Tailing

Luo Jun left Gathering Treasure Pavilion.

He hadn't expected that there would be such a thing as proof...

There were only two pieces of information in Gong Shiyue's doll, and it didn't mention any proof at all...

Wait, could that doll be the proof?

Impossible. He tested it; that thing isn't a magic weapon at all, it won't pass through the gate. The token must be something from the [Martial World] world. If it's not a magic weapon, then it must still be in this world!

But the Martial World is so vast, where can one even begin to search?

Looking at the date, it's already September 13th. There are less than three days left until the decisive battle between the two powers. Why don't we go to the Northern Desert first and come back when we have the chance?

Longguan Pass is over 3,000 li away from here. At his current speed, he should be able to get there in a day... There's still time. Why not stay in this bustling Ganzhou for a couple of days first?

The Gathering Treasure Pavilion's claims were so exaggerated that there was absolutely no way anything could go wrong, which actually made Luo Jun somewhat eager to try it out.

We still have Invisibility Talisman left. If all else fails, should we sneak in and take a look?

Of course, his intention wasn't to steal anything; he was just worried that dangerous items might cause a disaster in the Martial World. It was all out of good intentions...

Before taking action, it's essential to plan ahead.

Luo Jun went outside for a walk, changed his clothes, found a big black dog, plucked some dog hair and stuck it on his face as a beard, then put on a hat and returned to the Gathering Treasure Pavilion. He mingled with the crowd waiting to withdraw money for pawning, seemingly queuing, but actually observing the situation.

However, it seems that only the first floor lobby of the Gathering Treasure Pavilion is open. To go to the second floor or above, you either need to be a Gathering Treasure Pavilion employee or have special credentials.

It's not just a certificate for depositing and withdrawing treasures; this largest bank in the [Martial World] world also offers VIP-like services. Luo Jun saw a richly dressed wealthy man being led up to the second floor by a smiling shopkeeper.

However, after observing for most of the day, no customers came to deposit or retrieve the "treasure".

That makes sense. With a total quota of less than 10,000 items, the Supreme Treasure Pavilion is probably far from full, and there are very few people who come to handle business related to the Supreme Treasure Pavilion normally.

It seems the only way is to use the Invisibility Talisman at night to sneak up to the second floor and find out what's going on.

Just as Luo Jun was about to leave, he noticed a man walking in from outside.

This guy looked to be around thirty years old. He was tall and strong, but not bulky. He had sword-like eyebrows that went straight up to his temples, and his eyes were bright and piercing. His face was rugged and sharp, with well-defined features. Just by looking at him, he was a very imposing and valiant man!

This guy's definitely a trained fighter!

Although Luo Jun didn't sense any fluctuations of vital energy from this man, he instinctively felt that this was no ordinary person...

The man found the shopkeeper and took out half of Iron Tag: "I want to take a priceless treasure."

Treasure?

Luo Jun's ears twitched, and he glanced over in their direction.

"You're a distinguished guest, is this the receipt you have?" the shopkeeper said with a beaming smile.

The man nodded, and the shopkeeper smiled and said, "Please wait a moment!"

As he spoke, he took out a small, crystal-clear Xiao Yu stick, which looked to be about half a foot long and an inch thick. He swept it across the half of the Iron Tag, and the jade stick immediately emitted a light.

"It is indeed the proof." The shopkeeper immediately led the man upstairs.

That Iron Tag is the proof?

Luo Jun frowned. Something was wrong. The shopkeeper had said that the certificate for each item was not necessarily the same. He could only say that the certificate for the item he had taken was that half of the Iron Tag.

The reason he was certain it was half a piece was because one side of the Iron Tag had irregular cracks, which Luo Jun could clearly see despite being some distance away, thanks to his exceptional perception. Moreover, judging from the shopkeeper's inspection method, the Iron Tag was probably not an ordinary object; it likely contained vital energy and had anti-counterfeiting features.

I have no idea what this person is looking for, nor do I know what my Eternal Star certificate is.

Luo Jun was sighing when he saw the man come down. Judging from his worried expression, things hadn't gone well for him, and he was still clutching the half of the Iron Tag in his hand...

Didn't it get out?

The credentials are correct, but you haven't been able to retrieve anything? The only reason is that there's a problem with the password!

We're in the same boat... wait...

Luo Jun watched the man's retreating figure, thinking to himself, if the voucher is Entrance Ticket, then if he could get one, wouldn't he be able to enter the treasure vault openly? Then, with the password, wouldn't he be able to open the safe?

It's probably not that simple. Since everyone's token is different, it means that these tokens correspond to the treasures. Holding a different token might prevent you from accessing the treasure you want...

But you might as well give it a try first, go into the treasure vault, and see what the situation and process are like before making any decisions.

Thinking of this, Luo Jun followed the man out of the Gathering Treasure Pavilion, trailing him all the way.

The man didn't seem particularly wary; the Iron Tag hung from his waist, dangling as if it might fall off at any moment.

Luo Jun seized the opportunity, brushing past the man in a crowded area. He casually touched the man's waist, finding a hard object in his palm. Knowing what was going on, Luo Jun quickly walked away, disappearing into a back alley, and picked up the Iron Tag...

Um?

Luo Jun froze, not holding the broken Iron Tag in his hand, but a piece of broken tile...

Just as Luo Jun was surprised, he heard a mocking laugh from beside him, "My friend, if you want my things, just say so. There's no need to resort to such petty theft."

Luo Jun crushed the tile in his hand, turned around, and saw the tall man standing at the alley entrance.

He was indeed extraordinary. Luo Jun had concealed his presence as much as possible when he made his move, and with his keen senses and sharpness, he acted silently. Not to mention ordinary people, even ordinary Martial Forest Expert would find it difficult to detect. This guy not only noticed him, but also had the skill to switch the Iron Tag. He was definitely not an ordinary person.

"When did you find out about me?" Now that he'd been caught red-handed, Luo Jun didn't try to hide anything and asked frankly.

"I noticed your gaze the moment I entered the Gathering Treasure Pavilion," the man smiled slightly. "Especially after I said I wanted to retrieve the most precious treasure, I could clearly feel your gaze become even more intense."

"That's not surprising," Luo Jun laughed. "The Supreme Treasure Pavilion of the Gathering Treasure Pavilion gathers treasures from all over the world. It's not surprising that it attracts attention if someone wants to go in and take a treasure."

The man shook his head. "I wasn't speaking loudly. In the noisy Gathering Treasure Pavilion, it's understandable that the few people nearby noticed me, but you were so far away and still managed to notice me, which means you're no ordinary person."

"While you're paying attention to me, I'm also paying attention to you!"

"But what I'm curious about is, once you took my credentials and entered the Supreme Treasure Pavilion, what are you planning to do?" The man looked at Luo Jun, then suddenly had a look of realization. "Could it be that you have the password to my treasure?"

(End of this chapter)