Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1533: 830: The Great Grandmaster Emerges

Ku Rong Ancestor descended from the wall and directly passed the pouch over to Zhao Sheng himself.

Without a single glance, Zhao Sheng slipped it into his sleeve, then produced a Sumeru Ring wrapped in strands of Divine Thought.

Instantly, seventeen or eighteen items of treasure burst forth, each one shining with brilliant hues and exuding an aura of profound enigma.

“Incredible, Vermilion Bird Divine Fire, Thousand-year-old Ice Marrow, Ten Thousand Years Thunderstruck Phoenix Wood, Void Meteor Crystal, White Tiger Demon Pill… what amazing finds, such amazing finds!” Drawing on his extensive knowledge, Ku Rong Ancestor swiftly named every treasure and confirmed their genuineness.

Without question, every single one held immense value and was scarcely seen even once in a millennium.

On this occasion, Zhao Sheng didn't pause for the other's inquiry; instead, he took the initiative to offer a Jade Scroll to Ku Rong Ancestor.

After scanning the contents of the Jade Scroll, Ku Rong Ancestor's face showed clear emotion, and he found himself looking toward Zhao Sheng repeatedly.

“Sumeru Stone, You Tan Golden Core, Mirage Dragon Cloud Crystal, Kong Sang Tree Heart, Sun Crown Fire, Cave Heaven Marrow Jade, Uranium Light Marrow… Great Power Remains, Wind Core, Soul-shaking Stone, Ten Earthly Miasma, Breaking Realm Spirit Boat, Primordial Spirit Treasure Armor… Four Saints True Blood, Breaking Illusion Divine Pill, Million Years Ascension Wood… Altogether, no fewer than three hundred varieties.”

The initial thirty or so items are valuable yet not overly uncommon. That said, progressing through the catalog, the treasures grow ever scarcer, including some that exist purely in myths, like the Million Years Ascension Wood.

After a brief pause, Ku Rong Ancestor set the Jade Scroll aside with evident reluctance, offering a wry grin as he said, “Taoist Zhao, are you maybe teasing this old fellow? The items noted early in the Jade Scroll, our firm might manage to obtain. Yet those hundred eighty or so toward the conclusion are largely the stuff of legends, virtually unobtainable in the real world. Excuse this old man's shortcomings!”

Zhao Sheng gave a faint smile and replied steadily, “It's fine! I wouldn't force anyone. Still, I'm curious: how many items from the Jade Scroll does your company possess right now? And what portion could be swapped for what I offer?”

Ku Rong Ancestor pondered briefly before declaring promptly, “Our company holds seven Sumeru Stones in differing sizes, two portions of Cave Heaven Marrow Jade, a You Tan Golden Core measuring two inches and seven points across… more than three hundred Returning Void Jade Bones, one vessel of Ten Muddy Earth Fiends…”

Ku Rong Ancestor enumerated almost a hundred Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, each one craved by Zhao Sheng. The final seven or eight stood out as exceptionally scarce items of boundless worth.

Evidently, the ancient tree spirit aimed to display the might of the Wanyou Trading Company before this visitor.

As soon as Ku Rong Ancestor concluded, Zhao Sheng declared resolutely, “Excellent, I'll take every one of these treasures.”

“Taoist Zhao, don't jest! The items you've shown don't amount to even a tenth of the value in what this old man has described.” Ku Rong Ancestor shook his head while speaking, his manner shifting abruptly to one of sharp chill.

Zhao Sheng appeared wholly indifferent to the altered tone, asserting boldly, “For now, exchange as many treasures as possible, if you please. In the end, we'll continue doing business often moving forward. That being the case, I'd like to focus on specific ones first, like the Cave Heaven Marrow Jade, Sumeru Stone, You Tan Golden Core, and Mirage Dragon Cloud Crystal… Regardless of how many your company can gather, I can take them without limit.

To be straightforward, Fellow Daoist Ku Rong, I am a Master of Hundred Arts, skilled in Alchemy, Artifact Refining, talisman creation, Array formation, and various other crafts. Without boasting, I can confidently claim that few in Jiuxuan City outmatch me in Alchemy or Artifact Refining.”

Zhao Sheng expressed himself with unwavering assurance, seemingly dismissing all other Fellow Daoists entirely.

Occasionally, such boldness reflects profound self-assurance.

Far from mere arrogance, Zhao Sheng's words stem from genuine conviction, allowing him to proclaim this boldly.

Observing this assurance, Ku Rong Ancestor remained a touch doubtful.

Nevertheless, a Divinity Transformation True Monarch who brags so openly likely possesses real talent.

Ku Rong Ancestor chose to follow along smoothly, saying warmly, “My premature congratulations to Taoist Zhao. At present, Jiuxuan City desperately requires a Great Grandmaster for Artifact Refining and Alchemy. Should you craft even one or two Spirit Treasure Level Magical Treasures, it would surely spark a frenzy across the entire city. Soon enough, patrons will swarm, with plenty desiring your creations. Taoist Zhao will amass riches in abundance. Our company shall spare no effort to obtain the goods you desire. Under those conditions, we'll both profit greatly!”

Zhao Sheng chuckled, “Daoist Rong's words align perfectly with my plans. Thus, I request that Daoist Rong consider aiding me in securing my initial client.”

Ku Rong Ancestor's face grew grave, and he spoke gravely, “That's straightforward! Jiuxuan City teems with cultivators, numerous ones hunting for a Spirit Treasure they lack. This old man is aware of no fewer than a dozen Divinity Transformation Fellow Daoists missing an apt Spirit Treasure. In just two days, this old man guarantees to escort a visitor here. However, I wonder, Daoist—”

Before completing his thought, Zhao Sheng cut in abruptly, “I'm staying put; I'll simply lease a Heavenly Cave Mansion on the Fourth Layer of Qunxian Residence.”

“Leasing a Heavenly Cave Mansion costs a pretty sum; the rent runs at least ten Top-grade Spirit Stones per month, with a one-year minimum term and no maximum.”

“Lease it for ten years upfront; the cost is no big deal.” Zhao Sheng responded promptly.

“Splendid!” Ku Rong Ancestor agreed, promptly delving into his robe and extracting a token of wood, palm-sized and richly green.

The token's face bore several rows of Spiritual Text, whereas the back featured an innate tree pattern, depicting a strikingly real and ancient, majestic banyan tree brimming with vitality.

Zhao Sheng accepted the wooden token and imprinted his Divine Thought upon it, afterward storing it in his sleeve.

Witnessing this, Ku Rong Ancestor smiled and noted, “Kindly hold on, Taoist; the treasures shall arrive shortly.”

Shortly thereafter, more than twenty “tree tumors” abruptly bulged from the earth.

These tree tumors differed in dimensions, and they swiftly parted to expose the secrets concealed within.