I Have A Cultivation World

Chapter 2886: Chapter 1343: The Numbers Don’t Match (2)

After all, for him now, treasures such as Sixth Rank Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Objects don’t significantly enhance him anymore. However, the Ancestor Black Dragon’s skeleton might allow the Primordial Clock to ascend, and such a level of material is probably unique in the entire Tianhe Realm, making it highly valuable.

“It’s deep in the Sea Eye. If Mr. Chen is willing to let me try with the Sea Suppressing Bead, perhaps I can delve in and help you fish it out,” Fu Hai True Monarch said with a hint of humor.

Chen Mobai certainly couldn’t entrust the Sea Suppressing Bead to him, not even if he swore a Daoist Heart Oath, as it would be unreliable.

“The treasures of the Dragon Palace alone don’t mean much to me. After all, I have plenty of Sixth Rank Magic Artifacts. If you can’t guarantee that I will obtain the Ancestor Black Dragon’s skeleton, it will be hard for us to reach a deal.”

Chen Mobai stated calmly, throwing the ball back into Fu Hai True Monarch’s court.

“Over these years, I’ve condensed a fishing line with the Power of the Great Dao, delving into the Sea Eye, exploring various caves. In some places, I’ve touched unfamiliar objects, which might be the Ancestor Black Dragon’s skeleton.”

Fu Hai True Monarch pondered for a moment and spoke of a topic that brightened Chen Mobai’s eyes.

The situation inside the Sea Eye is unknown. If Fu Hai True Monarch could hand over the map from his years of exploration, it would save Chen Mobai a lot of effort.

“To show sincerity, Mr. Chen, give me the items first.”

Chen Mobai asked Fu Hai True Monarch to hand over the map of the Sea Eye, and the latter frowned, full of doubt.

According to local rules, shouldn’t both parties first swear and make an agreement with utmost caution before starting a transaction?

Have things changed during his absence from the Tianhe Realm?

“Mr. Chen, you need to give me some assurance. There’s no foundation of trust between us,” Fu Hai True Monarch straightforwardly stated.

Chen Mobai: “My word is my bond, known to all. Whatever I say is a guarantee!”

These words caused Fu Hai True Monarch’s lips to twitch slightly in disbelief. “Mr. Chen, even the Human Emperor of old sometimes reneged, so I need tangible guarantees.”

Chen Mobai: “I’m about to cultivate Void and won’t swear over such matters, especially when you are asking for my help.”

Fu Hai True Monarch fell silent.

It was indeed he who wished urgently to leave the Sea Eye, having lost the initiative when he first spoke up.

But the local customs made it hard for him to believe in promises.

[Master, although Chen Guixian is a great enemy of our Eastern Emperor Court, his adherence to integrity is acknowledged by all. I think we can trust him.]

As Fu Hai True Monarch hesitated, Zhao Nancheng transmitted a message.

Since achieving mastery in the Mysterious Technique, Zhao Nancheng had been traversing the Tianhe Realm in disguise and witnessed Chen Mobai’s rise firsthand.

Despite causing immense slaughter and taking countless lives, Chen Mobai always honored his words. In matters of integrity, he ranks among the foremost in the ancient and contemporary Tianhe Realm, comparable to ancient sages.

From an objective viewpoint, Zhao Nancheng very much wished to befriend Chen Mobai.

Such noble qualities were why, even as the Five Elements Sect was on the verge of surpassing the Nine Heavens Morality Sect and the Dao Morale Sect, leading to conflicts over elixir businesses, these ancient sacred lands of East Continent accepted it without resorting to underhanded methods.

Although the strength of the Five Elements Sect was the primary factor, Chen Mobai’s consistent sincerity was key to the peaceful state in East Continent.

“In that case, I’ll trust Mr. Chen this time.”

After hearing Zhao Nancheng’s description, Fu Hai True Monarch realized he truly had no means to oppose Chen Mobai, and unwillingly nodded, dispersing the manifestation with the Power of the Great Dao, transforming it into a mostly greyed-out map.

The map clearly showed the entrance of the Sea Eye and marked the largest cave, the treasure trove of the Mysterious Flood Dragon Clan.

The potential location of the Ancestor Black Dragon’s skeleton was between clarity and obscurity on the map.

