He became the True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws starting from Liaozhai.

When the maid revealed the value of the Five Elements Pill, the boy's expression clearly froze. This single pill was equivalent to two months' worth of his income...

He offered fifty spirit stones, but his price was only one spirit stone per hour. Who could wander around this big city for so long? In fact, his income each time was only a little spirit stone powder. He could only exchange it for a spirit stone to store when he had accumulated enough.

Moreover, there are many people like him at the city gate of Liucheng. He is not the only one who relies on this for a living. Therefore, every time he wants to earn spirit stones, he needs luck. He does not have a fixed income, nor can he meet a benefactor like Xu Yi every day. This is actually the first time Xu Yi has encountered such a large amount of income.

"Fifty...fifty spirit stones?" The boy stammered. He knew that the Five Elements Pill might be expensive, but he never imagined that a single Five Elements Pill could be so outrageously expensive.

A bottle of pills usually contains twelve pills, unless they are special or rare. Most cultivation pills come in bottles of twelve. Converted, this bottle of Five Elements Pills would cost six hundred spirit stones...

The boy swallowed hard; he dared not speak.

The boy's spirit was suddenly crushed.

"Senior...this is too expensive. I'm not worth this price." The young man didn't dare to look at Xu Yi anymore. He didn't know what to say. Six hundred spirit stones. How long would it take him to earn it back?

Now, these fifty spirit stones were tossed to him as if they were nothing to Xu Yi, as if they were a trivial matter and he didn't care about anything.

Being able to casually toss out fifty spirit stones and give him a guide is such a small thing. The young man had also worked his way up from the bottom. He knew what Xu Yi's action meant. If he were to casually give a gold bar to an ordinary person, it would be a trivial matter to him.

What do the riches of mortals mean to him? Nothing at all. He has all the money that mortals possess.

The Foundation Establishment stage and the Qi Refining stage are only one level apart, so how could there be such a big difference between them?

The boy fell silent. He didn't know what to say. From this moment on, he had a clearer understanding of the differences between people, which was undeniably painful.

"Take it. I don't need the Five Elements Pills anymore. These pills are of no use to me." Xu Yi said calmly, as if he were saying something unimportant. Their transaction was complete, and Xu Yi had more important things to do next.

The young man quickly exchanged the Five Elements Pill for spirit stones. After thanking Xu Yi repeatedly, he ran away from Wanbaoge, leaving behind the place that made him feel inferior and under endless pressure.

"Senior Xu, did you come here to take on some missions or to replenish your supplies?" After finishing with the spirit stones the young man had just exchanged, the maid began to inquire about Xu Yi's purpose.

The maid had just realized that Xu Yi wanted the boy to exchange his spirit stones first, which was why she served him first.

"I'm here to find a job," Xu Yi stated his purpose, which was that simple.

After hearing Xu Yi's answer, the maid continued, "Senior Xu, you are a Foundation Establishment expert and a head镖师 (bodyguard/escort). I need to report your identity to the manager. I cannot assign you any tasks based on your status."

The maidservant replied respectfully, "That's the truth. Not only does one need to be at the Foundation Establishment stage to become a head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), but one also needs sufficient strength. Otherwise, when Xu Yi first entered Wanbaoge, he was just a镖师 (bodyguard/escort). It's just that his performance in these two missions was so outstanding that the contribution points he gained were enough for him to become a镖师."

Because Xu Yi's performance in these three instances was truly exceptional, it's only natural that he was able to gain so many growth points.

Liu Cheng also followed the rules and regulations of Wanbaoge; he never overstepped those rules.

"How long will it take to report to the manager?" Xu Yi asked, frowning. He wasn't in a hurry, but he wanted to establish himself here as soon as possible to acquire more resources.

The maid seemed to sense the anxiety in Xu Yi's tone, and she quickly comforted him, "Senior Xu, it won't be long. The manager is in the backyard and will be here soon."

That's not actually the case. The shopkeeper can indeed arrive very quickly, but he is a Golden Core cultivator who has been cultivating in seclusion in the backyard. He doesn't need to use too many resources to comprehend the laws. If there are some rare and precious materials, they can also be effective for a Golden Core cultivator. However, these rare and precious materials are relatively rare.

