True Lord Hua Jian's Storage Ring

Xiao Chen searched through all his Storage Ring, but still couldn't decide what to give as a gift.

Fortunately, he's not a particularly indecisive person.

So I decided to treat it as a favor for now and focus on the important business.

I'll repay you double when the opportunity arises in the future.

Since the next day was the Lantern Festival, the two first watched the Moon Witch Legacy together under the moonlight.

However, this time the content is all about techniques related to drawing Witch Runes and making Witch Artifact.

For Xiao Chen, who had no prior knowledge, it was somewhat tedious.

Su Li, on the other hand, watched with great interest and complete concentration.

She no longer resists the knowledge of the Witch Clan brought by the Moon Eclipse; instead, she wants to use it to enhance her strength.

As dawn broke, signaling the end of the Moon Eclipse, she was still somewhat reluctant to leave.

He even wanted to obtain spiritual materials to reinforce his newly learned skills through practice.

So Su Li raised her head and asked softly, "After reading it, I want to practice drawing Witch Runes, but I haven't had time to prepare many of the spiritual materials."

"Can you help me out?"

It's unclear whether it was because the two were too close together, or if it was a lingering effect of the Moon Eclipse.

As she spoke, her gentle breath brushed against Xiao Chen's ear, carrying a faint scent of laurel.

An ancient saying goes, "His breath is as fragrant as orchids."

Xiao Chen had never quite understood it before, but now it felt somewhat more concrete.

He certainly wouldn't refuse. "Sure, you tell me what needs to be done, and I'll do it."

The preparation required to draw Witch Runes is no less than that Talisman Making.

For this reason, Su Li specially crafted a stone platform in the center of the island.

One important preparatory step is to use true essence to initially refine spiritual materials and stimulate their latent spirituality.

The matter itself is not actually that complicated.

In particular, Xiao Chen's true essence quality far surpasses that of ordinary people under the continuous enhancement of the Yang Five Elements Seal.

Therefore, he only needed about half an hour to prepare enough spiritual materials to last a whole day.

"So fast!"

Su Li was clearly surprised and taken aback, but after checking it over, she couldn't find any problems.

So he pressed further, "Are you busy today? If you have some free time, could you please prepare some more for me?"

Xiao Chen nodded without hesitation. "No problem."

"I'm not only free today, but I should be quite free for the next while."

"If you need anything similar, just let me know, and I'll take care of it."

So Su Li stood in front of the stone platform and drew Witch Runes to solidify her technique. When she looked up, she could see Xiao Chen leaning against the opposite side of the stone platform, concentrating on refining spiritual materials.

Time slips away unnoticed.

When she came to her senses, she found that the night sky was already filled with stars.

"Everything's taken care of!"

Xiao Chen quickly gathered enough spiritual materials for half a month's use. "Is there anything else I can help with?"

Unfortunately, the other steps require a certain level of prior knowledge to get started.

Su Li smiled slightly and shook her head with a hint of amusement in her eyes, "No need, this is enough."

"Thank you so much for preparing so many spiritual materials for me. You've been a great help."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's mind stirred, and he asked casually, "What's this? It's nothing, just a small favor."

"I have a rather tricky matter to discuss, and I might have to trouble you again."

"I went out a couple of days ago, and some minor conflicts happened during the trip."

"I'm actually fine, it's just that the Storage Ring I seized has a rather strong restriction on it, so it might take some time to wear it down slowly."

"If you don't mind, could you help me remove the restriction?"

As he spoke, Xiao Chen took off the Storage Ring and handed it over directly.

Su Li reached out and took it, her eyes filled with concern. "Did you go and participate in the battle again?"

"If you have to risk your life and fight to earn Spirit Stone, it might not be worth it."

Xiao Chen immediately explained, "Don't worry, I always act with prudence in mind."

"This time, I just encountered someone I simply couldn't communicate with."

He didn't really intend to take action at the time.

But True Lord Hua Jian kept calling them rats and had absolutely no intention of negotiating. What could be done?

