I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

"what is this?"

Grey observed the items in Chen Lin's hands with curiosity.

"I do not know either."

Chen Lin blinked.

You are lying.

Grey turned her gaze to Chen Lin, "You must know about this; my mind's eye is never wrong."

"really do not know."

Chen Lin carefully spoke: "I obtained one of these metal fragments before and studied it for a long time, but I couldn't figure out what it was used for. I don't mean to hide anything."

He then held the fragments up to his eyes and examined them closely.

Although they differ in size and shape, he was certain that this object was of the same type as the metal fragment in the Calabash Cave, and wondered if they could be combined.

However, this is not the place for testing.

After Grey observed it for a while and still couldn't recognize it, she put it into her bag.

Continue the salvage operation.

A moment later, Chen Lin felt the Xuanjin Spear tremble again. With a flick of his wrist, another exquisite treasure chest was brought out.

"This is unreasonable!"

Grey gritted her teeth and looked at Chen Lin with suspicion, saying, "Do you have some special methods? Tell me, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Chen Lin caught the treasure chest.

He opened it and said, "You're right beside me. Can't you sense me even with special means? Perhaps this exquisite treasure chest is suppressed by forbidden power, so it can be collected as long as you touch it, without any illusion."

"No."

Grey immediately shook her head.

"The divinity of gods is a forbidden power. There's no reason why I haven't been able to access it. There must be another reason."

"Then I don't know."

Chen Lin feigned helplessness as he looked at the treasure he had just obtained.

It turned out to be a "bird that sticks its head out" talisman.

This left him slightly disappointed.

Although this talisman is extremely rare and not usually found in the Qingding Heavenly Palace's treasury, it is not something he urgently needs right now.

What's more, he has another one.

Chen Lin put away the talisman, which made him realize that his previous speculation was inaccurate. What treasures would appear in the exquisite treasure chest was likely random, not a matter of "tailoring the selection to the person." Even if there was some bias, it was not absolute.

His ability to obtain the execution axe and the key to unlock the soul is more likely due to 'luck'.

The discovery of treasure chests must also be due to exceptional luck; otherwise, it's inexplicable.

"Again!"

"I refuse to believe that I, a high-level life form, am inferior to you."

Grey spoke up angrily.

But a quarter of an hour later, her face became completely distorted, and she no longer maintained her girlish shape, turning into a ball of light that kept twisting and shaking.

Chen Lin looked tense.

He was genuinely worried that the other party might lose control of their emotions and attack him. Legend has it that these deities are all twisted in mind and extremely prone to losing control.

The feared scenario did not occur.

After shaking for a while, Grey transformed back into a young girl and urged Chen Lin to open the box.

"Hurry up and open it to see what it is."

Chen Lin opened the treasure chest.

A gray cloth bag appeared in front of the two of them.

"what!"

Grey gasped and leaped away quickly.

Chen Lin's expression also changed.

He recognized it; it was the gray pouch that appeared in ordinary treasure chests, capable of sucking away anything from the person who opened it—supernatural abilities, secret techniques, treasures, cultivation levels, physical bodies, souls, and so on.

Previously, some people had died on the top of the cliff.

But he could not escape.

Space is limited here, and the rules of the exquisite treasure chest cover everything, so hiding anywhere won't help.

But they didn't just sit and wait to die.

He immediately invoked forbidden power to counter it, while simultaneously activating his talent, attempting to use the power of fate to influence the choices he made and minimize his losses.

However, he soon discovered...

The power emanating from that gray bag was far beyond what his innate abilities could interfere with; it couldn't even manifest the lines of fate.

Forbidden powers are useless.

The Xuanjin spear struck it, but passed right through without causing any damage.

In a hurry.

Chen Lin gritted his teeth and used a powerful luck spell on himself.

no way.

He couldn't just leave his life and death entirely to the unknown. This exquisite treasure chest had a mysterious origin, and he didn't know if there were any powerful figures behind it. The gray pocket said it was randomly selected, but no one could guarantee what actually happened.

We still have to rely on ourselves.

of course.

This is what they mean by trying anything as a last resort.

Although the principle behind the Luck Enhancement Technique has never been fully understood, it was obtained from the lower realms and may not be useful in such a high-level space.

I didn't feel anything.

Chen Lin didn't know if it had worked, but at that moment the gray bag suddenly opened, and an irresistible suction force enveloped him, rendering him unable to do anything.

Damn it!

From the depths of the darkness, it seemed as if an old voice was ringing out.

