, and at the same time sized each other up.
Lu Tao's clone, through his Heavenly Eye, saw that this so-called Fellow Daoist Shi Shu's true form was a rat, but it was different from ordinary rats. Lu Tao had never seen it before, as it was of a different race.
He had transformed into human form, with a thin build, tiny eyes, and two sparse wisps of beard on his chin, giving him a shifty and rat-like appearance.
However, his cultivation level was not low, reaching the mid-stage of God King.
"Shi Shu, that name is interesting. Could it be that his talent lies in time?"
Lu Tao's clone was lost in thought.
He had no time for idle chatter with Shi Shu, and eagerly asked via telepathy, "What kind of cultivation technique does Fellow Daoist Shi possess?"
Shi Shu replied, "Time-based cultivation technique."
"It really is time!"
Although Shi Shu's voice sounded calm, Lu Tao's clone could see from his expression that a fleeting arrogance crossed his face when he mentioned the word "time".
Upon hearing that it was a time-based cultivation technique, Lu Tao's clone couldn't help but get excited.
The last technique that the main body lacked has now appeared.
He immediately relayed this message to his main body.
Then, Lu Tao's clone suppressed his excitement and said, "Fellow Daoist, what are your requirements for trading this cultivation technique?"
"Sect Master Lu must know how precious the Time Technique is. I can tell you clearly that in the entire Desolate Region, only I possess the Time Technique, and its grade has reached the upper level of the Hong rank. Therefore, my requirements are somewhat high and numerous."
Shi Shu did not immediately state his demands, but instead said something that seemed to be a way of telling Lu Tao to prepare himself mentally.
Lu Tao's clone nodded noncommittally and said, "I understand, fellow Daoist, please speak."
Shi Shu seemed satisfied with Lu Tao's reaction, and he continued, "First, I need the bloodline of a true dragon."
"I know that Sect Master Lu is capable of creating true dragons, and I also know that your disciples' mounts are at the peak of the Heavenly God realm. However, I am only at the late stage of the God King realm. Therefore, I hope that Sect Master Lu will agree to give me ten portions of true dragon bloodline at the God King realm in the future."
Upon hearing this, Lu Tao's clone was speechless. "They're trying to fleece me instead."
Ten portions of the true dragon bloodline at the God-King level?
At this moment, Shuzhen dared to speak up.
This isn't just asking for a lion's share; it's outright robbery.
A single piece of true dragon bloodline at the God-King level is worth at least five pieces at the God-Lord level, or more than twenty-five pieces at the Heavenly God level.
Ten portions of God-King level True Dragon Bloodline.
To put it bluntly, Lu Tao's clone felt that even if the True Dragon Clan's entire inventory were emptied, there would still be absolutely no amount of True Dragon bloodline.
That's absolutely outrageous.
Lu Tao's clone neither agreed nor refused, but calmly looked at Shi Shu, signaling him to continue.
He wanted to see just how outrageous a request Shu could come up with at this point.
Shi Shu ignored Lu Tao's reaction and continued, "Secondly, I need Sect Master Lu to improve my aptitude first."
"I've heard that all of Sect Master Lu's disciples and mounts seem to be at the True Marrow Refinement stage. Sect Master Lu must have a method to improve aptitude. I hope Sect Master Lu will agree to at least raise my aptitude to the King rank first."
Lu Tao's clone remained completely calm.
But he was utterly speechless inside.
At this moment, Shu's idea was absolutely brilliant.
First, he will raise his aptitude to the King rank, and then fuse with the True Dragon bloodline. If successful, his aptitude will be raised to at least the Emperor rank.
With this kind of aptitude, even a pig could easily cultivate to the peak of the God King realm.
In other realms of the God Realm, becoming a God Emperor would be inevitable.
As long as one's comprehension isn't too poor, becoming a God Emperor isn't impossible.
Shi Shu was able to create his own high-grade Hong-level cultivation technique, so his comprehension was naturally quite good.
Unfortunately, he was unable to leave the desolate region.
Seeing that Lu Tao had no reaction, Shi Shu frowned slightly, but still didn't care too much, and continued: "Third, I need to improve my comprehension and talent."
"I want Sect Master Lu to agree to let me enter the secret realm that Sect Master Lu obtained, so that I can use that divine platform to improve my comprehension and talent."
How greedy!
This is Lu Tao's inner feeling after Shi Shu put forward three conditions.
Under any one of the three conditions, Lu Tao could easily exchange for other special cultivation techniques, and even multiple of them.
But at this moment, all three of them raised the issue together.
He was clearly trying to squeeze as much benefit as possible out of Lu Tao.
