To be fair, after hearing these words, Lynn's safest and most rational choice would have been to turn around and leave immediately.
Just like other Morning Star wizards who had entered this place before.
At this moment, he finally understood why, after so long, no one had bothered with the bag.
The Rogers family name carries too much weight.
The oppressive aura emanating from that ancestor of the Morning Star Realm was enough to make any Morning Star wizard with a shred of reason back down.
Indeed, the Rogers family's inherited secret techniques are extremely valuable.
But the prerequisite is that you have to be alive to use it.
However, Lynn did not turn around and leave immediately.
His eyes flickered slightly, but his thoughts were racing as he analyzed and weighed every piece of information the other party had given him.
If what the other party said is true; if the Rogers family really couldn't spare enough resources to hunt them down; if that so-called "gap period" really was a full fifty years...
So, for him, this deal... doesn't seem unacceptable.
Of course, Lynn knew very well.
Even with his talent of "Heaven rewards diligence" and even with the secret techniques passed down through the Rogers family, it would be impossible for him to reach the Morning Star Realm and stand up to such a behemoth within just fifty years.
But the key issue has never been direct confrontation.
As the other party said, fifty years is enough time to "fly far away".
Lynn originally planned to go to the Eastern Region, to the Natural God Dynasty, and to enter the territory of the Natural Wizards.
Fifty years from now, even if the Rogers family completes their interdimensional expedition and comes back to settle old scores, he will already be far away.
The territory of the Nature Wizards is quite far from the Abyss Furnace.
Even the Rogers family wouldn't go to such lengths to hunt down a mere fourth-level wizard.
In this way, the "Rogers family's secret techniques," which were originally extremely difficult to handle, are no longer completely untouchable taboos.
not to mention.
Once you miss this opportunity, you might not find another one.
Such methods that directly aid in understanding rules are extremely rare.
It's either incredibly difficult or ridiculously valuable.
With his current net worth, he simply cannot afford it.
Of course, Lynn wasn't without other options.
The path chosen by the wizard Alder was now laid out before them.
Become an enforcement wizard, enjoy preferential treatment in resources from the Wizard Council, and acquire a large number of precious books, secret techniques, and cultivation methods.
But the cost is equally clear and heavy.
Enforcement wizards are not free.
The Wizarding Council has an irresistible control over it.
Lynn knew this all too well.
During his time in the Spirit Eye Forge, he had long been tormented by the feeling of being bound and controlled.
Now that he has finally broken free of his shackles and regained control of his own destiny, how could he possibly put himself in another cage?
With this in mind, Lynn had already made up his mind.
He wants the Rogers family's secret techniques, but he can't be too hasty in asking for them.
This kind of hot potato should be slashed hard!
………………
Thinking of this, Lynn's brows furrowed slowly, and his tone became hesitant and calculating, as if he was really debating whether to take on this troublesome deal.
"The true situation of the Rogers family is ultimately only your side of the story."
"How can I believe something just because it's said?"
"Could you... perhaps ask Master Youfang to come forward and testify on this matter?"
Upon hearing this, Hedley and Tina in the purple bracelet did not show any disappointment; on the contrary, they both perked up.
They knew all too well what this meant.
Even after all the risks, troubles, and even the most fatal background had been laid out and explained, the Morning Star Wizard still did not choose to leave.
Even if the tone is hesitant and cautious, it in itself indicates that the transaction still has the possibility of proceeding!
Without hesitation, Hedley raised his arm, and the purple bracelet on his wrist lit up, spreading out unique and subtle mental fluctuations.
The next moment, Tina's voice rang out, her tone calm and solemn:
"The unfamiliar Morning Star Wizard, everything I have said about the Rogers family is true."
"However... Master Youfang cannot testify about this matter."
She paused, then her tone suddenly became serious:
"But I can guarantee..."
"In the name of Tina Rogers, Morning Star Wizard of the Rogers family!"
As these words fell, a wave of spiritual energy bearing the mark of the Morning Star level faintly emanated from the purple bracelet; though weak, it was undeniably real.
"Hmm? So it was... an inside job... a mole within our own ranks?"
Lynn's heart stirred slightly, and he instantly understood the essence of the matter.
In this way, he was no longer worried that the other party was deceiving him.
After all, that inherited secret technique requires the soul essence of the Rogers family as a catalyst.
Whether it's true or false, all that's needed is for the other party to hand over a portion of their soul essence, and it will be immediately clear.