Then Chen Lin felt his body lighten, as if something was being peeled off, but he couldn't sense what it was.

"Oh."

Grey exclaimed in surprise.

"There's definitely something wrong with you. How could your luck be so good? The bag of misfortune actually took away the hidden mark on you. This is completely illogical!"

"There are no rules of common sense in the cultivation world."

Chen Lin responded in a deep voice.

Then she asked, "Could Goddess Grey sense what level of cultivation the owner of the mark that was taken from me possessed, and what system of cultivation techniques they practiced?"

The old voice I just heard was very faint; I couldn't tell who it sounded like.

"It's impossible to determine what cultivation system they use, but their cultivation level is definitely not low; they're at least at the Dominator realm."

"And this is not an ordinary brand."

"The person who planted the mark must have a very deep connection with you, otherwise they couldn't have hidden it so well. Considering your identity as a soul smuggler..."

"I doubt."

"It should have been originally present in your physical body, or it was left behind by your physical body."

Chen Lin's eyes flickered.

Old Xiu Chen Lin himself is definitely not the problem, but the other party has a 'root'. Nian Kong, Mingyue Shuanghua, and even Tianhu Diaosou may all be related to him.

He tried hard to recall.

Although the voice just now was old, it didn't seem to belong to Nian Kong.

It couldn't possibly be the bright moon and frost.

Mingyue Shuanghua is also mysterious, but she is a woman and her cultivation level will not reach the Dominator level.

The most likely candidate is Tianhu Fisherman.

Could it be that this bag of misfortune has appeared and taken away the anchoring mark that the Fisherman of Tianhu had left on him?

Chen Lin felt it was unreal.

If that's true, then the Luck Enhancement Technique is incredibly powerful; it was seriously underestimated before.

Moreover, he suspected that after his talent advanced, this spell also underwent a qualitative change. It wasn't this powerful before; he used it two or three times in a row to reach its peak.

But the same applies.

The greater the power of this secret technique, the stronger the backlash. Once the effects dissipate, the backlash one will face is unimaginable.

Thinking of this, Chen Lin immediately suppressed his thoughts.

A flick of the wrist.

The black gold spear transformed into golden threads and fell into the river.

Misfortune is inevitable, so while luck is still on your side, try to salvage as many treasure chests as possible.

Grey didn't move.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "You hold on for now. I'll go try over there. I won't get anything by following you." Chen Lin nodded in agreement.

It's not a problem to be temporarily out of the other party's protection. It's a good opportunity to test how long my forbidden power can resist the erosion of the rules.

Once the divine light barrier was removed, it was as if ice and snow were exposed to sunlight, constantly eroding and trying to 'melt' him.

Chen Lin immediately mobilized forbidden power to resist.

The anomaly then disappeared.

After sensing for a few breaths, he had a plan in mind. Under normal circumstances, with the current recovery speed of his forbidden power, he could last for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

However, if the Xuanjin Spear is used at the same time, the time will be halved.

It can only last for half an incense stick.

Even so, he felt a sense of relief.

It was much better than expected; at least enough to get back to the barrier by the same route. He had memorized the route, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be enough in about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Once he returns inside the barrier, he can use the power of the Punisher to protect himself and continue to hold on.

As for whether they can safely return to the cliff.

He couldn't be sure either.

Therefore, we should try our best to rely on Grey's help and avoid falling out with her.

Put aside distracting thoughts.

Chen Lin stirred the Xuanjin Spear back and forth to speed up the salvage operation.

Before long, he sensed that the tip of the spear seemed to have touched something foreign, but it was very subtle. If the Xuanjin Spear wasn't his natal treasure with a special connection to it, he wouldn't have been able to detect it at all.

He immediately began to move around.

After several attempts, the sensation of touching the foreign object reappeared. He immediately increased the injection of forbidden power and used the energy of the spear to pull the foreign object out.

Chen Lin was slightly taken aback.

What was brought out was actually a handkerchief!
It's also red, embroidered with patterns whose meaning is unknown, but it feels like it's from the same person as the embroidered shoes, with the embroidery and the artistic conception of the patterns being basically the same.

I tried touching it.

Then Chen Lin's expression changed, he pinched the corner of his handkerchief and shook it, concentrating on sensing.

There were no water stains on the handkerchief; it was dry after being taken out of the river. Most importantly, the energy erosion effect on the area immediately weakened after he touched the handkerchief.

I tried it several times.

