It was the first time she heard the word starship. She could not find any record about starships in ancient books. Judging from the name, a starship should be a large flying magic weapon, or the kind that carries many treasures.
"Starship! How come I've never heard of such a treasure? Never mind, let's do our best! If it were so easy to collect, they wouldn't have sent us to do it."
Taoist Zi Feng was confused. He had practiced Taoism for many years, but this was the first time he had heard of such a thing. He thought of something and sighed, "Calculating the time, our life span is running out. If we want to make further progress, we must obtain a magic medicine that can prolong our life. Otherwise, even if they don't kill us, we will die."
"They said that if we find the blood of the celestial demon, or something else, they can give us an immortality fruit."
Fairy Hanyue took out a green jade slip and handed it to Taoist Zifeng.
Taoist Zi Feng scanned the area with his spiritual sense and frowned, "I have never heard of these things. This is the first time I've heard of them in the outer sea."
"How should I know? Anyway, there is a map, so just pay more attention."
Fairy Han Yue said disapprovingly. She seemed to have noticed something, and took out a pale green magic disk and entered a magic formula. A respectful male voice suddenly sounded: "Senior Lin, I have discovered something."
"What did you find?"
Fairy Hanyue said disapprovingly.
"I attended an underground auction, and Li Hongfei bought a bottle of monster blood. When the bottle of monster blood was taken out, many cultivators' spirit beasts became irritable and restless."
Fairy Hanyue and Taoist Zifeng looked at each other, and their expressions became solemn.
"Tell me in detail what happened. Don't miss a word."
Fairy Hanyue ordered in a stern tone.
“Yes, Senior Lin, I heard that there was an underground auction where spiritual objects for forming infants would appear, so I went to participate. At the auction, there was a Nascent Soul cultivator who didn’t have enough spiritual stones, so he took out a bottle of monster blood essence for auction…”
After listening to her subordinates' report, Fairy Hanyue's eyes turned cold and she ordered, "Notify the others immediately... No need, this matter ends here, don't ask about it, I will arrange for others to do it. You have made a contribution this time, and I will reward you handsomely."
"Thank you, Fairy Lin. I understand."
After putting away the communication disk, Fairy Hanyue had a thoughtful expression on her face.
"It seems that the bottle of monster blood should be the blood of the celestial monster. I will keep an eye on the black-robed monk, and you go talk to Li Hongfei to see if you can get it."
Taoist Zi Feng suggested.
Fairy Han Yue nodded and said, "Let's act separately. We should use courtesy first and then force. If courtesy doesn't work, we should use force."
In order to obtain the fruit of immortality, they must get the blood of the celestial demon at all costs.
The two left the Golden Loft and headed towards different streets.
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A month passed quickly.
Han Zhangxiang stood at the door of a seven-story green attic, his face full of anticipation.
Over the past month, Han Zhangxiang has frequently participated in various gatherings to exchange cultivation resources, purchase refining materials, and expand his network.
After a while, the door of the attic opened and Nangong Yunyan walked out.
"Mrs. Nangong, long time no see."
Han Zhangxiang said politely.
"Come in and talk, Fellow Daoist Han."
Nangong Yunyan invited Han Zhangxiang in and made tea to entertain him.
After a few cups of tea, they started chatting.
After a few pleasantries, Han Zhangxiang got straight to the point: "Mrs. Nangong, can you contact Changming?"
"I just contacted the clan not long ago. You may not know yet! He has been missing for many years. He has not appeared for more than 300 years. The Wanhu Chamber of Commerce is about to close down and has even stopped doing business."
Nangong Yunyan sighed. She had just contacted Nangong Yuehua not long ago and learned that Wanhulou was almost unable to continue operating and was being supported by a few Jindan cultivators.
To be honest, she hoped that Han Changming would go further and further on the path of cultivation so that the Nangong family could get greater rewards.
"Missing? Are you sure?"
Han Zhangxiang frowned, his face full of suspicion.
Nangong Yunyan rolled her eyes and said unhappily, "Why would I lie to you? We tried to contact him several times but failed. He hasn't appeared for more than 300 years. Ye Xue and Liang Youshan disappeared a year ago."
Han Zhangxiang frowned when he heard this. The soul lamps of Han Changming and others had not yet gone out, which meant that nothing had happened to them.
The natal soul lamp sometimes goes wrong. Generally, the natal soul lamp goes out, but the cultivator is not dead. He is trapped in a forbidden area, or he uses some secret technique, causing the natal soul lamp to go out.
If the natal soul lamp is not extinguished, it can be confirmed that the cultivator is still alive.
"I heard that the Hundred Beasts Merchant Alliance mobilized a large number of Nascent Soul cultivators to execute a dangerous person. I guess Fellow Daoist Han was also involved. He may have died, or he was trapped in a forbidden area. The life soul lamp he left in the clan may not have been extinguished!"
