Chapter 158: Transaction
"Gu He, what brings you here, kid?"
As Hai Bo Dong walked in, he went straight to sit beside Gu He with a calm expression on his face.
"You can leave for now," Hai Bo Dong instructed the steward who was nearby.
"Yes, Elder Hai." The steward immediately respectfully left the VIP room upon hearing this.
Gu He looked at Hai Bo Dong and, sensing the aura emanating from him, calmly said, "Congratulations, Elder Hai, on regaining your strength and returning to the peak."
This time, Gu He could clearly sense a difference in Hai Bo Dong. It seemed like the confident Ice Emperor from years ago had returned.
Therefore, Gu He speculated that Hai Bo Dong had taken the Revival Purple Spirit Pill, regained his strength, and found his lost confidence.
After all, every strong individual has their own demeanour.
"Your gaze is always so sharp, kid."
Seeing Gu He through with just one look, Hai Bo Dong couldn't help but be slightly stunned. A hint of helplessness appeared on his aged face.
Then, Hai Bo Dong continued, "I've instructed Tengshan to handle the matter you entrusted to me. It's unlikely that we'll receive any good news in the short term."
Hai Bo Dong assumed that Gu He's visit this time was related to the previous issue of the list, so he explained promptly.
The materials required for the Zong Breakthrough Pill are extremely rare. Even within the small Jia Ma Empire, it's challenging to gather them. Even the wealthy Miteer family couldn't accomplish it in a short time.
Gu He naturally understood this reasoning, but he wasn't in a hurry.
The Zong Breakthrough Pill was prepared for Yunyun. Considering Yunyun's current strength, reaching the level of a Nine-Star Dou Emperor would still take some time.
Gu He came this time to collect sixth-grade spiritual herbs, preparing to establish a medicinal garden in the valley behind the mountain for himself.
Thinking of this, Gu He smiled faintly and spoke slowly, "Elder Hai, you've misunderstood. I'm here this time for another transaction with you."
"Another transaction?"
Upon hearing this, Hai Bo Dong was somewhat surprised, looking at Gu He suspiciously, and said, "What scheme are you plotting again?"
Ever since encountering Gu He in the Tagore Great Desert, Hai Bo Dong felt like he had been led by the nose of him.
It seemed that Gu He knew everything about him, making Hai Bo Dong somewhat wary of him.
Therefore, when Gu He proposed another transaction, Hai Bo Dong instinctively resisted.
Dealing with this guy always meant getting the short end of the stick, being calculated to the bone.
Looking at Hai Bo Dong's guarded appearance, Gu He couldn't help but want to complain.
Am I really that much of a bad guy?
Without me, this old guy would still be hiding in that Tagore Great Desert like a turtle.
Gu He thought inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged.
He looked at Hai Bo Dong, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. No matter how guarded you are, you won't be able to resist this trade.
With various thoughts in his mind, Gu He smiled mysteriously and said, "Elder Hai, have you ever heard of the Eternal Life Bead?"
"The Eternal Life Bead?"
Upon hearing this, Hai Bo Dong's heart shook. Although he hadn't heard of what Gu He was talking about, any treasure with the word "eternal life" sounded extraordinary.
After careful consideration, Hai Bo Dong confirmed that he had never heard of a treasure called the "Eternal Life Bead." He looked at Gu He with a face full of surprise and suspicion, asking, "What kind of treasure is this Eternal Life Bead? Does it grant immortality when consumed?"
The Eternal Life Bead mentioned by Gu He naturally referred to the green sphere condensed by Cai Er.
That green sphere contained an extremely rich life force. Even someone like him, a Dou Ancestor powerhouse, could extend their lifespan by a hundred years after consumption.
Gu He estimated that for a Dou Venerate-level individual, consuming the Eternal Life Bead could increase their lifespan by at least two hundred years.
Since the green sphere had no name, Gu He, considering its life-extending properties, named it the Eternal Life Bead.
At this moment, hearing Hai Bodong's question, Gu He immediately explained, "The Eternal Life Bead is a sixth-grade spiritual herb. It takes a thousand years to condense a drop of life essence, containing an extremely rich life force. Consuming it at the Dou Ancestor level can instantly increase one's lifespan by two hundred years, and even at the Dou Venerate level, it can still add a hundred years to one's lifespan."
"Two hundred years of lifespan?"
Upon hearing Gu He's words, Hai Bodong could no longer maintain his composure. A look of horror appeared on his elderly face, and his clouded eyes widened, evidently finding Gu He's words somewhat unbelievable.