Xu Yi nodded. The manager of Wanbaoge in Liucheng was a Golden Core stage expert, but he didn't know exactly how strong he was.

The cultivation levels of these shopkeepers are like a mystery. If it were Liu Cheng, it would be relatively easy to guess, as he is quite famous in Lion City. However, the whereabouts of the Wanbaoge shopkeeper in Liu City have always been very mysterious. You can only encounter him at Wanbaoge; it's very difficult to meet this master at other times.

A cultivator at the Golden Core stage can already be considered a master, at least not at the early Golden Core stage, right? Xu Yi didn't believe that the manager of the prestigious Liucheng Wanbao Pavilion was only at the early Golden Core stage; he was most likely at the late stage, or even at the peak stage.

This is the optimal solution.

Wanbaoge is not the only force in Liucheng. Many sects also have their own shops here. If the manager of Wanbaoge is not powerful enough to keep things under control, it will be no good. In that case, Wanbaoge will easily be targeted by thieves. However, Wanbaoge in Liucheng can remain safe and sound, which is inseparable from the manager who guards this place.

The highest cultivation level in Liucheng is the Nascent Soul stage, but that's not the city lord's cultivation level. If the manager of Wanbaoge really had such a high cultivation level, Liucheng would probably have been a one-man show by Wanbaoge long ago.

Xu Yi nodded, indicating that he could wait.

After all, we're here to ask for a meal, so we should definitely be more polite.

The little maid ran off from the counter, and soon another little maid took her place to greet the other guests.

Before long, Xu Yi didn't even feel the passage of time. A cultivator wearing a gray Taoist robe walked towards Xu Yi with square steps. He had disheveled hair and looked somewhat slovenly. His hair was half gray and half white, making him look like a decrepit old man.

But Xu Yi's intuition told him that this old man was extraordinary, very extraordinary indeed. His demeanor was like that of a returned to simplicity, like an ordinary mortal, yet Xu Yi always felt that this person was far more than just a Golden Core cultivator...

It's not like he hasn't seen Golden Core cultivators before. Back in the Blood Lotus Secret Realm, those Golden Core cultivators were all dignified and imposing, their aura was immediately apparent.

That feeling of being in harmony with the Way of Heaven cannot be hidden at all.

This is the manifestation of the laws cultivated, which Xu Yi can sense.

But this shopkeeper... is too mysterious.

not simple...

The shopkeeper, holding Xu Yi's token in his hand, quickly approached Xu Yi, carefully examined him, and then smiled, "You must be Xu Yi!"

"Greetings, shopkeeper." Xu Yi bowed respectfully. He always showed great respect to elders whose cultivation was higher than his own.

"Xu Yi, hehe, I've heard of you. Your file has already spread throughout the Wanbao Pavilion. There are very few cultivators with your abilities in the Wanbao Pavilion." The old man's eyes were very deep, and Xu Yi felt that he had nowhere to hide in front of him.

It seemed as if he had seen through my cultivation level and my trump cards. Was this really the Golden Core stage?

"My surname is Wang, and my given name is Zhen. You can call me Old Wang." Wang Zhen was an easy-going person. He admired people like Xu Yi. He also knew that Xu Yi used to belong to Lion City. He knew Xu Yi's cultivation level very well. Moreover, he saw through it at a glance. Xu Yi's current cultivation level was half-step Golden Core. However, he was only one step away from the Golden Core stage. He was just one step away from the final step.

Wang Zhen could also tell that he was at the Golden Core stage... or so he was.

"Manager Wang." Xu Yi did not address him as Wang Zhen wished. In his view, there was still a significant difference in their statuses, and they should maintain a certain distance.

"Hahahaha, you're really being too polite, kid." Wang Zhen wasn't surprised at all. On the contrary, he thought it was normal. This was the normal reaction for this person. Xu Yi's personality and the previous manager's evaluation of him were already recorded. Wang Zhen had seen all of this.

