Capítulo 2006: Chapter 74: Human Market (Part 3)
“This, this is a true Innate Dao Treasure!”
He looked up at Wang Ba, this time with a more courteous tone:
“Would the guest allow me to take a look?”
Wang Ba naturally had no objections.
Upon receiving the Treasure Basin of Immortal Essence, Master Zheyang immediately noticed the transparent bead inside. An expression of surprise flashed in his eyes, then he turned the basin and saw the words ‘Immortal Essence’ on it. His eyes showed great shock, and he quickly covered it with his sleeve, glancing around instinctively to lower his voice, inviting:
“Guests, please follow me inside.”
Wang Ba was slightly surprised but followed the other party into the back hall.
Inside the back hall were individual rooms, evidently used for private discussions.
After everyone entered one of the rooms, Master Zheyang closed the door, leaving even the female Cultivator outside. He then activated a soundproof formation and solemnly asked:
“May I ask, from where did the guest acquire this treasure?”
Wang Ba frowned slightly, turning to look at the Corpse-digging Ghost King:
“To repair a Dao Treasure, is it necessary to inquire about its origin?”
The Corpse-digging Ghost King was at a loss for words.
Master Zheyang quickly realized and apologized, saying:
“Please don’t mind, I didn’t intend to probe its origin, but… the words ‘Immortal Essence’ on this basin are of great significance. If it’s truly the legendary artifact, I’m afraid…”
Wang Ba furrowed his brow:
“Afraid of what?”
Master Zheyang hesitated for a moment, then said:
“I’m afraid I may not have the ability to repair this item.”
Wang Ba, hearing this, was somewhat puzzled:
“It’s just a lower grade Dao Treasure, why does the master lack confidence?”
Master Zheyang shook his head:
“What I can repair are usually those Dao Treasures artificially nurtured by cultivators. Those treasures aren’t truly innate because the composition of the treasure itself is actually incomplete and floating Dao Domains. The so-called repair is merely adjusting and perfecting these domains through artifact refining methods, which isn’t too difficult.”
“But conversely, a true Innate Dao Treasure nurtured for countless years in the Realm Sea has a deeply rooted foundation due to time’s accumulation. It may seem like few Cloud Bans, but trying to touch the Dao within is not so easy. The difficulty of repairing a lower-grade Innate Dao Treasure is not inferior to an upper-grade man-made Dao Treasure… Yet the key issue is, if the guest’s basin is truly the legendary one, I’m afraid in the entire Sea of Chaos Realm, no one can repair it.”
Upon hearing Master Zheyang’s words, the Five Ghost Kings and Yun Qi visibly displayed startled expressions.
Wang Ba pondered, and then calmly said:
“This treasure, I obtained by chance near the Immortal Forbidden Land.”
At the mention of the four words Immortal Forbidden Land, Master Zheyang showed a knowing expression:
“I said so; it seems I guessed correctly. This treasure is undoubtedly the lost Immortal Golden Pot of the Jade Pot Realm from the legend.”
“The Immortal Golden Pot of the Jade Pot Realm?”
Even with Wang Ba’s vast experience and knowledge, hearing Master Zheyang’s statement, he couldn’t help but be a bit astonished.
The others also showed expressions of confusion and surprise.
Master Zheyang once again touched the Treasure Basin of Immortal Essence, closed his eyes to feel for a moment, then slowly opened them, sighing deeply:
“Indeed, such complex intertwining Dao Intention is simply unprecedented.”
Then he looked at Wang Ba, recalling:
“This is also considered a secret tale. Many people actually don’t know why the Jade Pot Realm in the current Three Realms got its name. It’s because this realm possessed a ‘Treasure Light Jade Pot,’ a truly top-grade Innate Dao Treasure, containing as many as twenty-nine Innate Cloud Bans. This treasure had no other effect but its defensive power was comparable to Crossing Tribulation Great Power!”
“Comparable to Crossing Tribulation?!”
Upon hearing these words, even the always-calm Wang Ba showed a slightly serious expression.
Master Zheyang lamented:
“Yes, maybe due to the Treasure Light Jade Pot, during the great battle of immortals countless ages ago, though many domains perished, it was the originally ordinary Jade Pot Realm that survived, becoming one of the current Three Realms.”
“Then what relation does this have with the Treasure Basin of Immortal Essence?”
Wang Ba asked with some confusion.
Master Zheyang shook his head:
“The Immortal Golden Pot is a companion treasure to the Treasure Light Jade Pot. My ancestors had a good relationship with the Jade Pot Realm before the immortal battle, thus inadvertently learning of its existence. Later, during the immortal battle, although the Jade Pot Realm survived, the Treasure Light Jade Pot was damaged. My ancestor was invited to attempt repairs and learned that because the leader of the Jade Pot Realm participated in the battle and unfortunately died, the Immortal Golden Pot carried by him was lost…”
“This item has nothing to do with the Jade Pot Realm.”
Wang Ba’s voice was calm but carried an undeniable certainty.
Master Zheyang paused, then smiled wryly:
“No need for the guest to worry that I might disclose this. Our relationship with the Jade Pot Realm isn’t one of harmony nor hostility; Treasure Hall has maintained its integrity here for years, having basic principles. Besides…”
He glanced at the Treasure Basin of Immortal Essence in his hand, sighed helplessly, and, though somewhat reluctantly, returned it to Wang Ba:
“This treasure is severely damaged, and with my senior brother’s passing and the decline of Tool Method, in the current Sea of Chaos Realm, there’s likely no one who can restore it. Its value has greatly diminished, and aside from possibly sparking some interest from the Jade Pot Realm, others’ offers may not meet your expectations.”