Entering the Tong Pass Treasury

"Good, Brother Qin is indeed straightforward."

"Having connections in the court makes it easier to get an official position. It seems that we made the right choice in insisting on recommending Brother Qin to be the Deputy Prefect!"

After returning to the top of the clouds in Tongguan Prefecture, the group recorded their journey through the Endless Fire Domain in a book and then put it on a plate.

Lin Yi then followed Wu Shi and received many items, such as the robe of the Northern Guard Deputy Prefect and the Token of his subordinates.

Just as Wu Shi had predicted, all of the Northern Guard Deputy Prefect's subordinates had resigned from their positions and left Tongguan Prefecture.

If Lin Yi wants to be a good Northern Guard Deputy Prefect, he needs to recruit enough people in a short period of time to patrol the Northern Domain for him.

Cloud Peak Grand Hall, Wu Shi said, "There is still more than half a month until the Dragon Phoenix Banquet and Dragon Phoenix Banquet, you must take on the responsibility of the North Guard and not let the Demonic Cultivator take advantage of the situation."

Lin Yi nodded and asked, "What about the quota for the Ancient Secret Realm?"

On the way back, Lin Yi asked Fufeng, Huang Xian, You Huoli and others for some information.

The Ancient Secret Realm is the most precious secret realm in Martial Saint City, and it is divided into an outer area and a core area.

The spots in the core areas are precious, and Lin Yi obtained one of those core spots this time.

As for the outer areas, there are also quotas, which are the most coveted places for all the seventh realm Martial Saint.

It is said that the outer perimeter of the Ancient Secret Realm contains a large number of registered Heaven and Earth Power, such as the Purple Sky Golden Thunder born in Thunder Valley and the Frigid Ice Water Stream born in the Abyss...

Although these Heaven and Earth Power cannot be used for refining, if one can study the source Domain from the side, it can greatly accelerate the speed of Domain comprehension.

Wu Shi glanced at Lin Yi and said, "I'll let you know about the Ancient Secret Realm realm quota later. I don't have any information right now."

Lin Yi then asked, "Do I have a chance at the peripheral spots?"

Although Lin Yi's current Domain speed is already extremely fast, if he could use the Heaven and Earth Power to comprehend his Domain, it would greatly shorten the formation speed of Lin Yi's Eight Laws of Qiankun Domain.

"That's all. The outer area spots are allocated every ten years. The last time was seven years ago. You've just entered the Martial Saint, so you'll have to wait another three years."

Since Lin Yi had inquired about the number of spots available in the outer perimeter of the secret realm, he naturally knew that they were allocated once every ten years.

But he didn't believe that Wu Shi, as the Deputy Prefecture Lord of Tong Pass, couldn't use connections.

As if knowing what Lin Yi was thinking, Wu Shi's voice gradually turned cold. "First, do a good job with the North Guard, otherwise, not to mention the peripheral quota, I won't give you even the core quota."

Seeing Wu Shi's anger, Lin Yi shook his head and dared not speak again.

This cheap master of his is good in every way, but when it comes to discussing the duties of the Tongguan Prefecture, he not only becomes exceptionally serious, but also stern in attitude.

After leaving the Prefect of Tong Pass, Lin Yi planned to take a look at the Treasure Vault first.

But then, a figure in a moon-white brocade dress slowly emerged from the clouds.

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow. "What brings you here?"

"Hmph, if I hadn't come, would you have hidden away in the Scripture Repository again? Not even coming home?"

The figure was none other than Gu Tianxue.

Gu Tianxue's hair was styled in a high bun, secured with a jade hairpin. A few strands of hair fell beside her fair cheeks, making her skin appear even whiter than snow. She was dressed like a married woman from Ancient Domain.

Her eyebrows and eyes were exquisitely beautiful, and her eyes were like a clear spring, sparkling with every glance. She stared intently at Lin Yi, as if Lin Yi might run away somewhere.

