On the path to immortality, I can see destiny.

"Friend, you have made a decisive decision."

Master Liao's smile widened as he deftly completed the talisman handover.

Zhao Fan then carefully put away the Broken Aura Golden Talisman and continued browsing.

With nearly a thousand spirit stones remaining and a nine-fold jade token, this was a rare opportunity.

A moment later, he stopped in front of the cabinet displaying magical artifacts for lightness and took a fancy to a pair of cyan short boots that shimmered with spiritual light.

These boots are a top-grade magical artifact that can greatly enhance short-distance movement and running speed, making up for his shortcomings in agility. Although they consume a lot of spiritual energy, they may save his life in critical moments.

After a brief consideration, Zhao Fan bought it for 171 spirit stones.

Having acquired the two items, Zhao Fan's mind stirred slightly, and he inquired about the forbidden scriptures.

"Fellow Daoist, does the Baichuan Chamber of Commerce possess any books related to prohibited learning?"

Master Liao did not try to seduce anyone; instead, he spoke honestly.

"If you truly wish to study, you can go to the Langyu Book Pavilion. I've heard that there are recording stones there that explain the restrictions from the Suyang Sect. Although they don't involve the true teachings, they are demonstrated and explained by Foundation Establishment cultivators, which is far better than just reading books by rote."

"Only shops like theirs, which specialize in books and have deep connections, have such things."

"A memorial stone from the Suyang Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Fan's heart leaped with joy. This was exactly what he needed. The ring's restrictions were complex, and with a master demonstrating and guiding him, he could avoid many detours.

He made up his mind to visit the library.

"Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist."

Zhao Fan clasped his hands in thanks.

After thanking him, Master Liao led him downstairs.

As Zhao Fan passed by the area on the first floor where large artifacts were displayed, one object caught his eye.

It was a small, shuttle-shaped boat, about eight feet long, light blue in color, and with a sleek design, quietly suspended on a low platform. Simple cloud patterns were engraved on the hull, their brilliance understated. A wooden plaque stood beside it.

The Azure Leaf Boat is a low-grade flying magic artifact, crafted from light and resilient spirit wood. It is engraved with basic wind-controlling and floating mystical patterns, making it easy to control. When used at full power, its speed is slightly better than that of a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator at full speed. It is priced at seventy-five spirit stones.

It's an airship!

Zhao Fan paused, a ripple appearing in his eyes.

He immediately recalled the day he first met Su San, when the flying boat soared through the sky, and how he had wanted to own his own flying boat that very day.

He still has over 800 spirit stones left, and 75 spirit stones is not unbearable.

Although this boat is only of low quality and has limited speed, it is just right for his current cultivation level and the price is reasonable.

If my cultivation level improves in the future, I may be able to get a better mode of transportation, but for now, this is enough to solve many of my travel problems.

"Would you like to test this boat?"

Seeing that he was interested, Master Liao took the initiative to ask him questions.

"There's no need to try."

Zhao Fan shook his head, having already made up his mind.

"I'll take this boat, at a 10% discount."

Instead of spending time trying it out, he decided to go to the library as soon as possible. He paid sixty-eight spirit stones to collect the Azure Leaf Boat, along with the control jade slip and a simple storage bag.

So far, he has spent 554 low-grade spirit stones at the Hundred Rivers Chamber of Commerce, leaving him with 726 spirit stones remaining.

Although the cost was enormous, he felt it was well worth it for the strategic advantage he gained, including a trump card, a pair of life-saving boots, and a flying boat.

"Fellow Daoist Liao, farewell."

Zhao Fan did not linger and bowed to take his leave.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, please take care. Welcome back again!"

Master Liao was extremely hospitable to Zhao Fan after selling so many things, and personally escorted Zhao Fan to the door.

As I walked out of the Baichuan Chamber of Commerce, the afternoon sun was a bit dazzling.