"Xiao Yi, I'm not trying to take advantage of you. You're just a bit stubborn, as Liu Cheng is right." Wang Zhen deliberately mentioned Liu Cheng's name to see Xu Yi's reaction.

Sure enough, Xu Yi was somewhat surprised when he saw Liu Cheng's name. He seemed to be wondering why such a senior would know Manager Liu.

"Manager Wang, do you know Manager Liu too?"

"Hahaha, you little rascal, are you really that stupid or just plain dumb? We're colleagues, we even went to a big conference together, how could you not recognize me?"

Wang Zhen laughed heartily, showing no airs whatsoever. If someone of this level of cultivation were in a sect, they would have to bow their head when they met him.

But within this Wanbao Pavilion, there seems to be no such barrier.

Wang Zhen didn't care about worldly etiquette. He was a very interesting person and didn't care about worldly titles or anything like that. These things didn't mean much to him.

He just wants to talk and chat with interesting people.

He felt that having reached his level of cultivation, he already knew whether there was any future for him. Without any great opportunities, he would probably stop here in this life.

Wang Zhen seemed very open-minded; he had come to terms with everything. Since he couldn't improve his cultivation, he would improve his state of mind, make himself more interesting, and leave something behind in this world...

"So the two elders have this connection." Xu Yi suddenly realized.

"Alright, alright, I trust Liu Cheng quite a bit. He's reliable, and I trust his assessment of you."

Wang Zhen then steered the conversation toward Liu Cheng, which was indeed the case. He and Liu Cheng had crossed paths a few times, but it was always Wang Zhen asking Liu Cheng to do things for him. After all, he was a senior, and Wang Zhen asking Liu Cheng to do things for him was actually giving Liu Cheng an opportunity to improve himself.

Although there is no relationship between colleagues in Wanbaoge when the managers are promoted, it is a great opportunity to have a powerful person willing to let you do things for him and give you some pointers afterwards. Even if Liu Cheng is very upright, he cannot miss this opportunity to improve himself.

To be precise, it was a missed opportunity for a stronger person to guide him.

"You should advance to the Golden Core stage, Xiao Yi." After saying this, Wang Zhen suddenly looked at Xu Yi with a smile.

"What do you need?" Wang Zhen looked into Xu Yi's eyes, as if trying to see through Xu Yi's inner desires.

"Manager Wang, I don't want anything. I'd like to exchange some of my contribution points for something." Xu Yi bowed respectfully. Although he didn't know what Wang Zhen meant by these words, he hadn't originally intended to take anything from Wanbaoge for free, and he wasn't unwilling to give anything in return.

"Alright, then come with me." Wang Zhen nodded. He wasn't one to be greedy for small gains. Although Liu Cheng had already tested him, there were some things he needed to try himself to understand.

He and Liu Cheng hadn't seen each other for a long time. In Wang Zhen's opinion, so much time could completely change a person's personality or some habits.

Therefore, he won't easily believe it.

Although he said this on the surface, he still didn't believe it in his heart. Xu Yi's cultivation level had far surpassed Liu Cheng's. If there was something fishy going on, he wasn't omniscient, so he couldn't gamble.

To gamble on Xu Yi's character, if Xu Yi knew that the evaluation files in the Wanbao Hall were controlled by the manager of Wanbao Pavilion, there might be other manipulations involved.

However, the time spent on missions doesn't lie; Xu Yi's achievements are undeniable.

It's undeniable that Xu Yi is a very capable person...

Soon, Wang Zhen had dismissed the maidservant and took Xu Yi alone to the Treasure Pavilion. The Treasure Pavilion in Liucheng had more treasures, and the treasures it contained were much rarer, far surpassing the Treasure Pavilion in Lion City.

The reason for sending the maid away was that Wang Zhen had some things to do that she couldn't let others know.

The two quickly arrived at the treasure pavilion, but as soon as they entered, Xu Yi felt an immense pressure, as if the sky itself was about to collapse and press down on him.

Xu Yi was instantly crushed, his body collapsing to the ground like a limp marshmallow.

"Xu Yi, although your resume is excellent, I don't believe it..."