The change in the guards' attitude showed that Daoist Shouyang was not too opposed to the arrival of Lin Yu and the black-robed high priest; at least they treated them with courtesy.
Neither the black-robed high priest nor Lin Yu said much, and followed the guards into the cave.
Although the Daoist Shouyang's cave dwelling is located in a barren place like the Netherworld Immortal Realm, it is actually a hidden paradise inside.
At first, the black-robed high priest and Lin Yu both thought it was just a mansion and nothing special, but after entering, they discovered that it was not simple at all.
This mansion is truly small but complete in every way.
The guards at the gate were not the only guards; they were merely an "appetizer." Inside the mansion were several cave dwellings, each guarded by a guard.
"No wonder this Daoist Shouyang has been able to survive in the Netherworld Immortal Realm for so long; his security measures are just too thorough," Lin Yu thought to himself.
However, this level of security is only enough to guard against ordinary cultivators. If someone like Lin Yu were to try his best to get in, even if the guards did their best, they probably wouldn't be able to stop him.
However, if one were to enter by force, even if one were to ask the Daoist Shouyang about something, he would likely not be very cooperative.
"There's a reason why Daoist Shouyang has been able to live in the Netherworld Immortal Realm for so long," the black-robed high priest remarked from the side.
Lin Yu turned his head and saw the black-robed high priest's expression as he surveyed the Shouyang Daoist's residence, seemingly with a hint of... envy?
Upon realizing this, Lin Yu couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
The black-robed high priest probably felt this way because he was terrified after being beaten up over the fragments of the Heaven-Mending Stone. But does he even consider the comparison between this Shouyang Daoist's residence and the ancient Phoenix Clan's habitat?
In any case, the Phoenix Ancestral Sea is a genuine immortal realm, not only vast in area but also home to many other races of demonic beasts.
The residence of Daoist Shouyang, located within the Netherworld Immortal Realm, was merely a cave.
In comparison, the residence of Daoist Shouyang was indeed completely enclosed and much safer, but it was still incomparable to the Phoenix Ancestral Sea.
Lin Yu thought to himself, seeing that the black-robed high priest had already withdrawn his "envious" gaze, he figured that the high priest must understand the difference between the two and wouldn't say anything childish.
In reality, the Netherworld Immortal Realm was undoubtedly the most dangerous place in the Dao Qi era. To ensure his safety and make sure he wouldn't be at the mercy of others, it was only natural to hire more guards.
Following the guards, Lin Yu and the black-robed high priest entered the mansion.
Upon entering the mansion, one sees a tall archway with three small cave dwellings on each side, which looks quite elaborate.
"Please follow me, both of you." The guard called to Lin Yu and the black-robed high priest, leading them towards the central archway.
Clearly, the other end of this largest archway is the highlight of this trip.
It's clear that although this Daoist priest from Shouyang is famous for his "useless image," he is actually quite particular about appearances.
Before entering, Lin Yu only thought the cave was excessively large, but once inside, he discovered that its decor was also quite sophisticated.
The ground was covered with gold, silver, and jade, and the carvings on the walls were all magnificent and resplendent.
If Lin Yu and the black-robed high priest hadn't just come in from outside, the magnificent scene would have made them forget that they were in a cave.
"This Daoist priest from Shouyang is quite particular," Lin Yu thought to himself as he observed the surrounding layout.
The glittering decorations may seem like a dazzling array, but those in the know can immediately tell that the arrangement is deliberate and cannot be taken lightly.
"I didn't expect this Daoist priest of Shouyang to be so rich." The black-robed high priest secretly transmitted his thoughts to Lin Yu.
Clearly, this scene was also beyond the High Priest's expectations.
Having heard various rumors about the Daoist Shouyang, the black-robed high priest had assumed that the Daoist's residence would be extremely shabby. Little did he know that reality was quite different from what he had imagined.
But upon closer reflection, it becomes clear that this Daoist Shouyang was, after all, the only cultivator left from the previous era. He knew far more than ordinary cultivators, and no matter how useless he was, he still held an extraordinary status.
Aside from a few rather barbaric individuals, most prominent and influential forces outwardly treat Daoist Shouyang with respect, so this level of courtesy is quite reasonable.
"That's right. Judging from its specifications, it's far superior to that of your ancient Phoenix Clan," Lin Yu transmitted his voice to the black-robed high priest.
Compared to the Daoist priest of Shouyang, the ancient Phoenix Clan's place was practically like a rural village.
The high priest in black robes naturally understood Lin Yu's meaning; it was definitely more of a self-deprecating joke.
After all, with Lin Yu's strength, gold coins and jade are merely external possessions; he can have as much as he wants, so why would he care?
That was definitely just a way of making fun of himself.
Thinking of this, the black-robed high priest immediately glared at Lin Yu.
Lin Yu smiled upon seeing this and remained silent.
The further they went inside, the more surprised the black-robed high priest and Lin Yu became. Of course, the scene inside was more shocking to the black-robed high priest, while Lin Yu was only slightly surprised.
As the master of the Primordial Hall, Lin Yu had seen everything. No matter how good the residence of Daoist Shouyang was, it couldn't compare to even a fraction of the Primordial Hall's.
Lin Yu was somewhat curious. It was no secret that the Netherworld Immortal Realm was in chaos and life was difficult; ordinary cultivators would never choose to settle there. So why would Daoist Shouyang choose this place?
Moreover, according to the black-robed high priest, the living environment in the Netherworld Immortal Realm during the Dao Qi era was not only harsh, but cultivation resources were also extremely scarce. Some cultivators had only fled to this place because they had nowhere else to go.
In other words, the Netherworld Immortal Realm is like a cage without shackles; it's easy to get in but hard to get out. Other cultivators would avoid such a place at all costs, so why would Daoist Shouyang settle here?
What's more, he settled here and even managed to find a cave to build such a magnificent mansion.
Moreover, judging from the state of the mansion's condition, it is clear that even if there have been battles in recent years, they were not large in scale and did not affect the interior of the mansion.
It seems that the word "good-for-nothing" contains a lot of exaggeration, and perhaps the truth is not so!