With Countless Qualities Bestowed Upon Me, I Shall Ultimately Become Immortal-Chapter 596 - 542: Borrowing Treasure, Sandsea Illusory Crystal!

Chapter 596: Chapter 542: Borrowing Treasure, Sandsea Illusory Crystal!

Meng Chuan acknowledged.

"I’m on good terms with Master Liao Chen. This morning was just a friendly spar, nothing serious."

Bai Bao chuckled wryly:

"Hahaha, that Liao Chen is quite slick, and you’re a little tricky yourself. If you two ever work together, it could be interesting..."

Meng Chuan’s face was full of black lines, wondering how he ended up with such an image in Master Bai Bao’s mind...

He was just about to explain and repair his image in the master’s eyes.

When he saw Master Bai Bao’s expression change as he glanced outside the door, curious:

"Someone’s coming up the mountain, seems like that prince from the Western Regions, is he here to see you?"

Bai Bao’s perception easily covered the entire Yuantai Mountain.

The two going up the mountain couldn’t escape his notice.

After speaking, he looked at Meng Chuan with a touch of surprise in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, this kid has quite a network...

The son of the Two Saints is naturally not an ordinary person.

Within the Buddhist Sect, status is clear-cut and distinct.

Meeting Fanluo, even he had to take it seriously and couldn’t simply regard him as just a junior from the Three Limits.

Upon hearing this, Meng Chuan was also perplexed.

Indeed, he met him during the day, but they didn’t talk much, not really acquaintances...

Thinking about it, he pondered:

"Master Bai Bao, I heard this Prince Fanluo is quite talented in Martial Arts too.

Is it possible that his visit up the mountain is a meeting of great minds?"

"..."

Bai Bao was speechless.

With a flick of his eyes, he retracted his perception, then advised:

"Stop drinking, go greet him."

Meng Chuan nodded, downed the bowl of porridge, and stood up to take his leave.

Not out of flattery, but not to lose the manners of Central Earth.

...

Stepping outside, Meng Chuan spread out his perception, but hadn’t yet detected the other party.

His Spiritual Power was far inferior to Master Bai Bao, hence he didn’t discover any trace.

Looks like Prince Fanluo’s ascent up the mountain will take a while.

Seeing this, he waited outside the garden for a while.

Leaning against the railing, Meng Chuan thought to himself:

"What business does Prince Fanluo have with me, coming up the mountain in the middle of the night?"

It’s not likely to just be a chat, he’s not that bored...

If he’s seeking me, there must be a purpose.

Considering the other party’s status, Meng Chuan boldly speculated:

"Seeing my valiant performance during the day, could he be coming at night to recruit me as a tutor to the crown prince?"

Thinking in every which way, he felt this was the most likely possibility...

After a while, Meng Chuan finished his Pile Skill practice and sensed two auras approaching in the distance.

On the distant stone path, two robust martial artists gradually appeared, and he squinted to see.

The sky was already dark, and the two were perfectly concealed, making it a bit difficult to see clearly...

...

"Grandmaster Doma, is the core artifact of Great Brahman Heaven indeed in his hands?"

Fanluo and Doma conversed as they walked.

The purpose of seeking out Meng Chuan at night was precisely for this.

Doma glanced toward the courtyard, aware of the presence of the Celestial King’s aura, and cautioned:

"That aura of Great Brahman Heaven on this person, it’s likely correct. For some reason, it even prompted the manifestation and blessing of the Great Brahman deity..."

There were some words he didn’t voice.

He probably guessed the reason.

That kid practiced the hard skills he created and even reached a realm surpassing the master.

He pushed Doma Hard Skill to an unprecedented level on his own foundation!

Compared to himself, perhaps he’s more suitable as the key to unlocking the treasure trove...

Even...

Doma also saw that Meng Chuan fused all these cultivation techniques together.

With Great Brahman Heaven at the core, he integrated and comprehended an entirely new cultivation technique.

