"Fellow Daoist, since you have come to my Dark Silence Hall, you are a distinguished guest of our hall. I presume this is your first time here. There are some rules you must follow. So long as your request falls within the rules, our hall will do its utmost to satisfy it. As for matters outside the rules, it would be best if you did not mention them."
Turning to Qin Fengming, the masked old man in black robes continued speaking in that strange voice.
Qin Fengming nodded without interrupting.
"First, what you ask about must concern the Ghost Realm. Second, it must be something that has already happened. Third, it must concern something of extremely broad significance.
"You must abide by these three points. Moreover, each time you come to my Dark Silence Hall, you may ask only one question. Depending on the question, our hall will charge you a certain price. This price may not consist solely of Yin Stones; it could also include some rare materials or spirit herbs, or even require you to kill a cultivator for our Dark Silence Hall.
"Of course, if our Dark Silence Hall does not have an answer to the matter you mention, we naturally will not charge you anything. However, once you agree to a transaction, you must fulfill the terms our hall sets. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences yourself."
Listening to the black-robed old man's words, Qin Fengming nodded.
"Very well. You only need to walk up to that crystal wall and state your question. At that time, our hall will naturally determine the terms of the transaction based on what you ask."
Qin Fengming had seen the tall crystal wall in the cave chamber the moment he entered, so he did not hesitate. With a flash of