Chapter 2283

"No room for negotiation?"

"None!"

The Third Ancestor's answer was firm and categorical, leaving no room for maneuver.

Knowing the Third Ancestor as they did, they knew this matter was already a done deal.

They either had to take a Great Dao oath and pay the corresponding price to obtain the method for breaking through to the Dao Venerable Realm from the Third Ancestor,

Or leave now and return home to wait for death.

As for turning against the Third Ancestor and coming to blows, they had no such intention.

Whether to save face or keep the hope of living on—it was actually a very simple choice.

After all, taking a Great Dao oath wouldn't cost them anything as long as they didn't violate it.

The Fire Lotus Ancestor took a deep breath. "Fine, I will take the Great Dao oath."

The Third Ancestor looked at Ancestor Gu Cang and Ancestor Wuding with a smile. "How have you two considered it?"

Ancestor Gu Cang chuckled. "It's just a Great Dao oath; what's so difficult about it?"

Ancestor Wuding also spoke in a raspy voice, "Taking a Great Dao oath is not a difficult task. I only hope that for the price that follows, the Third Ancestor won't demand an exorbitant price."

The Third Ancestor smiled and said, "I naturally value integrity in business. All transactions are worth their value, and I will definitely not ask for an outrageous price."

He told the three of them the words of the Great Dao oath; the words were identical for each.

The purpose of the Great Dao oath was to forbid them from leaking the method for breaking through to Dao Venerable in any way.

In other words, the method they purchased could only be used by themselves.

If their descendants or disciples wanted to break through to the Dao Venerable Realm, they would have to purchase the method from the Third Ancestor again.

The Third Ancestor intended to keep this business going for a long, long time.

The three of them pressed their hands onto the Dao Stone and took the Great Dao oath one after another. The Dao Stone glowed brightly, leaving behind the imprints of the three.

The Dao Stone was a natural creation that could contain the power of the Great Dao and possessed a resonance with countless Great Daos.

Anyone, no matter what Great Dao they cultivated, would suffer a Great Dao backlash if they violated a Great Dao oath sworn through it.

The Dao Stone served only one purpose and wasn't particularly precious, but it was extremely rare and hard to come by.

The Third Ancestor chuckled as he put away the Dao Stone. "You three are very good. I wonder who will go first?"

Among the three, the most impatient, the Fire Lotus Ancestor, said, "I'll go first then."

A sphere of light enveloped the Third Ancestor and the Fire Lotus Ancestor; those outside could not hear what they were saying at all.

This was a private transaction; each deal required private communication with the Third Ancestor.

The Third Ancestor's asking price was different for everyone; he had absolute power over the pricing.

Even if the Third Ancestor wanted to give the method away, no one else could interfere.

There was no other way, as he currently held a monopoly on the method, and even Lin Moyu had been excluded.

Ancestor Wuding looked at Lin Moyu. "Young Friend Lin, regardless of the outcome, I must say thank you."

Lin Moyu acted flattered. "Senior, you're joking. I only did what I could."

Ancestor Wuding said, "With your wisdom and talent, Young Friend, your future achievements will surely far exceed ours. I expect the Third Ancestor will give you plenty of rewards this time."

Lin Moyu said, "Perhaps he will, but even if the Third Ancestor doesn't give anything, just obtaining this method to break through to Dao Venerable is already the greatest reward for me."

Ancestor Wuding said, "Your temperament is excellent, but we all know the Third Ancestor; he is a true businessman, and a very honest one at that."

"Things sold through his hands may not be cheap, but they are certainly worth the value."

"Since you are working for him, to him, it is actually also a transaction. The Third Ancestor will surely give you sufficient rewards based on what he gains."

Lin Moyu smiled. "I hope so, but I don't expect much."

Ancestor Gu Cang continued, "The Third Ancestor clearly intends to sell this method as a rare commodity. From now on, whenever anyone in the human race wants to break through to the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable, they can only go to the Third Ancestor to buy it."

"This thing can be sold many times and can bring high profits to the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce. It can be described as extremely profitable."

Lin Moyu said, "What you say makes sense, Senior, but on the Origin Continent, there shouldn't be many people who can reach the limit of Dao Venerable, right?"

Ancestor Gu Cang said, "Indeed not many, but not few either. You'll see; the Third Ancestor will spread this news very soon."

"Before long, those reclusive and self-sealed old fellows will unseal themselves one after another and come looking for the Third Ancestor."

"If this method is also applicable to the Demon Race, the Demon Race might also come knocking."

