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Chapter 220: Entering the Armory, Rescuing Yuanhua
Chapter 220: Entering the Armory, Rescuing Yuanhua
"Alright, go back and wait."
Wu Dao'an finally took a moment to assess Jiang Yuanhua's current state and waved his hand.
He summoned a Chenmo Court runner, "Go and fetch a Jinlang Jade Token."
Then he turned to Shen Yi, "Since you're an old friend from Qingzhou, after you get the token, open the Armory and help him choose a vessel to nurture his soul. As for the grade, it's up to you."
Hearing this, the Chenmo Court man couldn't hide his envy.
The Armory was where the Wumiao collected the treasures of the Nine Provinces. Whether it was the Chenmo Court or the demon catchers, when they came to the capital with their achievements, they would exchange them for rewards from the Armory.
Being able to choose the grade wasn't a big deal, after all, the young man was already a Patrol Envoy of the Chenmo Court. It was just a vessel for nurturing the soul, and such treatment was within expectations.
The most important thing was being granted access to the Armory, which represented the Wumiao's trust and regard.
"After you're done, bring Shen Yi to see me."
With that, Wu Dao'an strode out, leaving the others in the hall to continue their refinement.
"Envoy, this way please."
The runner, well-versed in the ways of the imperial city, quickly walked ahead and stood waiting, giving Shen Yi and Jiang Yuanhua a chance to chat.
"What's going on...?"
Jiang Yuanhua hurriedly floated to Shen Yi's side, his worry laced with suspicion.
"Last time I was in the capital, I registered at the Wumiao."
Shen Yi was also puzzled by today's events. He recalled that during his last visit to the Wumiao, he had seen quite a few figures in the courtyard directly behind it. While they weren't numerous, they also weren't particularly rare.
"Are you a registered disciple, not a student?"
Jiang Yuanhua's expression changed slightly. In the Wumiao, not just anyone could become a disciple. To put it bluntly, Elder Wu was just a disciple of the Wumiao.
This group had varying cultivation levels, but they shared one thing in common: they all had the potential to break through to the Spirit Transformation realm.
But... Shen Yi was a Xuan Yuanzong master?
His initial advice was for the two Xuan Yuanzong masters from Qingzhou to slightly conceal their strength to deceive the eyes and ears of the Wumiao and the Immortal Sect, thus avoiding a lot of trouble.
He never said to infiltrate the Wumiao!
If this matter were exposed, even if the Wumiao had previously intended to protect them, they might get so angry that they would wash their hands of the whole affair.
"Let's go."
Shen Yi's expression remained calm and composed as he strolled forward.
Finally, he could put this chatterbox in a container and lock him away, a thought that inexplicably lifted his spirits.
The Chenmo Court runner led the two to the back of the Wumiao.
He then hurried to the Chenmo Court office and soon returned with a precious wooden box. Lifting the lid, a vibrant red cloth lay inside, upon which rested a palm-sized gold-rimmed jade token, intricately carved into the shape of a fierce wolf.
"Please, Envoy Shen, take the token."
The runner respectfully offered the box.
Shen Yi reached out and held the token in his palm. It felt smooth and warm to the touch.
The next moment, his vision was suddenly filled with a dense white mist.
It was so thick and viscous, like cotton and silk, as if it would condense into substance.
This was the collective spiritual energy and wishes of the people of Da Qian since the founding of the dynasty, specifically allocated to the Chenmo Court.
However, as the Patrol Envoy was a Xuan Yuanzong master, this portion was essentially reserved for the disciples of the Wumiao.
"Whoa."
Shen Yi gently squeezed the jade token.
Accustomed to the Chenmo Court's rule of working before receiving sustenance, he never expected things to go so smoothly.
Perhaps this was the difference between the court and sects.
The former needed rules to govern the Nine Provinces, seeking stability.
The Wumiao, on the other hand, was more like a sect, focused on breaking through limitations.
