Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Mu Yao Future Maitreya said, "The information I have about the Xumi Vajra Sect is mostly superficial. I’m not sure if it’s substantial enough. However, I have some other items that might suffice in its place. Is it okay if I contact you later to discuss this?"

Riyao said, "That’s acceptable."

Lei Jun watched the Age Star Muyao, representing Future Maitreya, shimmer with brilliance. He spoke calmly, "I’m very interested in any news related to the current situation in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, without any specific preference."

As he spoke, he began to conjecture internally. Future Maitreya had previously ventured into the Southern Wilderness in search of Buddha Treasures. He was almost surrounded, forcing him to reveal his true strength, but unfortunately, he returned empty-handed.

What exactly was he looking for? Any Buddhist Magic Artifact of sufficient grade, or was he specifically after the Secret Treasure Prayer Beads closely related to Avici?

Recently, Lei Jun had been extensively reviewing records related to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths in the Celestial Master Mansion’s Edict Hall, familiarizing himself with the ancient data. Avici, one of the mythical Ten Lands, had been hidden for many years. The current situation there was unknown to anyone. Undoubtedly, the place referred to as Avici Hell was a land of disastrous calamities and extreme danger. If this were not the case, there wouldn’t be the grand vow of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva: "Until Hell is empty, I vow not to become a Buddha." If those calamities were to descend upon the Mortal World, they could easily lead to a catastrophic disaster for all living beings. To be precise, the Nine Heavens are relatively pure and peaceful, whereas the Ten Lands, while containing innumerable opportunities and wonders, could also be accompanied by great dangers and deadly disasters. The Earth Sea, into which the Jiuli People were forced to retreat, as well as Avici, were just such places.

Mu Yao Future Maitreya, having failed to obtain anything in the Southern Wilderness, seemed to no longer be obsessing over the Secret Treasure Prayer Beads related to Avici. However, what he truly planned in his mind, only he himself would know.

As for his recent purchase of a large number of Soul-Sealing Stones, what could he be using them for? It might be minor for others, but for a heavyweight figure like him from the White Lotus Sect, the purchase of Soul-Sealing Stones was somewhat intriguing. Soul-Sealing Stones have the effect of isolating and stabilizing the Spiritual Soul. Internally, they can temporarily seal and trap a cultivator’s Spiritual Soul, but this seal is not stable. Externally, they can be used to defend against attacks on the Spiritual Soul, with fairly good results. It’s just that I am not sure what Mu Yao Future Maitreya needs these stones for, especially in larger quantities.

At this point, Saturn Earth Radiance responded to Lei Jun, "Regarding the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, I have some of the latest clues here, but they are not about Sumi. They concern two other locations." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Lei Jun asked, "What would you like in return?"

Earth Guardian said, "I want to know if there are more places similar to Great Black Mountain in the Northern Border or Changjie Island in the East Sea. If there are, the more details, the better."

Lei Jun said, "Let’s talk about this privately later."

Earth Guardian said, "Very well."

At this time, Fire Yao Shen Qubing asked, "I would like to get detailed information about the Jiuli People!"

Shuiyao said, "Not only does the black fog hinder exploration, but the language and script of the Jiuli People also differ greatly from ours in the Mortal World, making it difficult to gather information."

Fire Yao Shen Qubing replied with resignation, "Of course, I know that. If it were easy to find out, I wouldn’t be asking here."

Lei Jun listened from the side and found it amusing.

Previously, Shen Qubing and Shuiyao didn’t get along well. He was straightforward in temperament, with clear likes and dislikes. However, as they exchanged words now, it seemed they were not as guarded as before. Lei Jun guessed that perhaps Shen Qubing and Shuiyao had some private discussions and trades, and the results were satisfactory, which had eased their relationship.

Shuiyao then said, "I am also looking for a rare item. Does anyone have White Mulberry Wood?"

YueYao said, "If it’s not in particularly large quantities, I do."

Shuiyao said, "But I don’t have any information about Chen Donglou of Mount Shu."

YueYao said, "No problem. We can have a private talk later. If you have something else that interests me, I am still willing to trade with you."

Shuiyao said, "That would be excellent."

Later on, Lei Jun also went to find Saturn Earth Radiance privately.

Lei Jun asked, "Xu Yuanzhen of the Celestial Master Mansion and King Huayang Zhang Rui once explored a secret realm together. Are you aware of this matter?"

Although only Xu Yuanzhen and King Huayang Zhang Rui had gone at the time, the subsequent turmoil caused by Zhang Rui’s leak of information meant that the place was no longer a secret. Therefore, Lei Jun was not worried that this would expose his identity.

Earth Guardian replied, "I am aware of this matter."

Lei Jun said, "I currently don’t have more relevant clues. Is it possible to substitute something else or information in exchange?"

After some thought, Earth Guardian asked, "Do you have a good quantity of Spiritual Objects that aid Confucian scholars in their cultivation, ones that could support many people?"

Lei Jun asked, "For many people, what general level of cultivation are we talking about?"

Earth Guardian said, "Although mainly targeting scholars from the Lower Three Heavens, I have high demands on the quality of the Spiritual Objects."

Lei Jun asked, "What about Lifeng Rock? I have enough to supply around a hundred scholars with cultivation levels from the Lower Three Heavens."

Earth Guardian exclaimed, "Such a large quantity of Lifeng Rock? Then I agree."

Earth Guardian replied succinctly, "There are two places among the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths that I have not visited but have, by chance, come into contact with from afar. One is called Lian Mountain, and the other is Heavenly Principle."

"Oh?" Under the influence of the Taibai Metal Scepter, Lei Jun’s eyebrows raised slightly.

Lian Mountain, one of the Ten Lands, is said to be a wondrous void realm of legend, closely related to Confucian Cultivators. According to the ancient records Lei Jun had reviewed, it was relatively stable compared to the Earth Sea and Avici, which were chaotic and fierce.

The two great prominent clans of the Great Tang, the Qingzhou Ye Clan and the Cangzhou Ye Clan—also known as the Eastern and Western Ye—share the same origin.