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Upon descending into the Three Star Underground City, without the Tracking Talisman to determine a general direction, even Xunuo's Divine Sense, no matter how powerful, would struggle to locate this person in such a vast and complex maze. The three of them felt quite helpless about this.
After a moment, Thunderstorm made a decision. He and Xunuo would take the only two available Tracking Talismans, which contained traces of the traitor from the Limitless Merchant Alliance's magical energy, and head down into the Three Star Underground City.
However, to facilitate their companions in finding them later, he and Xunuo each left behind several Tracking Talismans imbued with their own magical energy.
After speaking, Thunderstorm glanced at Xunuo, seeking his opinion.
It was clear that Thunderstorm had come to regard Xunuo as an equal partner, treating him with more courtesy than he did Liu Canghai.
After hearing Thunderstorm's plan, Xunuo agreed that it was the most prudent course of action for now. He nodded at Thunderstorm and said, "When do we depart?"
"Now," Thunderstorm replied with a slight frown. "We need to hurry; we can't rely on anyone else for this journey. It will be up to you and me."
Xunuo was decisive; once a decision was made, he wouldn't hesitate. Moreover, this plan might be Xunuo's only opportunity to advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Xunuo patted his storage bag and produced several Tracking Talismans. He infused his magical imprint into them and handed them to Liu Canghai.
Liu Canghai then took out two jade slips and handed one each to Thunderstorm and Xunuo.
These were maps Liu Canghai had drawn during his previous visits to the Three Star Underground City. They contained notes on hidden passages and dangerous areas where malevolent spirits lurked.
With the jade slips in hand, Thunderstorm and Xunuo split up to carry out their respective tasks.
Xunuo had a cave within the Three Star Underground City that would allow him to access deeper unknown regions directly from there.
The outsiders known as Thunderstorm adventurers must register on the surface of Three Star City before descending through a different passage.
Although they all aim for the same destination, the Three Star Underground City ensures that these foreign adventurers do not disturb the Cultivators who own Caves within the Underground City.
Cultivators like Xunuo, who possess a Cave in the Underground City, can freely traverse between the unknown areas and the established safe zones of Three Star Underground City, simply by presenting their identity ring.
This was Xunuo's first time delving deep into the Three Star Underground City, and he couldn't help but marvel at its vastness.
A day later, Xunuo finally passed through the established area and entered the entrance to the unknown region. Here, he had descended deep underground; what was called an entrance was actually a hub where various passages converged.
This place spanned thousands of feet wide, with dozens of passages leading down from above. Even more passages extended deeper into the unknown regions.
Every few thousand feet into the Three Star Underground City, there was a spacious area like this one.
Controlling and occupying such a space meant that the passages above it were in a secure state, allowing for the establishment of Caves that could be rented out for profit.
In fact, further down from here, there were already Cultivators occupying similar spaces thousands of feet below.
However, those areas were not as securely managed by the Cultivators of Three Star City as this one.
This was because five out of dozens of passages connecting this space to the one below had yet to be explored by Human Clan Cultivators.
Moreover, the Yin Qi in that lower space was far too dense, making it unsuitable for ordinary Cultivator bodies to cultivate.
Furthermore, there were times when waves of Yin Qi surged from underground, bringing forth large numbers of Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities.
Whenever the Yin Qi surged, the five unexplored passages would be filled with raging Yin spirits. With both sides unleashing their power simultaneously, the Cultivators of Three Star City could not fully occupy that area.
Thus, the Cultivators of Three Star City established a Defensive Array in the lower space, connecting it to several relatively safe passages.
As a result, the Cultivators finally secured a foothold in the lower space, creating a forward base.
The hall-like space where Xunuo was located had been transformed into a large magical array by the Three Major Sects, making it absolutely safe.
These circumstances were briefly explained by Liu Canghai before setting off.
So, as soon as Xunuo entered this space, he quietly released his Divine Sense to carefully observe the surroundings. However, he was immediately taken aback.
This space was not only filled with abundant Spiritual Energy but also bustling with people, resembling a large marketplace.
Within the space stood several tall buildings, which turned out to be shops set up by various large Merchant Alliances.
Xunuo did not expect such a scene in this life-and-death place. A strange smile appeared on his face as he stepped into this plaza-like area.
Here, there were not only Merchant Alliances but also inns and tea houses, with numerous stalls casually set up on the ground.
Most of the items sold at these stalls were related to Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities. There were complete Yin Souls and magical artifacts crafted from Yin spirits, but the most common item was something called Yin Soul Stone.
This item could be considered unique to this place; it was formed from the accumulated Yin Qi within Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities.
It contained extremely pure Yin Spirit Power, which could be directly converted into magical power for Cultivators with special Spiritual Root physiques.
This item is produced within the Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities, yet it is unrelated to their cultivation level; rather, it is closely tied to the duration of their training.
However, not all Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities can generate a Yin Soul Stone, and the chances are extremely low, almost one in a hundred.
Due to its rarity and certain usefulness, Three Star City has equated it with spirit stones, allowing it to be used as a substitute for paying rent in the Cave.
