Painfully Satisfying~

Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman Song Shuhang and Young Master Phoenix Slayer to the sandy beach behind the island.

Then, he went to a spot on the beach and reached out to pull open a hidden door.

The entrance to the treasure vault is that simple? Isn't Senior Seven Lives Talisman afraid of it being stolen?

At this moment, Senior Seven Lives Talisman took the lead into the secret passage, followed by Young Master Phoenix Slayer and Song Shuhang.

Below the hidden door was a bottomless pit that spiraled downwards, with no steps.

The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman descended slowly on his flying sword. Song Shuhang, on the other hand, was carried by the Young Master Phoenix Slayer's flying sword as he slowly descended as well.

After descending for an unknown amount of time, Song Shuhang finally saw light. "Have we arrived?"

"We've arrived. My treasure vault is right here," the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman said with a smile, then pointed forward.

Before him stood a Jade Tortoise, a hundred meters long, cast entirely from jade, lifelike in appearance. The radiance emanated from its body.

It lay there quietly in the bottomless abyss, motionless.

The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman chuckled and said, "This is where my treasure vault is located."

Young Master Phoenix Slayer glanced at the giant tortoise and exclaimed, "Seven Lives Talisman, what a magnificent achievement!"

"Hehe, I was just lucky to have formed a good relationship with this Senior Turtle."

Senior Turtle? Song Shuhang's eyes lit up. Could this enormous Jade Tortoise be alive?

While he was pondering, Senior Seven Lives Talisman carried him and Young Master Phoenix Slayer to the back of the tortoise.

"As you all know, I made many strange vows back then. Once, while fulfilling one of those vows, I became acquainted with Senior Turtle. After that, I transferred my treasure trove and stored it all on Senior Turtle's body." As he spoke, the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman went to the very top of the turtle shell and gently patted it.

The tip of the tortoise shell split open, revealing a large gate.

The lord of the manor said, "Go in, the treasure vault is inside."

Before entering the treasure vault, Song Shuhang glanced at the giant tortoise below.

Throughout the entire ordeal, the Jade Tortoise remained completely still, not even blinking.

After entering the tortoise shell, Song Shuhang saw a huge, pure white space.

The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman Young Master Phoenix Slayer floated in the void, the pure white space seemingly without gravity.

Floating within this space are wooden frames, boxes, and chests. These contain the treasures of the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman.

The manor lord beckoned to Song Shuhang and said, "Speaking of which, young friend Song Shuhang, is there anything you lack?"

"I don't know either, could you explain it to me, senior?" Song Shuhang asked.

"Hmm, young friend, you've already reached the Second-Grade of cultivation. I see you already have your magic robes and weapons, and you don't lack cultivation techniques either. You also have enough pills..." The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman said, stroking his chin.

"How about you grant me some more 'Talisman Treasure', senior?" Song Shuhang asked. Seven Lives Talisman's Talisman Treasure had saved him from several crises.

In particular, the Sword Talisman helped Song Shuhang kill several powerful enemies who were above his level.

"As for Talisman Treasure, due to my current cultivation level, the highest Talisman Treasure I can create are only of the Fourth-Grade... If you want them, I'll give you a few first." With that, Senior Seven Lives Talisman gestured.

Three stacks of talismans flew from a wooden shelf and landed in the hands of the Seven Lives Talisman Master.

Then, just like counting banknotes, he counted twenty of each kind and handed them to Song Shuhang.

"Here are twenty Armor Talisman, twenty Sword Talisman, and twenty Drifting Talisman. They are all of the Fourth-Grade rank, which are stronger than the ones you used last time... These sixty Talisman Treasure are considered as payment for the many 'teachers' that my friend Shuhang has brought me. They are not included in the 'Blood God Diamond' transaction!" Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman laughed heartily.

Song Shuhang chuckled dryly as he accepted the sixty Talisman Treasure... The teachers on the island weren't sent over by him, after all.

"Then, I've actually prepared a few things as a reward for the Blood God Diamond. It's up to you, young friend Shuhang, which one you prefer," the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman chuckled.

Then, he led Song Shuhang to the three large boxes.

The first box was opened, revealing a golden rope.

The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman explained, "This item is a replica of the 'Binding Immortal Rope'... Once activated, it can bind enemies. Although it's a replica, even Fifth-Grade Spirit Emperor can be bound for a short time. However, it has a limited number of uses. I've used it five times since obtaining it. Now, this 'Binding Immortal Rope' can be used Sixteen. After Sixteen, it will become an ordinary rope."

It can bind the enemy Sixteen. Although there is a limit to the number of times it can be used, if used well, its uses are endless.

In particular, even Fifth-Grade cultivator could be bound for a moment... In a battle between Fifth-Grade cultivators, a moment is enough to change the outcome.

Song Shuhang nodded silently. It's a good treasure!

"Then the second treasure is a puppet." The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman opened the second box.

Inside, an exquisite puppet was revealed— Shuhang recognized this puppet; it resembled a Western dragon, about three meters long and two meters tall, and was entirely silver-white.

Except for the color, which is different from the Black Dragon of the "gentleman" seen in the "underground Magma Cavern", they are almost identical.

