The Golden House and the Beauty Fair as Jade

In the Desolate Ancient City, within the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion.

Xu Caichen had no idea how many books he had read on the third floor. These books were all classic ancient texts left behind by the Desolate Ancient City, including some masterpieces.

The more he read, the more excited he became, completely immersed in the ocean of knowledge, and his cultivation level increased without him even realizing it.

Just as Xu Caichen put down the last book, he had an epiphany.

He then sat cross-legged and began cultivating, and several dozen days later...

Xu Caichen slowly opened his eyes, murmuring, "Finally, I've reached the Spirit Nurturing Layer 2."

He had barely finished speaking when the spirit's voice came from the side.

"Caichen, I observe that your breakthrough is not merely a simple matter; your Literary Intent seems to have reached a new level as well."

Xu Caichen stood up, cupped his hands towards the artifact spirit beside him, and said, "This junior's Literary Intent is indeed complete, and the Vast Righteous Qi Art I have cultivated has also been greatly perfected. I am very grateful for the guidance you have given me these past few days."

The spirit waved its hand. "No need for such formalities. You've allowed me to read such a masterpiece, and I've benefited immensely."

It paused for a moment and continued, "According to the rules of this Ten Thousand Books Pavilion, I must test you. If you can pass my test, you can choose a treasure from this Ten Thousand Books Pavilion."

Upon hearing this, Xu Caichen immediately cupped his hands and said, "Please examine me, senior."

"Good."

The spirit began to test Xu Caichen's knowledge.

One person and one spirit, one question and one answer, and seven days and seven nights passed by unnoticed.

"Well!"

After hearing Xu Caichen's answer to his last question, the spirit said "good" twice.

"In this Ten Thousand Books Pavilion, this is the first time I've encountered someone as devoted to learning as you. It's a pity that the Desolate Ancient City never had a disciple like you in the past."

Upon hearing this, Xu Caichen instinctively asked, "Senior, knowing that I am not a disciple of the Desolate Ancient City, why are you still so generous in guiding me?"

The spirit laughed and said, "The Desolate Ancient City has been destroyed for countless years. I am only alive because I have a spirit, not a life. What's the point of caring whether you are a disciple of the Desolate Ancient City?"

After listening, Xu Caichen bowed to the spirit of the artifact and said, "Senior, you have a magnanimous heart. I admire you."

"Alright, enough of that. Come with me."

As the spirit spoke, it walked deeper into the third floor of the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion. A short while later, a hidden compartment opened.

Inside were two boxes, which the spirit casually opened.

One of the boxes shone brightly with Jin Guang, revealing a miniature golden palace, crafted from gold and radiating holy light, standing before Xu Caichen.

The other box contained a rare and beautiful jade, emanating a warm aura that made one want to carry it with them.

The spirit began its introduction. "As the saying goes, 'There are Golden House and beautiful women in books.' This Golden House is a quasi-divine artifact. It can be used to fight enemies and also to live in. Moreover, it can travel 100,000 miles a day. It can be described as a rare treasure."

This other piece of jade is called the Immortal Jade. It is said that the first city lord of the Desolate Ancient City obtained it from the Desolate Ancient Emperor, and it is imbued with the aura of the Immortal Emperor. This jade is said to have the power to reshape the bodies of the dead and bring them back to life, but only women can use it.

After hearing the spirit's introduction, Xu Caichen said without hesitation, "Senior, I choose this Immortal Jade."

"Oh?"

The spirit asked curiously, "May I know why you chose this piece of jade?"

Xu Caichen smiled and said, "Nothing more than wanting to bring my wife back to life."

When he spoke of his wife, a deep sense of longing appeared on his face and in his eyes.

"Could you tell me your love story? I really enjoy reading these kinds of stories."

After the spirit finished speaking, it realized it had misspoke and gave an embarrassed but polite smile.

Xu Caichen did not hide anything and told the spirit his whole story.

The artifact spirit had previously thought that this kid's dedication was just talk, but it never expected that he was actually a talented person.

"I truly envy Caichen's life. In that case, you may take the Golden House and the Immortal Jade with you."

Xu Caichen bowed slightly to the artifact spirit. "I appreciate your kindness, senior, but I cannot comply, as this is the rule of the Ten Thousand Books Pavilion."

The spirit, quite annoyed, replied, "What rules? It's all up to me. After this parting, I don't know how many years it will be before I see you again. I've finally met a young man who suits my taste, so you can take this Golden House with you."

Seeing that his senior was angry, Xu Caichen immediately said, "I dare not refuse such a gift from an elder; then I will accept it."

"That's more like it."

The spirit waved its hand, closing the two boxes and casually handing them to Xu Caichen.

After storing the two treasures in his storage ring, Xu Caichen took out the sacred wine given to him by his master from his own storage ring.

"Senior, it's been a long time since we last met. I have three great passions: beautiful women, literature, and fine wine. If you don't mind, let's have a drink here today."

"Good."

The spirit agreed without hesitation.

A corner of the royal court.

Looking at his haul, Ye Beixuan smiled happily. He had never obtained so many treasures in his previous life.

He also failed to discover the secrets within the Primordial Chaos Mirror. Several days ago, after he had cultivated his Primordial Chaos Intent to perfection, he unexpectedly awakened the spirit of the Primordial Chaos Mirror.

From the Mirror Spirit, he learned that the Pseudo Primordial Chaos Mirror in his hand was forged from a fragment of the original Primordial Chaos Mirror Primordial Chaos Mirror, which was a supreme immortal artifact.

To obtain the original Primordial Chaos Mirror, one must find the remaining eight fragments of the Primordial Chaos Mirror.

Ye Beixuan tidied himself up and decided to go find his fellow disciples. With their master's Sword Jade protecting them, his fellow disciples would definitely be safe.

The Imperial Concubine's Palace.

"My name Samsara, and as the saying goes: Samsara is boundless..."

As Chu Caiyi listened to the voice of the Samsara Demon God, she comprehended the Samsara True Intent. As the voice of the Samsara Demon God dissipated, she felt that another True Intent had been added to her body. She did not notice that in her sea of consciousness, another layer of the seal on the woman's body had been broken.

She slowly opened her eyes, saw Qin Qin beside her, and immediately stood up, bowed, and said, "Thank you for protecting me, Senior Sister."

Qin Qin smiled and said, "Junior sister, there's no need for such formalities. Did you gain anything this time?"

Chu Caiyi said, "To be honest, Senior Sister, I have also communicated with another Chaos Demon God and mastered its Devil God power."

Qin Qin: "..."

She felt nothing but envy; Junior Sister Caiyi truly lived up to her reputation as a disciple who could alarm the Dean.

However, she quickly adjusted her mindset. In the past two and a half years, she has made considerable progress. Her Zither Intent have reached the Great Perfection, and even her Eye of World Destruction shows signs of breakthrough.

Qin Qin smiled and said, "In that case, junior sister, let's go together to find our fellow disciples."

"Um."

Chu Caiyi and Qin Qin left the underground palace together...