He had no choice but to resort to Law Technique to solve the problem.

"By the way, what should we eat tonight?"

Xiao Chen changed the subject. "Let me finish telling you the story from last night."

The two then ate some grilled meat.

Su Li then set about cracking the Storage Ring.

Her movements clearly carried a sense of awkwardness.

For someone as experienced as Xiao Chen, it was immediately obvious that she wasn't the type to frequently break into Storage Ring.

despite this.

With the advantage of her Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm, Su Li still managed to destroy all the restrictions on the surface in just fifteen hours.

Then it was returned directly to Xiao Chen.

She didn't even glance at what was inside.

For her, apart from the Breakthrough Spirit Item that help her break through to the Major Realm and the extremely rare Fifth-Tier Spirit Item, everything else is somewhat dispensable.

Thank you!

Xiao Chen didn't stand on ceremony and took the ring to examine it.

The first sensation upon probing it with one's Divine Sense was its vastness.

This Storage Ring is five zhang in diameter.

That is, it is almost three times the size of the Vast Sea Ring.

However, despite the ample interior space, it actually contains very few spiritual items.

Most of the place was empty, which was quite wasteful.

As usual, Xiao Chen first took stock of the Spirit Stone stored inside.

However, True Lord Hua Jian carried an unusually small number of Spirit Stone with him.

There were only a little over 200,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone and 57,000 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.

Even after conversion, it's equivalent to over 5.9 million Low-grade Spirit Stone, which is still a considerable sum even for Nascent Soul True Lord.

However, from the appearance of the whole pile, there was only a small amount.

This made the Storage Ring appear unusually empty, which seemed particularly inconsistent with the identity of True Lord Hua Jian.

This made Xiao Chen wonder if he had spent all his money on that one Li Huo Divine Light Curse?

However, next to the Spirit Stone, a row of ten exquisite little boxes caught his attention.

If these boxes also contained Mid-Grade Spirit Stone, then it would make sense.

Xiao Chen took the boxes out of his Storage Ring and casually opened the last one to take a look.

But they discovered that it was filled with a whole box of Soul Nurturing Jade!

That's right, it's the Soul Nurturing Jade that we bought at a low price from the Wasteland Rogue Cultivator at the previous Double Jade Assembly.

Theoretically speaking, all the Double Jade should have ended up in the Gui Yun Sect's pocket.

But here, Xiao Chen saw this special man-made spiritual object again.

Moreover, this box contains a full one hundred Soul Nurturing Jade pieces.

He then casually opened another small box that looked exactly the same.

The moment it was opened, a strong smell of blood hit the door.

Inside, there were a hundred pieces of blood-red Blood Absorbing Jade.

"Huh? What's this?"

Su Li, who was standing nearby, was also drawn in and moved closer, her beautiful eyes revealing obvious curiosity.

She sensed a rich Vitality Power emanating from these blood-red jade stones.

Although far inferior to Blood Crystal, the two do share some similarities in certain aspects.

"This item is called the Blood Absorbing Jade."

Xiao Chen thought for a moment and replied, "As far as I know, it's a man-made spiritual object obtained by exploiting rogue cultivators in a place very far from here."

He gave Su Li a general explanation of the manufacturing process of the Double Jade.

"Those rogue cultivators in those places are truly pitiful."

Su Li couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy. "They were forced to sacrifice their future, only to receive such meager compensation in return."

"And those local powerful sects, they're just too cruel."

"Hopefully, a kind and Venerable will pass by soon and save them from their Sea of Bitterness."

Despite her relatively kind nature, Su Li knew that in the Cultivation World, only the stronger could restrain the strong from oppressing the weak.

However, she didn't know that.

Given the situation in the New Cultivation World, a single well-meaning Venerable might not be able to solve the problem.

Unless that Venerable is exceptionally powerful, capable of suppressing multiple Venerable of the Holy City single-handedly.