The black membrane-like armor attached to this person...

Recognizing this technique was what convinced him.

The core artifact of Great Brahman Heaven’s faith is undoubtedly in the other party’s hands!

To open the Dharma Realm of the Bosatsu Sect, both the core artifact and the inheritor are indispensable.

In his hands, it was as if all the keys were in his possession.

If he really said it out loud, he feared his "job" would be gone...

With thoughts surging in his mind, his expression didn’t change a bit.

Still cautious as he guarded by the prince’s side.

Fanluo didn’t notice his thoughts, merely pondering what would be suitable to exchange with Meng Chuan.

His father emphasized not to bully others under the guise of power, ensuring friendly relations with Central Earth.

He intended to comply.

But undoubtedly, revealing his identity would make things easier...

While contemplating, he saw from afar, that Meng Chuan was warmly greeting him.

He even prepared hot tea, his hospitality and enthusiasm steadied his mind considerably.

"Seems like this person is someone who knows the ways..."

Stabilized.

...

The night was cloudless, with only a bright crescent moon hanging alone.

Meng Chuan listened to Fanluo’s request, yet to speak.

He just thought while sipping tea.

"Your Highness Fanluo, I would like to first know how you determined that the core artifact of Great Brahman Heaven is in my possession?"

The robe and scriptures were stored in the dormitory villa on Lishan Mountain.

Even if there was something to detect aura, it shouldn’t be possible...

Concerned there might be some oversight on the Martial Arts front, Meng Chuan asked.

Knowing he wasn’t a monk, Fanluo imitated the Central Earth martial artist style.

Raised his hand to salute, a smile on his face.

"Brother Meng, you may not know, there are three Brahma artifacts, two of which are worshipped in our Western Regions’ temples, and now one is in your hands.

Another one, the Dharma Conch, has been kept by my father in the royal family of Loulan.

It is with this item, and the secret technique I learned to connect the energy flow, that I was able to find the region around the Shaolin Temple and locate you, Brother Meng."

"Understood, thank you for enlightening me."

Meng Chuan was enlightened.

The secret technique in the other party’s hand has some effect of tracing back to the root.

Even if a Brahman artifact is not on the body, it can still find its approximate location, pinpointing Shaolin Temple.

As for... how did they confirm their identity from a sea of monks?

He glanced at the Western Domain Grandmaster who has been standing by his side.

The identity of the other person, along with their intentions, Meng Chuan had already guessed.

Grandmaster Doma, the renowned creator of the Doma series hard skills!

Previously, when breaking through the Doma Hard Skill, he thought the consciousness was its vengeful spirit...

Now with the real man standing before him, there’s a sense of surrealism.

The thoughts were complicated, but not much more sentimentally touching, and he came back to his senses.

He had merely practiced the cultivation technique that was created earlier, without the "benevolent intention" during the previous breakthrough.

Upon seeing him, even the thought of feeling moved wouldn’t have existed.

As for this Prince Fanluo, wanting to exchange the Brahman core artifact in his hands...

Meng Chuan thought for a moment and prepared to refuse.

On one hand, Great Brahman has treated him well.

In the future, should he "divinely communicate and authenticate the Dao," reviving it would likely rely on the core item in his hand, who knows what Prince Fanluo would do with it.

Furthermore, this item is entrusted to him by Great Chu for safekeeping and is unlikely to be "traded."

In the future, if Great Chu sends someone to visit for inquiries.

It would be unsightly if he had nothing in his hand...

Seeing him remain silent, Prince Fanluo seems to have guessed his thoughts and opened his mouth, smiling:

"Brother Meng has a bond with the Great Brahman God, I understand. Why not take a look at this item before making a decision?"

As he said, Prince Fanluo reached out and patted his waist.

He stretched his hand, scooped, and displayed:

"This item is the unique genius treasure of our Western Regions, the Mirage Crystal of the Sand Sea.

