Chapter 395: 393, Seeking Three Vortexes
It was never a simple matter to ask H Lan to create a Two-Star Vortex Map; even gathering all the Celestial Materials required a payment of 200 White Crystals, without any guarantee of success.
Without Anomalous Veins, they could only rely on the Vortex Map to bridge the gap with those possessing Anomalous Veins. Competing with Clan Leaders and Sect Leaders from other forces had already made acquiring the Vortex Map a distant prospect, and now a powerful figure has appeared.
Now, they could only hope the youth leading the way only needed one Vortex Map.
This way, they might wait a little less time.
"Let’s go."
Everyone left somewhat awkwardly.
Meanwhile, when Wen Ping was welcomed into H Lan’s home, he was actually quite surprised. If it weren’t for the task progress still being at 0, he might really have fallen under the illusion that the Immortal Sect was well-known across the lands.
As he walked inside, Wen Ping glanced at him inadvertently.
H Lan was a gentle middle-aged man, with a touch of geniality between his sword-like brows, hard to imagine him being someone with a peculiar temperament. It was even harder to imagine how old he might be.
Achieving mastery in the Vortex Divine Artisan was more difficult than the cultivation of the Meridian Gate; reaching the Two-Star Vortex Divine Artisan must have taken more than just forty or fifty years.
After Wen Ping withdrew his gaze, H Lan suddenly smiled and spoke, "Sect Leader Wen, my wife tells me you are also a Two Vortex Vortex Divine Artisan?"
"Sort of."
Wen Ping glanced at Sea of Clouds Cang Lan, knowing without asking that it was certainly Sea of Clouds Cang Lan who mentioned it.
"Sect Leader Wen’s realm is unfathomable; even I, in the Divine Profound Upper Realm, cannot see through it, and combined with being a Two Vortex Vortex Divine Artisan, it’s truly impressive. What brings Sect Leader Wen to my humble abode?"
With that, H Lan welcomed Wen Ping into the main hall.
Tea was served.
They took their seats.
Afterward, H Lan focused his gaze intently on Wen Ping, awaiting the reason for his visit.
Once seated, Wen Ping spoke directly, "I want to buy a Three-Vortex Vortex Map."
"Three Vortex..."
Indeed, it was just as he guessed.
The Three-Vortex Vortex Map was exceedingly difficult to obtain; there might not be many across the entire Heaven and Earth Lake. Seeking a Three-Vortex Vortex Map fit the circumstances.
First because the Three-Vortex Vortex Map was extremely rare, and second because the Celestial Materials are very hard to procure.
Even for the simplest Three-Vortex Vortex Map, gathering the materials required would cost over 1200 White Crystals, not including the servicing fee for a Three-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan.
Accumulating so many White Crystals was something a Three-Star Influence could hardly afford; buying would almost certainly cause upheaval, potentially impacting its entire force.
After all, they weren’t a Giant Level Influence; the daily consumption of White Crystals would never balance out, and if it failed, the force would be plunged into despair.
However, a Two Vortex Vortex Divine Artisan certainly could afford it.
Unfortunately, the person before him was seeking his help mistakenly.
When Wen Ping saw H Lan expressing hesitance, he slightly raised his brow but calmly picked up his teacup.
Then H Lan spoke again, "To be honest, I can’t help. Sect Leader Wen might have made the trip in vain. No matter how one puts it, I am only in the Two Vortexes realm, while the Three Vortexes seems elusive. If Sect Leader Wen wants me to ask my master to undertake it, Sect Leader Wen might be disappointed; my master is enjoying his later years and will not make any more Three-Vortex Vortex Maps for anyone."
"I just wish to buy a completed one," Wen Ping responded candidly.
"Sect Leader Wen must be joking; a completed one, I really cannot help with that." As soon as there is a completed one, it would only be taken by people of the Four-star Influence; no matter how wealthy a Two Vortex Vortex Divine Artisan is, it cannot compare to a Four-star Influence.
Wen Ping did not bother with pleasantries and spoke plainly, "I can pay White Crystals. If 2000 are not enough, then 3000."
He currently had a little over two thousand White Crystals on him, but with the system’s vortex map selling rules reset, he could earn White Crystals by selling vortex maps, making another thousand or two easily achievable.
Upon hearing this, H Lan’s face immediately showed an awkward smile, "Sect Leader Wen is really determined."
"It’s very important to me, so I have to obtain it."
"Brother H Lan, if you have any means, please assist Sect Leader Wen; he will certainly not be lacking in White Crystals," Sea of Clouds Cang Lan interjected quickly, trying to leverage his connections to facilitate this matter.
"Brother Sea of Clouds, I am powerless here. My master has refused to make any Three-Vortex Vortex Maps for a long time. I am just one among his many disciples and cannot change my master’s principles. The Pavilion Master of Iron Mountain Pavilion also approached me last time, but with my master’s reluctance, I had no choice but to refuse."
H Lan shrugged helplessly, his expression filled with resignation.
Upon hearing this, Wen Ping fell silent.
But since this path was unreliable, he had no choice but to seek other methods.
"Since that’s the case, I won’t continue to bother you... Could you tell me where in Xuanse Lake I might purchase a Three-Vortex Vortex Map? Could Master H Lan point me in the right direction?" Wen Ping was already standing.
However, facing Wen Ping’s straightforward question, H Lan was unable to provide an exciting answer.
"Only my master is in the Three-Spin realm around Xuanse Lake and the surrounding dozens of lakes. If Sect Leader Wen wants to buy a Three-Star Vortex Map, he must go to farther places. Actually, with Sect Leader Wen’s identity, I believe Four-star Influences won’t make things difficult for you; power isn’t particularly important for a Vortex Divine Artisan."
After speaking, H Lan also stood up.
Intending to see Wen Ping off.
However, Wen Ping remained motionless, "Then, please give me an address, and I will personally seek your master. I believe I can persuade him to make one for me."
If what H Lan said was true, he had no choice but to go all out.
"Why be so persistent, Sect Leader Wen?"
H Lan shook his head with a smile.
He hesitated deep within, unsure whether to reveal the truth.
If the man before him had ulterior motives and broadcasted this matter, his master’s status would fall. After all, how could a Vortex Divine Artisan unable to make a Three-Vortex Vortex Map be worthy of high standing?
"Brother H Lan only needs to give me an address, and I will figure it out myself." With a Life Core that can change fate and a Vortex Pattern Transformer, how could he lack confidence, "Brother H Lan?"
Calling out once more, H Lan remained silent, saying nothing.
Seeing this, Sea of Clouds Cang Lan interjected once again hastily, "Brother H Lan, Sect Leader Wen is certainly trustworthy. He will not maliciously disturb Master Zi Ran; I, Sea of Clouds Cang Lan, swear by my life to guarantee Sect Leader Wen."
As he spoke, Sea of Clouds Cang Lan eagerly made a solemn vow.
"Brother Sea of Clouds, why do you need to do this? It’s not that I don’t trust him; rather, I truly don’t think Sect Leader Wen has any means to persuade my master. My master lacks neither White Crystals nor authority..."
"Then what if it’s an attribute beyond the Five Elements for the vortex map?" Sea of Clouds Cang Lan could not help but interject again.
"Beyond the Five Elements?" H Lan froze, not understanding what Sea of Clouds Cang Lan meant.