Chapter 218 Trading Secrets
Lu Changan flew several miles, and his spiritual consciousness swept across the surrounding area.
The battle just now lasted only a dozen breaths.
In the short term, only a few monks of Jin Yangzong know part of his strength.
This kind of shameful scandal, Mu Jiu'an and the others probably don't want outsiders to know about it.
Lu Changan didn't want to confront the fake real person head-on.
Time has dragged on for a long time, exposing too much strength, and it is easy to attract the attention of the high-level leaders of Liang Guoxiu's world.
Of course, in today's war-torn period, it is unrealistic to hide your cultivation status and hurry on your way in a low-key manner.
Just the sect inspection monks encountered on the way, this level is very sad.
Once the identity is unknown and the cultivation level is not outstanding, it is difficult to explain why in the face of sect law enforcement monks.
It is easy to be labeled as an "enemy country spy", or find a reason to catch it and become a strong man.
Besides, most of the Jiexiu ambushing in various places are bullying the weak and fearing the strong, looking for soft persimmons to pinch.
In this special period, being low-key can sometimes lead to trouble.
Lu Changan's unimpeded flow a few days ago was due to his cultivation in the late foundation establishment period, as well as his reputation and contacts accumulated in Liang Guo for a hundred years.
The sect inspection monks I met on the road respected him more and never made things difficult for him.
So far, Jiexiu has not shot at him.
…
Flying for dozens of miles, Lu Changan's spiritual consciousness searched around, and landed in a remote and uninhabited valley.
He wants to eliminate and destroy the suspicious things in the four storage bags as soon as possible.
The beheaded monks of Fengguo Zongmen, there are communication items in the storage bag.
Lu Changan has strong spiritual sense and extensive knowledge, so he quickly completed the investigation.
Among the spoils of war, the prototype of the magic weapon, the quasi-third-level talisman, and even a talisman that he hadn't had time to use could catch his eyes.
The talisman is powerful, and requires a certain amount of spiritual guidance, and its activation speed is half a beat slower than that of the talisman.
There are also 20,000 to 30,000 spirit stones seized.
Before he knew it, the spiritual stones accumulated on Lu Changan's body broke through the 100,000 mark.
Even the ordinary early stage of true alchemy cannot produce so many spirit stones.
A considerable part of these spirit stones came from the war speculation in the early years, as well as the profits made by talismans and puppets.
Spiritual stones are just cash flow, and cannot measure the real worth of a monk.
Especially for a monk like Lu Changan who has a lot of precious talismans and puppets.
Cup tea kung fu.
Lu Changan's eyes turned to the southwest.
"Finally arrived."
A team of law enforcement monks from the Zongmen flew to the water bay where the monks of the Feng Kingdom had exterminated their genocide.
There are five or six monks in this team, the leader is the late foundation establishment, and the rest are the early and middle foundation establishment.
Due to the lack of manpower in the sect, the conscripted family monks were included.
Two of them hold a special magic weapon, which can sense mana fluctuations within a certain range.
If there are monks fighting skills, or flying around, they can be caught.
Lu Changan is in a static state at the moment, not flying, and can escape the induction through the energy-holding ability of the Evergreen Kung Fu.
The Liang Guozong sect used this method to guard important checkpoints and monitor the flow of personnel from the major cultivating forces.
Near the border, there are similar means to prevent monks from fleeing to other countries. Once caught, the consequences will be very serious.
Of course, the border line is too wide, and there will inevitably be loopholes, which cannot be truly eliminated.
This is mainly aimed at small and medium-sized cultivating forces, making it difficult for them to migrate with their families.
…
Lu Changan sensed from afar that the team of law enforcement monks flew near the water bay where the clan was exterminated.
Although it is beyond the scope of spiritual consciousness, the movement of the flight and the fluctuation of mana can be roughly judged.
"Could it be that the group of elite monks from the Feng Kingdom were originally law enforcement monks who planned to squat in the sect?"
Lu Changan had a flash of inspiration, and he had a guess in his heart.
The law enforcement monks from the Zongmen who came nearby were far inferior to Mu Jiuan and the Jinyangzong monks.