Once you've confirmed that everything is correct, hold the handkerchief in your hand as a whole.

The handkerchief didn't emit any fluctuations, but the energy erosion of the space vanished instantly, as if it had been isolated by something.

Chen Lin was overjoyed.

He secretly admired the power of the Luck Technique.

His luck was absolutely incredible; to find such a small handkerchief in such a large river is nothing short of a miracle.

And this handkerchief is soft.

The Xuanjin Spear, being so large, was no different from water when it encountered it. If it hadn't been maintaining its strongest sensory state, it wouldn't have been able to feel it at all.

Chen Lin examined it over and over again.

After confirming that there was nothing else wrong with the handkerchief, I placed it directly into my sleeve.

Then they retrieved the embroidered shoes as well.

I thought about it.

Take off your shoes and try putting them on.

Since the handkerchief has magical abilities, these embroidered shoes must also be extraordinary.

Unfortunately.

The shoes were too small to fit into, but there was nothing unusual when I touched them.

After trying several times, Chen Lin shook his head, put the shoes away, and hurried to continue the search.

This time it took longer.

About half an hour later, the Xuanjin Spear struck an object again, pulling out a glowing treasure chest.

Chen Lin's eyes lit up.

They immediately retrieved the treasure chest, examined it briefly, and then opened it.

However, at that moment...

His expression changed.

The feeling of the effects of the powerful luck spell dissipating suddenly appeared.

Chen Lin stopped opening the chest as soon as he did so, but the chest continued its momentum and bumped into his hand.

The light spread out.

A dark pocket came into view.

The bag gave Chen Lin the feeling of being summoned by death, making him feel, without warning, that he was about to perish, and that death was inevitable.

"Death Pocket!"

Grey screamed from the other side.

His face turned extremely ugly. He had originally come over to see what Chen Lin's treasure chest could contain, but upon seeing this, he quickly retreated and transformed into the form of light particles.

Chen Lin's heart sank.

The fact that it elicited such a strong reaction from the other party suggests that this Death Pocket is probably an unsolvable problem for him.

"You're dead."

"Use any powerful reincarnation techniques you have quickly. The 'early bird' talisman is useless; it can't withstand the suppression of the rules in this bag. The Grim Reaper is a supreme god; the power of his rules is beyond imagination."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin calmed down.

As with many times when facing certain death, his mind became unusually clear, and he seemed not to care much about death.

But they didn't give up.

With a flick of his wrist, the black gold spear thrust out fiercely.

At the same time, crystal needles are ejected.

However, there was a layer of black light on the pocket, and the Xuanjin Spear could not break through it no matter what it did; the pocket didn't even tremble.

The same applies to crystal needles.

It hit my pocket and bounced back.

Chen Lin remained expressionless as he took out one treasure after another, condensing them into law and fate characters in an attempt to resist.

In the blink of an eye.

He also conjured up a true soul body, clones, and other means that might help him survive.

Since it's a pocket, it should be like the Pocket of Misfortune, only taking one item from his person. However, this Death Pocket takes what is deadly.

"it's useless."

Grey's voice rang out again.

"Under the rules of the Death Pocket, all clones are useless unless you have a god-level avatar technique, and it only harvests your life essence."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin ceased his pointless actions.

He reached out his hand.

She took out the handkerchief she had just received.

Then he took out the Cave Heaven Gourd, covered it with a handkerchief, and went directly into the cave.

There was no pause.

Go directly to the willow tree, grab the trunk with your hands, and absorb the willow tree's energy.

That's all he can do.

We'll use every means at our disposal. Whether he survives or not depends on how tough his luck is.

However, Chen Lin felt...

That handkerchief can isolate the energy erosion of space, and it should also be able to block the effect of the Death Pocket; otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to open this cave.

Time passed little by little.

There were no abnormalities; everything inside the cave was as before, without even the slightest trace of the outside world.

Chen Lin gradually relaxed.

The cave itself certainly couldn't withstand the power of death, so the handkerchief was what made it work.

They narrowly escaped disaster.

After about half an incense stick's time, the invisible pressure on my body suddenly eased, the effect of the misfortune's backlash seemed to weaken considerably, and the feeling of impending death disappeared.

He stood up.

After waiting a while, they carefully left the cave.

Then, suddenly, something caught my eye. I didn't see the handkerchief, nor was the Death Pouch. All that remained was the gourd at my feet.

"You can use this thing, what are its capabilities?"

Grey's voice came from behind. (End of Chapter)