Chapter 652

Wangchuan Xiancheng.

Sun Lingtong had just passed the city gate when he was stopped.

"I am the guiding official; first of all, congratulations to everyone for passing the inspection of the Sin Mirror and entering Wangchuan Xiancheng."

"As long as you pass the city gate, you are newcomers to our Wangchuan Xiancheng!"

The guiding official was a middle-aged man with a kind smile on his face: "First, here are the jade plates for everyone to enter the city."

He handed a jade plate to Sun Lingtong, the old man, and others, one for each person.

Sun Lingtong took the jade plate, scanned it with his spiritual sense, and understood the details: this jade plate was very ordinary, just a crudely made magic tool used to indicate one's identity.

The guiding official said: "It is not easy for everyone to join Wangchuan Xiancheng. This jade plate is a brand-new starting point; everything in the past can vanish like smoke, and here, you can adopt a new name to start over."

"Of course, it is also fine to use your original name."

"There is just one point: there is only one opportunity to record the name on the jade plate; after naming, it cannot be changed."

Sun Lingtong and the others listened carefully, saying nothing.

The guiding official continued to introduce: "After recording the name, everyone can take the jade plate and go to places like the Fire Grain Granary to collect cultivation materials one by one."

"These materials vary according to individual circumstances, so everyone shouldn't be surprised."

"Like the cultivation resources you can collect, they are the most."

Speaking of this, the guiding official looked at Sun Lingtong, and the smile on his face expanded a bit: "Here are a few visiting cards; they are from some big figures with status in our Xiancheng who want to befriend a good person like you, and they specifically handed them to the successive guiding officials."

Sun Lingtong knew in his heart that he was once again basking in the light of Unlike Ning Zhuo's mother.

Under the illumination of the Sin Mirror, colorful clouds rose, and cyan-white light shone, revealing a life and character of a great good person. As soon as he entered the city, he received preferential treatment and courtesy.

But Sun Lingtong did not take the visiting cards: "Being treated like this, it's not just because I am a good person, right?"

"I am very curious, what do these people want to seek?"

The guiding official first praised Sun Lingtong's clarity, then explained: "This brings us to the policy of our Wangchuan Xiancheng."

"Anyone who wants to enter the Xiancheng must pass the test of the Sin Mirror."

"According to the results of the test, it is divided into several levels. The worst have traces of black blood light, needing to serve hard labor, wash away sins, and then be inspected again."

"The middle level is turbid light; although there is sin, it is not heavy, and there is a good intention and a desire to reform. When such newcomers enter the city, they must be supervised by the Pure Karma Department, perform more labor tasks to wash away karma, and once accumulated, they can apply for inspection. If passed, they can obtain personal freedom and no longer be supervised."

"The upper level is clear light. Only those with a clean past or only minor faults will manifest such peaceful light. Such newcomers can register directly and become ordinary city residents."

"And the top level is someone like you, sir. Possessing merit and having done great good deeds. As soon as you enter the city, you will receive the best treatment, and there are no restrictions on taking any tasks. Everyone respects and envies you. This is not something ordinary people can achieve through effort; one must have a truly great heart of kindness."

Sun Lingtong listened carefully and asked again: "Anything else?"

A flash of light flashed in the guiding official's eyes, and he finally said the key point: "In the City Lord's Mansion, a task is issued long-term. Only those with a great heart of kindness and merit can complete it. And those who have been able to complete this task throughout history will be treated favorably by the Prefect, promised high official positions and generous salaries."

Sun Lingtong suddenly realized.

Because of a cluster of aura from the Buddha Doctor Meng Yaoyin, he was marked as a great good person.

This identity was very useful in Wangchuan Xiancheng. The real reason was that the Wangchuan Prefect had requests, and under his rule, such great good people could naturally become high-level figures in Wangchuan Xiancheng.

The big and small figures behind these visiting cards were worshipping Sun Lingtong's future high-level status, as well as the resources, relationships, and so on behind this status.

Sun Lingtong pondered: "I joined Wangchuan Xiancheng just to start over, to live freely by myself, and I don't want to get involved in too many annoying things."

"I'll go look around first."

He was here to stir up trouble in the city, so he bid farewell to the guiding official and the old man.

The guiding official still wanted to follow him, continue to introduce, and build a good relationship, but was politely refused by Sun Lingtong.

The guiding official had no choice but to watch eagerly, and before parting, he urged Sun Lingtong: "You are new here and don't know the latest situation. Although the movement has been covered up, I still want to care for you; don't go to the City Lord's Mansion for a short time."

"Previously, a demonic cultivator was extremely arrogant, thinking her strength was outstanding, and she broke through the city gate and rushed all the way into the City Lord's Mansion."

"She has currently been intercepted and is trapped in the magic array of the City Lord's Mansion."

"Sir, if you want to take that task from the City Lord's Mansion, you don't have to rush for a moment."

