Chapter 553: Chapter 447: Spirit Plant Transformation, Divine Infant Mushroom

"Alas! I’ll never take on patrol duties again. They only give a little Contribution Points, and every so often you encounter a Nascent Soul True Monarch—who can withstand that?"

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On the other side.

After leaving the Penglai Sect, Qin Ming piloted the Lingxiao Imperial Carriage, speeding over the endless ocean.

The Profound Water Crocodile and eight Jade Wave Sea Horses were vigorously pulling the carriage forward.

Qin Ming enjoyed the service of the Heaven-Devouring Rat, taking out the East Sea Map Jade Slip to examine.

"Master, where are we heading next?"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat perched on Qin Ming’s shoulder, gently peeling a Spirit Fruit and then feeding it to him.

"Hm, we’re going to the Black Abyss Island in the northeastern sea region."

Qin Ming said calmly.

Black Abyss Island was akin to a black market in this sea region, where many secret transactions took place.

Thus, the chance of finding High-Tier Celestial Exotic Gold was greatest there, and Qin Ming could deal with some of his own items in exchange.

Several days later.

A jet-black island appeared within Qin Ming’s Divine Thought vision.

He promptly put away the Lingxiao Imperial Carriage and transformed into the appearance of a burly man with a full beard, without concealing his cultivation, revealing the Nascent Soul Stage level.

After all, he had come this time to scheme for Tier Four Exotic Gold and would inevitably deal with fellow cultivators of the same rank.

Black Abyss Island wasn’t large; it was extremely desolate, without even a Defense Array. The island had densely packed houses, all built from black stone.

Qin Ming transformed into a streak of red light and landed on the island. The cultivators around saw such a Great Power descending and immediately scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing in panic.

According to the Map Jade Slip, he headed straight to a nine-story pavilion at the center of the island.

The pavilion was also built entirely of black stone and had no signboard hanging.

Qin Ming immediately paced inside, and wherever he passed, cultivators retreated.

He had yet to enter when a purple Escape Light landed before him, revealing a middle-aged female cultivator in a late-stage Golden Core, dressed in a purple gauze long skirt.

"Welcome, True Monarch senior, to our Black Abyss Island. Please come inside for a chat."

Qin Ming said nothing more, just nodded and followed the purple gauze long-skirt woman into the pavilion.

Inside, he found the furnishings extremely simple, causing him to doubt whether they had the items he needed.

Because upon entering, he had enveloped the entire Black Abyss Island in his Divine Thought, inspecting it thoroughly.

Surprisingly, the highest cultivation there belonged to the purple-clad middle-aged female cultivator before him.

Seeing Qin Ming’s doubtful look, the purple-clad female cultivator first poured him a cup of Spirit Wine and then explained with a smile:

"Do you have something to sell, senior? Or something you need to gather? Just tell me, junior."

"No matter the item, we can procure it. Our ’Black Abyss Island’ has always been known for its reputation in the East Sea Cultivation Realm."

Qin Ming nodded and got straight to the point: "I need some Tier Four or higher Celestial Exotic Gold, the higher the grade, the better. Do you have any?"

"No matter the price, I can afford it."

"Tier Four Celestial Exotic Gold??"

"This..." The purple-clad middle-aged female cultivator hesitated, embarrassed, and replied, "Apologies, senior, but such high-tier Exotic Gold is unlikely to be found on our island."

"Hmph! And you dare boasting?"

"Are you mocking me?"

The burly man Qin Ming had transformed into flew into a rage, emitting a terrifying Spiritual Pressure, causing the purple-clad female cultivator to pale.

At that moment.

"Dear Daoist, please do not be angry."

"I can help you acquire what you need, old me."

A black Escape Light fell into the stone room, revealing a bald, black-robed elder with a withered face and hunched back, yet exuding an early-stage Nascent Soul aura.

The black-robed elder raised his hand with a wave, instantly drawing the purple-clad female cultivator and casting a Spiritual Light Shield to protect her within.

Qin Ming observed, his eyes suddenly narrowing, his mana akin to mid-stage Nascent Soul power spreading forth, causing the black-robed elder’s complexion to change as he felt an overwhelming Spiritual Pressure.

He could no longer shield the female cultivator.

Unable to maintain his composure, he quickly shouted, "Daoist, have mercy!"

Following the black-robed elder’s submission, the immense Spiritual Pressure receded like a tide.

"Hehe! I am the Black Profound Ascendant, the operator of this black market. If my subordinates have offended you, the Daoist, please don’t take it to heart," the bald, black-robed elder chuckled dryly, addressing Qin Ming.

Meanwhile.

Black Profound Ascendant was secretly astounded, unsure where such a Great God had emerged from.

His strength seemed far superior to his own.