Wild Dogs

He was indeed extremely curious about divination.

After glancing at it twice, Yang Fan took out his jade slip.

"What are you trying to do?"

An old man standing nearby asked curiously.

Yang Fan pointed to the jade slip.

"Of course you should leave me a copy of these things too."

Then he shook the jade slip again.

"You wouldn't actually give me all of this, would you?"

Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head.

"I definitely won't give this to you, but you might as well take a look at the various things the Palace Master left for you before making a decision."

Yang Fan nodded upon hearing this.

Then the old man waved his hand, and a gray box flew out.

The old man gently patted the box, and the layer of restriction dissipated, opening the box.

A moment later, a copper coin, a jade slip, and a token flew out.

"Here, this is for you."

What is this?

After taking the item, Yang Fan examined it carefully.

"Since this old man wants to keep us in suspense, Yang Fan will naturally play along."

Seeing Yang Fan's cooperation, the old man was quite satisfied. He nodded with a smile and pointed here.

"To be honest, there are three hidden attacks inside. If you encounter any danger, you can summon these three attacks."

"These three attacks are equivalent to the combat power of a Nascent Soul level. I think as long as the enemy's strength is not particularly strong, this thing can be used to defend against them."

Upon hearing this, Yang Fan suddenly realized what was going on. He nodded slightly and then held the token in his hand.

"So I can use this to kill people, but only three times."

The old man nodded.

"There's nothing wrong with saying that."

"In addition, if you encounter danger, you can turn these three attacks into defenses."

"As long as the opponent's strength has not reached the Nascent Soul stage, these three attacks can block three fatal attacks for you, young friend."

Yang Fan immediately beamed with joy.

He had other methods for killing, but defense was what he valued most.

This token can also withstand three killing moves from a Nascent Soul level cultivator, which would be perfect.

"Good, this is the real good stuff."

Yang Fan then put the item away and turned his gaze to the celestial globe beside him.

"This thing is really nice, may I take it with me?"

Yang Fan brought up the idea again, but this time the old man's attitude was extremely firm.

"If you really want an armillary sphere, young friend, why not learn some astrology?"

"Our astrology and aura-gazing techniques, once mastered, not only allow one to glimpse a cultivator's fortune, but also to attempt to communicate with the stars in the sky and even obtain their power."

The old man looked at Yang Fan with a smile, while Yang Fan pursed his lips.

"What power of stars? I don't believe it."

Seeing Yang Fan's disbelieving look, the old man shook his head repeatedly, and then took out a jade box from the side.

"Here are a few beads for you, young friend."

Yang Fan carefully opened the jade box, and several beads emitting a soft light appeared in his eyes.

Yang Fan was surprised when he picked up one of the beads.

"What is this? Why is the light inside so strange?"

Upon hearing this, the old man laughed.

"This item is called the Moon Pearl. It is moonlight collected by our Heavenly Mystery Deduction Palace using a special magic weapon, and the moonlight is sealed inside."

"If you wish to study astrology or draw upon the power of the stars in the future, you may try refining this moonlight."

Yang Fan nodded. He still cared about this thing. After thinking for a moment, he put it away.

After looking around, Yang Fan scratched his head. There were actually quite a few treasures he wanted to take, but judging from the old man's expression, he didn't want him to touch them at all.

Yang Fan could only sigh helplessly.

"Senior, this is supposed to be a palace. Do you think this is all you have, and no other treasures?"

"For example, there should be some that can improve one's cultivation level, right?"

Yang Fan looked at the old man eagerly, and the old man nodded after a moment of contemplation.

"If I had to say, I would say I have some, but I can't give them to you for free, young friend. You'll have to spar with me first."

Yang Fan immediately took two steps back, becoming wary.

"What, do you want to fight with your senior?"

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled and waved his hand, revealing a chessboard in front of him.

"Here, you play a game of chess with me. If you win, I will give you a treasure."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a moment later, a lotus flower appeared in his palm.

"This item is called the Nirvana Heart Lotus. Consuming it can resist inner demons and enhance one's cultivation."

"When a cultivator breaks through from the Core Formation stage to the Nascent Soul stage, this thing can play a significant role and provide great assistance."

"Although you are only at the early stage of Core Formation, you still need to prepare the necessary things to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

Yang Fan looked at the Nirvana Lotus with envy.

But then he scratched his head helplessly.

"Well... I really don't know how to play Go. How about I play something else?"

For example, I can play five in a row.

He immediately started arguing with the other party.

Seeing this, the old man couldn't help but sigh.

"What's the point of Five in a Row? Go is the truly superior game."

He then immediately pointed forward.

"How about it, young friend? Are you interested in having a game with me? Then I'll give you this Nirvana Lotus."

Yang Fan understood the meaning behind the other person's words.

"Oh, if I just play a casual game with you, you'll give me the Nirvana Lotus?"

The old man chuckled to himself.

"Young friend, you don't even know how to play Go."

"Just playing a game of chess with me for a while would be enough."

As he spoke, the old man enthusiastically gestured for Yang Fan to enter.

But Yang Fanqian just laughed.

"I don't even know how to play chess, what's the point of teaching me?"

Seeing that Yang Fan was also unwilling, the old man couldn't help but sigh.

"Young friend, if you don't know how to play, I can teach you."

Yang Fan gave another bitter laugh.

"My time in this Heavenly Mystery Palace is limited; I can't stay here forever."

As far as Yang Fan knew, the Heavenly Mystery Palace would continue to recover every once in a while, and after a period of time, the Heavenly Mystery Palace would return to the underground.

How could he dare to stay here for long under these circumstances?

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled slightly.

"Don't worry, the flow of time in this space is different from that in other places."

He pointed to the sundial.

"One day outside is equivalent to one year inside."

"I taught you for a few months, and I haven't been away from home for very long."

Hearing this, Yang Fan hesitated for a moment before nodding emphatically.

"Alright, since you're going to teach me, let's learn together."

Yang Fan then immediately sat down cross-legged next to the chessboard.