Immortal of the Nine Realms

The crowd was dumbfounded.

They all suddenly remembered what Tong Baizhou said about the origin of the Immortal Origin Stone.

He said that it had been dug out from a certain sword cultivator’s tomb!

Could it actually be true? How else could one explain the fact that a sword was hidden inside the Immortal Origin Stone?

Judging from the dense sword intent emanating from it, the grade of this flying sword was definitely not low!

The voice of Little Sword echoed in Fang Chen’s mind. ”Little Chen, this is a flying sword close to the peak of the yellow rank! If I consume it, I’ll be just steps away from advancing to the third stage!”

Close to the peak of the yellow rank! That would mean that the flying sword would possess at least seventy Soul Imprints!

It could sell for at least five thousand spirit stones!

Qian Feng’s face turned pale as he looked at Master Wu.”Didn’t you say that the chances of its value increasing were slim !”

Master Wu’s expression shifted erratically. He couldn’t believe that there was something valuable hidden inside the Immortal Origin Stone!

”Do you think it’s worth more than what he bought it for?” someone whispered.

Qian Jiuye was excited, and he patted Fang Chen’s shoulder. ”Master Fang, you truly amaze us!”

If nothing unexpected happened, they would most likely win.

Fang Ao was surprised. ”He really cracked open something valuable! Do you think Fang Chen is actually experienced with Immortal Origin Stone?”

If Fang Chen had succeeded once or twice, it could be attributed to luck, but now that he had done it many times in a row... chalking it up to only luck would be too far-fetched.

Tong Baizhou scrunched up his brow and whispered to his father, ”Father, could this flying sword be a peak yellow-rank treasure?”

Peak yellow rank!

The crowd collectively gasped in shock.

If this was really a peak yellow-rank treasure, its selling price would be at least eight thousand or more!

First, he opened a mid-grade spirit stone. Next, he uncovered the root of a spiritual tree. Now, there was a suspected peak yellow rank sword sitting in front of him...

The gazes of the cultivators present were filled with disbelief.

Tong Hu remained relatively calm. After all, he was a Golden Core Realm cultivator and had seen the world.

Tong Hu stepped forward and waved his hand, causing the overflowing sword intent to slowly dissipate.

”Since this sword had been buried for many years, its sword intent had accumulated over the years.” Tong Hu grasped the sword handle and inspected the sword before saying, ”This sword is not a peak yellow rank treasure.”

”Not a peak yellow rank treasure?”

Master Wu and Qian Feng immediately heaved sighs of relief; they still had a chance.

After all, this Immortal Origin Stone was priced at four thousand. If it was just a yellow rank high-grade treasure, it might still be manageable!

Tong Hu continued, ”But it has seventy-two Soul Imprints, belonging to the top tier within yellow rank treasures. It has a selling price of around six thousand low-grade spirit stones.”

Qian Feng’s face turned green. ”Oh no....”

Master Wu’s face turned pale, and his hands began to tremble slightly. There was a hint of unwillingness that flashed in his eyes.

Tong Hu looked at Fang Chen and asked, ”Young Friend Fang, can this sword be sold to me?”

Fang Chen shook his head softly and politely refused, ”I plan to keep it for my own use.”

”Keep it for your own use?”

”A Qi Refining Realm cultivator can’t activate a high-grade, yellow-rank flying sword....”

”Don’t forget, he is a member of the Fang family, and they have a Golden Core Realm ancestor; they can make use of it.”

Tong Hu nodded and didn’t force the matter.

Glancing at everyone, Tong Hu casually said, ”The outcome of today’s bet has been decided.”

After speaking, he turned and left.

Fang Chen put away the flying sword and returned to where he had been sitting.

Qian Jiuye smiled at Qian Feng and said, ”Brother, since the outcome has been decided, what about the ten thousand low-grade spirit stones...?”

”Don’t worry, when I, Qian Feng, make a commitment, I mean it,” said Qian Feng, sneering as he got up. ”Master Wu, stay here for now. I’ll go to the palace to get the spirit stones.”

With that, he didn’t even look at Master Wu, bringing Jue Wudi and Fang Lingxing with him as he left.

Knowing that Qian Feng was angry, Master Wu’s face turned pale.

Tong Baizhou smiled and bowed to the crowd. ”Everyone, today’s bet is over. The store is now open as per usual.”

As soon as the words left his lips, everyone present rushed up to look at the remaining Immortal Origin Stones. Now that they had watched the bet, their hands turned a little itchy.

Even Fang Jue felt a bit tempted, but because Fang Ao and Jing Jing were here, he had no choice but to scratch the itch away in frustration.

In the back hall of Jade River Pavilion, Tong Baizhou stood respectfully with his head lowered in front of Tong Hu.

”This child, Fang Chen, should be a Master of Immortal Origin Stones, or at least, he has followed a real Master of Immortal Origin Stones. See if you can bring him to our side,” said Tong Hu calmly.