Even if it is a fellow practitioner, there is a certain gap in strength.
Of course, for Lu Changan, there is no difference.
Following the late stage of foundation building, it is like cutting melons and killing chickens.
Unless it is the sect's arrogance, a golden elixir seed, someone like Tuoba Jin back then.
But this kind of arrogance will not go deep into the enemy's country to perform high-risk tasks.
"Mu Jiu'an and the others collected the body before evacuating. This team of sect law enforcement monks should not be able to find me. At least not in the short term."
Lu Changan pondered, confirming that there was nothing missing.
Half an hour later.
On the way back, the group of monks was greeted by Lu Changan.
"Is it Lu Fushi from Wuqi Mountain?"
Seeing the late-stage foundation-building monks riding a big tortoise, the team of sect monks let down their guard a little after recognizing their identities.
It is common for monks in the late stage of foundation establishment to have a second-level spiritual pet mount, which is not unusual for these fellows.
"It's Lu."
Lu Changan got up on the back of the turtle, bowed his hands in salute, and negotiated with the old woman who led the late foundation establishment.
In the past hundred years, Lu Changan went to Jinyun Valley more often, and met the old woman who was the leader once or twice, and met him at Zhang Tieshan's Jiedan Xiaoqing.
Furthermore, his title of tortoise talisman master has a certain degree of rumors in the surrounding area.
"Mr. Lu has an urgent matter to find Master Tianfeng, and I regret not being able to help everyone guard the territory of Liang Kingdom and arrest the monks of the enemy country."
"These second-order talismans are a little wish from Lu."
Lu Changan took out six talismans and handed them to the old woman in the late foundation establishment period.
Five second-tier mid-tier cards and one second-tier top-tier card, exactly one for each person.
"Fellow Daoist Lu is too polite!"
"Fellow Daoist Lu refines a large number of talismans for the sect in the rear, and his contribution is no less than fighting on the front line."
The five old women in the late stage of Foundation Establishment spoke much more kindly.
Lu Changan took the opportunity to inquire about Zhang Tieshan's situation.
"Master Zhang fought on the front line and hasn't come back for more than half a year. However, his personal disciple 'Yu Qinghai' has been at the mountain gate recently."
"Junior Sister Zhao? She is currently in retreat preparing for alchemy. Her disciple, Zhao Tan'er, is stationed at the front to help defend..."
Because Lu Changan's identity is well known, and he is a good old man, he got a few Jinyun Valley Foundation Establishment Stages from Xiaohui, and they responded enthusiastically, without any taboos.
The old woman in the late stage of foundation establishment even quietly told Lu Changan via voice transmission: Daoist Zhang will most likely come back within two or three months.
Because, there is an unspoken rule for the monks who go to the front line to fight in Jinyun Valley:
If you get a lot of military exploits, after one year, you can be dispatched back to the sect, guarding the mountain gate, or performing tasks behind the battlefield.
"This jade pendant can be worn by Fellow Daoist Lu, and it can be regarded as an identity verification around Jinyun Valley."
"Thank you, fellow daoists."
Lu Changan smiled and chatted happily, and finally bid farewell to Jinyun Valley's law enforcement team.
The information obtained this time and the identity jade badge obtained are very useful to him.
Has been operating in Liang Guoxiu Immortal World for a hundred years, has made connections, has a small reputation, coupled with a low-key and down-to-earth personality, and an outstanding image and temperament, he is unique in negotiation.
What if you change to a minor foundation builder with no background and try running around outside?
Meeting this team of law-enforcement monks, it is a blessing not to be expropriated by the sect.
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A few days later, Lu Changan, holding the identity jade pendant, arrived at Jinyun Valley without hindrance.
"Lu Fushi."
After the notification, a foundation-establishing young man in a snow-green robe with tough facial features greeted him in person.
This person is Yu Qinghai, Zhang Tieshan's personal disciple.
Lu Chang'an noticed that after Zhang Tieshan's Dandan Xiaoqing, Yu Qinghai was more polite to him.
"Qinghai, now is a special period, I will not enter the mountain gate."
