The remaining profit margin is very small, so Zhang Jian did not make a move.
Besides that, nothing of value was found.
The number of High-Tier Cultivators here is too many, possessing investigative Pupil Techniques or identification Magic, and even True Immortals with Immortal Techniques; the chance of picking up a bargain from them is very small.
However, Zhang Jian did find a portion of Classics written in Ancient Quotations in front of several vendors.
Although these Classics are not Saints’ True Text, they are handwritten by High-Tier Cultivators and are quite valuable.
Rarely encountering such Classic works, Zhang Jian decided to purchase them all.
Beside him, Xuan He couldn’t help but ask.
"The Emperor seems to really enjoy collecting these Ancient Saints’ Classics?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian smiled and said.
"Friend Xuan He, do not underestimate these Saints’ Classics. They contain the wisdom of the Saints observing the heavens and the earth, embodying the Path of Heaven and Earth. Although they do not include any Great Power Technique, the subtlety of the Great Dao discussed therein is far more valuable than Magic and Immortal Techniques!"
Xuan He did not know how to respond. This kind of reasoning is something their Dragon Offspring have heard since childhood, but she hadn’t heard of anyone able to comprehend any Great Dao Legal Principle from them, at most recognizing more Ancient Yin Texts would enhance one’s skill in Talismans and Forbidden Techniques.
Seeing Xuan He’s expression, Zhang Jian immediately knew he was playing the lute to a dragon.
At that moment, Xuan He furrowed her brow and suddenly spoke.
"Since the Emperor likes these Ancient Yin Texts, I wonder whether he is interested in Classics of the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman kind?"
Zhang Jian’s eyes shifted, gazing at Xuan He, and he said.
"Friend Xuan He, do you have any connections?"
He was certainly interested.
Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman and Ancient Yin Texts have similar origins, both created by ancient saints simplifying the Great Dao. However, Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman is rumored to originate from the Creation Level powers of Outer Demon Gods.
They are named after dragons and phoenixes because they were born in an ancient era of dragons and phoenixes.
The connection of Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman to the Great Dao is closer to Heavenly Dao transformation. Every character contains unique Great Dao mysteries, nearly akin to Innate evolving rune forms.
Not only was Zhang Jian interested, but he had been searching for such a legacy.
Unfortunately, it is scarce even within the Tongshan Dao Lineage, mostly held by a certain section of influential elders.
Those elders with powerful Dao Practice treat them as treasures, unwilling to show them casually, even if exchanged for treasures!
Xuan He’s eyes sparkled with a vibrant spirit, sharply sensing that this was an opportunity.
An opportunity to change her current ’dilemma.’
"Qingping Dragon Palace has a collection of Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talismans!"
Before Zhang Jian could inquire further, she quickly added, "The treasure talisman legacy deep within Qingping Dragon Palace is currently not passed outside, but I know there’s someone in the Dragon Palace who certainly holds a portion of the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman legacy!"
"Oh? Who is that person?"
Zhang Jian’s expression shifted slightly.
Xuan He did not hold back, directly stating:
"That is my fifth brother, Xuan Zhen!"
Hearing Xuan He’s mention, Zhang Jian immediately recalled the Sea King Festival scenario today.
Xuan Zhen’s prepared offering was an item containing Ancient Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman Bone Book.
At the time, he thought Xuan Zhen was lucky to obtain a Bone Book containing Ancient Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman, but now by Xuan He’s words, it was not coincidental.
Xuan He now smiled, saying.
"The Emperor may not know, my fifth brother is perhaps not the most notable in lineage, magical power, or divine techniques in Qingping Dragon Palace, but his comprehension is not low. My fifth brother loves researching various ancient texts, and most of his efforts have been devoted to these ’miscellaneous studies,’ for which Father has been severely angry, saying the fifth brother wastes his talent and does not focus on business, squandering his good comprehension!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian laughed and said.
"Researching other things might be called neglect, but delving into such Great Dao truths is surely the work of a person devoted to the Dao, who could say that is not focusing on business!"
"However, since your fifth brother loves these ancient texts, he probably won’t easily sell his beloved possessions!"
Xuan He revealed a serious expression and said.
"I am willing to bridge the gap for the Emperor and attempt to persuade my fifth brother!"
Zhang Jian glanced at Xuan He, chuckled softly and calmly said.
"Friend Xuan He, if you have conditions, state them directly!"
Xuan He immediately showed a solemn expression and respectfully said.
