Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 198 Mysterious Iron Rod, Fragments of a Spiritual Treasure

When the servant heard Xu Moyuan say the words "I have a lot of money," he opened his mouth but couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

The Xu family has produced many outstanding individuals, not only with a continuous stream of divine generals throughout the ages, but also with profound expertise in commerce.

Those like the young master, who lack talent in cultivation, learn arithmetic and business from a young age.

Over millennia, the Xu family has secretly controlled several large merchant guilds that have established trade connections across the seventy-two prefectures of the Great Qian Dynasty.

The Xu family is so wealthy that it's not an exaggeration to say they're incredibly rich.

Xu Moyuan brought all his private collection from over the years and headed to the Jiang residence with great confidence.

"The second young master of the Xu family has come to pay a visit?"

Jiang Pojun rubbed his slightly sore temples, a hint of fatigue showing between his brows.

Since this morning, visitors have been coming in droves, each one of them a person of extraordinary status, and he couldn't very well refuse them outright.

Even if you refuse, you should do so in a tactful way to save face for them.

The thought that his true self was having an affair with a beautiful woman while he was dealing with visitors made him furious.

He also wanted to eat grapes while controlling the ball with both hands.

"Summon Xu Moyuan to my study," the avatar sighed and gave the order.

Soon, a young man in fine clothes entered the study of the Jiang residence.

"Xu Moyuan greets Brother Jiang."

"Brother Xu, you're too kind!"

Seeing that Xu Moyuan's attitude was good, and not wanting to offend someone who was all smiles, he could only hold his nose and entertain Xu Moyuan.

"Brother Jiang, I have come to visit you today because I have a favor to ask of you."

After taking a sip of spiritual tea, Xu Moyuan got straight to the point and didn't beat around the bush with his avatar.

Upon hearing this, a faint look of surprise appeared on his resolute face.

Have something to ask for?

They're not here to recruit?

That's really rare!

The incarnation thought to itself that visitors kept coming in droves, all promising various benefits in hopes of becoming their dogs.

The incarnation was tired of hearing these words.

Xu Moyuan, contrary to his usual behavior, actually came to ask for his help.

"Brother Xu, please speak!"

After taking a sip of the spiritual tea, the avatar said in a deep voice, "Let's see what Xu Moyuan is really up to."

"Brother Jiang, please help me teach Li Qingya a lesson."

As soon as Xu Moyuan spoke, the avatar's expression turned strange.

Teaching Li Qingya a lesson, this matter is truly...

The incarnation felt it was somewhat absurd; looking at Xu Moyuan, it seemed like spoiled brats were fighting over a girl.

"Brother Xu, do you have a grudge against Li Qingya?"

Upon hearing Jiang Pojun address Li Qingya by his name, Xu Moyuan immediately understood that the relationship between Jiang Pojun and Li Qingya was extremely hostile.

I was immediately struck by a realization that I had found the right person.

"This matter also involves the scandals of my Xu family, so please keep it a secret, Brother Jiang."

"It's natural!"

The avatar nodded slightly and agreed, its eyes filled with even greater curiosity.

"This matter begins with the engagement between Li Qingya and my younger sister..."

After listening to Xu Moyuan's melodramatic story, Hua Shen felt as if he had reread an online novel.
After Li Qingya obtained the old man's help and soared to great heights, he broke off his engagement with his fiancée.

However, this time Li Qingya was not passive, but active.

Citing that Xu Moyuan's younger sister, Xu Jingci, had an eye ailment, she took the initiative to propose annulment of the engagement.

After saying that, Xu Moyuan couldn't help but complain:

"My father is really something."

"Why should we give way to the Li family? People who don't know the situation might think that our Xu family is afraid of the Li family!"

Seeing Xu Moyuan's indignation, the avatar was not surprised.

Outsiders only know that the Li family, relying on Li Qingya, has soared to great heights and is poised for a major resurgence.

But those who know the inside story know that the Li family is far more terrifying than it appears on the surface.

Because the Li family is backed by the Qiankun Sect.

As long as the Li family reveals even the slightest hint, the Xu family patriarch will not only not hold a grudge against the Li family, but will also smile and offer his right cheek to the Li family.

This is the power of the Qiankun Sect!
According to Pixiu's speculation, as a candidate for the Invincible Body, Li Qingya was clearly someone on whom the Qiankun Sect had placed a heavy bet.

To ensure Li Qingya's loyalty to the Qiankun Sect, it was crucial to prevent a situation where, after he had mastered the Invincible Body, he was poached by other Daoist sects.

