Yuan Zun: Starts With Eight Ancestral Symbols

Yuan Zun - Chapter 8: Transaction Success

"No, I'm just an ordinary citizen of Great Zhou City," Mu Chen said, feeling embarrassed.

He had lived in Great Zhou City for more than two years. In half a year, it would be three years, so he could be considered a citizen of Great Zhou City. There was nothing wrong with that.

"???"

Zhou Qing was puzzled. When did such a person appear in Great Zhou City? He hadn't heard any news about him. Besides, Mu Chen didn't look ordinary.

"...I didn't expect you to be from Great Zhou City. I am ignorant," Zhou Qing said helplessly.

"I'm usually low-key, so I don't have any reputation," Mu Chen replied.

"Your Majesty, I am here to trade with you today. The items for the trade must be something that the Great Zhou royal family can provide."

"Father, I'm leaving first. You two can chat slowly." Zhou Yuan turned to leave, but Zhou Qing called him back.

"Yuan'er, it's okay for you to stay here, Mr. Mu Chen, right?"

"I don't have any problem," Mu Chen shook his head.

"I have a kind of spiritual liquid here that can heal physical injuries. Even internal injuries can be cured, and it can replenish the body's losses to a certain extent." Mu Chen took out several jade bottles from his arms.

Lin Dong's father was beaten, and the internal injuries he had accumulated over many years were almost all healed by a drop of Ancestral Stone Spiritual Liquid. It could be seen that in addition to its cultivation effects, the treatment capabilities were also very good.

However, it was most effective for people with a lower realm. If the realm was too high, it could only have a limited effect.

For Zhou Qing, the two important people around him—his wife and son—both needed this spiritual liquid.

These were the few drops that he and Su Youwei had saved during their practice, and they could be used to exchange for what they needed.

"Nephew Mu Chen, are you telling the truth?" Zhou Qing stood up and looked at the jade bottle in Mu Chen's hand with surprise, changing how he addressed him from "young master" to "nephew."

"Can this liquid replenish a person's lifespan lost due to the loss of essence and blood?"

Qin Yu had now shortened her lifespan by a total of thirty-three years and only had about ten years left to live. Her physical condition was also extremely weak. If she did not have any rare treasures to replenish her lifespan, she really did not have much time left.

"Father, who are you speaking about?" Zhou Yuan's eyes turned red, and he had already guessed who was in such dire straits.

Zhou Qing sighed sadly but did not answer Zhou Yuan immediately. Instead, he looked at Mu Chen.

It wasn't that he hadn't collected this kind of natural treasure over the years, but treasures that could replenish one's lifespan were priceless and extremely precious; they could only be found by chance.

"Unfortunately, it cannot replenish lifespan, but it can strengthen the body and remove damage. As for the issue of lifespan, Your Majesty needs to search for rare treasures," Mu Chen shook his head.

The Ancestral Stone Spiritual Liquid was indeed magical, but it was not omnipotent.

"For example, Zhou Yuan's weak appearance can be slightly improved." Although Mu Chen's words were realistic, they hit Zhou Yuan hard.

The reason it was only a slight improvement was due to the resentful dragon poison in Zhou Yuan's body. Even if the missing blood could be replenished, it would later be devoured by the resentful dragon poison.

"My dear nephew, what do you want? Also, you don't have to call me Your Majesty; just call me Uncle," Zhou Qing said, though he was a little disappointed. The effect was still very good.

"Uncle Zhou, I want two admission places to the Great Zhou Academy." Mu Chen did not act pretentiously. Since Zhou Qing wanted to get closer to him, Mu Chen would not lose out.

"It's a small matter. I'll tell the Academy Master Chu when the time comes."

Zhou Qing made the final decision. It was just a matter of connections. As the founder, he had this privilege.

"There are also genesis beast soul crystals. If possible, I'd like some," Mu Chen continued.

In the martial arts world, the death of powerful monsters would condense demon spirits, and the death of genesis beasts in this world would leave behind a kind of beast soul crystal, which Little Marten should be able to use.

"There are indeed some Genesis Beast Soul Crystals in stock in the royal treasury. I will take some out for you when the time comes."

"Anything else? These are nothing," Zhou Qing asked. Such conditions were not difficult for him to meet.

"That's all for now. Oh, and can you give me a book of Qi drawing Technique? It doesn't have to be too good."

Zhou Qing nodded. "These are all fine. If you need anything in the future, you can tell me, and I will assist you if I can."

"Father, can you tell me about our mother?" Zhou Yuan asked anxiously.

"This is your family affair. Do you need me to step aside?" Mu Chen inquired.

The transaction had not yet concluded. He couldn't leave, nor could he stay. Zhou Qing would probably tell Zhou Yuan about the python swallowing the dragon next.

"Well... no need. Since you call me Uncle Zhou, I do have some vision for people, and it's not a secret that should be kept from others," Zhou Qing thought for a moment and decided not to let Mu Chen leave.

There were many people who knew about what had happened back then. The Saint Dragon's Blessing was not just any blessings. Many had paid attention to that incident. In the end, the Great Zhou became the laughingstock of others and couldn't even retain its blessing.

Upon hearing this, Mu Chen sat in a chair beside him and listened quietly.

As Zhou Qing recounted the events of those years, Zhou Yuan's expression shifted from shock to anger, with his emotions fluctuating violently.

If his blessing had been taken away, he would have felt only shock and could still bear it. But when he thought about his mother having only about ten years left to live because of him, Zhou Yuan could not suppress his murderous intent.

'The Wu family—this feud was irreconcilable. When I rise to power in the future, I will definitely take back what is mine.'

His fists were clenched so tightly that his nails threatened to break the skin on his palms. His anger made his pale face flush red, twisting his facial features into a menacing expression.

Mu Chen sighed inwardly. The Wu family hadn't taken extreme actions at that time. Otherwise, they would have gone against their oath and killed Zhou Yuan in his cradle. Although they might be criticized, at least it could have lasted for a long while.

Among the Wu family, only Wu Yao was reasonable. She was broad-minded and dared to take responsibility. She knew that her blessings had been taken from Zhou Yuan, while Wu Huang and King Wu viewed the Saint Dragon's Blessing as their own.

"Thank you, Brother Mu Chen," Zhou Yuan said solemnly. The spiritual liquid would be beneficial to his mother, which meant she owed him a debt of gratitude. He, Zhou Yuan, clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment; he was very friendly to his friends, but ruthless to his enemies.

"Just call me Mu Chen. We are about the same age, and we can each get what we need. I need something, and the royal family can provide it," Mu Chen waved his hand.

He referred to their current ages. If this were before time travel, he would have been older than Zhou Yuan. The past was gone.

Zhou Qing and his son exchanged glances. Mu Chen was truly straightforward, without any pretense. However, such a person was worth befriending, as his temperament aligned with theirs.

Compared to those who say one thing to your face and another behind your back, such people wouldn't stab you in the back.

(End of this chapter)