However, Xiao Chen didn't say much about these things, because he knew that revealing the truth now wouldn't make any difference.

He simply nodded in agreement. "Yes, I hope a kind-hearted Venerable will come to help them soon."

Then, the small boxes were counted one by one.

As expected, each item contained Double Jade, and each piece cost exactly five hundred yuan.

Judging from the exact quantity and the exquisitely crafted, gift-box-like small box, this is very likely a gift.

Xiao Chen was unaware that this was a gift from the Gui Yun Sect to True Lord Hua Jian.

It was True Lord Hua Jian who brought up the gifts he had prepared, but hadn't had time to give to the others yet.

In any case, it now belongs to him.

Using external objects like Soul Nurturing Jade, which enhance Divine Sense, directly might carry certain risks, so it's best to put them away for now.

However, the Blood Absorbing Jade is something that can increase the Qi and Blood Concentration.

Xiao Chen hesitated, wondering whether to keep it for himself or use it for something else.

However, after weighing the pros and cons for a moment, he decided to put it aside for now.

Firstly, this special spiritual object might be used in other places in the future, such as within the Holy City.

Secondly, he doesn't lack a little bit of Blood Absorbing Jade now.

To be fair, even the Blood Crystal before it was enhanced by the Moonlight Power was more effective than all five hundred Blood Absorbing Jade combined.

However, if we look at it from this perspective...

Xiao Chen had essentially absorbed tens of thousands of Blood Absorbing Jade.

Even in the Holy City, such people must be extremely rare.

In other words, he may need to be more cautious when meeting with the local Nascent Soul True Lord.

Otherwise, if Gui Yun Sect sees him, it's fine; at most, they might just wonder if he's from the Holy City.

However, if discovered by the Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Rebellious Immortal Alliance, it could potentially lead to some unpleasant misunderstandings due to the Qi and Blood Concentration.

Xiao Chen made a mental note of this.

Then I continued to look through the rest of the loot.

Although there don't seem to be many items, there are still two sets of Fourth-Order Spiritual Item inside, each set containing five different Five Elements Spiritual Objects.

There are also three relatively ordinary Fourth-Tier Gold Element Spiritual Material.

Not only that, besides Fourth-Order Spiritual Item.

Inside the Storage Ring were two Third-tier Spirit Fish, two smaller and more exquisite jade boxes, and a booklet without a title.

"Oh my, looks like we're in for a treat these next few days."

Xiao Chen recognized them at a glance; these two Spirit Fish were the same Spirit Fish he had seen farmed in the Great Lake when he visited the Ze Realm Blessed Land last time.

Moreover, both of these Spirit Fish were relatively intact.

The shorter one was still 16 feet long, and the longer one was 34 feet long.

Even with Xiao Chen's appetite, it would be enough to feed the two of them for ten days to half a month.

Is this some kind of special breed?

Su Li was curious upon hearing this, as she couldn't really find anything special just by looking at it.

"It's not just special, it's extremely special."

Xiao Chen explained, "But the key is not the species, but the environment in which they live."

"These two fish also come from a place very far away from here."

"There is a very special Great Lake there, in which many very delicious Spirit Fish are raised."

"Well, you might not understand it easily just by explaining it to me."

"Let's eat this tonight, I guarantee you'll know once you try it."

He originally wanted to describe the taste, but he didn't know how to say it accurately, so he simply decided to prove it with facts.

"Oh, okay!"

Upon hearing this, Su Li was slightly taken aback at first, then smiled and said, "Then I'll start looking forward to tonight's delicious meal."

However, despite saying that, she couldn't feel truly happy.

Xiao Chen has already mentioned twice the phrase "a very far place".

He also demonstrated familiarity with the area.

Considering his solitary arrival at the Compassion Sea, his extraordinary abilities, and the large number of Spirit Stone he carried with him.

Su Li couldn't help but suspect that the "faraway place" Xiao Chen mentioned was actually his hometown.

However, since my hometown sounds just as good as this place...