The Merchant Alliance in Three Star Underground City is also acquiring this item. They seem to have reached an understanding with Three Star City, both purchasing it at the equivalent price of a spirit stone.
Yet, the Yin Spirit Power contained in these items is not entirely uniform; it directly correlates with the length of time the Yin Souls have been cultivated.
The Merchant Alliance purchases them at the price of a single spirit stone, regardless of their spiritual power. Thus, some cultivators who obtain exceptional items are unwilling to let them go cheaply and set up stalls to sell them themselves.
Of course, the demand for such items is minimal; their buyers mainly consist of Ghost Cultivators and cultivators with special physiques like Yin Spirit Root.
Xunuo's Spiritual Root physique even clashes with this item, so he has no interest in it.
However, as he walked past, a faint sense of déjà vu arose within him.
In the next moment, Xunuo's face turned pale, and his brows knitted tightly. It turned out that the sensation emanating from this Yin Soul Stone was strikingly similar to that of a mysterious entity he encountered during his exploration of the Ancient Cultivation Cave years ago.
Although that entity was ultimately slain by Killing Blade, the feeling of helplessness he experienced before that still causes Xunuo's heart to race.
Today, Xunuo finally realized that it was actually a fully developed Yin Soul. If such a solidified Yin Soul exists here as well, he must prepare an escape route in advance.
After contemplating for a moment, Xunuo paused in front of a stall and began to inquire with the vendor.
For a moment, Xunuo found himself chatting in front of another stall. After spending half a day like this, he finally walked towards a shop with a thoughtful expression.
Through his inquiries, Xunuo learned that deep below, there existed solidified Yin spirits. However, the chances of encountering them were extremely low, as no one would recklessly venture into the depths, where they might face entities they could hardly deal with. Most would wisely stop at their limits.
These solidified Yin entities were formidable enough that even a Foundation Stage Cultivator would be filled with resentment if they encountered one.
Xunuo entered the shop based on the suggestions of the loose cultivators at the stalls outside, intending to purchase items that could be effective in such places filled with Yin Qi.
The shop had two levels; from the outside, it appeared small, but upon entering, it opened up into a spacious interior. Xunuo realized that this must be a magical artifact with spatial abilities.
Inside the shop, several cultivators were browsing and selecting items.
As soon as Xunuo, an Eleventh Layer Cultivator, stepped in, a handmaiden approached him with a warm smile. "Welcome, Dao Brother. Please come inside; I am at your service."
Xunuo chuckled and walked in, saying, "I need to go down to hunt for some Yin Soul Stones and require a storage bag and container. Could you recommend a couple?"
The handmaiden covered her mouth and smiled. "Of course, it's my duty to assist you, Dao Brother. However, from what you've said, is this your first time here?"
Xunuo had indeed learned from the loose cultivators that when hunting for Yin Soul Stones in the Underground City, they needed to be placed in specially crafted artifacts to ensure their spiritual energy remained intact.
Moreover, it was best not to store anything obtained here alongside other items on one's person. The items from the Underground City were imbued with Yin Qi and could cause varying degrees of harm to other artifacts. If any artifact lost its spiritual essence because of this, it would be too late for regrets.
Cultivators who frequently hunted for Yin Soul Stones in the Underground City naturally carried these essential items with them. It was only novices like Xunuo who would come here at the last minute to make such purchases.
Xunuo was not particularly concerned about this and chuckled, "Indeed, this is my first time coming to the Underground City to hunt for the Yin Soul Stone."
The Handmaiden smiled lightly and led Xunuo to an open shelf. She pointed and said, "This type of Mysterious Yin Pot is priced around one hundred spirit stones. It is made of sturdy material and possesses some spatial power. This pot is resistant to the invasion of Yin Qi, allowing it to store various sinister items without leaking a trace of Yin Qi. The most valuable aspect is that its spatial power comes from the material itself, which means it can be placed inside a storage bag without needing to be carried at all times."
Following the direction indicated by the woman, Xunuo looked at the shelf and saw three objects of similar size. They were round, silver-gray in color, about the size of a copper basin, and one foot tall. Although they were called pots, they had no spouts and were topped with a lid.
Xunuo raised his hand and picked up one of the silver pots. Upon opening the lid, he was immediately struck by a sense of dizziness; inside appeared to be two or three feet in depth.
Using his Divine Sense to probe, Xunuo discovered that there were no runes within the pot; it was actually carved from natural material rather than being refined.
Although Xunuo was considered somewhat affluent in terms of spirit stones, he did not intend to frequently come here to hunt for Yin Soul Stones and felt that spending one hundred spirit stones on this item was a bit extravagant.
Thus, he asked the Handmaiden, "Do you have anything cheaper?"
The Handmaiden smiled, seemingly not surprised by Xunuo's question.
She replied, "If Dao Brother plans to hunt for a long time, it would be more cost-effective to buy a Mysterious Yin Pot. However, if Dao Brother has a Cave here, renting one is also an option, but it costs ten spirit stones each time, which isn't cheap either."
Xunuo chuckled and said, "Indeed not cheap." Nevertheless, he decided to rent one.
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