Lin Yi took a deep breath. "What I mean is, how can you get into Tongguan Prefecture?"

Gu Tianxue stepped forward, took out an identity token, and said, "After you left, I also joined Tongguan Prefecture. Now I am the Logistics Procurement Officer of Tongguan Prefecture, responsible for Logistics Procurement Officer. I am your subordinate, so I can freely enter and leave Tongguan Prefecture."

Lin Yi was surprised; the Gu Family's network of connections was quite impressive, allowing Gu Tianxue to infiltrate Tongguan Prefecture in just a few days.

"What kind of colleague? At most, he's my subordinate."

Gu Tianxue pouted and said, "Although the Garrison Commander holds a high position and wields great power, he can only be considered a regional official and cannot control the people in Tongguan Prefecture."

"I almost forgot to tell you, I'm no longer the Garrison Commander."

Gu Tianxue frowned, her eyes flashing with anger. "Could it be that someone demoted you?"

"It seems you are unaware that I am already the Northern Guard Deputy Prefect."

Lin Yi took out the North Guard Jade Token.

Gu Tianxue asked in surprise, "So, you really became the Deputy Prefect the Endless Fire Domain Trial?"

As a member of the Gu Family, she knew that the Qian Family was secretly pushing for Ai Bai's Endless Fire Domain Trial, intending to make the Qian Family's current Garrison Commander Deputy Prefecture Lord of Tong Pass.

Even though she knew Lin Yi had many tricks up his sleeve and unfathomable strength, she didn't think he could win the position of Deputy Prefecture Lord of Tong Pass.

But reality was the opposite of what she had guessed; Lin Yi had actually returned as the Northern Guard Deputy Prefect.

So, the Qian Family's plan failed?

"You think you can become the Deputy Prefect all by yourself?"

"Of course not. All ten Tong Pass Guardian support me, as does my master Wushi Deputy Prefecture Lord."

Lin Yi didn't intend to hide anything from Gu Tianxue Gu Tianxue and told her some important information so that Gu Tianxue could help him analyze things more thoroughly.

"Your master is Wu Shi?"

Hearing this, Gu Tianxue was even more surprised and then fell into thought.

At that moment, a figure flashed by in the distance; it was You Huoli.

"Brother Qin... and... Sister-in-law."

When You Huoli saw Gu Tianxue, You Huoli stunned and didn't know how to address her. After all, Gu Tianxue was of the same generation as his nephew and niece, and was too young.

But there was nothing he could do; he was about the same age as Qin Jian, so he could only address him as "Sister-in-law."

Gu Tianxue wasn't embarrassed by the way she was addressed; she turned slightly to the side in a gesture of respect, appearing poised and graceful.

As You Huoli scanned Gu Tianxue's stunning face up close, he exclaimed inwardly. He finally understood why many people in Martial Saint City had insulted Qin Jian, calling him an old cow eating young grass.

How could marrying such a young, beautiful, and stunningly gorgeous noblewoman not arouse jealousy?

If he had met a woman like her when he was young, he would definitely have pursued her with all his might.

You Huoli his hands in greeting. "Three days Li now, I plan to hold a banquet at my home. I would be honored if Brother Qin and his wife could grace us with their presence."

"Three days later... okay."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and then spoke.

As far as he knew, the Li Family Treasury contained Talent Stone, and if his own abilities weren't up to par, he would have to take matters into his own hands.

"We'll be waiting for you both at Li time..."

After You Huoli, Gu Tianxue still wanted to ask Lin Yi about the details of his apprenticeship.

But at this moment, one by one, the Garrison Commander passed by and greeted Lin Yi and Gu Tianxue warmly.

"Brother Qin, Sister-in-law..."

This includes Shao Lian, Qian Sanliang, Kun Haori, and others.