Nangong Yunyan asked casually.
"No, maybe they are trapped in a forbidden area!"
Han Zhangxiang guessed that this was the best outcome.
"I hope so! You should be careful. The outer sea is not peaceful these days. Something big might happen."
Nangong Yunyan suddenly remembered something and reminded solemnly.
"Big thing? What big thing? Madam Nangong, please tell me clearly."
Han Zhangxiang asked politely.
Thinking of Han Chaoyang's reminder, Han Zhangxiang did not dare to be careless. If he could know what big thing was going to happen and take precautions in advance, he could reduce the losses.
"I don't know either, it's just my feeling. You can do it on your own!"
Nangong Yunyan shook her head and said.
"Okay! Thank you, Mrs. Nangong."
Han Zhangxiang thanked him and stood up to say goodbye.
Walking out of the green attic, Han Zhangxiang's face was full of worry.
He thought that Han Changming and others were living well in Zhongtian Continent, but he didn't expect that they would get into trouble. It seems that Zhongtian Continent is not as good as he imagined.
The richer the resources for cultivating immortals, the more opportunities there are, but also the more crises there are.
It’s a pity that he is not in Zhongtian Continent, otherwise he could also help.
When he returned to his residence, Ling Xiao Zhenren came towards him.
"What's wrong? Did something happen to Changming?"
Master Ling Xiao asked with a frown. Seeing Han Zhangxiang's expression, he had a bad feeling.
"They are missing, but their soul lamps are still on, so they should be fine."
Han Zhangxiang said softly that he had thought about hiding it from Master Ling Xiao.
If you want to lie, you need to make up a lie. In order to cover up a lie, you need to make up another lie. A lie cannot become true, so it is better to tell the truth.
Master Ling Xiao is good to the Han family, so there is no need to hide it from Master Ling Xiao, lest Master Ling Xiao and the Han family become alienated.
Master Ling Xiao's face darkened, and he returned to his residence with Han Zhangxiang to discuss the matter in detail.
Han Zhangxiang recounted in detail the content of the conversation between him and Nangong Yunyan. Now it can only be proved that Han Changming and the other two are missing, but it cannot be proved that they are dead.
"Important mission? Dangerous place? Didn't they say where they went?"
Master Ling Xiao asked in confusion.
"No, but I guess they are going to other immortal cultivation planets. If it is a local immortal cultivation planet, the Hundred Beasts Merchant Alliance does not need to transfer the experts back to the Hundred Beasts Market. They can just send them to their destination directly."
Han Zhangxiang analyzed that as long as the soul lamps of Han Changming and others had not been extinguished, he firmly believed that they were still alive.
"Don't worry! De Biao and the others are quite strong, they should be fine."
Ling Xiao Zhenren comforted.
Han Zhangxiang nodded. He could only pray for his ancestors to bless him and hope that nothing would happen to Han Changming and the others.
After chatting for a while, Han Zhangxiang returned to his residence to practice.
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In a golden attic with carved railings and jade bricks, Fairy Hanyue was holding a green jade bottle in her hand with an excited look on her face.
After a while, Taoist Zi Feng pushed the door and walked in.
"Did you get it? Is it really the blood of the celestial demon?"
Taoist Zi Feng asked with some surprise.
"Li Hongfei also saw that the bottle of monster blood essence was extraordinary. I talked a lot and only got some of it. It is indeed not an ordinary monster blood essence, but I am not sure it is the blood of a celestial monster."
Fairy Hanyue shook her head and said that she didn't know how to identify the blood of the celestial demon, so she could only give it to Jiao Yan and let Jiao Yan identify it.
"Can you get the fruit of immortality just by doing this?"
Taoist Zi Feng frowned.
"Humph, if we kill him, won't all the things belong to us?"
Fairy Hanyue snorted coldly, her face full of murderous intent.
Anyone who dares to stand in her way will die.
"By the way, why are you back? Did you lose me?"
Fairy Hanyue frowned and said.
"No, I have already confirmed his identity. He now lives in Juxian Pavilion, so I can't follow him too closely."
Taoist Zifeng explained.
"who is he?"
Fairy Hanyue asked.
"Yin Sha San Ren, this guy is only in the early stage of Yuanying, and no one knows where he got the blood of the heavenly demon. Li Hongfei can escape, but the monk cannot. We should focus on Yin Sha San Ren first. As long as we capture him alive, we can know the origin of the blood of the heavenly demon, and maybe other treasures."
Taoist Zi Feng's eyes were burning with anger as he finished speaking.
"Yin Sha San Ren? I've never heard of him. It won't take long for him to form a baby!"
