Chapter 280: Treasures from all nations, parting ways

"This is gilded sand."

Qing Pingzi, who was holding the stack of golden paper that looked like rice paper, had an irrepressible joy on his face. "It is the best material for making offensive talismans."

In this era, spiritual energy has just emerged, but real spiritual materials are very rare.

Scarcity makes things valuable. When there was no spiritual energy, it was priceless. Now that there is spiritual energy in the world, the value of spiritual materials that can carry spiritual energy to a great extent has also risen sharply.

Among the hundreds of arts of cultivating immortals, the four most famous are: alchemy, talismans, formations, and weapon training.

Among them, there has been no progress in alchemy even in the Buzhou Mountains - it is impossible to refine elixirs with mortal things, and success cannot be achieved by simply piling up years.

In addition, the proportions of the pill formula itself have been discovered through the efforts of our ancestors and have almost been simplified to the extreme. It is nothing but a pipe dream to want to simplify it further.

In the absence of any spiritual plants, the art of alchemy is now like a pearl covered in dust, not only dull but also dead end.

I want to take drugs but there is no place to take them.

The situation of refining equipment is similar to that of refining pills. It is difficult to find suitable spiritual materials, so it is not worth mentioning.

On the contrary, the way of talismans and formations is now shining! The talisman itself only needs the material to support the spiritual energy, and the requirements for spiritual materials are the lowest. If there is really no spiritual material, white paper can be used, but the storage time will be slightly shorter and the effect will be weakened.

As for the art of formation, there is also a method that does not require a formation eye or formation flags, but it is a bit more troublesome and cannot be maintained for too long without people needing to replenish it. But no matter what, it can still be used!

If one wants to explore the path of immortality today, the most worthwhile choice among the hundred arts of cultivating immortality is the art of talismans and formations.

The requirements for other side doors are even more bizarre. Without a proper inheritance, ordinary cultivators cannot even get started.

It was no wonder that Qing Pingzi was so overjoyed. With such a large amount of gilded sand as a backing, wouldn't it be easy for him to get started with the art of talismans? He was easily several blocks ahead of others!

"You call this sand?"

Gu Dan stared at the pile of golden rice paper in his arms, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

"This is gilded sand processed by the International Chamber of Commerce."

Qingpingzi took out a card and flicked it lightly with his finger.

The paper glowing with golden light actually rolled up and down like waves, and vaguely one could see thousands of golden lights flowing in it, which was truly magical.

"In order to obtain these things, the International Chamber of Commerce secretly killed all the masters of a country. Now it is a bargain for us."

Qingpingzi was quite happy.

The Wan Guo Chamber of Commerce had committed evil deeds, so it was only natural that it was wiped out. However, their wealth was enough to fatten up the masters of Xia Country.

Kill people and set fires, and you’ll get a gold belt; repair bridges and roads, and there will be no corpses!

The rare treasures that the International Chamber of Commerce has accumulated for decades should now change hands.

"Not bad."

Gu Dan nodded slightly.

"Mr. Gu, look at this."

Xun Ke came up to him holding a bamboo and handed it to him.

The bamboo was purple all over, as if made of jade, with distinct joints, and was straight and leafless. Apart from the color, there was almost no major difference between it and the jade bamboo that Tao Shushan had taken out before.

However, after receiving it, Gu Dan discovered something different.

This bamboo feels extremely warm to the touch. No, to be more precise, it feels like an extension of your own skin, without any discomfort at all.

Gu Dan danced gently, and it was very handy without any awkwardness at all. When he was excited, his true energy flowed into the purple bamboo without any blockage at all, as if he had an extra part of his body.

This is an effect that no magical weapon in the mortal world can achieve!

Otherwise, most of the masters wouldn't have to fight the enemy with bare hands.

“That’s interesting.”

This time, Gu Dan was finally interested.

The purple bamboos created streaks of light in the sky without any sound of breaking wind, and wherever they went, they were as easy to control as the fingers of an arm.

Not only that, when Gu Dan tried to sense it with his spiritual sense, his spiritual sense actually also sank into the purple bamboo, and even gained some benefits!

As soon as he had a thought, some white lotus petals appeared at the end of the purple bamboo, swaying gracefully. The whole thing looked very harmonious, as if lotus leaves were meant to grow on purple bamboo.

"Good fellow, true energy and divine thoughts, accept all who come!"

There was a glimmer of surprise in Gu Dan's eyes, and he was extremely satisfied.

He captured a lot of weapons, but almost never used them.

