"Do you know where Lingyuan Pawnshop is?"

Jia Ren found a clever-looking youth halfway on his journey and casually tossed him twenty Spirit Stones.

"You've found the right person," the youth said. "I was born and raised in Lingyuan City."

With the Spirit Stones in hand, things became easier, and the Qi Refinement Realm youth quickly led the way.

Indeed, the treasure of the Xuan Shui Sect was in a pawnshop of all places.

When Jia Ren first saw the Xuan Shui Sect's Secret Trove, he seriously doubted his own eyes.

After arriving in Lingyuan City and learning of the unbelievable abilities of the Wish Bizarre, he was no longer surprised by this.

Lingyuan City was too large, and searching was too troublesome, so he spent some Spirit Stones to have someone guide him.

"Are there any taboos about making wishes in Lingyuan City?"

It wasn't that he didn't believe Yang Shengwu's words; it's just that human knowledge is inherently limited.

Seeking confirmation from multiple sources made it easier to uncover the actual truth.

"What you wish for depends on the situation; it's not guaranteed your wish will be fulfilled just by asking."

"Ordinary people can't just wish to become Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators because, frankly, they can't pay a sufficient price."

"Although it's called making a wish, it's more like... an equivalent exchange with the Wish Bizarre."

Jia Ren learned quite a bit more detailed information about the Wish Bizarre from this person, but the youth didn't reveal everything. For example, he omitted that wished-for items would disappear once one left Lingyuan City.

Ordinary people are often blinded by a single perspective and cannot see the truth.

"The Lingyuan Pawnshop is quite a distance away; at my walking speed, it would take two to three days to get there..." The youth looked eagerly towards the sky.

Jia Ren noticed the Flying Artifacts frequently passing overhead and understood what he meant.

"Is it possible to fly in Lingyuan City?"

He didn't act rashly, to avoid accidentally triggering any of the city's taboos and causing trouble.

There were many cultivators in Lingyuan City, and those in the Late Stage Qi-Refining and above could fly, yet there were very few cultivators flying in the sky.

"Golden Core Stage and above Cultivators can fly; those below Golden Core Stage need to spend Abyss Coins to buy a flight permit to fly."

No matter the location, having a higher realm or cultivation level always came with its privileges.

"Rise!"

Jia Ren casually summoned the Cloud-Surpassing Flying Boat and soared into the sky.

An invisible pressure emerged, coming swiftly but disappearing even quicker.

The two rode the Flying Boat, whizzing past at a remarkable speed.

The youth was thrilled; it was his first time flying.

He was born without a Spiritual Root and became a cultivator through the Wish Bizarre; leaving Lingyuan City would turn him back into an ordinary person.

Flight permits were expensive, beyond his means, and becoming a Golden Core Cultivator was a distant dream...

Had it not been for this day, he would never have had the chance to soar through the heavens in his entire life.

The Lingyuan Pawnshop wasn't far from the Wish Bizarre. Jia Ren, controlling the Flying Artifact, arrived in just over an hour.

The Flying Boat descended, and the youth's face showed a sense of loss.

"Is this... a Teleportation Array?!"

Jia Ren saw the flickering light from afar, looked up, and indeed discovered a Teleportation Array set up in the city.

"This is a short-distance Teleportation Array, restricted to use within Lingyuan City."

The youth looked quite awkward, as if caught doing something he shouldn't have.

"Senior, I was trying to save you... Spirit Stones. Using the Teleportation Array costs Abyss Coins."

"That is Lingyuan Pawnshop."

"Also..."

He leaned in close to Jia Ren's ear and whispered a reminder, "Items obtained from wishes made to the Wish Bizarre are only effective within Lingyuan City and will disappear if you leave. You should depart quickly."

After saying this, the youth felt a burden lift from his heart and walked away with a lighter step, his conscience, it seemed, was not entirely lost.

Lingyuan Pawnshop was right in front of him, and he strode in.

"Is the senior here to retrieve an item, or to pawn something?"

Lingyuan Pawnshop was quite deserted, with a few similar pawnshops nearby.

There was only one manager and two shop assistants.

