Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1363 - 1361: Extorting an Experience Pill from Randeng

Chapter 1363 -1361: Extorting an Experience Pill from Randeng

Randeng Buddha’s idea was simple. Helping Jiang Liu optimize the Map of Mountains and Rivers again required extremely rare materials, which even with his status, couldn’t be found in a short time.

But having made a promise, he couldn’t just go back on his word, right?

Therefore, asking Jiang Liu for help was the best solution.

First, as a person of destiny, perhaps he really had a way to find the materials?

Second, if so, could it also become one of his trials on the Journey to the West? Wouldn’t that be killing two birds with one stone?

Of course, he would fully help, but if even with his full assistance it couldn’t be done, then Jiang Liu should understand him, right?

Hint: The task “Collect Materials” has been triggered. Task requirements: Help Randeng Buddha successfully collect the required three materials. Succeeding in the task will reward 20 billion Experience Points, and a Divine Level Treasure Chest *1. Failing the task will deduct 20 billion Experience Points. Accept/Reject?

Regardless of what Randeng Buddha was thinking, when he voiced his request, the system’s prompt rang out in Jiang Liu’s mind.

A 20 billion Experience Points task, the reward was indeed generous, but as a passive task, the penalty for failure was equally terrifying.

Faced with this task, Jiang Liu had no intention of hesitating for long. After thinking about it, he accepted the task.

However, even though he had accepted the task, Jiang Liu had no intention of immediately nodding in agreement.

Looking somewhat displeased, Jiang Liu said to Randeng Buddha, “Are you kidding me, Buddha? You made a promise to settle this within a year, but now that the deadline is approaching, you’re telling me you can’t do it? You need my help?”

“Merit Buddha, I didn’t intend to deceive you, but this matter is indeed not easy. I already helped you once in borrowing the Jade Emperor’s Vermilion Pen, didn’t I?” Listening to Jiang Liu’s words, Randeng Buddha appeared somewhat embarrassed.

“Buddha, you already promised me this matter back then. If it can’t be done now, wouldn’t that damage your reputation if it got out?” Jiang Liu said to Randeng Buddha, shaking his head.

“Alas, I’ve lived for so many years, I don’t really care about trifling reputation. If it gets out, so be it…”

With a slight sigh, Randeng Buddha replied, seemingly unconcerned about his reputation.

Shameless!

Being a big shot in this world and the Past Buddha of the Buddhist Sect, could Randeng Buddha really be this shameless?

This was something Jiang Liu hadn’t expected at all!

But thinking it over again, this seemed to be a characteristic of the Buddhist Sect?

“As the Past Buddha of our Buddhist Sect, of prestigious standing, if Buddha’s reputation is tarnished, wouldn’t that affect our entire sect? Wouldn’t that be a case of small losses leading to larger losses?” Secretly criticizing Randeng Buddha as shameless, outwardly Jiang Liu wouldn’t say such things but naturally had to fight for it.

“Well, Merit Buddha has a point…” Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, Randeng Buddha thought for a moment, nodding.

As he finished speaking, Randeng Buddha raised his hand, and a radiant elixir appeared in his hand. “I have here a Treasure Pill, created from the essence of the heavens and the sun and moon. Consuming it can match a thousand years of arduous cultivation. Consider this as my gift to Merit Buddha, how about it?”

“Amitabha, since it’s gifted by Buddha, I should not accept it. However, considering the reputation of Buddha and our sect, I would be too disrespectful to refuse…”

Upon hearing Randeng Buddha’s words, Jiang Liu’s eyes lit up slightly.

Saying words of modesty, he actually took the elixir from Randeng Buddha’s hand in one go.

After receiving it, Jiang Liu glanced down; the radiant elixir looked quite appealing.

At the same time, the relevant attribute information appeared before Jiang Liu’s eyes.

Sun Moon Treasure Pill (Consumable): Requires level 80. Upon consumption, it increases Experience Points by 60 billion. Note: Each person can only consume one in their lifetime!

Looking at the attribute information of the elixir in his hand, Jiang Liu secretly criticized in his heart.

Matching a thousand years of arduous cultivation? Though it sounds impressive, in reality, it’s only a mere 60 billion Experience Points?

Currently at level 88, he needs 98 billion Experience Points to advance to level 89, these 60 billion aren’t even enough for one level.

However, thinking it over, his level is already 88, so the Experience Points needed for leveling up are so high.

For those in the Great Luo Early Stage, and even in the Taiyi Realm, 60 billion could be considered astronomical!

A deity of godly status, entering meditation for a hundred or even a thousand years at a time, hence, 60 billion Experience Points could indeed equate to others’ thousand years of cultivation?

Usage level 80, if given to someone at level 80, would these 60 billion Experience Points not be enough for them to level up several times?

“Amitabha, thank you, Buddha, for the bestowed treasure!” After pondering for a moment, understanding the value of the Sun Moon Treasure Pill, Jiang Liu expressed his gratitude towards Randeng Buddha.