The Qiankun Sect will most likely marry off a woman of exceptional talent to Li Qingya, using her beauty to win his heart.

In this way, Xu Moyuan's younger sister became an obstacle to the marriage alliance between the Li family and the Qiankun Sect.

The annulment of the engagement naturally followed.

Even if the Xu family wanted to resist, they couldn't.

After explaining the cause and effect, Xu Moyuan continued:

“Brother Jiang, I know that Li Qingya has an extraordinary background, and offending Li Qingya is not the best choice for you.”

"However, as long as you help my sister and me vent our anger, I will give you all my treasured possessions."

As he spoke, Xu Moyuan took off his Sumeru Ring and placed it on the desk, his expression one of gritted teeth, which moved his avatar.

Give away all your treasures?

This……

For a moment, I didn't know how to evaluate it.

Am I being taken advantage of?

Seeing that his avatar remained motionless, Xu Moyuan grew anxious and quickly explained:
"Brother Jiang, I have quite a few good things hidden away."

"Even the most precious treasures number five."

"Please lend me a hand."

The five precious treasures moved Xu Moyuan slightly; his private collection was truly extraordinary.

For a junior like Xu Moyuan, five precious treasures are definitely a sign of considerable wealth.

After all, not everyone has the same opportunity as the original owner, possessing spiritual treasures and sacred artifacts at such a young age.

Xu Moyuan looked at Jiang Pojun with trepidation, revealing a longing expression.

After pondering for a moment, the avatar nodded in agreement.

The purpose of its creation is very clear: to intercept Li Qingya and help him cultivate an invincible body.

The battle between him and Li Qingya was unavoidable and destined.

It wouldn't hurt to help Xu Moyuan as well.

Just as the incarnation was about to agree, the "seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune" destiny reacted.

Xu Moyuan paid a visit, offering his entire fortune to teach Li Qingya a lesson.

[Superior Divination: Go with the flow, agree to Xu Moyuan's request, and you will receive a top-grade opportunity.]

[Middle Hexagram: A firm refusal results in neither gain nor loss.]

Upon seeing the divination result, the avatar raised an eyebrow, curious about what was in Xu Moyuan's Sumeru Ring that could trigger the "seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune" destiny.

"There's no need to keep it all to yourself."

"I will only take one treasure."

After taking a sip of the spiritual tea, the avatar spoke in a deep voice. Upon hearing this, Xu Moyuan, who had been keeping a straight face, immediately broke into a bright smile, like a blooming chrysanthemum.

Brother Jiang, your righteousness is truly admirable!

"I've decided to be your friend!"

"If you ever need money or resources in the future, just come to me."

"I lack everything, but I don't lack money."

Xu Moyuan spoke enthusiastically, taking on all the responsibilities with a style reminiscent of Batman.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he intended to check Xu Moyuan's private collection to see if there were any treasures that would surprise him.

The five precious items were directly filtered out.

For the incarnation, precious treasures? He no longer cares about them.

If it were a sacred artifact, that would be more like it.

With a sweep of his divine sense, a black iron rod suddenly caught the avatar's attention.

This mysterious iron rod looks ordinary, no different from a regular fire poker.

One end of it was even broken.

The crack was smooth as a mirror, as if it had been cut in two by some kind of sharp sword.

However, the reason why this black iron rod could attract the attention of the avatar was because the avatar discovered that the iron rod could actually block his senses.

eccentric!
This black iron rod exudes a strange aura.

The transformation into certainty is what the hexagram refers to as a superior opportunity.

"Brother Xu, I'll choose your iron rod. Please, don't give it up," the avatar said with a smile.

When Xu Moyuan saw Jiang Pojun's choice, he was first slightly surprised, and then a faint worry appeared between his brows.

"Brother Jiang, would you like to retrieve another precious treasure?"

“You chose a useless iron rod, and I feel uneasy about it.”

Xu Moyuan's tone was somewhat anxious, fearing that the gift he gave Jiang Pojun was too insignificant and that Jiang Pojun would not take the matter of dealing with Li Qingya seriously.

"Ha ha--"

"Brother Xu, rest assured, a word I, Jiang, keep is a word."

"Since I promised you, I will definitely do my best."

Although Xu Moyuan still had some doubts, after hearing the avatar's assurance, he had no choice but to believe it.

Then, he took out the mysterious iron rod from his Sumeru Ring.

“Brother Jiang, I found this iron rod last month when I was out for a spring outing in the suburbs of Yujing City.”

