734: Conditions and Great Power

"Venerable Zixiao..."

The spirit boat on the fixed route gradually departed.

The floating immortal island remained, suspended above that sea, with Dao essence flowing, constant and unchanging.

Some cultivated within it, some attempted to challenge its trials, some tried to break through their bottlenecks.

This supreme cultivation Holy Land would see figures, one after another, pressing forward to challenge it, regardless of success or failure.

In the blink of an eye, another three and a half years passed.

On Gui Zhou Island, in the northern Chaotic Sea.

This day.

It was still as lively as it had been six years ago.

Figures, full of anticipation, hurried towards Tianji Peak.

This day marked the opening of Tianji Hall once again.

Over these past six years, this particular day of each month had gradually become a very important day in the hearts of the Juniors.

"Grandpa, are you also coming with me to join in this excitement?"

Among the mountains, a teenage boy, dressed in a luxurious dark-gold robe, asked the Middle-aged Cultivator in purple beside him with a look of surprise.

"I, your grandpa, haven't yet witnessed the grand occasion of Tianji Hall's opening."

"What, you don't want to take your grandpa there?"

Lord of Jubao Pavilion Lord of Jubao Pavilion visited the Zhou Family again after six years, just as before, first paying his respects to the Head of the Zhou Family.

Afterward, he went to see Zhou Huiyang and his Family of three.

Only this time, he arrived a bit early, just in time for the monthly opening of Tianji Hall.

"How would your grandson dare?"

Zhou Huiyang rubbed his head; these Seniors were just strange.

Even with six more years of brain development, he still couldn't figure it out.

"Grandpa, hurry up."

After walking for a while, Zhou Huiyang couldn't help but urge the purple-robed Middle-aged Cultivator beside him.

This speed was too slow.

If not for his grandpa's open and honest demeanor, he would even suspect if his grandpa was here to spy on the Family's intelligence.

That would make him quite conflicted about whether or not to report his grandpa.

"With a calm mind, one can advance diligently. The path of cultivation cannot be rushed."

Lord of Jubao Pavilion tapped Zhou Huiyang's head.

He still maintained a slow, unhurried pace.

Zhou Huiyang was helpless and could only obediently follow beside Lord of Jubao Pavilion.

With such leisurely movements, he was almost able to count how many ants were on the path.

After a long while.

By the time Zhou Huiyang and Lord of Jubao Pavilion finally arrived at the foot of Tianji Peak.

They saw the figures gathered there beginning to disperse one after another.

"Hui Ri, is this... already over?"

Seeing this, Zhou Huiyang asked a fellow Family friend who was about to leave.

"Huiyang, you came too late. This month's three selected individuals have already been chosen. You'll have to wait until next month."

The young man named Hui Ri nodded regretfully.

"Alas..."

Zhou Huiyang sighed softly. Not only did he miss the selection, but he didn't even get to see who was chosen.

"Grandpa, it's already over."

Zhou Huiyang returned to Lord of Jubao Pavilion's side.

Just as he was about to say something more.

He saw the two young boys and girls, appearing to be eleven or twelve years old, who were guarding the foot of the mountain suddenly approach them.

"Is Senior Chen present?"

"Our Hall Master has been waiting for a long time. Senior Chen, Brother Huiyang, please follow us."

The young boy and girl, who had come within a short distance of the two, saluted them.

"Thank you, little Fellow Daoists, for leading the way."

Lord of Jubao Pavilion's demeanor was gentle, and he smiled and nodded.

Then he glanced at the somewhat stunned Zhou Huiyang, and with his hands clasped behind his back, he headed up Tianji Peak.

"He really is an old fox..."

Zhou Huiyang turned around, muttered to himself, and quickly followed.

Although he was a Zhou Family disciple, aside from his first visit to Tianji Peak, this was only his second time.

Tianji Peak summit.

Zhou Huiyang followed behind Lord of Jubao Pavilion, chatting with Lu Qing, and observing the scenery along the way, finding that there was no change from six years ago.

Before long.

The group had already arrived at the summit.

They saw a figure wearing a scholar's cap and holding a feather fan already waiting at the peak.

"Senior Chen."

"Daoist Friend Tiance."