However, Lynn had already decided to lower the price, so it was impossible for her to agree so easily.
His brow furrowed again, his tone still tinged with doubt:
"Gentlemen, why don't you try to see things from each other's perspective?"
"If you were in my position, would you so easily believe everything?"
"The inner workings of the Rogers family, your predicament, the true effects of that inherited secret technique..."
"Even the wandering monk could not testify to this."
"From any perspective, there is far too much lack of transparency here."
Both Hedley and Tina felt their hearts sink at the same time.
But then Lynn abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming meaningful:
"Of course... I am indeed somewhat interested in this inherited secret technique."
"Those potential troubles are not unacceptable."
"However, since there are gaps in the information, the value of this secret technique in my hands should naturally be lowered accordingly."
At this point, the meaning couldn't be clearer.
He wants to lower the price.
Tina paused for a moment, then lowered her voice, revealing a hint of determination:
"Sir, please speak frankly."
Lynn's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile so faint it was almost imperceptible.
Then, he slowly opened his mouth and stated the bargaining chips and conditions he could offer.
Almost simultaneously, purple ripples spread out within the pouch, completely isolating it from internal and external perception. Apart from the wandering master, no one could observe the information inside.
Even if he were the wandering monk, he wouldn't risk damaging his reputation by rashly observing this place and attracting the attention of those inside...
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A moment later, in a more profound void chamber, a completely different scene came into view.
This place has been transformed into a bar.
Although it is called a dark wizard exchange meeting, it is obviously not just about continuous transactions. There are also places for people to relax and rest for a while, and this is one of them.
A figure stepped in.
Lynn glanced around and noticed that the bar's decor had an unsettling "unique aesthetic."
The tables and chairs are not made of wood, stone, or metal, but rather shaped from purplish-red fleshy tissue, with gently undulating surfaces that seem to still retain a faint pulse of life.
The surrounding walls were semi-transparent, and one could clearly see the thick blood vessels of the Void Spirit winding and flowing within them. The dark red blood circulated endlessly in the veins like a slow river.
Lynn didn't linger there and soon spotted two familiar figures waving at him from the crowd.
The Sea King of Storms and the Wizard of Alder.
He walked straight over, striding confidently.
After taking their seats, Lynn casually ordered a drink that looked "relatively normal" before starting to talk to the two of them.
"Judging from your expressions..."
Lynn smiled and said, a slight upturn at the corners of her lips.
"I think I gained a lot from this exchange meeting."
"The wizarding civilization is indeed unfathomable."
The Sea Emperor of Surging Waves first let out a long sigh, his eyes still filled with lingering shock.
"This is just an exchange meeting hosted by a being at the perfect level of a sixth-level creature, yet it has already gathered so many precious and strange items... It's really dazzling."
As he spoke, a self-deprecating bitter smile appeared on his face:
"Before I came, I thought I was quite well prepared, but I didn't expect..."
"The supplies brought by the trade were exhausted in less than ten transactions."
However, these words, when heard by Lynn and the wizard Alder, carried a hint of "Versailles".
After all, the Sea Emperor of Surging Waves is a level 5 perfect being, whose foundation and accumulation are far beyond what they can compare to.
In terms of the actual number of transactions, even if Lynn and Wizard Ald combined, they probably wouldn't be able to surpass him alone.
"This time, I finally bought what I really needed."
Wizard Alder picked up the strange drink in front of him, which was constantly bubbling with purple bubbles, took a small sip, and spoke calmly.
"Overall, it was a worthwhile trip."
"Green Forest Wizard, judging from your expression, your harvest must have been quite good, right?"
Upon hearing this, Lynn simply smiled and nodded, tacitly acknowledging the assessment.
The three chatted casually for a while, exchanging their experiences and feelings, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.
However, the conversation soon returned to the real purpose of their trip.
The Sea Emperor turned his gaze to Wizard Ald, his tone direct and crisp:
"The Wizard of Ord".
“You contacted me and Qinglin Wizard earlier, saying you had something important to tell me.”
"What exactly happened?"
He and Lynn were originally acting independently, but at the same time they received a message from Wizard Alder, requesting that they meet here.
This bar was the place where the three of them had agreed to meet.
Wizard Alder didn't keep us in suspense and went straight to the point:
"The Dark Wizards' Exchange Meeting is indeed a rare event, as it brings together many resources that are almost impossible to find outside the world."
"But similarly, those things are also incredibly expensive."
