Lin Xiuyuan stood there, his mind a complete blank, watching the old man's departing figure with a mixture of astonishment and fear.
Will you agree to do something?
I don't understand what the other party meant by doing this.
And they just left so decisively?
Is he genuinely uninterested in his "extraordinary treasure"? Or is it just a delaying tactic?
For a moment, every inch of the air around him seemed to be filled with a strong sense of danger, as if it wanted to completely engulf him, making him tremble all over.
"Congratulations, Junior Brother Lin! It seems that the jade crystal will fall soon."
A senior brother who noticed this scene from not far away saw the elder appear and seem to be giving Lin Xiuyuan pointers, and couldn't help but say with a hint of envy.
"Hehe, that's normal. After all, with Junior Brother Lin's talent, he's bound to get some jade crystals. Otherwise, who else could obtain them?"
"Indeed, Junior Brother Lin's talent seems to surpass even Senior Sister's, so obtaining the Jade Crystal is only natural! Alas, it's different for us. To obtain the Jade Crystal, unless a master takes a liking to us, we either need to break into the top ranks of the fourth or even fifth level of the Trial Tower, or achieve a high ranking in the Grand Competition. But how easy is that? How can we possibly compete with those disciples of the Cloud Sky lineage who specialize in combat techniques?"
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Several others then chimed in, making no attempt to hide their envy.
Lin Xiuyuan was still in a daze when he heard the words behind him. He had no choice but to turn around and force a smile.
What they see as an opportunity may be a fatal disaster for Lin Xiuyuan...
After exchanging a few polite words, he lost interest in staying there and continued to study the jade slip trial.
Xuan Zhilin Xiuyuan left in a hurry, which made the other disciples who saw it feel a little strange.
However, it was only when the opportunity presented itself that Lin Xiuyuan felt somewhat excited...
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After leaving the main peak, Lin Xiuyuan immediately returned to the cave.
He moved at an extremely fast speed all the way, directly activating the "Soaring Sword Escape" technique, increasing his speed again and again, streaking across the sky like a shooting star.
If it weren't strange to use a teleportation technique out of nowhere, and if it weren't for the fact that it would easily attract attention, I'm afraid I would have already used one teleportation technique after another.
Only after returning to his cave, activating all the formations, and closing the stone door in the secret chamber did Lin Xiuyuan feel somewhat at ease.
In an instant, Lin Xiuyuan's expression turned completely gloomy, his brows furrowed with a dark cloud.
In the quiet, secluded room, one could clearly hear the heart pounding violently.
It was as if an overwhelming and intense sense of danger surrounded him, like waves crashing around him, threatening to engulf him completely...
"I never expected that they could see through this? How long have they been observing me? The person who guards the tower? They can actually observe my comprehension of the jade slip trial directly through the formation. This is something I could never have imagined even if I racked my brains."
Lin Xiuyuan had planned everything meticulously, but he never expected that he would reveal a flaw while comprehending the jade slip trial.
He had always been cautious, selling talismans multiple times, either by traveling far away or by disguising himself, all to avoid revealing this opportunity. At most, people would guess that he had a good talent for talismans, which served as a cover to minimize the presence of this immortal connection with the purple talisman.
However, the possibility that it would reveal a flaw during the trial of comprehending the jade slip is completely unpredictable and beyond any comprehension.
"Fortunately, the treasures of heaven and earth are mysterious and wondrous. At most, they will only suspect that I have a treasure on me. Although it is equally coveted, it is still better than revealing the existence of the Purple Talisman. If this immortal opportunity of the Purple Talisman is exposed, then I will be left with no one to turn to for help!"
Lin Xiuyuan found a bittersweet humor in his words, muttering to himself with a hint of relief.
These wondrous and mysterious treasures are born from heaven and earth and are generally called mountain treasures because most of them are nurtured by spiritual veins.
They possess various mysteries. For example, the Demon Purification Bottle can use spirit stones to generate pure demonic energy, helping demonic beasts improve their cultivation. Liu Rong's Corpse Chain can assist in corpse refining, enhancing the intensity of the refining process. Others can gather spiritual energy and, when worn year-round, can aid in cultivation or accelerate the cultivation process.
Many of them can serve as powerful divine weapons, with power no less than that of magical treasures, or possess special mysteries that surpass magical treasures in certain aspects.
Some even possess mysterious powers that can enhance one's spiritual roots and talents, truly defying fate and changing one's destiny.
Therefore, it is not too far-fetched that rare treasures can increase one's understanding of talismanic arts, or even one's understanding of cultivation.
Therefore, at most, that person would be certain that he possessed a rare treasure, not a purple talisman treasure that was countless times stronger!
"But if covetousness arises, what difference does it make whether it's a rare treasure or a purple talisman? It only affects the intensity of the covetousness, at most giving them a little more room to maneuver, but it doesn't change the fact that this is a great disaster."
Lin Xiuyuan shook his head and smiled wryly, but then a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, and he murmured, "However, judging from that uncle's tone and expression, I have a strange feeling that he is really not very interested, just as he said? He doesn't seem to pose any threat to my life?"
The thought flashed through his mind, but Lin Xiuyuan immediately shook his head, stopping himself from having this dangerous idea.
"You can't think like that. To think like that is tantamount to courting death! How many years has the other party lived? He must be at least a Purple Mansion stage cultivator! He's become a monster with age. It would be a piece of cake for him to keep me calm and hide his true intentions."
"Fortunately, we are currently within the mountain gate, so our safety is somewhat guaranteed... We shouldn't panic too much; we need to think of a solution!"
"I hope to win the grand competition. If I can obtain a jade crystal and become an apprentice of an elder, I might feel more at ease. Perhaps there are similar treasures outside. If I can acquire them, maybe I can resolve this crisis?"
Lin Xiuyuan felt a little more at ease. Although his situation was somewhat dangerous, it was not yet a hopeless predicament.
If it is merely considered a rare treasure, rather than revealing the supreme opportunity of the Purple Talisman, then the level of danger is naturally different.
It's unlikely that the former would kill a disciple to seize a rare treasure and then betray the sect. However, if it were the latter, then that possibility certainly exists.
However, the latter probability is obviously very low, unless Lin Xiuyuan voluntarily releases his divine sense to allow others to spy on him. Or perhaps there is a highly skilled cultivator who can detect it with a single thought; otherwise, the possibility of the purple talisman being exposed is very low.
The worst-case scenario, as it is now, would be being suspected of possessing a mysterious and extraordinary treasure!
"But they want me to agree to something? Is this a delaying tactic, or have I unknowingly gotten involved in something? Or do I possess some skills that have caught their eye..."
"Why has the other party been observing me through the formation? Could it be because of my recent reputation as a 'monster'? Has it attracted their attention...?"
For a time, although Lin Xiuyuan felt that he was not yet in a desperate situation, his heart was not at peace. His mind was racing, and he felt a bit annoyed. He remained in a state of unease for a long time...
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