Chapter 658

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Ruo Qunshuang's Water Eye Pupil played a critical role.

Even if restricted in part of its abilities by the Polluted Spirit Water, it was still formidable.

"Ahead is the Ling Shui District Old Site; there is a severed Water Pulse inside hiding an undercurrent. We'll stick to the left side; it's relatively safe there."

"Eight zhang down to the right is an abandoned Dan Fang; the residual Pill Qi inside, mixed with the Polluted Spirit Water, has formed a poison water zone."

"Ahead is the location of the Three Pavilions; the top of Qianyuan Pavilion has already collapsed, Polluted Spirit Water fills the pavilion, and below there are fluctuations of a restriction — the Treasure Vault should be fine."

All the way there were scares but no danger; the two approached their destination.

The Polluted Spirit Water here was even thicker, and black vortices could be seen flowing.

The main structure of Qianyuan Pavilion had already collapsed, leaving only half a beam and pillars tottering on the verge of falling.

Ruo Qunshuang pointed straight down: "The Treasure Vault's entrance is blocked by the ruins, but I can sense the restriction's fluctuations.

Looks like the Wan Shui Gui Liu Array is still operating."

Xu Zhangqing asked: "Then do you know how to remove the restriction?"

Ruo Qunshuang smiled faintly: "I... am the key to opening the Treasure Vault!"

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Understood; I'll clear the ruins right now."

As soon as his voice fell, he issued a command to Leijin Kui.

Instantly, with a flash of silver Thunder Light.

The next second, this seemingly weak little insect suddenly erupted with powerful might.

In just an instant it burst through the obstruction, and in an extremely short time cleaned up everything spotlessly.

But no Treasure Vault entrance could be seen at all — besides water it was still water.

Seeing this scene, Xu Zhangqing not only didn't panic, but instead looked at Ruo Qunshuang.

The latter nodded lightly, then drifted over; the moment she approached, visible ripples immediately rose.

Immediately after, a faint blue glow lit up in the turbid sewage.

Like a scan, it probed Ruo Qunshuang from top to bottom, from inside to out.

After confirming her identity, a sudden "pop" sounded, as if something had broken open.

Immediately after, a vortex appeared in the fluctuations, emitting a strong suction force.

However, Ruo Qunshuang not only didn't panic, she didn't even resist.

Her whole person was instantly sucked in, disappearing before Xu Zhangqing's eyes.

But not long after, she appeared again, then beckoned with her hand.

Xu Zhangqing smiled faintly, quickly followed, and was likewise sucked inside.

Vision blurred, and he discovered himself inside a narrow passage.

On both walls were inlaid huge Night Pearls, emitting bright light.

Ruo Qunshuang called out: "We're already inside the Treasure Vault; walk a bit further and you'll see everything."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly, following close behind the other.

The two walked about fifty steps, and the view suddenly opened up.

Immediately after, a huge space appeared before their eyes.

Roughly a hundred zhang square, the floor paved with green jade stone.

Worthy of a sect Treasure Vault; the decoration can be called luxurious.

Over a hundred huge clam shells were placed, piled full of various resources.

From low-grade to middle-grade to high-grade spirit stones, worth at least ten million.

Jade boxes holding Spirit Plant Seeds, adding up to fully several hundred varieties.

Materials glowing with spiritual light, such as Xuan Iron, Shui Po Stone, Ice Silkworm Silk, etc., were countless.

Also over a dozen cultivation methods and spells, all wrapped in beast hide that is waterproof, fireproof, and insect-proof.

Generally they're stored in jade pendants or jade slips, which is more convenient for copying.

Using beast hide is enough to show these are quite ancient originals.

Ruo Qunshuang casually picked up one; its name was "Nine Curves Water Control True Classic" — precisely the Jiuqu Sect's core cultivation method, requiring Nascent Soul stage to cultivate.

Moreover, it was far more profound than the "Nine Curves Tidal Life Technique".

Beside it were a few more cultivation methods and spells, such as "Qianyuan Secret Canon", "Lan Tao Palm", "Condense Dew Art", etc.; every single one was incomparably precious.

Xu Zhangqing's eyes shone bright; he couldn't help but laugh: "All good things!"

As the former Water Spirit Root Holy Land, the Jiuqu Sect's heritage was indeed deep.

These resources were enough for their whole family to use for several hundred years.

Ruo Qunshuang put down the cultivation method and turned to walk to the deepest part.

There was a mass of semi-transparent water, wrapping a bronze box.

Judging from the complex patterns on it, it was clearly a treasure among treasures.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing followed up, then stood behind and examined carefully.

Ruo Qunshuang then operated the Nine Curves Tidal Life Technique, mobilizing the magical power in her Golden Core.

In a flash, this mass of water seemed to come alive, flowing along her fingertips, and after a moment was completely absorbed.

At the same time, the whole person's aura rose steadily, and his strength advanced a step further.

From this it can be seen, this group of water is by no means simple.

Afterward, Ruo Qunshuang handed the remaining bronze box to Xu Changqing's front: "Qing Ge, inside here are the two maps I mentioned before."

Xu Changqing hears and opens it; sure enough, as she said, there indeed lie two maps.

A wave of his hand, and they float in midair, then slowly unfold.

The left one is the Dongyu Water Map, the right one is the Underground Water Map.

Looking at it, the Dongyu Water Map is somewhat bigger, its coverage range wider.

While the Underground Water Map is a bit smaller, yet its content is even more complex.

Xu Changqing first looks at the Dongyu Water Map; on it, red markings mark all the rivers, lakes, and seas of the Dongyu, dense red dots marking the specific locations of underwater secret realms.

Among them, some also note the secret realms' restrictions and the treasures existing inside.

It can be said, it is more detailed than any data he has seen before.

However, when Xu Changqing looks toward the Underground Water Map, his pupils suddenly contract.

At the map's lower right corner, in ancient seal script, the four characters "Netherworld Han Yuan" are prominently written.

Beside it is drawn a winding, twisting black marking, extending toward the terminus, a place called the Extreme Yin Nest.

Xu Changqing compares with the Yin River's location in his memory, and his heart instantly understands.

This Netherworld Han Yuan is actually the Yin River's ancient name.

Moreover, the map's introduction to it is extremely detailed:

"Netherworld Han Yuan, originates from the Tai Yin Cave, penetrates underground.

Water temperature extremely cold, restricts divine sense, inside hide yin beasts.

There are three types: Cold Abyss Water Flea, Yin Nether Spirit Shrimp, Abyss Bottom Xuan Turtle.

Produces three treasures: Cold Abyss Crystal, Yin Nether Algae, Taiyin Pearl.

Must use Taiyin attribute things as bait, such as Taiyin Flower, Yin Nether Spirit Shrimp internal organs, Cold Abyss Water Flea eggs, only then can one fish.

Fishing points must choose Cold Abyss Nodes; the map marks nine in total, all avoiding the Netherworld Vortex and Yin Sha Current Domain; on the full moon night fishing success rate doubles."

Also marked are several other entrances, all positions for entering the Yin River.

The more Xu Changqing looks, the more excited he becomes; before, he used spirit wine and milk wine to bait but caught no yin beasts — turns out the method was wrong.

Taiyin attribute bait, specific node positions — these are all critical.

With this map, next full moon night going to the Yin River, he will surely have gains.

Ruo Qunshuang looks at the information on the map thoughtfully: "Netherworld Han Yuan water flea eggs?"

Xu Changqing glances at her: "What?"

Ruo Qunshuang recalls: "I remember, Father once mentioned this thing; it seems to be stored in a certain position in the treasure vault!"