Chapter 204 One Billion Thirty Million
An exceptionally beautiful fire phoenix gracefully took flight, its wings flapping as if adorned with tassels of flame, burning brightly and radiating a fiery beauty like smoke and clouds.
Behind the fire phoenix sat a tall, handsome young man with a strong and resolute look in his eyes. He was agile, with long arms and legs, and his whole body exuded a vibrant life force.
The fire phoenix circled the mountain several times, its wings gently flapping against the protective array. Even the tall young man seemed somewhat hesitant.
Just then, a clear voice suddenly rang out from the mountains: "Dong Xiao is here? Old Wu, open the door for him quickly!"
—At the same time, it seemed as if some invisible energy was spreading from the mountain, and a rich aura of heaven and earth rushed towards us.
The tall young man couldn't help but laugh upon hearing the voice.
It's Uncle Zhong.
Uncle Zhong is still as lively as ever, which is very interesting, especially when he talks about his younger uncle.
At that moment, Gao Daqing was filming Huo Luan.
The Fire Phoenix bent down and followed the steward puppet, plunging headlong into the mountains.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were drinking tea in the courtyard.
I don't know when we developed this habit, but we always drink tea together when we're free. And the types of tea we drink are quite unusual, often full of energy.
Both of them sensed that their nephew's presence was approaching.
Zhong Cai turned her head and saw the nine-foot-tall "big cub" walking in with his head held high.
Still so strong!
Every time he saw his adopted nephew, he couldn't help but praise Xuanbing's parenting skills in his heart.
Looking at his aura, it was also very strong.
Although it's still only at the fourth level of enlightenment, it's clear that his foundation has improved significantly, and he harbors a deep fighting spirit within him, which is quite impressive.
As far as I can remember, my cheap nephew has already ranked first on the list of those who have been blessed.
In the early years, Lao Wu's requirement for him was to be the best at consecrating, but later Lao Wu raised his standards - after all, Lao Wu himself had soared to the top of two lists, while his nephew was the "protagonist"! So his potential can definitely be further squeezed, and it's normal for him to look up to his uncle, right?
The moment my cheap nephew heard about this request, his pupils dilated in shock.
However, after the earthquake, he obediently accepted the request.
Then he practiced even harder.
...It was probably also to avoid getting beaten up.
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Zhong Cai raised her hand to greet him and said with a smile, "Dongxiao has grown taller again! Great! Come and sit down!"
Wu Dongxiao quickly approached and obediently sat on the other side of the stone table.
Wu Shaoqian flicked his finger.
In an instant, a cup of tea appeared in front of Wu Dongxiao.
Wu Dongxiao immediately took a sip. The hot liquid entered his stomach and transformed into surging energy, flowing to his limbs and bones.
He immediately exclaimed, "Excellent tea!"
Then, Wu Dongxiao added, "It probably won't grow any longer."
Zhong Cai rolled her eyes and snorted, "You two, uncle and nephew, are both big guys."
Wu Dongxiao was as quiet as a chicken, still very well-behaved.
Zhong Cai wasn't deliberately looking for trouble, and since there wasn't much else to chat about, she simply tossed a bag of pebbles over and said to Wu Dongxiao, "Show them all."
Wu Dongxiao took the mustard seed bag, infused it with his soul power, and took out the seeds one by one.
Several of them exuded a powerful pressure, fortunately none of them were aggressive, but they still almost made it difficult for him to breathe.
When Wu Dongxiao roughly figured out the approximate level of these things, he was truly breathless.
Levels four, five, and six are quite common, but why are there levels seven and eight?
Is such a high-level resource appropriate to appear before someone as minor as him who has only recently received some kind of blessing?!
But clearly, his Uncle Zhong thought it was a good fit, and his uncle always listened to Uncle Zhong.
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Wu Dongxiao's lips twitched slightly, somewhat confused, but vaguely he seemed to have a guess.
After all, he had experience.
After all, apart from the jade tablet, he felt a sense of familiarity with every single one of these resources, as if they were calling to him... What does this mean? It means that they are very compatible with his attributes!
Wu Dongxiao began with difficulty, "What my two uncles mean is..."
So, his Uncle Zhong asked frankly as always, "Do you want it?"
His uncle also looked over.
Wu Dongxiao's lips twitched again.
Whether he wants it or not... how could he not want it!
