Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1356 - 731: Divine Artisan Zhao Clan

Inside the Green Dragon Pavilion, Zhao Sheng’s curiosity was piqued by the bold claims of a young attendant. Intrigued, he inquired, "Do you have any high-level demon souls for sale here? Preferably of ape or Sea Clan types."

"Customer, your timing is impeccable. Our pavilion recently secured several demon souls from Cloud-Riding Demon Apes. Two of them had even manifested a Primordial Spirit before they perished. Would you care to inspect them?" the attendant replied with an air of confidence.

Zhao Sheng shook his head, his expression tinged with dissatisfaction. "The grade is too low! Are there any ape-type demon souls at the True Spirit level? At the very least, I require True Spirit Remnants."

"This... I fear I must disappoint you. To be frank, Bai’an City is quite isolated. Within a radius of hundreds of thousands of miles, True Spirit Ancient Beasts are unheard of, and even True Spirit Remnants are exceptionally rare. There are only whispers that the Dragon Serpent Demon Emperor of the Dragon and Snake Swamp possesses a trace of Divine Dragon bloodline, but such rumors remain unconfirmed," the attendant explained with a troubled look.

"Is that so? Are True Spirit Ancient Beasts truly that difficult to encounter? Then what exactly is this?" Zhao Sheng asked, pointing skeptically toward the True Dragon Remains.

"Customer, you might not be aware, but our proximity to the Dragon and Snake Swamp means most of our stock consists of Jiao Python or serpent-type materials. This True Dragon Skeleton is not a True Spirit Remnant; it only looks impressive on the surface. In reality, these are the remains of an Emperor who failed his Tribulation. They were stolen and eventually sold to our Green Dragon Pavilion," the attendant clarified patiently.

Zhao Sheng felt a wave of disappointment. It appeared the search for True Spirit demon souls would have to rely on Zhao Xuanjing; for the moment, he would set the matter aside.

Shifting his focus, he spoke again, "Do you stock Transmission Pass Orders? I need to purchase several. Additionally, provide me with the most precise Spiritual Domain Distribution Map of the Four Saints Continent available. Furthermore... actually, never mind. Call your Store Manager out. Tell him there is a significant transaction at his doorstep."

With those words, Zhao Sheng tossed a Token into the attendant's hands. "Present this to your Store Manager. He will understand its significance the moment he sees it."

This weathered bronze Token belonged to Zhao Xuanjing and had been passed down to Zhao Sheng through "Bi Jie" long ago.

Though the young attendant did not recognize the Token, the stranger's absolute confidence compelled him to bow respectfully and hurry toward the inner chambers.

A short time later, a white-haired elder clad in a Brocade Dragon Robe came rushing out, clutching the bronze Token firmly.

"This junior was unaware that the sect’s Ancestor Master had graced our pavilion. I apologize for the lack of a proper greeting. This item is far too significant; I return it to you untouched," the elder said, bowing deeply while holding the Token aloft with both hands.

The Green Dragon Pavilion was crowded with patrons, and the sight of their prestigious Store Manager bowing so subserviently left everyone speechless and profoundly shocked.

Zhao Sheng reclaimed the bronze Token, turning it idly in his hand as he remarked coolly, "... Do you not intend to invite me inside?"

"It is entirely my fault for being so slow! Ancestor Master, please, allow me to escort you to the secret pavilion on the top floor," the Store Manager replied, his voice trembling with apprehension.

Zhao Sheng gave a slight nod and began walking upstairs. The Store Manager followed closely behind, behaving exactly like a lowly attendant.

Eventually, within a magnificent and opulent hall, Zhao Sheng took the seat of honor. A Jade Table laden with Immortal Delicacies was set before him, while the Store Manager stood at his side, attentively serving wine.

Having reached such a profound Cultivation realm, Zhao Sheng had long ago mastered the ability to live off spiritual energy, abstaining from mundane food and water.

However, since this was his first visit to the Taiyi Spirit Realm, he took the chance to sample these exotic delicacies to satisfy his palate.

It had been many years since he enjoyed such a peaceful moment. Feeling relaxed, Zhao Sheng lifted his cup and took a slow sip.

The liquid transformed into a fragrant Jade Liquid as it touched his tongue, sliding down his throat and leaving a pleasant, gentle warmth in its wake.

Between bites, Zhao Sheng began questioning the Store Manager.

Believing he was serving a Returning to Void Ancestor Master of his own sect, the Store Manager answered every inquiry with exhaustive detail.

An hour passed before the doors of the secret pavilion opened. Zhao Sheng descended the stairs, accompanied by the bowing Store Manager.

He had successfully acquired the Transmission Pass Order and the Spiritual Domain Distribution Map he sought.

Moreover, there was an unexpected gain: the Store Manager knew the location of a Bai Ze True Spirit. Even if it was merely a True Spirit Remnant with diluted blood, it would still prove useful.

The exterior of the Immortal Awakening Tripod featured twenty-three engravings, consisting of eleven True Spirit Ancient Beasts, three unique flora and insects, and nine types of divine treasures.

The Bai Ze True Spirit was among those depicted.

As Zhao Sheng reached the ground floor, the sound of many footsteps echoed from the entrance.

His spiritual sense flared, and he narrowed his eyes, looking toward the door.

A group of seven or eight attractive young women in elegant skirts entered, surrounding a slender, veiled woman.

Upon seeing the woman in the blue and gold-threaded skirt, Zhao Sheng felt a flicker of surprise; he hadn't expected to cross paths with her again in this place.

As Kang Min entered, her eyes locked onto Zhao Sheng. Her gaze brightened instantly, and she stared at him with intense focus.

She came to a sudden halt, blocking his path. Her chest heaved with excitement and her emotions were clearly in turmoil.

"You... is it really you..." Kang Min’s heart raced, her mind flooded with words, yet she found herself unable to speak.