The physical body of a grandmaster is far beyond the capabilities of any weapon in the mortal world, so it is of no use at all and is not as effective as a fist.

But this purple bamboo was different. It did not resist his power at all, and even had a slight amplifying effect. The whole thing was straight and flawless, and could be used as a stick.

Gu Dan loosened his hand, but Zizhu did not fall down, but instead floated in the air.

Following his instructions, Zizhu continued to perform various actions without any slackness.

"nice one!"

Gu Dan nodded. This thing was useful enough to be used to ambush people. After retaining his true energy and spiritual thoughts in it, it could be considered as 'fighting side by side'. He just needed to divide his mind.

"According to the people from the International Chamber of Commerce, this bamboo is the product of a 3,000-year-old jade bamboo. Its name should be purple jade bamboo. It is a rare treasure, and its material is comparable to that of a top-grade spiritual weapon. Especially at this time, I'm afraid there is no better weapon in the world than this one."

Xun Ke said seriously.

According to the classics left by the immortals, low-grade spiritual tools are sufficient for the Qi Refining stage, mid-grade spiritual tools are for those who have just been promoted to the Foundation Establishment stage, and high-grade spiritual tools are enough for those who have established the Foundation Establishment stage to fully display their talents.

Further up are the magical instruments, which are simply beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators, so it’s better not to mention them.

With this purple jade bamboo, at least before the Jindan stage, you don't need to look for anything else to use as a weapon. It can be said that you can get it done in one step.

When fighting with others, you don't have to rely on your physical body to take risks. After all, the immortal way and the martial way are not connected, and there are many places where people are trapped! "It seems that we have to thank the Wan Guo Chamber of Commerce for giving us a gift package for cultivating immortals."

Gu Dan accepted the purple cloud bamboo without any burden.

The three masters of the International Chamber of Commerce, including the one who had built the foundation, were all dealt with by him. It was natural and reasonable for him to be the first to select all the spoils, and the masters of the Xia Dynasty had no objection.

Only when Gu Dan dislikes something can they discuss it themselves.

After showing all the treasures collected by the International Chamber of Commerce to Gu Dan, there were no new special surprises - the most hidden things in the International Chamber of Commerce were actually the skeletons of the masters, and rare treasures were only a minority among them.

A greedy person is like a snake swallowing an elephant. Where in this world are there so many leaks for people to pick up?

If they were really everywhere, the International Chamber of Commerce would not have traveled thousands of miles to dig up graves everywhere.

It is considered a fluke to have a purple jade bamboo that can rival a top-grade spiritual weapon.

In addition to those miscellaneous and strange treasures, Gu Dan also asked for all the spirit stones of the International Chamber of Commerce. In fact, there were not many, only ten pieces, each of which was the size of a baby's fist.

This thing is a consumable, and the International Chamber of Commerce did not bring out many of them. After all, each of their spirit stones was condensed by the cultivators themselves, and most of the time they were used as currency to trade for rare treasures.

"As for the rest, you can divide it up among yourselves."

After taking the spirit stones and purple cloud bamboo, Gu Dan waved his hand and said.

"You don't want these things anymore?"

Zou Dan was slightly startled.

The International Chamber of Commerce is still a chamber of commerce after all, and it still has a lot of things. Although the most valuable one is definitely the purple cloud bamboo, the other rare treasures can also serve as aids in the path to immortality.

"It's of no use to me, but you can use it. Just take what you need. Leave some to Xia Dynasty as a foundation, and use some as your travel expenses for serving Xia Dynasty for so many years."

Gu Dan said casually.

For example, the gilded sand that made Qingpingzi so happy, even if it was refined into a talisman, would hardly cause much harm to a foundation-building cultivator. So what use would Gu Dan have for it?

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

The other masters clasped their fists in thanks. Gu Dan's generosity was completely beyond their expectations.

Only Wang Mang looked at Gu Dan thoughtfully and asked, "Brother Gu, aren't you going to the Buzhou Mountains?"

These things are indeed of no use to Gu Dan, but they are useful to others!

Even if you don't need it, you can give it to others in exchange for what they need.

Considering Gu Dan's ability and contributions, it would be only natural for him to take most of it, and no one would have any objection.

Unless Gu Dan doesn't even have this need.

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"I said I would protect the mortal world for the rest of my life."

Gu Dan smiled and said, "The Buzhou Mountains are right there, and they won't move away. What if we give them another 20 or 30 years?"

"Brother Gu."

Wang Mang was somewhat excited, or rather, moved.

