Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 603 - 5: Welcome, True Monarch Zhou! (2)

"The first matter is regarding the recognition and exchange of battle merits. Previously, in the Celestial Talisman Island Sea Region, I was fortunate enough to hunt down two transformed Great Demons, so I have come to report my merits!"

Zhou Xun said slowly.

"What... two... transformed Great Demons?"

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Qianchuan was taken aback and instinctively looked towards True Monarch Tianci,

only to find True Monarch Tianci equally surprised!

True Monarch Iron Mountain had already informed him about the slaying of the Demon Shark, but he was unaware of the second one!

"Is this matter true?"

Perhaps realizing the doubt implied, he quickly clarified,

"What I mean is that the battle merit recognition for slaying transformed Great Demons is exceedingly strict, requiring a Demon Beast Core or Demon Soul!"

"Of course!" Zhou Xun nodded,

tapped his Storage Bag, and with a flash of Spirit Light, a Jade Box appeared on the table before them.

"Brother Fang, please see, this is the Inner Core of the Demon Shark I slew!"

True Monarch Qianchuan hurriedly opened the box, revealing a fist-sized Demon Pill that was completely water-blue, appearing before everyone,

carefully sensing the demonic power on it,

the middle-aged man nodded continuously, very pleased!

"Not bad, indeed the Inner Core of a Tier Four Demon Beast, enough to prove Brother Fang has slain a transformed Great Demon!"

Saying this, the middle-aged man took out a Jade Scroll from his waist, cast a Spell, and pointed towards the Inner Core!

A wisp of the aura was extracted and left inside the Jade Scroll!

"The merit for slaying a transformed Tier Four Great Demon requires the recording of the aura!" True Monarch Qianchuan explained, and after recording, he asked,

"Where is the second one?"

"The second one, I did not obtain its Demon Pill or Demon Soul, but this demon was a member of the South Abyss Royal Family and the third son of the current South Abyss Demon Emperor!" Zhou Xun explained,

according to regulations, destroying the physical body of an important figure of the Demon Race also counts as a major merit!

The Black Island Demon Emperor is the Third Prince of South Abyss, and naturally of noble status!

"Please produce the Great Demon Corpse!"

"Hold on, this place is too narrow, let’s go outside to take a look!!"

Soon Zhou Xun and True Monarch Qianchuan went out of the reception hall, arriving at a great hall!

This hall covers several hundred zhang, naturally able to accommodate it!

Just then, Zhou Xun tapped, and with a flash of Spirit Light, a gigantic Ink Flood Dragon corpse, several hundred zhang in size, appeared in the hall, almost filling it completely!

Looking at the imposing Ink Flood Dragon corpse,

the middle-aged man couldn’t help but click his tongue, stepping forward for a closer look, even feeling it!

"Not bad, indeed a Tier Four Ink Flood Dragon corpse!"

"Ink Flood Dragons, being part of the South Abyss Royal Family, are of significant status, this naturally counts as a major merit for slaying a Tier Four Demon Beast!" Having said that, he took out the Jade Scroll again and recorded the Ink Flood Dragon.

"Brother Zhou now has two major merits, I wonder if there’s any treasure you’d like to exchange for!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun smiled slightly and nodded:

"To tell the truth, my trip to Immortal City this time is precisely for those few Spirit Medicines on the list!"

"No problem, according to the rules discussed by the Alliance Leaders, two major merits can exchange for two Tier Four Middle-Grade Spirit Medicines, or six Tier Four Low-Grade Spirit Medicines!"

"I’d like to exchange for two Tier Four Middle-Grade Spirit Medicines!" Zhou Xun joyfully said.

"Let me see,"

Saying this, True Monarch Qianchuan tapped, took out another Golden Book and Jade Scroll, and carefully examined it,

"There are still three Tier Four Middle-Grade Spirit Medicines available, namely ’Golden Sunflower Bamboo’, ’Celestial Spirit Chrysanthemum’, ’Spirit Suppressing Flower’, and ’Spiritual Essence Ginseng’. I wonder which two Brother Zhou wants to exchange for?"

When Zhou Xun heard the name ’Golden Sunflower Bamboo’, a premonition arose in his heart!

Sure enough, these four Spirit Medicines turned out to be ones Zhou Xun had obtained before!

To him, the same type of Spirit Medicine can only enhance his Spiritual Root once.

As such, these Tier Four Middle-Grade Spirit Medicines have no use for him, although they can still be used for Alchemy.

But how could he use such precious merits here!

’It seems I’ll have to figure out how to obtain that Tier Four High-Grade ’Spirit-Commanding Treasure Reishi’, he thought to himself!

However, Zhou Xun still lacked one Tier Four Great Demon’s battle merit!

At this time, Zhou Xun remembered the captured Red Spirit Turtle and couldn’t help but get ruthless,

"If pushed too far, I’ll just kill Red Noon and be done with it!"

"Otherwise, where else can I find a Tier Four Demon Beast..."

