"If any of you wish to purchase some talisman paper and incense, candles, and magical tools, that place over there is a good spot. Treasures offered with incense for hundreds of years are available, but if you want Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasure, the best chance is to wait for the opening of the cellar after the new year."

"There's no way around it, time can't wait."

Li Yan felt a bit regretful at these words.

By his status, when constructing a building, it's inseparable from Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasure; the deeper the Dao, the less one can muddle through.

With the opening of the cellar after the new year, there will certainly be good things, but after descending the mountain, he needs to go to Chengdu, not only to protect that Commandery Prince but also to plan the matter of helping the Dragon Lady consolidate the incense offerings.

Li Yan had a premonition that this journey would not be without fierce battles.

The adversaries they now face are becoming increasingly formidable.

Lv San had just reached the Third Transition, yet Wang Daoxuan hadn't reached the peak of the Third Transition, and even at the fastest, it would have to wait until next year.

Only by improving his Dao can he withstand the events.

Ling Yun nodded slightly at these words; he didn't know why Li Yan was so anxious, but he didn't want to inquire further and create displeasure.

After thinking for a while, he whispered, "Young Hero Li need not worry. Qingcheng Mountain has countless years of Qi Fortune, naturally hiding many good things."

"The senior brothers in the Heavenly Masters Cave mainly belong to the Zhengyi Sect; if I speak to them, they should bring out some good things."

"In that case, thank you very much."

Li Yan hastily cupped his hands in gratitude.

He had learned many secrets at the foot of the mountain.

This contest for the position of Qingcheng's Master mainly involves three parties.

The Cheng Family, the Zhengyi Lineage, and the Quanzhen Lineage.

Cheng Jia willingly stepped down, and Chen Kongzi must have agreed to some conditions; plus, with various sects from the Divine State arriving after the new year, the Zhengyi Lineage conceded.

Ling Yun, wanting to have a say, must have had to sell some favors.

The three of them descended the mountain path, admiring the beautiful scenery along the way, sometimes passing through forest trails, sometimes crossing stone bridges over waterfalls.

"Over there is the Brush-Throwing Gorge."

"It is said that in the past, Heavenly Master Zhang subdued demons, using the brush to cast spells to create it..."

Ling Yun introduced as he walked with the other two.

The so-called "Brush-Throwing Gorge" is a deep canyon; having left it not long ago, a magnificent palace appeared before them, hidden among towering trees, sunlight gleaming on golden rooftops, with bells resonating.

"The Heavenly Master Cave is the largest in Qingcheng."

Ling Yun pointed ahead: "To the right is the Three Emperors Hall, to the left is the Heavenly Master Hall. If coming from the foot of the mountain, one should first go to the White Tiger Hall..."

There were noticeably more Daoists here.

Some were sweeping the snow, others carrying scriptures and incense candles, and in the distant woods, Daoists were practicing swordsmanship, snow flying, sword lights flashing.

A few days ago, Li Yan and the others saw very few people.

Only here did it feel like the famous mountain of the orthodox sect.

Even before approaching, the thick smoke of incense met them head-on, and Li Yan could even feel the incense mixed with Qingcheng Mountain's Astral Bane Energy swirling in the sky, like giant deities bowing their heads and observing the surroundings.

"Senior Brother Ling Yun."

Just as they reached the main gate of the temple, a young Daoist approached with wide strides, respectfully cupping his hands: "The Master has instructed me to wait for all of you here, saying that everything has been arranged, and you may choose at your discretion."

"This is Daoist Bai Yu."

"Greetings to the Daoist."

"Greetings to Young Hero Li, much admired."

Ling Yun introduced everyone to each other.

Li Yan could clearly sense that although the other party was also enthusiastic, it was different from Ling Yun's genuine warmth, rather more out of courtesy.

"Within each hall, there are magical tools dedicated with incense offerings..."

"Though most are available, there are distinctions; for instance, the best talisman paper is kept in the Three Emperors Hall, some rare magic artifacts are housed in the Emperor Huang Temple..."

This Daoist Bai Yu gave a brief introduction, and then, at Wang Daoxuan's request, they went to the Three Emperors Hall, bought some high-quality talisman paper, and from each hall, purchased disposable magical tools.

Given their current status and wealth in the Dao, they naturally were willing to use the best.

Seeing this, Daoist Bai Yu's face also showed a smile.

Operating magical tools has always been a major revenue for the Mystic Sect; unexpectedly, in this bitter cold and snow-bound season, a significant patron has appeared.

In a short time, they spent five thousand taels of silver.

Although painful, finding items of the same grade after leaving Qingcheng Mountain would likely be more expensive.

After going around the various halls, Daoist Bai Yu led them to an isolated palace.