Because the war broke out in the territory, the sects were heavily guarded and controlled, and it was not so convenient for outside monks to come and go.
This is also to guard against the infiltration of monks from enemy countries.
Lu Changan didn't want to enter the mountain gate, because he was wary of being favored by a certain real person and being seconded by the sect to recruit him.
In the Zhike Pavilion outside the mountain gate, the two sat down and talked for a long time.
Lu Changan got the exact news from Yu Qinghai that Zhang Tieshan will return to Jinyun Valley within two or three months.
"Qinghai, after the commander returns to Jinyun Valley, please hand over this letter to him."
Before parting, Lu Changan left a letter with restrictions.
In the letter, no specific matters were mentioned, but Zhang Tieshan was asked to go out for a talk.
The superior alchemy secret method is definitely a big secret for fake alchemy real people.
Involving this kind of privacy, if Tieshan turns his face and trades in the sect, he will be passive.
With more than a hundred years of friendship, Lu Changan believes that Zhang Tieshan's character is more sympathetic, fair and strict in the sect.
But there is nothing wrong with expecting the worst.
In case the deal fails and the taboo of the other party is violated, Lu Changan can retreat calmly, so as not to fall into the hinterland of the sect.
…
Three months later.
Thousands of miles away from Jinyun Valley, there is a towering columnar mountain peak.
The man in white, sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Among the clouds, there was a loud hissing sound.
A second-tier top-level golden eagle, carrying a man in black robe with a calm demeanor and a slightly dark complexion, landed slowly in front of the columnar mountain top.
"Please trouble fellow Taoist Tianfeng to come out in person."
Lu Changan got up and saluted.
Zhang Tieshan's Taoist name is Tianfeng, which is a relatively close but respectful title.
"Hehe, it's so rare for Fellow Daoist Lu to make an appointment, and Zhang will attend the appointment himself."
Zhang Tieshan flicked his sleeves with both hands, bowed back, and sat on the spot opposite Lu Changan, without any pretense of being a real person.
"This place is a place with magnificent scenery."
Looking at the surrounding mountains and clouds, Zhang Tieshan smiled and nodded secretly.
The place where Lu Changan met was located on the top of a lonely peak, so it was not suitable for ambush.
The two exchanged pleasantries for a while.
Zhang Tieshan congratulated Lu Changan on his promotion to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
Based on Zhang Tieshan's vision and cultivation, he perceived that Lu Chang'an's magic power was pure and his foundation was solid, which was better than most of the monks in Jinyun Valley.
Lu Changan was not in a hurry to bring up the transaction, and first cut to the topic of the frontline battlefield.
As the elder of the sect, Zhang Tieshan had reservations about some secrets of the war, but he did not conceal the general information.
The occasional cryptic words let Lu Changan understand the cruelty of the battlefield and the severity of the situation.
Lu Changan's personal judgment, as well as Tianzhilou's intelligence, are not optimistic about Liang Guoxiu's immortal world.
Zhang Tieshan spoke calmly and firmly, and he did not lose confidence in this war of enemy invasion.
"Fellow Daoist Lu asked Zhang to come out, shouldn't he only care about the war situation?"
Zhang Tieshan said lightly.
"Haha, Mr. Lu wants to make a deal with Fellow Daoist Tianfeng."
Lu Changan chuckled lightly, and flicked his sleeve robe.
In the open space between the two, there are two pieces of third-order gold-iron ore.
Zhang Tieshan's eyes flashed, and he smiled and said: "It seems that Fellow Daoist Lu has inquired about Zhang's needs."
Third-order gold and iron ore can be used to make magic weapons, and it is a precious material for fake real people.
Lu Changan approached Zhang Tieshan to make a deal, so he had done his homework beforehand.
It is said that Zhang Tieshan collected high-grade gold and iron ore all the year round.
To ordinary monks, it may appear abnormal.
However, Zhang Tieshan is a senior craftsman with excellent crafting talent, at least a quasi-third-tier craftsman, so it is reasonable to have such needs.
"What does Fellow Daoist Lu want to trade?"
Zhang Tieshan withdrew his eyes and said calmly.
