5: Jar Merchant

Lin Chuan sighed and said, "Forget it, let me show you so you can broaden your horizons!"

Standing at the entrance of the Secret Realm, Lin Chuan waved at Jian Wuxie, "Come here, I'll demonstrate it for you."

Jian Wuxie asked in confusion, "How will you demonstrate it to me?"

Lin Chuan smiled and said with a smug look on his face, "My Secret Realm doesn't limit the number of people who can enter. Anyone who wants to experience it can just come in together."

As soon as Lin Chuan said this, the Disciples were shocked. This trial Secret Realm was different from ancient Secret Realms, which usually only allowed one person to enter at a time; others had to wait for the previous person to come out.

Now that Lin Chuan claimed his trial Secret Realm had no limit on the number of entrants, how could these Disciples from major sects not be surprised?

Xiao Hongyuan spoke up, "It seems your Secret Realm isn't entirely useless; it has some unique features. Fine, I will enter and try it out as well."

Hearing Xiao Hongyuan say this, Jian Wuxie said happily, "That's great! With Senior Sister and me teaming up, we can easily kill that Throwing Goblin!"

After Jian Wuxie finished speaking, he immediately tried to enter the Secret Realm again, but as he reached the entrance, he was bounced back by a beam of light.

Jian Wuxie was completely dumbfounded and asked in confusion, "Why can't I enter the Secret Realm anymore?"

Lin Chuan laughed evilly, "You died in the Secret Realm. If you want to enter again, you need a revival coin."

"A revival coin? Where can I get one?"

"Hehe, 100 Spirit Stones each, no cheating!" Lin Chuan laughed as he pulled a large handful of round coins from his robe.

"Isn't your Secret Realm free to enter?" Xiao Hongyuan asked.

"As long as you don't die in the Secret Realm, it is naturally free. But if you die..." Lin Chuan weighed the revival coins in his hand and continued, "100 Spirit Stones each, it's not expensive..."

Jian Wuxie, currently fixated on getting revenge, immediately took out the Spirit Stones and handed them to Lin Chuan, "Give me one, hurry up!"

"Alright!" Lin Chuan's face blossomed into a smile as he took out a revival coin and handed it to Jian Wuxie.

"After you go in, wait for me at Linus the blacksmith. I'll show you how to beat this Secret Realm!" After instructing Jian Wuxie, Lin Chuan entered the Secret Realm first.

Jian Wuxie hurriedly grabbed Xiao Hongyuan and followed him.

Many of the surrounding Disciples, unable to resist their curiosity, followed the trio directly into the Secret Realm.

Lin Chuan chose the Ghost Swordsman character and quickly finished the plot of saving Seria. Upon walking over to Linus to receive a set of equipment, he saw Jian Wuxie standing next to the blacksmith shop, curiously looking around the village.

Jian Wuxie saw a Ghost Swordsman with the same appearance as him walking toward him, with the faint name 'Sword Dao Heavenly Venerate' floating above his head.

Jian Wuxie asked in confusion, "Are you the Peak Master of Tianquan Peak?"

Lin Chuan didn't speak, he just nodded.

Jian Wuxie mocked, "Haha, you're just a small Qi Refining Realm cultivator, yet you dare to call yourself the Sword Dao Heavenly Venerate?"

Lin Chuan rolled his eyes and asked, "What is your Realm?"

"I am already in the Core Formation Realm," Jian Wuxie said proudly.

"And you're still that pathetic? You can't even beat an Elementary monster..." Lin Chuan mocked him mercilessly.

"You...! Fine, I'll see how you, a mere Qi Refining cultivator, can beat that monster!"

"Alright, let's go!" Lin Chuan beckoned.

"Wait, my Senior Sister hasn't arrived yet. She wants to enter with me," Jian Wuxie shouted.

Lin Chuan sighed helplessly and stood next to the blacksmith with Jian Wuxie, waiting.

Just as Lin Chuan was running out of patience, a Ghost Swordsman with the name Xiao Hongyuan floating above her head finally walked out.

Xiao Hongyuan walked to Jian Wuxie's side, looked at Lin Chuan's name, and also began to mock him.

Lin Chuan rolled his eyes without responding and said bluntly, "Everyone is here now, let's go!"

"Fine, I'd like to see what kind of monster is so powerful!" Xiao Hongyuan said.

Lin Chuan added the two of them to his party. As they walked toward the Loran Forest, he explained to them, "Each trial allows a party of up to four people, and countless teams can challenge it simultaneously. If you want to form a party, just silently call up the function menu in your mind, and you will find it."

Upon hearing this, Jian Wuxie and Xiao Hongyuan hurriedly tried what Lin Chuan said. Sure enough, a light screen appeared before their eyes, containing many functions.

Xiao Hongyuan was also somewhat shocked; she hadn't expected this Secret Realm to be so well-crafted. Could this Lin Chuan really have designed it all by himself?

The trio arrived at the entrance of the Loran Forest, where Xiao Hongyuan's attention was drawn to a strange person.

That person was wearing a jar on his head and a ragged cloak, shouting, "Pick one and see! There's absolutely nothing empty!"

Lin Chuan noticed Xiao Hongyuan's gaze and had a sudden inspiration. He led the two of them to the strange person and said, "Give me a Ghost Swordsman weapon jar!"

The strange person smiled, took out a worn-out pottery jar, handed it to Lin Chuan, and said, "I wish you a fortune!"

Lin Chuan explained, "This is the Jar Merchant. If you have gold coins, you can come and try your luck."

After saying this, Lin Chuan took the broken jar and shook it frantically.

With a 'crack', the jar shattered, and a deep blue Short Sword fell out.

Lin Chuan picked it up, took a look, and was instantly overjoyed.

He shared the Short Sword's attributes with the two of them.

【Ancient Bronze Sword】

Rare Weapon Short Sword

Physical Attack + 73

Magic Attack + 84

Intelligence + 5

Casting Speed + 2%

Shadow Attribute Attack

(Rapid Thrust) Skill Level + 1

Critical Hit Rate + 2%

Looking at the weapon data Lin Chuan shared with them, and then looking at the worn-out katana in their own hands, the two of them were envious.

Jian Wuxie asked in a low voice, "Senior Sister, how many gold coins do you have on you?"

Xiao Hongyuan checked and said, "I have over 400 here."

Jian Wuxie checked his own gold coins and said to Xiao Hongyuan, "I have over 600. Senior Sister, lend them to me first. I'll open a jar too. With a good weapon, our battles will be easier."

Xiao Hongyuan heard this and agreed it made sense, so she took out her gold coins and handed them all to Jian Wuxie.

Jian Wuxie handed the gold coins to the Jar head in front of him and said, "I want a Ghost Swordsman weapon jar too!"

"Hehe, I wish you a fortune!" Earth Jar smiled and handed a jar to Jian Wuxie.

Jian Wuxie, imitating Lin Chuan's manner, began to shake it impatiently.

With a 'crack', a grayish-white broken wooden stick fell out.

Jian Wuxie picked it up and looked: 【Simple Short Wooden Stick】

"Hehe, it's understandable to get an empty one occasionally!" Earth Jar's voice came at the right moment.

Lin Chuan almost couldn't hold back his laughter and hurriedly turned to look at the scenery nearby.

Jian Wuxie held the broken wooden stick, the veins on his forehead bulging; he looked to be on the verge of exploding.

"Junior Brother! Calm down, it's just bad luck!" Xiao Hongyuan hurriedly tried to persuade him.