Why did he travel all this way to get here?

What was that unusual Storage Ring all about?

In a short moment, many things flashed through Su Li's mind.

Could it be that Xiao Chen and his Lineage offended the powerful force that forced rogue cultivators to nurture their Double Jade back in their hometown?

Moreover, enemies are already pursuing them.

He actually went through a very dangerous battle a few days ago, but fortunately he successfully defeated his pursuers and returned safely with the enemy's Storage Ring, right?

If that's the case...

Doesn't that mean Xiao Chen might be carrying the blood feud of his Lineage and relatives, and perhaps even national and personal vendettas?

The reason he works so hard even while wandering around is that he hardly has time to rest for more than a few days a year.

It was precisely because he wanted to achieve the Spirit Transformation realm as soon as possible and then return to his hometown to seek revenge.

So, could Xiao Chen also be a tragic figure with a life full of hardships?

Although he seemed normal on the surface, upon closer reflection, there were still many flaws.

No wonder he almost never mentioned his past when they chatted; was it because he didn't want to expose his vulnerable side?

Of course, none of the above can be used as direct evidence for confirmation.

It was just Su Li's own speculation; if she could calm down a bit, she should be able to figure it out quickly.

However, even now, thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a tightness in her chest.

There was a touch of heartache, and also a sense of empathy, as if we were both in the same boat.

It turns out we all have our own misfortunes, yet we are fortunate enough to meet here.

Um?

Xiao Chen keenly sensed something amiss from the gradually changing look in Su Li's eyes.

Why does the way she's looking at me feel so strange?

Although it's hard to put into words what exactly is wrong, it just feels very abnormal.

What happened?

What's wrong with her?

"Um, are you alright?"

Xiao Chen tentatively asked, "You seem a little unhappy?"

Su Li shook her head. "I'm fine. I'm already very happy to have met you here."

Um?

Xiao Chen vaguely sensed that there was something hidden in her words, but he just couldn't figure out what it meant.

And what's the meaning behind your tone, which seems to carry sympathy, concern, and comfort?

This is utterly baffling!

Although it is said that a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea, impossible to fathom.

But can't they be this fickle?

Weren't we talking about eating these two Sea Fish tonight?

Xiao Chen really didn't understand what was wrong with Su Li.

However, after observing for a while, he found that the other person's emotions were relatively stable, and there were only the two of them around, with no other people or things to disturb them.

Therefore, the problem is neither major nor urgent.

So Xiao Chen took out the two small, exquisite jade boxes and decided to continue the unfinished inspection.

After dealing with the last few spoils of war, I'll slowly ponder what exactly happened.

Inside the first jade box was a Great Red Ginseng that was two feet long and as thick as an arm.

Even by a conservative estimate, it should possess medicinal properties for over eight thousand years, and possibly even more than ten thousand years.

Among Fourth-Order Spirit Medicine, it is considered to be among the more precious ones.

Although it is not a unique heavenly materials and earthly treasures due to the possibility of Artificial Cultivation, it can theoretically only be classified as Fourth-tier Mid-grade Spiritual Material.

However, its actual value and rarity are in no way inferior to many Fourth-Order High-Grade Spirit Item.

If Xiao Chen were willing to trade it, he could very well get Fourth-Order High-Grade Spirit Item or tens of thousands of Mid-Grade Spirit Stone in return.

Inside the second jade box was a long, gleaming golden strip.

It was only about half a foot long and two inches wide.

At first glance, Xiao Chen thought there were gold bars inside, and he was puzzled as to why a cultivator would carry such gold and white objects with him.

However, he reached out and took it with a slightly puzzled expression.

They then discovered that it wasn't a gold bar at all, but a piece of Golden Talisman Ink.

Following this line of thought, Xiao Chen quickly remembered that he had seen a similar description in the Cai Family's collection of books.

If nothing unexpected happens, this is the Dye Gold Room Ink mentioned in the book.