Zhao Fan touched the talisman in his pocket, calmed his mind, and after determining the direction, headed straight for the Langyu Book Pavilion.

Right now, what he cared about most was the memory stone that might guide him to break the ring's restrictions. Thinking about it, he quickened his pace unconsciously as he walked through the bustling streets.

His steps appeared steady and ordinary, but he was actually quite vigilant. However, the city was very safe, and after walking for a while and seeing that nothing had happened, Zhao Fan gradually relaxed.

About twenty feet behind him, two ordinary-looking men exchanged a glance and slowly followed.

Both of them were at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and they concealed their auras quite well. Their tracking techniques were also quite skillful. Sometimes they would stop at the stall, and sometimes they would blend into the crowd, always maintaining a seemingly accidental distance from Zhao Fan.

They were spies recruited by the servant, specifically targeting the fat sheep coming from large shops like the Baichuan Chamber of Commerce.

Zhao Fan's sallow and ordinary face, his aura of the fifth level of Qi Refining, and the slightly full purse he had when he came out of the Hundred Rivers Chamber of Commerce all fit their target perfectly.

Zhao Fan was completely unaware of this, his mind preoccupied with the possible presence of the restriction-recording stone.

After passing through two bustling streets and turning into a relatively quiet alley, after walking for a while, a large pavilion, about five stories high, built entirely of some kind of warm white jade and dark spirit wood, came into view.

The pavilion has a simple and grand design with flying eaves and brackets. Bronze wind chimes hang under the eaves, and they make a clear sound when a breeze passes by.

Above the door hangs a black jade plaque with the four characters "Langyu Shuge" written on it. The calligraphy is vigorous and powerful, with a faint spiritual light flowing through it, which calms the mind when looking at it.

Unlike the bustling atmosphere of the Baichuan Chamber of Commerce, the area in front of the Book Pavilion was quite quiet. Few people came and went, and most of them were composed and walked with unhurried steps, with little noise.

Two young men dressed in moon-white Taoist robes, with cultivation levels at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, stood quietly by the door, their gazes peaceful.

Zhao Fan composed himself and stepped into the library.

Immediately, a delicate fragrance of ink and the unique aroma of old books wafted over, mixed with a very faint scent of spirit wood and jade.

The first floor of the pavilion was extremely spacious, about three zhang high, with bright and soft light. Several rows of tall rosewood bookshelves were neatly arranged, filled with various jade slips, books, and leather scrolls.

A few guests were quietly browsing among the bookshelves, or whispering with the waiters in blue robes standing by.

A middle-aged cultivator, also dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe and around thirty years old, stepped forward, cupped his hands in a salute, and spoke in a calm voice.

"Fellow Daoist, welcome to Langyu Book Pavilion. Are you here casually browsing, or are you looking to purchase a specific book?"

Zhao Fan returned the greeting and directly stated his purpose.

"I am looking to purchase a book on the art of enchantment, preferably one like the kind from the Suyang Sect that includes a photographic record of a real person explaining and demonstrating it. Does your esteemed establishment possess such a book?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged cultivator's eyes flashed with understanding, and he glanced at Zhao Fan.

"Our pavilion does indeed possess texts on the Dao of Restriction, as for the teaching record stone of the Suyang Sect..."

He paused for a moment, then continued speaking.

"Such items are not easy to make, and their circulation is strictly controlled. Our pavilion does have some in stock, but none of them involve the core secrets of the sect. They are mostly used by Foundation Establishment seniors to explain the basics and common restriction principles, and they are quite expensive."

"I wonder which level you specifically need? Are you just starting to understand forbidden runes, or do you already have a foundation and want to advance?"

Zhao Fan was secretly delighted; there really was one! He suppressed his excitement and asked cautiously.

"I am new to this path and my foundation is weak. I need a rigorous and step-by-step guide. If there were a commemorative stone with the explanations of a senior Foundation Establishment expert, that would be perfect."