107: Chapter 107: Wei Wuyai is severely injured!

"Do you have any more of these items?"

After looking at the items in the Storage Pouch, Wei Wuya was both shocked and delighted. However, his face remained calm, not revealing even a hint of excitement.

"That depends on how much geng essence Brother Wei can produce. As long as the quality is high and the quantity is sufficient, the amount I can provide naturally won't be small."

Zhao Changsheng's words made Wei Wuya increasingly curious about his identity. After a moment of contemplation, he took out two boxes from his Storage Pouch: "I trust these two pieces of geng essence should satisfy Fellow Daoist."

Looking at the boxes handed over by Wei Wuya, Zhao Changsheng suppressed the joy in his heart and immediately took them to inspect carefully—it was indeed the geng essence he had been yearning for. However, the quantity was still a bit lacking, and he couldn't help but shake his head, asking: "Is there any more?"

"Fellow Daoist should know that only a small amount of this geng essence needs to be added to a Magic Treasure. If too much is added, it becomes difficult to significantly enhance its power instead." Wei Wuya was slightly taken aback by his persistent questioning and then spoke to advise him.

"I am naturally aware of this, Brother Wei need not say more. In short... is there any more?" Zhao Changsheng nodded, acknowledging Wei Wuya's statement, but still did not give up his questioning.

To him, the current amount of geng essence was still insufficient, and he needed to gather a bit more.

"There truly is no more. If Fellow Daoist really needs it, I can search for it on your behalf. However, it will take some time. I wonder if Fellow Daoist can wait here for a while?"

Wei Wuya was slightly surprised by Zhao Changsheng's persistence, but he relented and was willing to help—this was certainly for himself, or more accurately, for the entire Nine Kingdoms Alliance.

The Storage Pouch Zhao Changsheng had just handed over was filled with monster beast materials and various Cultivation resources. The combined value of these things even exceeded the two pieces of geng essence he had produced.

He was naturally happy to facilitate such a guaranteed profitable deal.

"Then I will trouble Brother Wei. Finding one more portion will be enough. Once I have one more, it should be just about sufficient. I'll leave this matter to your care, Brother Wei." Zhao Changsheng cupped his hands again in thanks.

"I shall do my best." Hearing Zhao Changsheng's request, Wei Wuya thought for a moment and then nodded.

He knew in his heart that several of his Fellow Daoists might hold geng essence, but whether he could successfully trade for it remained unknown. Nonetheless, he intended to try.

"Good. As long as Brother Wei can bring the geng essence, I will certainly not disappoint you."

Zhao Changsheng was very satisfied with this answer and immediately made a promise, while patting the Storage Pouch at his waist.

Wei Wuya caught a glimpse of the several bulging Storage Pouches at his waist, and a flash of light instantly crossed his eyes—he knew deep down what the contents of these Storage Pouches meant for the current Nine Kingdoms Alliance.

It could be said that the wealth in any one of those Storage Pouches was not inferior to the entire net worth of a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.

More importantly, among these Materials, there were both 'weapons and ammunition' that could be used to refine Magical Artifacts, and Heaven And Earth Treasures that could help a Cultivator advance their Cultivation. In short, if they could exchange for another batch of resources from Zhao Changsheng, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance's current predicament could be alleviated; although it might not be completely resolved, it would certainly make the situation much more manageable.

"I wonder if other items can be used for the exchange?" Wei Wuya asked again. He knew in his heart that relying solely on geng essence, the amount of monster beast materials they could obtain would ultimately be limited. For the entire Nine Kingdoms Alliance, it was merely a drop in the bucket, only barely enough to solve the immediate crisis.

"Naturally, that is no problem. But for now, we still need to prioritize geng essence. Once I have gathered enough of the required geng essence, it will be fine to exchange with other Materials or Spirit Medicine; there is no problem at all." Zhao Changsheng nodded and readily agreed. He was already quite satisfied with Wei Wuya's attitude and was aware of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance's current plight. It was precisely because of this that he felt safe coming to trade.

As for whether he would encounter the risk of being murdered for his treasures, Zhao Changsheng wasn't particularly worried—he had absolute confidence in being able to retreat unscathed, so he naturally didn't need to fret over such things. As long as he had enough backing, these potential dangers were not worth mentioning to him.

Hearing Zhao Changsheng's reply, Wei Wuya breathed a sigh of relief as if a weight had been lifted. A smile finally appeared on his face, and he quickly cupped his hands in thanks: "Then I thank Fellow Daoist. Please wait here for a moment, Fellow Daoist. Once I have found what you need, we shall trade again. During this time, if you have any requirements, feel free to speak. As long as it is within the power of my Nine Kingdoms Alliance, we will certainly not refuse."

Wei Wuya's promise made Zhao Changsheng even more satisfied, and he quickly nodded in response: "Then I thank Brother Wei."

Afterward, Wei Wuya took his leave directly without staying longer or making idle chatter. He was currently swamped with complex affairs, and being able to find time to come was already difficult; now, he needed to seize the time to search for geng essence for Zhao Changsheng.

After Wei Wuya left, several Elders of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance came to the hall to host Zhao Changsheng.

This time, their attitude toward Zhao Changsheng could be described as enthusiastic to the extreme, completely devoid of their initial coldness and distance—Wei Wuya had already instructed them that Zhao Changsheng was vital to the Nine Kingdoms Alliance and must not be neglected, otherwise, they shouldn't blame him for being unkind.

Under such instructions, the Elders naturally did not dare to be slightest bit negligent, treating him with all kinds of hospitality.

Regarding everyone's enthusiasm, Zhao Changsheng was not formal either. He stayed directly in the Nine Kingdoms Alliance and waited peacefully. It had to be said that the Nine Kingdoms Alliance's way of treating guests was indeed thorough, making his stay quite comfortable.

However, this wait lasted for half a year. The long wait made Zhao Changsheng inevitably harbor some doubts: "Could it be that Wei Wuya has slipped away?" But considering Wei Wuya's character, he still chose to remain and continue waiting.

During this period, Zhao Changsheng also encountered some minor troubles, but for him, these troubles were just a simple matter and did not cost him much effort.

To express their apology, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance not only gave him some compensation but also took the initiative to help him collect many Materials that were originally difficult to find.

These Materials had been a headache for Zhao Changsheng, but now with the help of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, he naturally accepted them with a smile. For any reasonable request made by Zhao Changsheng, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance was almost always responsive, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

Another half-year passed this way. Counting it all up, Zhao Changsheng had already stayed in the Nine Kingdoms Alliance for nearly a year, yet he still hadn't seen Wei Wuya return. This made the doubt in his heart grow even stronger: "Has Wei Wuya truly slipped away?"

A year passed in a flash, and Zhao Changsheng's treatment in the Nine Kingdoms Alliance remained excellent, making his days quite pleasant. Just as he was almost about to give up waiting, Wei Wuya finally returned, only his face was slightly pale and his expression was quite haggard.

"Brother Wei, have you encountered some trouble?" Seeing Wei Wuya's sickly complexion, Zhao Changsheng couldn't help but ask. Looking at this appearance, he had clearly been injured, and it was likely to the extent of his Origin Qi being greatly damaged.