This large piece fills the Third Grade, containing the essence of the thousand-zhang sand sea, its effect similar to your Central Earth’s Immortal Tear Crystal.

Aside from enhancing the spiritual foundation, it can also alter the shape slightly within the sea of consciousness towards the sand sea.

The application has the effect of lowering others’ perception, providing stealth."

Through sheer eye observation, Prince Fanluo could see that Meng Chuan’s spiritual talent was ordinary, merely a Profound Iron Foundation.

Compared to his martial arts talent, it greatly held him back.

Bringing out the Mirage Crystal was meant to be a targeted treatment.

Meng Chuan’s eyebrows slightly relaxed.

Originally thought the other party would rely on force, this kind of conduct wanting to exchange items, he too had the bearing of a dual saint’s child.

But...

"Prince Fanluo, the Mirage Crystal is not necessary. The Brahman’s inherited item is entrusted to me by the country, it’s not my personal possession, so I don’t have the authority to decide its retention."

"No worries, I just intend to borrow it briefly; it will be returned afterwards. Brother Meng can keep the Mirage Crystal, just treat it as a rental fee."

"..."

Prince Fanluo’s words made Meng Chuan’s brow twitch.

Borrowing...

He suddenly recalled, back when he was at Wudang "attracting thunder."

Headmaster Chen Tuan used that Broken Demon Heroic Sword to borrow the emperor’s mighty prowess for thunder drawing scenes.

Could it be, the other party also intends to borrow his kasa for some purpose...

No, not right.

Great Brahman is thoroughly stained; he has seen it personally.

He can’t borrow even the slightest Divine Power from the Brahman.

Then what does he want to borrow it for?

Facing Prince Fanluo’s confident expression assuming he would agree to lend, Meng Chuan took a sip of tea and said slowly:

"The item is not in my hands, but rather preserved in the school.

If Prince Fanluo wishes to borrow it, it has to be retrieved."

Upon hearing this, a subtle smile appeared on Prince Fanluo’s face.

According to Meng Chuan, most likely it’s a sure thing.

Yet he heard a twist in the conversation, and he said further:

"But the Brahman core item is ultimately not my personal property; for borrowing it, I must first report to the country.

Prince Fanluo needs to inform me of the purpose of borrowing, this way, the probability of country approval can also be higher."

Prince Fanluo gazed into Meng Chuan’s eyes for a long time and slowly said:

"Brother Meng is truly a pillar of the nation, sticking to Great Chu in all matters..."

If he borrowed it, how would outsiders know?

The other’s words have a gentle refusal meaning, it was clear.

Prince Fanluo’s voice became somewhat low, a natural sense of authority seemed to arise.

"I will return it within three months, at most.

Three months for a Mirage Crystal, it’s a profitable deal, hope Brother Meng doesn’t mistake me for a sucker."

Not mentioning the borrowing reason?

Then more cannot be borrowed!

If it involves Great Brahman’s potential for future resurrection, he would become a sinner, guilty towards It.

Meng Chuan’s expression remained unchanged, and he refused again:

"I hope the Prince can inform the reason, I too have an official identity.

Being someone of national talent, I eat the emperor’s grain every month, naturally, I must fulfill the loyalty of a minister."

Prince Fanluo spoke quickly:

"That’s exactly right, you and I count as sharing the royal salary, I can inform the country of reasons, Brother Meng needn’t worry."

Hmm?

This Prince Fanluo from the Western Region is also a national talent?

Curiosity grew in Meng Chuan’s heart, didn’t expect him also to have an official identity.

However, the other party still unwilling to state the reason.

He became more cautious, choosing his words slowly:

"Prince Fanluo, the Brahman core item, is related to the northern defense, specifically Celestial King Lu, who instructed me to wisely guard it.

I really cannot make the decision on my own; if you want to borrow it, there should be a reason, putting Celestial King Lu’s mind at ease."

The implication remains:

"If you don’t state the reason for borrowing, you might as well talk to Lu Zhenshou about it..."