The Tianyi Sect’s Lianxu Ceremony was so grand that Chen Lin felt it was even more exaggerated than Lan Ruxue’s Hedao Ceremony.
But it makes sense when you think about it.
In this realm, Lianxu is the pinnacle of existence, with the same status as the Hedao realm in the Xingnan realm. Moreover, the teleportation array in this interface is not affected, making travel convenient, so naturally more people come.
The Wanling Market is already overcrowded, the Wanling Mountains are full of temporary caves, and even the surrounding mortal cities are filled with cultivators.
Chen Lin did not join in the fun, but just asked his disciples to pay attention to Xin Yueling and others, and notify him if they came.
"How is it going? Do you have enough magic crystals?"
In the cave, Chen Lin came to Hua Ruyu's room and asked.
When he killed the Heartless Demon Lord in the Great Star Realm, he obtained a lot of magic crystals. Since the other party could use them, he gave some of them to him.
"Reporting to the master, it is still not enough, it is far from enough."
Hua Ruyu finished her training and stood up. The two black horns on her head became dark and shiny, emitting obscure energy fluctuations.
"You haven't used up all the magic crystals!"
When Chen Lin heard what the other party said, he asked with some surprise.
"Well, I ran out of it two days ago, and was just about to ask the owner if he had any more."
Hua Ruyu nodded.
Chen Lin couldn't help but grin. He had given the other party thousands of magic crystals. It had only been a few days, and even if they were all used up, he would be a crystal-swallowing monster.
However, the other party was his servant, so the stronger he was, the better. There was no point in keeping the magic crystal, so he took out the rest and only kept a little.
Hua Ruyu's eyes lit up and she said, "With these magic crystals, my strength should be able to recover a little, and then I can go explore that node again."
Chen Lin pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "We do need to explore a bit, mainly to see if there are any nodes that connect to other interfaces, and we also need to upgrade the other two guides. It would be best if we could buy a few more guides."
Although there are many suspicious aspects in that scene, it is more useful. If the opponent's strength increases, we still need to figure out some things.
"Did the master eat the grapes?"
Suddenly, Hua Ruyu asked.
Chen Lin was stunned for a moment, looking at the other person suspiciously, gazing him up and down.
"What's wrong?"
Hua Ruyu put away the magic crystal and spoke casually.
"Why do I feel that you are full of hostility towards the girl in the painting? Why?"
Since the other party was his contracted servant, Chen Lin naturally asked directly.
Hua Ruyu showed a surprised look and asked doubtfully: "Is there?"
Then she frowned, "It seems to be true, what's the reason?"
After thinking for a long time, she shook her head and said, "I don't know what happened. It was a subconscious behavior. Maybe I didn't like girls like this in my previous life!"
Chen Lin nodded slightly. He didn't think the other party was lying. After all, he was a contracted servant. He would definitely be able to sense if he was lying.
After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "After absorbing the magic crystal, have you sensed that thing that somehow connected with you?"
"No."
Hua Ruyu answered immediately.
Then he added: "Even if I feel it, I don't plan to look for it for the time being. With my current strength, finding it may not be a good thing."
Chen Lin was very happy to hear the other party talking to him.
The other party is very powerful, and staying with him can make him much safer, especially in the demon world, where he can be of greater use.
In the following period of time, Chen Lin did not continue to practice, but began to study the laws of magic.
This law of the demon world does not contain too much content, it is all about some rules and restrictions, such as not being able to forcibly break through the road pass restrictions, not being able to attack officials without authorization, not being able to counterfeit magic coins, etc.
After studying it clearly, Chen Lin shook his head.
The legal provisions only target some basic rules, without more detailed aspects. Moreover, after the changes in the demon world, the rules have been distorted, and it is hard to say whether these restrictions have changed.
The golden toad that gambled on the lake seemed to have the ability to break the rules and do some small tricks without the angler violating the rules or laws.
Thinking of Duyun Lake, Chen Lin thought of Wanhua Valley and the withered giant tree in the mountain.
The gambling lake scene was the most unique one he had ever seen. It was actually divided into different areas, and the rules of each area were different.
The most important thing is that the two areas he has come into contact with are both able to use rules to exchange for benefits, and he doesn't know whether other areas are the same. If he has the ability, he still has to continue exploring.
"Husband, someone is here to visit!"
Chen Lin was thinking about something in the practice room when Sun Caiyi's voice rang out outside.
Ever since he killed ancestor Ling Tian, more and more forces came to Tianbao Peak to investigate or win over. Qin Lingyu was unable to handle them all by himself, so Sun Caiyi had to come out to receive them.
But everyone knows that he doesn't like to show up in public, so basically no one disturbs him. This must be some important person coming.
"Who?"
Chen Lin walked out of the room and asked.
"It was Zhang Zhenqian, the former head of the Bamian Trading Company, who specifically asked to see you. Moreover, he has now been promoted to the Refining Void Stage, so it seems that we were a bit negligent in receiving you."
Chen Lin's eyes flashed.
He was just thinking about contacting this person to find out what Xin Yueling and the others were up to, but he didn't expect that he would come to him on his own initiative.
"Don't worry about it. I'll go and receive you."
