Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2282: 161: Treasures (Sleep!)_3

“Before the domains within the Realm Sea are annihilated, they frequently draw in World Eaters who breach the boundaries, or the domain itself collapses under the pressure and self-destructs. Consequently, the formation of a perfectly intact realm skeleton is an incredibly rare occurrence. Out of ten collapsing domains, perhaps not even one remains whole; thus, a realm skeleton is viewed as a truly exceptional treasure.”

“Nevertheless, within the stores of our Cloud Sky Sect, there are actually several. I have even had the chance to play with them in the past.”

As he spoke, a hint of natural pride colored Chen Zhongqi’s voice.

This confidence was well-founded; the Cloud Sky Sect stood as the preeminent power within the Cloud Sky Realm. With its ancient lineage, the treasures gathered in its vaults far exceeded anything ordinary organizations could hope to match. While he might be modest regarding other topics, he spoke with absolute certainty on this matter.

Wang Ba paid no mind to Chen Zhongqi’s boastful tone. Instead, his thoughts immediately jumped to the method for breaking through a domain that Heavenly Monarch Chao had previously described.

The core materials required for that process were the very rules of a domain.

With this realization, he looked down at the stone orb gripped in his palm, a surge of excitement rising within him.

He turned his gaze toward True Man Nie at once.

Startled, True Man Nie quickly spoke up:

“I have already gifted this item to you. There is no logic in me taking it back!”

Wang Ba remained silent for a heartbeat before replying with gravity:

“This realm skeleton is indeed of immense value to me, so I will not refuse it. However, I saved you out of the natural sentiment between fellow cultivators; how could such an act be measured by mere treasures?”

True Man Nie was momentarily dazed, failing to grasp the direction of Wang Ba’s thoughts.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Wang Ba reached into his sleeve and produced a Dao treasure that resembled a polished copper mirror. He offered it gently to True Man Nie, saying seriously:

“I have observed that while your Divine Skills are formidable, you lack a proper protective treasure. Although this is only an upper-grade Dao treasure, it contains twenty-six Innate Cloud Bans—only two short of being a top-grade Dao treasure. Its quality is quite high and it is perfectly compatible with your Pure Yin Tao Domain. I wish to trade this mirror for your realm skeleton; what do you think?”

“This…”

True Man Nie instinctively moved to decline, but the moment her eyes fell upon the copper mirror, she felt a distinct resonance with the object. Furthermore, finding an upper-grade Dao treasure with such a high count of Cloud Bans was a rarity. It became increasingly difficult to look away from it.

The Realm Sea is vast, yet discovering a Realm Embryo is no simple feat. Even within the Pure Yin Realm, upper-grade Dao treasures are few and far between.

Being a woman of swift action, she nodded firmly and said with solemnity:

“Since you are so magnanimous, Nie Yun shall shamelessly accept this favor today. However, should you ever have need of me, simply send word, and Nie Yun will surely rush to your aid!”

Her decision wasn't merely driven by the desire for an upper-grade Dao treasure; she was recognizing Wang Ba’s character through this exchange.

A man of such wealth, possessing terrifyingly diverse skills, yet remaining fair and spirited, refusing to profit at the expense of others, was someone worth knowing. Befriending him was not only good for her personally but a great boon for the Pure Yin Realm. Beyond her gratitude, she was determined not to let this chance for a connection slip away.

At that moment, it wasn't just True Man Nie who was impressed. The surrounding cultivators, seeing Wang Ba receive a realm skeleton and immediately offer a treasure of equal value in return, were moved by his integrity. The atmosphere suddenly became quite spirited.

“Haha! Speaking of realm skeletons, it turns out I have one as well. Though it might be slightly lower in quality than True Man Nie’s and I’m almost embarrassed to show it, I wonder if Taoist Brother Taiyi would be interested…”

One cultivator stepped forward cheerfully, presenting a realm skeleton that was actually larger than the one True Man Nie had provided.

