The Eternal Calamity of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 275 The Tomb of the Celestial Venerable
"Cao Yusheng?"

When Chu Xiaoyao heard the name, he didn't react much, nor did he understand what it meant.

However, the unexpected appearance of Fatty Cao gave him a strange sense of disconnect and made him greatly doubt the world he lived in.

I have no recollection of ever seeing this fat man before, which means it's definitely not a simple matter of going back to the past. So where have I ended up?

Could it be an illusion?

In an instant, Chu Xiaoyao fell silent, staring intently at Cao Yusheng.

"Hahaha, does this young fellow Daoist know me?" Cao Yusheng laughed heartily, his face flushed.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiaoyao slowly shook his head.

However, Zhao Yuanxing coughed twice, subtly protecting his disciple behind him.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Cao in person. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Zhao Yuanxing, and I love doing small business all my life."

Then, he solemnly took out an ancient stele from his sleeve, which was shimmering with the glow of the setting sun.

"Fellow Daoist Cao, would you like to take a look at this ancient stele of mine? It was passed down from within the Guijian Sect and has great implications. If we can unravel its secrets, we may have a chance to obtain the Heavenly Venerable Scripture!"

"My aptitude is dull, and I have little hope in this lifetime. If you are interested, you may take it."

As he spoke, Zhao Yuanxing adopted the demeanor of an enthusiastic merchant and even personally channeled a wisp of divine power into the stone tablet, attempting to demonstrate its extraordinary nature.

Seeing this familiar scene, Chu Xiaoyao's lips twitched. When the group of disciples from the Fire Cloud Sect came here a dozen minutes ago, his master said the same thing.

"I came here with good intentions to discuss a business collaboration with you, but you treat me like a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered. Isn't that a bit too much?" Cao Yusheng narrowed his small eyes, scrutinized him, and his pupils flashed with a sharp light.

"Fellow Daoist Cao, please forgive me, that's not what I meant..."

Zhao Yuanxing gave an awkward smile, and was about to say something, but he swallowed it back.

Suddenly, a flash of light appeared in Cao Yusheng's hand, and another stone tablet of the same shape quietly appeared.

Judging from the workmanship and materials, there is no doubt that it is made by Zhao Yuanxing.

"A goose is plucked as it flies by, a beast leaves its skin as it walks away; a fake product is sold repeatedly. Fellow Daoist Zhao, you have no manners at all, trying to take advantage of me."

Cao Yusheng rolled his eyes, feigning indignation, and questioned, "Just how many people have you cheated by forging the Celestial Venerable's relics?"

"Who cheated me? It's the real deal, Fellow Daoist Cao, please don't make false accusations." Zhao Yuanxing stammered, vehemently denying that he was a swindler.

The two then started arguing, glaring at each other, the atmosphere became intense, and they were almost about to come to blows.

Chu Xiaoyao stood there speechless, hesitating whether he should step in to mediate.

However, the tense atmosphere suddenly fell silent the next second.

"Master Cao, I admit that I was inconsiderate before."

Zhao Yuanxing carefully put the stone tablet away, a sound like sandpaper rubbing against his throat escaping his lips. "These stone tablets are indeed my imitations, and they'll obviously look fake to any real master. But they're enough to sell to those self-important, arrogant young people. With a few flattering words, who wouldn't be tempted by the legendary Heavenly Venerable Scripture?"

"hey-hey!"

Cao Yusheng laughed upon hearing this, then grabbed the stone tablet and waved it in the air. "To be honest, I got this from some sucker. He was sold out and still helped me count the money."

The moment the words left their mouths, as if by unspoken agreement, the two said in unison, "Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you!"

"you……"

Chu Xiaoyao was stunned by what he saw.

Cao Yusheng flashed a bright smile, revealing a set of pearly white teeth. "Little brother," he said, "when cultivating, fighting and killing won't solve all your problems. Learn more from your master. As a rogue cultivator, you don't need to risk relying on a powerful force. You can still acquire cultivation resources on your own through your intelligence." "Fellow Daoist Cao," Zhao Yuanxing asked calmly, "what brings you here to see me this time?"

