I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

After the goddess flew out, Chunjiu did not put her away, but instead returned her to her original size and placed her in her palm.

Then he looked at Chen Lin and the others.

"The situation below has been investigated. At the bottom of the crack, there is a maze-like passage with a hole at the end. The treasure chest flew out from there."

"What about behind the hole? Have you checked it?"

Fu Tianhan immediately asked.

"Can't get in."

Chunjiu shook his head solemnly.

After speaking, he looked at Chen Lin.

“It might be a bit of a hassle for Fellow Daoist Chen. There’s an invisible barrier around that hole. The Goddess’s power isn’t enough to get through it, and the Fourth Prince’s seal is also blocked. But I estimate that Fellow Daoist Chen’s forbidden power should be able to help.”

Chen Lin hurriedly waved his hand.

"Elder Chunjiu overestimates me. If I had the ability to defy the rules of this place, I would have gone down to investigate long ago instead of waiting until now. Let's think of other ways."

"Fellow Daoist Chen, there's no need to be modest."

Fu Tianhan took over the conversation.

He said in a deep voice, "Since Elder Chunjiu said you can do it, then you definitely can. After all, the gods worshipped by the Heavenly God Palace are also forbidden creatures and have a deep understanding of forbidden powers."

"And this is also in your best interest."

"There must be a lot of treasure chests behind the hole. If we don't break through the invisible barrier, no one will benefit. Fellow Daoist Chen, do you intend to keep it all for yourself?"

Chen Lin remained expressionless.

His tone was indifferent.

"Don't try to provoke me. Even the goddess of the heavens can't do it, so I definitely don't have the strength, or even the ability to get near the hole."

After saying that, he glanced at Fu Tianhan.

"However, it's not like we can't discuss it."

"If Fellow Daoist Fu can guarantee that Four Seasons Manor will never cause me any trouble and will help me deal with the Fisherman of Heavenly Lake, then I am willing to risk my life to try it."

"Humph."

Fu Tianhan snorted coldly.

"You wish! Unfortunately, I cannot represent the manor, nor will I go against my own elders for an outsider."

Chen Lin glanced at the other person sideways.

He remained calm and said, "If you're not even willing to do this, then there's no point in talking. I don't want to work for my enemy."

"Fellow Daoist Chen, do not act rashly."

Chunjiu offered words of advice.

"Whether we can get the exquisite treasure chest or not is related to the trial of ascending to heaven. If we can't find a way to get the tenth straw weave, we won't be able to get out. So we must find out what's behind that hole."

"You don't need to worry about safety either."

"I will have the goddess accompany you to protect you and ensure that you reach the hole safely. If you are still worried, I will give you a 'Shooting Bird' talisman. If you have any other requests, you can also make them, and I will try my best to fulfill them later."

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

"Elder Chunjiu means I should go in alone?"

He thought the other party wanted him to go first so that everyone could enter together, but he didn't expect that he would be asked to explore alone.

"No need to go in."

Chunjiu immediately explained, "You just need to pass through the barrier and sense what's inside, then we can discuss the next steps."

"hehe."

Chen Lin smiled lightly.

"What's the difference between this and sending me to my death? I'm sorry, but my abilities are really limited. Besides, I've already obtained a rare treasure chest, so I might not be able to get anything good next time. You guys should try it yourselves; I won't participate."

"Is this thing worth the trip?"

Chunjiu flicked his wrist, revealing a dark red book.

"The Book of Destiny. Cultivators of destiny can obtain opportunities through this book. I obtained it behind the underground stone gate in the secret realm of the Linglong Sect. You know that place, so you should be able to understand the value of this item."

"Elder Chunjiu went through that stone gate. What's it like inside?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin asked anxiously.

After Tie Zhu went in, there was no news of him. He had thought about going to check it out, but he couldn't find the location of that interface.

"It's nothing, just a sealed place. You can think of it as a secret realm that closed itself off to avoid the power of the Book of Creation. Now it's desolate and very dangerous, so I didn't dare to explore it further."

Chen Lin's heart sank.

If the other party can come out, there's no reason why Tie Zhu can't. Either something unexpected happened, or he's trapped somewhere; otherwise, he would definitely come looking for him.

I thought about it.

He nodded and said, "I agree to the deal, but there are a few conditions."

Tell me about it.

There are no guarantees regarding the spring banquet.

"I need five bottles of variegated crystal marrow, a primordial-level spiritual item to enhance the physical body, a silver soul-unlocking key, thirty-six top-grade soul-questioning beads, a portion of Zhu Mingye leaves, one hundred catties of white jade and azure cloud gold, three ferry black mushrooms, three white fish grass stalks, and one catty of falling star locust bark..."