Sun Lingtong's heart suddenly moved, thinking in his heart whether this demonic cultivator would be an opportunity. After all, he came to Wangchuan Xiancheng to stir up trouble and cause destruction, but he was alone and his strength was limited.

The Buddha Doctor Meng Yaoyin cared for him, everything should take its natural course.

Sun Lingtong kept it in mind, and at this moment, he couldn't help but think: "I heard the news about the demonic cultivator and took the initiative to approach the City Lord's Mansion; is this 'taking its natural course'?"

The guiding official advised him not to go, but he had evil intentions, so of course, he had to rush over.

On the surface, he bid farewell to the guiding official and also said goodbye to the old man.

"The old man has some foundation."

"Since he wants to start a new life in Wangchuan Xiancheng, there is no need for him to be with me."

"In case something happens, it wouldn't be good to implicate him."

Sun Lingtong was able to enter the city thanks to the old man's help. Sun Lingtong also remembered the old man's kindness and didn't want to implicate the innocent.

Wangchuan Xiancheng was dominated by white-green colors, the atmosphere was peaceful, passersby were polite to each other, and they had smiles on their faces.

Sun Lingtong's goal was very clear, which was the City Lord's Mansion.

He drilled into a small alley, gradually exerting the true colors of an excellent disciple of the Kong Sect Sect, sneaking quietly, and after reaching the City Lord's Mansion, he found the mansion gate closed, the restrictions on the gate fluctuating strongly, and small teams of Yin soldiers patrolling continuously outside the towering walls.

Sun Lingtong used a magic tool to probe slightly and immediately felt the obscure spiritual sense and the operation of the detection magic array.

"The previous demonic cultivator was too high-profile, rushing directly into the city, triggering a comprehensive alert. Sigh..."

"The specifications of this City Lord's Mansion are too high; I only have Foundation Establishment cultivation, how can I sneak in?"

Just when Sun Lingtong was in a dilemma, a carriage galloped over.

The coachman whipped the horse while maintaining high speed, shouting: "Open the mansion gate quickly, my master has urgent official business to handle immediately!"

The guards immediately raised their weapons, but the next moment, the magic array outside the City Lord's Mansion opened on its own.

White light flickered on the carriage, leaking the aura of the Wangchuan Prefect.

"Ah, this is an order issued by the Prefect himself!"

"Open the mansion gate quickly."

"Clear the way!"

The guards' expressions changed drastically, and they immediately cooperated.

"Good opportunity!" Seeing this scene, Sun Lingtong's eyes widened, flashing with bright light.

Although he knew this move was quite risky, Sun Lingtong did not hesitate and at this moment bet his life directly!

He used his stealing skills, trying his best to cover himself, and then when the carriage passed by, he used the shadow of the wall corner, rolled, and then climbed onto the chassis of the carriage.

The wheels rolled, the carriage galloped all the way, passed directly through the mansion gate, and rushed into the City Lord's Mansion.

"I'm in!" Sun Lingtong grabbed the carriage chassis tightly, feeling excited in his heart, "Sneaking into the City Lord's Mansion isn't difficult either."

"Hahaha!"

"It's really exciting."

Sun Lingtong's eyes lit up, his mouth watered, and his whole body felt numb with pleasure.

The carriage turned left and right inside the City Lord's Mansion, very familiar with the road. Along the way, there were many guards and attendants, all hurriedly giving way.

Whoa!

Finally, the coachman pulled the reins hard, and the four horses stood up. The carriage stopped abruptly.

A cultivator jumped off the carriage, his expression anxious, whispering continuously, urging himself: "Quick, quick, quick!"

He ran to the door, pinched the finger formula, and continued for a long while before he successfully opened the door.

The coachman had already calmed the horses and began to check the condition of the carriage.

Once the door opened, the cultivator rushed in directly, without looking back, and closed the door casually.

"The steps to open the door are so cumbersome; this room must be an important place in the City Lord's Mansion!" Sun Lingtong thought.

The two doors closed quickly, leaving only a gap through which one person could pass.

Sun Lingtong had already drilled into the bushes on both sides of the door, and at this moment, he jumped up and flashed into the room, silently, dangerously and narrowly.

The door closed, making a sound.

The cultivator walked forward quickly, and Sun Lingtong followed closely behind.

Inside the room were rows of bookshelves, filled with jade slips.

"Could this be a cultivation technique library?" Sun Lingtong's interest suddenly dropped a bit.

Neither he nor Unlike Ning Zhuo lacked excellent cultivation techniques.

"Even if I take them out to sell for money, it's good." Sun Lingtong comforted himself.

"Here, here. Yes, it's this one!" The cultivator was sweating profusely, searching back and forth on the bookshelf, and soon found the target, overjoyed, and hurriedly reached out to hold it.

"Who is it?!" The next moment, he turned around abruptly and found Sun Lingtong at the corner.

