116: Buy Stone

After Wang Dong and Wang Yusheng entered the city, they wandered around.

They gathered a general understanding of the city's information.

Finally, they headed straight for the Yaochi Holy Land's Gambling Stone Workshop.

The Gambling Stone Workshops of other Holy Lands had only a few people in front of them, looking utterly deserted.

Such a sight naturally piqued their curiosity.

They stepped forward and arrived at the Yaochi Holy Land's Gambling Stone Workshop.

Though called a Gambling Stone Workshop, it was actually a huge, elevated area. Its size was indeed vast.

With some greenery planted around, it had a unique charm.

On the elevated platform, stones of various sizes were displayed for viewing and purchase.

People were crowded in circles, inner and outer, with a roar like a tide.

“Hmm? Fellow Daoist, why are so many people gathered here, yet no one is going up to select stones?”

Someone, like Wang Dong and his companion, had just arrived in the ancient city.

Seeing so many people only observing and not selecting stones, he felt puzzled and asked.

“The Gambling Stone Workshop isn't open yet; it will be in two hours.”

“I heard that Yaoguang Holy Land recently excavated many good materials from the Primordial Ancient Mine, and a Fairy from Yaochi will personally escort them here later.”

“What? A Fairy from Yaochi?”

Many Cultivators exclaimed in surprise.

Yaochi Holy Land has a rule: it only accepts female Disciples with exceptional bones.

Each of them is as beautiful as a flower and possesses captivating charm.

Their fame is known throughout the world.

So many people gathered here must be for this reason, not for gambling on stones, but for the beautiful women.

Wang Yusheng's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

“Clan Chief, let's wait here for a while. The probability of cutting out rare treasures from freshly transported stones is much higher.”

Wang Dong's expression darkened.

“You better be here for the stones, not for the female Cultivators of Yaochi.”

Wang Yusheng gave an awkward smile, then shyly said, “My Source Celestial Master lineage dedicates its life to seeking sources, so naturally, we often interact with people from Yaochi Holy Land.”

Wang Dong glanced at him and said nothing more.

Soon, two hours passed.

A strange phenomenon appeared in the sky.

An immortal palace, wreathed in ethereal spiritual mist, sped from afar and slowly descended.

Petals scattered across the sky, emitting a faint, refreshing scent of grass and wood.

Then, female Disciples appeared outside the immortal palace.

Each had a beautiful face, bright eyes, and white teeth, brightening the world itself, and then they lined up in order.

Behind them, someone slowly walked out.

It was a young girl in a light blue dress, moving with graceful steps.

Her figure was lithe and enchanting, her hair like a waterfall, dark and lustrous.

Just standing there, she exuded a sacred and ethereal aura.

It was as if she merged with the world, possessing the divine charm of the unity of Heaven and man.

A Fairy descending to the mortal world, making it impossible for people to look directly at her.

“Heavens, is this the Holy Maiden of Yaochi? Yao Yue!”

“It's her! The Holy Land's successor!”

Someone recognized the young woman at a glance.

Extraordinary and breathtakingly beautiful, he couldn't help but exclaim.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi's reputation in the Northern Region was immense.

Countless Cultivators pursued her, including Saints from various Holy Lands and Divine Scions from Ancient aristocratic families.

Although she often appeared veiled, her figure alone was enough to imagine the exquisite beauty hidden beneath the veil.

Moreover, her cultivation talent was incredibly terrifying.

She possessed the Innate Dao Embryo, a supreme Physique that naturally merges with all Dao, making her one of the strongest among the younger generation.

Although the Holy Maiden of Yaochi occasionally visited the Holy Land, it was not common.

Many Cultivators had never seen her in person.

Upon seeing her today, they were astonished by her divine beauty.

However, it was regrettable that Disciples of Yaochi traditionally did not marry outside, let alone a Holy Maiden of such noble status.

Yet, throughout countless epochs and historical changes, there were still precedents of Holy Maidens marrying.

And each of those was a supreme powerhouse renowned throughout the region.

As for ordinary small fries, they naturally wouldn't even consider it.

“Wow, Clan Chief, look at the Saintess! It's the Saintess!”

Wang Yusheng was extremely excited, tugging at Wang Dong's sleeve.

Wang Dong also looked at the purple-clad woman, his eyes flickering.

Innate Dao Embryo! This Physique is astonishing.

Naturally close to the Dao, he could feel it.

The Saintess's body was surrounded by rich Dao essence; her cultivation was constantly growing every moment.

It was as if it was imprinted in the Void Realm; she could wield the Great Dao with every gesture.

Once she fully matured and achieved a Breakthrough to the True God Realm, traversing the Great Dao, her combat power would experience an extremely terrifying increase.

Wang Dong flicked his sleeve, “Saintess? Didn't you just say you weren't interested in this?”

“Yes! My meaning was that since the Saintess herself has descended, this batch of stones must be extraordinary.”

Wang Yusheng shook his head, looking a bit wronged.

Wang Dong fell into a brief contemplation.

“What you say has some truth to it.”

“However, those stones probably won't be cheap. I only have this much source material, so watch your gambling.”

“If we lose it all, we'll have to leave.”

Wang Dong patted his shoulder, speaking earnestly.

“Don't worry, Clan Chief.”

“After this job, we'll be soaring,” Wang Yusheng promised, patting his chest.

At this moment.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi above the Void Realm parted her red lips slightly, “Move all the stones into the workshop.”

Her voice was ethereal and pleasant to the ear, clear and crisp like bamboo striking a jade plate.

“Yes.”

The Disciples of Yaochi responded, spiritual light rising from their hands.

They moved the stones one by one into the workshop.

Soon, several divine lights appeared in the distance again.

They were several Elders from Yaochi Holy Land, exuding terrifying Qi.

Clearly, they were several Cultivators in the True God Realm.

One old woman among them had brilliant eyes.

“Everyone, thank you for waiting. You may now select the stones on the platform.”

“However, the stones transported this time are quite extraordinary and will not be available for sale until five days later. Those who are not in a hurry can wait.”

The Cultivators sighed upon hearing this.

“Five days?”

Some couldn't wait that long and could only shake their heads as they looked at the stones displayed on the platform.

These were all leftovers, picked over by others.

They were mostly waste rock (waste stones), making it difficult to cut out anything good.

However, some still wanted to try their luck.

Wang Yusheng naturally wouldn't fall behind.

With his hands clasped behind his back, he paced back and forth.

He observed carefully, possessing a certain Great Master's demeanor.

Before long.

His figure stopped before a strangely shaped stone.

A peculiar light shone in his eyes.

This stone was enormous, weighing several thousand catties.

At first glance, it was rather ugly, covered with cracks as if carved by knives and axes.

“Fairy, what is the value of this stone?”

Wang Yusheng asked.

A female Disciple of Yaochi heard him and came over, glancing at him.

She noticed that the young man was sixteen or seventeen, still youthful, and if accompanied by a Cultivator of distinguished bearing, he was likely a Young Master from a prominent Family on a worldly journey.

“Young Master, this stone can be sold for ten thousand catties of source material.”

The Disciple of Yaochi smiled slightly.

Wang Yusheng frowned.

Ten thousand catties wasn't exactly cheap.

He looked at the Clan Chief.

Wang Dong raised an eyebrow.

“Want to buy it?”

“Mhm.”

Wang Yusheng nodded.

Wang Dong said, “The decision is yours. If you like it, buy it; you don't need to ask me.”