Chunjiu's face grew darker and darker as he listened.

Ruan Qingxi's lips twitched as he looked at the candle in the Hebei Hall.

Fu Tianhan scoffed.

He interrupted, saying, "How about we give you all our wealth? If you don't want to work, just say so. There's no need to play games with us like this."

That's all.

He looked at Chunjiu.

"Elder Chunjiu, there's no need to waste words with him. This kind of person is just a petty person who has gotten his way. We can still explore without him. If all else fails, we can cooperate with that Fourth Prince."

"I haven't finished speaking yet."

Chen Lin took over the conversation again.

"If you can provide three of the items I just mentioned, the deal will be considered complete."

Then he looked at Chunjiu.

"You are all powerful rulers, yet you dare not go down yourself. Instead, you send a cultivator at the peak of the Eternal Realm to risk your life. It is only right that you bring something out of me. You can't let me make this trip for nothing."

"And what if I die?"

Chen Lin spoke in a flat tone.

"Not only will you save your things, but my things will also end up in your hands. Either way, you will all benefit."

Three kinds?

Chunjiu's complexion improved.

He turned to Ruan Qingxi and asked, "What is Fellow Daoist Ruan's opinion?"

"I have no objection."

Ruan Qingxi took out several items and handed them to Chunjiu.

"These are two bottles of variegated crystal marrow, three ounces of Falling Star Locust Bark, and four top-grade Soul-Questioning Pearls. This is my share. I don't have the rest, so you can chip in."

"I will offer a bottle of variegated crystal marrow, ten top-grade Soul-Questioning Pearls, and eight catties of White Jade Azure Cloud Gold."

Beitangzhu also took out several containers and handed them to Chunjiu.

Chen Lin was overjoyed.

He secretly thought that the powerful figures from these major forces were indeed wealthy. He only wanted to test them out, but he was making outrageous demands. Unexpectedly, these people didn't even try to bargain and started collecting treasures right away.

I should have asked for more.

As for the safety of entering the crevice, he was worried, but not so afraid.

Since this trip was inevitable, even if Chunjiu didn't organize a team, he would have to go and explore sooner or later; he couldn't just stay here and waste time.

While pondering, Chen Lin looked at Fu Tianhan.

"Fellow Daoist Fu, are you planning to refuse to give a single penny? If so, you can't stay in the team."

"Humph."

Fu Tianhan was reluctant, but he still took out two items.

"One black mushroom for ferrying, five catties of white jade and azure cloud gold, and I have nothing else."

"However, all our items combined are already priceless. In addition, with Elder Chunjiu's promise of the 'Shooting Bird' talisman, we could hire not only an Eternal Perfection cultivator, but even a Second-Order Ruler to make the trip."

Chunjiu put all the items into one bag.

He then took out ten Soul-Questioning Pearls, a bottle of Variegated Crystal Marrow, and a Bird-Emerging Talisman, and handed them to Chen Lin.

"Take it."

"This trip is indeed quite dangerous. The stuff is rightfully yours. Remember to be careful and don't be reckless. No matter what you find, come back immediately. We'll discuss it before we go in."

Chen Lin put the items back into his cave. He nodded.

"Since you've taken my money, I'll do my job. Since you fellow Daoists are so generous, I'll naturally do my duty. Just wait for my good news."

After saying that, he prepared to enter the crevice.

"Wait!"

Fu Tianhan spoke up to stop him.

“Since it is an employment relationship, we need to impose some restrictions. To prevent Fellow Daoist Chen from entering the rift on his own, I think we should sign a contract.”

As he spoke, he took out a black bead.

"With the Eye of the Styx in the Six Paths of Reincarnation Palace as our witness, we will establish a contract to sign our previous agreement. No one's treasures are given away by chance, and they cannot be wasted."

"no problem."

Chen Lin responded indifferently.

He immediately added, "But one thing needs to be made clear beforehand: it only counts if I voluntarily breach the contract. This tattered straw sandal is of a very high grade, and it's hard to predict what might happen under the crack. If there are changes that I cannot resist, then it's not covered by the contract."

"That's natural."

Chunjiu nodded in agreement.

then.

The five then made a pact under the witness of the Eye of the Styx.

The bead immediately disintegrated.

Chen Lin immediately felt as if he were being watched from the shadows.

He doesn't care either.

Because he never intended to break the contract, he wouldn't go in even if these people asked him to. In such an unknown place, he had to be extremely careful.

"I'll need to trouble you all to activate the goddess one more time."

Chunjiu stretched out his palm.

Having had experience before, the group was adept at it and quickly injected energy into the goddess's body.

The goddess transformed back into a young girl.

