A technologically powerful nation: The national treasure is actually myself.

Lin Yang nodded in deep agreement with Cheng Fu's statement.

If the treasures in Whitefire City are truly that amazing, then holding them would be like holding a hot potato.

It's impossible to save it.

But he had never heard of any treasures or secret ruins in or around Baichi City.

However, he quickly thought of something and said:
"Although I haven't heard of any information about the treasures in Baichi City, there were indeed some people who gathered in Baichi City for a while before. I heard they were looking for something, and now that I think about it, they were probably looking for treasure."

When he was still in Baichi City, there was a period of time when many people from other places appeared in Baichi City. At that time, Yunbu specifically reminded him to be careful when he was in the city, because he couldn't afford to offend those unfamiliar people.

He didn't take it to heart at the time.

Looking back now, it's highly likely that they were also searching for the treasure that the Ancient Night Clan was looking for.

Cheng Fu became interested upon hearing this: "Is that so?"

"Yes, but it's been a long time, and those people didn't stay in White Blaze City and its surrounding area for long before they all left."

Lin Yang nodded:
"As for the treasure, there is absolutely no information about it."

Cheng Fu frowned: "That shouldn't be the case. If so many people went to search, how come not a single piece of news has been leaked out? It's impossible to keep it completely airtight."

"I don't know about that. Anyway, I haven't heard anything about any treasure. Many people in White Blaze City know this. You can easily find out by asking around," Lin Yang said.

Cheng Fu immediately shook his head: "Why would I bother asking? I was just asking out of curiosity, I didn't mean to get involved, otherwise I might not even know how I died."

Lin Yang agreed, then asked, "Why didn't the Ancient Night Clan send any more powerful beings instead of those who were sent to infiltrate their territory?"

He was also quite curious about this.

Although Nirvana Realm experts are top-tier powerhouses in White Blaze City and even the entire Far East Prefecture, they do not possess overwhelming power.

If a few stronger individuals were sent, both the treasure hunt and the evacuation would be much safer.

Cheng Fu laughed: "Do you think they don't want to? That's because the cost of a stronger infiltrator is much higher. It's not just the cost of sending people over, but also the heavy loss if they are accidentally killed."

"So generally, the Nirvana Realm is about right. Of course, there may be other reasons, but that's roughly the case."

“Oh…” Lin Yang seemed to be thinking.

Cheng Fu stayed a while longer before preparing to leave.

Before leaving, Lin Yang said, "Should we find a chance to visit Xiao Shuang at the Illusionary Sound Sect?"

Cheng Fu stopped and said slowly, "I also want to go see Xia Shuang, but the Huan Yin Sect is in Zheng Mu Prefecture. Although it is adjacent to the Far East Prefecture, it is still far away. With our current cultivation levels, it's not that we can't go, but if something unexpected happens on the way, it could be a catastrophe."

Lin Yang sighed: "That's true. Let's talk about it another time when we have the chance."

On the ancient continent of the Primordial Era, it was difficult for ordinary cultivators to travel far.

If you're traveling alone, you're likely to encounter wolves, which isn't safe.

Taking a teleportation array is very expensive, and most people can't afford it.

Therefore, many practitioners stay in a relatively fixed area.

It will only get much better once you reach the Nirvana Realm.

Firstly, the increased strength allows them to handle encounters with the Nian, because in most areas, the power of the vast majority of Nian is only within the Dao Fire Realm, and there are not many Nian at the Nirvana Void Realm.

Once you reach the Nirvana Realm, you can handle most opponents unless you encounter multiple Nirvana Realm level opponents simultaneously.

Secondly, one's status and position change drastically after reaching the Nirvana Realm, and one's ability and speed to earn money also increase exponentially, making it relatively easy to afford the cost of using the teleportation array.

In this way, one has a wide range of options, whether traveling on one's own or using a teleportation array.

Lin Yang and Cheng Fu's cultivation levels are still far from the Nirvana Realm, so traveling across prefectures now would indeed be extremely dangerous.

As for using the teleportation array, the cost for two people to travel back and forth is astonishing; it would be better to use the money to improve their cultivation.

"My current true combat strength is comparable to the late stage of the Dao Fire Realm. I only need to wait until my combat strength is comparable to the Nirvana Realm. Even if my cultivation is not at the Nirvana Realm, I will be able to travel."

Lin Yang began to ponder.

His overall combat strength is very strong. He only needs to improve by one or two more levels to be equivalent to the Nirvana Realm.

It's fine when you reach around the late stage of the Dao Fire Realm.

"Continue to practice!"