It turns out that what happened just now was just a performance, with the two old foxes testing each other. Now that they have a better understanding of each other, it is time to be frank and open with each other.

"I've said it before, regarding the cooperation."

As he spoke, Cao Yusheng leaned over and gradually lowered his voice, "Fellow Daoist, are you aware that a rare tomb has just been discovered on Xiaoyao Star? It contains an aura of extreme Dao, and is suspected to have been left by a certain Celestial Venerable."

"What? The Heavenly Venerable's Tomb?" Zhao Yuanxing's eyes widened, and he exclaimed subconsciously.

"Shh!"

Cao Yusheng quickly made a silencing gesture. "Keep your voice down. This information is top secret and is currently only circulating among the various Dao lineages. Although it's in the middle of nowhere, there might be powerful beings using their divine senses to search for it."

"Do you have any more specific details?" Zhao Yuanxing asked in a low voice, his eyes gleaming.

Cao Yusheng looked around and then used his divine sense to communicate, choosing a more confidential method.

Chu Xiaoyao didn't know exactly what he said, but he keenly noticed that his master's expression suddenly became much more interesting, and he looked extremely excited.

"Is what Fellow Daoist Cao Yusheng said true?" Zhao Yuanxing asked in a trembling voice.

"Of course!"

Cao Yusheng's eyes were blazing as he confidently said, "I've confirmed it repeatedly, it's absolutely true. Just you wait and see, this news will soon ignite the entire cultivation world of Tongtian Ancient Star. In fact, many people from various sects are already rushing here. The opening of the Starry Sky Trial Road is just a disguise; their real purpose is that tomb."

"If you don't believe me, I'll show you something else, something I just dug out of the ground."

After saying that, he handed over a fragment of a map, which was covered with the damp smell of soil, leaving Zhao Yuanxing stunned on the spot.

"Fellow Daoist, how about it? Isn't my sincerity enough? You just need to do as I say. Then, we'll make a fortune outside first, and once we enter the tomb, you can leave everything to me."

……

Next, under Chu Xiaoyao's watchful eye, Zhao Yuanxing and Cao Yusheng secretly plotted using telepathic communication, occasionally exchanging knowing smiles as if their conspiracy had succeeded.

After a long time,
Cao Yusheng waved his chubby hand and said with great enthusiasm, "Fellow Daoist, then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

After saying these words, with a "whoosh," the fat Taoist priest rode the divine rainbow and soared into the sky without any hesitation.

Only Zhao Yuanxing remained, muttering to himself, looking rather dazed.
"What an eventful time! I never expected that someone's tomb would appear on Xiaoyao Star!"

Seeing this, Chu Xiaoyao quickly seized the opportunity and asked curiously, "Master, whose tomb is this?"

"The exact location of the legendary Lingbao Celestial Venerable's tomb seems to have been discovered. It's on Xiaoyao Star, not far from Changfeng Ancient City," Zhao Yuanxing muttered to himself, without saying anything more.

Unexpectedly, Chu Xiaoyao was greatly surprised upon hearing this.
"What? How could Lingbao Tianzun be buried on Xiaoyao Star? Wasn't His Heavenly Venerable Sea of ​​Wheels scattered in the middle of the Human Race's Trial Path?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Are you out of your mind?"

Zhao Yuanxing glared at him and said unhappily, "You've never been to the Human Trial Road, how do you know where the Heavenly Venerable's Sea of ​​Wheels is?"

"me……"

Chu Xiaoyao was speechless for a moment.

Fortunately, Zhao Yuanxing did not delve any further into the matter. Instead, he took out a fragment of the map and examined it. It was left behind by the fat Taoist priest Cao Yusheng before he left.

"Alright, let's rest first. When it gets light, let's go to the market in Changfeng Ancient City to buy some materials for making map rubbings. Regardless of whether Lingbao Tianzun's tomb is real or fake, we must make a fortune then."

The old Taoist priest spoke excitedly, completely oblivious to his disciple's unusual behavior.

(End of this chapter)