"The Lufeng Chamber of Commerce's business isn't just with the human race; they do business with the Demon Race as well."

"This method can bring astronomical profits to the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce. Young Friend Lin, do you think I am right?"

Lin Moyu naturally understood that Ancestor Gu Cang was testing him. He was currently under a seal from the Third Ancestor and shouldn't know these things.

If there were any loopholes in his answer, they would catch them, leading to endless trouble and danger afterward.

"Old fox!"

Lin Moyu cursed inwardly, then pretended to be deep in thought. After a few seconds, he tapped his head and shook it, saying, "I don't know. That part of my memory has been sealed. The Third Ancestor said the seal will naturally break once I reach the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable."

Ancestor Gu Cang chuckled. "The Third Ancestor is right. Before reaching the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable, this method is indeed useless. Moreover, the Third Ancestor is doing this to protect you; otherwise, those old fellows who come out would surely cause you trouble."

Lin Moyu nodded. "The Third Ancestor did indeed say that. Now no one should come looking for me, otherwise, if anything happens to me, the Third Ancestor will avenge me."

Ancestor Gu Cang smiled. "The Third Ancestor certainly has that ability. You should be safe, Young Friend."

Lin Moyu and Ancestor Gu Cang chatted idly. Ancestor Gu Cang's words were half-true and half-false, and could only be half-believed.

Lin Moyu's acting was superb, and Ancestor Gu Cang didn't seem to suspect a thing.

A moment later, the light sphere enveloping the Third Ancestor and the Fire Lotus Ancestor vanished.

The Fire Lotus Ancestor was beaming with a bright smile. Before Ancestor Gu Cang or Ancestor Wuding could ask, she took the initiative to say, "The method is fine."

Chapter 2827: What Pill Did You Say?

The Fire Lotus Ancestor's few short words made Ancestor Gu Cang and Ancestor Wuding grow excited.

Not just them; looking closely at the Fire Lotus Ancestor's current expression, there was also an irrepressible excitement deep in her eyes.

A long-held wish finally had a chance to be realized.

How could the Fire Lotus Ancestor not be excited? At this moment, she seemed not like the ancestor of a Holy Land, but like the human genius of those years who was constantly breaking through and progressing.

Lin Moyu sighed inwardly. If she knew that after stepping into the Great Dao Realm with this method, she would never be able to progress another inch, he wondered how she would feel.

Perhaps she already knew, and in the face of 'eternity', some things might no longer be important.

Perhaps the ceiling she pursued was simply the Great Dao Realm.

The Fire Lotus Ancestor looked at Lin Moyu. "Young Friend Lin, if I can break through, you should be credited with a merit. Take this; you are welcome to visit the Ancient Lotus Holy Land as a guest."

She threw a lotus to Lin Moyu. This lotus seemed like jade but wasn't jade, neither metal nor iron; it was very peculiar.

The lotus was only the size of a palm and was lifelike, with what looked like a ball of fire burning fiercely inside. It was extremely beautiful.

The Fire Lotus Ancestor, seemingly afraid Lin Moyu wouldn't understand, explained further, "This is my Token. If you present this at the Ancient Lotus Holy Land, you will be an honored guest. It has some other uses as well; you can ask the Third Ancestor for the specifics."

Lin Moyu knew this item was extraordinary and accepted it without ceremony, bowing to the Fire Lotus Ancestor. "Thank you for the generous gift, Senior."

The Fire Lotus Ancestor waved her hand. "No need for politeness. Third Ancestor, I will take my leave now and return to Shang City once I have truly broken through."

The Third Ancestor said, "I wish you immediate success, Sister Fire Lotus!"

The Fire Lotus Ancestor left, and she left in a bit of a hurry. Having obtained the method for breakthrough, she was anxious to return and cultivate.

The Third Ancestor said, "Next, who's coming?"

Ancestor Gu Cang and Ancestor Wuding looked at each other, both seemingly yielding to the other.

Since it was right before their eyes and everyone would get a share, there was no need to rush.

In the end, Ancestor Wuding went first to trade with the Third Ancestor. The two discussed the price, and no one knew if the price they offered was high or low.

Just as they didn't know what price the Fire Lotus Ancestor had paid, and they wouldn't ask.

During the transaction, Ancestor Gu Cang continued to chat with Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu had long been used to chatting with such old foxes; every answer and every word in their conversation was watertight.

Ancestor Gu Cang also realized that he couldn't get any useful information from Lin Moyu.

At the same time, he believed that the Third Ancestor really had sealed Lin Moyu's memories of that part.

