Chapter 1660

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King's gaze fell on the Five Poison Dragon Snake Pill; as soon as this pill was taken out, it had no unique pill fragrance, but it possessed a different Dao rhythm that other pills lacked, attracting him at first glance, and then he stared at this pill.

The Eighth-grade Pill Five Poison Dragon Snake Pill shares the same grade and quality as the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, but its effects differ; it is the pill he desires, able to enhance his dragon clan bloodline and strengthen his innate talent, while its other effects are not particularly obvious.

That is enough; the dragon clan's bloodline is inherently difficult to enhance and purify. The Five Poison Dragon Snake Pill is improved through a special method: simply put, it uses the Five Poisons to eliminate one's impurities, making the bloodline purer, and at the same time it can quickly improve one's physical constitution.

He directly seized the five Five Poison Dragon Snake Pills, stored the other four away, and kept one pill to examine closely; after looking at it for a while, he saw nothing else, not even Qinglong Daoren, whom he ignored.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang immediately put away the other pills; she knew that His Excellency the Heavenly Capital Dragon King only wanted an Eighth-grade Pill, and the other pills were of no use to him—they were meant for her and for the faction.

"Daoist Qinglong, thank you very much; our future trade will rise several levels—tell me what you need, and I will do my best to bring it." Holy Maiden Bai Hang made this promise; there was nothing else, for with the Heavenly Capital Dragon King's endorsement this time, she could naturally apply for more resources.

Before, everything was restricted, and other resources could not be brought—such as cultivation arts and divine abilities, pill formulas, various weapon fragments, and many demon beast flames, etc.; of course, Tian Du Men also had some special flames, but they were not easily taken out.

Tian Du Men has been stationed in Cangzhou for many years, so its resources are naturally abundant; even if Diewumeng once looted a treasury, it was merely a drop in the bucket and would not harm the foundation—after a simple period of collection, the treasury could soon be replenished.

This batch of trade resources, for the vast scale of Tian Du Men, is truly insignificant.

Yet the pills obtainable from trade are numerous indeed; Daoist Qinglong is truly generous—something Holy Maiden Bai Hang already knew—and this time he is even more generous, giving so many out of respect for His Excellency the Heavenly Capital Dragon King, for which Holy Maiden Bai Hang naturally thanks him.

In fact, those five Five Poison Dragon Snake Pills were already enough; he could have withheld the other pills, but after His Excellency the Heavenly Capital Dragon King obtained the pill he wanted, the remaining pills were optional—yet Daoist Qinglong still gave them, knowing Holy Maiden Bai Hang's difficulties, and giving her more for the sake of the next trade.

Naturally, Daoist Qinglong has an ulterior motive: the foundation of Tian Du Men is far richer than that of other sects; compared to the Luotian White Snake Clan, Tian Du Men is like a great master to a novice, and future trade with Tian Du Men is what he values—if Holy Maiden Bai Hang can bring more resources, he would not lose out at all.

"No need for pleasantries; between us it is merely a trade, Holy Maiden Bai Hang—if you have anything good later, bring it to me, I will take anything."

"As for the pills, I will not short you; I guarantee you will be satisfied."

Daoist Qinglong promised, saying that since they were being courteous, he could not lose face.

In this trade, both sides were very pleased, feeling they had gained greatly; after examining the Five Poison Dragon Snake Pills, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King stored them away and, clasping his hands toward Daoist Qinglong, said: "The pills are excellent; I am very satisfied. Within the entire Cangzhou region, your pills are the best and also the most satisfying to me. In future trades, I will have them bring more resources for you—consider it my gift."

As courtesy demands reciprocity, Daoist Qinglong's politeness—without trying to cheat him—means the Heavenly Capital Dragon King, who is not clueless, still ought to give the due respect.

Their rapport needs to be solidified, not vanish after a single transaction.

A one‑off trade is not what the Heavenly Capital Dragon King wants; what the people of Tian Du Men think is their own affair, but at least the Great River Peak of Wu Mie Zhenren and he share the same view—regarding Tian Du Men, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King still has some say, and having spoken, Tian Du Men naturally dare not disobey.

"Then many thanks, Your Excellency the Heavenly Capital Dragon King." Daoist Qinglong will not stand on ceremony; at such a time he must still agree.

To refuse the Heavenly Capital Dragon King's goodwill is to refuse him, to deny him face.

Daoist Qinglong naturally would not want to do that; besides, how could the Heavenly Capital Dragon King's gift be lacking? He is not foolish—how could he possibly refuse it?

"I like your straightforward attitude; I hope you and I remain this way." The Heavenly Capital Dragon King gazed earnestly at Daoist Qinglong, not wishing him to stand on the opposing side; as for the future, he could not be certain.

Daoist Qinglong is inscrutable, as is the person behind him; having released goodwill in advance—before it was due to apprehension, now it is placing the other in his own position and treating them equally—when dealing with Daoist Qinglong, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King dares not be negligent.

"Haha, as long as Your Excellency the Heavenly Capital Dragon King does not become my disciple, I also do not wish to be his enemy." Daoist Qinglong answered cheerfully; he does not want to become enemies with others, and naturally hopes everyone will be friends.

"Hahaha." Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King burst into loud laughter.

After obtaining the pills, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King and Daoist Qinglong exchanged a few pleasantries, then departed with Holy Maiden Bai Hang; the goal had been achieved, so they naturally had to leave—remaining in the Mangshan Mountain Range would be undesirable, for he certainly did not want the people of Tian Du Men to become overly anxious and rush into the Mangshan Mountain Range.

After they left, Xinran Zhanglao raised his head and said lightly, "Daoist Qinglong, are you truly unmoved? That is Tian Du Men, and the Heavenly Capital Dragon King personally invited you—this is a treatment no one else can enjoy."

How mighty the Heavenly Capital Dragon King is—he is the true pillar of Tian Du Men; for such a person to come in person shows how highly he regards Daoist Qinglong.

If he were to join Tian Du Men, Daoist Qinglong would receive the sect's protection and cultivation, with various resources tilted toward him, making it very hard for him not to rise.

Whether Daoist Qinglong is moved or not, she does not know; Xinlian Zhanglai was moved, but only for a few breaths, then quickly calmed down; she does not want to go to Tian Du Men, nor does she want to be bound.

Regarding the sects of Tianwai, Xinran Zhanglao regards them with hostility, not thinking they are easy to get along with.

"What a load of nonsense about being moved—I don't want to be bound by them; they're after my pill‑refining skill, not me." Daoist Qinglong waved his hand and said coldly, "Trying to get something for nothing, tricking me into joining Tian Du Men—getting in is easy, but getting out would be as hard as climbing to heaven."