The little boy placed the two magic crystals heavily on the counter, and the once noisy inn became quiet. Everyone stared at the two magic crystals, and could feel the powerful energy contained within them.

Even the girl in the black dress had a gleam in her eyes. She picked up the magic crystal to examine it, her pretty face slightly surprised. "The quality of this magic crystal is really good. It's at least the kind of crystal you'd find inside a King-level magic object."

The little boy raised an eyebrow and said in a precocious manner, "Little Jasmine, quickly arrange some good wine and food for me."

The red-faced old man, holding a glass of wine, said, "Young master, where did you get the magic crystal? Is it the Butcher's? I heard the Butcher is looking for you. You'd better hide."

"This is what I got from killing monsters!"

The little boy proudly raised his head.

"Hahaha."

The customers at the inn didn't believe it.

Jasmine didn't care about the origin of the magic crystal. She put the magic crystal away and said indifferently, "I'll go prepare the wine and dishes."

At this moment, Qin Luo walked into the inn. He was dressed in white with white hair and had a kind smile on his face. Everyone who was chatting and laughing turned to look at the young Taoist priest who had entered the inn.

Qin Luo surveyed the inn's customers; it was more lively than he had imagined, filled with formidable figures. The little boy greeted him warmly, "Brother, sit here."

When Jasmine saw Qin Luo, her eyes were wary, and she asked coldly, "Who are you, and where did you come from?"

Qin Luo smiled and said softly, "My name is Qin Luo, and I come from Longhu Temple."

hiss!

The inn became quiet.

Some of the older, powerful figures had solemn expressions.

The little boy coughed, clenching his fist, and said with a serious face, "This is my brother. You all need to show him some respect from now on, or I'll beat you up."

"Hahaha!"

The guests in the inn were amused by the little boy, who then shouted, "No one is allowed to laugh!"

Qin Luo's eyes narrowed slightly. Judging from their reactions, some of them seemed to know about the Dragon Tiger Temple.

"Brother, come sit here."

The little boy led Qin Luo to a seat by the window, where they could see the blooming spider lilies outside, with more and more drifting along the River Styx into the distance.

Jasmine turned and walked deeper into the inn.

Qin Luo noticed that two people were playing chess at the next table. One was dressed in a blue robe with white hair, and had a refined and easygoing demeanor. He was playing white pieces. The other was dressed in a fitted black robe, and had a dignified expression. He was playing black pieces.

The middle-aged man in blue raised his head, looked at Qin Luo, and bowed, saying, "My name is Yan Nian, and I greet Daoist Qin."

The middle-aged man in black followed suit, bowing respectfully and laughing loudly, "Junior God Zhong Xiao greets Daoist Qin."

Qin Luo returned the greeting with a cupped hand. Not wanting to disturb their game, he smiled and said, "Please continue, you two."

"good!"

Yan Nian and Zhong Xiao continued playing chess.

Just as they were talking, a woman in red appeared beside Qin Luo. The usually arrogant little boy became restrained and wore a harmless smile.

The woman in red was stunningly beautiful. She smiled charmingly and said, "I am Li Hongshang, the proprietress of the Yellow Springs Inn. May I ask what brings you here, Daoist Master?"

The little boy said in a clear voice, "He is me..."

Li Hongshang gave the little boy a cold look, and he obediently shut his mouth. Qin Luo replied with a smile, "He brought me here."

"What brings you to the Forbidden Land of the Underworld, Taoist priest?"

"I want to visit the Cycle of Reincarnation."

Li Hongshang shook her head and sighed softly, "The cycle of reincarnation has been broken; they are all trapped here."

Qin Luo asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why is the cycle of reincarnation broken?"

Li Hongshang squinted and said softly, "You'll have to ask your Longhu Temple's founder."

Qin Luo suddenly realized why they looked shocked when they heard about Longhu Temple. It seemed that their patriarch had done something earth-shattering in the underworld. No wonder his master had said that even the King of Hell had to give Longhu Temple face.