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The moment the question left his mouth, Zhong Cai stared at the protagonist's face, observing the changes in his expression.
Then he clearly saw that the face, which was far inferior to Lao Wu's but barely resembled Lao Wu's, had its fairly good features subtly distorted almost instantly, and then flashed with many kinds of emotions such as shock, joy, horror, frustration, and entanglement... In the end, it settled on a somewhat depressed expectation.
All the emotional transitions combined take no more than three seconds.
Zhong Cai: Pfft.
Wu Shaogan looked at Zhong Cai with tenderness in his eyes.
Wu Dongxiao also tentatively asked, "Uncle Zhong, I want it, but I... am poor. I don't have any Xuan Stones."
Zhong Cai smiled brightly: "You're not new to being poor."
Wu Dongxiao was quite shrewd, so he said, "Uncle Zhong, you're letting me buy on credit?"
Zhong Cai readily agreed: "On credit!"
Wu Dongxiao exhaled and slowly swept his gaze across all the resources.
He really, really wanted it.
Those resources seemed to have taken root in his heart. Even though there were several types he didn't recognize, he couldn't help but feel that he and they were destined for each other! With them, his strength could continue to increase dramatically for a very long time!
Wu Dongxiao had already prepared himself mentally, and said in a very heavy, painful but desperate tone, "Uncle Zhong, please introduce me to some things and name a price."
Zhong Cai was amused again, and then, without any hesitation, began to introduce them one by one.
"You can take a look at these four jade tablets first. They all involve ancient halberd techniques and should have some intricacies, at the sixth level. If you're smart, study them carefully and you might be able to learn them in the future."
"Since you're my nephew, I'll give you a 50% discount on these secret technique images, which originally sold for around 300,000 low-grade Xuan stones each. How about 150,000 each?"
Wu Dongxiao carefully picked up the jade tablet and probed it with his spiritual sense.
Looking at one, a joyful expression appears... Looking at another, it feels wonderful! The third, the fourth...
Sure enough, they were all different approaches, and they all gave him a lot of insights.
Wu Dongxiao: "Then I'll take them all. The total is 600,000. Uncle Zhong, please keep track of the accounts."
Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan and said with a grin, "It's up to you! Old Wu, keep the books!"
Wu Shaogan, working in perfect harmony, took out a small booklet and quickly wrote down several lines.
Wu Dongxiao waited silently for the next introduction.
Zhong Cai then took out two fire-attribute rare and precious materials, pointing to them one by one and introducing them:
"This is Fire Marrow Spirit Dew, level seven. It can improve the quality of fire-attribute Xuan power and can also be used to cultivate fire-attribute secret techniques. Moreover, most fire-attribute treasures are powerful in attack, but Fire Marrow Spirit Dew is a very gentle one. You can take it slowly after you advance to the Suspended Illumination Realm. This amount is enough for you to consume until you reach the Spirit Transformation Realm."
“A level seven resource is naturally not cheap, and it is also very old and relatively rare, so it is estimated to be worth 100,000 mid-grade Xuan Stones, which is 10 million low-grade Xuan Stones.”
Wu Dongxiao couldn't help but hiss, revealing a toothache on his face.
Zhong Cai looked questioning.
Wu Dongxiao took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said with a somewhat awkward smile, "Uncle Zhong tried to lower the price for me again, didn't he? Such a rare and precious material should cost at least 200,000 for a mid-grade one."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "If I say 100,000, then it's 100,000."
Wu Dongxiao understood the good intentions of his two uncles, and especially knew Uncle Zhong's personality very well, so he immediately shut up and stopped being pretentious, simply keeping it in mind.
Zhong Cai raised her eyebrows high: "On credit?"
Wu Dongxiao nodded heavily: "On credit."
Zhong Cai immediately said to Wu Shaogan, "Add another ten million."
Wu Shaogan's pen flew across the paper, adding another bill.
Zhong Cai was already introducing the second fire-attribute natural treasure.
"The Fire Lotus Golden Jade Paste has similar uses to the Fire Marrow Spirit Dew, but it can only be used at the Spirit Transformation Realm. After you finish the Fire Marrow Spirit Dew, take this to prolong your cultivation. If the dosage is correct, it can be used until the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm."
"The price is also around 100,000 for a mid-range product."
