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This piece of gold paper arrived unexpectedly, and whether to keep it or not remains to be discussed...
He placed it on the table.
Lin Qiubai took out the two stalks of Essence Grass and examined them closely. The needle-like long leaves resembled intricately carved jade, with mysterious nuances shimmering on their surface, akin to arcs of lightning. His fingers tingled as a result.
"Good as it is, unfortunately, the quantity is too small!"
Lin Qiubai sighed. His "Half-Step Gun Intent" would not be enough to elevate to a complete Gun Intent with just these two stalks of Essence Grass...
To obtain Essence Grass in the grand competition at the age of twenty, one would need to place in the top three.
He was not afraid of being in the top ten.
However, being five years younger than those prodigies and still making it into the top three seemed somewhat unrealistic.
After all, among those prodigies were many who had reached the Third Layer of Yuan Dan Realm and possessed formidable combat abilities.
In a head-on confrontation, Lin Qiubai would not come out on top. Moreover, if he forced out his opponent's trump cards, he would be at a disadvantage.
After all, he had two trump cards: one that could not be revealed and another that should not be flaunted around.
At present, this letter from Xiahou Prefect offered Lin Qiubai a glimmer of possibility.
Would there be more Essence Grass in the hands of the Xiahou Prefect?
The answer is affirmative.
Otherwise, the Golden Paper wouldn't be so empty; aside from the six words from the Xiahou Prefectural Lord's Mansion, there were no other words.
Lin Qiubai took a deep breath.
The Xiahou Prefect's tactic of fishing with bait, where only those willing to take the hook would do so, had won his admiration.
He had to take the bait.
And he needed to bite down on something that would make even the Xiahou Prefect feel pain!
With this thought in mind, Lin Qiubai dressed and headed out.
To avoid being recognized, he changed his usual style and donned a blue long robe, leaving the Li Mansion's backyard discreetly.
The path was shaded and cool, with ancient trees towering above, birds chirping, and Spirit Beasts leaping about. Various Mystical Herbs took root and thrived among the branches.
The scent of herbs wafted through the air for hundreds of meters, like a secluded orchid in an empty valley, refreshing and uplifting.
"Surprisingly, no one is picking them..."
Lin Qiubai mused slightly but soon noticed that not far away, among the tall buildings, a Holy Dragon Guard from the Creation Realm had set its sights on him.
With an awkward smile, Lin Qiubai dismissed the thought and stood before the grand entrance of the State Lord's Mansion.
Two massive Pixiu stone statues flanked the entrance, exuding a formidable aura that deterred any rash actions.
The Golden Paper served as proof of Lin Qiubai's identity.
He displayed it.
The guard's expression changed, looking at Lin Qiubai with surprise.
Such a Golden Paper invitation might not be issued even once a year. Yet, this young man had casually produced it.
"Please wait a moment."
The guard slightly bowed, and the guard on the right turned and quickly walked into the mansion.
After a brief wait, a voluptuous mature woman arrived at the entrance, leading Lin Qiubai into the State Lord's Mansion.
They passed through pavilions and terraces, winding streams and rockeries, and finally arrived at a secluded courtyard.
The small courtyard was concealed by exotic flowers and plants. Outside, in the Spirit Soil Herb Garden, mystical herbs ranging from several decades to hundreds or even thousands of years old bloomed vibrantly, radiating brilliant hues.
A peculiar little creature rolled around in the herb pile, its round white belly exposed as it made chirping sounds.
Truly worthy of being a lord of a state; the foundation is indeed rich!
Lin Qiubai marveled.
"Xiahou Prefect, the esteemed guest has arrived."
Gently opening the door, the Mature Woman gestured for Lin Qiubai to enter.
"Please sit."
The Xiahou Prefect did not turn around. Lin Qiubai was not shy or reserved; he sat by the desk, observing the incense burner by the shore, which emitted delicate wisps of smoke. The burner was made of jade with intricate carvings, and inside it burned a piece of blue incense about the size of a thumb.
Taking a deep breath, he suddenly felt the fragrance transform into a torrent of vitality, causing his meridians to boil in an instant.