In an instant, Sun Lingtong's hair stood on end, the alarm bell in his heart rang wildly, and he felt a fatal crisis.

This cultivator looked unremarkable, but his aura was restrained to the extreme, and now that he attacked, he was clearly at the Nascent Soul level!

Thump.

Just as the cultivator was about to attack, he was ambushed and fainted to the ground.

Sun Lingtong turned from death to life, the ups and downs made him almost unable to breathe, and for a while, he stood still, staring blankly.

The old man appeared and smiled at Sun Lingtong: "Little ghost, what are you staring at me for? I am your savior."

The old man who met at the Forget-Love Ferry had actually appeared again and saved Sun Lingtong in time.

Sun Lingtong reacted, but took a few steps back, looking alert: "Old senior, just now you clearly used me to attract the target's attention, and then took the opportunity to strike and knock him unconscious."

"And at the city gate, you also used me to successfully pass the Sin Mirror's review."

"The earliest time was at the Forget-Love Ferry. You helped me, it's true, but you also took the opportunity to promote and praise Yun Xiao and Yue Yi, gaining appreciation, and were the first to board the Empty Return Raft!"

"Are you helping me, or using me?"

The old man smiled: "The little ghost is still quite clever, worthy of being a junior of my Kong Sect Sect."

Sun Lingtong was stunned: "Senior, you..."

The old man didn't speak, his hands kept moving, demonstrating several stealing techniques of the Kong Sect Sect, some signature ones, and some secret ones.

He used the simplest method to prove his identity.

The old man continued: "I am from the Kong Sect Sect, called Zeng Jide, and I am the elder of your elder. Little ghost, your courage is too great, a hundred times bolder than the old man!"

"Not knowing anything, you rushed into Wangchuan Xiancheng... tsk tsk, simply looking for death!"

"I protected you secretly all the way, especially your action of climbing the carriage chassis and sneaking into the City Lord's Mansion. Did you think you really muddled through with your own means?"

Sun Lingtong hurriedly bowed and thanked: "Senior Zeng, so you are one of us. You are my savior, and this life-saving grace, the kid will engrave it in his heart."

He suddenly realized in his heart that it turned out this was the reason why the Buddha Doctor Meng Yaoyin cared for him and wanted him to take his natural course—it was because there was a senior from the sect protecting him!

Sun Lingtong immediately changed his expression, ran to Zeng Jide, and knelt down to kowtow directly.

Zeng Jide had been dead for a long time, but his thieving nature hadn't changed, and he liked stealing. His style of stealing was very high-profile, issuing notifications in advance, asking the target to strengthen protection, and artificially increasing the difficulty.

Zeng Jide's stealing skills were amazing, and he liked to challenge difficulty.

After discovering Sun Lingtong's Kong Sect Sect identity, he liked this junior of the sect from the bottom of his heart.

"This kid's courage is greater than mine! Rare, really too rare."

"His stealing skills are extremely proficient; clearly, it's the sect's childhood training, but the foundation of his physical body and soul is very solid. So young, with such a thick foundation, not bad, really not bad!"

Sun Lingtong mainly cultivated the Upper Dantian, but his physical body benefited from the Fetal Breath Spirit Boat, and his soul foundation was even stronger, reaching a million human souls.

The thick accumulation of the soul relied entirely on the Heaven-Bestowed Talisman.

This talisman was obtained from Luo Si and was arranged by the Old Man of Grey Bones for the savior. After Unlike Ning Zhuo learned about this, he took the initiative to give the Heaven-Bestowed Talisman to Sun Lingtong for use, and he himself used the four great magic treasures of the Nascent Soul level, raising his soul to the height of a million human souls earlier.

"Meeting here is fate. Little ghost, I will give you some pointers. When you return to the Yang world in the future, just mention my good points." Zeng Jide stroked his beard and said.

Clearly, he was a person with a high personality and liked to show off in front of people.

Sun Lingtong asked: "Senior, what do you want to do when you come to Wangchuan Xiancheng?"

Zeng Jide then told him about his previous notification to the Wangchuan Prefect that he was coming to steal treasures.

Sun Lingtong hurriedly gave a thumbs up, praising Zeng Jide's thieving nature.

This touched Zeng Jide's proudest point, making this old senior of the sect laugh out loud and ask Sun Lingtong many questions.

Sun Lingtong gave a false and true reply, especially when talking about his interest in stealing and his pursuit of excitement, which made Zeng Jide even more delighted.

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

"No wonder I see you so pleasing to my eyes."

"This time I will take you to stir up Wangchuan Xiancheng and become famous in the Yin world with me, hahaha!"

A conversation made the relationship between the two very close.

Sun Lingtong walked to the unconscious cultivator and took the jade slip from the latter's hand. He was curious and probed with his spiritual sense, suddenly surprised and raised his eyebrows: "Oh? This is Luo Si's resume book!"