Otherwise, how could a young fellow who had only lived for a few thousand years possibly deceive him?

Little did he know that during those two days, Lin Moyu and the Third Ancestor had discussed many things and simulated many scenarios.

Soon, Ancestor Wuding also completed his transaction with the Third Ancestor. From his expression, it could be seen that there were no problems with the deal.

With both the Fire Lotus Ancestor and Ancestor Wuding having checked and found no issues, Ancestor Gu Cang was completely at ease.

Before leaving, Ancestor Wuding also threw a Token to Lin Moyu.

This Token was a Token of the Dongfang Family of the Duantian Territory, and its function was basically similar to the one given by the Fire Lotus Ancestor.

Ancestor Gu Cang was the last to trade with the Third Ancestor. The transaction didn't last long; they reached an agreement in just a few minutes.

Ancestor Gu Cang paid the corresponding price and satisfiedly obtained the breakthrough method from the Third Ancestor's hands.

However, he didn't give Lin Moyu a new Token. He had already given him one before, and giving more wouldn't be of much use.

After a few pleasantries, Ancestor Gu Cang left the area.

After Ancestor Gu Cang left, Lin Moyu spoke up, "Congratulations, Third Ancestor, on such a profitable venture!"

The Third Ancestor gave a light snort. "Don't think that saying a few nice words will get you more benefits."

Lin Moyu smiled. "How could I? But I believe the Third Ancestor will surely settle the accounts very clearly."

The Third Ancestor said, "Naturally. In business, I value integrity. I never cheat people of their wealth, and I never break my word. I will definitely do what I promised you."

There was also an agreement between Lin Moyu and the Third Ancestor. This method would be sold in the Third Ancestor's name, and the proceeds would be split 70/30 between them.

The Third Ancestor would take seventy percent, while Lin Moyu would take thirty.

The higher the price it sold for, the greater the profit the Third Ancestor would gain.

Lin Moyu wasn't greedy. When the Third Ancestor proposed the 70/30 split, he agreed immediately without any haggling. At the time, it even made the Third Ancestor feel his offer was low and that an 80/20 split might have been possible.

Lin Moyu looked at the Third Ancestor with a smile, his expression saying it was time to split the profits. The Third Ancestor snorted, "What's the rush?"

He then asked into the void, "Lian'er, have they left?"

Lu Lian's voice rang out, "The Fire Lotus Ancestor, Ancestor Wuding, and Ancestor Gu Cang have all left Shang City and are heading toward the Southern Continent."

Having obtained the breakthrough method, the three top ancestors in the world naturally had to return and cultivate.

They were in such a hurry to return that they even left their own geniuses behind.

To them, time was precious, and they wouldn't waste a single second.

Seeing that they had all left, the Third Ancestor continued his instructions, "In three days, spread this news to the remaining six powers. Just let those few old fellows know; irrelevant people don't need to know."

Lu Lian's voice sounded, "Understood."

Only then did the Third Ancestor say to Lin Moyu, "According to our agreement, I have converted those items into the corresponding origin crystals and deposited them into your Chamber of Commerce account."

"When you buy things from the Chamber of Commerce in the future, you can use the origin crystals in your account first."

"For future transactions, I will do the same. Of course, if you want to withdraw the origin crystals, that's fine too, as you like."

"This is something I specifically asked for on your behalf. Consider it a gift; I won't charge you for it."

As he spoke, the Third Ancestor threw a rhombus-shaped crystal to Lin Moyu.

The crystal was icy to the touch. As soon as Lin Moyu held it, he knew where it came from.

"This is from the Hanshui Holy Land. I wonder what use it has?" Lin Moyu asked.

The Third Ancestor chuckled. "This is called a Hanshui Ice Crystal. It's an item issued by the Hanshui Holy Land. With this Hanshui Ice Crystal, you can make one request to the Hanshui Holy Land."

"As long as it's not too excessive, the Hanshui Holy Land cannot refuse. This is a promise made by that old fellow Ancestor Gu Cang, and even he generally has to abide by it."

Lin Moyu was somewhat puzzled. "Ancestor Gu Cang already gave me a Token earlier…"

The Third Ancestor snorted disdainfully, interrupting Lin Moyu. "Old Gu Cang's Token is of little use. At most, it makes you an honored guest of the Hanshui Holy Land and lets you take a stroll or a swim in their Hantian Lake, but it has no other purpose."

"The Hanshui Ice Crystal is different; it can make Old Gu Cang do something for you. For example, regarding you and Saint Master Gu Hanyu."