The ”Master of Immortal Origin Stones” he referred to were those who were adept at Immortal Origin Stones and were recognized by the majority, which were very rare.

Tong Baizhou nodded slightly. ”Both of those Immortal Origin Stones were personally bought by Fang Chen, indicating his full confidence in them. This proves that his success was not purely luck.”

At this point, Tong Baizhou furrowed his brows slightly and whispered, ”Father, that mysterious expert gave him a token, and we don’t know much about Fang Chen’s background either. If we try to recruit him easily, will it expose us?”

”Keep a few tricks up your sleeve. Our origins are not weaker than that mysterious expert’s,” said Tong Hu with a cold smile. ”In fact, perhaps if he knew of our true identities, he would’ve been the one wary, not us.”

Tong Baizhou smiled slightly and nodded.

After their conversation, Tong Hu left with his hands clasped behind his back, while Tong Baizhou continued to greet guests in the front hall.

Fang Chen’s divine soul returned to his body.

This trip had helped him confirm that both Tong Hu and his son, Tong Baizhou, from the Jade River Pavilion, were cultivators of the Spirit Blood Sect.

What he needed to do next was to continue to investigate the Fang, Jue, and the royal families! There might just be pawns of the Spirit Blood Sect in these places.

As for him buying those two winning Immortal Origin Stones... He was deliberately showing his hand. He wanted to forge an identity that suggested he had some understanding of Immortal Origin Stones.

With this identity, he could easily interact with some middle to high-level people in the Grand Qian Imperial Capital, making it easier to find pawns of the Spirit Blood Sect.

Fang Chen smiled and thought, An Immortal Origin Stone Master? This identity does make things easier.

About half an hour had passed since the bet had ended, and Master Wu was already feeling very uncomfortable staying here. He couldn’t help but slump his shoulders a little whenever someone looked at him.

He truly embarrassed himself today....

As thoughts were still swimming through his mind, Jue Wudi suddenly returned to Jade River Pavilion, approached Fang Chen, and took out ten thousand low-grade spirit stones.

The dense spiritual energy intoxicated the cultivators present. Glints of envy and greed flashed in everyone’s eyes.

Master Wu’s expression brightened; he dreaded being held accountable by Qian Feng, so having Jue Wudi bring the spirit stones at least meant that he wouldn’t be left behind again.

”The second prince said that the bet has been settled with this, and he wishes to invite you to Spring Dawn Tower in ten days as a guest,” said Jue Wudi with a faint smile, staring at Fang Chen. ”All the geniuses from the various families in the capital will be there; it will be lively. What do you think?”

Qian Jiuye was surprised.

Fang Jue and Fang Yun both looked at Fang Chen together.

It was clear Qian Feng wanted to recruit Fang Chen!

After putting away the spirit stones and pondering for a few moments, Fang Chen nodded. ”Please tell the second prince that I’ll be as scheduled.”

”Then we’ll await for your arrival with respect, Master Fang.” Jue Wudi smiled faintly, then turned and left. Master Wu quickly followed suit, leaving Jade River Pavilion together.

Fang Yun frowned slightly. ”Why did he agree so easily...?”

”Master Fang, thank you for your help restoring some of my reputation. We’ll meet again when there’s time,” said Qian Jiuye with a smile, though his tone lacked warmth. There was even a hint of coldness to his voice.

After he left, Fang Yun couldn’t help but show a hint of ridicule as she looked at Fang Chen.

”You’re already planning to get involved with the second prince? If it weren’t for the ninth prince inviting you here, you wouldn’t have gained so much today!”

”You’re talking nonsense, Little Sister.”

Fang Jue quickly stopped Fang Yun from speaking further, then looked at Fang Chen and whispered, ”The second prince... he.... Just be careful, I can’t say much...”

Before Fang Jue could finish speaking, Fang Ao and Jing Jing approached.

”Fang Chen, our ancestor wants to see you. Return with us to the family manor for now.”

Fang Chen appeared calm as he nodded lightly.

Fang Ao couldn’t help feeling a bit emotional. This child remains composed in the face of favor or disgrace. His demeanor is outstanding. It’s just a pity he’s not my son.

After a brief reminder to Fang Jue and Fang Yun, the couple led Fang Chen out of the Jade River Pavilion. 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

Watching the three of them leave, Fang Yun couldn’t help muttering, ”Recruited by the second prince and summoned by the ancestor. Truly riding high on success.”

”You need to change your attitude, Little Sister, or you’ll offend too many people in the future.” Fang Jue couldn’t help but remind her. ”Fang Chen is not a simple man. Stop getting on his bad side. Accepting the second prince’s invitation doesn’t mean he agreed to be recruited.”

”Have you forgotten? He knows Xia Ji. Perhaps he’s just using this opportunity to resolve that matter for Xia Ji?”