Wang Ba saw through the modest words but did not expose the man. Instead, he maintained his peaceful smile and produced another upper-grade Dao treasure to finalize the trade.

While the Sea of Chaos Realm suffered from many disadvantages, it was uniquely abundant in Dao treasures.

The collective efforts of countless factions over eons had resulted in a staggering accumulation of Dao treasures within that realm.

Even though nurturing upper-grade and top-grade Dao treasures is a grueling process, the sheer scale of the population and the passage of time meant that an incredible number had been amassed.

It could be said that the one thing Wang Ba had in absolute abundance was upper-grade Dao treasures.

Using these otherwise stagnant treasures to obtain the specific materials he required from these cultivators, while simultaneously building a network of connections, was an exceptionally profitable strategy.

He had originally planned to use these Dao treasures to gain the favor of the rogue cultivators at Zhang’s Ruins, but he had found a use for them here in the Cloud Sky Realm first.

Before long, Chen Zhongqi watched in disbelief as Wang Ba pulled one exquisite upper-grade Dao treasure after another from his sleeve, exchanging them for items the others usually considered of little worth.

On the rare occasion that a cultivator wasn't entirely satisfied, Wang Ba would even offer a selection of other upper-grade Dao treasures for them to pick from.

This lavish display of wealth left even the seasoned Crossing Tribulation experts in a state of awe and excitement.

Even if these experts already owned upper-grade Dao treasures, the compatibility and power varied wildly. Most were using heirlooms passed down through generations that didn't quite fit their path. Faced with such a rare opportunity to find a perfect match, everyone crowded forward eagerly.

The Cloud Sky Realm cultivators, who had been standing guard against potential spies from the Supreme True Buddha, grew increasingly silent as they watched the scene unfold.

The only sounds left were the voices of Wang Ba and the cultivators negotiating.

The surface of the Cloud Sky Realm Membrane had unexpectedly turned into a small, yet incredibly high-end trade fair.

Even some of the local Cloud Sky Realm cultivators couldn’t resist the temptation and began bringing out their own hidden treasures.

And at the center of every single transaction was Wang Ba.

As the exchanges continued, Chen Zhongqi couldn't help but rub his face, a serious question forming in his mind.

“Does the Cloud Sky Sect’s treasury actually hold more upper-grade Dao treasures, or does Taoist Brother Taiyi?”

“It must be my Cloud Sky Sect. After all, how can a single person compare to the wealth of an entire realm and sect?”

While lost in thought, Chen Zhongqi sensed a presence. He turned to see a young figure clad in a purple robe standing quietly nearby. The youth was watching the crowd gathered at the realm membrane with a slight frown on his divine face, appearing somewhat displeased.

Startled, Chen Zhongqi hurried over and whispered:

“Master, I will go and put a stop to this…”

The frowning youth interrupted him immediately:

“Fool! There is no need to stop Taoist Friend Taiyi! Quickly, invite him to the Taoist Field. Taoist Friend Taiyi has performed great deeds in this battle and is entitled to choose what he needs from our treasury. Of course…”

He cleared his throat and added calmly:

“Or he may exchange for things.”

Chen Zhongqi froze, slowly realizing his Master’s true intention. He stared at the composed purple-robed youth in total shock.

Isn’t our esteemed sect supposed to be above such petty concerns?

Seeing Chen Zhongqi standing there in a daze, the youth maintained his serene expression, but internally he was gnashing his teeth as he sent a mental transmission:

“What are you waiting for!”

“If you're too slow, there won't be any prey left for us to catch!”

Hearing this, a wave of bewilderment crashed over Chen Zhongqi, and he felt as though his internal image of his Sect Master had shattered.

In his mind, he recalled the words Wang Ba had used during their very first meeting.

“… Are you an expert from the Cloud Sky Realm?”

Expert or not… they certainly seemed a bit impoverished.