Stretching his back lazily, Zhang Xuan walked out of his room.
After cultivating for such a long time, he was truly exhausted.
"Teacher!"
As soon as he arrived at the residence, Yuan Tao immediately rushed up to him with a bitter expression.
"Teacher, I feel that... my cultivation has been much slower than before. For some reason, I find it hard to focus my energy..."
With Zhao Ya and Lu Chong's departure, the remaining four students felt pressured. He had been trying his best to catch up with them, but for some reason, for the past half a month, his cultivation seemed to have been shackled. No matter how hard he tried, he was unable to advance his cultivation.
Fearing that their teacher would reprimand them, they didn't dare to ask about it.
But today, they couldn't hold it in any longer.
Just a moment ago, Wang Ying achieved another breakthrough. If they didn't hurry up, they might really be unable to catch up.
"There's no need to rush. I understand your situation. It's not that you aren't focused or talented, but... as long as you don't awaken the Emperor's Bloodline, it will form a shackle in your body, preventing you from advancing further!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
He had seen Yuan Tao's situation a few days ago when he was on the back of the spirit beast.
It wasn't that Yuan Tao wasn't working hard, but that his bloodline was the problem.
For those with unique constitutions, when their constitution was fully awakened, their cultivation would be as easy as eating and drinking. However, if they were unable to fully awaken their constitution, they would be shackled no matter how hard they tried.
There were countless ways to awaken one's unique constitution, but unique constitutions were rare as well. As such, it was extremely difficult for them to complete their heritage. Many talented individuals were unable to find a systematic way to awaken their unique constitution and lacked sufficient resources.
This was precisely the reason why he had hesitated for a moment before agreeing to the Glacier Plain Court's request for Zhao Ya.
The Glacier Plain Court had the complete heritage of the Pure Yin Body and unlimited resources. It was much better than him fumbling around on his own.
Currently, Yuan Tao was facing this problem. With his constitution awakened by twenty percent, his cultivation had reached the limit of Transcendent Mortal 2-dan primary stage. If he wanted to advance further, he would have to continue awakening his constitution. Otherwise, the thick Emperor's Bloodline would seal his acupoints and meridians like shackles, making it difficult for him to advance further.
If he had cultivated the Heaven's Path Divine Art, it wouldn't have been a problem. However, it was a simplified version, so it was troublesome.
Over the past few days, Yuan Tao had been pondering over it, and he had come up with a few feasible plans.
"How about this? You call Sun Qiang over and have him ask around to see if there are any places that sell treasures. Go and see if there are any treasures that are suitable for you!"
Zhang Xuan said.
"Yes!"
Seeing that his teacher was already aware of it, Yuan Tao hurriedly backed down in embarrassment. Not too long later, he returned with Yuan Tao.
"Young Master, I've asked around. There's a Mystical Treasure Tower nearby. It might have what you want!" Sun Qiang said hurriedly.
He was a steward and knew his duty. As soon as he arrived, he asked around and found out a lot of information.
"Mystical Treasure House?"
Zhang Xuan looked over.
"Yes, there are many rare treasures in this Mystical Treasure House, and many of them are extremely precious. Their value is not below that of a High Grade Spirit Grade Magic Treasure, and many of them are even unique. However, the weird thing is that … the items here are never for sale. They are only given to those who are fated with them! "
Sun Qiang said.
"Gift?" Zhang Xuan was stunned.
No matter how many rare treasures, treasures, and assets they had, if they didn't sell them all and gave them away, wouldn't they be making a loss?
"Indeed. However, they won't give them away for free. There must be a price for it."
Seeing the look of disbelief on the young master's face, Sun Qiang chuckled. "It's said that there are two rows of stone pillars in the Mystical Treasure House, and through some unknown means, the treasures are sealed within them. Those who wish to purchase the treasures in the Mystical Treasure House can try to identify it. If you identify the first item, you'll be rewarded with one point. If you identify the second item, you'll be rewarded with two points. If you identify the item within the fiftieth stone pillar, you'll be rewarded with fifty points!
"The points you accumulate can be used to exchange for all of the treasures in the Mystical Treasure House. As long as you have sufficient points, you can take anything you want! However … before you can identify the item, you have to pay ten middle-tier spirit stones as a deposit. Once you identify it, you'll have to return the spirit stones. If you can't identify it, you'll have to hand over the spirit stones. In other words, if you can't get a single point … the spirit stones will belong to you! "
"Oh!"
Zhang Xuan came to a realization.
To put it bluntly, the Mystical Treasure House was making use of a person's curiosity to earn money. It was somewhat similar to gambling.
The treasures sealed within the stone pillars couldn't be seen or touched, making it even more difficult than appraising treasures. Thus, it wouldn't be easy for one to earn points. Ten middle-tier spirit stones might not seem like much, but if a large number of people were to enter, it would be a win-win situation.
It was somewhat similar to the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets in Honghai City's Appraiser Hall.
It was determined by one's eye of discernment.
It might be difficult for others to identify it, but to Zhang Xuan … it seemed to be a gift!
With just a touch of his finger, the Library of Heaven's Path would compile a book on it. Even the eight generations of ancestors of the Mystical Treasure House would be recorded clearly.
"Let's go and take a look. If there's anything that Yuan Tao can use, why don't you bring a few over? Otherwise, we'll just forget about it!" Zhang Xuan smiled.
It just so happened that the awakening of Yuan Tao's unique constitution required a unique treasure. If the Mystical Treasure House had such a treasure, he might as well try to identify the stone pillars and bring some over. Of course … if they didn't, he would just forget about it.
