Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

"Now I only hope that among the guests from all directions at this conference, there will be those who possess the true way and have profound blessings, to help me overcome this calamity."

If Heaven does not grant the right time, and the right conditions do not arrive, then…”

King Yu Rong had not finished speaking.

There was no anxiety or fear on that face covered with short, golden hair, only a calm expression.

Looking at his expression, the Monkey King felt a mix of emotions.

He knew his brother's temperament; the more critical the moment, the calmer he became.

Beneath this calm, perhaps the worst-case scenario has already been planned.

He raised his cup and gently tapped it against the cup in front of King Yu Rong, producing a soft clang, and said:

Brother, don't worry! Good people are always blessed!

You have always been on good terms with the spirits and deities of the mountains, rivers, and lands, and you are protected by the unseen forces. You will surely turn misfortune into good fortune and achieve your goal perfectly!

Come on, let's drink this to our hearts' content!

Upon hearing this, King Yu Rong smiled faintly and raised his cup, saying:

"Thank you for your kind words, brother."

The two wine glasses gently touched in mid-air, and each person tilted their head back and drank it all down. The clear wine went down their throats, but it seemed to carry different flavors.

Setting down his wine cup, the somber look on Yu Rong Wang's face vanished, as if the conversation had not just been about his own life-or-death crisis.

He smiled and changed the subject:

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

Brother, I recently acquired something interesting and would like to ask you to take a look.

You'll definitely like it.

"Oh?"

The monkey king's attention was indeed diverted, and he raised an eyebrow, showing curiosity.

Yu Rong Wang did not answer, but simply raised his hand and patted it gently.

The crisp sound of clapping echoed in the hall, and then the beaded curtain of the side hall rustled softly, and a gentle fragrance wafted in.

Two groups of graceful figures entered in single file, all dressed in colorful clothes and adorned with necklaces. The tinkling of their pendants as they moved was quite pleasant to hear.

They bowed their heads respectfully, their movements possessing a well-trained rhythm.

Counting carefully, there are eighteen on each side, making a total of thirty-six people.

These thirty-six were all female monkey demons with bright fur and agile figures.

The Monkey King initially glanced at them casually, but upon closer inspection of their faces and figures, he was first taken aback, then clapped his hands and burst into laughter, his face beaming with joy.

"Excellent! Excellent! I wondered what rare and interesting thing it was, but it turns out to be such a wonderful person!"

Seeing him laugh heartily, King Yu Rong's eyes also flickered with amusement, and he waved his hand, saying:

"Why aren't you dancing for the Monkey King yet?"

The sounds of string and wind instruments arose quietly, light and cheerful.

Thirty-six female monkey dancers twirled gracefully, their colorful sleeves fluttering, instantly bringing spring to the entire hall.

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After leaving Qingfu Pavilion, we followed the streets.

Before long, a shop with a spacious storefront and elegant decor appeared, with the three characters "Xuanlingfang" written on the plaque, which had a distinctly ancient charm.

The shop was quiet, with few shelves displaying items, yet each piece shone with a subtle brilliance.

A woman dressed in a light blue silk dress with a graceful figure emerged from the inner room. Upon seeing a guest, she smiled warmly.

Master Shouyue revealed his intentions.

"Sir, you have come here to find a spiritual object that can withstand the fire of the elixir and nurture the nascent soul?"

The woman in the green robe stood behind the cabinet, her face revealing undisguised surprise. She raised her beautiful eyes and carefully examined the female cultivator before her, whose temperament was as aloof as the moon.

Master Shouyue met her gaze and nodded frankly, saying:

"Exactly."

"I've heard that your Xuanlingfang is the premier trading place for spiritual treasures and materials in Tongyou City, with a well-established reputation. I suppose... you might have some connections."

Green Robe The manager of Xuanlingfang shook his head slightly after hearing this, and stroked a lustrous white jade Pixiu beside him.

Then she moved lightly, walked around the counter, and approached Master Shouyue, speaking softly:

"You flatter our shop too much, sir."

She raised her hand, gesturing for Shouyue Zhenren to look at the shop, which wasn't very big but was filled with a dazzling array of goods.