Hai Bodong couldn't help but breathe rapidly, thinking that if he could obtain this Eternal Life Bead, he could potentially extend his lifespan by two hundred years.
Two hundred years of lifespan—surely, he would be able to break through to the Dou Venerate realm, or even the legendary Dou Ancestor realm.
"Is there truly such a treasure in the world?"
However, after the initial shock, Hai Bodong, looking at the smile on Gu He's face, couldn't help but question it again.
After all, he had never heard of such a treasure as the Eternal Life Bead.
Seeing Hai Bodong's slightly doubtful expression, Gu He, not perturbed in the slightest, nodded and said, "Certainly. Because I have two Eternal Life Beads in my possession, along with that sixth-grade spiritual herb."
"You have the Eternal Life Bead?"
Upon hearing Gu He's words, Haji Bodong's face once again revealed a look of shock. Then, he thought of something, squinted his eyes, and calmly said, "What is your purpose in revealing information about this Eternal Life Bead to me?"
Although Hai Bodong coveted the Eternal Life Bead as described
by Gu He, he hadn't lost his reason entirely. After all, the authenticity of the Eternal Life Bead, as described by Gu He, couldn't be confirmed, and he couldn't afford to be in chaos for something that might be a mere fabrication.
"Elder Hai has keen insight."
Seeing that Hai Bodong quickly regained his composure, Gu He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that old foxes were indeed experienced. With a smile on his face, Gu He continued, "Elder Hai, I want to make a trade with you for the Eternal Life Bead. Are you interested?"
"Trading for the Eternal Life Bead!"
As expected, just as Gu He anticipated, even though Hai Bodong tried hard to maintain composure, the subtle fluctuations in his aura exposed his current state of mind, which wasn't as calm as it seemed on the surface.
After a moment of silence, the aura around Hai Bodong finally calmed down. He locked eyes with Gu He and said solemnly, "Tell me, how should we proceed with the trade?"
Hearing this, Gu He revealed a smile and looked at the serious Hai Bodong, saying, "It's simple—twenty plants of sixth-grade spiritual herbs, and I can give you one Eternal Life Bead!"
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Chapter 158: Transaction
"Gu He, what brings you here, kid?"
As Hai Bo Dong walked in, he went straight to sit beside Gu He with a calm expression on his face.
"You can leave for now," Hai Bo Dong instructed the steward who was nearby.
"Yes, Elder Hai." The steward immediately respectfully left the VIP room upon hearing this.
Gu He looked at Hai Bo Dong and, sensing the aura emanating from him, calmly said, "Congratulations, Elder Hai, on regaining your strength and returning to the peak."
This time, Gu He could clearly sense a difference in Hai Bo Dong. It seemed like the confident Ice Emperor from years ago had returned.
Therefore, Gu He speculated that Hai Bo Dong had taken the Revival Purple Spirit Pill, regained his strength, and found his lost confidence.
After all, every strong individual has their own demeanour.
"Your gaze is always so sharp, kid."
Seeing Gu He through with just one look, Hai Bo Dong couldn't help but be slightly stunned. A hint of helplessness appeared on his aged face.
Then, Hai Bo Dong continued, "I've instructed Tengshan to handle the matter you entrusted to me. It's unlikely that we'll receive any good news in the short term."
Hai Bo Dong assumed that Gu He's visit this time was related to the previous issue of the list, so he explained promptly.
The materials required for the Zong Breakthrough Pill are extremely rare. Even within the small Jia Ma Empire, it's challenging to gather them. Even the wealthy Miteer family couldn't accomplish it in a short time.
Gu He naturally understood this reasoning, but he wasn't in a hurry.
The Zong Breakthrough Pill was prepared for Yunyun. Considering Yunyun's current strength, reaching the level of a Nine-Star Dou Emperor would still take some time.
Gu He came this time to collect sixth-grade spiritual herbs, preparing to establish a medicinal garden in the valley behind the mountain for himself.
Thinking of this, Gu He smiled faintly and spoke slowly, "Elder Hai, you've misunderstood. I'm here this time for another transaction with you."
"Another transaction?"
Upon hearing this, Hai Bo Dong was somewhat surprised, looking at Gu He suspiciously, and said, "What scheme are you plotting again?"
Ever since encountering Gu He in the Tagore Great Desert, Hai Bo Dong felt like he had been led by the nose of him.
It seemed that Gu He knew everything about him, making Hai Bo Dong somewhat wary of him.
Therefore, when Gu He proposed another transaction, Hai Bo Dong instinctively resisted.
