Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

"Wealth can communicate with the divine?"

Upon hearing these words, Qingyun's expression turned unfathomable, leaving others unable to guess what he was truly thinking.

"Exactly."

The Shopkeeper's smile grew more resplendent, though his voice dropped low, exuding a certain eerie magic.

"Given your extraordinary origins, you must be aware that this rule applies everywhere, irrespective of the realm or the world."

After a pause, he continued:

"It's just that in Immortal City, the extent to which it applies has become extremely pronounced. In fact, the existence of the Time Copper Coins, which form the foundation of Bliss Fairy Island, already says it all."

"Bribery is not quite the right term. To be precise, it should be termed purchasing. You don't actually think that only this place can be called the Bliss Ghost Market, do you?"

"What do you mean?"

Qingyun focused his gaze and asked pensively.

"The entire Immortal City—no, it would be more accurate to say the entire Bliss Fairy Island—is essentially the Bliss Ghost Market. Here, as long as you have the money, enough money, all things including treasures, secret techniques, and even identities can be bought."

"Even the Immortal City beneath our feet!"

"Of course, just like your Human Race conducts trade, 'It' also selects buyers who possess sufficient qualifications."

"Nobility?!"

Qingyun asked somewhat uncertainly.

"Correct! The identity of the nobility is the key to entering the true Bliss Ghost Market. However—"

The other party fell suddenly silent, and the chubby hand on the table stealthily raised a finger, seeming to hint at something.

Witnessing this, Qingyun was momentarily startled, but then, without any hesitation, he took out one thousand bronze coins and placed them on the counter.

The Shopkeeper nodded imperceptibly and continued with a smile, "However, I still recommend that guests try to accomplish the 5,000 victories at the Star-picking Tower or reach the top three in the Devil God Ranking, while also amassing at least a million bronze coins before Bliss Fairy Island closes."

"Please enlighten me further, Shopkeeper."

Qingyun bowed his hands in salute and asked, puzzled.

To his knowledge, both the rewards for the Star-picking Tower victories and the ranking rewards of the Devil God Ranking were out of his control. If that was the case, what was the use of accumulating bronze coins?

Could it be—

He suddenly came to a realization, understanding something.

Behind the counter.

Watching the customer's expressions, the Shopkeeper smiled satisfactorily, his face showing a look of approval as if dealing with a teachable child.

Did he truly think any random person could sway him with a mere thousand bronze coins? Were it not for the fact that this young man was bound by a massive Karma, involving several great beings, would he have even bothered to give a hint?

"Guest need not ask more, when the time comes, simply refuse the rewards from God-Demon Tower and Star-picking Tower."

"Refuse the rewards?"

Qingyun fell into deep thought.

...

...

A night passed.

In a courtyard within the Inner City.

The very eleven Feathered True Immortals whom the Causal Body had met at the Immortal Fish Alliance's residence the previous day were gathered here, whispering amongst themselves.

And in the center of the crowd.

The Unihorn Creature who had boldly declared to battle the Purple Gold Triad in the Star-Picking Tower now looked around furtively, his eyes filled with an inerasable fear.

He certainly knew the owner of this courtyard—it was none other than Wu Yusheng, one of the only two in the top ten of the Devil God Ranking from the Immortal Fish Alliance, also hailed as the current Alliance Hierarch.

The Unihorn Creature had thought it was merely a joking title, but now it seemed there was no mistake.

"He's actually wooed eight Feathered beings within the Alliance under the radar, could Wu Yusheng really be planning to usurp Fairy Gong Yu? But the problem is, why is Guan Dao You here too?"

The Unihorn Creature couldn't believe what he was thinking, his focus eventually landing on the man from the Human Race who had previously accompanied him to recruit the Purple Gold Triad.

If he remembered correctly, that person was always one of Fairy Gong Yu's trusted aides; why did he turn too?

Wait! Why did he say 'too'?

As a respectable Feathered True Immortal, why should he be acting out such despicable postures?

He was puzzled but dared not say anything, standing silently in his place.

Suddenly.

Clomp, clomp—

Along with deliberately amplified footsteps approaching quickly, everyone in the courtyard instantly became silent, their expressions returning to solemnity.

The whispers that were present moments ago seemed to have never occurred.

"Gathering everyone here in haste today is due to an urgent matter that can't be delayed; I hope for your understanding," Wu Yusheng walked slowly forward with a gentle smile, speaking in a soft voice.

"The Hierarch is too serious, given the gravity of the situation, we all understand," the man from the Human Race quickly approached him, agreeing with restraint.

Hearing this.

The other Feathered beings in the courtyard likewise didn't want to be outdone, joining in:

"Compared to your concerns for important matters, Hierarch, what we bring up is insignificant."

"Haha, even if you didn't summon me, I would have wanted to trouble you today."

"..."

Instantly, the once-quiet courtyard bustled with activity again.

Among them, only the Unihorn Creature stood with widened eyes, looking bewilderedly at his familiar companions as if he had just met them for the first time.

What was going on? Despite being a dignified Feathered True Immortal, why endure such nauseating posturing?