Chapter 1738: Chapter 933: Leaving (2)
You should know that a Ninth Grade Treasure Pill is worth at least ten thousand taels of gold, yet Lin Feng and they only spent the price of an admission ticket.
But if they knew the other party spent a Tiger Skin Grass, they probably wouldn’t be laughing.
Because losing a Tiger Skin Grass to a Ninth Grade Treasure Pill is still a loss, so Lin Feng needs to head to the higher floors to find better items.
Lin Feng walked up to the Fourth Layer, there weren’t many treasures on this Fourth Layer.
On an exquisite treasure platform, ten supreme Treasure Swords were placed. Each sword emitted the luster of Treasure items, as if none of the swords were real.
The staff explained to Lin Feng in detail: "Young man, your previous performance was quite shocking. You’re the first person in decades to solve the dilemma of two Elixirs. What you’re facing next won’t be as simple; all in front of you are Treasure items, and they are genuine Treasure items, which is why there are only ten placed here."
Lin Feng’s expression tightened, so does that mean he can just take one and leave?
The staff smiled and said to Lin Feng: "Among the ten swords here, nine are First Grade Treasure items and only one is Second Grade. If you get a First Grade, you’ll be directly teleported outside and the treasure is yours. If you get the Second Grade, you can choose to enter the Fifth Layer or directly get a Seventh Grade Treasure Sword and leave."
Lin Feng was excited, thinking Hundred Treasure Pavilion is quite precise. Since he came here, he definitely won’t choose a First Grade to leave, as taking a First Grade sword is clearly a loss.
The difference between First and Second Grade is almost negligible, making it tough for Lin Feng to decide.
Lin Feng reached out to grab, but the staff wouldn’t let him touch, saying that touching the treasures meant you’ve chosen.
It seems he could only rely on his eyes and Spiritual Sense to feel, but no matter how his eyes looked, he couldn’t see any difference; the faint luster on the treasures seemed the same.
Lin Feng injected a trace of Spiritual Sense towards the ten swords, and sure enough, every sword was indeed a Treasure item.
Hua Shengmi also got interested, teasing Lin Feng: "Lin kid, it’s so obvious, yet you can’t distinguish it."
Lin Feng, feeling a bit defiant, said: "Calling me stupid, you’re the stupid one. Show me your skills first."
Hua Shengmi directly summoned a strand of Innate Spiritual Power, which had the effect of a validation stone. As the spiritual power was injected into the ten Treasure Swords, nine emitted green hues, while only one radiated pale blue starlight.
Lin Feng rejoiced, saying to the staff: "I’ve found it!" Then he immediately reached out to grab the sword radiating blue hues.
The staff was shocked; he had no idea what method Lin Feng used to make the treasure visible. Although the rules clearly stated no treasure validation, it didn’t prohibit using one’s own Mana for distinguishing.
The person cast a somewhat suspicious glance at Lin Feng, feeling he was cheating but having no proof, thus allowing Lin Feng to pass.
Lin Feng told the staff, "I just want a Seventh Grade Treasure Sword."
The staff was astonished, asking Lin Feng: "Are you sure you want the Seventh Grade Treasure Sword? Aren’t you interested in seeing the Fifth Layer?" His tone was more of leading rather than asking.
It’s almost like saying there are better things in the Fifth Layer.
Lin Feng simply smiled and said: "I’ve already covered my costs and made some gains, I’m satisfied enough not to need the Fifth Layer."
Actually, the Fifth Layer at this moment housed a Qiongqi Beast, a supreme Demon Beast.
The strength of this Qiongqi Beast was comparable to the existence of a Nine Spirit Joint in the Human Realm; for Lin Feng to pass, he would have to defeat the Qiongqi Beast to earn a Divine Sword reward.
This is the second largest reward in the Hundred Treasure Pavilion, and one of the best rewards among treasures.
A thousand years have passed and no one has broken through the Fifth Layer; if it were easy, the staff would have taken the Divine Artifact themselves.
The Hundred Treasure Pavilion is an Ancient treasure left behind, containing countless real and fake treasures, though most have been taken by the staff. Now the contents are only some that were later placed inside, except the Fifth Layer, which truly nobody dares to take.
The cultivators who came into the challenge chose to give up one by one upon seeing the Qiongqi Beast.
This Qiongqi Beast in the Hundred Treasure Pavilion grows multiple times stronger with more opponents, making defeating it practically a daydream.
The white bones within clearly indicate this is an enormous trap.
The Hall Master hosting this event only wished to use the Qiongqi to eliminate Lin Feng, yet Lin Feng wouldn’t take the hint.
The staff handed the Seventh Grade Treasure Sword to Lin Feng, a delicate and exquisite ladies’ sword. Lin Feng chuckled, saying the weapon was perfect for a girl.
Hua Shengmi said: "Lin kid, your luck with women is quite substantial." She meant everywhere Lin Feng went, he had female companions.
Lin Feng gave Hua Shengmi an eye, retorting: "Can’t your thoughts be a little purer?"
Hua Shengmi was baffled by Lin Feng’s remark about impurity, choosing not to respond further.
Just then, seizing Lin Feng’s moment of distraction, the staff directly sent Lin Feng to the Fifth Layer.
Lin Feng had intended to leave, but finding himself in a prison-like dark secret realm, his gaze suddenly sharpened as he scanned around and said: "Where is this place, and why is the staff gone!"
At that moment, torches lit within the secret realm, the wall-mounted torches ablaze, brightening the darkness. In the center was a Thunder Fire Pool emanating intense electric light, dazzling the eyes.
Lin Feng sensed something was wrong, yet what could he do now that he was here? Without the staff, he couldn’t leave.
"Don’t rush, we should first assess the situation," Hua Shengmi hurriedly reminded Lin Feng, urging him to figure out the circumstances within.
Lin Feng continued: "In total there are seven layers here, I might have to traverse through all seven to get out."
The Hall Master’s plan was very thorough, avoiding the City Guards’ attention and silently eliminating Lin Feng—a truly perfect strategy for both.
Unfortunately, they miscalculated one step: Lin Feng brought three Soul Devices, each enough to compensate for his realm inadequacies, not to mention he had three.
Among them is the Sky-cutting Sword, while the other two items are specifically for subduing Demon Beasts—the Illusion Bell and the Fragrant Wood Tripod.
The Fragrant Wood Tripod can refine the finest Mythical Beast ingredients, making them loyal once tamed.
The Illusion Bell is used to confuse Demon Beasts before taming them. Not even the first-ranked Nine-tailed Fox on the Demon Beast list can escape capture.
Within the Thunder Fire Pool resides this strange Qiongqi, and Lin Feng, unaware, approached it, accidentally dropping a small gift he carried.
Lin Feng cried out: "Oh no, this gift was meant for someone."
Inside the gift Lin Feng secretly bought were fabrics and various girl’s accessories, packed into a brocade bag for simplicity, but alas, during the inspection of the Thunder Fire Pool, it fell in.
Lin Feng found himself speechless, not sure what to say.
Seeing Lin Feng like this, Hua Shengmi took delight in his misfortune.
Thinking now Lin Feng wouldn’t have anything to please the girls, this flirtatious guy deserved some punishment.
While Lin Feng was sighing, unexpectedly new changes occurred in the Thunder Fire Pool, Hua Shengmi sensed the unusual energy fluctuations and urgently told Lin Feng: "Lin kid, be careful, the Thunder Fire Pool has changed!"
"You think I’ll fall for it again? How amusing," Lin Feng’s face showed disbelief, thinking Hua Shengmi was teasing him.
