Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 531: Chapter 284: Ten Million Taels Per Slot

Later, after hearing eyewitness accounts from people in the city, he became all but certain and immediately went to Cheng Zongyang’s residence.

The Cultivation Immortality Realm—a place countless people had searched for over hundreds of years—had appeared, just like that!

It would be a lie to say he wasn’t desperate and excited, but the composure he had cultivated over many years allowed him to suppress the turmoil in his heart. He still possessed that much self-control.

"Zongyang, this..."

After sitting down, the old man waved his hand, stopping Chen Kaishan beside him from speaking. With a piercing gaze fixed on Cheng Zongyang, he said:

"There’s no need for an introduction. I am Yu Wenlin, one of the eighteen Chiefs of the Da Yi Commerce Association in Da Liang, responsible for the affairs of Xiangyang Prefecture. You said that for ten million taels, one can purchase a spot to enter the Cultivation Immortality Realm. Is that correct?"

Cheng Zongyang nodded. "That’s right."

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Yu Wenlin stared intently at Cheng Zongyang and said in a low voice, "Young Friend Cheng, ten million taels for a single spot is no small price. How am I to know you’ve actually been there? And that you haven’t just stumbled upon some Cultivator’s abandoned cave and are now merely bluffing?"

Cheng Zongyang smiled faintly and replied at a leisurely pace, "Out of respect for your age, I shall address you as Senior. Whether you believe me or not is none of my concern, nor do I need to prove anything to anyone.

These are my terms.

Pay the fee, and I’ll arrange a time to take you there. How you cultivate and survive on the other side is your business, not mine. To put it bluntly, I’m just the ferryman. My job is done once I get you to the other shore."

Hearing this, Yu Wenlin’s expression shifted, and a hint of displeasure crept into his voice. "You’ve got quite an attitude, kid. Aren’t you afraid..."

Cheng Zongyang crossed his arms, his expression firm as he cut the other man off. "Don’t bother with threats. Ten million taels per spot. How many do you want? This is a one-time offer. Next time, payment will be in Spirit Stones."

Yu Wenlin’s expression darkened. He stared at Cheng Zongyang, his mind racing.

’The Array is definitely real. I came here for a transaction, but I had other ideas as well.’

But as he looked at Cheng Zongyang’s impossibly young face, a strange glint appeared in his eyes.

’Chen Kaishan said the kid was only gone for a few months. Even if he found the place, considering the round trip, he couldn’t possibly have learned any real skills.’

’In all its years of searching, the Da Yi Commerce Association may not have found the Cultivation Immortality Realm, but we’ve uncovered some ruins and immortal caves, and acquired some precious items.’

’If I can just capture him, I have plenty of ways to pry the information out of him.’

His mind made up, Yu Wenlin let out a soft laugh and said, "Very well. We’ll take three spots. But as for the timing of this transaction, Young Friend Cheng, what do you have in mind? Also, you mentioned that future transactions will be in Spirit Stones. Could you elaborate on that?"

Cheng Zongyang answered without hesitation. "Have the silver taels ready, and I will take you to the Cultivation Immortality Realm. As for Spirit Stones, that’s a matter for another time."

Yu Wenlin frowned slightly. "About the silver taels... delivering thirty million taels here will take a considerable amount of time. And how would you even carry it all away?"

Cheng Zongyang said calmly, "You have a point, Senior. That’s why I will go to the Commerce Association’s Money Shop headquarters in the Prefecture City and collect the silver taels myself. As for how I’ll carry it, I have my methods."

Yu Wenlin sensed the assertiveness in Cheng Zongyang’s tone and sighed internally. ’This kid is either genuinely powerful, or he’s just grown arrogant because he found the place and has something to lean on.’

’Although, on the way here, Chen Kaishan had described Cheng Zongyang’s character, and he didn’t seem to be the arrogant type.’

’For now, to get into the Cultivation Immortality Realm, I can only suppress the urge to make a move. Once I know the location, I’ll deal with this kid properly.’ He immediately said:

"Fine. We do have thirty million taels of silver at the Xiangyang Prefecture headquarters. But before that, perhaps Young Friend Cheng could demonstrate the methods of a Cultivator? It would be an eye-opening experience for me, and it would also give me something to report back to the Commerce Association."

Cheng Zongyang sneered inwardly. He knew the old man wanted to test his strength, but he wasn’t afraid. He nodded. "Since Senior wishes to see, I’ll give you a small demonstration."

As he spoke, a palm-sized flag materialized in his hand with a mere thought. He glanced at a large boulder in the rockery in the courtyard outside and gave the flag a casual wave.

Instantly, a bolt of lightning struck from the clear blue sky. Without any warning, it descended and slammed into the boulder. With an earth-shattering BOOM, the massive rock was instantly pulverized into dust.