After seeing Cheng Fu off, Lin Yang went into seclusion again.

He is not far from the mid-stage of the Dao Fire Realm. Once he reaches the mid-stage of the Dao Fire Realm, his combat power will rise to another level.

It's estimated to be equivalent to the peak of the Dao Fire Realm.

This is considered outstanding among the troops of the Far East Prefecture.

Their team leader, Li Rui, is currently at the peak of the Dao Fire Realm.

……

Time flies, and a thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Lin Yang ended his seclusion.

"I can finally be considered to have reached the mid-stage of the Dao Fire Realm."

For Lin Yang, the advancement to the Dao Fire Realm was a natural progression, without encountering any obstacles.

He then roughly tested his strength, and it was about what he expected, reaching a level comparable to the peak of the Dao Fire Realm.

"Just one more step, and I'll be able to protect myself against those in the Nirvana Realm!"

Lin Yang's eyes flickered.

At his current rate of improvement, if everything goes smoothly, it will take him about 20,000 to 30,000 years to gradually advance to the late stage of the Dao Fire Realm while fully focused on seclusion.

This speed can be described as very fast.

However, there is a problem: he needs to go on missions at any time and cannot have 30,000 years of peace and quiet in seclusion.

The main reason I was able to rest for so long this time was because of the last great battle with the Ancient Night Clan infiltrators in White Blaze City.

Normally, it would be considered good if a shift could be rested for a hundred to several hundred years at most.

Lin Yang suddenly had the idea of ​​resigning and wanted to focus on seclusion.

However, once they leave the government army and lose their stable source of income, cultivation will become a problem.

The resources he currently possesses are insufficient to support his full cultivation for 30,000 years.

"It's impossible to have it all in life."

Lin Yang sighed softly, abandoning the idea of ​​resigning.

The identity of a government soldier is still very useful.

Just as he was feeling sentimental, a message came from Li Rui, telling him that he should be prepared to go on a mission at any time.

Not long after the message was sent, Cheng Fu arrived again. He had originally intended to invite Lin Yang for drinks, but upon seeing Lin Yang, he paused slightly, then said:
"You've broken through to the mid-stage of the Dao Fire Realm?"

Lin Yang nodded: "Yes."

He did not hide anything about this.

Cheng Fu couldn't help but say, "Congratulations! Your progress is quite fast; you've reached the mid-stage so quickly."

As he spoke, he became even happier:

"We're going to have a few more drinks today!"

Lin Yang remained silent, but said nothing.

Cheng Fu always finds all sorts of excuses to eat and drink.

"By the way, Lin Yang, I've been keeping an eye on the situation in Baichi City all these years."

Cheng Fu took a sip of his drink and said slowly:

"Ever since the Gu Ye clan was exposed, with the spread of rumors and gossip, many people have flocked there, all wanting to find treasure."

"Now the higher-ups can't hide it anymore, Baichi City is bustling with activity."

Lin Yang raised an eyebrow: "That makes sense. They're all cultivators from nearby cities, right?" "Yes, those who are too far away can't go. Those who can go to Baichi City are usually from nearby areas, or they are cultivators from afar with powerful backgrounds. We can't afford to offend these people."

Cheng Fu said:

"The situation in Baichi City is a bit complicated right now; there are all sorts of people there."

He paused, glanced at Lin Yang, and then continued:

"According to some rumors I've heard, our team's next mission will most likely still be to Blazing City."

"Hmm? They might go to Baichi City? Could it be that more members of the Ancient Night Clan have infiltrated?" Lin Yang frowned.

Cheng Fu waved his hand: "No, it's just that the situation in Baichi City is complicated right now. The city's military needs to maintain a certain level of order and deal with emergencies. There's a high probability that our team will be sent there."

Lin Yang was speechless.

"Ahem, don't worry too much. Last time we were trying to act secretly, which is why we were ambushed by the Kun Sect outside the city."

Cheng Fu glanced at Lin Yang's expression and softly comforted him:
"But this time it will be different. It will be a legitimate and aboveboard mission. The Kun Sect people will not dare to act as recklessly as last time."

Lin Yang's eyes flashed: "I'm not worried about anything, I just think it's too coincidental that it's our team going again."

Cheng Fu laughed and said, "I was just saying, it doesn't necessarily have to be our team that goes."

Lin Yang didn't say anything more, nor did he ask where the news came from.

The situation within the government army is also very complex, and it is not surprising that some mission arrangements are sometimes revealed in advance.

As the two chatted, Lin Yang became curious about Cheng Fu, who seemed to do nothing but eat and drink all day and never seemed to cultivate.

