Lin Taichu stood in the desert, his heart filled with doubt. He knew this had to be the space inside the Storage Artifact, but he did not understand why it took such a form. He decided to explore first and see if he could find any clues.
There was not a trace of life in the desert, only sand and dust swept up by raging winds and an ancient pine tree in the distance. Lin Taichu set off toward the pine. His steps left deep footprints in the sand, but they were soon buried by the blowing dust.
After walking for a long time, Lin Taichu finally arrived beneath the ancient pine. The tree was extraordinarily tall, with a thick trunk and lush branches and leaves, giving off an ancient, mysterious air. Lin Taichu looked up to see its canopy blotting out the sky, while sunlight filtered through the foliage and cast mottled shadows.
Lin Taichu circled the ancient pine and discovered a hidden little hole in its trunk. He reached inside and touched something cold. With a hard pull, he actually drew an ancient wooden box from the hole.
Exquisite patterns were carved onto the wooden box, making it seem extremely old. Lin Taichu carefully opened it and found a crystal-clear Jade Talisman inside. A faint glow flowed across its surface, giving it an unfathomably mysterious feel.
Lin Taichu held the Jade Talisman in his hand and examined it closely. He sensed a weak stream of spiritual power emanating from it. Though faint, that power was exceptionally pure, bringing a sense of serenity and peace.
Lin Taichu's heart stirred. He guessed that this Jade Talisman was likely the key to the Storage Artifact. He placed it in his palm, closed his eyes, and tried to communicate with it. Moments