"Ancestor Lai."

"Hall Master..."

The group saluted.

"Please come in quickly."

Zhou Tailai moved aside.

Lord of Jubao Pavilion returned the bow, and Zhou Huiyang followed behind. The three of them entered the small thatched hut together.

Meanwhile, Lu Qing and Lu Yan stood guard outside Tianji Hall.

"Daoist Friend Tiance is indeed extraordinary, having already calculated my visit."

Lord of Jubao Pavilion sat down and praised.

He had not sent a calling card/letter of intent to Tianji Peak.

"Hehe~"

Zhou Tailai chuckled softly, not answering.

In reality, he hadn't calculated anything; rather, the Head of the Family had already sent word.

"Senior Chen, I have already informed the Head of the Family. Our Zhou Family can assist with Senior Chen's matter."

Zhou Tailai didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

Lord of Jubao Pavilion's expression became serious. It seemed that this Heavenly Strategist True Lord's position within the Zhou Family was also extraordinary.

He was speaking on behalf of the entire Zhou Family.

"May I know what the conditions are?"

Lord of Jubao Pavilion ignored Zhou Huiyang, who was sitting upright and respectfully beside him, and after a moment of silence, asked Zhou Tailai.

"One condition."

"At that time, you only need to let Huiyang choose one item from the Ju Ling Merchant Guild's main treasury."

Zhou Tailai poured tea and pushed it towards Lord of Jubao Pavilion and Zhou Huiyang.

Zhou Huiyang was so flattered that he almost stood up to bow.

"May I know what item it is?"

Lord of Jubao Pavilion's heart trembled slightly. One item could secure the assistance of a Holy Land.

This indicated that the item must be extremely valuable.

"Could it be that one..."

Lord of Jubao Pavilion pondered in his mind.

Although Ju Ling Merchant Guild was not weak, it had several Dao Lord of He Dao Old Ancestors in charge.

Therefore, there were a few treasures of the seventh-tier true treasure level. Beyond that, the most precious item was an eighth-tier spirit wood, a treasure that could be used as Materials for a Heavenly Venerate Dao Weapon.

It was bestowed by a Heavenly Venerate when the first Guild Master was alive and has been treasured ever since. It is the Ju Ling Merchant Guild's most precious treasure. If it were this item, he probably couldn't agree even if he wanted to.

That eighth-tier spirit wood, even as a Guild Master, he had no right to touch.

"I don't know either."

"However, it is definitely not what Senior is thinking of."

Zhou Tailai glanced at Lord of Jubao Pavilion, a faint, hazy light flashing in his eyes, then shook his head and explained with a smile.

"Hmm?"

Lord of Jubao Pavilion was startled.

This Heavenly Strategist True Lord was indeed formidable. Even though he had taken precautions, it seemed his thoughts were still seen through. He was a Venerable at the Late Stage of Soul Transformation.

If he advanced further, he would become a mighty being, and within the entire Ju Ling Merchant Guild, he could become a Guild Master or Elder-level figure.

Yet, he didn't expect his thoughts to be seen through by this Heavenly Strategist True Lord.

"Is that so..."

Lord of Jubao Pavilion composed himself. With the Zhou Family's status and position, there was no need for them to deceive him in such a matter.

"Good, I agree."

Lord of Jubao Pavilion let out a soft breath in his heart and slowly nodded.

"At that time, Huiyang, I will have to trouble you."

Zhou Tailai's gaze fell on the dumbfounded Zhou Huiyang.

Zhou Huiyang would never have thought that he would be involved in this.

"Me?"

A repeat performance.

Zhou Huiyang asked with a trembling voice, full of hesitation.

Zhou Tailai nodded.

"It's you."

"Haha, Senior, please have some tea."

Zhou Tailai no longer paid attention to Zhou Huiyang, who was deep in self-doubt, and turned to look at Lord of Jubao Pavilion.

"Caw!"

Just then.

A clear cry echoed on Tianji Peak.

The next moment.

Outside the thatched hut, Lu Yan's clear voice came in.

"Hall Master, the Affairs Hall has sent news."

"The Little Ancestor has broken through, achieving the venerate of Void Refining."