In response, Cheng Fu sighed, "I have only average talent and no great ambitions. At best, I can barely break through to the Nirvana Realm, but I am already in the late stage of the Dao Fire Realm. My progress is slow, so I don't care about the time. It's more practical to eat and drink."

Lin Yang had no answer to that.

Cheng Fu chuckled again: "But I'm not just eating and drinking for free. I've also had some insights. Perhaps my future path lies in eating and drinking."

"..." Lin Yang's expression was strange.

Can one attain enlightenment through eating and drinking?

He could only marvel at how amazing this world is.

During the conversation, both of them showed a change in expression at the same time.

A new task has been assigned.

"As expected, they're going to Blazing City."

Lin Yang smiled helplessly.

Cheng Fu was right; their new mission was to have their team return to Baichi City for maintenance.

The next second, Li Rui's message arrived, telling them to gather and set off.

Lin Yang and Cheng Fu got up and went over immediately.

At the meeting point, Li Rui glanced at Lin Yang, and the other team members were also looking at him.

"Lin Yang, this mission takes us to Baichi City. Are you sure you're okay with that?" Li Rui asked.

He also felt a little unsure of what to say.

Lin Yang has enemies in Baichi City, and coincidentally, it was their team that was sent there.

"No." Lin Yang shook his head.

Even if it existed, it wouldn't change anything.

Li Rui was just being polite.

"Then let's set off." Li Rui waved his hand.

Cheng Fu muttered, "I should have just stayed in Baichi City. Going back and forth, even with the teleportation array, is such a hassle."

……

Incandescent City.

When Lin Yang returned here again, he had mixed feelings.

It was as if under a spell that made it impossible for him and Bai Chicheng to part.

Fortunately, this mission no longer needs to be kept secret; it's an open operation.

They were dressed in uniform military attire, with their tokens hanging from their waists.

Other garrison squads were also carrying out missions here.

If anyone dares to attack the government troops again, it will be considered a provocation against the Far East Prefecture government.

With his cultivation level improved, Lin Yang was indeed not too worried about anything.

Walking through the city, Lin Yang felt the bustling atmosphere of Baichi City.

It has only been a little over a thousand years since the last attack by the Ancient Night Clan, and it has not only recovered to its original state, but is even better than before.

The main reason is that there are many more people in Baichi City.

Just as Cheng Fu said, Baichi City is now filled with a large number of outsiders.

They were all cultivators trying to find treasure in the City of Blazing.

This also led to some local forces in Baichi City making a fortune.

With more people, there is naturally more consumption, and local large families like the Yun family take the opportunity to make a fortune.

It has a feeling that misfortune may be a blessing in disguise.

Although the Ancient Night Clan's infiltrators killed many people and destroyed a lot of things in White Blaze City last time.

But the current treasure hunting craze has brought even more wealth to Baichi City.

"They're all guys trying to turn their lives around," Cheng Fu muttered to himself as he followed Lin Yang.

In his view, most of the people here are unwise.

Not to mention, there hasn't been a single trace of the treasures in Baichi City to this day.

Even if they did, it wouldn't be available to ordinary cultivators.

Even if we assume the worst and we are lucky enough to obtain the treasure, it will probably be snatched away in an instant.

Lin Yang didn't say anything.

That's the logic, but for ordinary practitioners, they have to fight for anything, no matter how small the chance.

Otherwise, they will never have a chance to get ahead.

He can understand these people.

Although 99% of them are destined to be cannon fodder.

"By the way, is there a deadline for our mission this time?" Lin Yang suddenly asked.

"Deadline?" Cheng Fu asked, looking at Li Rui.

Li Rui said, "There's no notification yet; I guess it's a long-term mission."

Lin Yang was speechless.

Li Rui laughed: "What kind of expression is that? Although this mission doesn't have a time limit yet, it's easy. It's easier than guarding the rendezvous point, and unlike last time, we don't have to be on guard all the time."

"Captain, it's easy, but I can't concentrate on my cultivation," Lin Yang said, speaking his mind.

"Oh, I see, you want to go into seclusion, right?" Li Rui suddenly realized.

Lin Yang nodded.

"Well... let me think about it. Although theoretically we need to be on standby at all times, it's not like we can't try something." Li Rui stroked his chin.

Lin Yang's eyes lit up: "Captain, do you mean you can create conditions for us to go into seclusion?"

"Not now, let me think about it. After all, it's a mission, and it would be difficult to explain if I were to go into seclusion for an extended period during the mission," Li Rui said thoughtfully. (End of Chapter)