Wu Dongxiao understood that this was at least another 50% discount, so he didn't dare to say anything more and could only nod.
Zhong Cai shouted, "Old Wu, keep the books!"
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "Okay."
Wu Dongxiao mentally counted on his fingers: 20.6 million.
His scalp tingled, and he dared not utter a single word, while involuntarily glancing at the remaining treasures.
Two of the rare and precious materials are incredibly powerful!
Zhong Cai smiled and pointed them out one by one:
"The level seven and level eight body-refining treasures can be used in turn after the effects of your five-fold tribulation fruit wear off, to refine your physique to the Nirvana Realm."
"This level seven one is still priced at 100,000 for a mid-grade item, while this level eight one is 100,000 for a high-grade item—which translates to 1 billion for a low-grade item."
Wu Dongxiao got goosebumps.
One billion low-grade items! What a devastating number!
I can't imagine it, I dare not speak out, but I also absolutely do not want to refuse...
Cultivators need to plan ahead. With the tempering of the Thunder Tribulation Fruit, his Black Dragon Halberd has a great chance to improve in quality in the future. He has top-grade Earth aptitude and has already undergone tempering, which has made a subtle improvement. He will have to go through several more trials, and he should be able to reach at least the lower grade Heaven aptitude, which means he has a chance to reach the Heavenly Realm!
Although the Heavenly Realm is still very far away, which cultivator doesn't have ambition?
Wu Dongxiao had long been fed up with the pain of being weak. His two uncles had already taken good care of him, even sacrificing at least half of their profits for him. If he still thought it was too expensive, would he ever encounter a similar treasure again? Even if he did, would he be able to exchange it for the same price?
Definitely not.
So... so he...
That's a billion!
Wu Dongxiao's expression changed repeatedly, and his emotions were surging.
Without him realizing it, he broke out in a sweat.
Wu Dongxiao gritted his teeth: "...Thank you, Uncle Zhong. Please put it on the tab, Uncle."
Zhong Cai's smile deepened: "Okay."
Wu Shaogan continued writing rapidly.
Wu Dongxiao's mind was still buzzing, and he felt as if a towering mountain was pressing down on his head, making him feel several feet shorter.
Such a valiant nine-foot-tall man, now his shoulders are slumped, it's really a pitiful sight.
So in Zhong Cai's eyes, the big brat seemed to have instantly returned to ten years ago, turning into a timid and cowering little brat...
It's kind of fun.
At this moment, Zhong Cai's face was kind, and he spoke softly: "Finally, there are two halberd techniques, one of each at level four and level five. These two are not expensive and their power is quite good, so just take them as a bonus and don't keep track of them."
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These two books are recorded in booklets, without any images of jade tablets, and the effect is not intuitive.
However, unlike the jade tablets which allow cultivators to comprehend on their own, these tablets clearly record the cultivation methods of secret techniques and the ultimate level that can be achieved, allowing for direct viewing and cultivation.
Both types of inheritance have their advantages and disadvantages.
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Wu Dongxiao's mind was still filled with the image of "one billion," but upon hearing this, he still managed a weak smile: "Thank you, Uncle Zhong."
Zhong Cai nudged Wu Shaogan.
Old Wu, you speak up too, and round down the rest of the change.
Wu Shaogan met his gaze and nodded, somewhat amused.
Then, Wu Shaogan spoke up, saying, "Eliminate all those that don't exceed ten million low-grade Xuan stones."
Wu Dongxiao looked up abruptly and quickly said, "No need, no need!"
He did feel a wave of dizziness, but he was even happier to have acquired so many suitable resources! He didn't try to put on airs or haggle...
Zhong Cai laughed and said, "You don't find it troublesome to pay back a few or tens of Xuan Stones each time? Your uncle and I are too lazy to even calculate it."
Wu Dongxiao: "..."
Zhong Cai then chuckled and said, "Alright, stop focusing on that measly million. You still have 1.03 billion left."
Wu Dongxiao's complex emotions were once again overwhelmed.
Yeah, why be so dramatic?
A million dollars is indeed a lot for him, but when you really calculate it, it's just a drop in the bucket.
The two uncles reduced the price by half on just one of the level 7 resources, which is already a reduction of tens of millions.
Wu Dongxiao tried to cheer himself up, his mood split in two.
A surge of joy and excitement! The resources are amazing!