Zhang Xuan wasn't a person who wouldn't move his feet upon seeing a treasure. A master teacher had to have the magnanimity of a master teacher. He couldn't possibly insist on taking the other party's treasure.
Besides, Huanyu Empire was an unfamiliar place, so it was best for him to keep a low profile.
"Yes!"
Sun Qiang nodded and led the way.
Since they were looking for a treasure that was compatible with Yuan Tao's unique constitution, they decided to bring him along as well.
The Mystical Treasure House wasn't too far away from the royal palace. In less than twenty minutes, they saw a majestic tower standing before them.
The three words' Mystical Treasure House 'were written elegantly on it, and it seemed as though it would soar into the sky at any moment.
"Sixth level calligraphy?"
Upon taking a look, Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
Sixth level calligraphy meant that one had already reached the level of Spirit Wisdom. Only a 4-star or 5-star painter would be able to create such a masterpiece.
Seeing such a formidable painting placed casually outside even before entering the building, Zhang Xuan's interest in the Mystical Treasure House was piqued.
Walking through the main entrance, they were greeted with a spacious hall. Along the walls, there was a ring of counters, and all kinds of treasures were placed on them.
The trio walked over.
Swords, paintings, chess pieces, ores, spirit beast fur …
There were all kinds of treasures here.
"The golden claw of a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan Foxhawk Beast?"
Taking a look at the counter, Zhang Xuan's footsteps suddenly halted.
On the counter before him was a three chi long claw. It was golden in color, and it felt as sharp as ice.
The Foxhawk Beast was a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan spirit beast. Not only were they few in number, they were also as cunning as a fox. Even the Beast Hall wouldn't be able to tame one, needless to say, capture and kill one.
Even though the Foxhawk Beast was rare, its claws were invaluable treasures. This was especially so for a golden claw. It was the ideal material for forging a Spirit intermediate-tier weapon.
There were many people who couldn't even obtain a single finger. Yet, there was a complete one here. Its value was immeasurable.
Lowering his head, Zhang Xuan saw a line of words written on the sheepskin beneath the claw. 'Foxhawk Beast Golden Claw, 1!'
"What does this' 1 'mean?"
Zhang Xuan turned to Sun Qiang.
Sun Qiang pondered for a moment before replying, "Oh, it means that it can be exchanged for with a single point!"
"Exchanged for with a single point?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
The golden claw of the Foxhawk Beast was incomparably valuable, and it was extremely difficult to find. If one were to sell it, even if it couldn't fetch dozens of middle-tier spirit stones, it would fetch at least a dozen. To be able to exchange for it with a single point, wasn't this point a little too valuable?
"Most of the items on the first floor can only be exchanged for with a single point. The higher the floor, the more valuable the items are!"
Sun Qiang chuckled.
"These items can be exchanged for with a single point?"
Gasping in astonishment, Zhang Xuan was astonished.
It was no wonder so many people would still come here to try their luck despite knowing that it was impossible to take away the items in the Mystical Treasure Hall. The items here were indeed too valuable.
Walking around the Foxhawk Beast Golden Claw, Zhang Xuan saw quite a few good items on the first floor. Their value wasn't beneath that of the Foxhawk Beast Golden Claw, and they were all marked with the word '1'.
"Incredible, this place is indeed worthy of being called a 'Mystical Treasure'!"
Zhang Xuan praised as he walked around the area.
Even though there were many treasures on the first floor, they weren't of much use in awakening Yuan Tao's unique constitution.
The Emperor's Bloodline was extremely unique. Even though Zhang Xuan wasn't too sure what could awaken it, he had a rough idea.
"Let's head to the second floor to take a look!"
Knowing that there was nothing on the first floor, Zhang Xuan lost his interest.
No matter how valuable the treasures were, they couldn't compare to spirit stones to him. No matter how valuable the other items were, they couldn't compare to cultivation techniques.
As such, he wasn't interested in the treasures on the first floor.
If he was, he wouldn't have returned the items in the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets to the Appraiser Hall back then.
Thus, the trio headed up the stairs.
There were significantly fewer people on the second floor compared to the first floor. Furthermore, there were fewer treasures on the second floor as well. However, at a glance, everything was much more valuable.
There were quite a few unique items that even the Appraiser Hall couldn't produce, and there were quite a few that even Zhang Xuan couldn't name.
"This is … a painting of the seventh level?"
Soon, Zhang Xuan saw a painting of the seventh level. From the looks of it, one had to be at least a 6-star painter to be able to draw it. The animals and plants in the painting were so lively that it felt as if they would leap out of the painting at any moment to gather spiritual energy.
Artifacts with Transcendence of Mortal Wisdom already possessed their own sentience, and they would leap out of the painting at any moment.
Lowering his head, Zhang Xuan saw a line of words on the goatskin: 'Proud Painting of Spring and Autumn, 2!'
"Only worth 2?"
Zhang Xuan was astonished.
This painting was much better than the 'Drunken Sleep in Dreams' that was auctioned at Honghai City back then.
After all, that painting was incorrectly drawn. Even though it was barely able to reach the seventh level with his help, it was still the lowest level painting. In the end, it was only sold for forty thousand low-tier spirit stones, which was equivalent to four middle-tier spirit stones.
On the other hand, this painting was clearly a work left behind by a 6-star painter. If one were to put it up for auction, it would definitely fetch at least fifty middle-tier spirit stones. Yet, it was actually worth 2 …
This Mystical Treasure Hall was indeed a fearsome organization. The number of treasures they had far exceeded his expectations.
"How can there be anything good in such a small place? If there's anything that you like, I'll find it for you when we return!"
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to continue looking at the painting, a calm voice sounded. Following which, two figures walked over.
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