Chapter 125: The Gift of Ziling's Mother

"Is Brother Taibai interested in the Infant Carp Beast?"

After leaving the Six-Linked Hall, Yan Ruyan, her beautiful face beaming with joy and glowing with radiance, stared at Yan Taibai with affection in her eyes and asked.

"A little interested. After all, the Demon Core of this Infant Carp Beast is a primary ingredient for refining many miraculous pills that help Golden Core Stage Cultivators break through bottlenecks. It is no wonder those two Six-Linked Hall elders were tempted. However, it is of little use to me, but I can keep it for you. With your Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude, combined with this batch of pills and the ones I gave you last time, you will be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage Great Perfection in twenty or thirty years at most. By then, you can attempt to condense a Golden Core. There is almost no such thing as a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator failing to form a Golden Core. Therefore, it is just right to leave this Infant Carp Beast's Demon Core for you. After all, perhaps by that time, they will have finally located the Infant Carp Beast."

Yan Taibai nodded with a smile.

This was the reason he had agreed; even if an accident occurred, it would be no problem, as long as the Infant Carp Beast's Demon Core was obtained.

As for the high probability of Wuchou and the master-disciple pair of Ji Yin appearing later, he did not care at all, nor would he take them seriously.

After all, even a Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator was no match for him, so how could it ever be the turn of a mere Ji Yin Old Monster to act presumptuously?

When the time came, he would just resolve them all together; it would also be a perfect opportunity to obtain the entire Ji Yin Island, which was what he valued most.

"Thank you, Brother Taibai."

Hearing Yan Taibai speak so warmly and plan with her best interests in mind, Yan Ruyan smiled like a flower, her eyes brimming with charm as she thanked him in a sweet voice.

Her tone carried a hint of soul-stirring seduction, enough to greatly whet one's appetite.

But now was not the place, so even though Yan Taibai was moved, he forcibly suppressed it and just smiled with feigned composure.

"It is nothing, just a small matter. Let's go! Let us wander around some more and learn more about this Chaotic Star Sea."

"Mm!"

Seeing Yan Taibai feign composure, Yan Ruyan pursed her lips and smiled, her bright eyes filled with amorous feelings, as if she wished she could devour Yan Taibai on the spot.

After all, it is only natural for a young couple to be deeply intimate!

Especially since the two had grown up together since childhood and had long been inseparable.

"No wonder the Chaotic Star Sea is so rich in Demon Beast materials; it seems to be related to the scarcity of mineral veins and Spirit Stone mines. Only the majority of Intermediate Grade Spirit Stone mines and rare material mines appear on islands over a million miles away. On ordinary islands, let alone Spirit Stone mines or material mines, even the spiritual veins containing Heaven and Earth Qi are extremely inferior, at most only enough to provide for Qi Refining Stage cultivators to practice; even Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators find it difficult to cultivate."

Half a day later, after Yan Taibai finished reading the information regarding materials and Spirit Stone mines in the Chaotic Star Sea, he said with a headache.

As for the islands over a million miles away, they either had no spiritual veins at all, or if they did, the quality was bound to be excellent, naturally occupied by first-rate cultivation sects and clans.

Such first-rate cultivation sects and clans had at least two Nascent Soul cultivators presiding over them, which was the only way they could occupy such large islands.

Kuixing Island was only an island within a million miles; these islands within a million miles, while called islands, were actually no different from a country in the Tiannan Cultivation World.

Under these circumstances, Yan Taibai had the strength to occupy one if he wanted to, but one or two would be fine.

Any more, and he would become a target for all, and the consequences of being attacked by the masses were best known by that Spirit Severing Stage cultivator from the Tiannan Cultivation World ten thousand years ago.

And it was precisely to avoid being besieged that he had left the Tiannan Cultivation World and come to this Chaotic Star Sea.

Therefore, if he wanted to obtain Intermediate Metal-Attribute Spirit Stone mines and the corresponding material mines, he still needed to plan carefully.

In any case, the biggest concern and worry was being attacked by the masses, so it would be fine to just create a few more identities when the time came; it was not a big problem.

Thinking of this, Yan Taibai felt relieved.

"Yan'er, let's go see Sect Master Wang."

Yan Taibai chuckled and stood up.

"Brother Taibai intends to help the Miaoyin Sect deal with the Poison Dragon Association."

Hearing this, Yan Ruyan said in surprise.

"Not exactly, it is just that we are going to Heavenly Star City next, and we happen to lack someone to lead the way, and we can also learn about this Heavenly Star City."

Yan Taibai shook his head and replied with his smile undiminished.

"Alright, Yan'er understands; I will send a voice transmission to Madam Zhou right now."

Yan Ruyan nodded her head, suddenly enlightened.

"Mm!"

An hour later, the four of them met again at the same teahouse as before.

Upon learning that Yan Taibai and Yan Ruyan were going to accompany them to Heavenly Star City, Miaoyin Sect Master Wang Heng and his dao companion Zhou Yuan could not have been happier.

