He had been so focused on earning points that he had forgotten that other than a high-tier spirit stone, he didn't even have a single middle-tier spirit stone on him.
Even though he had obtained close to six hundred middle-tier spirit stones from the Fleeting Cloud Sect and the other sects, he had exhausted them all before reaching Huanyu Empire. The current him could be said to be as poor as a pauper.
"How much is the deposit?" The young man didn't know the rules.
"Ten middle-tier spirit stones!" Gan Yiping replied.
"Here! The two of us will give it a try. "Without asking any further, the young man flicked his wrist and took out twenty middle-tier spirit stones.
Twenty middle-tier spirit stones was a sum that others would find difficult to gather even if they were to sell their entire fortune. However, it seemed like it didn't matter to him at all.
Grabbing the spirit stones, Gan Yiping chuckled. He pointed forward and explained the rules, "There are two rows of stone pillars here, and each of them is sealed with an artifact. There are hints written on them, and based on your own judgment, you will be able to deduce what is inside.
"Each person only has an incense's time. As long as you can identify the artifact and state its name, the stone pillar will automatically crack open. The more cracks you open, the more points you will earn, and the more artifacts you will be able to exchange for! "
"Alright!"
The young man nodded with a fawning look on his face. "Sixth Young Mistress, wait here for a moment. I'll be right back!"
After which, he walked up to the stone pillar with widened strides.
Zhang Xuan and the others also turned their gazes over.
They had understood the rules, but they wanted to know how the examination was going to be and how difficult it was.
Standing before the stone pillar, the young man seemed to have seen the hints left on it. He circled around the first stone pillar, and his face which was initially filled with confidence suddenly turned perplexed.
The stone pillar was smooth and smooth, and there was nothing unique about it. He couldn't see, touch, or even tell what was inside. It was as if he was trying to guess what was inside through a tool. The difficulty of the examination was far beyond his imagination.
After circling around two more times, his face turned livid.
He had just boasted to the Sixth Young Mistress that he would be back soon with the intention of earning some points. Yet, it turned out that he couldn't identify anything at all. If he were to return like this, it would be too embarrassing!
Scratching his head, the young man anxiously touched the stone pillar and tried to infuse his zhenqi into it. However, he realized that the stone pillar seemed to have the ability to isolate zhenqi, rendering it completely ineffective.
"This..."
It didn't take long for him to use all the means he could think of. Unable to hold himself back any longer, he turned to look at Gan Yiping.
"Hall Master, this doesn't have any special characteristics at all. How can I tell?"
This is a scam, right?
This thing is just a stone pillar. What do you want me to see?
Putting aside me, even 5-star appraisers and 6-star appraisers wouldn't be able to tell!
"Young Master, don't be anxious. There are hints on the stone pillar. You can use them to analyze the situation!"
Gan Yiping smiled faintly, as if he knew that the other party would say that.
"Ponder?"
Looking at the words on the stone pillar once more, Zhang Xuan was still unable to comprehend them. Seeing that an incense's time was about to pass, he could only grit his teeth and lie, "It's a sword … saber, medicinal herb, wooden stick …"
After saying a dozen or so things, there was still no response.
"Time's up!" Gan Yiping smiled bitterly and shook his head.
With a single look, he could tell that the young man before him was extraordinary. He thought that he would be able to break the stalemate, but from the looks of it now, it seemed like he was overthinking things.
"Alright …"
With a reddened face, the young man walked back awkwardly.
What in the world was this? He thought that with his capability, he would be able to easily deduce the type and name of the item and earn points to help the Sixth Young Mistress buy what she wanted. Yet, who could have known that he would return empty-handed?
Not only did he fail to shine, he even embarrassed himself.
"Gongzi, there's no need to be discouraged. I found these stone pillars in an ancient domain. I have no idea who left them behind, but they are extremely mysterious. Even after fifty years of observation, I have only managed to decipher three of them!"
Seeing that the other party was in a bad mood, Gan Yiping consoled.
"Fifty years? Three? "The young man was taken aback.
"Indeed. Only by knowing what the item inside is and its effects can one open it. Over the years, I have tried all kinds of means, but I'm still unable to decipher it. That's why I opened this Mystical Treasure Hall in hopes of finding someone to help me solve this problem. "
Gan Yiping shook his head. "Actually, there's no need to rush. An incense's time is just an observation period. Since you have already paid the ten spirit stones, you can make a copy of the words on the stone pillar back. Whenever you are able to decipher the stone pillar, you can come over to solve it.
"Make a copy?" The young man shook his head. "We are only passing by Huanyu Empire, and we won't be staying for long. Besides, we are only interested in a single medicinal herb!"
If not for the Sixth Young Mistress insisting on coming over, given his identity and experience, he wouldn't have come to such an insignificant place.
Even though there were many rare and valuable items in the Mystical Treasure Hall, given his wealth, he was still able to take out quite a few items that were on par with them.
"Alright then!"
Seeing that the other party wasn't interested in the stone pillar, a hint of disappointment flashed across Gan Yiping's eyes. Shaking his head, he said with a forlorn tone, "I have spent most of my life trying to decipher these stone pillars. It seems like … I can only bring my regrets into my coffin!"
"His lifespan …"
Hearing the other party's words, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.
Even though the old man was powerful, there was an aura of decline emanating from his body. Clearly, he was nearing the end of his lifespan.