Retrieve or pawn?

"What kind of pawning do you do?"

Jia Ren became slightly interested, not in a hurry to retrieve his item, and inquired.

Given the pawnshop's proximity to the Wish Bizarre, its business was likely closely related to it.

"The pawnshop acquires items that are in demand. You can wish for Yun Hai Mother Gold through the Wish Bizarre, then bring the Yun Hai Mother Gold to Lingyuan Pawnshop, and you will receive three hundred thousand Abyss Coins for it."

"Is this your first time making a wish? Let me remind you, directly wishing for Abyss Coins or Spirit Stones comes at an extremely high price; the gain is not worth the loss."

"The fastest way to earn Abyss Coins is to be willing to provide items the pawnshop needs."

"Furthermore, if you are in urgent need of Abyss Coins, the pawnshop also runs a lending business; Lingyuan Pawnshop can accommodate this."

The pawnshop manager offered a radiant smile as he explained the rules.

The pawnshop profited from price differences, and cultivators new to Lingyuan City were the easiest to fall for their tricks.

Jia Ren had no intention of making wishes; he was merely trying to understand the general rules of pawning from the pawnshop manager.

"Retrieve!" He had no interest in the so-called pawning.

An attendant led Jia Ren to the left hall, then quietly slipped away.

To the left was an endless darkness, utterly empty, with nothing in it.

Without the correct method, it was impossible to see the Xuan Shui Sect's hidden Secret Trove.

Jia Ren made sure no one was paying attention or following him, then he began to recite a series of numbers, "One six eight eight two seven..."

This was something recorded in the Jade Slip left by Zuo Siyan, called the Secret-Activating Key.

The darkness trembled, and a door emerged, outlined with countless shining secret runes.

The Xuan Shui Sect is really keeping up with the times!

Few would think of such a method to hide a sect's Secret Trove.

If Jia Ren hadn't known how the Xuan Shui Sect's Secret Trove was hidden, his thoughts would still be stuck in the past.

For instance, the Xuan Shui Sect's Secret Trove was hidden in a desolate and dangerous area, protected by layers of traps and restrictions, requiring an incredible amount of effort to open.

And yet... it was right here, in the Lingyuan Pawnshop.

Recite a sequence of corresponding numbers, and the Secret Trove would emerge.

Making the Xuan Shui Sect's Secret Trove appear was only the first step. To prevent this information from leaking and falling into others' hands, it also had to be ensured that the one opening the Secret Trove was a Xuan Shui Sect cultivator.

The second step was the 'key' to open the Secret Trove. If forcibly broken into, the treasures hidden inside would also be destroyed.

You could wish to the Wish Bizarre for their restoration. However, not only would such a wish incur a huge cost, but nothing inside could ever be taken out of Lingyuan City again.

"Xuan Du Water Seal!"

Jia Ren cast a spell with a Jade Seal technique, a Secret Technique from the Xuan Shui Sect. Its power was average, but it could command a few other secret seals.

This art was incomplete within the Xuan Shui Sect, and very few people cultivated this Secret Technique.

Besides Zuo Siyan and Jia Ren, few knew that the Xuan Du Water Seal was the key to unlocking the Secret Trove.

BOOM!

The dark, profound water seal landed in the center of the array patterns, like the impression left by a jade imperial seal.

Numerous array patterns formed a rotating compass with inner and outer concentric circles, and clicking sounds were incessant.

The array patterns gradually dispersed, and the tightly closed door of the Secret Trove slowly opened.

After making sure there were no issues, Jia Ren charged in first.

What greeted his eyes were dazzling Spirit Stones, piled up like a small mountain.

Five finished Magical Treasures, a large quantity of various types of magical artifact materials, and unnamed treasures stored within Jade Boxes.

Numerous porcelain bottles filled with Elixirs, labeled with the names of the Elixirs they contained.

Hundreds of Jade Slips, recording the Xuan Shui Sect's Cultivation Techniques, secret techniques, and various inheritances.

This was the hope the Xuan Shui Sect had left for its descendants, a chance for them to rise again.

