Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 469 The first of the "Four Great Spiritual Lamps of Heaven and Earth," a primordial object nurtured by Heaven and Earth.

"I was quite surprised when I heard it."

"But considering that the world level of 'Lotus Lantern' is indeed not very high, I can understand it."

"So, do you agree to this exchange?"

Su Mengyao's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Then, after a pause, with an almost blind trust in his voice, he added:

"Although there is no corresponding incantation and it cannot normally be activated by the Lotus Lantern, you shouldn't need to worry too much about this limitation, right?"

"You seem to have a lot of confidence in me."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan remained silent for a moment.

What does "If it's him, then don't worry about it" mean? How do you activate it without any special techniques?
"Huh? You can't do it?"

Su Mengyao said with some doubt.

"Not necessarily."

Ye Xuan thought about it and didn't deny it.

Although it shouldn't be possible under normal circumstances, it might be possible if the "Lotus Lantern" were forcibly refined.

After all, the level of the world of the Lotus Lantern is not high. Even though the Lotus Lantern is one of the most powerful magic treasures in that world, it is still far inferior to it in terms of level.

Erasing his spirituality and then restoring it to him was not a difficult thing for him.

If this process were placed in the world of fantasy or mythology, would it be what is known as "refining"?
Well, most likely not, but it's probably close.

Although it was simple and crude, it achieved the desired effect.

In any case, the original "Lotus Lantern" could offer him almost no help.

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"So you can do it, can't you?"

When Su Mengyao heard Ye Xuan's brief moment of hesitation, she almost thought he couldn't do it.

It turns out this guy actually had a solution, making her worry for nothing.

However, to be honest, the fact that it can be used forcibly without any incantation is quite baffling.

She shook her head, dismissing those distracting thoughts.

"Cough cough."

She coughed lightly and began to speak:
"Hey, Ye Shen, although we all know that the 'Lotus Lantern' isn't of a high level, its essence and its origins are still quite significant, right?"

"No matter what, it incorporates the Journey to the West worldview, and it was used by the Goddess Nuwa to mend the sky. It is known as the first of the 'Four Great Spiritual Lamps of Heaven and Earth'!"

"Look, in terms of value, isn't the Lotus Lantern slightly more valuable than the [Thunder Dragon Slayer Crystal]?"

"How about you add a little?"

Su Mengyao's tone was somewhat subtle, carrying a hint of barely perceptible embarrassment.

Clearly, he himself felt that this reason was somewhat untenable, since an unusable treasure is worthless no matter how high its value is.

But when it comes to a deal, we definitely need to talk about it.

Besides, she is a member of the Tian Shu Bureau after all, so even if it's just a symbolic mention, her attitude should still be conveyed appropriately.

She was even prepared to be rejected.

However, Ye Xuan's reaction was somewhat unexpected.

"can."

Ye Xuan said it directly, without even the slightest hesitation.

"Eh?"

Su Mengyao was stunned and couldn't help but ask for confirmation:
"You just agreed like that? Aren't you going to think about it again? I was just saying it casually."

"It's okay if you don't agree."

"The [Thunder Dragon Slayer Crystal] can at least create a fifth-tier ability user, and if developed well in the future, it is not impossible to reach the sixth tier."

"Although the 'Lotus Lantern' is stronger, its strength is actually limited."

Ye Xuan's straightforwardness left her somewhat at a loss.

"It doesn't matter."

"In terms of value alone, the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] is inferior to the 'Lotus Lantern'. The two are not equivalent, so there is no equivalent exchange between them."

"I will take out the appropriate items."

Ye Xuan said calmly.

In Su Mengyao's view, the world level of "Lotus Lantern" is not high. Although its expressive power is strong, its upper limit is only the sixth level, and that is only when there is a suitable user.

Although the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] is not that powerful, it does not have any usage conditions such as "benevolent magic" or "spellbook". It can be used as long as it is embedded, and it can create at least a fifth-tier powerhouse.

If one has good talent, reaching the sixth rank is not impossible.

Therefore, even if the "Lotus Lantern" is more valuable, it is still not as good as the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] for the Tian Shu Bureau.

Therefore, I feel a little embarrassed when I mention this.

But for Ye Xuan, it was different.

The world of "Lotus Lantern" may not be considered top-tier in terms of power level among many human fantasy works, but it is based on a worldview rooted in the mythology and legends of the Great Xia Dynasty. The top-tier magical artifacts born from this worldview are fundamentally different in nature from the "treasures of the heavens" derived from anime and film.

The treasures in the world of anime, no matter how powerful, are often created by the "characters" in the work, and are products designed, forged, or endowed with power by a life form.

However, mythical treasures like the "Lotus Lantern" are different. They are often innate objects that are naturally formed through the nurturing of heaven and earth and the interweaving of the rules of the Great Dao.