Lu Changan looked directly at him, his lips squirmed, and he said via voice transmission:
"I want the secret method of transforming alchemy from fellow Taoist Tianfeng."
As soon as these words came out, Lu Changan suddenly felt a powerful spiritual pressure enveloped him, and the surrounding wind froze instantly.
Zhang Tieshan's eyes flashed sharply.
The two looked at each other and were silent for a long time.
Lu Changan remained calm and composed, ignoring the spiritual pressure of the fake alchemy real person, and even released his own consciousness comparable to the fake alchemy.
Involving the secret method of transforming alchemy, such a major transaction, Lu Changan naturally has to show some strength.
Regardless of whether the deal is completed or not, he will leave Liang Guoxiu's world, and he has less worries than before.
…
"How did Fellow Daoist Lu know?"
The spiritual pressure on Zhang Tieshan slowly dissipated.
"Guess." Lu Changan smiled warmly, "Intuition tells Lu that Brother Zhang's achievements should not be limited to fake pills."
Zhang Tieshan shook his head and said, "Two pieces of Tier 3 iron ore are not enough."
"Besides, even if Fellow Daoist Lu obtained the alchemy secret method, if he didn't cultivate the protective method, the risk of breaking the alchemy liquid is extremely high."
"There is no need for Zhang Daoyou to worry about this. Even if there is only a 10% or 20% hope, it is better than no hope for Zhendan."
Lu Changan heard Zhang Tieshan's temptation.
He thought, don't you also have Yuanying Zhenjun protector?
"Combined with this magic weapon mainly made of gold and iron, it should be able to satisfy Zhang Daoyou's appetite."
Lu Changan had already prepared, and took out another black treasure ruler.
This ruler magic weapon is the spoils of war for killing Tan Zhenren. It is considered a good quality among low-grade magic weapons.
Anyway, Tan Zhenzhen is a wanted criminal in the sect, and this ruler magic weapon is not considered stolen goods as a spoil of war.
Zhang Tieshan looked at the magic weapon of the ruler, his eyes were slightly bright, as if he wanted to move.
Finally, he shook his head and sighed: "Zhang wants another material on Fellow Daoist Lu."
"Oh? What does Zhang Daoyou want?"
Lu Changan felt strange.
"Five Elements Spiritual Soil." Zhang Tieshan looked directly at him.
"How did Zhang Daoyou know?"
This time it was Lu Changan's turn to be surprised, his eyes became sharp.
Zhang Tieshan, did he know that he has the Five Elements Soil on him?
Most of Lu Changan's five-element soil is placed in a large porcelain vat planted with mysterious wood gourd and vines, wrapped in insulating materials made of shadow stones, and covered by several layers of clever restraints.
In addition, there are two cans of five elements soil, which are stored separately, with a layer of regular restrictions.
The former is tightly sealed, and the spiritual consciousness of the monks of Zhendan will ignore it.
Once being detected by the divine sense and the restraint is triggered, Lu Changan can detect it, but has no reaction.
Looking at it this way, the latter is more likely to be exposed.
"Fellow Daoist Lu don't need to think too much, Zhang has some kind of special talent, he can sense the necessary refining materials, and he has no malicious intentions."
Zhang Tieshan quickly explained.
Lu Changan's eyes gave him an inexplicable sense of crisis.
"How precious is the soil of the five elements? Brother Zhang, as a master of the sect's weapon refinement, should be very clear about it!"
Lu Changan's complexion was not good, and his tone was strong.
He had never seen the Five Elements Soil in his previous life, so he didn't know the specific value of the Five Elements Soil.
"This...Actually, Zhang does not need much five-element soil"
Zhang Tieshan seemed to lack confidence, and said in a negotiating tone:
"If Fellow Daoist Lu agrees to the deal, Zhang has a superior alchemy secret method. Even if there is no guardian of Yuanying Zhenjun, the fake alchemy cultivator can have a guaranteed success rate of more than 30%."
There is no update on the 21st, so I will ask for a day off. I didn't sleep well last night, the new map, and some background settings were not well conceived.
(end of this chapter)