I've gathered all the materials for my second Life-bound Magic Treasure! Jia Ren held a piece of Kong Ming Refined Gold in his hand, his face breaking into a radiant smile.

"Close!"

The Xuan Du Water Seal was used once again, smoothly closing the Secret Trove's door.

He didn't want news of the treasures he was taking to leak, making him vulnerable to a sneak attack.

The first items he examined were the Jade Slips. In both quantity and quality, they surpassed those previously held by the Xuan Shui Sect. Beyond the Water Emperor True Body, there was also one Divine Skill.

Xuan Du Water Emperor Seal!

The Xuan Du Water Seal, which served as the key, was merely a simplified version of it.

Beyond this, there were many secret techniques and secret traditions of the Xuan Shui Sect, invaluable in their worth.

Now, all of it had fallen into his lap.

Is this... the Profound Realm Key?

Jia Ren spotted something resembling a golden key. It was remarkably similar to the World-Devouring Sentinel, forged as a single piece, without the slightest trace of patterns or restrictions.

Most importantly... when his divine sense swept over it, he couldn't perceive the object at all.

Was this the object sought after by countless Nascent Soul Cultivators?

Holding it in his hand, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

The most valuable treasure of the Xuan Shui Sect's Secret Trove was finally in his possession.

Quickly pack it away to avoid prolonged risks!

Lingyuan City was not a safe place. With many oddities around, he couldn't rest easy until he had taken the treasures away.

One by one, the treasures flew swiftly into his River Mountain Bag; he confirmed that nothing was overlooked.

First, leave Lingyuan City and take the treasures out of this place.

Only when the treasures were truly taken out could they really be considered his own. Until then, he could not be at ease.

Having repeatedly confirmed there was no issue with the treasures and none were left behind, Jia Ren finally breathed a sigh of relief.

With the Xuan Shui Sect's Secret Trove in hand, he left the Lingyuan Pawnshop.

For some unknown reason, a hair-raising sensation washed over him, as if something had fixed its gaze on him.

The sensation came quickly and disappeared just as swiftly.

What was that?!

Could it be... the Wish Bizarre?!

Or a Nascent Soul Cultivator?!

Jia Ren quickly checked the River Mountain Bag; the Secret Trove from the Xuan Shui Sect was still there.

Teleport to the East Gate!

Not wanting to stay in Lingyuan City any longer, he decisively headed to the nearby Teleportation Array, paying a fee of One Hundred Spirit Stones to use it.

The Teleportation Array was restricted to use within Lingyuan City and had a total of eighteen destinations, the East Gate being the one Jia Ren had originally entered through.

Jia Ren kept his gaze fixed on the Teleportation Array patterns beneath his feet.

Regardless of whether this Teleportation Array technology was real or an illusion, it was worth studying.

HUM!

The Teleportation Array activated. The hexagram-like array pattern beneath his feet flickered, and he was enveloped in a white light.

His figure blurred and then vanished from the spot.

The Teleportation Array a mile outside Lingyuan City's East Gate lit up, and Jia Ren's figure materialized out of thin air.

Indeed not bad!

The Teleportation Array was extremely practical, definitely a supreme method of escape.

If he could learn to set up Teleportation Arrays, he could create multiple escape routes, like a cunning rabbit with three warrens.

Should he encounter danger, he could always use a Teleportation Array to escape instantly.

Jia Ren strode away from the Teleportation Array, rushing out of Lingyuan City, his eyes devoid of any reluctance.

He walked out of Lingyuan City, observing the cultivators still queuing to enter.

Many were entering the city, but he was the only one leaving...

Just as he stepped out of Lingyuan City, a thought seemed to strike him, and he quickly opened his River Mountain Bag to check.

The treasures obtained from the Xuan Shui Sect were perfectly preserved; they weren't illusory items, merely hidden within Lingyuan City. The only exception was...

The Profound Realm Key was beginning to fade, gradually turning into nothingness.

The scene unfolded just as Yang Shengwu had described for such illusory items.

They manifested relying on Lingyuan City; upon leaving Lingyuan City, they would vanish into nothingness.

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