Considering Gu Dan's strength, the Xia Dynasty can no longer be of any help to him.

Or it should be said that from the very beginning, it was the Xia Dynasty that needed Gu Dan, rather than Gu Dan that needed the Xia Dynasty.

Now that the news of the immortal fate has finally arrived, Gu Dan would rather stay in the Xia Dynasty. This silent sacrifice is indeed heavy.

With him around, the Xia Dynasty would never cause any more trouble.

It is no exaggeration to say that one person can rule a country.

Even if all the masters of the Xia Dynasty left, with Gu Dan here, there would be nothing to worry about!

Xun Ke looked at the treasures casually placed on the ground, which were enough to make people jealous and heartbeat, and walked to Gu Dan's side and said with a smile: "I don't need these things either."

"What? You're still young, why don't you go and try your luck?"

Gu Dan, on the other hand, seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

He didn't want to hinder the younger generation.

Staying in the Xia Dynasty was his choice because he had an unspoken guilt in his heart.

"My path is in the mortal world. No matter how good the immortal path is, it has nothing to do with me."

Xun Ke shrugged slightly, "I will make Confucianism flourish and educate the people everywhere. The sufferings of the past will never happen again while I am alive."

"Hey."

Qin Lisheng also came over, but as soon as he opened his mouth, it was clear that he was annoying: "The Mohist school is still there, but there is no Confucian school."

"You don't count."

Xun Ke raised his eyebrows slightly.

"What you said doesn't count."

Bird food is better than plainness.

The two of them still seem to be in such a confrontation, just like when they were young.

Looking at the two people in front of him, Gu Dan couldn't help but laugh.

Brother Mo, you have taught two good disciples! No matter how noble the immortal path is, there will always be people who disdain it.

But there are only these two.

Whether it was Qingpingzi, Zhuangsheng or Zou Dan, as well as other masters of the Xia Dynasty, they all chose their favorite treasures.

They are about to leave the Xia Dynasty and head for the Buzhou Mountains, the place where people cultivate immortality, to start a new life.

I’m afraid I’ll never see the Xia Dynasty again after this trip.

The path to immortality is not as beautiful as imagined, and it also requires great resources.

What's more, the Buzhou Mountains can only be regarded as the embryonic stage of the immortal path, and there are only a few foundation-building cultivators. It is not a complete immortal cultivation system at all.

It will take many more years of development before the glory of the immortal way can be truly restored.

Being a Grandmaster does not mean that the path to immortality will be smooth, nor does it mean that one can continuously break through boundaries.

A grandmaster can live to be 120 years old, a Qi practitioner can live to be 150 years old, and a foundation builder can live no more than 300 years.

Over the past forty years, the number of foundation-building cultivators in the Buzhou Mountains is less than one handful at a time, which shows that the path to immortality is not that simple.

Judging from the ages of the masters of the Xia Dynasty, Zou Dan and Zhuang Sheng have a better chance, while the others, including Qingpingzi, do not have much time left.

If you fail to build a foundation within decades, even if nothing unexpected happens, you will still be dead.

But that's why they want to give it a try! They are already tired of the life of a grandmaster.

At least there is still hope for the path to immortality.

Whether it is challenging one's own limits or challenging the limits of the deadline, it is enough to make people spend their entire lives struggling.

This is an aspect that is relatively lacking in concern for those who live forever.

If one can reach the destination by following the steps, then Gu Dan will definitely be able to reach the destination as long as nothing unexpected happens.

Therefore, he lacked the awareness of being torn to pieces.

But correspondingly, he is also more calm than anyone else, and can even suppress many desires that are difficult for ordinary people to suppress.

After all, he practiced to protect the Dao, not to compete with anyone.

On the basis of protecting the road, the goal that Gu Dan set for himself is to try his best not to leave any regrets.

There are still people in Xia Chao's life that he cares about, and he has no emotional support, so it is not time for him to leave.

"There is no time to lose."

After packing up everything, Qingpingzi came to Gu Dan, looked at him, who still looked to be in his 30s or 40s, and said with some emotion: "We are going to leave today."

"Then I won't send you off."

Gu Dan didn't have anything to say goodbye.

His relationship with Qingpingzi was not very close, it could only be said that they had walked together for a while.

The grievances of the past have long been buried in the wind and sand. Thinking about them now, it’s even a little funny.

"You are the most surprising person I have ever met."

Qing Pingzi bowed and said seriously: "When you come to Buzhou Mountain, remember to come and have a drink with me."

(End of this chapter)