Treasures Unearthed

The Universe Bag was made from the high-grade spiritual material Universe Wood and crafted by legendary Talisman Masters. Though small, it could hold an enormous amount of storage space.

However, Lin Yiqing had only heard about such things before; he had never seen one in person.

Realizing this might be one, he hurried forward and removed the palm-sized blue cloth bag from the corpse's waist.

It felt weightless in his hand. He gently tugged at the golden cord around its opening, but it would not budge at all.

After a brief moment's thought, he tried channeling the Origin Power within him, slowly guiding a thread of it into the bag.

"Heh, Cousin Lin Yun, there's no need to wonder. The master of this cave really did leave behind quite a few good things. We just nearly missed them because we were too careless."

Sure enough, the blue cloth bag contained a tiny space. Inside, several hundred fiery-red pills were arranged in neat rows.

Each pill was smooth and plump, and beneath its fiery-red surface, it seemed to contain tremendous energy.

Besides those, there were also three books, which were likely martial arts manuals the cave's owner had cultivated.

"Could these be Yang Yuan Pills?"

Lin Yiqing's pupils suddenly shrank, and an irrepressible surge of delight welled up inside him.

"Cousin Lin Yun, it seems the master of this cave was definitely a Heaven Origin Realm expert when he was alive!"

Steadying himself, Lin Yiqing told Lin Yun. He hadn't expected their trip to yield such an enormous haul!

"A Heaven Origin Realm expert?!"

Lin Yun sucked in a sharp breath. He first froze at those words, then his face lit up with joy as he asked in astonishment.

At first, he had assumed that the cave's owner was most likely an Earth Origin Realm cultivator. He hadn't expected Lin Yiqing to now tell him that the owner might have been a Heaven Origin Realm expert.

"Mm. This is a low-grade Universe Bag, with an interior space about the size of a cabinet. It's very convenient for carrying things. It holds several hundred Origin Sun Pills and a few manuals. An ordinary Earth Origin Realm cultivator wouldn't have this kind of wealth."

Lin Yiqing was quite excited. He had originally thought the cave's owner had left behind only a long spear, but just when all seemed lost, a new path had opened up.

"Yang Yuan Pills."

"Third-grade martial art, Mountain-Crushing Wave-Breaking Spear."

"Spiritual cultivation manual, Spirit Refining Chapter."

"Third-rate cultivation technique, Lesser Red Sun Scripture."

Looking at these, the two of them couldn't help but feel their hearts surge. Their gains this time had far exceeded their expectations. The legacy of this Heaven Origin Realm expert was astonishingly rich.

"Cousin Yiqing, since I've obtained this senior's blood spear, why don't you let me have this spear art as well? Then give me half the Yang Yuan Pills, and we can study the cultivation technique together. You can have everything else. How does that sound?"

Lin Yun looked at Lin Yiqing expectantly. Even the entire Lin Family had only a few third-grade martial arts, and that third-rate cultivation technique was unheard of. The Lin Family might not even own a single one.

"Of course."

Lin Yiqing smiled. He was very satisfied with this arrangement. The convenience of the Universe Bag went without saying; it was an essential item for travel.

The key was that spiritual cultivation manual. With it, he could try cultivating his spiritual power once his cultivation grew stronger.

The third-rate cultivation technique also solved his immediate problem. Once he reached the Earth Origin Realm, his cultivation technique would become crucial.

Given the Lin Family's current circumstances, his chances of cultivating the Green Origin Technique were effectively zero.

After speaking, Lin Yiqing and Lin Yun respectfully bowed to the remains of the Heaven Origin Realm expert, then slowly left the inner chamber. They had received the man's legacy, and, by all rights, should show their respect.

When receiving another's legacy, one should always hold them in awe and gratitude.

They pressed the lion's head, closed the inner chamber's stone door again, then turned to process the Green Water Snake's body.

In Qingyang Town, the materials from demonic beasts were also quite valuable. Fangs, snakeskin, and sinew and bone all fetched a good price.

The two then retraced their steps and hurried away.

"Everyone, stay alert. We're about to enter that beast's territory. We failed to kill it last time. This time, we'll rip out its tendons and peel off its hide—that's the only way to satisfy the hatred in my heart!"

Not long after Lin Yiqing and Lin Yun left, more than a dozen people arrived at the spot.

They carried broadswords and spears, fully armed. One of them was exceptionally tall, with rugged features and a vicious glint between his brows. His eyes were feral, giving him a sinister air.

He appeared to be the leader of the group. At that moment, he was giving orders to his subordinates as they began cautiously entering the cave.

A while later.

Curses rang out from within the cave, though Lin Yiqing and Lin Yun knew nothing about it.

Several days later, in the dense woods of the Lin Family Back Mountain.

A figure darted rapidly about, fists casting successive shadows. His body was still young, but the intent behind his punches was domineering and unmatched.

Penetrating Fist and Roaming Body Steps flowed seamlessly into one another, their transitions nimble and fluid. Clearly, he had mastered both martial arts.

"Ha!"

Lin Yiqing punched a towering old tree beside him. A faint white glow shimmered around his fist. Wood chips flew, and a hole roughly the size of a washbasin appeared in the trunk. The damage was truly frightening.

"Hiss, so this is the power of Origin Power? It's incredible!"

After reaching the sixth level of the Body Tempering Realm and awakening Origin Power within his body, a cultivator could use it to attack. The damage it caused was worlds apart from what someone at the fifth level of the Body Tempering Realm could manage.

Now that Lin Yiqing had reached the sixth level of the Body Tempering Realm, the Body Tempering Pills had begun to lose some of their effectiveness. He planned to find a safe place to sell the remaining pills, then start developing other medicines.

But, unexpectedly, as time passed, he could feel that ever since the Origin Power Seed had formed in his marrow, his cultivation had been advancing faster and faster.

The surrounding energy of heaven and earth seemed especially drawn to him. It not only gathered around him of its own accord, nourishing his body, but also resonated with the Origin Power Seed in his marrow.

"Judging by my progress, the chance to break through to the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm should come soon."

Lin Yiqing couldn't help thinking of his golden finger. The Origin Qi Vision he had used before seemed to be only one application of a minor ability. More of its wonders were slowly beginning to reveal themselves.

When he was younger, he often saw a hazy ball of light in his dreams, explaining the principles of heaven and earth to him. But he had no recollection of what it said.

Only in his dreams, when that ball of light separated the clear from the turbid and distinguished yin from yang, could he sense its boundless power!

Putting his thoughts aside, Lin Yiqing turned to look outside the clearing. A gray-clad figure was approaching.

"Cousin Yiqing, let's go."

Not far away, Lin Yun looked at Lin Yiqing with a smile and spoke.

After returning from the mysterious cave left behind by the Heaven Origin Realm expert, the two had arranged to go to Qingyang Town today to sell the demonic beast materials and purchase supplies.

It would also give Lin Yiqing a chance to look around town. He usually devoted himself to cultivation, and had only heard others talk about those places, though he knew they were bustling.