Dealing with this guy always meant getting the short end of the stick, being calculated to the bone.
Looking at Hai Bo Dong's guarded appearance, Gu He couldn't help but want to complain.
Am I really that much of a bad guy?
Without me, this old guy would still be hiding in that Tagore Great Desert like a turtle.
Gu He thought inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged.
He looked at Hai Bo Dong, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. No matter how guarded you are, you won't be able to resist this trade.
With various thoughts in his mind, Gu He smiled mysteriously and said, "Elder Hai, have you ever heard of the Eternal Life Bead?"
"The Eternal Life Bead?"
Upon hearing this, Hai Bo Dong's heart shook. Although he hadn't heard of what Gu He was talking about, any treasure with the word "eternal life" sounded extraordinary.
After careful consideration, Hai Bo Dong confirmed that he had never heard of a treasure called the "Eternal Life Bead." He looked at Gu He with a face full of surprise and suspicion, asking, "What kind of treasure is this Eternal Life Bead? Does it grant immortality when consumed?"
The Eternal Life Bead mentioned by Gu He naturally referred to the green sphere condensed by Cai Er.
That green sphere contained an extremely rich life force. Even someone like him, a Dou Ancestor powerhouse, could extend their lifespan by a hundred years after consumption.
Gu He estimated that for a Dou Venerate-level individual, consuming the Eternal Life Bead could increase their lifespan by at least two hundred years.
Since the green sphere had no name, Gu He, considering its life-extending properties, named it the Eternal Life Bead.
At this moment, hearing Hai Bodong's question, Gu He immediately explained, "The Eternal Life Bead is a sixth-grade spiritual herb. It takes a thousand years to condense a drop of life essence, containing an extremely rich life force. Consuming it at the Dou Ancestor level can instantly increase one's lifespan by two hundred years, and even at the Dou Venerate level, it can still add a hundred years to one's lifespan."
"Two hundred years of lifespan?"
Upon hearing Gu He's words, Hai Bodong could no longer maintain his composure. A look of horror appeared on his elderly face, and his clouded eyes widened, evidently finding Gu He's words somewhat unbelievable.
Hai Bodong couldn't help but breathe rapidly, thinking that if he could obtain this Eternal Life Bead, he could potentially extend his lifespan by two hundred years.
Two hundred years of lifespan—surely, he would be able to break through to the Dou Venerate realm, or even the legendary Dou Ancestor realm.
"Is there truly such a treasure in the world?"
However, after the initial shock, Hai Bodong, looking at the smile on Gu He's face, couldn't help but question it again.
After all, he had never heard of such a treasure as the Eternal Life Bead.
Seeing Hai Bodong's slightly doubtful expression, Gu He, not perturbed in the slightest, nodded and said, "Certainly. Because I have two Eternal Life Beads in my possession, along with that sixth-grade spiritual herb."
"You have the Eternal Life Bead?"
Upon hearing Gu He's words, Haji Bodong's face once again revealed a look of shock. Then, he thought of something, squinted his eyes, and calmly said, "What is your purpose in revealing information about this Eternal Life Bead to me?"
Although Hai Bodong coveted the Eternal Life Bead as described
by Gu He, he hadn't lost his reason entirely. After all, the authenticity of the Eternal Life Bead, as described by Gu He, couldn't be confirmed, and he couldn't afford to be in chaos for something that might be a mere fabrication.
"Elder Hai has keen insight."
Seeing that Hai Bodong quickly regained his composure, Gu He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that old foxes were indeed experienced. With a smile on his face, Gu He continued, "Elder Hai, I want to make a trade with you for the Eternal Life Bead. Are you interested?"
"Trading for the Eternal Life Bead!"
As expected, just as Gu He anticipated, even though Hai Bodong tried hard to maintain composure, the subtle fluctuations in his aura exposed his current state of mind, which wasn't as calm as it seemed on the surface.
After a moment of silence, the aura around Hai Bodong finally calmed down. He locked eyes with Gu He and said solemnly, "Tell me, how should we proceed with the trade?"
Hearing this, Gu He revealed a smile and looked at the serious Hai Bodong, saying, "It's simple—twenty plants of sixth-grade spiritual herbs, and I can give you one Eternal Life Bead!"
==================================================================
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Early Access to 20 Chapters: Be the first to explore new chapters, experiencing the twists and turns of our tales well ahead of regular readers. Your journey through our stories doesn't have to wait!
Connect with the Community: Join a vibrant, like-minded group of readers who share your passion. Engage in exciting discussions, share theories, and make new friends who love the stories as much as you do.
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