This display made both Yu Wenlin and Chen Kaishan’s eyes go wide, their faces etched with utter shock.

A chill ran down Yu Wenlin’s spine. He was secretly thankful that his earlier impulse had remained just that—a thought—and that he hadn’t tried to force Cheng Zongyang’s hand. ’Even if I used my Protective Gang Qi, I could never have blocked that terrifying bolt of lightning! It’s horrifying!’

’The methods of a Cultivator are truly as miraculous as they are powerful.’

But this only fueled his desperate desire to enter the Cultivation Immortality Realm!

’As long as I can get to the Cultivation Immortality Realm, it doesn’t matter if this kid respects me or not!’

"Truly incredible," Yu Wenlin murmured.

Cheng Zongyang observed their expressions and felt a bit resigned. ’I managed to intimidate them, but it was a waste of the Spirit Stone’s Spiritual Power. Still, a small demonstration was necessary.’ He calmly asked:

"Do you believe me now, Senior?"

Yu Wenlin nodded hastily. "I believe you. I believe you. Young Friend Cheng’s Divine Abilities are truly vast. So, when do we leave?"

His tone had become noticeably more respectful.

But Cheng Zongyang added, "Senior, now that we have an agreement, I hope there won’t be any complications. Otherwise, you’ll have to bear the consequences."

Yu Wenlin replied solemnly, "Rest assured, Young Friend Cheng. The Da Yi Commerce Association will honor our agreement. Thirty million taels is a trivial sum for us."

"Then let’s go." Cheng Zongyang started walking out of the study. "My time is limited."

Yu Wenlin and Chen Kaishan followed close behind.

When they reached the courtyard, they saw Cheng Zongyang unexpectedly produce a Flying Shuttle. He stepped onto it and said to the elder, "Get on. Let’s make this quick!"

Realizing what it was, Yu Wenlin immediately stepped on, his heart pounding with excitement.

’Flying with a Magical Artifact... I’ve only read about it in the fragmented scrolls left behind in ancient ruins and immortal caves.’

’And now I’m experiencing it firsthand!’

Chen Kaishan wanted to get on and try it himself, but he knew they were on official business, so he didn’t follow. He simply cupped his hands toward Yu Wenlin. "A safe journey, Elder Yu."

As he spoke, the Flying Cloud Shuttle gradually turned invisible and vanished from his sight.

Cheng Zongyang took Yu Wenlin and ascended straight into the sky. Aboard the Flying Cloud Shuttle, Yu Wenlin stared at the scenery below, his face flushed with excitement.

’I’ve lived for so long, sought the path to immortality for decades, and now I’m finally getting to experience the feeling of flight!’

’One day, I’ll be able to fly on a magical artifact just as casually!’

"Senior, you’ll have to give me directions. I don’t know the way to the Prefecture City. Also, what’s the approximate distance?"

Cheng Zongyang said to the elder beside him, who was constantly gazing from side to side.

"Ah? Yes, yes, I’ll give directions. You pilot it," Yu Wenlin immediately agreed.

After getting his bearings, he immediately pointed toward a mountain range ahead. "Head northeast, toward that mountain forest. If you were to follow the official road, the journey is about three thousand four hundred li."

After asking a few more questions about the direction and distance, Cheng Zongyang had a clear idea of the route. "Alright," he said. "Hold on tight."

’Since I can fly and I have the direction, there’s no need to follow the roads. Flying in a straight line will drastically shorten the journey and save a lot of Spirit Stones.’

’It was the same way I flew from the coast to Jade Peak County.’

As he thought this, the Flying Cloud Shuttle banked and shot off toward the northeast of the County Town, vanishing in a flash.

Aboard the Flying Cloud Shuttle, Yu Wenlin watched the scenery blur past below and the clouds they occasionally pierced. While his heart swelled with an immense sense of grandeur, he was also calculating how to squeeze more benefits out of his deal with Cheng Zongyang.

’Going to the Cultivation Immortality Realm is a certainty, and I have plans for the other two spots. But I’m completely in the dark about the realm itself, so I’ll naturally have to learn more from Cheng Zongyang.’

’Information about Spirit Stones, Cultivation, rules of conduct, and so on.’

’An Innate Great Perfection master is considered top-tier here, but in the Cultivation Immortality Realm, a Cultivator could likely deal with one of us with no trouble at all.’

The flight speed was incredibly fast. Cheng Zongyang, focused on steering, showed no interest in conversation. Yu Wenlin, for his part, was afraid of disturbing his control of the Flying Shuttle, so he didn’t dare speak, let alone think of taking this opportunity to attack.

’After all, they were high in the sky. If something went wrong, the fall would either kill him or leave him crippled for life!’