590 A Deal and the Secret Store (1/2)
Zhou Bao, a male of 21 years, was the most powerful practitioner of the younger generations, with a cultivation at the peak of the Mysterious Realm, in the Seven-deity Regions of the Heaven Realm. He had two Taihao Fairy Weapons and had defeated an Eight-tribulation Lord of Heaven. His combat capability was beyond just formidable.
The portrait of Zhou Bao was vividly painted on a three-foot-long scroll. Even his Bronze Scepter was clearly painted on it, accompanied by a note: this is an ancient divine device of great power.
Zhou Bao's eyes turned cold. If he did not happen to meet Venerable Black Turtle in the Canglan Star, and if Venerable Black Turtle did not have this scroll, he would definitely be recognized in two or three Transmitting Formations.
He had not been recognized until now, because the Canglan Region was a remote place, and this portrait had not reached here.
”What happened? Why would my picture come here?”
”The portrait is now spread across at least half the Infinite Star Sea. The Canglan Region is far from the center of the Infinite Star Sea, and no one thinks you will come here, so it has not been sent here yet. But it will come soon, five days at the most, three at the shortest.”
”Then how did you get it?”
”I have my ways.” Mysterious Turtle Sage smiled, ”At first I wondered who had such a great power to cause this to happen. Now I figure that Qi Miaoyi and Ye Qingtian have likely arrived in the Infinite Star Sea too. But they just weren't as unlucky as you were, being sent to the wrong place, and they spread your portrait as soon as they reached the Infinite Star Sea. According to their fast speed and the widespread range, they absolutely have the support of the local forces in the Infinite Star Sea. Their purpose was to prevent you from going back, because once you go back, they will have no authority in the Three Western Regions.”
”Hmm, they still want to be in the Three Western Regions? Now that they're here, they can't go back!” The killing intent came from his heart, and with a burst of strength in his hand he shattered the portrait.
”Venerable elder, I remember you once said that the predecessor of the Fate Creation Boy has been monitoring the Infinite Star Sea, watching over the suppressed Primordial Demon here, so you must know most about the situation.”
”Yes, of course. We have witnessed the Infinite Star Sea evolve from a barren Star Area into what it is now. But I advise you not to expect our help. The Fate Creation Boy is responsible only for guarding and suppressing. We will not meddle as long as the Primordial Demon doesn't come out, even if ten thousand Devil Fetuses are born in one day, and even if the Infinite Star Sea is destroyed by the Milky Way Realm and the Alliance of 13 Realms.” Venerable Black Turtle smiled and touched his smooth chin, ”So don't count on us.”
”Haha, that's not quite right!” Zhou Bao narrowed his eyes slightly, ”When I came in, I found a place called Secret Store. With such a name, is this store not for business?”
”Secret Store is an old and famous store in the Infinite Star Sea, specializing in selling all kinds of information. Of course, it also runs a variety of businesses!” The smile of Venerable Black Turtle deepened. ”I just said you can't count on us, which means we don't offer free information. Besides, I've made an exception showing you that portrait!”
At this point, Mysterious Turtle Sage did not look like a Genuine Immortal at the Venerable Realm, but like a profiteer, touching his chin and smirking.
Zhou Bao smiled, ”So, in other words, with enough money, I can buy information from the Secret Store.”
”Most of the information, yes. But if you want to buy the core materials of the Alliance of 13 Realms, I'm afraid you can't afford it.”
”What do I need that information for?” Zhou Bao gently shook his head, ”I just need some basic information about the Infinite Star Sea and about my action. As to the specific cost and billing method, you decide.”
”Deal!” Mysterious Turtle Sage was not a hockey man. After hearing Zhou Bao's words, he considered it for a moment and answered, ”The basic information of Infinite Star Sea isn't expensive. Do you want detailed or general information about your action? The general information isn't expensive either. But the detailed information, about the layout of Pond of Illusive Ripples, the character and strength of Patriarch Taiyuan and Lord of Heaven Chiyang of the Milky Way Realm and so on, all involves secrets and is quite valuable.”
Then he looked up at Zhou Bao, ”I don't think you have that many Spiritual Stones.”
”I don't really carry a Spiritual Stone with me, but you said Secret Store also runs all sorts of other businesses besides selling intelligence. Then would you buy the Pure Yang Celestial Device?”
”He-he, yes, of course we would. We are willing to buy as much as possible!” Venerable Black Turtle said with a weird smile on his face, ”I've heard you got a great deal of goods from the Sea Area. You should have a lot of things with questionable origins, yes?”
”This is Infinite Star Sea, not the Heaven Realm or the Sea Area. No matter how questionable it is, it should be okay here!”
”No matter how confidential and core the information you want, two Upper-Grade Pure Yang Celestial Devices can be exchanged. In the Infinite Star Sea, an ordinary Pure Yang Celestial Device is probably worth 100 Top Grade Spiritual Stones, that is, 10,000 Low-Grade Spiritual Stones. The value of an Upper-Grade Pure Yang Celestial Device may reach 1,000 Top Grade Spiritual Stones!” Mysterious Turtle Sage gestured with his fingers, ”It depends on your celestial device!”
”I'm certain you will be satisfied with my goods!” Zhou Bao smiled and lightly rubbed the ruby ring.
Splash! Splash!