His gaze swept over Lynn and the Sea Emperor one by one, his tone calm:
"With our current wealth, we'll reach our limit after a few moves here... I'm sure you two have already realized this after taking a look around."
Lynn and the Sea Emperor nodded slightly, not denying it.
Seeing that the two agreed, Wizard Ald changed the subject, lowering his voice slightly:
"However, besides simply trading money, the Dark Wizard Exchange Meeting also hides a fortuitous opportunity..."
"And this opportunity is related to that wandering master and the void spirits he controls."
"oh?"
Upon hearing this, Lynn and the Sea Emperor of Storms immediately perked up.
At the Shadow Forge, Ald mentioned that the Shadow Library held hidden opportunities, and the Shadowweaver Solas indeed gave them far more than they expected.
Now, there are similar "opportunities" within this void spirit realm?
Seeing the obvious interest on their faces, Wizard Alder slowly said:
"I know what you're thinking."
"But the Lord of the Shadow Library acts as he pleases, granting opportunities without ever asking for anything in return."
“But the wandering monks are different.”
His tone became realistic and calm:
“He is the organizer of the Dark Wizards’ Exchange and the controller of the Void Wanderers. Naturally, he wouldn’t just hand over benefits to us for no reason.”
"So, what is called an opportunity is actually an exchange."
Lynn and the Sea Emperor were not surprised by this.
If the Wandering Master were truly the kind of person who squanders wealth everywhere, he wouldn't be able to maintain his current position in the Black Wizard's territory.
Wizard Ald continued to explain:
"The opportunity I'm talking about is related to the void spirit beneath our feet and the place we're in."
"As we all know, Void Wanderers spend most of their time roaming the deeper layers of the material plane, and even more so, they reside in the rule layer of the energy plane."
"But the rule layer is not a pure place."
He raised his hand and gestured slightly:
"Over time, those messy, disordered, and incomplete fragments of rules will attach to the surface of the wandering spirit in the void, and even to a deeper level, like barnacles."
"You've already seen those remnants of rules on the back of the Void Wanderer... in the Bone Wasteland, haven't you?"
The two nodded again.
"Those remaining rules are exposed, so their impact on the Void Wanderers is still relatively limited."
"But some fragments of the rules have already entered its body."
Wizard Ald paused subtly, then offered a vivid analogy:
"It's like an ordinary person eating fish and getting a fishbone stuck in their throat."
"These fragments of rules will continue to torment the Void Spirit and affect its state."
"therefore……"
His gaze sharpened, and his voice became serious:
“At every Dark Wizards’ gathering, the Wanderer would set out a condition.”
"As long as someone is willing to lend a hand and assist the Void Spirit in clearing away the fragments of rules within its body..."
"The Wandering Lord then allowed them to establish a brief mental link with the Void Wanderers."
"By using the perception of the Void Spirit, one can glimpse the outside world and even... touch upon a deeper level of rules."
"outside world?!"
Upon hearing the word, both Lynn and the Sea Emperor were startled, but then they realized what it meant.
"The Void Spirit... has already entered the energy plane?"
Lynn subconsciously pressed for an answer.
Wizard Alder nodded slightly, his tone calm, yet carrying an air of matter-of-fact acceptance.
"good."
At this moment, they were inside the internal organs of the Void Wanderer, while the giant beast itself had long since left the material plane and entered the depths of the energy plane.
If one can briefly establish a mental link with a Void Wanderer, then what one "sees" will no longer be the appearance of the Wizarding World that has been filtered and constrained by the rules of the plane.
Rather, it is the energy plane itself.
That was the most naked and primitive state of the rules, with intricate patterns of rules intertwined and energy factors omnipresent like the tides.
Normally, whether in the wizarding world or other civilizations, it is extremely difficult to clearly perceive these things.
But here, they are densely packed into our senses, almost without any concealment.
This is an opportunity that cannot be replicated for any being at the Morning Star level.
Whether it's Morning Star wizards like Lynn and Ald, or the powerful being from another civilization, the Sea Emperor of the Tide, who is also at the level of a perfect fifth-grade cultivator, they are all like this.
Therefore, when Wizard Ald finished speaking, the outcome was self-evident.
Lynn and the Sea Emperor exchanged a glance, and then expressed their stance without hesitation.
"Then let's wait."
Wizard Ald nodded, his gaze drifting out of the bar and into the depths of the pulsating walls of the cavity:
"Wait for the tour organizer to announce..."
"The operation to clear the fragments of rules from the Void Wanderers has officially begun." (End of Chapter)
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