Fu Hai True Monarch himself wasn’t sure, only discovering things in the caves with the fishing line.

Perhaps it was left by the previous Sixth Rank Dragon King of the Mysterious Flood Dragon Clan with the Sea Suppressing Bead, but it could be the Ancestor Black Dragon’s skeleton.

“Mr. Chen, after you come out, could you use your fishing line to fish out the items from these caves?”

After reviewing the map, Chen Mobai suddenly asked.

“It’s worth a try, though I can’t guarantee it.”

Fu Hai True Monarch’s elderly voice sounded again, noting that while in the Sea Eye, most of his power resisted the suction. But with the Sea Suppressing Bead’s protection upon exiting, he might fully exert himself and fish out whatever was concealed deep within.

Hearing this, Chen Mobai nodded and then asked Qing Nu to cast True Strength with the Sea Suppressing Bead, following Fu Hai True Monarch’s map to a certain cave.

There lay the location of Fu Hai True Monarch’s Primordial Spirit.

After so many years, his physical body had long decayed, but his Primordial Spirit, tempered by the Sea Eye, was nearly tangible, almost like a True Person.

Seeing the azure brilliance fall before him, the heart of Fu Hai True Monarch finally settled.

Although Zhao Nancheng said Chen Mobai’s word was always trustworthy, Fu Hai True Monarch, who reached his peak through deceit and cunning, was very unfamiliar with the concept of integrity.

The azure light enveloped his Primordial Spirit, and Fu Hai True Monarch felt as if a massive weight had been lifted, his entire being feeling as light as if ascending to immortality.

Only then was he willing to believe that in such a place as East Continent, someone indeed kept their word.

“Hahaha…”

Relieved from his cage, Fu Hai True Monarch couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

“Mr. Chen, a single task is better with synergy. Please bring the Mysterious Flood Dragon Clan’s treasures for me when you come out.”

Chen Mobai’s voice reminded Fu Hai True Monarch.

Though inclined to stash some treasures himself, Fu Hai True Monarch had only his Primordial Spirit now, without storage tools nor the ability for such Divine Skills. Besides, in the void-stagnant Sea Eye, even with his Void Refining Realm, forming personal space was impossible.

Soon, Fu Hai True Monarch thought of something and flew upward to the cave where Zhao Nancheng was.

Zhao Nancheng, having the Mysterious Flood Dragon’s bloodline, retained his physical form and was already at the Fifth Rank Peak.

After a mental communication from Fu Hai True Monarch, Zhao Nancheng transformed into a black dragon-coiled bracelet, which wrapped around the latter’s Primordial Spirit wrist.

While collecting the Mysterious Flood Dragon Clan’s treasures, Zhao Nancheng opened his mouth, swallowing two Sixth Rank Artifacts and some precious Sixth Rank Materials into his body.

Unfortunately, Zhao Nancheng’s cultivation level was insufficient, and the amount consumed was limited.

With a face full of regret, Fu Hai True Monarch emerged from the Sea Eye, laden with treasures.

“Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Chen.”

Seeing the pile of Sixth Rank Spirit Material, Chen Mobai beamed with joy, repeatedly thanking the present Fu Hai True Monarch.

“It’s nothing, just a small effort…”

To avoid Chen Mobai noticing anything amiss, Fu Hai True Monarch unwrapped the fine fishing line from his hand, directly beginning to delve into the Sea Eye, preparing to fish for the Ancestor Black Dragon’s skeleton.

Seeing Fu Hai True Monarch’s helpfulness, Chen Mobai thought this old fellow, though from the Eastern Emperor Court, seemed quite decent.

Reflecting on Feng Qingshu providing materials to assist his own ascendance with the Immortality Pill, Chen Mobai found him increasingly agreeable, contemplating if he could invite him as a Guest Elder in the Five Elements Sect.

“Your Majesty, the number of Magic Artifacts is off. I heard from my father that the Nine Swings Ice Pattern Armor of the great grandmother and the Thousand Scale Moon Reflector of the great-grandfather were in the Sea Eye’s treasure cave, but they’re not here!”

At this moment, as a small flood dragon examined the treasures Fu Hai True Monarch had brought out, it suddenly spoke up.

Originally thinking they had passed inspection, Fu Hai True Monarch froze on the spot.