This place was heavily guarded, not only with Daoist patrolling along the way but also with a Fengshui great array for defense.

Before they even approached, Li Yan's Divine Skills were already suppressed.

The palace before them was not large, just a small building, but the windows and doors were tightly shut, the walls embedded with copper coins, and even the main door was entirely forged from brass, showing its ancient age, with some parts having turned green.

"This is the Heavenly Master's Secret Pavilion."

Bai Yu Daoist smiled and said, "Inside are precious Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasures and magic artifacts, it's not usually open, even I rarely enter."

"Young Hero Li is an honored guest, so you've been granted permission by the Master."

With that, he took out a token from his chest, and after some scrutiny, the heavy bronze door rumbled open.

Moreover, there were two Daoists holding swords following behind.

The first floor inside was clearly for receiving guests, with the staircase to the second floor also sealed by a thick bronze door.

Li Yan looked around, maintaining a calm demeanor.

The furnishings and layout here were simple.

In the center was a large rosewood desk with several chairs, surrounded by rows of antique shelves holding boxes of various sizes.

Because his divine skills were suppressed, he could not sense much.

Bai Yu Daoist brought over a book, smiling as he asked, "I wonder what type of Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasures Young Hero Li wishes to purchase?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yan frowned slightly, "To be honest, I can't say for sure. Could Daoist introduce a few things?"

"Naturally."

Bai Yu Daoist smiled and said, "So-called Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasures are nothing more than naturally born and nurtured, condensed with Astral Bane energy. According to the material characteristics, they can be divided into metal, wood, water, fire, earth..."

"That is not what I asked."

Li Yan quickly interrupted, "I mainly want to know what good things there are, and whether I can choose on my own?"

Bai Yu Daoist laughed, "Of course."

With that, he came to a shelf and introduced, "These are all wood types. I've heard that Young Hero Li excels in Thunder Technique, there's a piece of Third Transition Thunderstruck Wood which should suit you."

"And over here, there's a block of Spiritual Spring Gold, teeming with vitality. If used in building construction, it can nourish the divine soul, yielding twice the result with half the effort..."

Upon hearing this, Li Yan turned to Ling Yun Zi.

Though rare, these items didn't catch his eye.

Even the Cloud Thunder Divine Drum was made of Second-Transformation Thunderstruck Wood; what's the use of using Third Transition for construction?

Ling Yun Zi immediately understood, drew Bai Yu Daoist outside the hall, and whispered.

With divine skills suppressed here, Li Yan naturally couldn't hear, but he could see that Bai Yu Daoist looked troubled and even a bit displeased.

But Ling Yun Zi clearly held some status, and after saying a few more words, Bai Yu Daoist nodded slightly and left quickly.

Li Yan and Wang Daoxuan didn't ask much, they merely stood in the hall, patiently waiting under the watch of the two sword-wielding Daoists.

After another stick of incense time, Bai Yu Daoist returned again, first nodding to Ling Yun Zi, then entering with a face full of smiles: "Young Hero Li is indeed extraordinary, these things can't catch your eye, feel free to follow me to the second floor."

With that, he took out a token, handed it to the overseeing Daoist for inspection, and then opened the bronze door to the second floor.

After going upstairs, the layout remained the same.

But the boxes used to store Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasures were all refined, with many wrapped in red rope and affixed with yellow talismans.

"This is a piece of black mysterious copper, found on the Ancient Battlefield, condensed with Sha Qi, and it's said that it caused fierce ghosts to run rampant in the Ancient Battlefield..."

"Here is a magic sword, born of Heaven and Earth, an excellent artifact embryo, causing mischief and ambushing passersby when not suppressed..."

This time, the attitude was noticeably better.

Though the boxes couldn't be opened, he meticulously introduced the origins of each item.

"Qingcheng indeed has profound heritage."

Li Yan praised it with a comment but felt somewhat disappointed inside.

It's not that these Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasures were bad, but during construction, the most crucial aspect is compatibility with the cultivation technique.

Swish!

As they were viewing, a distant antique shelf suddenly toppled.

"That thing is causing trouble again!"

The Daoist watching from behind looked a bit helpless at the sight.

Li Yan looked over at the sound, his heart inexplicably skipped a beat.

On the far antique shelf, a wooden box overturned on the ground, revealing a massive stone, full of holes, smooth and delicate, with dense carvings forming intricate palace structures.

"What is this?"

Li Yan's heart inexplicably pounded, he quickly inquired.

"This thing..."

Bai Yu hurriedly flipped through the book in his hand, furrowed his brow after verifying, "Strange, why is it not labeled?"

"This was just found."

The Daoist overseeing behind spoke up, "This item comes from an Eastern Han ancient tomb, right below Qingcheng Mountain. Its origins are unknown, known only by name."

"Called White Jade City!"

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