I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

Master Moon Bamboo didn’t speak directly, but she kept a tight hold on the jade scroll.

However, inside the jade scroll, there was only a brief introduction; the actual refining Dharma Gate was not imprinted by Gu Yuan.

”Fellow Daoist, this Dharma Seal is indeed profound and mysterious. I’ll make this deal!”

Master Moon Bamboo smiled broadly, and then the four Silverback Apes huffed and puffed as they carried the golden leaves over to the two people.

But Gu Yuan gently shook his head: ”Fellow Daoist, don’t try to deceive me. Middle-grade treasures are indeed rare and scarce in existence, but the Dharma Gate that can enhance the root bone of Great Demons and aid in realm-breaking is a one-in-a-million rarity, unheard of worldwide.”

”Let alone exchanging for one middle-grade treasure, even two, or a single high-grade treasure would be more than enough.”

”Great Demons trapped by bloodline root bone and unable to break realms are not few just in the South Mountain Domain alone...”

Gu Yuan spoke meaningfully.

The reason he sought out Master Moon Bamboo was because she had the Dharma Gate desired yet unattainable by the Demon Race.

This was a mysterious technique that could change the root bone of Great Demons, worth a fortune, enough to exchange for a treasure.

”Fellow Daoist, what you say is not false, but this Dharma Seal cannot be successful just by refining it. You also need to find a secret place containing the essence Qi of Great Demons to use it, with quite a few restrictions...”

Master Moon Bamboo was greatly tempted, but having overseen the Moon Bamboo Market for many years, she was well-versed in the art of trading - the more tempting an offer, the calmer one should appear, seeking shortcomings in the other’s goods to haggle down the price.

But Gu Yuan simply chuckled at her words, choosing not to answer, merely sipping a bit of tea from the cup.

He wasn’t skilled at haggling, but he knew well that his Dharma Gate was something the other party must have; the two were not equivalent, he only needed to wait.

True to form, Gu Yuan’s demeanor caused Master Moon Bamboo to become somewhat anxious.

”What does Fellow Daoist want, exactly? Why not lay out the terms, if I can meet them, I will certainly do my utmost...”

Master Moon Bamboo sighed deeply, speaking helplessly.

”You overstate things, Fellow Daoist!”

”Yet this seal’s value lies in its rarity. If all demons possess it, wouldn’t it lose all value?”

”If Fellow Daoist can make a sworn promise, willing to accept the restriction, and agrees not to pass this seal on, I will supplement with some spiritual materials, and Gu will then present the complete Dharma Seal!”

Gu Yuan set down the tea cup and spoke in a deep voice.

Dharma Seals and treasures differ; treasures are a one-time transaction, but Dharma Seals can be traded multiple times.

Master Moon Bamboo, who presided over the market, and being born of the Demon Race, if she were given the Origin-Tracing Spirit Prayer Seal without restriction, it would be tantamount to handing over a mountain of gold.

Such a losing deal, Gu Yuan could never make.

If it weren’t that he was truly short of funds, with Master Moon Bamboo having a good relationship with the Cyan Peak Daoist School, and being a Bamboo Spirit Clear Qi Demon who hadn’t casually harmed the Human Race, he wouldn’t have taken out the seal for trading.

”Sworn promise, restriction?”

Master Moon Bamboo’s expression changed slightly.

A sworn promise amongst demons was a significant restriction during the times when True Dragons and True Immortals were alive; breaking it could result in increased Thunder Tribulation when breaking realms.

But now, it would only increase some Heart Demon, nothing too powerful, with many ways to break it.

However, restrictions were different – they were firm fetters, shackles upon a demon’s body.

”What kind of restriction does Fellow Daoist wish to use?”

Master Moon Bamboo collected her thoughts and asked.

”Some days ago, several Golden Core Honored Guests from South Mountain Pavilion visited my Daoist School, and I happened to acquire a restriction compass.”

Gu Yuan smiled and took out a palm-sized golden compass from his sleeve.

On the compass, countless golden restriction runes moved ceaselessly like tadpoles, radiating a strong spiritual light.

Tier Three Restriction Compass, Golden Sword Locking Disc.

The restriction compass is unique; compared to ordinary artifacts, it is far less rare and valuable, but its effect is unparalleled. Unless one is in the Daoist Embryo Realm, all will be bound by the restriction.

The sole flaw is that the opposite party must willingly make a solemn vow to agree to the restriction’s binding.

Thus, generally speaking, the restriction compass is a mutually agreed-upon item of solemn vows between parties.

Gu Yuan paid the future thirty years’ worth of income from the Red Moon River Water Vein for this compass.

However, to him, it was worth it.

In the future, when he needs to use the Dharma Seal for trading, having this compass means he need not worry about the other party breaking their word.

”It seems Fellow Daoist is well prepared!”

Master Moon Bamboo, possessing exceptional insight, immediately recognized the function of this restriction compass.

Engraved within is the Golden Sword Locking Words Restriction; if the vow is broken, one’s divine soul will immediately be struck by the golden sword, resulting in, if not death, severe injury.

The vow and restriction are precautionary; as long as the vow isn’t broken, all will be well; otherwise, the cost is high.

Therefore, typically, once the restriction is set, no one will renege on it.

”Vows, restrictions, I can make them both, and I will also offer Fellow Daoist a treasure, though I do have one request.”

After pondering, Master Moon Bamboo raised her head to speak.

”Fellow Daoist, please speak plainly!”

Gu Yuan replied with a smile.

”I wish to impart this Dharma Seal to one other Fellow Daoist, making it two instances together!”

Master Moon Bamboo stated.

”Two instances?” Gu Yuan’s heart stirred, though his face remained unchanged, and he simply asked, ”I wonder what treasure Fellow Daoist mentioned?”

Master Moon Bamboo didn’t waste words; she waved her jade sleeve, taking out a bright red token.

On the token, flames roiled as if a scarlet Fire Crow circled it, seemingly extraordinary.

”This is the Fire Crow Order unique to Moon Bamboo Market; holding this seal allows Fellow Daoist to have an artifact refined at the market for free, though the necessary spiritual materials must be supplied by Fellow Daoist!”

Master Moon Bamboo explained.

”An artifact refined for free?”