"Take a couple of whiffs and know when to stop. Otherwise, I will have to ask you to leave."
Lin Qiubai chuckled at this remark. The item was wonderfully effective and must be quite precious; he simply extended his finger to extinguish it.
The Xiahou Prefect chuckled softly. "This is called Dragon's Blood Incense. To the north of the Xian Sheng Dynasty, there is a country where snow never melts, so their castles are built on ice. It is said that beneath their castles lies the ocean. Sometimes, when the castles tremble and collapse, sea monsters emerge. They are extremely difficult to slay while alive, but the dead may contain this incense within them. It is said to be a crystallized product found within the Tiger Shark Holy Dragon Whale."
After speaking, the Xiahou Prefect served tea.
"Drink some tea."
Lin Qiubai took the small tea cup and drank it all in one go. He remained silent for a long time.
The Xiahou Prefect still had not lost patience with Lin Qiubai.
"Follow me," he said, then turned to the back of the screen. There, he traced a complex pattern on the wall, and suddenly, the wall shifted, revealing an entrance to a tunnel.
"Please..."
Lin Qiubai glanced at Xiahou Prefect with a strange expression before following him into the tunnel.
This place was very concealed and had a formation that blocked perception. The space was not small, consisting of three rooms.
In the middle room stood a rusted Teleportation Array.
"This place has not been entered by anyone else besides me."
Lin Qiubai nodded slightly, surveying the area. To the left was a cage, dark and eerie.
An iron pillar embedded in the ground was covered in red rust, and a damp sheet lay on the stone bed.
The environment was grim.
Lin Qiubai remained silent.
His gaze fell to the right, where a Human Body anatomy chart hung on the wall!
The familiar sight piqued Lin Qiubai's interest: "Did this chart come from the Governor?"
"Not at all. It was created by a reclusive childhood friend who was misunderstood."
He loved to ponder the peculiarities of the Human Body.
He was even obsessed to the point of meticulously dissecting a Corpse, cutting through the Meridian, and analyzing the Dantian.
Undeniably, his actions were chilling, but the theories he developed were indeed profound. They provided significant guidance for my cultivation. Later, due to circumstances, we parted ways, and I lost track of him, only left with a few scrolls of his scribbles.
Lin Qiubai felt a storm of emotions rise within him upon hearing this. Could there really be someone in this world who believed in science? Someone passionate about dissection?!
"May I have a look at his research?"
Lin Qiubai suddenly thought of the mutated Vitality Dragon.
If this person had conducted thorough research, perhaps he could provide some answers!
Xiahou Prefect was also taken aback by this.
Could there really be someone so eager to view scribbles? To even refer to it as admiring research?
This piqued his interest in Lin Qiubai, and he did not hinder him, gesturing for Lin Qiubai to take a look freely.
"This person is truly a genius! In the over a hundred thousand years since my birth, it is the first time I have seen someone with such bizarre thinking. Even more unconventional than my master's thoughts."
As Lin Qiubai browsed through the materials, the spirit of the artifact was also secretly observing and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Hearing this, Lin Qiubai nodded in agreement.
Although the sentences are somewhat disordered, some phrases are truly striking!
When he saw the description of the Yuan Dan Realm, Lin Qiubai suddenly felt a chill, and thunder erupted in his mind.
"Yuan Dan is the life dan formed by a martial artist's cultivation. The Nine Dragon Patterns are not enhancements; they are actually nine shackles of heaven and earth. The more Dragon Patterns there are, the deeper the restraints, making it harder to break free!"
This...
Lin Qiubai was astonished. Even the spirit of the artifact looked incredulous.
Xiahou Prefect's gaze fell here as well, and his heart trembled. He quickly spoke up to ease the situation:
"Young friend, don't let him affect you; some things may have been written down during moments of confusion!"
Lin Qiubai was pulled back to reality by the Governor's exclamation. He smiled nonchalantly and then quickly flipped back through the pages.
In just a short while, the spirit of the artifact had engraved all these records onto the Recording Gold Paper!
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