With a gentle wave of her hand, a white light enveloped Chen Lin, and she flew into the crevice first.

Chen Lin immediately followed.

On the other side.

The Fourth Prince frowned upon seeing Chen Lin's actions.

His tone was low and somber.

"Does anyone know any specific information about this person?"

"I know."

A black-clad man with ears as large as palm fans immediately stepped forward.

"This person is named Chen Lin. He is a cultivator from the Seven Star Realm. His current cultivation level should not have reached the Dominator level, but he has the inheritance of the Punishment King and obtained the inherited punishment weapon from the Exquisite Treasure Chest."

“I know all of that. Now tell me something I don’t know.”

The fourth prince interrupted the man in black.

Last time, three exquisite treasure chests appeared. He and Princess Yudie each got one, and the rest fell into the other party's hands. How could he not investigate? He already knew all the basic information.

"This person must have mastered forbidden power and inherited the legacy of the Shadow Scholar."

"I doubt."

"He is most likely one of the Shadow Scholar's shadows!"

"you sure?"

The fourth prince's expression finally turned serious.

He sized up the man in black and asked, "What's your name?"

"Your Highness, my name is Bagu, and I come from Starlight Cave. However, Starlight Cave has been destroyed in the strange invasion, and now I am just a rogue cultivator."

"You are a reincarnation, and not just once."

The fourth prince's eyes flashed with a golden light as he swept his gaze over the man in black.

"Yes."

The man in black nodded.

He said in a deep voice, "One of the times was when I died at the hands of that Chen Lin. It seems that he can change his identity. I guess he once obtained the Life Treasure Chest of the Life Ferry and had a second life."

"hehe."

The fourth prince chuckled softly.

"It seems this person is truly extraordinary. I'm even tempted to meet him myself."

His gaze shifted to Princess Yudie beside him.

"What do you mean, Sister Yudie? Should we go down now, or should we send someone else to scout ahead?"

"Can you find someone who possesses forbidden power?"

Princess Yudie rolled her eyes.

"hehe."

The fourth prince gave a dry laugh.

"Isn't that why we have Sister Yudie? As long as you take action, you're definitely no worse than that guy surnamed Chen."

Don't compare me to others.

"besides."

"Don't call me sister, just call me the Seventh Princess. We're not that close."

Although her tone was cold, Princess Yudie still took off the colorful hairpin from her head and gently stroked it with her hand. The hairpin instantly came to life and turned into butterflies that danced around her.

"I'll have Xiaodie go and investigate first. You use the ink pad to assist me. Make sure Xiaodie doesn't get hurt."

Princess Yudie reached out and let the butterfly land on her hand, then spoke to the Fourth Prince.

The fourth prince looked at the butterfly.

He looked surprised.

"Has Sister Yudie refined this hairpin into her natal treasure?"

"And they even incorporated the spirit of innate talent into it?"

The fourth prince asked a series of questions.

Then, curiously, he asked, "Won't His Majesty be furious if he finds out about what you've done? Or have you already received permission to abandon the cultivation of the Spirit of Talent and switch to orthodox talisman cultivation?"

"This is my business, it's none of your concern."

Song Yudie's face grew even colder.

He said angrily, "Do you want to explore or not? If not, then step back and do it myself."

"Hahaha."

The fourth prince laughed twice.

"I'm just concerned about you, little sister. But looking at you, you still haven't given up the fight. I really admire your resilience."

Speaking of it.

His smile vanished.

"If Sister Yudie can truly escape her fate, then I will ask your father for her hand in marriage. At that time, with our combined strength, we will surely accomplish something earth-shattering."

"Forget about you."

Princess Jade Butterfly pouted.

"You're not qualified to ask me for my hand in marriage. It would be more like it if it were your older brother. But unfortunately, your older brother's mind is full of Yuan Wumeng. She has already made a vow of eternal love with Bai Yujing, but he still can't forget her. He's such a lovesick fool."

"Oh, right."

She suddenly remembered something.

Turning to the Fourth Prince, she asked, "I heard that Bai Yujing has unlocked Yuan Wumeng's Long Love Bell. Does this give your elder brother a chance? Or has your elder brother already won Yuan Wumeng's favor and been discovered by Bai Yujing?"

"Song Yudie".

The fourth prince's face turned cold.

"Fine, if you don't agree, then don't spread rumors. Be careful that the Princess finds out and gives you another beating. Haven't you learned your lesson from last time?"

Princess Yudie's expression froze.

Just as he was about to say something, the Fourth Prince waved his hand.

"Alright, we're both just outsiders, what's the point of arguing here? Let's explore what's behind that hole first; maybe we can find some fortuitous encounter that will help us survive the Heavenly Trial." (End of Chapter)