"If this matter succeeds, I wish Your Majesty to grant me another chance to choose!"
"Another chance to choose?"
Zhang Jian’s eyes shifted. He looked at Xuan He, slightly bending his fingers to calculate, and after a moment, a smile appeared on his lips. He glanced at Xuan He with a smile and said.
"If you can accomplish this for me, helping you is not impossible!"
Xuan He rejoiced and immediately bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Emperor!"
A hint of joy appeared in her eyes; shortly it would be the time for this batch of adult Dragon Maidens to be sent out to claim territories. At that time, Qingping Dragon Monarch and Dragon Mother would let them choose territories.
Someone like her, with a weak maternal family background, would hardly have the power to choose at that time!
She would most likely have to pick last.
The selected Water Element could be not only remote and small, but also potentially dangerous.
Not every Dragon Offspring in Qingping Dragon Palace, even after assuming a Divine Position, can grow smoothly; more die.
If no one supported her, her fate might resemble those quietly perished Dragon Offspring.
In the end, only a line may remain in the clan records, noting death due to failure in fulfilling Divine Position under demon fiend attack.
Such records have been too numerous since Ancient Times.
Xuan He was unwilling to go along with fate.
She preferred to fight, seeking the best outcome.
...
Treasure Tower, this is Zhang Jian’s second time stepping into this place.
The last time, he purchased the Yellow Court Blessed Land Technique in Treasure Tower, thus filling his primordial spirit immortal technique shortcoming in the spatial category.
This time, however, his focus was on the life and death side, or Creation, Earth-Attributed High-Tier Immortal Techniques.
After entering Treasure Tower, Xuan He went into the rest area to wait inside, while Zhang Jian entered the VIP room for decision-making.
Zhang Jian was already very familiar with the style of Treasure Tower, and immediately locked on an Outer World legacy called ’True Understanding of Duality Creation.’
This Outer World legacy comes from an ancient and declining Outer World Dao Lineage.
It is a Tier One Immortal Technique legacy, quite valuable.
This cost Zhang Jian nearly 900,000 Top-grade Spirit Crystals.
It’s a huge fortune.
However, possessing the Treasure Vault of Xiyue Sword Sect, Zhang Jian was wealthy and did not fear such expenses.
...
After purchasing the Tier One Immortal Technique containing Creation Law, Zhang Jian continued to search the Magic list in Treasure Tower for life and death type High-Tier Immortal Techniques.
He did find a few life and death Immortal Techniques that suited his preferences.
But most of these High-Tier Immortal Techniques were Tier One.
Moreover, they were quite expensive.
This made Zhang Jian quite hesitant.
He actually possessed life and death type primordial spirit immortal techniques, such as Tier Two Immortal Technique Nine Nether Corpse Transformation.
And like Creation Level primordial spirit Immortal Technique Little Heavenly Reincarnation Technique.
If Little Heavenly Reincarnation Technique was successfully perfected, it could ascend to Tier One Immortal Technique without issue.
Tier One Immortal Technique is limited in its capacity to allow him to achieve more on the path of life and death.
So Zhang Jian thought it over and decided to give up.
As for Earth-Attributed Tier One Immortal Techniques he found, the reasons for Zhang Jian’s rejection were mostly the same.
He already possessed a Tier One Immortal Technique Mountain Drilling Cone; he needed a more potent Earth-Attributed Immortal Technique.
At least Tier Two, or even Tier Three Immortal Techniques, so as to fully exercise the Emperor’s Authority.
Of course, Zhang Jian’s greater hope lay in the forthcoming Sea King Festival sale.
If it was impossible, he’d have to return to Treasure Tower, or seek in places like Mountain and Sea Tower, Penglai Pavilion.
...
After lingering in the Treasure Tower for a while, Zhang Jian calculated it was likely the Sea King Festival sale had begun. He then let Xuan He lead the way, heading straight to the Crystal Palace in the center of the Sea Trench region.
Just as Zhang Jian and his company stepped through the entrance to the sale.
Deep within Qingping Sea, in a deep-sea location, countless massive sea beast corpses lay scattered, bloodlight converging at the seabed center, forming an ice-blue vortex.
From the vortex depths, a surge of dense demonic qi instantly emerged, seemingly accompanied by excited roars from the Outer Demon Gods within.
In front of the vortex demonic gate, a figure watching the scene turned and transformed into a divine light to depart!