"This is a Flying Puppet produced by the Ink Sect. It can be activated as long as Spirit Stone are inserted. If the quality of the Spirit Stone stones is high enough, this Flying Puppet can even achieve supersonic speed. Before you advance to the Fourth-Grade Realm and master the Sword Flight technique, this Flying Puppet is an excellent means of transportation. The only drawback is that it consumes a lot of Spirit Stone," the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman explained.

When Song Shuhang saw the silver-white puppet, he felt a surge of affection for it.

Dragon knights and stuff, that's so cool!

Even if it's just a puppet dragon... it's still pretty cool.

Most importantly, with it, Song Shuhang could fly freely in the sky before reaching the Fourth-Grade!

"It seems young friend Shuhang really likes the second gift," the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman said with a smile. "However, I still want to recommend a third treasure to you."

As he spoke, he opened the third box.

Inside the box was a Little Bamboo Shoot, which looked quite appetizing.

"What kind of rare and precious herb is this? How should it be taken?" Song Shuhang asked.

He recalled the two 'Jade Bamboo Shoot' that Venerable White had discovered, which were very beneficial for opening the Nose Aperture after eating them, and tasted wonderful under the cooking of Tangtang, the cook from the Empty Thieves' Sect.

"Uh, this isn't for eating... although it is edible, it would be such a waste to eat it." The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman quickly waved his hand and said.

Young Master Phoenix Slayer, who had been eagerly awaiting the bamboo shoots, suddenly exclaimed, "There's a demonic aura here... no... its spiritual energy is even more abundant. Is this a spiritual creature that has achieved cultivation?"

"Indeed, this Little Bamboo Shoot grows in a place rich in spiritual energy, and what's rare is that it hasn't become a demon. After it developed a little intelligence, it began to evolve into a spiritual object. As long as we carefully nurture its growth, when it grows into a piece of bamboo, it will be a magical treasure with a natural 'Artifact Spirit' without any refining." The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman chuckled.

This is an incredible treasure!

It is very difficult for a magical artifact to develop Artifact Spirit. Not only does it require the investment of many rare and precious materials, but it also requires emotional attachment to the artifact, constant companionship, and a sufficient amount of good fortune.

Even Senior White's Meteor Sword had only conceived a trace of Artifact Spirit.

And this Little Bamboo Shoot, once nurtured into a bamboo, is a bamboo stick with a spirit by nature.

The value of such a treasure far exceeds that of the 'Blood God Diamond'.

"Seven Lives Talisman Qisheng Fu, is there perhaps something wrong with this Little Bamboo Shoot?" Young Master Phoenix Slayer inquired. Why would the Lord of the Manor bring out such a treasure to trade with Song Shuhang for a 'Blood God Diamond'?

This is practically exchanging a head-sized diamond for a one-yuan coin.

"There's nothing wrong with this bamboo shoot itself... The reason I'm trading it is because it's not mine. It's just temporarily residing in my treasure vault because of an agreement with me," said the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman. "According to our agreement, whenever I need to 'trade' with you in my private treasure vault, I must let you handle this 'Little Bamboo Shoot.' We'll see when its preferred owner appears and takes it away."

The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman's origins are shrouded in mystery, and he is backed by an immensely powerful cultivation force. This is practically an open secret within the Nine Provinces Number One Group. The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman never shies away from this topic... but he rarely reveals to anyone what kind of force is behind him.

The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman always possesses some strange and unusual items... just like the strange and unusual vows he made in his youth.

Song Shuhang laughed and said, "Is this a story about a treasure recognizing its owner?"

The Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman chuckled and said, "That's about right."

"Then what do I need to do?" Song Shuhang asked.

"It's very simple, just reach out and grab it, and see how it reacts," said the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman.

Song Shuhang nodded, helped up the cassock, and reached for the Little Bamboo Shoot. At the same time, he casually asked, "By the way, Senior Qisheng, if someone really gains the recognition of this bamboo shoot and takes it out, how long will it take for it to turn into bamboo?"

"Hmm... It takes about five hundred years for small bamboo shoots to grow. They'll be almost mature in about two thousand years," Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman, stroking his chin.

Five hundred years and it's only grown a tiny bamboo shoot.

Thinking it over, Song Shuhang's hand had already grasped the bamboo shoot.

It's prickly yet soft, and feels great to the touch.

Suddenly, Song Shuhang's spirits lifted.

Then, an illusion of heaven and earth appeared before his eyes.

Between heaven and earth, there stands a gigantic bamboo pole, reaching from the sky to the ground. One end of the pole pierces the clouds, while the other end plunges deep into the earth, giving off an air of dominating the heavens and the earth.

"That's impressive!" Song Shuhang exclaimed.

But just then, the stick suddenly emerged from the ground and slammed down on Song Shuhang!

When the sound of metal clashing rang out, Song Shuhang felt a buzzing in his head, making him extremely uncomfortable.

[That felt great!]

A thunderous sound echoed between heaven and earth.

This voice jolted Song Shuhang out of the illusion.

At this moment, Song Shuhang realized that he had retreated more than ten steps away from the bamboo shoot, and he was completely dumbfounded.

You got beaten up?