Chapter 1695: A Bountiful Day

After a moment's thought, he decisively emptied the contents of his spatial storage device.

Instantly, a brilliant holy light erupted. Various unique artifacts of the Angel Race, imbued with holy power, tumbled out. Several items radiated an exceptionally strong holy power, leaving Jiang Fan momentarily unsure which to choose. Green Pearl, however, gasped as she spotted something, stamping her foot and pointing towards a garment emanating a vast holy light.

It was a cape woven from white feathers, with streams of pure spiritual energy flowing over it. Without her needing to say anything, Jiang Fan knew Green Pearl had found a great treasure. But Qiqi had also noticed it; her already large eyes widened even further, like brass bells. She reached out to grab it.

Jiang Fan, not about to let her get ahead, quickly cast out his pre-prepared Void Fishing Rod. The next instant, the hook caught the feathered cape and dragged it back. Qiqi's hand grasped at empty air, and her cheeks puffed out with anger. "Let me have this one! I'll let you pick two other items," she fumed.

Jiang Fan seized the feathered cape, instantly stuffing it into his Sky Thunder Stone, and said, "You said it yourself: 'By speed of hand, whoever gets it first, owns it.'"

"Aargh!" Enraged, Qiqi could only prioritize choosing other items for now.

Jiang Fan wasn't idle either; under Green Pearl's guidance, he swiftly picked out many valuable treasures. To his surprise, he even found a golden feather that Xia Chaoge had given him. However, it was dull in color and somewhat damaged, clearly not as effective as Xia Chaoge's. Still, it should be fine for blocking non-fatal attacks.

Besides that, there was also a crystal necklace radiating a sacred aura, a top-grade defensive spirit artifact. It seemed to require the holy power of the Angel Race to activate. It would be perfect to give to Xia Chaoge!

Finally, there was a jar containing a strange, snow-white flame. Jiang Fan felt nothing holding it, only a sense of warmth and comfort, but Green Pearl, standing a short distance away, backed away warily, her face showing signs of discomfort. "This is the Holy Fire of the Angel Race; it has a suppressive effect on us Asuras," Green Pearl said with a frown.

"Holy Fire?" Speaking of which, the Angel Race and the Asura Race were sworn enemies ten thousand years ago. Both sides had even invaded each other's worlds at one point. It was perfectly normal for them to possess things that countered each other.

He decided to keep this Holy Fire for now. The rest were mostly Heaven-Earth Treasures rich in spiritual energy. Most of these were beneficial to Nascent Soul cultivators, containing even more abundant spiritual energy than found in the Southern Heaven Realm! A few were resources usable only by Soul Transformation cultivators. A black fruit among them caught his attention.

At first glance, the fruit resembled a human eye, with a profound mystical aura flowing within it. It looked a bit unsettling. But Green Pearl exclaimed, "Husband, this is a True Essence Fruit! It can help your Human Race Soul Transformation cultivators comprehend their own Dao. It's been extinct in the Southern Heaven Realm for ages!" She added, "However, it's a pity there's only one; its effect will be limited."

Jiang Fan was considerably surprised. After the Soul Transformation realm, each subsequent comprehension of one's Dao was as difficult as a full Soul Transformation through enlightenment. Did this True Essence Fruit actually possess such an effect?

A good item, he'd take it!

Shortly after, Qiqi and Jiang Fan had divided most of the items, leaving only some worthless odds and ends scattered on the ground. Both wore satisfied smiles, indicating their trip had been worthwhile. Of course, where some were happy, others were not.

When Yun Wanxiao broke free from the mirror's control and saw the scene on the ground, his eyes nearly popped out. All the good stuff had been taken; not a single piece was left for him! "You two black-hearted scoundrels! Give back my things!"

Qiqi's smile vanished. She snorted, "What's yours? If you call out to them, will they answer you? What's in my hands is mine. Try to snatch it if you dare! Coincidentally, I heard someone wants to buy an Angel Race slave. Be careful, I might just use you to close that deal."

Yun Wanxiao was furious but dared not speak. This Qiqi had a notorious reputation; she would sell anything. Including people! If he truly angered her, he, Yun Wanxiao, might become an ownerless commodity, truly picked up and sold!

Having scared him off, Qiqi's cheerful smile returned. She said to Jiang Fan, "Kid, our accounts are now settled! Until next time." This haul not only recovered her losses from the Small Divine Ring but also resulted in a significant profit. Content, she prepared to leave.

Jiang Fan quickly said, "Wait! Junior still wishes to make a few more transactions with Senior."

Qiqi, intrigued, asked, "I want that feathered cape. How much are you selling it for?" Jiang Fan hadn't yet grasped the true value of the feathered cape, so how could he easily let Qiqi swindle him? He replied, "Let me first state what I'm looking for."

"I need the power of a Sage, preferably the complete power of a Three Calamity Sage." Qiqi stroked her chin and said, "I don't have that with me; it would require a special order." Jiang Fan wasn't surprised. He said, "I also need top-grade spirit swords, at least three of them." Qiqi replied, "You asked about that before. That also needs to be ordered." Jiang Fan mused, "I also need a magic treasure capable of killing a Sage."

Hearing this, Qiqi rolled her eyes. "You're asking for quite a lot. What will you trade for it? If it's that feathered cape, I might consider it." Jiang Fan was secretly surprised. Was this cape really that valuable? Qiqi, that notoriously cunning merchant, was willing to trade for all three items listed above combined?

He shook his head and said, "I'm not trading the cape for now. I'll exchange something else with you." Qiqi scoffed, "Besides the cape, what else valuable do you have?"

Jiang Fan silently took out a black Buddhist scripture scroll and said, "This is a scripture for delivering souls, created by a Buddha from the Underworld. It can pacify the grievances of deceased souls and yield immeasurable merit. If you can provide what I've requested, I'll allow you to transcribe a copy."

Qiqi's spirit jolted, and her eyes widened. "Could this be the 'Sutra of Pacifying Souls in Prison'?" she exclaimed. "Many Sages have been seeking it with heavy rewards, but true Buddhist transmissions are never shared externally; no one has been able to obtain it. You actually have a copy? Is this for real?"

Jiang Fan put away the 'Sutra of Pacifying Souls in Prison' and said, "I'm not so foolish as to deceive an incredibly powerful Great Venerable of the Five Decays."

Qiqi's eyes blazed with fervor. Based on her dealings with Jiang Fan, although this guy was even more cunning than her, he would never be foolish. It was possible this was a genuine 'Sutra of Pacifying Souls in Prison'! If she could get her hands on it, she'd make a huge profit! She stroked her chin and said, "I don't carry Sage-killing magic treasures with me, so consider that ordered as well. In one month, I'll bring the three items to Central Land to find you. If our cooperation goes smoothly, I might consider making you my strategic partner. From now on, when you travel through the various realms, you can mention my name."

Jiang Fan's face lit up with joy. He said, "Excellent, I await Senior Qiqi's esteemed presence. However, let's skip the 'strategic partner' part for now. If I mention your name, I'm afraid I'll be beaten to death."

Qiqi chuckled, "Kid, you have no idea of my formidable reputation! Alright, see you in a month!" With a satisfied smile, Qiqi put away her golden mirror and instantly teleported into the void.

Jiang Fan's face showed astonishment. "Young Master Xiang and Qiqi both fear no void; they can traverse through it freely," he mused. "Only Sages can do that." Green Pearl, however, smiled mysteriously. "Husband, you can do it now too."