"I don't know its specific origin either."

"At the time, I just felt that this iron rod was somewhat mysterious, able to shield perception and divine sense, so I accepted it."

"Later, I asked an appraiser to examine it, but even they couldn't identify the origin of this iron rod."

"As for refining, that's even more out of the question."

"In short, apart from the mystery of shielding perception and divine sense, I have studied it for more than a month but have not discovered any other abilities."

Xu Moyuan gave a wry smile and explained the origin of the mysterious iron rod.

He initially had high hopes for this mysterious iron rod, thinking it might be some kind of wonder.

But after more than a month of effort, nothing was gained.

Upon hearing this, the avatar's curiosity about the mysterious iron rod reached its peak.

He took the mysterious iron rod, intending to send his true form to the Heavenly Sword Palace to inquire about the weapon spirit.

With over 100,000 years of experience, the sword spirit of the Heavenly Sword Palace might know the origin of the mysterious iron rod.

In high spirits, Xu Moyuan wanted to treat Jiang Pojun to a meal, but Jiang Pojun declined, citing exhaustion as the reason.

Xu Moyuan thought that Jiang Pojun must be really tired after receiving so many people today, so he didn't insist.

He summoned Tu Xingsun, who transformed into an avatar and gave the following instructions:

"Give this item to me."

"understood!"

Tu Xingsun took the iron rod and used his earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of escape technique) to merge into the earth.

In the palace.

Fang Heng was switching between controlling the ball with one hand and two hands when he suddenly received a message from Tu Xingsun, forcing him to stop.

"Menglan, eat later, I have important business to attend to."

Upon hearing Fang Heng's words, Yun Menglan very tactfully stood up from her kneeling position and wiped the corner of her mouth with her slender fingers.

Fang Heng left his bedchamber and went to his study, where he met Tu Xingsun, who was waiting for him respectfully.

He took the mysterious iron rod from Tu Xingsun's hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Is this the iron rod that the incarnation sent you to?"

"That is indeed a bit strange!"

Even with his broad knowledge, Fang Heng couldn't immediately discern the origin of this mysterious iron rod.
Subsequently, Fang Heng took the mysterious iron rod and headed to the Heavenly Sword Palace.

Upon seeing the mysterious iron rod in Fang Heng's hand, the artifact spirit's eyes lit up, and it flattered him, saying:
"Master, you are truly blessed with incredible luck!"

"I actually found a fragment of a magical treasure."

Spiritual Treasure Fragments?

Upon hearing the answer from the artifact spirit, Fang Heng's face immediately showed a mixture of astonishment and overwhelming joy.

The benefit he casually demanded from Xu Moyuan was actually a fragment of a spiritual treasure?

This result was completely beyond Fang Heng's expectations.

"Can you tell what kind of magical artifact this fragment is?" Fang Heng then asked.

This mysterious iron rod has one end intact and the other end with a cut, the cut being as smooth as a mirror, as if it had been cleaved open by a divine weapon.

If the mysterious iron rod is a magical artifact, then what was it that cut it?

With a curious mind, I waited for the spirit of the artifact to circle around the mysterious iron rod, examining it from all angles.

After observing for a moment, the spirit said in a deep voice:
“Master, I can’t tell the origin of this magical treasure. It must have been made after the old master passed away.”

"At least, in ancient times, no magical artifact had the same aura as this iron rod."

"Furthermore, judging from the cut, this magical artifact should not have been damaged for long."

"I'm afraid it will happen within the next few months."

Was it recently damaged?
Hearing this, Fang Heng's pupils suddenly shrank.

In his mind, he couldn't help but recall the great battle between his father, the True Lord Taixu, and the True Lord Shenxiao outside the outskirts of Jade Capital.

What happened in that battle is unknown to outsiders.

Fang Heng didn't even know if other Daoist sect leaders were involved.

But both the time and the location match up.

Fang Heng's heart couldn't help but race, if he wasn't mistaken.

The entire mysterious iron rod was most likely cut in half by the Tai'a sword.

So, which magical treasure was severed?
Or, to put it another way, which of the ten Daoist courts lost a spiritual treasure?
For a moment, Fang Heng fell into deep thought.

Furthermore, Xu Moyuan's luck in actually finding a fragment of a spiritual treasure is truly remarkable.

With a sudden thought, he used the Gentleman's Aura Observation technique and looked in the direction of the Xu residence.

I don’t know, I’m scared.

Within the Xu residence, there were actually two streams of purple-gold aura.

(End of this chapter)