Chapter 1897: Chapter 1897: Netherworld Lord

Xu Nian didn’t hesitate and chose to walk over.

"Nether Emperor, this is quite rare in the Netherworld God Temple; you must be new here, right?" The alluring woman glanced over and smiled as she spoke.

"I am indeed new to the Netherworld God Temple. How should I address you, beautiful elder sister?" Xu Nian said with a smile.

"You do have a sweet mouth. I’m Ye Shumin, and I’m curious if you’re here at the Treasure Pavilion to purchase treasures or sell them?" Ye Shumin responded with a smile.

She didn’t look down on Xu Nian despite his low cultivation level.

On the contrary, being able to enter the Netherworld God Temple as a Nether Emperor indicates significant potential.

"I’m planning to buy treasures, but I’m not sure how transactions are conducted in the Netherworld God Temple," Xu Nian said a bit bashfully.

"I see, let me clarify for you, brother. There are two ways to purchase at the Treasure Pavilion. One is similar to the outside world, using Divine Origin Stones for buying. The other is through unique points in the Netherworld God Temple, generally awarded for completing tasks. One point equals one low-grade Divine Origin Stone." Ye Shumin explained.

Xu Nian suddenly understood.

He didn’t have Divine Origin Stones, but he had Divine Origin Liquid.

This Divine Origin Liquid is even more precious than Divine Origin Stones, according to the Divine World’s valuation.

One drop of Divine Origin Liquid equals one hundred low-grade Divine Origin Stones.

He possessed an entire pool of Divine Origin Liquid, and despite some depletion in previous battles, it was negligible compared to the pool’s total.

"Divine Origin Liquid can replace Divine Origin Stones, right?" Although he was almost certain, Xu Nian asked anyway.

"Of course, it can. One drop of Divine Origin Liquid equals one hundred twenty low-grade Divine Origin Stones." Ye Shumin replied.

"One hundred twenty? Isn’t it supposed to be one hundred?" Xu Nian asked in surprise.

"You’re talking about the Divine World’s exchange rate. Divine Origin Liquid is valued slightly higher in the Netherworld because it’s rarer." Ye Shumin explained.

Xu Nian understood.

This meant his Divine Origin Liquid was even more precious.

"Sister Ye, do you have any Red Moon Snow Gold or Glazed Jade?" Xu Nian asked after thinking for a while.

"Red Moon Snow Gold and Glazed Jade?" The woman showed a hint of surprise.

"What is it?" Seeing her expression, Xu Nian couldn’t help but feel pleased.

At least she had heard of these two things.

This meant he had a chance; his biggest worry was her being entirely unfamiliar with them.

"Both are extremely rare and valuable artifact refining materials. As for Red Moon Snow Gold, I’ve only heard of it, but regarding Glazed Jade, unfortunately, our Treasure Pavilion did have it months ago. Sadly, an elder exchanged it, and now we don’t have it anymore." The woman shook her head.

Hearing this, Xu Nian felt a wave of disappointment.

After thinking for a moment, he continued to ask, "Can you tell me which elder exchanged for it?"

"Don’t even think about it; the elder who exchanged for it has already refined the Glazed Jade." Ye Shumin replied.

Xu Nian felt a bit disheartened. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

It seemed both items were hard to find.

"Then, Sister Ye, is there Black Nether Gold in the Treasure Pavilion?" Xu Nian asked with a try-it-and-see attitude.

Black Nether Gold was even rarer than Red Moon Snow Gold and Glazed Jade, so Xu Nian wasn’t too hopeful.

"Black Nether Gold? Yes, but not much, just a small piece." Ye Shumin replied.

Xu Nian’s eyes instantly lit up.

Is there really some?

This was the best news he had heard so far.

"However, exchanging for this piece of Black Nether Gold requires a heft price because it’s extremely precious. At least one hundred thousand Divine Origin Stones." Ye Shumin said.

One hundred thousand Divine Origin Stones?

That’d be equivalent to roughly eight hundred drops of Divine Origin Liquid?

For him, it’s no big deal.

"I want to exchange using Divine Origin Liquid. Is that possible?" Xu Nian asked excitedly.

"Are you sure you want to exchange? I should warn you, it’s only thumb-sized, and such a small piece might not be enough for refining a Divine Artifact; it would only make an existing Divine Artifact sharper if integrated." Ye Shumin explained.

"I want it. Let’s make the exchange now." Xu Nian wasn’t concerned.

The thumb-sized piece was small, but enough to integrate into a Godhood Weapon.

In the future, he could refine a Lifebound Divine Sword.

This way, even if he couldn’t form a Sword Array, the power of a Godhood Weapon would still be terrifying.

"Alright, since you’ve decided, wait here a moment while I retrieve it for you." Ye Shumin said.

"Thank you, Sister Ye." Xu Nian said happily.

Soon, Ye Shumin returned, holding a wooden box.

The box contained a black-gold colored stone, thumb-sized yet exceptionally sharp.

Upon seeing the stone, Xu Nian felt extreme joy.

This was indeed Black Nether Gold, just as the gold page had described.

"Here are eight hundred forty drops of Divine Origin Liquid, Sister Ye; please take a look." Xu Nian produced a pre-filled Jade Bottle.

Ye Shumin inspected it; it was indeed eight hundred forty drops.

In reality, it required only eight hundred thirty-four drops.

Yet Xu Nian insisted on giving this much, the excess accounted for Ye Shumin’s share, which she accepted happily.

"Sister Ye, if you come across these three items again, please inform me. I need a lot of them." Xu Nian said with a smile.

Having stored away the Black Nether Gold.

"Certainly, don’t worry, sister will keep an eye out for you." Ye Shumin responded with a smile.

"By the way, Sister Ye, can I ask you something?" Xu Nian thought for a moment and suddenly communicated mentally.

Although surprised by Xu Nian’s sudden communication, Ye Shumin maintained composure and replied, "What is it?"

"Sister Ye, do you know if the Netherworld Lord resides in the Netherworld God Temple Small World?" Xu Nian asked mentally.

"Netherworld Lord? Why are you asking about her?" Ye Shumin was startled, seemingly as if hearing something taboo.

"I just heard that the Netherworld Lord is very powerful, so I wanted to see for myself," Xu Nian used as an excuse.

"I advise you not to harbor such thoughts. The Netherworld Lord is beyond our reach. Regarding whether she’s in the Netherworld God Temple Small World, I can tell you, she’s not!" Ye Shumin replied.

"Oh?"

Xu Nian was taken aback, feeling a touch of disappointment.

"No need to be confused, the Netherworld Lord resides in the Small Heaven World, as for its location, I’m not sure." Ye Shumin stated.

Xu Nian’s brow furrowed deeply.

So joining the Netherworld God Temple was useless?

"But if you truly wish to meet the Netherworld Lord, it’s not without hope." Ye Shumin suddenly said.

Xu Nian was taken aback, staring at Ye Shumin in surprise.