At the top of the totem pillar lay a black flying tiger with wings, its eyes tightly shut. The carving was exquisite, lifelike enough to seem real.
Countless ink-black chains wound around the surface of the totem pillar, climbing upward and binding the winged flying tiger.
As Li Qingxian walked inward, he smiled and said, "Does this flying tiger count as one of the treasures in the vault?"
The Fifth Elder replied with a laugh, "Brother Li truly has a sharp eye. Though Ancient Profound Mountain is no longer what it once was, our ancestors left behind some foundation. This is a Beyond-Rank ritual artifact that guards the treasure vault, enough to suppress a First Rank expert. If Brother Li truly likes it, I can find a way to discuss it with the sect master and sell it to you at a discounted price."
"Other than the Heroes' Token, the rest are not that important to me." Li Qingxian naturally knew the Fifth Elder was merely being courteous. Ancient Profound Mountain could never sell a treasure that guarded its sect in its present state.
When they reached the bronze gates, the Fifth Elder handed him a jade slip. "Once you have taken an item, place the jade slip where it was, and you may leave safely. If you take more than one item or anger the Cloud-Sky Flying Tiger, you must be extremely careful. If there is anything in particular you need, you may tell me. I can offer some advice."
"What is the most valuable item in the hall?"
"Ancient Profound Mountain was founded upon martial arts, and there are three most precious treasures in the hall. First is Ancient Profound Mountain's sect-defending martial art, the Ancient Profound Divine Art. There is no need to say more about that.