He needs to improve himself in all aspects, including aptitude, comprehension, and talent, so that he can go further in the path of time.
But that's not all.
Shi Shu continued, "Fourth, I need some rules-related items and some cultivation resources. Ideally, I would have a high-grade divine vein. If not, then ten mid-grade divine veins will do."
"These are my requirements. I'm sure they won't be a problem for Sect Master Lu, will they?"
After Shi Shu finished speaking, he looked at Lu Tao seriously.
Upon hearing these demands, Lu Tao's clone couldn't help but laugh in exasperation, transmitting his voice, "Fellow Daoist Shi, are you serious? Don't you think these demands are excessive?"
He didn't know if Shi Shu was truly foolish, or if he was relying on the scarcity of his time-manipulation techniques and was certain that Shi Shu would agree to these demands, which was why he set the requirements so high.
But even if you're absolutely certain, there has to be a limit, right?
Of the four conditions, the worst is either a high-grade divine vein or ten mid-grade divine veins.
Even with the capabilities of the True Dragon Clan, fulfilling this request would be extremely costly.
Anyone who isn't a fool would never agree to Shi Shu's four demands.
Shi Shu shook his head and said, "Sect Master Lu, these requirements are naturally a bit high for other experts, but with Sect Master Lu's abilities, it shouldn't be difficult for you to meet them, right?"
To be honest.
These requirements were indeed not difficult for Lu Tao.
But this doesn't mean that Lu Tao has to be taken advantage of.
In the past ten days, his main body had taken advantage of the True Dragon Clan more than thirty times, which was already excessive, but compared with Shi Shu's demands, it was nothing.
At most, the main body could only trade some true dragon bloodlines at the Heavenly God level, plus items governed by rules. But Shu was different; he immediately offered ten portions of true dragon bloodlines at the God King level.
His efforts over the past ten days have not even reached one-tenth of what Shi Shu had requested.
Lu Tao's clone shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Shi, you're not making this a sincere deal."
He still wanted to try.
I'd like to see if we can discuss the price further.
"Sect Master Lu, as the saying goes, of the three thousand great paths, time is the most revered."
Shi Shu also shook his head. He didn't think there was anything wrong with his request. He said, "Besides, the Time Technique in my possession is a high-grade Hong-rank technique. This technique is something I painstakingly created over the past 300,000 years. It is my signature skill."
"Sect Leader Lu should be well aware of the impact that the leakage of one's martial arts skills and supernatural abilities would have on oneself. I also took a great risk in selling this technique."
"After three hundred thousand years of hardship, plus the risk of revealing your cultivation technique, does Sect Master Lu still think my demands are excessive?"
"..."
Lu Tao's clone remained silent upon hearing this.
He realized that Shu wasn't too stupid, but rather too self-centered.
Indeed, Shi Shu was right; his martial arts technique was something he created himself over a long period of time.
But the key point is that no matter how much time you spend, the cultivation technique you sell is only a high-grade Hong-level manual.
No matter how special this technique is.
A martial arts technique is ultimately just a martial arts technique.
It is only useful when it falls into the hands of the creatures that need it.
For most other beings, unless they are beings with exceptionally high comprehension, there is little hope of comprehending the realm of time through such a cultivation method and understanding the rules of time in the future.
Otherwise, such a practice is no different from waste paper.
As for the risks of revealing one's cultivation techniques...
That's utter nonsense.
Even if other beings obtain this time-manipulation technique, how would they know how to counter or defend against it if they cannot comprehend it?
Lu Tao's clone knew that Shu must have been certain of his needs to make such an excessive request, so he naturally wouldn't agree.
It's not that he's completely unable to comprehend the realm of time just because he doesn't have the time cultivation technique.
It's just a matter of spending a little more faith power.
Lu Tao's clone shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Shi, I'm sorry I can't grant your request. You can try going to the True Dragon Clan."
The effort yielded no results.
Lu Tao had given up hope and had no intention of bargaining.
"Sect Master Lu, you should think this through. If you miss out on my cultivation technique, there is absolutely no way you will be able to obtain another time-related cultivation technique."
Shi Shu's expression darkened slightly as he said, "I know your comprehension is extraordinary, but even so, without any cultivation method to refer to, it would take you countless years to comprehend the Time Domain out of thin air."
"Sect Master Lu can easily meet these requirements, so why waste your life on these external things?"
Shi Shu was still trying to persuade Lu Tao to agree to his conditions.
Unfortunately, Lu Tao's clone simply shook his head.
Shi Shu saw this.
The look in her eyes as she gazed at Lu Tao suddenly became somewhat uncertain.
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