Chapter 837 - 388: Encirclement of Huang Tianxiao and Gaining the Treasure

Chapter 837: Chapter 388: Encirclement of Huang Tianxiao and Gaining the Treasure

At the same time, both parties exchanged Sound Transmission Talismans with each other.

Afterward, without wasting any words, both parties tacitly departed in their Escape Lights.

...

"Could this Soul Nourishing Wood, containing Pure Spiritual Qi, be over six thousand years old, or even ten thousand years?"

Upon returning to his cave residence, Lin Chang’an gazed at the small piece of Soul Nourishing Wood in his hand with a solemn expression, then a sly smile of conspiracy appeared on his face.

"No matter how cunning you are, Huang Tianxiao, you wouldn’t have thought that if I get a piece of a complete Spirit Plant, I can perceive it within a certain range."

With the nourishment of his Lifebound Spirit Plant, the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine, over the years he had developed another perception ability for Wood Attribute Spirit Plants.

For instance, with this Soul Nourishing Wood, as long as he could get a part of it, with its spirituality intact, he could sense where the other part was within a certain distance.

"However, I can’t alert the enemy; at least I should complete the trade first, lest I end up with nothing in the end."

Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered as he decided to proceed with the transaction first, noting that this perception was limited in range.

Unfortunately, he obtained too little of it, or perhaps because he had not yet cultivated the Profound Celestial Spirit Body, he couldn’t accurately determine the exact age of this Soul Nourishing Wood.

...

A month later, the two parties made contact again.

This time, however, the place for the trade was changed multiple times through cautious testing before they met again on a deserted island.

"Fellow Daoist!"

Upon meeting again, Lin Chang’an, disguised as a burly man, was accompanied by two others, making a total of three people.

Huang Tianxiao, with a calm demeanor, had a Tier Three Puppet by his side.

"Fellow Daoist, all the Yin Spirit Ashes our brothers have accumulated over the years are here."

The burly man reeking of urgency rubbed his hands together and presented their stockpile.

Even Huang Tianxiao couldn’t help but nod in approval upon seeing the Long Jade Box filled with Yin Spirit Ashes; this transaction was indeed worthwhile.

"Let’s see what the fellow Daoist wants to trade."

Seeing Huang Tianxiao, Lin Chang’an’s heart quickened, yet Huang Tianxiao didn’t disappoint him.

After pondering for a moment, Huang Tianxiao patted his Storage Bag, revealing five Jade Boxes.

"I planned to keep these, but the Daoist has given so much that I had no choice but to bring them out."

Inside the five opened Jade Boxes, the Soul Nourishing Wood varied in thickness and length.

After exchanging a glance, both parties nodded without hesitation and proceeded with the trade.

"Farewell, fellow Daoist."

Lin Chang’an’s three avatars, with a grave expression, grabbed the treasures and left in their Escape Light, giving no opportunity to the other party.

Observing this, Huang Tianxiao cautiously relaxed his guard, perceiving that the other party had no intention of backstabbing.

Yet, unbeknownst to Huang Tianxiao, who was leaving, Lin Chang’an’s original form sat cross-legged on an island a hundred miles away, looking solemn.

With the Concealing Array around him in motion, Lin Chang’an deployed his Lifebound Spirit Plant, enhancing his perception.

Finally, sensing the opponent lingering in a general area, Lin Chang’an opened his eyes.

"I’ve finally found you."

Though he could only roughly pinpoint the location, searching for it alone would have been more arduous.

However, he never intended to go alone.

...

Bibo Island.

"What! There’s news of Huang Tianxiao’s whereabouts!?"

Meng Xinghai from the Four Seas Commerce Association looked at the cultivator in shock, while the black-clad masked cultivator smirked coldly:

"Naturally, we’ve recently noticed some trading activities and followed them secretly, leading us to this person. We brothers remember.

Your Four Seas Commerce Association and the Seven Kingdoms Alliance jointly issued a bounty."

"As long as it’s true, we naturally won’t breach our word."

Meng Xinghai, realizing the significance of the news, was visibly excited.

If he could indeed capture the direct disciple of the Profound Yin Old Demon, wouldn’t his master gain a better impression of him?

More importantly, it was the reward issued by his Nascent Soul master that truly enticed him.

"The bounty for the clue!"

The cultivator disguised as Lin Chang’an sneered and extended his hand for it, and Meng Xinghai responded with a serious expression:

"Once you lead us to this person’s hidden cave, you’ll be well compensated."

Then Huang Tianxiao began using Sound Transmission Talismans to call people, mainly those from the Four Seas Commerce Association.

Everyone who received the news was eager, seeing an opportunity to piggyback on True Monarch Lu’s influence.

Once most of the contacts were made, Meng Xinghai then notified the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, leading to a hurried arrival of just three Core Formation cultivators.

Outside Bibo Island.

Meng Xinghai led a group of eight Core Formation cultivators, while the Seven Kingdoms Alliance had only three.

"Damn, that surnamed Meng is really something."

"Alright, I’ve already contacted Mr. Lin, and he’s nearby, though it’ll still take some time for him to arrive."

Watching the Seven Kingdoms Alliance’s Core Formation cultivators fume, Meng Xinghai remained calm, waved his hand, and led the group towards their destination.

Of course, they remained extremely cautious along the way, continuously scouting their surroundings.

...

An hour later.

In the vast ocean, the leading cultivator pointed gravely at the dozen islands ahead:

"Fellow Daoists, we didn’t dare follow too closely; the person is hiding among these islands."

The guide pointed excitedly into the distance, and everyone became solemn, beginning to form an encirclement.

Meanwhile, on one of the islands, Huang Tianxiao, who was in seclusion practicing a secret technique, looked extremely serious.

"Human boy, stop cultivating for now; this place has been discovered."