It belongs to the fourth-order Talisman Ink and can be used to draw fourth-order and even Fifth-Tier Talisman.

Moreover, according to what Xiao Chen had learned in the Compassion Sea, high-level Talisman Ink usually uses the Demonic Beast Essence Blood of the corresponding level as its main raw material.

The same goes for Talisman Paper; almost all of them are made from tanned animal hides.

This is because ordinary spiritual objects can hardly provide enough Spiritual Power to preserve Law Technique.

Ordinary Talisman Paper is also difficult to contain the enormous Spiritual Power contained in high-level Talisman Ink.

However, the remarkable thing about this Dye Gold Room Ink is that it contains absolutely no blood of any Demon Beast, relying entirely on superb craftsmanship.

This shows that even in these things, there is a significant difference between the Two Realms.

"So it's a fourth-tier Talisman Ink."

Xiao Chen then handed it to Su Li, saying, "I probably won't need this much."

"Why don't you use it to practice your Witch Runes?"

Su Li immediately replied, "I'm just a beginner; how could I possibly need something so valuable?"

"This item looks extraordinary. Even if you don't need it yourself, you can take it out and trade it with other True Lord."

"Even selling it for Spirit Stone would be better than letting me waste it."

"Didn't you say before that you had obtained a Secret Method that could accelerate the condensation of true essence using Spirit Stone?"

"In that case, don't waste Spirit Stone because of me anymore."

Xiao Chen reached out and grabbed Su Li's left hand, then placed the Dye Gold Room Ink directly into her palm. "What are you saying?"

"Selling this thing would only get me a hundred thousand or two hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stone. When have I ever been short of that?"

Since I said I'd give it to you, just accept it.

"Otherwise, I'll just throw it into the sea and let it dissolve."

After saying that, he waved his Storage Ring: "Besides, I just received six million Spirit Stone, this piece of Talisman Ink is just a drop in the bucket for me."

"If you're going to be so polite with me..."

"Then I'll give you half of the Spirit Stone and spirit items as payment for helping me break the restriction."

Seeing that Xiao Chen was speaking seriously, Su Li realized that he had already begun to take Spirit Awakening items.

He immediately swallowed his words of refusal. "No need, this is enough for me."

After saying that, she stood up and said, "I'll go prepare the Spirit Fish for tonight."

Then he grabbed one of the Spirit Fish and ran straight to the beach.

Xiao Chen watched her leave, a sense of anticipation rising within him as he wondered just how delicious the larger Spirit Fish would be.

It must Hao Wei Zhai even better than the Fried Spirit Fish from Haoweizhai.

However, he first regained his composure and opened the last booklet.

Normally, a booklet without a title like this should contain some kind of secret technique.

However, when Xiao Chen opened it, he found that it was actually intelligence and instructions sent from the Holy City.

It involves a total of four major events.

First of all, the Immortal Selection Festival is approaching.

Therefore, this notice is hereby issued to the Garrison Envoy in various regions to prepare in advance for the local situation and ensure the smooth progress of the subsequent Great Purge operation.

The text then mentions the ongoing turmoil in the various dangerous regions of the Northern Territory.

The Garrison Envoy in the vicinity needs to pay attention to any subsequent changes and must report any unusual situations immediately.

Then came the matter of Song Shan Blessed Land's attack on the branch of the Rebellious Immortal Alliance.

It's clear that the Holy City is very pleased with this, as it devoted considerable space to praising it and even called on the Garrison Envoy of other blessed lands to learn from Song Shan Blessed Land.

Finally, it was mentioned that the Rebellious Immortal Alliance is likely secretly preparing a large-scale attack.

It has been confirmed through special channels that this attack will be commanded by Newly Promoted Nascent Soul Rebellious Cultivator with the Dharma Name Su Bai.

Furthermore, based on intelligence gathering and deduction, the participants are suspected to include key members of the Di Fu and Qing Yan- Tilting factions.

All markets need to prepare their formations in advance to prevent them from failing due to abnormal ground vein movements.