Chen Lin said this, left the cave, and came to the reception hall in front.
"Haha, congratulations to Brother Zhang for advancing to the Void Refining Realm. You have made one step further on the path to the Great Dao. I hope you will still need to help me in the future!"
After entering the living room, Chen Lin immediately clasped his fists towards Zhang Zhenqian who was sitting upright and congratulated him.
He is still hiding his cultivation level and has never revealed the fact that he has been promoted to the Void Refining Realm. The outside world still believes that he is the powerful master who is suspected of having killed ancestor Ling Tian.
However, with this record, even the Void Refining cultivators dare not underestimate him.
Zhang Zhenqian did not put on airs as a Void Refining cultivator. He smiled at Chen Lin and said, "Brother Chen, your mana is overflowing and your divine light is restrained. It seems that you are not far from a breakthrough. I heard that Brother Chen killed Ling Tian, the ancestor of Ling Tian Sect. I dare not be arrogant in front of you. My body is not as strong as Ling Tian's."
Chen Lin waved his hands hastily, "Brother Zhang, please don't talk nonsense. I don't have the strength to kill Elder Ling Tian. It's just a rumor."
Not wanting to continue this topic, he immediately changed the subject:
"I heard that in addition to Brother Zhang, Fellow Daoist Xin and Fellow Daoist Lu have also been promoted to the Refining Void Realm. Together with Sect Master Yue of Tianyi Sect, I am the only one left among us who went to the cave to search for treasures. Could it be that Brother Zhang and the others got some great opportunity in the cave?"
Zhang Zhenqian smiled but did not answer.
He also changed the subject and said, "At the beginning, I promised Brother Chen that if I could come out of the cave alive, I would give you a favor. You have been working hard to advance to the Refining Void Realm for so many years, but it has been delayed. This time I specially gave it to you, I hope it will be useful to you."
Seeing that the other party didn't want to say more, Chen Lin didn't rush to ask, but looked at a jade slip that the other party took out.
Zhang Zhenqian didn't explain much and placed the jade slip directly in front of Chen Lin.
Chen Lin picked it up in surprise and checked it quickly.
When they were in the cave, the other party did say that he would give him a good thing, but he thought it was just a joke at the time. He didn't expect that the other party still remembered it.
Seeing that the other party had no intention of explaining, Chen Lin directly sent out his spiritual sense to check.
Slowly, a look of surprise and a little weirdness appeared on his face.
"How is it, Brother Chen, are you satisfied?"
Seeing Chen Lin's expression, Zhang Zhenqian spoke with a smile.
Chen Lin withdrew his mind, took a breath, clasped his fists and said, "Brother Zhang, this gift is too great. I feel unworthy of it!"
"Hahaha, it's okay. It's just a secret technique. It's not something that disappears after use. But it's fine for Brother Chen to use it for himself or give it to his family. But you can't sell it. I'm still counting on making money from this secret technique!"
"Of course, I know this rule."
Chen Lin agreed immediately.
"Well, I won't waste your time. We'll meet again at Tianyi Sect later!"
It seemed that Zhang Zhenqian really came here to fulfill the agreement. When he saw Chen Lin put away the jade slip, he stood up and said goodbye.
Chen Lin sent the other party to the outside of the mountain gate, stood there in contemplation for a long time, and then returned to the cave.
"My dear, this person has actually been promoted to the Refining Void Realm. It's really unexpected. I heard that the Bamian Trading Company is still trying hard to please him and want him to go back!"
Sun Caiyi followed Chen Lin into the cave, leaned beside him and spoke.
Chen Lin had also heard about this matter. The reason was that the ancestor Qingyun of Bamian Trading Company suddenly disappeared mysteriously thirty years ago. Bamian Trading Company felt the crisis, so it was reasonable for it to win over Zhang Zhenqian, a newcomer to the Refining Void realm who had some connections with the company.
"I'm afraid Zhang Zhenqian won't agree. I happened to be with him when he left Bamian Commercial Bank, and he was quite resentful at the time."
Chen Lin responded.
Then he frowned again and said, "The disappearance of Patriarch Qingyun is also quite strange. I wonder if it has anything to do with the Ruyi Stick. Moreover, there is only one Void Refining Master in charge of Bamian Trading Company. Logically, the news of the disappearance of Patriarch Qingyun should be strictly sealed. I don't know why it has caused such a commotion. After so many years, if Patriarch Qingyun does not show up again, or there is no new Void Refining Master in charge, the huge industry of Bamian Trading Company may not be able to be preserved."
In the world of cultivating immortals, the strong prey on the weak. No matter how peaceful this world is, without the corresponding strength, it is impossible to protect such huge resources. It is only a matter of time before they are plundered.
The Ruyi Stick appeared in Chen Lin's mind again. He thought that the appearance of the Demon-Suppressing Temple would bring him into contact with others, but nothing related to Buddhism had happened over the years, which made him doubt whether it was just a normal coincidence.
After thinking for a while, he put aside his distracting thoughts.
Then he copied the jade slip in his hand and handed it to Sun Caiyi, saying: "You, Ling'er and Lingyu should comprehend this secret technique. You can use it in the future. Remember not to spread it to others."