Free Web NovelChapter 643: Chapter 24: Unexpected Harvest
"Daoist Zhou, regarding a treasure that contains Celestial Thunder Power, I have some information. If you are interested, after the exchange meeting ends,
please come to the private room number Jia Si on the third floor for a talk!"
Hearing this, Zhou Xun’s heart stirred. He glanced around and saw a young man in purple smiling at him—none other than the True Monarch Thunder Prison!
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun subtly nodded.
True Monarch Thunder Prison is a well-known Thunder Dao cultivator in the Central Continent. His words are bound to be highly credible.
Soon, it was the end of the exchange meeting, and the last person was True Monarch Yama.
He stood up, flipped his palm, and a cyan jade talisman appeared in his hand. What was more astonishing was that it depicted a large five-clawed hand glowing with cyan light.
"I don’t have anything to exchange with everyone; however, there’s one matter I need your help to look into,"
he said, picking up the jade talisman and continuing slowly:
"This is a Profound Demon Golden Talisman, and there are a total of five of them. If anyone has information about this item, Yu Mou is willing to owe him a favor!"
Having said this, he glanced around and showed the jade talisman to everyone!
When Zhou Xun saw the shape of this talisman, he was startled in his heart.
Years ago, when hunting Thunder Flood Dragons in the Chaotic Domain, he once obtained a Golden Claw Jade Talisman, exactly like the one in True Monarch Yama’s hand except for the color.
"Could it be that the talisman in my possession is what True Monarch Yama longs for? It seems its origin is not ordinary!"
After all, at the level of True Monarch Yama, ordinary treasures would no longer interest him!
However, Zhou Xun did not stand up to speak. Even if he chose to trade, it would be done privately.
True Monarch Yama waited for a long time, and since no one stood up, he sat down with a look of disappointment.
This also marked the end of the entire exchange meeting.
"Younger Brother Zhou, since the exchange meeting has ended, shall we have a few drinks together?" True Monarch Qianchuan said with a smile,
He and Elder Hong, along with Daoist He, were meeting for the first time, but as colleagues from the Immortal City, they should interact more. Unfortunately, he had an appointment with True Monarch Thunder Prison, so he had to decline!
"Since Brother Fang has invited, how can Zhou Mou refuse? Unfortunately, I have some urgent matters and cannot attend. Please forgive me, Daoist Brother,"
"How about meeting another day? I’ll host and invite a few others." Zhou Xun clasped his hands in response,
"Since Brother Zhou has matters to attend to, another day then. Don’t forget to bring your Spiritual Mist Tea—Elder Hong has been thinking about it since he tasted it at my place last time!"
True Monarch Qianchuan laughed heartily!
"Elder Hong loves my Spirit Tea; Zhou Xun is honored. I will certainly pay a visit!" Zhou Xun nodded!
Then, he instructed Jiang Wanning to return early, bid farewell to everyone, and headed directly to private room number Jia Si on the third floor.
...
Upon pushing open the door, he saw a young man in a purple magic robe sitting inside. His gaze was exceptionally sharp, as if thunder arcs were still flickering,
and it was the famous True Monarch Thunder Prison of the Central Continent.
Upon hearing the sound of the door, the young man immediately turned his head and, upon seeing Zhou Xun, his expression softened instantly and he greeted him with a smile:
"Daoist Zhou is here. You know, this is our first official meeting. Please, have a seat!"
"Daoist Brother Thunder Prison is too kind!" Zhou Xun took the opportunity to sit down opposite the young man!
"I feel an instant connection with you, Daoist Brother. If you don’t mind, feel free to call me ’Brother Lin’ or ’Lin Fei’!"
The young man showed a familiar expression and then said:
"After today, Daoist Zhou, you are likely to become famous worldwide. True Monarch Yama rarely praises others!"
"Alliance Leader Yu simply found me pleasing to the eye and favored me a bit... However, Brother Lin, who condensed an Immortal Golden Core at eighty-nine and successfully formed a Nascent Soul just over two hundred and sixty years old,"
"now even having the record of killing a Tier Four Demon Emperor, I think Brother Lin is the future powerful cultivator of our Central Continent!"
