Chapter 259: The Time-Space Elder, Possessor of the Fate-Shielding Supreme Treasure
"The owner of this True Immortal Fruit has stated that only Red Dust Immortals are eligible to bid," Huang Yan said with a smile. "Whoever can swear by their divine soul to accept any three conditions they propose can take the True Immortal Fruit! Of course, this doesn't involve one's life!"
"Any three random conditions?" Upon hearing this, the Red Dust Immortals all furrowed their brows, showing some hesitation.
The very nature of cultivation was to seek freedom and ease. They had become Red Dust Immortals and could ascend to the Immortal Realm at any time to enjoy themselves. If they were bound by conditions, it would be like shackles on their souls, which was very uncomfortable.
To be controlled by someone in exchange for a single True Immortal Fruit was something they were extremely unwilling to do.
For a while, the venue fell silent, with no one speaking up.
"Do none of you desire this True Immortal Fruit?" Huang Yan said with a light smile.
"Since the rest of you are not interested, then I, Long Yi, will claim it. Our Five-Clawed Golden Dragon clan is powerful, with over a dozen Red Dust Immortals. Accepting three arbitrary conditions is not a problem for us." Suddenly, a hearty laugh resounded.
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"Since Brother Long is willing to accept the three arbitrary conditions, we won't compete with you. Your clan is powerful indeed. Should anything be amiss, you can cope with it. We, with our limited strength, dare not be so easily constrained by others!" said a Red Dust Immortal out loud.
"Indeed, only your Five-Clawed Golden Dragon clan has the might to accept such terms."
"Haha, my fellow cultivators are too kind," Long Yi laughed.
"Since Elder Long Yi is willing to accept the three arbitrary conditions, the True Immortal Fruit is now yours," Huang Yan said with a smile. "With that, this auction comes to an end. Thank you all for your support!"
"Those who have won items in the auction, please wait a moment. We will deliver the items to each of you."
As soon as Huang Yan finished speaking, he transformed into a streak of light and disappeared from the spot.
In the VIP room, Yang Ji waited quietly. Soon enough, Yin Ya entered with a brocade box, smiling.
"Elder, this is the Time Stone you've won at the auction. Please take a look!"
Yang Ji took the brocade box, opened it, and saw a Time Stone inside that resembled glazed glass and radiated a rich Power of Time. "Thank you, Immortal Fairy!"
"You're welcome, Elder!" Yin Ya responded, seeing that Yang Ji had accepted the Time Stone. She continued, "Elder, I have another message for you. The seller of the Time Stone has spent one billion Medicine Pills for us at the Myriad Realms Tower to ask if you would meet him when you are free."
"Oh, he wants to see me?" Yang Ji was surprised but only contemplated for a moment before nodding in agreement, "Alright, then have him come here to see me."
"Very well, Elder. I'll go and relay your message!" Yin Ya nodded and slowly left the room.
"Big brother, that person actually wants to meet you? What does he want?" Buddha Child asked, puzzled.
"We'll know when he arrives," Yang Ji replied, sipping his tea leisurely without giving it much thought.
Suddenly, a loud and cheerful voice rang from outside the door, "Haha, I've kept you waiting, friend."
The door opened to reveal a middle-aged man, an Eight Tribulations Immortal. He was dressed in a magnificent robe and had a refined and amiable countenance, one that seemed capable of swallowing the stars, exuding an approachable and kind air. He looked more like a merchant than a combative cultivator.
"Fellow cultivator, my name is Hua Linjun, and I am in charge of the 'Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly.' I hope you don't mind this bold request for a meeting!"
"Please come in!" Yang Ji spoke faintly, picking up another cup and pouring some tea.
"I've yet to ask for your esteemed name," Hua Linjun said with a smile as he sat down.
"I am Luo Xiong. Does fellow cultivator seek me out for something in particular?" inquired Yang Ji placidly.
"Indeed, there is a matter! Fellow cultivator, you spent over a hundred billion Medicine Pills on a Time Stone, showing you are determined to have it. I presume there's significant use for it!" Hua Linjun paused for a moment, then added with a smile, "As far as I know, the Time Stone is extremely difficult to refine. Only a cultivator who has studied the Dao of Time can refine it."
"If I may ask so boldly, does fellow cultivator practice the Dao of Time?"
Yang Ji glanced at his interlocutor and nodded, "Indeed, I have studied the Dao of Time. Why do you ask?"
Overjoyed at the response, Hua Linjun complimented him, "The Dao of Time is incredibly challenging to comprehend. Fellow cultivator, you are a marvel indeed, not only to have learned it but to have reached the level of a Three Tribulations Immortal. I am in awe."
"I came to seek out fellow cultivator because I have a request. I have a friend who also studies the Dao of Time and wishes to craft a Time Magical Treasure. However, it's exceedingly complex, and one person alone is not enough. He has been searching for years and has yet to find a powerful practitioner who has studied the Dao of Time. Today, by chance, with the use of a Time Stone as a guide, I came across you."
"Oh? So, Brocade Hua, you want me to help your friend craft the Magical Treasure?" Yang Ji looked at him and said ponderously.
"Exactly!" Hua Linjun smiled. "As compensation, I'll give you another Time Stone. Although it's much smaller than the one you currently possess—merely the size of a thumb."
As he spoke, he took out a brocade box and opened it. Inside was indeed a small Time Stone.
"What do you say to this, fellow cultivator?" Hua Linjun asked, looking towards Yang Ji.
"Deal!" Yang Ji replied promptly, not hesitating at all. The offer was too tempting to refuse.
"..." Seeing how quickly Yang Ji agreed took Hua Linjun aback for a moment before he burst into hearty laughter. "Straightforward and decisive. What a refreshingly frank person!"