Chapter 99: The Deal

This is the gap between people:

All possessing the same “Storage Ring,” Master Qingxu had just explained how to use it; Song Ta’er was still searching for the way to store objects inside, while Bai Xiaoyue and Tu Xiaomeng were still in the process of understanding it. Yet Yan Chixia had already mastered it thoroughly.

Bai Xiaoyue, Tu Xiaomeng, and Song Ta’er couldn’t help but feel both admiration and envy.

“Brother Yan, you’re amazing!” Tu Xiaomeng exclaimed with admiration. “Master just explained the method of using the ‘Storage Ring,’ and you immediately knew how to use it!”

“Yes!” Bai Xiaoyue also expressed great respect. “You have such a strong ability to comprehend things; it’s truly beyond our reach!”

“Indeed!” Song Ta’er blushed with frustration. “I’m clearly the slowest here!”

“Heh,” Master Qingxu also couldn’t help but praise, “Danzi’s insight is truly beyond ordinary people! However, Mingzi, Congzi, and Chizi, don’t be anxious. Although the formula I explained for the ‘Storage Ring’ is simple, truly mastering it requires time. So don’t rush. If you can grasp the usage within three days, that will be considered very fast...”

Before Master Qingxu could finish speaking, Yan Chixia, Bai Xiaoyue, Tu Xiaomeng, and Song Ta’er suddenly saw a flash before their eyes. In an instant, Immortal Jiuxiao and She Meier appeared right in front of them.

“Oh, what a lively scene here!” She Meier was the first to speak. “Master Qingxu, we’ve come again!”

“Good!” Master Qingxu immediately laughed aloud. “Immortal Jiuxiao, She Meier, welcome!”

Yan Chixia, Bai Xiaoyue, Tu Xiaomeng, and Song Ta’er all greeted Immortal Jiuxiao and She Meier in turn.

Jiuxiao and She Meier returned the greetings in unison.

After some polite exchanges, Immortal Jiuxiao got straight to the point:

“Master Qingxu, how is your health? Have you fully recovered?”

“Thanks to Immortal Jiuxiao’s great assistance, my humble body has completely healed!”

“That’s excellent,” Jiuxiao nodded. “Master Qingxu, I came here today for three reasons: first, to check on your health; second, to personally thank you for generously giving Meier the ‘Dew-Infused Jade’; and third, to propose a trade—are you willing?”

Master Qingxu was deeply honored and replied:

“Immortal Jiuxiao, you hold me in such high regard! What merit or ability do I possess to warrant your personal visit? She Meier tirelessly journeyed thousands of miles to find me the ‘Danxin Fruit’ and the ‘Revival Stone.’ It is only right that I gift her the ‘Dew-Infused Jade.’ There is no need for your thanks. If you have any instructions, please speak freely; I dare not disobey.”

“Good, straightforward!” Immortal Jiuxiao nodded. “Since that’s the case, I will be frank. Since yesterday, after my Meier witnessed your ‘Paper Painting Talisman Technique,’ she has been unable to sleep, her heart deeply concerned! She wishes to learn your ‘Paper Painting Talisman Technique,’ and if you are willing to assist and generously teach her, this item will belong to you!”

At that moment, Jiuxiao casually waved her hand, and a mineral about the size of a fist appeared in her jade palm.

Yan Chixia, Bai Xiaoyue, Tu Xiaomeng, and Song Ta’er looked on, unfamiliar with the stone. Seeing this, Master Qingxu was taken aback and exclaimed:

“Ah? ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal’! Immortal Jiuxiao, this… this… you have one too?”

“Yes!” Jiuxiao said calmly. “Well then, Master Qingxu, do you need this ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal’ or not?”

“I need it, I need it very much!” Master Qingxu was deeply moved. “The ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal’ is something I have long dreamed of… Immortal, today you truly come as a timely help!”

“In that case, shall we finalize our trade?” Jiuxiao asked.

“Of course.” Master Qingxu responded readily. “She Meier saved my life; even without the ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal,’ if she wishes to learn the ‘Paper Painting Talisman Technique,’ I would gladly agree.”

“Good!” Jiuxiao smiled broadly. “Meier, present the gift.”

“Yes, Master!” She Meier beamed with joy, quickly took the ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal,’ and approached Master Qingxu with a sweet voice, “Master Qingxu, thank you for your generous teaching. I apologize for troubling you; please accept this ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal’!”

“Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!” Master Qingxu expressed his gratitude repeatedly, overwhelmed with emotion as he took the crystal. “She Meier, I am honored that you value my ‘Paper Painting Talisman Technique’… I will wholeheartedly teach you!”

“Thank you for your kindness, Master!” She Meier smiled brightly. “Master, I have an impertinent request; I wonder if you would agree?”

“No problem.” Master Qingxu replied without hesitation. “Speak freely.”

She Meier glanced joyfully at Yan Chixia and said:

“Now that you have the ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal’ and no distractions, you may not have time to teach me the ‘Paper Painting Talisman Technique.’ So, I was thinking, since Master Yan Chixia’s ‘Paper Painting Talisman Technique’ is also excellent, why not let him teach me?”

“Very well, as you wish.” Master Qingxu answered loudly. “Danzi, from now on you’re responsible for teaching She Meier the ‘Paper Painting Talisman Technique.’”

“Yes, Master.” Yan Chixia agreed enthusiastically. “Meier, congratulations; your wish has come true!”

“Hee hee hee…” She Meier smiled radiantly. “We share the joy! Bai Xiaoyue, Tu Xiaomeng, Song Ta’er, from now on we are classmates. I hope you will look after me!”

Bai Xiaoyue, Tu Xiaomeng, and Song Ta’er all responded warmly:

“Of course!”

Since Tu Xiaomeng was still thinking fondly of She Meier’s ‘Shadowless Silk Veil’ and ‘Ruyi Divine Boat,’ she added with a smile:

“Sister Meier, I have a bed in my room. If you get tired while studying here, you can rest on my bed anytime. Also, feel free to use anything in my room!”

She Meier was deeply touched upon hearing this:

“Xiaomeng, you’re so kind!”

Seeing She Meier quickly become close with Bai Xiaoyue and Tu Xiaomeng, Immortal Jiuxiao felt very pleased. After giving She Meier some final advice, she bid farewell to Master Qingxu and left Qingxu Temple using the “Gentle Breeze Dispersal” escape technique.

After Jiuxiao vanished, Yan Chixia, Bai Xiaoyue, Tu Xiaomeng, and Song Ta’er immediately gathered around Master Qingxu, excitedly examining the ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal.’

The crystal was about the size of a fist, roughly round in shape, crystal-clear with a jade-green hue, containing specks of red, yellow, and gold, and interspersed with thin white mineral veins...

“Ah!” Yan Chixia exclaimed involuntarily as he watched. “Such a beautiful ‘Heavenly Uranium Crystal’! Master, now that you possess it, will you be able to break through the bottleneck at the late Tribulation Crossing stage soon?”