Jun Yao breathed a sigh of relief. If Li Wenzhen was truly lamenting for Shangguan Zhaixing, it would definitely not be a good thing for their Feiyun Sect.
He was still thinking of using the news from Liangyi Mountain to sell it to a few more people, but he didn't expect Liu Qiankun to seize the opportunity so quickly.
"A path to earning Heavenly Dao points has been cut off..." Li Wen sighed inwardly.
Next time, if there are more people seeking opportunities, we might as well do a pre-order or group purchase.
After all, the business model is also one of the important factors that determine revenue.
As he was pondering, a heart-wrenching scream suddenly echoed from the sky: "Senior! My chance at immortality has been stolen!"
As soon as the words fell, Shangguan Zhaixing had already crashed in front of the Tianji Pavilion with a thud. His chest-thumping and foot-stomping appearance truly resembled that of a monkey driven mad with rage.
That appearance was quite amusing, even Junyao, standing behind Li Wen, couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Immediately, Shangguan Zhaixing's icy gaze fell upon Jun Yao.
"It's you! You little brat! Did you tell Liu Qiankun about the news from Liangyi Mountain?!"
He went to retrieve the magical artifact for less than half an hour, and within such a short time, Liu Qiankun had already entered the mountain for eternal life. It would be absolutely impossible to say that Jun Yao had not interfered!
Shangguan Zhaixing was almost roaring, his originally somewhat murky eyes now filled with blood-red veins, looking like a beast about to kill.
Without a doubt, if Li Wen were not here, Jun Yao would have long been torn to pieces by Shangguan Zhaixing.
"Little brat, you've ruined my plans time and again. Do you really think I don't dare to kill you?!"
Li Wen frowned and pushed Jun Yao behind him with one hand.
"Daoist Zhaixing, could it be that you intend to commit violence within our Tianji Pavilion?"
A single sentence immediately startled Shangguan Zhaixing, who quickly put away his fierce expression and said, "I wouldn't dare."
"It's just that, senior, this wretched girl is truly detestable... She has ruined my chances for immortality twice in a row."
"Daoist Zhaixing, have you perhaps forgotten what the Tianji Pavilion is for?" Li Wen emphasized his tone, "Equivalent exchange! You can use magical treasures to obtain the opportunity for immortality from me, and the head of the Feiyun Sect can do the same."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Zhaixing was momentarily at a loss for words. No wonder Liu Qiankun was able to break the killing formation of Liangyi Mountain in such a short time and summon an unprecedented guardian tribulation. Indeed, the figure of the Master of Tianji Pavilion was behind all this.
"So, it was you, senior, who sold the opportunity to Liu Qiankun?"
Li Wen spread his hands: "I never said the opportunity for immortality was only for you!"
"This..." Shangguan Zhaixing was momentarily at a loss for words.
To be honest, it was indeed myself who got the firsthand information, but because of my own paranoia, I lost the key to breaking the formation, giving Liu Qiankun the opportunity to take the chance for immortality first.
Who can he blame?
"But senior... that opportunity for immortality was bought with all my savings. Am I just supposed to hand it over to someone else?"
Li Wen waved his hand nonchalantly: "Too small, your vision is too small."
"Daoist Zhaixing, the opportunities in this world are countless. It's just a small chance at Liangyi Mountain. Why must you lament so deeply?"
Shangguan Zhaixing widened her eyes: "The tiny Liangyi Mountain?"
"Let me tell you, Liangyi Mountain is merely a location I calculated for obtaining a minor opportunity for longevity. There are countless better opportunities than Liangyi Mountain."
"As long as you can afford the price, there will always be better opportunities waiting for you."
Shangguan Zhaixing gave a bitter smile, "But I really don't have... anything valuable left."
Li Wen patted Shangguan Zhaixing on the shoulder: "Zhaixing, my friend, that's why I said your perspective is too narrow. Last time, I told you that money is something you can always find a way to get."
"Think about it, when you reach immortality, will heavenly treasures still count as treasures?"
After hesitating for a moment, Shangguan Zhaixing slowly raised his head and looked at Li Wen for a long time before cautiously saying, "What you said makes sense, senior, but there is still one thing I don't understand."
Li Wen: "Fellow Daoist, please speak."
Shangguan Zhaixing swallowed hard and asked, bracing himself, "The opportunities you just mentioned, senior... have you sold them to others as well?"
Li Wen smiled and immediately understood Shangguan Zhaixing's intention: "You want to monopolize an opportunity for immortality, don't you!" Shangguan Zhaixing cupped his hands towards Li Wen: "Senior, you have keen insight. That is indeed what I am thinking."
This time, although Shangguan Zhaixing did not succeed in entering the Liangyi Mountain, just a rough glance through the killing array was enough to discover the vast cultivation resources within.
After entering such a treasured land, one gains not only the opportunity for immortality but also a vast amount of cultivation resources.
If Shangguan Zhaixing could monopolize it alone, he might not only break through to longevity but could even directly reach the peak of longevity before coming out.
"The Celestial Pavilion values equivalent exchange. As long as you can afford the price, I can grant you exclusive access to an opportunity."
"Senior, you speak frankly and straightforwardly. I admire that. But I wonder... what kind of price must one pay to monopolize an opportunity?"
Li Wen touched his chin and roughly calculated that estimating a longevity opportunity similar to Liangyi Mountain would require about thirty thousand Heavenly Dao points. If he sold five portions, he would need at least one hundred and fifty thousand Heavenly Dao points.
A celestial treasure is worth roughly eight thousand Heavenly Dao points.
Thinking of this, Li Wen said, "Hmm, we probably need around twenty or so Heaven-tier magical treasures..."
"What? Twenty pieces?!"
Shangguan Zhaixing almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. This was going to make him borrow from every corner of the Tian Sha Sect!
"Daoist Zhaixing, after all, it is a unique opportunity for longevity, such as the one within the Two Yi Mountain. The benefits of it, I believe, need no further elaboration from me!"
"This..."
Shangguan Zhaixing immediately fell into deep thought.
If he could turn all the resources within the Two Instruments Mountain to his own use, it would definitely be worth a hundred heavenly treasures, and it would also come with an opportunity for immortality.
In this way, as long as one can seize an opportunity, it is absolutely a profitable deal with no loss.
Moreover, if I successfully break through to immortality, would I still need to return those magical artifacts borrowed from the Tian Sha Sect?
After careful consideration, Shangguan Zhaixing finally gritted his teeth and made up his mind: "I understand... Senior, I will go and gather the magical artifacts now. Please make sure to reserve the best of those longevity opportunities for me."
"Don't worry."
Li Wen smiled slightly; it seemed that Shangguan Zhaixing, that fool, had taken the bait again.
"It's a deal, I'll be right back!"
Having said that, Shangguan Zhaixing transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky, disappearing in an instant.