A wave of grief and indignation washed over me; debt is terrifying...
But in the end, joy prevailed.
However, his Uncle Zhong spoke up again, this time with a hint of schadenfreude.
"Dongxiao, you need to work hard to cultivate and pay off your debts in the future. But don't pay them off until you've raised a million each time, it's too troublesome to calculate."
Wu Dongxiao: "..."
Both uncles have already given him such a good price, so what's wrong with letting Uncle Zhong have some fun?
That's what Uncle Zhong deserves!
Wu Dongxiao forced a smile and said to himself with encouragement, "I will do my best."
His attitude was very sincere.
At this moment, countless methods for accumulating Xuan Stones had already run through his mind, and he was frantically calculating which one was the most efficient.
Micro-expressions are naturally varied and ever-changing, even when one tries to maintain them.
Zhong Cai: Pfft.
Wu Dongxiao sensed the cheerful atmosphere, silently looked up at his two uncles, and then silently lowered his head again.
He had really figured it out a long time ago; Uncle Zhong really enjoyed making fun of him!
However, Uncle Zhong was indeed very good to him.
Uncle... Uncle is just like Uncle Zhong. When Uncle Zhong is doing well, Uncle must be doing well too.
At this moment, Wu Dongxiao's many chaotic thoughts seemed to have been blown away by the wind, disappearing without a trace.
When he looked up again, he had returned to normal.
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Zhong Cai saw all the fun he wanted to see, and although he couldn't help but laugh, he managed to act like a normal uncle overall.
He cleared his throat and said, "When you go out to train in the future, keep an eye out for refining materials with special attributes. No matter what level they are, you can use them to pay off your debts. The more the better."
Wu Dongxiao was puzzled. What did his two uncles need so many refining materials for?
The next moment, his Uncle Zhong gave his answer.
"Old Wu and I want to build a highly defensive, portable mansion, and we need to at least reach level eight, right? We'll definitely need a lot of refining materials. Not only you, but also the subordinates that your uncle used to take in are all contributing."
“This job will last for many years, so I’ll include you in the count.”
Wu Dongxiao understood.
The two uncles want to start a "homebody" club.
That's so typical of them.
As his nephew, of course he had to support him!
Zhong Cai reiterated, "Only those items worth a million low-grade Xuan stones were sent together."
Wu Dongxiao replied, "Don't worry, Uncle Zhong!"
He also knew that his two uncles would definitely have to spend a lot of time in seclusion to digest what they had gained from the Divine Pill Tree, and he didn't know how many years it would take.
It's best not to disturb them during this time...
He will work very hard to find the materials his two uncles want.
Pay off the debt first.
Waiting for the debts... perhaps one day the debts can all be paid off.
At that time, he will still continue to look for materials and give them all to his two uncles!
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Then, Zhong Cai instructed Wu Dongxiao to put the resources back into the mustard seed bag.
Wu Dongxiao naturally complied.
That concludes today's "big deal".
Wu Dongxiao was burdened with huge debts, experiencing both torment and joy.
Then, he gulped down the rest of the tea, feeling the warm energy coursing through his body once more, and his mood became even more comfortable.
Wu Dongxiao glanced at his teacup and hesitated before asking, "Uncle Zhong, is this tea supposed to calm the mind?"
Zhong Cai smiled but remained silent.
Wu Dongxiao understood immediately.
Uncle Zhong had been expecting him to have a good time, so he prepared some medicine in advance to help him relieve the symptoms.
...It was still very thoughtful.
Thinking of this, Wu Dongxiao picked up the teapot next to him, poured himself another cup, and downed it in one gulp.
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Then, the uncle and nephews began another activity.
Wu Dongxiao raised a question, and Wu Shaogan was responsible for answering it for him.
Zhong Cai's combat prowess was also considerable, and he would offer some insights along the way. The uncle and nephew, on the other hand, were both highly talented in combat and quickly absorbed the insights, even able to apply them to other situations and come up with more combat strategies.
Zhong Cai also benefited greatly from this.
After Wu Dongxiao resolved all the difficulties, he felt somewhat relieved.
Logically, he should have said goodbye, as it wouldn't be appropriate to continue disturbing his two uncles' private time.
However, for some reason, an idea suddenly popped into Wu Dongxiao's mind.
