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(Carp Reborn S3)

(Episode 9 Ancient Spirits and Story)

Is here part of the Mirage?

Well, did you say Mirage?

Here is called the Five Elements Platform, isn't it?

Let me put it another way.

Does the Five Elements Platform

have anything to do with the Mirage?

Sir, since you know Mirage, you must be an expert.

But it must be the first time that you've been here.

How about this? Let's chat over a walk.

Sir, do you know the Imperial City 300 years ago?

Yes.

The construction of the Five Elements Platform in Baoqingyu Lodge

is commissioned by the Imperial City

300 years ago.

The Imperial City again.

Again?

Nothing.

The Exquisite Workshop was built for the same reason, wasn't it?

Yes. The royal family had ordered to build three sites:

Exquisite Workshop, Laojun Temple, and Baoqingyu Lodge.

Among them,

Exquisite Workshop crafts extraordinary artifacts,

(Laojun Temple) Laojun Temple cultivates extraordinary people,

(Baoqingyu Lodge) and Baoqingyu Lodge trades for extraordinary things.

The only difference is that

as Baoqingyu Lodge gets bigger through time,

it opens branches everywhere

and gets engaged in small business.

However, the Five Elements Platform still stays the same.

Sir, did you see the five statues?

I can hardly ignore them.

The five statues relate to the Mirage.

Legend has it that Heaven and Earth bred Mirage,

and Mirage bred Spirits.

Initially, Mirage only bred five Spirits.

Arguably, the Five Families originated from the Five Spirits.

The first is Golden Snake.

With its deity power, it generated the Shi family.

The second is Wooden Jackdaw.

With its wide-spread wings, it generated the Xia family.

The third is Watery Mantis.

With a hit that can crash the sun, it generated the Tang family.

The fourth is Fiery Grizzly.

With its strong paws, it generated the Dai family.

The fifth is Earthy Tortoise.

With its sturdy shell, it generated the Song family.

Probably because of the features of the Five Spirits,

the Five Families have developed unique styles respectively.

The Five Spirits are fast asleep here now.

Sir, now, can you figure out

what the goods are to be traded

on the Five Elements Platform?

Spirits.

You bet. Spirits.

Although there is only one natal Spirit for each person,

by using special materials,

an additional Spirit can be captured.

It can be reserved for an emergency at a crucial time.

This two-star Hoopoe is only for display.

Sir, you can choose freely as you like.

Why do I feel like I'm in a souvenir shop?

Apart form the Spirits, do you have these things?

How about this?

If you choose to take one of our Spirits here,

you can have these materials for free.

What if I want something more special than them?

That depends on how much you spend.

Five-star Golden Bat, a combative Spirit.

Sir, wear the ring,

and you can view them in Spirit Space.

It is indeed five-star. How much is it?

Sir, it is for exchange only, not for sale.

You can barter your materials and equipment

with us after evaluation.

Or you can barter a Spirit ring at the same level for it.

At last, you can barter with the Ancient Spirits.

If they choose you,

you can barter your natal Spirit

for any ring here.

Trade with the Spirits?

Won't it be dangerous if I lose my natal Spirit?

Rest assured, they will take only a small part of your Spirit.

What are the requirements of being chosen?

The rarer your Spirit is, the more they like it.

I prefer an ordinary approach, not using my natal Spirit.

Wait.

Sir, do you want to barter the Spirits from the Shi family?

Is this a Spirit from your family?

I just want to take a casual look.

Your natal Spirit is only three-star.

If you're casual,

you'd better choose another from other families.

The Shi families is particular about Spirits to exchange.

She must dislike your low-level Spirit.

It was just a misunderstanding.

Please wait. Let me explain.

Is a three-star Spirit not enough to barter with the Shi family?

If you want to barter, I would say no.

How many stars are enough?

I don't want to argue.

But your Spirit still has potential to improve.

Take advantage of outside help is not the right path.

If you're seeking for a breakthrough,

I can help you.

Thank you, Miss Shi. But you don't have to.

I'd rather barter the Spirit.

You!

There are more than millions of Spirits in the world.

How can you be so sure that a three-star one won't do?

I will barter for a Spirit, and even a high-level one.

How arrogant!

You're too narrow-minded.

Okay. You asked for it.

If you're so determined, let's bet.

You and I touch the statue of the Golden Snake in succession.

We won't barter or have our Spirits extracted.

Just listen to the Golden Snake.

Let's see who will be more qualified. Do you dare?

Why not?

What if I win?

If you win,

you can choose any of the rings from my family.

I'll pay.

If you lose, you leave.

Fine. What if you want to take your words back?

I'm afraid you'll pull rank on me.

Without any guarantee, I won't bet.

This is the Five Elements Platform.

You can be the witness.

If he loses, you should take him out.

As you like, Miss. But please don't fight.

Stand aside.