Zhou Xun said,
"Hahaha, Brother Zhou truly is a charming person!" The young man laughed heartily and raised his cup in hand,
"This is ’Qingpingyue,’ a signature wine of Qingyue Tower, with only nine jars supplied each year. Brother Zhou, have a taste!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun immediately picked up his cup and clinked it with True Monarch Thunder Prison’s, drinking it all in one go.
The wine entered his throat, and a surge of pure Spiritual Qi rose, filling his meridians,
its effect surprisingly surpassing even his ’Pill Origin Wine’ by a few points!
"Truly good wine!" Zhou Xun exclaimed,
As they drank the spirited wine, they began chatting casually for a while before finally discussing the main business,
"By the way, at today’s exchange meeting, Brother Lin mentioned having news about the Thunder Element Treasure. Please, enlighten me!"
Hearing this, True Monarch Thunder Prison smiled and then said:
"Has Brother Zhou ever heard of the name ’Thunder Prison’?"
"Thunder Prison? Could it be one of the legendary Seven Forbidden Lands of the Human Realm mentioned in the scriptures?" Zhou Xun said in surprise. Could it be that True Monarch Thunder Prison actually found this location!
"Yes, indeed!" True Monarch Thunder Prison nodded,
"The reason I achieved what I have today is largely related to this Thunder Prison, which is why I use it as my Daoist title!"
True Monarch Thunder Prison said,
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun understood that it seems True Monarch Thunder Prison must have gained tremendous benefits in his youth from inside it.
"So what Brother Lin means is... the Thunder Element Treasure is in this Thunder Prison?"
"Correct!"
The young man nodded and continued,
"Since Thunder Prison is one of the Seven Forbidden Lands of the Human Realm, it’s naturally not so simple. Back in the day, my entry was due to a combination of ignorance, fearlessness, and luck,"
"But knowing its fame now, I don’t dare to be as reckless as back then. I can’t believe I’ll be lucky twice in a row!"
"So, for many years, I have been searching for a way to enter Thunder Prison, and finally, a few years ago, I found a way,"
"But this method requires gathering five Nascent Soul Stage Thunder Cultivators. I have already summoned four other Daoist brothers previously,"
"If Brother Zhou joins us, the five of us together can enter that Thunder Prison. How can we not find any treasure containing Thunder Element Power then?"
"What do you think, Brother Zhou?"
Zhou Xun’s face turned pensive, and he didn’t agree so quickly, cautiously saying:
"The Thunder Prison, known as one of the Seven Forbidden Lands of the Human Realm, is not to be taken lightly. But if we only act on the periphery, with our combined cultivation, the danger should be manageable!"
"Back then, I could enter because I only moved in the periphery at the Foundation Establishment Stage!"
"Of course, if we get too greedy and insist on venturing deeper inside, it will be unpredictable!" True Monarch Thunder Prison remarked,
Thinking that all the rumors about the Thunder Element Power abound in Thunder Prison, Zhou Xun realized that if he could truly enter, his strength would definitely rise to a higher level. The danger seemed manageable,
after all, in today’s Central Continent, the strongest Thunder Cultivator is only at Middle-Stage Nascent Soul,
Given his current strength, even if he could not handle it, at least he could not escape, especially since he had the Small Shifting Talisman in hand,
"Thunder Prison, said to be filled with Thunder Elemental Power. If I can indeed go in, my strength will definitely advance a stage. The risk seems worth it,"
"I agree!"
True Monarch Thunder Prison was overjoyed upon hearing this,
"Haha, with Brother Zhou joining us, this journey will definitely be successful. There’s one more thing I need to ask upfront!"
"Since the Land of Thunder Prison involves secrets, you and I need to vow with a Heart Demon Oath that before we set off, no one should disclose it to others, and none of the five of us shall attack each other!"
"I was initially worried about trust issues among the five of us, but with this Heart Demon Oath, that concern is greatly alleviated,"
"As for the five Spirit Stones,
"it’s a small matter. Brother Lin has contributed much, so naturally, he should get some compensation. Five Spirit Stones are not much, indeed,"
"Of course, if any question still lingers in your mind, please ask, Brother Lin?"
