Chapter 88

Under the moonlight, Li Nianfan finally saw the familiar courtyard appear before his eyes. He was almost moved to tears, feeling incredibly relieved. "What a close call, what a close call! It turns out I really have awakened with the lucky golden finger."

He took a deep breath and couldn't help but look up to admire the full moon in the sky. Yes, it was beautiful.

Daji looked at Li Nianfan and said, "Young Master, it's very late, let's go to sleep."

Li Nianfan nodded, "Yes, it's time to sleep."

Daji asked softly, "Is there anything else you need me to do?"

"Need?" Li Nianfan was slightly taken aback. Women in ancient times were indeed virtuous. He couldn't help but laugh, "What could I possibly need you to do at this hour? You should go to sleep too."

A moment later, he lay quietly in bed, still feeling a bit shaken.

He thought to himself, "Although I know quite a few cultivators, I can't just ask them to protect me. If Nuan Nuan could become skilled, I'm sure she would be willing to protect her mortal brother."

...

In the Yuzhou Mountains.

Lin Mufeng and Old Man Sun were all disheveled, continuing their journey deeper into the secret realm with dirt on their faces.

If at the beginning of entering the secret realm everyone still had their own ulterior motives, now they were much more united, even starting to stick together.

They had been in the secret realm for a full five days, facing dangers at every turn. They had barely made it through one test after another to get here.

However, their harvest was pitifully small.

This made everyone's hearts sink. Could this be a secret realm with only danger and no opportunity?

The person who set up this secret realm must be a real scoundrel, worse than a beast!

"Daoist Qingyang, the secret realm you discovered is no good. We've suffered great losses this time!" someone couldn't help but complain.

Another person chimed in, "Yes, I lost a lot of magical treasures and didn't even recover my initial investment. You must compensate us."

"It's impossible!" Daoist Qingyang shook his head with a grim expression. "To enter, one must pass the test of the Dao heart, and there are so many more tests inside. This secret realm is not simple; there must be something valuable inside! Unless... the person who set up this secret realm is extremely bored."

Lin Mufeng and Old Man Sun exchanged glances, understanding each other's thoughts.

There must be treasures in this secret realm. The less they harvest now, the more precious the treasures they will encounter later!

After all, they came here based on the hints of a high-level cultivator. The current situation only further confirms that the high-level cultivator's words were extraordinary!

Everyone cautiously continued forward, every step filled with trepidation.

Finally, the narrow path opened up, and light appeared ahead.

Their faces all showed anticipation, and they couldn't help but quicken their pace.

As they got closer, the temperature around them dropped, and eventually, a bone-chilling cold enveloped them, making everyone shiver involuntarily.

When they reached the light, everyone was stunned, their faces showing shock and elation.

Before them was an incredibly spacious hall. It was impossible to know what the hall looked like before, as it was now completely frozen, turned into a world of ice.

Visible cold air drifted in the air, and even cultivators would face a great challenge entering it.

On a platform in the center of the hall, a bright blue hexagonal crystal object lay quietly, emitting a bone-chilling cold!

"It's the refrigerator, it's the refrigerator!"

Lin Mufeng and Old Man Sun's eyes lit up, and they exclaimed in unison.

They were now in awe of the high-level cultivator, certain that this must be the refrigerator the high-level cultivator needed!

Truly, the high-level cultivator's foresight was impeccable, with no room for error!

The others looked at them with disdain, their eyes filled with contempt.

Someone couldn't help but mock, "Haha, ignorance is truly terrifying. What is a refrigerator? It's clearly an Ice Essence Crystal!"

His eyes were filled with intense greed, wishing he could immediately claim the hexagonal object for himself.

It was an Ice Essence Crystal!

Not just him, everyone stared at the Ice Essence Crystal, their hearts trembling with desire.

In the entire cultivation world, the Ice Essence Crystal is one of the absolute top treasures!

All because it is related to longevity!

The Ice Essence Crystal can freeze everything, with astonishing power. Moreover, it can freeze one's lifespan!

Cultivators spend a large part of their time in seclusion, often for several decades or even centuries. If they use the Ice Essence Crystal to freeze themselves during seclusion, their lifespan is effectively paused, adding many more years to their life!

If they know they are nearing the end of their life or are severely injured, they can use the Ice Essence Crystal to freeze themselves, preserving themselves for future treatment!

Such effects are enough to drive anyone mad.

Especially in the current situation where the path to immortality is cut off, the Ice Essence Crystal is even more precious!

Why do cultivators cultivate? Isn't it for longevity? The Ice Essence Crystal can achieve a form of pseudo-longevity!

As everyone was lost in thought, a figure suddenly darted forward at incredible speed. By the time everyone realized what was happening, the figure was already on the platform, reaching for the Ice Essence Crystal!

It was Daoist Qingyang!

"Stop!"

The others' faces darkened, and they immediately summoned their spiritual power, transforming into beams of light and rushing towards Daoist Qingyang.

Daoist Qingyang's face froze in a smile as a bone-chilling cold spread from his hand to his entire body.

Crack! Crack!

Almost instantly, his hand began to freeze.

Daoist Qingyang shivered and quickly threw the Ice Essence Crystal away.

Another cultivator, seeing this, immediately smiled and caught the Ice Essence Crystal.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

His face still showed a smug expression, but his entire body had turned into an ice sculpture, the Ice Essence Crystal still lying quietly in his hand.

"This, this..."

The others were shocked, stopping in their tracks, not daring to approach any further.

What they had just witnessed was truly terrifying. Even the accomplished Daoist Qingyang couldn't handle it, showing the Ice Essence Crystal's overwhelming power.

Seeing the treasure before them but unable to obtain it, everyone's faces turned extremely grim.

Lin Mufeng's eyes were fixed on the Ice Essence Crystal, thinking of a strategy.

He had no desire for the Ice Essence Crystal; his only thought was how to obtain it and present it to Young Master Li.

Daoist Qingyang sighed, "Everyone, use your own methods. Whoever can subdue the Ice Essence Crystal will have the opportunity. Don't force it."

Immediately, numerous cultivators tried various methods, either using fire to counteract it or water to attract it, but all failed without exception.

At this moment, a flash of inspiration struck Lin Mufeng, and he was almost excited to shout.

Right, how could I forget it!

This was given to me by the high-level cultivator. Why not try it?

He took out the takeaway box and slowly approached the Ice Essence Crystal, then carefully placed it inside.

Even flames would freeze upon touching the Ice Essence Crystal, but the takeaway box remained intact!

The Ice Essence Crystal lay quietly in the takeaway box, seemingly transformed into an ordinary crystal.

It worked!

It actually worked!

Lin Mufeng's heart raced with surprise and shock, his reverence for the high-level cultivator like an endless river.

"Click."

As Lin Mufeng closed the lid, the cold air from the Ice Essence Crystal seemed to be instantly isolated, completely disappearing. Even the ice in the hall began to melt.