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Chu Ming nodded. "This junior understands."

"The Dao Stele Secret Realm will open tomorrow at the hour of the Snake." Dao Master Lingxiao took out a purple-gold token and handed it to Chu Ming. "This is a Dao Comprehension Token specially issued by the City Lord's Manor. With it, you may enter the secret realm. Remember, you only have three hours. Make every moment count."

Chu Ming accepted the token with both hands.

It felt heavy in his hand, neither metal nor jade. Its surface was engraved with intricate cloud patterns, while an ancient-looking character for "stele" sat at its center.

Faintly, the token emitted fluctuations of laws that shared the same origin as the entire city. It was clearly a special token of identification.

"Thank you, Senior."

"No need to thank me." Dao Master Lingxiao waved a hand. "You earned this yourself."

"Alright, it's getting late. You should all rest early as well. Tomorrow's enlightenment requires you to be in your best condition."

The three rose to see him off.

After Dao Master Lingxiao left, the courtyard fell quiet.

Moonlight spilled like water over the cups and dishes still scattered across the stone table, casting a cold, lonely gleam.

"Daoist Chu," Dao Master Qingwei said softly, "will you need us to accompany you tomorrow?"

Chu Ming shook his head. "The City Lord's Manor is an important place. Outsiders are not permitted to enter freely. Just wait for me at the inn."

Dao Master Leihuang scratched his head. "Alright. But Brother Chu, once you're inside, you'd better make the most of your time. Three hours will be gone in the blink of an eye."

Chu Ming smiled faintly. "Don't worry."

He raised his head to look at the night sky.

The stars were sparse, and a crescent moon hung in