After the Garrison Commander had all left, Gu Tianxue couldn't help but nod her little head and say, "Your popularity is much better than before. I now finally believe that all ten Garrison Commander supported you, but how exactly did you do it?"

"I'll tell you later. Since you're here, come with me somewhere."

Where?

"Tongguan Prefecture Treasure Vault Tongguan Prefecture!"

Lin Yi waved his sleeve, causing a passage to appear in the Cloud Sea, and then led Gu Tianxue as a stream of light to step into it.

Before long, Lin Yi and his companion, who had been swirling in the Cloud Sea, landed on a floating sky island.

This island, shrouded in mist, is not large in area, but is shaded by ancient trees and lush and verdant.

In the center of the island is a passageway leading underground.

This is where the Tongguan Prefecture Treasure Vault is located.

There are quite a few Martial Saint guarding the island in Tongguan Prefecture, and the person leading the team is a Martial Saint at the peak of the sixth realm.

This sixth-realm guardian Martial Saint had a square face with strong lines, and beneath his thick eyebrows, a pair of bright and piercing eyes.

"We have come to greet Deputy Prefect Qin!"

Lin Yi nodded slightly, his expression calm, displaying the majesty of Deputy Prefect: "Wushi Deputy Prefecture Lord should have already instructed you. I need to enter the Treasure Vault to select treasures. Open the door!"

The square-faced Martial Saint hesitated, "Yes, but the person beside you is Diligent Collector... according to the rules, he is not qualified to enter..."

Lin Yi said calmly, "She is my wife and a person from Tongguan Prefecture. Why can't she come in? Open the door, and I'll take responsibility if anything happens."

Currently, in the entire Tongguan Prefecture, with the Mansion Master in seclusion, Lin Yi is second only to the Prefecture Lord and above all others.

Moreover, that "one person" was his master.

So what if you bring your wife into the Treasure Vault?

Now that he's become the Deputy Prefect, he has to use some arrogant privileges, otherwise he'd be a fool.

The square-faced Martial Saint had no choice but to open the Treasure Vault, though he could say nothing.

Gu Tianxue covered her mouth and chuckled, bowed to the guards, and then helped Lin Yi into the Treasure Vault vault.

Gu Tianxue clung tightly to Lin Yi's arm. "You're so domineering, I like it."

"What do you like? I didn't bring you down here for nothing. You've seen a lot, so help me pick out some treasures later."

"Alright, I've heard that the Tongguan Prefecture's Treasure Vault holds many treasures. I've never been inside before, and I'm quite curious."

After descending from the Treasure Vault, walk along a smooth passageway paved with crystal for a hundred meters, and you will see another gate.

A layer of mist flowed across the surface of the gate, emanating a powerful aura; it was clearly the work of his cheap master.

Lin Yi took out the Jade Token and sent a message to Wu Shi. Then, the clouds and mist on the door dispersed, and the door opened.

Behind the door, instead of various rare treasures, there was an old man with withered hair and a black robe.

This old man seemed to be Martial Saint, yet he didn't seem to be. His aura was faint and indistinct, making it difficult to discern his true level of cultivation.

The withered old man bowed and said, "Treasury Keeper. Greetings to you both."

Treasury Keeper?

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow slightly. Wu Shi hadn't told him that there was an old man of unknown cultivation level in the Treasure Vault.

However, the Tongguan Prefecture Treasure Vault, which houses the most precious treasures collected by Tongguan Prefecture throughout the ages, is the capital of Tongguan Prefecture. It is not surprising that a powerful figure similar to the "Sweeping Monk" might be hidden there.

Lin Yi dared not underestimate the old man, so he bowed respectfully and said, "Qin am the newly Northern Guard Deputy Prefect. I have come to greet you, senior. I have come to the Treasure Vault with the permission of the Wushi Deputy Prefecture Lord to choose a treasure that suits me."

The withered old man sized up Lin Yi for a moment, then said, "Alright, since you two have come here, you must not be enemies. Follow me."