Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 594: Chapter 309: Relic Items (2)

Besides, with the Wilderness World and the Ice and Fire Cultivation Immortality Realm backing him, he really wasn’t short on such pitiful resources.

He would be better off spending this time improving his Cultivation or exploring the temples in the Wilderness World.

Time passed quickly. Another half-month went by after his talk with Tang Feng. There were only seven days left until the group was set to travel to the Cultivation Immortality Realm.

But at that moment, Chen Kaishan brought Tang Feng to the Cheng Residence once again.

In the living room, Chen Kaishan was holding a medium-sized wooden box.

"Mr. Cheng, I sent word for people to conduct a thorough search of the treasury and intelligence archives, and they actually found a few items that might be what you’re looking for," Tang Feng said, getting straight to the point.

A hint of interest appeared on Cheng Zongyang’s face. "Oh? Do tell, Lord Tang."

Tang Feng opened the box Chen Kaishan was holding, took out a yellowed, leather-bound ancient book, and said:

"This ancient book was discovered in the ruins of a cave estate on an island out at sea. Based on some of the illustrations, its contents appear to be strange tales and anecdotes about the Cultivation Immortality Realm from several hundred years ago. Perhaps it will be helpful to you, Mr. Cheng."

"We also have this Jade Slab engraved with text; a sheet of Beast Hide Paper; a Damaged Map; and this pouch, which we believe to be one of the legendary Storage Pouches. These are all the items that have been preserved. They were delivered via a rider on an Exotic Beast. Mr. Cheng, would you like to have a look?"

Cheng Zongyang stood up, his expression serious and solemn. He first took the ancient book, flipped through a few pages, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

’This ancient book certainly has some value. The script is ancient, the same as the ancient script found in the Ice and Fire Cultivation Immortality Realm and the Wilderness World.’

However, he only flipped through a few pages before setting it aside. ’We haven’t made a deal yet, after all. He’d probably complain if I look too closely.’

The Jade Slab was the size of a baby’s palm and felt slightly warm in his hand. It was indeed inscribed with characters. He could understand them; it was titled—Message Jade Scroll.

However, Cheng Zongyang lacked Divine Sense and was unable to probe it.

Next was the Beast Hide Paper. The Da Yi Commerce Association had been unable to translate the ancient script, so they had no idea what it said.

Cheng Zongyang glanced at it. Written on it was the name of an elixir—Foundation Establishment Pill Formula.

’Seeing the name, Cheng Zongyang was left speechless. ’No wonder it was preserved so well. The formula must be incredibly valuable.’’

’But he didn’t need it. As long as he had Points, he could get as many Foundation Establishment Pills as he wanted. Even without it, given Zhang Jinquan’s Antidote Talent, it wouldn’t be difficult to reverse-engineer the formula once he became a Cultivator.’

Next was the map, which looked like it had been chewed in half, and a palm-sized pouch.

Only half of the map remained. This half showed routes, but with no text or labels, it was impossible to know what location it depicted.

As for the last item, the Storage Pouch, Cheng Zongyang tried to open it to no avail. ’This must mean it’s not a generic model, and it’s not a low-tier pouch either. Otherwise, its innate Array Patterns would have dissipated over the past few centuries.’

’So, of all these things, only the first book and the map are of any immediate use. I can’t even open the others yet.’ He pushed the items aside and said to Tang Feng,

"For the book, the map, the jade, and the beast hide, I can trade you one Tier Three Array-Breaking Talisman. Based on your description, the fact that your array hasn’t broken after more than a decade of being bombarded proves it’s at least Tier Three. As long as you apply this talisman, any array up to Tier Three will be broken, no matter how powerful."

"As for the pouch, I’d need to take it to the Cultivation Immortality Realm to have it appraised. Whether I win or lose on it is a gamble I’ll have to take myself. So, what do you want for it?"

Tang Feng frowned. "All four of those for a single Array-Breaking Talisman?"

Cheng Zongyang chuckled. "Do you think you could sell these items for a hundred or so Spirit Stones in the Cultivation Immortality Realm?"

Tang Feng was speechless. He didn’t know the prices, but none of the items looked particularly valuable. His gaze then fell on the object suspected of being a Storage Pouch. After a moment’s thought, he took it back and said, "This item... I think I’ll have my descendants take it to the Cultivation Immortality Realm to have it appraised personally in the future."

Cheng Zongyang didn’t seem to mind. "Suit yourself. The items you brought are only worth one Array-Breaking Talisman. You can think it over; I’m here for another seven days. Oh, and out of consideration for our deal, let me give you a word of warning. If that Storage Pouch is taken to the Cultivation Immortality Realm for appraisal, it’s best to open it secretly yourself, only after you’ve developed your own Divine Sense. If you entrust it to someone else... well, if there’s nothing valuable inside, you’ll be fine. But if there is, watch your back."

Having said his piece, Cheng Zongyang waited for a response.

Tang Feng didn’t hesitate. He had initially hoped to trade the Storage Pouch for Spirit Stones, but the thought that it might contain valuable items—and that selling it rashly would be a huge loss—made him reconsider. So, he didn’t waver, saying, "Let’s make the trade."

With the exchange confirmed, Cheng Zongyang made an excuse to leave. He went to his study and retrieved a Tier Three Array-Breaking Talisman from the Wilderness World.

It was a spare he kept for the exploration teams, ready to be used at a moment’s notice should they encounter a Divine Temple or any other location protected by an Array.

Back in the living room, Cheng Zongyang handed the Array-Breaking Talisman to Tang Feng and gave him instructions on its use. Afterward, Tang Feng and Chen Kaishan departed.

After the two had left, Cheng Zongyang stored the items in his Marketplace Hut, then went to his study, where his consciousness entered it.

Inside the Marketplace Hut, Cheng Zongyang immediately began his appraisal.

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[Message Jade Scroll]

Description: An ordinary Spirit Jade used for leaving messages via Divine Sense.

Content: None (Inactive)

Points: 1

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Cheng Zongyang: "..."

’A total loss!’

He moved on to the Fragmented Map.

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[Damaged Map]

Description: A map showing the location of a Secret Realm.

Points: 30

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Cheng Zongyang: "..."

’Damn it, can’t it show any more information? With so little to go on, who the hell knows what this map is actually for?’