Chapter 330: Gambling Stones at the Immortal Origin District

Lord Tiger was taken aback. "One month?"

Lord Tiger’s face turned serious. If it was a year, he’d be confident in his ability to find a buyer. But a month? He couldn’t make any promises.

He might have to rely on the local families here.

Lord Tiger fell silent for a moment, then said, "Give me three days, Daoist Fang. I’ll have to think this through, I can’t make any promises now."

Fang Chen nodded. It would’ve been more weird if Lord Tiger readily agreed. This was a deal worth ten thousand spirit stones after all, which was a large sum of money even in fifth-tier empires.

Fang Chen left Lord Tiger’s place, and just as he was planning to go to the Profound Void Temple to chat with Xia Ji, he ran into an unexpected acquaintance.

It was Fang Yun, and she had a few people with her, among whom was Fang Hao. There was also a slender and distinguished-looking young man with them.

When Fang Yun spotted Fang Chen, she frowned and asked, "Why are you here?"

Fang Chen smiled.

An aura in the 11th stage of the Qi Refining Realm. This person is most likely Fang Jue.

"Nothing really, just wondering around," said Fang Chen. He then walked past them and made his way toward the outskirts of the city.

Fang Hao sneered. "What a rude person. He doesn't have any manners. Couldn’t he even stop and pay his respects to my brother?"

"I heard he's blind, so of course he can't see Brother Fang Jue," said one of them with a chuckle.

"Be a bit more polite to our guests." Fang Jue frowned slightly, then called out to Fang Chen. "Are you Fang Chen? How about joining us for a stroll at the Immortal Origin District since you’re free?"

Fang Yun expressed her dissatisfaction. "Senior Brother, why bother inviting him? He used to live out in the boonies, what would he know about stone gambling?”

Fang Jue chuckled. "Junior sister, we're all from the same family, you don’t have to be like this."

"But Father gave him that courtyard all to himself. Why? Logically speaking, it should’ve been yours," snorted Fang Yun angrily.

Fang Jue sighed lightly, looking apologetic as he glanced at Fang Chen. "Fang Chen, my junior sister has always been like this. She means no harm. I hope you can forgive her."

"It's fine." Fang Chen shook his head slightly then casually asked, "What does gambling stones at Immortal Origin District mean?"

Fang Yun rolled her eyes. "See, Senior brother? He doesn't even know about it at all. And he can't see either. What's the point of him coming?"

However, Fang Jue patiently explained what it was to Fang Chen.

"I see, the so-called ‘Immortal Origin’ refers to stones that contain an object from immortal families?" mused Fang Chen. It seemed similar to jade gambling, just the contents of the stones were different.

"Yes. They could even be empty. It all depends on experience, foresight, and luck. Anyway, it's quite fun. Playing it in leisure time can temper one's senses." Fang Jue nodded with a smile, his tone seemingly excited. It was evident that he was very enthusiastic about gambling on stones.

Fang Chen remembered that when he had first arrived at Fang's Manor, Fang Yun mentioned something about going to the Immortal Origin District to find Fang Jue. It seemed like this guy spent his free time there.

Fang Chen nodded slightly. "In that case, I'll join too. I'd like to broaden my horizons."

Fang Jue was elated and immediately urged everyone to head to Immortal Origin District.

Fang Hao and the others didn't know what to say, and they could only show their discontent through their faces to Fang Chen. But it suddenly hit them that he was blind and he wouldn’t even see it, so they lost interest.

𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Immortal Origin District was one of the eighteen districts in the outer city, and it had earned the name “Immortal Origin District” because the entire square specialized in the business of Immortal Origins.

On the way there, Fang Jue explained the origin of Immortal Origins in detail to Fang Chen, but it was only for reference, interspersed with many legends, none of which could be confirmed.

According to legend, these Immortal Origin Stone fell from the sky, and the “sky” here referred to the immortal realm. Therefore, they often contained very precious items that had apparently originated from the immortal realm, such as treasures, pills, and rare spiritual herbs that have long disappeared from the mortal world.

But how many real Immortal Origin Stone were there in the world? The vast majority of so-called Immortal Origin Stone were just ordinary stones that had been tainted with the aura of Immortal Origins. If you buy these kinds of stones, you'll lose as much money as you spend. However, that has attracted many cultivators to participate, and even ordinary martial artists and commoners would occasionally try their hand at it. If they were lucky, they could strike it rich overnight, completely altering their fate.

Fang Chen smiled. "It seems you are quite experienced."

Fang Jue chuckled. "I wouldn't say that, I just happen to know a little bit more."

"Overall, senior brother has not lost much in the Immortal Origin District. There are few people in the imperial capital who can achieve this," said Fang Yun proudly.

Not losing much was something to be proud of? Doesn't that mean that every cultivator who plays in Immortal Origin Stone is losing?

Fang Chen smiled but didn't respond.

Upon reaching the outer city, Fang Chen suddenly stopped in his tracks and glanced in a certain direction. He sensed the aura of Jiang Zhong and Jiang Tianai, who were walking with a Foundation Building Realm cultivator and were preparing to enter the inner city.

They did not see Fang Chen as the street was very crowded, but his keen perception allowed him to notice them.

Fang Chen's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement.

They said that there is a prominent family in the Great Qian Empire whose ancestors served the Jiang Family. There was a possibility that it could be the Jue Family or Fang Family.

After half an hour, Fang Jue smiled and said, "We're here."

Fang Chen could faintly sense that the atmosphere here was different from elsewhere—it was bubbling with excitement. The air was filled with never-ending laughter and shouting. Even cultivators, who were usually cold in their dealings, seemed to turn quite excited when they arrived here.

Fang Chen’s divine soul left his body, which allowed him to see everything in the Immortal Origin District.

It was very lively, and the street was filled to the brim with people. There were numerous stalls setup on the street, and thriving businesses at the roadside shops.

They all had one thing in common, and that was the green stones they had perched on the stalls and counters, stones that emitted a faint spiritual energy.

Fang Jue led everyone into a shop by the street.

As soon as Fang Chen entered, he saw many people picking out Immortal Origin Stone inside.

When the shop assistant saw Fang Jue approaching, his eyes lit up and he came forward, "Young Master Fang, how many spirit stones are you planning to play with today?"

"I only brought a hundred spirit stones. Do you have any new arrivals? The ones you have here don't seem too good to me," Fang Jue asked while scrutinizing the Immortal Origin Stone in the shop.

"Of course, Young Master Fang. Please wait a moment. I'll fetch them for you right away." The shop assistant nodded repeatedly before hurrying off to the back.

After the servant left, a cultivator approached Fang Jue and began to chat with him. In his conversation, the cultivator hinted to Fang Jue to help him. It seemed that before Fang Jue’s arrival, he had already lost quite a few spirit stones, which left him feeling down.

As they conversed, Fang Chen once again projected his divine soul, carefully observing the Immortal Origin Stone in the shop.

Are these stones really from the Immortal Realm?

Fang Chen doubted this in his heart, so he paid extra attention, hoping to discover something. However, because of that, he suddenly realized that his spiritual energy was depleting continuously. The Immortal Origin stone he was focusing on seemed to turn transparent, revealing everything inside.

In the next moment, a surge of spiritual energy rushed toward him, as if it were a tide, instantly engulfing him. Then, the scene before him vanished, as if it were just an illusion.

Fang Chen was somewhat perplexed at what had happened, but he continued to gaze at the Immortal Origin stone, only to discover a fist-sized spirit stone hidden inside.

Its aura was extremely rich!

"Could this be... a mid-grade spirit stone?" concluded Fang Chen.