Although my current level has reached 88, because the experience points needed for recent upgrades are increasing, leveling up has become slower and slower.

Therefore, Jiang Liu still remembers the experience points needed to level up after reaching level 80.

To go from level 80 to 81, only 3.5 billion experience points are required.

Then, to reach level 82, 5 billion is needed.

Following that, it requires 7.5 billion, 12 billion, 22 billion, 35 billion, 52 billion, and 72 billion respectively!

Now, to reach level 89 needs 98 billion!

For me right now, 60 billion experience points are not enough for even one level up!

But for someone at level 80, 60 billion experience points could directly boost them to level 86, leveling up six times, right?

In this way, if this Treasure Pill is given to someone at level 80, its value would be the highest.

Thinking of those at level 80, Jiang Liu reflexively thought of Red Boy and Gaoyang after a moment’s reflection.

However, after obtaining the Taiyin True Flame that day, Red Boy’s cultivation officially broke through the level of Daluo Golden Immortal!

Immediately, Jiang Liu thought of Gaoyang, whose cultivation level was almost at 80; giving her this Treasure Pill seems to be most suitable.

Of course, although this idea is settled, now is not the time to contact Gaoyang.

Storing the Treasure Pill in his inventory space, Jiang Liu’s eyes fell on Randeng Buddha. Having already accepted the system’s task, at this moment swindling a Treasure Pill from Randeng Buddha made Jiang Liu naturally in a good mood.

However, with a mocking tone, Jiang Liu said to Randeng Buddha: “Indeed, the value of this Treasure Pill is not bad and can enhance cultivation, but for Buddha, it’s still a useless waste, isn’t it?”

Yes, for someone level 100 and beyond, consuming it would be of no use; for Randeng Buddha, it indeed is waste.

“Alright, let’s get down to business!”

Without the intention of further entangling this matter, Randeng Buddha waved his hand and said with a serious expression.

Knowing that Randeng Buddha intended to change the subject, there was no point in squeezing him for words anymore, as it would not yield further benefits. Hence, Jiang Liu also put on a serious expression, nodded, and said: “Please speak, Buddha!”

“Actually, over the past half year, regarding how to craft the Map of Mountains and Rivers again, I have indeed considered it carefully, deliberating over and over, three major materials are needed!” Randeng Buddha answered.

“I wonder, what are these three major materials?” Hearing Randeng Buddha’s words, which matched the prompts he had just received from the system, Jiang Liu asked accordingly.

“The first material, naturally, is a fine pen!”

“Back when Mount Buzhou collapsed, Goddess Nvwa severed the legs of the North Sea Divine Turtle to create the Sky-Supporting Divine Pillar. Over time, tremendous merit has condensed there. If this Divine Pillar could serve as a pen, it would surely be fitting!” Randeng Buddha said.

“Using the Sky-Supporting Divine Pillar as a pen?” Hearing this, Jiang Liu breathed in sharply.

If used well, it might not be a problem, but if not, any mistake would pose a huge karmic consequence, wouldn’t it?

This first material is already very difficult.

Of course, setting aside the difficulty for now, the rarer and harder to obtain the materials, the greater the enhancement when crafting the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

“And the second material?” After a brief silence, Jiang Liu then asked Randeng Buddha.

“For the second, exceptionally good ink is needed!”

“It is said there’s a place of unprecedented danger in the Netherworld, called the Weak Water River. Even immortals and Buddhas find it challenging, its waters are soul-consuming and bone-corroding, even Quasi-Saints would face life-threatening danger upon slight contact. Using Weak Water as the primary material could produce excellent ink…”

The renowned Weak Water River—a place even immortals and Buddhas avoid—is indeed a frightening place, even more terrifying than the Blood Waters of the Netherworld Blood Sea.

Jiang Liu’s expression became considerably worse, and he continued to ask Randeng Buddha: “And the final one? What is it? Please speak clearly, Buddha!”

“In ancient times, the Dragon and Phoenix clans were born with the destiny of heaven and earth, ruling the world. However, during the Great Catastrophe of Dragon and Phoenix, both clans nearly perished completely. If the blood of the ancient Dragon and Phoenix clan chiefs could be obtained as an initiator, combined with Weak Water to make Blood Ink, it would be sufficient!” Randeng Buddha answered.

“I see! These three materials are needed, but Buddha, after over half a year, haven’t you collected even one of them?” Nodding, Jiang Liu teased Randeng Buddha.

“To be honest, it’s shameful, with my patience, wanting to obtain them is indeed a daunting task!” Bowing his head slightly, Randeng Buddha said with some embarrassment.

Seeing Randeng Buddha’s appearance, not appearing to be deceitful, Jiang Liu, after a brief silence, said: “Then, if I can gather these three materials, the work of refining and engraving…”

“I can handle it personally!” Hearing this, Randeng Buddha nodded and said.