Qian Renxue: Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud? Just a vase, you really think it's a treasure? (Seeking follow-up reads!)

Watching Dugu Yan looking like she was about to cry from anxiety, Yu Nan couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

This girl, though she usually appeared cold and aloof, was truly sincere when it came to her grandfather.

Such filial piety, in this world where the strong prey upon the weak, actually seemed rather endearing.

Yu Nan did not answer immediately, instead pausing deliberately.

This silence made Dugu Yan even more anxious, like an ant on a hot pan, unable to sit or stand still.

Just when Dugu Yan was about to despair, Yu Nan finally stopped playing games and chuckled softly:

"As for a way... naturally, there is one."

"It isn't necessarily true that no deity could take a liking to your grandfather.

After all, besides those top-tier First-Class Gods, there are many Second-Class and Third-Class Gods whose standards might not be so high.

And..."

Speaking to this point, Yu Nan intentionally drew out the end of his sentence, as if savoring the wicked pleasure of controlling her emotions.

"And what?

Senior, please, just tell me!"

Dugu Yan stomped her feet in a hurry; if not for the presence of Xue Qinghe ahead, she might have already cried out loud.

"And, even if Old Poison Freak doesn't end up favored by a deity, it doesn't matter."

Yu Nan's voice became relaxed, carrying a hint of teasing:

"Silly girl, what do you think becoming a god is for?

It's not just for power, but for the privilege that when one person attains the Dao, their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!"

"If you truly become the Sea God, you will be a First-Class Main God of the God Realm!

According to the rules of the God Realm, First-Class Gods are permitted to bring their family members into the God Realm to enjoy eternal life!"

"As long as you are strong enough to bring your grandfather up, even if he doesn't cultivate to become a god, he can still live as long as heaven and earth."

"Is... is this true?!"

Dugu Yan stopped abruptly, her eyes erupting with unprecedented surprise and radiance.

Bringing people to the God Realm!

Enjoying eternal life!

This was actually possible?!

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Yu Nan laughed:

"So, rather than worrying about whether your grandfather can find a god position, you should worry about whether you can pass the Nine Trials of the Sea God.

As long as you become a god, isn't your grandfather's future entirely within your grasp?"

"I understand!"

Dugu Yan took a deep breath, looking at Dugu Bo's back ahead, the confusion in her eyes swept away.

Replacing it was a fighting spirit burning even more fiercely!

For her grandfather, for her family, this Sea God position was something she, Dugu Yan, was determined to obtain!

"Let's go, the treasure vault is just ahead."

Yu Nan reminded her.

Dugu Yan nodded firmly and quickened her pace to follow.

As the heavy stone doors slowly creaked open, an aura both ancient and luxurious rushed toward them.

Inside the imperial treasury, it was resplendent with gold and jade, filled with dazzling treasures.

Various rare gems, precious medicinal herbs, and unknown ores were piled up like mountains; there were even a few low-year spirit bones emitting faint fluctuations of spirit power placed casually on the shelves.

But in the eyes of Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, these treasures that would drive ordinary spirit masters mad seemed utterly dull at this moment.

They had only one goal—the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

"Senior, where is it?"

Dugu Bo looked around with feigned indifference, but in his Sea of Consciousness, he asked urgently.

"The third floor, the shelf at the very back, right in the center."

Yu Nan's voice was languid, as if he were filled with disdain for these so-called "treasures" surrounding them.

Hearing this, Dugu Bo calmly led Dugu Yan and Xue Qinghe straight up to the third floor.

Soon, that blue triangular object, tucked away on a high shelf, came into view.

It lay quietly in an inconspicuous corner, its entire body a strange, crystalline blue.

Though it was only the size of a palm, it radiated a faint, heart-palpitating energy fluctuation.

"This is..."

Dugu Bo feigned surprise, stopping in his tracks and pointing at the blue triangular object as he asked:

"Your Highness, this item has a peculiar shape. I wonder what kind of treasure it is?"

Xue Qinghe followed the direction of his finger, a flicker of imperceptible disdain flashing through his eyes before he smiled:

"Master Dugu has a sharp eye.

This item is called the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, one of the national treasures of our Heaven Dou Empire.

Legend has it that it possesses incredible power, yet for hundreds of years, no one in the royal family has ever truly fathomed its mysteries.

Aside from being incredibly hard and capable of blocking certain mental probes, it seems to have no other great use; it can only serve as a display piece."

In Xue Qinghe's view, this thing was nothing more than a chicken rib.

Tasteless to eat, yet a pity to discard.

If it hadn't been passed down by his ancestors, it would have long been tossed into a corner of the treasury to gather dust.

"Oh?

Even the royal family cannot fathom it?"

A sharp glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. Pretending to be very interested, he reached out and picked up the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, fiddling with it in his hands:

"In my life, I have always enjoyed studying these strange and peculiar trinkets.

Since this thing is an unwanted 'vase,' then this old man will take it. I'll just take it back as an ornament to ponder over when I have nothing else to do."

Xue Qinghe chuckled inwardly at the Old Poison Freak's lack of vision, choosing a broken shroud over a perfectly good spirit bone.

Yet, on the surface, he nodded with great generosity:

"Since you like it, Master, then just take it.

As you said, treasures should be gifted to heroes. Perhaps in your hands, Master, this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud might regain its luster."

It was no fault of Qian Renxue (Xue Qinghe) for not understanding.

Because a few years ago, Qian Renxue had tried to probe the secrets of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

But she hadn't discovered a thing.

Thus, she subconsciously assumed that this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was merely a vase that looked good but was useless.

"Then many thanks, Your Highness."

Dugu Bo chuckled and, without standing on ceremony, stowed the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud into his Soul Tool.

Within the Sea of Consciousness, Yu Nan sensed that aura of the Sea God, and his Dragon Soul could not help but tremble slightly, letting out a satisfied low moan:

"Good!

It took no effort at all!

These blind fools actually treated the Heart of the Sea God as a mere ornament!

Yan Yan, your path to godhood has just taken its most solid step!"

Having obtained the most critical treasure, both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan felt their moods lighten considerably.

For the next two treasures, they began to browse the treasury at their leisure.

Yu Nan had originally lost interest in the remaining items and was preparing to return to the depths of the Sea of Consciousness for a nap.

However, just as Dugu Bo casually flipped open a dust-covered parchment scroll, Yu Nan's gaze inadvertently swept over the dense, ancient characters written upon it.

The next second, BOOM!

It was as if a thunderbolt had exploded in Yu Nan's mind!

His massive Dragon Soul jolted violently, and he froze completely, an expression of utter disbelief appearing in his eyes!

"Wait!"

Yu Nan's voice suddenly rose, exploding in Dugu Bo's mind:

"Old Poison Freak! Don't move!

Hold that broken map in your hand steady!

Look closely at the words on it!"