Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 204 Nine Dragons Exchange Nine Items

"What do you want?" The voice of the Heavenly Dao Master wafted through the sandalwood incense smoke in the pawnshop.

The long-desired thing was within reach; few in the world could resist such temptation, and at least the Lord of Heaven was moved at this moment.

He meticulously planned and arranged everything, even faking his death to conceal his true identity, all for the sake of the Invincible War Dragon and the supreme position of the Daoist sect. Now that the Invincible War Dragon is within his grasp, how could he bear to give it up?

"Hmm, the items to be pawned, the Invincible War Dragon Soul has nine strands, so I will set nine conditions, or rather, I want nine things."

"Nine kinds?" The Heavenly Dao Master's pupils shrank sharply, and the purple bamboo leaves in his teacup rippled. He stared at the nine beams of light that suddenly lit up on the star map behind Li Xuanxiao.

The first item was very familiar to him, while the others seemed to have corresponding items, but they felt unfamiliar to him. He could only tell that they were all extraordinary protections. The last item was a jade fan with flowing blue light floating in the eye of the storm.

"The Pangu Creation Stone, the Seven Immortal Artifacts of the Daowu King Valley, and the Daofeng Heavenly Fan from the Ruins of the Overseas Lands." Li Xuanxiao's voice echoed in the pawnshop.

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Dao Lord frowned. He knew that the price of trading for the Dragon Soul was not small, but he did not expect it to be so frightening.

The Pangu Creation Stone is located in the Star River Hall of the Daoist Sect's Punishment Fortress. Since the Daoist Sect came under the rule of Qingyangzi, the Star River Hall has only served as a symbolic place, where Daoist practitioners often offer sacrifices. Obtaining the stone is not difficult. However, the Seven Immortal Artifacts of the Primordial Venerable are treasures of the Daoist Martial King Valley, the main altar for martial arts cultivation in the Daoist world. Even the Heavenly Dao Lord has only heard of them by name. As for the last one, the Ruins Hill, it is only recorded in Daoist scriptures, let alone finding an item in the Ruins Hill.

"Shopkeeper, you have quite the appetite." The Heavenly Dao Master said in a deep voice. These things are probably the foundation of the various branches of the Daoist sect, and yet this pawnshop actually wants to use them as a weapon to wipe them all out.

"Don't worry, the shop may be small, but its strength is unfathomable. Let alone these nine items, even if there were nine more, a pawnshop could handle them all." Li Xuanxiao said calmly, "How about it? As long as you agree, I can give you three dragon souls as an advance payment for the pawn. When you deliver the fourth item, I will give you the fourth dragon soul."

"Hmph, putting aside the Wish-Granting Stone and the Dao Wind Fan, the Seven Immortal Artifacts of the Primordial Venerable are renowned treasures of the Daoist sect. If I were to truly master them all, the power I could unleash might not be inferior to that of the Invincible War Dragon," the Heavenly Dao Master said, looking at Li Xuanxiao.

Li Xuanxiao simply smiled noncommittally and said, "If that's your opinion, then please leave."

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Dao Master looked at Li Xuanxiao, suddenly stood up, and his robe sleeve swept across the counter, creating a gust of wind. However, he stopped abruptly when he saw the all-knowing smile in Li Xuanxiao's eyes.

The latter simply looked at the Heavenly Dao Master and said calmly, "Youjian Pawnshop has always been honest in its business, and what it offers is always worth more than its price. If you have the idea of ​​waiting for a higher price, you may leave. Youjian Pawnshop is never short of business."

The Heavenly Dao Master stared at Li Xuanxiao for a moment, then chuckled and sat down again after standing up. "I was just joking. Please don't take offense, shopkeeper. I accept the conditions offered by the pawnshop, but I have another matter to ask."

"Oh?"

"According to Bei Chenyin, the pawnshop is also recruiting agents who can cooperate with the pawnshop to exercise its pawning authority..."

"I didn't expect him to tell you even this. It seems you two had a very pleasant conversation." Li Xuanxiao looked at the Heavenly Dao Master. Currently, the pawnshop's agents include Tan Wuyu, Qiu Daitian, and Gui Liangtianxia. Adding another Heavenly Dao Master wouldn't make much difference, since ultimately the pawnshop is the one that profits.

"Since you have this interest, the pawnshop is naturally pleased." Li Xuanxiao raised his hand and a contract flew out from the star map at the top of the pawnshop and landed in front of the Heavenly Dao Lord.

"By the way, although the Invincible War Dragon is extraordinary, it is far from its limit. Apart from the contents of the contract, if you can find anything else, you can give it to the pawn shop to enhance the Invincible War Dragon."

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Dao Master paused for a moment while holding the pen, then smiled and said, "Shopkeeper, you truly are a businessman."

Having said that, the Heavenly Dao Master waved his brush and wrote his name. The next moment, the contract burst into flames and turned to ash. In the flames, three dragon souls rushed into the Heavenly Dao Master's brow like living creatures. The dragon's might surged and roared in his meridians, causing him to let out a low growl. He felt his primordial spirit being filled with unprecedented power, and his Dao foundation broke through its limit once again.

"This is the power of the Invincible War Dragon?!" The Heavenly Dao Master's eyes revealed surprise. He suddenly activated his cultivation technique and discovered that his true essence resonated with the dragon soul. Every move he made carried the awe-inspiring aura of the dragon.

At this moment, there are only three dragon souls. If the Invincible War Dragon truly possessed the power of nine dragon souls, what a terrifying force that would be.

“The three dragon souls have been realized. Qingyangzi’s invincible war dragon is connected to it. Even though you have gained the ability to control the invincible war dragon with his blood, there is still some hindrance. What the pawnshop gives you is a war dragon that is purely your own. You will be able to unleash greater power.” Li Xuanxiao said, “Now the transaction authority has also been delegated. The transaction is complete. Youjian Pawnshop looks forward to your performance.”

The Lord of Heaven stood up, nodded slowly, and said, "I will present the Wish-Granting Stone after I have used it to prove my true identity. I will not keep you waiting long. As for the rest, the Lord of Heaven is a man of his word. Please."

After saying this, the Heavenly Dao Master turned and left. After the Heavenly Dao Master left, the figure of the Heartless Book appeared, its cold voice carrying a hint of doubt: "How do the nine things you want compare to the Invincible War Dragon?"

“If we compare them to the complete Invincible War Dragon, they may each have their own merits, but with each item being exchanged, the pawnshop will ultimately be the one to benefit,” Li Xuanxiao said slowly. “Besides, for the Heavenly Dao Lord, what I expect is not just this one transaction.”

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Jueqingshu asked, puzzled.

"The chaotic situation, with all parties vying for profit, is actually the best outcome for Youjian Pawnshop," Li Xuanxiao said. "A Heavenly Dao Lord will be enough to make the situation even more chaotic."

The righteous path, the demon realm, the shroud of shadows, the Myriad Saints Rock, and the soon-to-be-presented Hall of Longevity and City of Immortality—adding another sect like Taoism would undoubtedly make things even more interesting.

"Do you think he can do it?" Jueqingshu asked doubtfully. Although she was just an assassin before, she knew that the position of Daoist Master was held by the legendary Longnao Qingyangzi. However, when the Demon Blade Realm was rampaging, Qingyangzi disappeared without a trace.

As for this Heavenly Dao Lord, although he has an impressive aura, if he were to truly face figures like Yama Hanba and Lian Emei, he would likely be somewhat inferior.

"The Heavenly Dao Master is enough to make the Dao Sect stand out!"

(End of this chapter)