"Envoy Shen, with this token, you can open the Armory... It lies before you. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."
The runner showed no sign of lingering and quickly departed.
Shen Yi stood behind the Martial Temple, gazing at the tall and broad bas-relief wall before him. Thirteen majestic figures were carved into it, each with a unique posture and expression, paying homage to the thirteen Transcendent realm cultivators enshrined within.
He reached out with his spiritual sense to touch the Golden Wolf Jade Token.
In an instant, it was as if an invisible lock had been undone.
A set of golden and jade steps appeared before him, descending downward.
An illusion formation?
Shen Yi had encountered similar things in the Peacock Valley, but the formations there were mere illusions that could be easily breached with a simple hand gesture.
However, this bas-relief wall before him was clearly different.
As he approached, he had felt an instinctive sense of danger from his body.
Considering his current cultivation at the Unity realm and his dual cultivation of the body-tempering arts of the two Demon Kings, if he sensed an irresistible danger, one could only imagine the power of this formation.
"This was built a long time ago by a renowned formation clan invited by the Martial Temple from outside. You won't find another like it in all of Da Qian."
Jiang Yuanhua, who was also visiting the armory for the first time, had heard about it in his capacity as a general.
"The most famous thing about that clan is that they once used a formation to trap and kill a Transcendent cultivator from the Xuan Guang Cave, and then used another formation to hide their entire clan... Even now, the Xuan Guang Cave has not been able to get their revenge."
While the Three-Way Alliance and the Thousand Demon Cave were the most powerful forces, it didn't mean there were only two major powers.
There were also smaller countries, various sects, and even on the demon side, there were existences like Qingqiu.
Hearing this, Shen Yi quietly committed the information to memory.
His advantages lay in his powerful Hybrid Demon Infant cultivation and the domineering physique enhanced by demon blood, but he couldn't underestimate the ancillary paths of formation techniques, pill refining, and artifact forging.
He took a step forward and descended the golden and jade staircase.
Jiang Yuanhua followed closely behind, also curious as he glanced around.
Until they met a pair of ancient eyes.
An elderly man, whose physical body was nearly depleted to the point of being just a layer of skin, sat quietly by the wall next to a wooden table. He glanced at the two of them, noticed the jade token in Shen Yi's hand, nodded slightly, and then averted his gaze.
Yet another Transcendent realm master.
Jiang Yuanhua's astral soul unconsciously avoided the old man's gaze as he followed Shen Yi further inside.
Before them lay a magnificent golden and jade hall, divided into many smaller halls, each with someone waiting.
Shen Yi felt a slight twinge of disappointment.
He hadn't expected much; he just wanted to take a look and casually browse through the Unity realm martial arts techniques collected by the Martial Temple.
But with his new identity as a Patrol Envoy, he would have plenty of opportunities in the future, so there was no rush.
"What do you require?"
An elderly man who looked slightly more normal than the others approached them.
"A vessel for nurturing the soul," Shen Yi replied politely with a nod.
"What grade?" the old man asked again.
"Let him choose for himself," Shen Yi said, turning to look elsewhere. Soon, he had located the smaller halls dedicated to treasures, pills, martial arts manuals, and other objects.
Jiang Yuanhua felt a warmth in his heart. Indeed, Shen Yi was a Unity realm master. To be honest, as a provincial general, he had never noticed that there was such a genius in the government office, and he had never offered any help to Shen Yi.
Anyone else who had fought their way out of the Demon Suppression Office would have some resentment.
But he had never seen Shen Yi show any ill will towards him...
Well, there wasn't any goodwill either; he had simply been ignored.
"Thank you, Shen."
Jiang Yuanhua bowed again, expressing his sincere gratitude, before following the old man to another area.
Nurturing one's soul in a vessel was a tedious and boring affair.
Perhaps one would be confined there for hundreds or even thousands of years... But at least, one's life would be safe.
(End of Chapter)
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