Although they had not directly promised to help, as long as they entertained them well and kept them at the Miaoyin Sect, then nine times out of ten, they would not stand idly by.

However, to go to Heavenly Star City, they had to wait a while longer for Elder Miao of the Six-Linked Hall to bring the materials and Dharma Treasures both sides needed.

Time flew by, and ten days passed just like that; Elder Miao of the Six-Linked Hall returned ahead of schedule.

Yan Taibai, Yan Ruyan, Miaoyin Sect Master Wang Heng, and his dao companion Zhou Yuan went to the Six-Linked Hall together.

Elder Miao of the Six-Linked Hall was naturally surprised by their simultaneous arrival, but after hearing the explanation, he felt relieved and was quite happy for Miaoyin Sect Master Wang Heng.

Then, he happily handed over the Dharma Treasures and materials needed by both sides to them, and then they began to discuss cultivation experiences.

This only made Elder Miao of the Six-Linked Hall and Miaoyin Sect Master Wang Heng more certain of Yan Taibai's identity.

He must be a disciple or descendant of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Especially for Elder Miao, who had been instructed by a Nascent Soul cultivator of the Six-Linked Hall.

Because some of the things Yan Taibai said could only be known by Nascent Soul cultivators; it was impossible for a Golden Core Stage cultivator's insights to be that profound.

Therefore, Elder Miao of the Six-Linked Hall was even more polite to Yan Taibai.

He had the air of wanting to follow them to the Six-Linked Hall, but he still gave a token to Yan Taibai, telling him that he could go to the Six-Linked Hall in Heavenly Star City to seek help if he had any matters, and he could even get a discount when purchasing items.

For Yan Taibai, this was the most pleasing part.

After all, if there was trouble he could not solve, there was even less need to mention the Six-Linked Hall.

But regarding the discount, Yan Taibai truly could not refuse.

After some discussion, Yan Taibai, Yan Ruyan, Miaoyin Sect Master Wang Heng, and Zhou Yuan boarded Yan Taibai's Heavenly Moon Divine Boat and headed for Heavenly Star City.

Compared to Dharma Treasures, Yan Taibai valued the Yanyue Sect's Heavenly Moon Divine Boat more; it was large and comfortable!

As for the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat, Miaoyin Sect Master Wang Heng and Zhou Yuan were also filled with envy; this was a Dharma Treasure-level spirit boat, and its value was so great that it was simply not something the Miaoyin Sect could possess.

Only first-rate major sects and clans could have the energy to refine such a treasure.

Their entire Miaoyin Sect only had three or five Dharma Treasures; how could they have the extra materials and Spirit Stones to refine such a spirit boat Dharma Treasure?

Even though it was a treasure for traveling and saving one's life!

Heavenly Star City is not close to Kuixing Island; even for a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, it requires a month of travel.

The normal speed of the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat is naturally not inferior to a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, and if driven at full power, especially by a Nascent Soul cultivator personally, it is enough to surpass most Nascent Soul cultivators; it is also one of the foundations of the Yanyue Sect.

Since Miaoyin Sect Master Wang Heng and Zhou Yuan were also somewhat anxious, Yan Taibai increased the speed of the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat quite a bit.

Therefore, it only took ten days to see the outline of Heavenly Star City.

"Many thanks to Brother Yan for the spirit boat. If not for the spirit boat, even if we used the Wood Dragon Stele to travel, I fear it would have taken more than twenty days."

Upon seeing the outline of Heavenly Star City in the distance, Miaoyin Sect Master Wang Heng was full of smiles and cupped his hands to thank Yan Taibai.

"Many thanks to Brother Yan and Sister Ruyan. Please accept these two rings as a token of gratitude!"

As she spoke, Zhou Yuan took out two red rings and handed them to Yan Ruyan.

"Sister, what is this?"

Looking at the rings that were flashing with red spiritual light and were merely magical artifacts, Yan Ruyan's cheeks were full of confusion; she raised her eyes to look at Zhou Yuan and asked curiously.

"These are spirit rings that prove one's identity. There is also a type of blue temporary ring, which only requires handing three Spirit Stones to the guards of Heavenly Star City, but one can only stay in Heavenly Star City for seven days. Before the spiritual light fades after seven days, the owner of the ring must leave Heavenly Star City or go to the city gate to exchange it for a new ring. The spiritual light of the red ring is permanent; once you drip your essence blood into it, it will recognize its master and glow, so you don't have to worry about it being snatched by others. This way, you can stay in Heavenly Star City for a long time."

Zhou Yuan explained them one by one.

"Oh! That must be worth a lot, right?"

After hearing Zhou Yuan's explanation, Yan Ruyan's jade hand was about to reach for her Storage Bag, wanting to take out Spirit Stones.

"No need, Golden Core Stage Cultivators and their dao companions are free; there is no need to pay Spirit Stones. I only did this so that the two of you wouldn't be stopped by the guards of Heavenly Star City. This way, we can enter Heavenly Star City directly."

Zhou Yuan nodded her head slightly, smiled sweetly, and continued to explain.

"So that's how it is, thank you, Sister."

