My Informative Cultivation Life

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"Thinking of joining the Celestial Court for a cushy job? Have you forgotten that I'm also the top true disciple? Don't believe me? Join the Celestial Court, and I'll have you sweeping streets every day!" Xuan Zhong glanced at him, his words laden with menace.

Upon hearing this, the venerable Wan Jie nearly spat out blood in anger, but he was helpless.

Considering Xuan Zhong was only a Nine Tribulations Immortal but still someone who could go toe-to-toe with a Red Dust Immortal, he was not someone to be trifled with.

Moreover, with his exceptional talent and rapid cultivation progress, it wouldn't be long before he surpassed Wan Jie, making him even more formidable.

Despite feeling all sorts of annoyance, Wan Jie had no choice but to swallow his anger.

"Elder Brother Xuan, that's hardly fair. After all, we have a relationship, how can you oppress me like this? Even if your master is the Supreme Immortal King and you're the first true disciple, if I don't join the Celestial Court, wouldn't I be fine?

The Immortal Realm is vast and boundless, once I become a Golden Immortal here in the Red Dust of the Lower Realm and ascend, I'll still be a venerated ancestor, enjoying a carefree life!" Wan Jie chuckled smugly.

"If that's how you see it, you're not willing to hand over the Time Stone then? Believe me or not, I can suppress you before you become a Golden Immortal, sealing you forever in the palm of my hand? The Sealing Technique of Wuji Dao Sect is something you should be well aware of!" Xuan Zhong laughed arrogantly, "Right now, I'm giving you an opportunity.

Rather than living in fear later in the Immortal Realm, why not take this good karma and have us, your senior brothers, supporting you in the Immortal Realm? Imagine how impressive that would be. Even if you just hang around in the Celestial Court using our name, no one would dare to touch you!"

"An opportunity like this is far more precious than that Time Stone in your hand!"

"Heh, Elder Brother Xuan, you really know how to sweet-talk!" Though Wan Jie said this, his mind was already racing. Glancing at Yang Ji, he mused, "Alright then, I'm not unreasonable. You want the Time Stone? Fine. But that requires Elder Brother Yang to do something for me in the Life and Death Realm!"

"Do something?" Xuan Zhong raised an eyebrow, "You old ghost, planning to send my junior brother to the Life and Death Realm to fight in a war, huh? He's not even at the Void Refinement stage, how can he compete with those Dao children?"

"Senior brother, what war?" Yang Ji asked, puzzled.

Xuan Zhong began to explain, "This Wan Jie old ghost, along with the other five Star Brigand Kings, control a Pure Yang Eye which erupts every thousand years, spewing forth a lot of Pure Yang Water, a treasure for condensing one's Inner World."

"But distributing it was an issue. These six used to share it equally, but everyone wanted more. After discovering the Life and Death Realm, they devised a new method of distribution."

"Each would send a hundred of their Void Refinement Realm underlings to fight to the death in the Life and Death Realm. Within a year, whoever's side claimed the most heads would get a larger share of the Pure Yang Water."

"The rules are quite brutal, fitting for star bandits who built their power through robbery – it's all about killing!"

"I myself was once conscripted by this old ghost to win him one of those fights," said Xuan Zhong indignantly.

"..." Yang Ji was taken aback, not understanding such rules. "Won't every thousand years see a great loss of talent through such deadly battles? Isn't the cost a bit too high?"

"Not at all. The Life and Death Realm is quite unique, containing a special Law of Life and Death. If you die there, you can still be resurrected perfectly fine on the outside, so they're willing to proceed with it!" Xuan Zhong explained.

"I see!" Yang Ji nodded.

"This old ghost actually wants you to fight there, but you're not even at the Void Refinement stage; if you die inside, wouldn't it ruin your fate?" Xuan Zhong shook his head.

"I don't need Elder Brother Yang to fight. With his Infinity aura blessed by an Immortal King, I simply wish to borrow a bit of his luck to bring some good fate to our side," said Wan Jie.

"Deal! As long as the elder hands over the Time Stone, I am willing to fight," Yang Ji thought swiftly and agreed in an instant.

"Oh? Is that true?" Wan Jie's expression shifted.

Xuan Zhong was also surprised.

"True!" Yang Ji nodded, with his own plans in mind. If he had the Time Stone, his Lifebound Magic Treasure, the Wings of Time-Space, would be enhanced. Even if he couldn't beat those Dao children, he could surely outrun them.

"Haha, alright! That's the spirit!" Wan Jie laughed, "But I can't give you the Time Stone directly. I need to pass it off to Xian Ding Sect in exchange for some Flower of Creation first, or else I'd be at a loss."

"Elder Brother Yang won't mind a detour, will you? After all, the trade with Xian Ding Sect is for you. Of course, even if you do mind, it doesn't matter; I'll still make the exchange!" Wan Jie said with a satisfied smile.

"..." Yang Ji was taken aback, cursing inwardly at how cunning Wan Jie could be.

With this exchange, not only would Wan Jie get a Flower of Creation of equal value, but Yang Ji would also have to take action for him, a win-win for the old man.

"You crafty old ghost," Xuan Zhong said after giving him a look, "So how many Flower of Creation are you planning to get in exchange?"

"Not many, not many. I'll sell both elder brothers a favor this time. I won't ask for a hundred flowers. I'll make sure Xian Ding Sect is satisfied and both elders are happy," Wan Jie smirked.

"Alright then!" Xuan Zhong pondered, "Junior brother, what do you think?"

"Let's do it that way!" Yang Ji sighed inwardly, knowing he now owed Xian Ding Sect a lot and would have to repay them later.