Silver-Spear Lady, are you mad?

He doesn't have a solid foundation.

Seemingly, he has no good things, too.

If part of his Spirit is extracted,

his cultivation must be undermined.

He'll take it as a lesson.

Check it out.

Girl, what do you want this time?

Golden Snake,

it has been a while since I last met you.

I just want you to help me

check the progress of my Spirit cultivation.

Piece of cake. Let me see.

Eight-star Silver Ape. Well-cultivated acupuncture points.

Good Spirit. Do you want to exchange?

No.

Nothing to talk about!

Within three months, you'll rise to the Eighth Stage.

That's all. Leave now.

Wait.

Who is it?

Old Master, please check my stage, too.

Old Master? Fine.

Let me see.

This is...

What did you see?

Do you want to exchange?

No.

Well, sell yours, please.

No.

Not if I beg you?

Not if you beg me. No way.

Well... A word in private, please.

Your name is Wang Sheng, isn't it?

Is there any problem?

Your Spirit derives from the Nine-Star Devouring Kun.

But it evolved a different evolutionary path.

Am I correct?

And then?

Well... What's your relationship with Lin Xiu?

We're friends.

Brother, you should say it earlier.

Second Lord Qin?

No. I'm a Spirit with no physical existence.

So I chose an image familiar to you to communicate.

If you don't like it, I can change.

Brother, how about this one?

Make it quick.

The word "Zhe" in the Nine Cuts

is about reserving Spirit seeds.

Wait.

Did I make it too quick?

Don't worry. Take your time.

Did you know Mission Mirage and the Nine Cuts?

What? I only knew the Nine Cuts.

Lin Xiu told us before going to the Desperate Land.

Did Lin Xiu arrange all these?

Yes, although I don't know the details.

She only told us to collect Spirits as many as possible.

And if we met someone named Wang Sheng,

which is you,

we should pass a message to you.

What on earth is Mission Mirage?

Did Lin Xiu belong to this world?

I know nothing about these.

She just ask me to tell you the message.

Get prepared. I'm saying.

Don't rush.

Say it.

Wang Sheng.

Lin Xiu!

Spirits in the world are heavenly made.

But people arrogantly ranked them,

which resulted in injustice.

I ordered to set nine seals in the Nine Cuts.

It's not the Spirits to blame.

(Xing, Qian, Lie, Zhen, Jie, Zhe, Dou, Bing, Lin) The world "Zhe" in the seal is to reserve Spirit seeds.

(Zhe) When my plan succeeds, it will be injustice that is eliminated.

(Xing, Qian, Bing, Lin) As for other cuts,

you can look for them by yourself

with the guidance of my messages.

Lin Xiu!

Fine. My task is completed.

Wang Sheng, good luck. I'll help you.

Wang Sheng will be taken as

the most privileged guest on the Five Elements Platform.

He shall be offered all Spirits and materials without objection.

Nine Cuts: Zhe. Mission content is unlocked.

Collect all Spirits to the Five Elements Platform

to be kept as seeds.

Lady Shi, I win.

You're the most privileged guest now.

How can you stick to the tiny benefit?

Sir, your hat has fallen.

Never mind.

I won't barter for Spirits.

However, can I buy a kind of special material

that only sells your shop?

I'm Ling'er. This is my business card.

What do you need?

We can send it to you after taking your order.

(Baoqingyu Lodge, Ling'er)

Well,

Wang Sheng, since we have a pleasant deal,

could you leave me a good review?

The third round of the Rehearsal

of the Legendary Mighty Weapon Feast will start soon.

Please take your seats.

Did you lose?

Yes.

Wang Sheng is cautious and casual at the same time.

Even if you give him all treasures in all families,

he may not take them.

You can finish the task of "Bing"

as long as you give all the weapons.

Why do you want to have Wang Sheng do it?

We all have our roles.

Some jobs can only be finished by him.

Lin Xiu only wants him.

Moreover,

I still have a weapon from the Tang family to get.

I thought you would never take a shot personally.

Don't use the word "thought". I won't.

I'm here to watch the game.

This time, it's still you that has to show up.

The third round of competition will start soon.

Listen to the rules:

all winners in the second round

will be matched in pairs by drawing.

People in a pair will battle with their weapons.

The one whose weapon is broken will lose.

The one who hits outside the field will lose.

The one who sets a foot out of bounds will lose.

Time is limited to two water hourglasses.

When time runs out and no one has won,

the Craftsmanship team will judge.

The one whose weapon is damaged more severely will lose.

Losers can't attend

the dinner of the Legendary Mighty Weapon Feast.

Now, announce the competing pair.

(Mingfeng, Xia Ruqing and Xia Tianwang)

The first round: Xia Tianwang and Xia Ruqing

(versuss) versus Mingfeng.

Brother Wang, it was lucky that you were not drawn.

Hope you can make it fast.