Just then, True Monarch Qianchuan seemed to notice Zhou Xun’s dilemma and asked,

"Are these Spirit Medicines not what Brother Zhou needs?"

"Yes, I didn’t expect such misfortune!" Zhou Xun lamented,

"If that’s the case, Brother Zhou, there’s no need to be disheartened!" True Monarch Qianchuan paused, glanced around, and with a wave, a Sound Insulation Shield enveloped the three of them,

seeing this, he continued:

"According to several Alliance Leaders’ predictions, this ceasefire is only a temporary break. The Demon Race won’t easily give up after preparing for thousands of years to invade the South Sea!"

"The next great war is surely not far off!"

"To prepare for this, a new batch of treasures has been mobilized early on, including many Spirit Medicines, but they haven’t been released yet!"

"If Brother Zhou isn’t in a hurry, perhaps you can wait a few years, by then you should be able to exchange for satisfactory Spirit Medicines!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun kept nodding, quickly cupping his hands to express his gratitude:

"Thank you, Brother Fang, for the guidance!"

This kind of information is utterly confidential, and telling him shows that True Monarch Qianchuan is indeed someone he can associate with!

"You’re welcome, just please keep this information confidential to avoid getting me punished by the Alliance Leaders!"

True Monarch Qianchuan said,

"I will surely keep this to myself, Brother Zhou won’t let Brother Fang’s good intentions go to waste!"

True Monarch Qianchuan nodded,

Actually, even if this information were leaked, it wouldn’t pose much trouble for him, but saying so could test Zhou Xun’s character.

"By the way, Brother Zhou mentioned one thing, what’s the second?"

"Oh, I just broke through to Nascent Soul and plan to reside permanently in Sea Suppression Immortal City, but I don’t have a residence yet, so I’ll need your help, Brother Fang!"

Zhou Xun said politely.

True Monarch Qianchuan was even happier upon hearing this, for residing permanently in Sea Suppression Immortal City increased the likelihood of him joining the city, something he was naturally pleased to see,

"The matter of the Cave Mansion is easy, according to the city’s regulations, any Nascent Soul Cultivator like Brother Zhou who resides here permanently is entitled to a Tier Four Low-Grade Cave Mansion for free!"

"However, you should know that these Tier Four Caves vary in quality!"

"Those closest to the Spiritual Eye have Spiritual Qi concentrations nearing Tier Four Middle-Grade!"

"With Brother Zhou’s abilities, an ordinary Cave Mansion wouldn’t suit you!"

Saying this, he tapped his Storage Bag, took out a Magical Treasure in the shape of a sand table, which was a miniature of the entire Sea Suppression Immortal City’s layout,

fiddling with it, several elegantly styled Cave Mansions appeared before them,

"These three are unoccupied Cave Mansions near the Spiritual Eye, with Spiritual Qi concentrations nearing Tier Four Middle-Grade, I wonder which one Brother Zhou favors?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun looked over, the three Cave Mansions had different designs, each with its own charm, and Zhou Xun liked them all.

Ultimately, he chose the one nearest to True Monarch Tianci,

True Monarch Qianchuan cast a Spirit Light, and the Cave Mansion instantly dimmed, signifying ownership!

Then the middle-aged man took out a Token and handed it to Zhou Xun,

"This is the Manipulation Token for that Cave Mansion, it’s yours now, Brother Zhou!"

Zhou Xun accepted it, cupping his hands to express his gratitude:

"Thank you, Brother Fang. Once I’ve settled, I’ll invite you over for a visit to express my thanks!"

"Certainly, I’ll definitely come by then!"

True Monarch Qianchuan immediately agreed, as it would be the best opportunity to extend an invitation!

Having settled both matters, Zhou Xun promptly took his leave, then left with True Monarch Tianci for his new residence!

...

A quarter of an hour later, Zhou Xun arrived at the entrance of his new Cave Mansion,

it’s merely a li away from True Monarch Tianci’s Cave Mansion, making them neighbors!

Runes flickered above the Cave Mansion, evidently arranged with high-level Restrictions!

"Not bad, it’s actually a Tier Three level Array, Sea Suppression Immortal City is indeed generous!"

Taking out the Token, he injected Mana, and with a gesture, Spirit Light flew out,

the main gate automatically opened, revealing a Han White Marble screen wall, adorned with carvings of exotic beasts and birds.

Zhou Xun and True Monarch Tianci stepped in,

a surge of pure Spiritual Qi greeted them,

"Great place, the Spiritual Qi concentration is even higher than at my place!" True Monarch Tianci couldn’t help but say enviously!

Beyond the screen wall were pavilions, terraces, artificial mountains, and peculiar stones, painting a scene of a Jiangnan garden!

"Not bad!"

Here, whether in terms of Spiritual Qi, scenery, or all kinds of facilities, it made Zhou Xun extremely satisfied,

"From now on, I’ll reside here!"