Or it may be made from the most precious materials in the world, refined by supreme supernatural powers, based on immense merit.

They were not "designed" but, like mountains, rivers, the sun, the moon, and the stars, are part of the natural evolution of that mythical universe, carrying deeper principles and origins of heaven and earth.

This "innate" nature gives them a unique, unrepeatable quality.

Their value cannot be simply measured by "destructive power" or "enhancement of strength".

Therefore, even though the world in which the "Lotus Lantern" exists has its limits in terms of expressiveness, its inherent "innate nature" and the potential it represents are beyond doubt, at least far surpassing the [Dragon Slayer Crystal].

Ye Xuan was also willing to pay an extra price for this "fundamental" difference.

"I'll contact Wang Shouguo right now!"

Su Mengyao took a deep breath and spoke without the slightest hesitation.

Although it's unclear what item Ye Xuan meant by taking out the corresponding item, even just the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] would be enough; this was a completely unexpected gain.

Moreover, based on her understanding of Ye Xuan, since he took the initiative to offer it, the value of what he brought out could not be low.

The lowest-level item Ye Xuan has offered in a trade so far is an Ancient Devil Fruit.

Thinking about it this way, it seems that the Heavenly Pivot Bureau made a huge profit this time. They directly exchanged a "Lotus Lantern" that was completely unusable for two "Heavenly Treasures" of considerable level. On the contrary, Ye Xuan's side suffered a bit of a "loss".

Although she is a member of the Tian Shu Bureau, it is her responsibility to strive for the greatest benefit for the Tian Shu Bureau; but she is also the only liaison between Ye Xuan and the authorities.

Considering Ye Xuan's interests and ensuring that his cooperation with the authorities remains fair and comfortable is also an important responsibility of hers, and even more so in the long run.

"From this perspective, exchanging it for the 'Lotus Lantern' is indeed not a fair exchange in terms of value."

She frowned slightly, her fingers tapping unconsciously on the table as she quickly considered how she could secure some "benefits" for Ye Xuan in this deal, even if it was just symbolic, at least to express her goodwill and maintain a good cooperative relationship.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she remembered something.

"That's right! The research institute!"

If she remembered correctly, Angel Yan seemed to have sent Ye Xuan a set of "Dawn" series individual tactical equipment manufactured by the Great Xia Research Institute.

Moreover, Ye Xuan seemed to like it quite a bit.

Given the pace of iteration in research institutes, there should already be an updated version available.

Although these items are of little use to Ye Xuan, they are excellent for collecting.

Su Mengyao made a decision immediately.

After hanging up with Ye Xuan, she contacted Wang Shouguo again.

While reporting that Ye Xuan had agreed to the deal, he also offered to give Ye Xuan a set of the latest and highest-spec "Dawn" series individual equipment as a bonus.

Wang Shouguo would naturally not refuse this; on the contrary, he was quite happy to do so.

A set of the latest equipment in the "Dawn" series, although valuable, is incomparable to the "Treasures of the Heavens".

Using such a set of equipment to gain Ye Xuan's favor is the best deal imaginable.

Even without this deal, he would have agreed without hesitation after learning that Ye Xuan was interested in him.

The reason they hadn't done this before was because they subconsciously assumed that Ye Xuan, with his power, wouldn't be interested in modern technological creations.

Furthermore, given that Ye Xuan frequently acquires "treasures from all heavens," and each of these treasures is more precious than the last, they naturally wouldn't have such thoughts.

But now it seems that Ye Xuan is not opposed to it, and it could even be said that he has a certain interest in it and even the desire to collect it.

This is very important!

They had long struggled to find any other way to truly cater to Ye Xuan's tastes and improve their relationship, apart from trading "treasures from all heavens."

If Ye Xuan is indeed interested in modern technological creations, then it undoubtedly opens a "new door" for them.

"This was an oversight on our part, and we will pay more attention to this aspect in the future."

"In addition, we can regularly send him 'samples' of new weapons developed by research institutes. We don't expect him to be able to use them, but even if it's just as a form of 'exchange,' it will allow him to feel our sincerity more directly."

"Not just weapons, but also some interesting civilian technology concepts."

"You need to pay more attention to this aspect."

Wang Shouguo said to Su Mengyao.

"understand!"

Su Mengyao immediately said.

However, understanding is one thing, but whether one can actually do it is another matter.

After all, she and Ye Xuan have known each other for almost a year, and she still doesn't know Ye Xuan's specific preferences.

There's nothing we can do; although they've known each other for a long time, they haven't spent much time together.

Unless there's a specific reason, Ye Xuan wouldn't contact her on his own initiative, and she wouldn't disturb Ye Xuan's cultivation.

But since Wang Shouguo has already said so, we have to agree.

One thing at a time.

(End of this chapter)