Yan Ruyan nodded her head slightly and then expressed her thanks.

Along the way, Yan Taibai and Yan Ruyan had already told the dao companion pair, Wang Heng and Zhou Yuan, that the two of them rarely left their sect, and even if they did, it was only to nearby islands; they had never traveled far, and they had never even been to this Heavenly Star City, only having heard of it.

Regarding this, Zhou Yuan and Wang Heng naturally would not suspect anything and chose to believe them.

After all, many Mortals have not even left their islands.

Yan Taibai and Yan Ruyan, as descendants of disciples with Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude, are even more key objects of protection for their sect and family.

Naturally, it would be impossible to let them leave easily.

"You're welcome, look ahead, that is Heavenly Star City."

Zhou Yuan pursed her lips and smiled, then raised her jade finger to point at the outline that had become clear in front of them.

Looking closely, what rushed toward them was a majestic and monstrous momentum.

Following closely behind was the "true face" of Heavenly Star City.

Heavenly Star City was not built on flat ground, but was built in spiraling circles on the surface of a giant mountain that towered into the clouds at the center of this island.

At the base of the giant mountain, there were layers upon layers of various buildings, extending all the way to the edge of the island, with almost no gaps at all.

"This... is this the Heavenly Star City that the family elders often mentioned?"

Yan Ruyan lightly parted her small mouth, not hiding the surprise on her face as she spoke.

"Correct, this is Heavenly Star City."

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan and Wang Heng looked at each other, their eyes full of joy.

At this moment, around the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat, whether near or far, several rays of light began to appear from time to time, all heading in the same direction, without exception, all rushing toward Heavenly Star City.

The further they went, the more various colored rays of light and escape lights appeared in the sky. Besides that, on the sea surface, some huge sea ships were also riding the wind and waves, heading toward Heavenly Star City.

Besides that, there were some cultivators who were not flying in the sky with artifacts, but were riding on flat boats or riding on low-level Demon Beasts, also speeding across the sea.

Before long, the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat arrived within ten miles of Heavenly Star City.

At this time, they noticed that the city was actually enclosed by a towering stone wall dozens of zhang high along the coastline. There were also more than a dozen portals of various sizes.

There were docks specifically for Mortal sea ships to dock, as well as bays for various Demon Beasts to inhabit, and of course, the most numerous were the small city gates that cultivators could pass through individually.

However, there were still portals for large spirit boats like the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat to pass through.

Under Wang Heng's direction, Yan Taibai steered the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat toward one of the portals.

The person responsible for guarding the portal was a middle-aged man in white, a Golden Core Stage Cultivator; the portal he guarded was a full hundred zhang high and dozens of zhang wide.

The so-called "gate" was actually a layer of five-colored glow, diffusing an aura of destruction; this aura was so powerful that Yan Taibai felt it could kill a Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

The other party naturally saw the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat flying over, and just as he was about to open the five-colored light screen, he raised an eyebrow, stopped his movements, and smiled.

"So it is Sect Master Wang, and these two are?"

"This is Daoist Friend Yan, and this is Fairy Ruyan; the two of them are dao companions. This is Deacon Yun of the Star Palace, also a good friend of mine."

"I didn't expect it to be Brother Yun on duty today."

After the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat stopped, Wang Heng heard the inquiry and smiled as he introduced them to each other.

"Junior Brother Zhao had something to go to the Outer Star Sea for, and I didn't have anything to do, so I am filling in for him once. Daoist Friend Yan, Fairy Ruyan, I am a deacon of the Star Palace; you two can just call me Deacon Yun. This is my identity token; if you have any trouble in Heavenly Star City, I still have some face, and perhaps I can help."

Deacon Yun took out a pitch-black token and handed it to Yan Taibai, smiling.

"Then I will thank Deacon Yun in advance."

Seeing this, Yan Taibai did not stand on ceremony and immediately cupped his hands to thank him.

After speaking, he also took the token.

"No problem, Daoist Friend Yan is too polite. Being able to come with Sect Master Wang means you are also a friend of mine, Yun; this little matter is no problem at all."

Deacon Yun smiled slightly and shook his head.

"Hmm! Then we will head in first."

Yan Taibai nodded with a meaningful look, appearing unwilling to chat further, which made Deacon Yun suddenly realize, and he said.

"That is natural, please, you two."

After speaking, he opened the five-colored light screen to allow Yan Taibai to steer the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat inside.

……

"Wang Heng of the Miaoyin Sect has returned, and it seems he has brought a helper along. I wonder how many Spirit Stones this news is worth; I must hurry and sell it to the Poison Dragon Association."

"Otherwise, if the Four Great Merchant Guilds find out, this news won't be worth any Spirit Stones."

"However, that person's spirit boat is quite good. If the Poison Dragon Association can destroy the Miaoyin Sect and kill this person, I might be able to ask for it. I believe that crooked-headed dragon from the Poison Dragon Association shouldn't refuse."

Watching the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat disappear from his field of vision, Deacon Yun's eyes flickered as he muttered to himself.

(End of this chapter)