287: Chapter 287 A Thousandfold Critical Strike Returns to the Creation Lotus!

He never could have imagined that his simple desire to buy a stone would provoke a legendary figure like a Void Immortal Ancestor!

Why would someone of that level come to a place like this to compete for a seemingly ordinary stone?

Right at that moment.

A streak of light flew out in a panic from the depths of the Stone-Gambling House, transforming into a middle-aged man in brocade robes.

It was none other than the Workshop Master of the Taichu Stone-Gambling House, the Early Mahayana Stage mighty figure, Liu Mubai.

The usually imposing Workshop Master Liu was now before Lu Yuan, respectful as a grandson, cold sweat beading on his forehead as he scrambled over to bow.

"Your Junior, the Workshop Master of the Stone-Gambling House, Liu Mubai, pays his respects to Senior Void Immortal!"

Liu Mubai's voice trembled: "I did not know of your esteemed arrival, failing to welcome you properly—a capital offense! Since you have taken a liking to this source stone, it is the fortune of several lifetimes for this stone, and the honor of my Stone-Gambling House!"

He then turned to Jiang Hao and barked sharply: "Step back at once! For Senior to fancy this stone is giving you Face! Do not bring ruin upon yourself!"

Then, switching back to a fawning smile directed at Lu Yuan: "Senior, please take it! This stone, I, your Junior, decide to gift it to you! Free of charge! Not a single coin!"

What a joke, talking about rules with a Void Immortal? That's asking for a shortened lifespan!

Forget just one source stone—even if Lu Yuan wanted to empty the entire Stone-Gambling House today, or even tear down the whole city, he wouldn't dare utter half a word of refusal.

Lu Yuan's expression remained calm, retracting a trace of his pressure, unmoved by Liu Mubai's flattery.

He casually tossed a Storage Pouch from his sleeve to Liu Mubai.

"I will not take advantage of you. The Spirit Stones inside are more than enough to purchase this stone."

After speaking, he paid no heed to the look of unwillingness and humiliation in Jiang Hao's eyes, waved his sleeve.

"Retrieve."

That source stone sealed with divine mark purple gold vanished into thin air, taken into his possession.

The next moment, a System notification only Lu Yuan could hear rang out beautifully in his mind:

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully intercepting the Son of Destiny Jiang Hao's purple Opportunity 'divine mark purple gold,' triggering a thousand-fold critical hit return of one thousand pieces of divine mark purple gold.]

One thousand pieces!

Even Lu Yuan felt a ripple in his heart at this moment.

"This trip was worth it."

Lu Yuan nodded in satisfaction inwardly.

Meanwhile, Jiang Hao, standing to the side, felt a surge of intense loss wash over him as he looked at the now-empty ground.

"My Opportunity... is severed."

Jiang Hao clenched his fists, not understanding why. Why would this Void Immortal specifically target him?

Was this truly just a coincidence?

Within Jiang Hao's pupils, two mysterious pupils overlapped and rotated, emanating a divine light that saw through illusions.

His gaze swept quickly over the remaining source stones.

Although the previous divine mark purple gold being intercepted by Lu Yuan made his heart ache as if bleeding, he quickly adjusted his mindset.

"I refuse to believe you can snatch away all the good things!"

Gritting his teeth, Jiang Hao operated the power of his Double Pupils to the extreme, finally noticing something amiss on an inconspicuous green source stone.

This source stone's surface was covered in moss, even with a few cracks, looking every bit like a worthless rock.

Deep within that source stone was sealed a verdant, lush lotus.

The lotus had nine leaves, each seemingly bearing a Law of Heaven and Earth, exuding a rich aura of creative vitality.

"Creation Green Lotus!"

Jiang Hao's heart shook, ecstasy flooding his mind.

This was a top-tier treasure second only to Undying Divine Medicine! Especially for someone with a special Physique like his, the Creation Green Lotus could not only remedy Innate deficiencies but also allow his Physique to undergo a transformation.

If he could obtain it, his Double Pupils might directly step into the Perfection realm, unlocking even more incredible Divine Abilities!

"Although my Double Pupils are innately powerful, due to forcefully activating them in my early years, they suffered a hidden injury, leaving a subtle flaw that prevents them from unleashing their full might.

If I can obtain this Creation Green Lotus, my Double Pupils will surely undergo a qualitative leap!"

Jiang Hao's breathing grew rapid, his eyes gleaming with a determined light.

But this time, he learned his lesson.

He did not rush to buy that green source stone directly. Instead, he inconspicuously selected four other source stones that appeared to be of decent quality, placing them together with the green one before him.

"I'll take all five of these source stones!"

Jiang Hao waved a hand grandly, putting on an air of wealth and extravagance, attempting to confuse the situation and prevent Lu Yuan from discerning his true target.

However.

Before he could even take out his Spirit Stones.

A voice that made his teeth itch with hatred sounded once more.

"Hold on."

Lu Yuan had somehow already walked over, standing with his hands behind his back, looking at Jiang Hao with a faint, mocking smile.

"These five source stones have also caught my eye.

Workshop Master Liu, I'll take all five of these source stones."

"You!"

Jiang Hao trembled with rage, pointing at Lu Yuan, his finger shaking, "Senior! You go too far! Are you deliberately opposing me?!"

Once could be a coincidence, twice was targeting, and this was the third time!

And this time he had even used a diversion tactic, yet the other party didn't even look before directly taking the whole lot? This was clearly targeting him personally!

"Targeting you?"

Lu Yuan smiled faintly, "You think too much. I merely think these stones have good appearance and want to buy them back to cut open for fun.

Do you have an objection?"

"No objection! None at all!"

Liu Mubai on the side quickly offered an appeasing smile, fearing these two ancestors might start a fight in his shop.

Of course, he feared offending the existence that was Lu Yuan, the Void Immortal, even more.

"Since Senior has taken a liking to them, they naturally belong to Senior.

Attendants, wrap them up!"

Jiang Hao watched as the five source stones were taken away, especially the one hiding the Creation Green Lotus, feeling his heart bleed.

And at that moment, the pleasant System notification sound arrived in Lu Yuan's mind as expected.

[Ding! Successfully intercepted the Son of Destiny Jiang Hao's purple Opportunity 'Creation Green Lotus,' triggered a thousand-fold critical hit return, obtained one thousand 'Creation Green Lotus' plants.]

One thousand plants!

Lu Yuan was overjoyed inwardly. This Creation Green Lotus was a great treasure, not only capable of enhancing Physique but also a holy medicine for nourishing the Divine Soul and rebuilding one's Foundation.

"With my Chaos Body, this thing has limited effect on me, at most adding icing on the cake.

But for Qingxue, Yaoguang, and the others, it is a supreme treasure.

Especially for Mengyao—if this Creation Green Lotus is used to nurture the fetus, that little one's Physique at birth will likely be even more Heaven-Defying."

Lu Yuan nodded in satisfaction, storing away the Storage Pouch.

Jiang Hao stood in place, his Face so dark it seemed water could drip from it.

He stared fixedly at Lu Yuan, his eyes flickering uncertainly, filled with apprehension.

"Damn it! This Lu Yuan seems to see through my thoughts.

Whatever I fancy, he steps in to snatch it away."

"This won't do. I can't continue like this. If this goes on, I'm afraid I won't be able to obtain any Opportunities!"

Jiang Hao took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.