Zhao Houcai sighed softly.

"Truly unbelievable."

Jiang Shi murmured to himself, then asked, "So what exactly is this opportunity?"

"As I said, no one can say for sure."

Zhao Houcai gently shook his head and said, "It’s not just them looking. For countless years, the sages of the Human Race have been searching as well, but unfortunately, nothing has been found yet."

"Alright then."

Jiang Shi appeared thoughtful.

He was even more certain now that Zhao Houcai definitely harbored secrets.

Before long, the fog in front of them dispersed, revealing an expansive open space, like they had entered a bustling marketplace.

From afar, one could see many figures on the ground, with stalls filled with various items, people moving around, shadows flickering.

"We’re almost there!"

Zhao Houcai’s eyes flashed.

"Elder Zhao, you go and search for the so-called [Divine Guidance Grass] first. I’ll contact you later. If you truly manage to bring forth the consciousness of that Saint, remember to give it to me. I said I want to take him as a disciple. I have some other matters to attend to as well."

Jiang Shi smiled, looking at Zhao Houcai.

"Very well, Young Hero Jiang, please do as you wish. I will surely wait for you."

Zhao Houcai quickly replied with a smile.

Jiang Shi nodded lightly, suddenly patted Zhao Houcai on the shoulder, and turned to leave.

Zhao Houcai let out a sigh of relief and immediately took his disciple and daughter in another direction.

Not long after they left, Jiang Shi turned back again, his eyes shimmering as he looked deeply towards the direction Zhao Houcai had left.

With the Soul Mark left by the [Sutra of the Departed Soul], he shouldn’t be able to escape this time...

He turned and left directly.

This time his main goal was to search for [Blood Nether Soil], which would likely lead to conflicts with others. That’s why he temporarily parted ways with Zhao Houcai and his companions so that any ensuing fight would not affect them.

Not far away, Zhao Houcai, pulling his disciple and daughter, quickly moved away and disappeared into the crowd.

Once he was completely away from Jiang Shi, Zhao Houcai couldn’t help but change his expression and suddenly looked at his right shoulder, thinking to himself, "This guy... he even learned the [Sutra of the Departed Soul]?"

He quickly returned to his previous demeanor and continued walking with his disciple and daughter.

...

Stalls extended along the street.

Bustling and lively, offering all kinds of goods.

Behind these stalls were descendants of Divine Demons, whose appearances and builds were very different from humans. Their faces were indifferent, emotionless, sitting quietly behind the stalls, waiting for customers to inquire.

"There’s a [Treasure Pavilion] up ahead. In past years, the most precious items have always been traded there. We can check it out first."

Daoist Master Xuan suddenly said in a serious tone.

Jiang Shi looked up and saw a very inconspicuous mud house in the foremost area, resembling a common rural structure, crooked and weathered.

Its surface was even covered with cracks, looking as if it could collapse at any moment.

Outside the mud house, on both sides, stood two descendants of Divine Demons with icy expressions and a third eye on their foreheads.

Their bodies were tall, with strong arms, noticeably more robust than other Divine Demon descendants, standing guard on each side of the mud house.

Jiang Shi immediately stepped towards them.

"Halt! You also wish to enter the Treasure Pavilion?"

One of the Divine Demon descendants suddenly stopped Jiang Shi, saying coldly, "The Treasure Pavilion has a strength restriction; those below the Blood Pill Realm are not allowed inside. Please understand!"

Seeing Jiang Shi’s youth, he blocked Jiang Shi directly.

"Blood Pill?"

Jiang Shi smiled, and instead of explaining, he directly released a wisp of his aura.

The two Divine Demon descendants’ expressions changed slightly, and they stepped back.

"Please enter, senior!"

The Divine Demon descendant who stopped Jiang Shi earlier spoke respectfully.

They always respected the strong, and upon sensing Jiang Shi’s particular Realm, their attitude shifted 180 degrees.

Jiang Shi directly stepped forward towards the mud house.

As soon as he entered, he discovered that the mud house hid a world within, with a dimly lit passageway extending far ahead.

Two well-figured young women had been waiting there for a long time.

Upon seeing Jiang Shi and Daoist Master Xuan approach, one of the young women immediately welcomed them with a smile and said respectfully, "Honored guests, please follow your servant."

She guided Jiang Shi and Daoist Master Xuan into the deeper spaces of the mud house.

Jiang Shi and Daoist Master Xuan nodded lightly and followed her.

After walking through the passageway for about a hundred meters, they reached a rather spacious hall, illuminated by bright candles all around, lighting up the entire hall.

In the center of the hall, many figures had already arrived, quietly sitting on their seats, saying nothing, as if waiting for something.

Some of these figures showed their true faces, while others wore masks, exuding a mysterious aura, unwilling to reveal their identities.

As soon as Jiang Shi arrived, some people quickly turned back to look.

When they saw Jiang Shi’s face clearly, many faces changed quickly.

Obviously, they recognized Jiang Shi. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

After all, Jiang Shi had caused a great stir in the Central State, annihilating the entire Profound Dao Sect, even killing Yang Yaotian. Who wouldn’t know?

Many of these people were from the Central State, so they were very familiar with Jiang Shi.

Jiang Shi paid no mind to their expressions and, along with Daoist Master Xuan, quickly found two adjacent seats not far away and sat down.

"That guy actually came; today’s Treasure Pavilion is destined to be anything but peaceful."