The thought lingered in his mind, making him want to blurt it out, yet he hesitated to speak.
Zhong Cai looked at Wu Dongxiao's expression curiously and asked, "Is there something you're having trouble saying?"
Wu Dongxiao immediately came to his senses and felt a little embarrassed.
Zhong Cai had a great time today, so she didn't hesitate to ask, "Go ahead, it's nothing!"
Wu Dongxiao paused for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Uncle Zhong, do you have any level five soul-protecting rare and precious materials here?"
Zhong Cai said, "The best pill for the Fusion Realm is still the Soul Fusion Pill. When I'm refining level five pills later, I'll refine that first." He couldn't help but laugh, "Are you asking for your Senior Brother Xuan Bing?"
Wu Dongxiao nodded somewhat embarrassedly and said, "Senior brother has already fused with it. The accompanying treasure was in a lot of pain when absorbing the primordial spirit. The academy sells Soul Fusion Pills, and senior brother also contacted a familiar level 5 alchemist in advance, but it's almost impossible to buy top-grade ones, and even high-grade ones are rare. Mid-grade ones aren't very effective in this regard, and even higher-quality ones can't completely relieve the pain; they only further enhance the protection of the primordial spirit."
"In addition, the effects of each Soul Fusion Pill have a limited duration, and with so many fusion disciples in the Azure Dragon Sect, it's impossible to buy many."
Zhong Cai nodded, "That makes sense."
So when he became a level 5 alchemist, in addition to the Soul Fusion Pill, he also knew how to use three or four similar pill formulas, and had Lao Wu take them one by one, continuously.
Wu Dongxiao understood this principle, and he had no intention of ordering a Level 5 Soul Fusion Pill from Uncle Zhong.
Because his uncle will soon be able to fuse with the pills, his Uncle Zhong will also rapidly improve his alchemy skills and quickly produce more top-grade pills. The top-grade pills will all be reserved for his uncle, while the superior-grade pills... he might have a chance to ask for them and buy them for his senior brother.
His senior brother had always taken good care of him, and he always wanted to do something for his senior brother.
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Zhong Cai understood, and realized what his cheap nephew was thinking.
So he said, "Wait a minute, I'll go look for it."
Wu Dongxiao waited patiently.
Zhong Cai closed her eyes slightly, her soul penetrating deep into the ancient city, quickly searching through the resource halls.
There were too many resources accumulated inside, and as time went by, although he and Lao Wu had categorized and put away each type of resource, they hadn't bothered to keep track of them because of the sheer number of them.
Right now, Zhong Cai's soul is jumping around in the Level 5 Resource Hall.
It's all about finding suitable resources.
Then, considering that there were also related resources in higher-level areas, he searched in the smaller halls at levels six, seven, and eight.
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After a short while, Zhong Cai found five resources and took them all out, placing them on the table.
Wu Dongxiao immediately turned his attention to resources.
Sure enough, there were also some with very strong energy.
Zhong Cai said with a smile, "Two level five items, and one each from level six to eight."
Wu Dongxiao confirmed in turn and nodded.
Zhong Cai continued, "You can take these resources back to your senior brother first. If he wants them, then we can discuss the price. However, there won't be any discounts on the price you offer him."
Wu Dongxiao indicated that he understood.
He certainly didn't think the discount was a given, and that it was already quite good to come across such resources, as there were many people vying for them! Even if they were more expensive, cultivators would be willing to pay the difference.
Wu Dongxiao put the items into another empty mustard seed bag and said solemnly, "Please wait a moment, uncles. I will go back and talk to my senior brother. I will definitely come again by tomorrow at the latest."
Zhong Cai waved to him and said with a smile, "Then don't miss it."
Wu Dongxiao agreed again.
Then, he bowed to the two men with a friendly and respectful attitude before taking his leave.
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After Wu Dongxiao left, Zhong Cai immediately collapsed towards Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan caught him without hesitation.
The couple snuggled together affectionately.
Zhong Cai said lazily, "The kid's temperament is alright."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly and remained silent.
It's alright.
If that doesn't work, beat him until he does.
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Having already left Duobao Peak, Wu Dongxiao excitedly went back to find his senior brother.
But at that moment, for some reason, he shivered.
Wu Dongxiao lightly patted the Crimson Fire Phoenix.
The Crimson Fire Phoenix flew even faster.
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