"The Nascent Soul Realm is called the Great Demon Lord among the demon race and the Great True Person within the Xuanmen. It is a transcendent and detached realm of the Supreme True Person."

Such treasures, capable of helping one overcome the tribulation of the elixir fire and condense into a nascent soul, are truly rare and highly sought-after.

Seeing that Master Shouyue's expression remained unchanged and that he was simply listening quietly, she continued:

"To be honest, sir, our shop has been open for hundreds of years and has handled quite a few spiritual items that have broken through to higher realms."

However, those who actually reached the Nascent Soul stage were few and far between, and most of them were only heard of, with no one having personally witnessed the transactions.

The man in the green robe changed the subject, his expression softening slightly:

"If you are looking for the [Condensing Essence and Transforming Truth Foundation Building Pill] to help Qi Refining cultivators lay their foundation and break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Although this pill is precious, our shop currently has no fewer than twenty in stock, all of guaranteed quality.

She added:

"If you require such items, we can provide spiritual treasures that can help Foundation Establishment cultivators condense their Golden Core, such as the Purple Mansion Nourishing Essence Ganoderma and the Heavenly Jade Liquid."

Although they are in short supply, if you are willing to wait a little while, our shop will search far and wide and may be able to find one or two suitable options.

Her gaze returned to Master Shouyue's face, carrying a hint of a businessman's sincerity and helplessness:

"However, those fortuitous items that can prevent the burning of the heart by the fire of the elixir and help one break through the elixir to form an infant..."

Please forgive my frankness, but it is not that the shop is making excuses; it is simply that we are unable to do so.

Such spiritual items are mostly treasured by prestigious sects as part of their foundation, or privately kept by certain highly skilled elders, and are not easily leaked out.

Even when transactions do occur, spirit stones are rarely used as the price; instead, items of equal rarity are usually exchanged.

Or it may be a masterpiece refined by a master alchemist, with a low success rate and extremely rare.

Although our shop has some reputation, we do not actually keep spiritual items of this caliber in stock, and we dare not presume to claim any connections.

Master Shouyue listened quietly, his expression remaining largely unchanged, but a hint of sadness still flickered in his eyes.

She knew all too well that such a rare and precious item was hard to come by, and she had come with only a sliver of hope. Now that her hope had been dashed, she was inevitably disappointed.

Song Yan and Song An stood beside their master, not daring to say a word.

The man in the green robe glanced at the group, then at the imposing Jiang Xiao, and softened his tone as he offered his guidance:

"Although our shop does not have this item, if you have an invitation from the City Lord's Mansion, you may wait a moment."

The city lord's treasure exchange event has invited many talented people from all directions, and rare treasures are on display.

At that time, cultivators from all sides will gather, and perhaps, by some stroke of luck, they will encounter some opportunities at that grand gathering.

After listening, Master Shouyue remained silent for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for speaking frankly, Manager."

Although she was somewhat disappointed, she knew that what the other party said was true.

The difficulty of reaching the Nascent Soul stage is no ordinary matter, and the items required for its passage are not easily found in ordinary shops.

The woman in the green robe returned the greeting gracefully: "You're too kind, sir. If you need anything else, please feel free to ask."

Although the shop does not have such groundbreaking spiritual items, it does have some pills for stabilizing the Golden Core and nourishing the soul, as well as some excellent materials for refining weapons.

If you are interested, you may take a look.

Before long, the group left Xuanlingfang.

The three of them, including Master Shouyue, did not buy anything else. They had previously received a favor from Gu Fuzi at Qingfu Pavilion and exchanged it for a number of practical spirit talismans at a reasonable price.

Song Yan also acquired a "Green Deer Viewing Water Inkstone" that he liked, which made him very satisfied.

As we approached a street corner, the crowd thinned out.

Master Shouyue stopped and turned to Chen Jiao, his expression sincere:

"If it weren't for your help, fellow Daoist, my Songyue Sword Sect would probably have missed out on this treasure exchange event in the City Lord's Mansion."

I will remember this sentiment, and thank you, fellow Daoist.

Just as Chen Jiao was about to offer a humble thank you, Song Yan and Song An, who were standing nearby, also bowed and expressed their gratitude.

Just then, a clear, slightly melancholic chanting voice drifted from not far away.

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