Fairy Hanyue said nonchalantly that she was in the late Nascent Soul stage, while Taoist Zifeng was in the middle Nascent Soul stage, so it would be easy for them to deal with a cultivator in the early Nascent Soul stage.
"It's been less than a hundred years since he formed his infant! I'll keep an eye on him, and you go to the auction. We'll act separately."
Taoist Zi Feng suggested that there would be many good things at this auction, and since he had to keep an eye on Yin Sha San Ren, he naturally could not attend the auction, and could only ask Fairy Han Yue to help keep an eye out.
Fairy Hanyue nodded and agreed.
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Three days passed quickly.
There was a long queue in front of the entrance of a magnificent palace. Today was the day of the auction and many cultivators were participating.
Master Ling Xiao showed the invitation and took Han Zhangxiang in. This was the special treatment for the alchemist.
A green-shirted attendant led them to the door of a room on the third floor, and a hearty voice suddenly rang out: "Fellow Daoist Ling, Fellow Daoist Han, what a coincidence!"
Master Ling Xiao looked in the direction of the sound and saw Liang Zhange walking towards him.
"Friend Liang, if you don't mind, let's squeeze in!"
Han Zhangxiang suggested that the Han family and the Liang family were in-laws, but this secret was only known by a few people and was not known to the outside world.
Liang Zhange nodded and agreed.
The three of them walked in together. The room was spacious and bright. There was a small mirror with a blue glow hanging on the wall. The mirror showed the scene of the hall. There was a green stone platform in the center of the hall. There were many wooden chairs around the green stone platform, most of which were occupied.
Han Zhangxiang closed the door and activated the soundproofing system in the room.
"My dear, when did you arrive? Why didn't you call me?"
Han Zhangxiang asked casually.
"I've been staying in Sifang Island for a few years, doing some business, and happened to catch up with the auction. By the way, have you contacted Changming and the others recently?"
Liang Zhan Ge asked with a smile.
“They’re missing.”
Han Zhangxiang sighed and recounted what had happened.
"Missing? De Biao's magical powers are not small, so there shouldn't be any big problem. He is probably trapped in some forbidden area. He will be able to get out after some time."
Liang Zhange comforted them, saying that he didn't want anything to happen to Han Changming and the others.
They are all on Sifang Island. If they are in the clan, they can immediately check whether their natal soul lamps are extinguished.
Han Zhangxiang nodded. He had originally wanted to ask Liang Zhange about Liang Youshan's situation, but now it seemed that he had to go back to their old nest to check their natal soul lanterns.
The three of them started chatting, talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was quite cheerful.
"By the way, I heard that there will be an auction of the elixir of immortality this time. I wonder who will get it."
When Liang Zhange finished speaking, his face showed longing. He still had more than 300 years of life left. If he had the elixir of immortality, he would have a chance to reach the Spirit Transformation Stage.
"If there are several, it's easy, but if there is only one, it's difficult. I'm afraid I have to exchange them for other things."
Master Ling Xiao’s face was full of anticipation.
“Ding ding ding!”
A melodious bell rang, interrupting the conversation between the three of them.
The three of them looked towards the small blue mirror, and a graceful young woman in a golden dress fell from the sky. It was Jin Yumei.
She previously hosted an underground auction and is now hosting this auction. It seems that the forces behind the two auctions are from the same company.
"My name is Jin Yumei. I will host this auction. I welcome all the senior Taoist friends to participate in this auction. The highest bidder wins. Bidding begins now."
Jin Yumei briefly introduced it, flipped her right hand, took out ten golden porcelain bottles, and said loudly: "Ten bottles of golden elixir and jade liquid, the base price is 100,000 spirit stones, and each bid must not be less than 10,000."
Sifang Island held a large auction, and many small forces participated. Their purpose was to obtain Dan-Jing spiritual objects. Things of higher levels were simply beyond their reach.
As soon as these ten golden elixirs and jade liquids appeared, they immediately attracted bidding from many cultivators.
"One hundred thousand!"
"One hundred and ten thousand!"
"One hundred and twenty thousand!"
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Prices are rising and competition is fierce.
At the auction venue, Yinsha Sanren sat in a corner with his eyes closed.
Taoist Zi Feng was sitting in a far corner. His position was facing the exit, so he could see clearly any cultivator leaving the venue.
Ten portions of the Golden Elixir Jade Liquid were auctioned off quickly, with the highest price being 420,000. The bidding was so intense that some cultivators were shouting until their eyes turned red, and the price was very high.
After bidding away ten Golden Elixir Jade Liquids, Jin Yumei took out five green porcelain bottles and said loudly, "Five bottles of Green Frost Pills, which have the effect of improving mana and are suitable for Jindan cultivators. The base price is 100,000 spirit stones, and each bid must not be less than 10,000."