Chapter 943: Seeking the Dao, Inquiring the Nine Realms

Very appropriate.

Long Zetian, in a bold manner, said, "If the materials are insufficient, the effect will be poor, and the Ascending Dragon Pool forged cannot be the strongest."

"Either don't forge it, or—then you must forge the best for me."

Chen Chuyang's eyes lit up, and he nodded sharply at his grandmother: "Kindred spirit, Grandmother, I think the same. Whether forging a weapon or doing anything else, we must strive for the best; we can't settle for 'good enough.' Sometimes I ask for extra materials, and people think I'm taking advantage of them, not realizing I'm doing it for their own good."

"Want something good but unwilling to pay—there's no such logic under the heavens."

Such a grandmother is truly wonderful—the grandmother Chen Chuyang has always dreamed of.

Bold, and able to understand me—that's not a superior…

Ahem, she is his mother's grandmother, naturally also Chen Chuyang's grandmother; from now on, his grandmother's affairs are his affairs, and Chen Chuyang will protect her.

"Fine. My grandmother is different from those people; she won't make things difficult for you. Whatever material you need, just tell her. I, your grandmother, will try to satisfy you as much as possible."

"Thank you for your support, Grandmother. For you, I will definitely forge the best Ascending Dragon Pool, guaranteeing you'll like it."

"Alright."

After speaking, Grandmother Long Zetian took out a storage ring, handed it to Chen Chuyang, and said, "Inside are treasures I've treasured for many years; they're all yours. Take a look and see if it's enough."

Chen Chuyang immediately took it, and using Spiritual Sense he probed inside; at first glance, he was startled by his grandmother's boldness.

The materials inside piled up like a mountain, more numerous and higher grade than what Chen Chuyang currently possesses.

Not to mention the detailed items—there's a heap of stuff even Chen Chuyang hadn't thought of.

Without a word, Chen Chuyang put away the storage ring; when this grandmother makes a move, you know whether she has it or not.

"Grandmother, rest assured, I will forge the Ascending Dragon Pool for you as soon as possible, but—"

"But what?" Long Zetian asked anxiously, "Whatever you need, just tell Grandmother. I will spare no effort to find it for you."

"These materials are sufficient, but we're still missing one main ingredient."

As for the Ascending Dragon Pool, naturally the dragon corpse serves as the primary material.

For example, Chen Chuyang's Ascending Dragon Pool is based on the skeleton of a Wild Dragon Snake, infused with numerous other materials and the dragon bones of many Jiao Dragons, melted and refined to achieve its current scale—thanks to the Mu Dragon Clan.

Chen Chuyang actually hopes the Mu Dragon Clan keeps sending people, one after another, to their deaths; that way he can quickly upgrade the Ascending Dragon Pool's level and enrich himself.

He desperately needs all kinds of materials, especially those from Tianwai; they're extremely precious.

"What do you mean?"

Grandmother Long Zetian understood instantly, needing no further words from Chen Chuyang.

She hesitated, standing in place, pondering.

Chen Chuyang waited without urging; Long Ming kept winking at him, warning him not to act rashly, saying it's about time.

We've been swindled so much; she's his grandmother, family—don't go overboard.

Chen Chuyang pretended not to see it; such a good chance, not exploiting it would be a betrayal to himself.

Long Ming was helpless; once this son starts swindling, he won't let go easily.

Approaching his son, Long Ming warned, "Chuyang, don't go too far; don't force Mother to act against you."

"Mother, this is for Grandmother's sake. Grandmother wants to revive the glory of the Azure Dragon Clan; the Ascending Dragon Pool is indispensable."

"And forging the Ascending Dragon Pool requires many materials, with a high failure rate; you can't send the child to fetch dragon corpses, can you?"

"Where in this world are True Dragon corpses? If Grandmother consents, I do have a Jiao Dragon corpse that could suffice. Grandmother, would you be willing?"

A Jiao Dragon corpse differs greatly from a True Dragon corpse; the resulting effects also vary significantly.

Chen Chuyang naturally had to clarify this point; otherwise, if Grandmother is dissatisfied later, Chen Chuyang won't take responsibility.

Long Ming fell silent; she realized this son's appetite was huge.

Demanding a True Dragon corpse outright, it's clear he covets Grandmother's treasure and also the other members of the Azure Dragon Clan.

Only a few of the Azure Dragon Clan remain; what about the corpses of those other clan members, or the fallen strong ones of the Azure Dragon Clan?

Long Zetian squinted, staring intently at Chen Chuyang.

After a while, Long Zetian gritted her teeth and said, "I can give you an Azure Dragon corpse, but I need you to guarantee that the Ascending Dragon Pool you forge from it will be better than this one."

"Fine." Chen Chuyang nodded, "As long as it's a True Dragon corpse, I can guarantee."

"Grandmother requires the True Dragon corpse to be intact, not a mutilated one."

Chen Chuyang wants even more; a True Dragon corpse, especially one from the Azure Dragon Clan, is truly a treasure.

Any corpse is full of treasures; obtaining even one is… not easy.

"Alright, Grandmother can give you a True Dragon corpse."

Long Zetian gave Chen Chuyang a deep look, then handed him a different storage bag.

"Chuyang kid, inside is the corpse of an Azure Dragon Clan member—he was one of the stronger among them. His bloodline and strength are top‑tier, and the corpse is intact; you must handle it carefully."

"When can you give Grandmother a brand‑new Ascending Dragon Pool?"

She handed the items to Chen Chuyang, Grandmother Long Zetian asking about the time.

She wouldn't be foolish enough not to ask; if it drags on for hundreds or thousands of years, wouldn't that be disastrous?

After inspecting, Chen Chuyang confirmed the True Dragon corpse was indeed fine, and said satisfied, "The corpse is excellent, meeting my requirements. Grandmother, since you're so forthcoming, here's the deal: give me a month, and after a month I'll return a brand‑new Ascending Dragon Pool, guaranteeing you won't be disappointed. How does that sound?"

"Fine, one month then; I can wait."

Long Zetian and Chen Chuyang bumped fists, sealing the preliminary agreement.

Long Ming, worried, looked at Chen Chuyang, then at Grandmother, and asked, "Chuyang, are you sure one month is enough?"

"Mother, rest assured; with sufficient materials, I am confident."

"Is one month too short?" Long Ming asked anxiously.

"Just right; Mother, don't worry."

Seeing Chen Chuyang so confident, Long Ming stopped worrying and asked no further.

The son has become a father now, not a child; since he says so, he must be sure.

Chen Chuyang was extremely envious of that corpse; it wasn't a Strong One of the True Realm, but something that surpassed the True Realm.

It might be the True Dragon of the legendary Seek Dao Realm; I never expected Grandmother to still have such a Strong One's corpse.

That person back then was surely very strong; even among the Azure Dragon Clan, they were no weakling.

After the True Realm comes Seek Dao; Seek Dao Nine Levels, Ask True Nine Levels, Ask Dao Nine Levels—these three realms are collectively called the Seek Dao Three Realms.

Seek Dao, Ask True, Ask Dao—each step a higher heaven.