Upon reaching Transcendent Mortal 1-dan, the very essence of a cultivator's life would undergo a qualitative change. Their lifespan would rise significantly, reaching two hundred years in an instant.
As one's cultivation rose, one's lifespan would increase by a little as well, but the increase would be negligible. As such, as long as one didn't achieve a breakthrough to Saint, one would only be able to live to three hundred years of age.
This old man's lifespan had already exceeded two hundred and fifty years, and he was already nearing the end of his lifespan.
After unearthing so many strange stone pillars, he was unable to decipher their secrets. Thus, he could only open the Mystical Treasure Hall and take out the treasures he had collected throughout his life to attract others to decipher them.
As for the ten mid-grade spirit stones, it was just a standard and requirement. Otherwise, anyone would come here to try their luck and not have to do anything else for the day.
Unable to obtain any points, the young man turned to the young lady before him apologetically.
"Sixth Young Mistress, I'm really sorry …"
"Let me take a look!"
Knowing that it would be difficult to decipher the stone pillar, the Sixth Young Mistress's competitive spirit was ignited. She walked up to the first stone pillar, and after taking a look at the words, a frown appeared on her forehead.
An incense's time soon came to an end. She shook her head dejectedly.
Clearly, even she was unable to do anything about it.
"What a pity!"
Seeing that the two of them were unable to decipher the stone pillar as well, Gan Yiping sighed.
Regardless of whether it was their cultivation or disposition, they were extraordinary. Clearly, they were rare geniuses. Zhang Xuan thought that they would be able to achieve a breakthrough, but to think that they would be unable to decipher even a single stone pillar.
"Hall Master, I am a master teacher!"
Seeing that the Sixth Young Mistress had failed as well, the young man walked up to the old man, flicked his wrist, and an emblem appeared in his palm.
"5-star …"
Gan Yiping's eyes narrowed.
He could tell that the two of them were extraordinary, and he thought that they were the scions and mistresses of prestigious clans. To think that they were actually 5-star master teachers!
Even if a master teacher of this level were to enter the royal capital, he would have to be personally received by the emperor as an esteemed guest.
"Yes, I am just a guest in the Miryu Empire recently. The Sorrow Severing Grass below your building is of great use to me. Can you sell it to me? I am willing to pay double, triple, or even five times the price! "
Seeing that the other party was shocked by his identity, the young man nodded his head in satisfaction.
No matter where a 5-star master teacher went, they would be respected and respected.
"You wish to buy that Sorrow Severing Grass?" Gan Yiping asked hesitantly.
"Yes!" The young man nodded. "That thing is of great use to me, so I hope that you can fulfill my request!"
"How about this? I won't accept double or triple the price. In fact, I don't even need your money. As long as you are willing to conduct a lecture for me, I don't mind giving the Sorrow Severing Grass to you!"
A moment later, Gan Yiping said.
His lifespan was coming to an end. If he could achieve a breakthrough, he would be able to live for a few more years. Since the young man before him was a 5-star master teacher, he might be able to help him.
Besides, the Mystical Treasure Hall had been open for twenty years, but no one had been able to decipher the stone pillars. It would be futile if he were to continue waiting. Thus, he might as well help the other party befriend a 5-star master teacher.
"Alright!"
The young man didn't bear much hope for the other party to agree to his request. Delighted, he hurriedly nodded his head.
It was just a lecture, so it was nothing much.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony!" Gan Yiping waved his hands and beckoned the attendant not too far away. "Go down and bring me the Sorrow Severing Grass on the third floor and wrap it up for this gongzi …"
"Yes …"
The attendant nodded. Just as he was about to leave, a voice suddenly sounded, "Wait a moment!"
Following which, a plump man walked up.
Sun Qiang!
The young master was looking for an item to awaken Yuan Tao's unique constitution. Even though he didn't say what it was, his eyes had been glued to the Sorrow Severing Grass for a very long time. Clearly, it was of great use to him.
If the other party were to take it away, it would be difficult for him to find another one. Naturally, he wouldn't allow the other party to take it away.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing the plump man speaking up to stop him, the young man frowned.
"It's nothing much, I just feel that it's unfair!"
Sun Qiang turned to the elder and said, "As the head of the Mystical Treasure Hall, since you have set the rule that one can only exchange one's points for artifacts, you shouldn't make an exception. Otherwise, how can you convince others?"
Since there were rules, they had to abide by them. If they changed their rules constantly, how could they convince others?
"I do have to abide by the rules, but my lifespan is coming to an end. It seems like there's no hope of deciphering the stone pillars anymore … So, forget it. From today onward, the Mystical Treasure Hall will be closed. Since it's already closed … what rules can there be?"
Sighing, Gan Yiping shook his head.
His lifespan was coming to an end, and for the past few days, he had been feeling powerless. Even after so many years, he still hadn't found the answer. If he were to continue waiting, it would be impossible for him to decipher the stone pillars. Even though he was indignant, he knew that it was better for him to just give up.
"There's no hope of deciphering the stone pillars? That's because our young master hasn't made a move yet! As long as he makes a move, he'll be able to decipher everything here! "
Sun Qiang harrumphed.
"Decipher everything? How arrogant! "
With a darkened face, the Sixth Young Mistress harrumphed coldly.
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