113: Nine Netherworld Soul-Locking Forbidden Scripture

Whoosh!

The little girl was steadily delivered by spiritual power back into the arms of a panicked woman by the roadside,

while the heavy freight wagon stopped less than three feet from where the girl had just been,

coming to a halt in the nick of time, its wheels plowing deep furrows into the ground.

"Nannan! My Nannan!"

The woman tightly hugged the child she had almost lost, weeping uncontrollably as she bowed repeatedly to those around her:

"Thank you! Thank you to whichever immortal master saved her!"

The driver also jumped off the wagon in a state of shock, apologizing repeatedly to the empty air.

A commotion broke out in the crowd as people whispered, all speculating about which kind-hearted Cultivator had intervened.

Yao Delong had long since restrained his aura, blending into the crowd like an ordinary passerby,

quietly bypassing the scene of the incident as he continued toward the market.

He did not notice that, from a window seat on the second floor of a teahouse across the street corner,

a cold and scrutinizing gaze was fixed on his seemingly ordinary yet steady back.

It was a woman dressed in a moon-white dress with a pale pink gauze outer garment.

She was tall and slender, with a temperament like an orchid in a secluded valley, yet she carried an undeniable air of efficiency and heroism.

Her jet-black hair was simply tied back, revealing a smooth forehead and a pair of bright, sharp eyes that seemed capable of seeing through people's hearts.

She was extremely beautiful, but what was more striking was the confidence and resilience she radiated from within,

as well as the steady composure only found in those long accustomed to high positions. She was none other than the daughter of the City Lord of Biqiu City and a Core Disciple of the Moyan Sect—Han Ruyi.

Having just finished some affairs at the City Lord's Manor, she was taking a brief rest here when she happened to witness the thrilling scene that had been so quickly resolved.

"Such exquisite control of spiritual power... saving someone from a distance while precisely obstructing the Armored Rhinoceros... handling something heavy as if it were light, his grasp of power is perfected to the pinnacle."

Han Ruyi whispered to herself, a flicker of brilliance crossing her cold eyes,

"This person... his cultivation is likely not as simple as it appears on the surface.

Moreover, after saving someone, he didn't take any credit and immediately vanished into the crowd... that is quite rare."

She watched as Yao Delong disappeared into the stream of people heading toward the market, lost in thought.

The Myriad Treasures Market indeed lived up to its reputation; it was bustling with noise, and the Spiritual Qi was mixed yet dense.

Yao Delong had a clear goal, heading straight for the most grand branch of the White Cloud Merchant Guild at the very center of the market.

Stepping through the doors of the merchant guild, a wave of coolness washed over him, isolating the clamor of the outside world.

The interior space was vast, decorated luxuriously yet elegantly.

Various treasures were displayed by category in polished crystal counters or within floating light screens, glowing brilliantly and dazzling the eyes.

Yao Delong ignored the dazzling array of offensive Magic Treasures and Cultivation Technique Jade Slips, heading straight for the "Cultivation Techniques and Secret Arts" section.

His gaze swept over the manuals regarding Restrictions and Seals.

A middle-aged manager wearing the standard robes of the White Cloud Merchant Guild and wearing a pleasant smile immediately came forward:

"Fellow Daoist, I wonder what kind of Cultivation Techniques or Secret Arts you need? Our shop has a complete range of techniques, covering everything."

"I need a secret technique manual that can stably Seal a Cultivator's cultivation and Divine Soul over a long period."

Yao Delong was concise, his voice still deliberately raspy.

"It must be exquisite and able to work in conjunction with special flame power. The higher the Rank, the better."

A sharp glint flashed in the middle-aged manager's eyes as he immediately realized this was a major customer with specific needs. After a moment's thought, he said respectfully:

"Fellow Daoist, please follow me to the VIP room for a detailed discussion. Such special manuals are not convenient to display here."

Yao Delong nodded and followed the manager into an elegantly furnished quiet room equipped with soundproofing Restrictions.

The manager quickly brought several Jade Slips and introduced them:

"Fellow Daoist, please look. This is the Human Rank Low Grade 'Essence-Locking Restriction Method,' this is the Human Rank Medium Grade 'Detailed Explanation of Spirit-Binding Restrictions'... and this one is the extremely rare Human Rank High Grade 'Ninth Nether Spirit Locking Scripture'!"

"The Restriction methods recorded in this scripture are extremely exquisite, especially good at coordinating with the practitioner's own special powers such as essence fire or Evil Qi,"

"forming a composite Seal that goes deep into the Dantian and Sea of Consciousness. It has strong concealment and is extremely difficult to break! It is one of our shop's most prized treasures!"

Yao Delong's Divine Sense swept over the introduction of the Ninth Nether Spirit Locking Scripture, and he felt a secret joy in his heart.

"This was exactly what he urgently needed! With this scripture, combined with his Void Flame Blazing Fire and Life-Generating Creation Fire,

he would surely be able to completely resolve the hidden danger of the demoness, no longer needing to constantly divide his soul to control the flames.

"I'll take this Ninth Nether Spirit Locking Scripture," Yao Delong said decisively.

"Fellow Daoist has a good eye! This scripture is priced at two thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones," the manager announced with a beaming smile.

Yao Delong remained expressionless as he took out the corresponding Spirit Stones from the demoness's "stolen goods."

Just as he was about to pay, a thought struck him, and he remembered the token he had almost forgotten.

With a flip of his palm, a token made entirely of purple gold, with intricate cloud patterns inlaid on the edges and an ancient "Yun" character carved in the center, appeared in his hand.

"Use this to settle the bill." Yao Delong handed the token over.

The middle-aged manager's face, which had been full of smiles, suddenly froze the moment he saw the token!

His pupils shrank, and he rubbed his eyes in disbelief, taking the token with slightly trembling hands to identify it carefully.

"The Pur... purple gold cloud pattern token?!"

The manager's voice changed pitch, filled with shock and awe!

This was the highest-ranking VIP token of the White Cloud Merchant Guild!

The holders were all titans of their regions or super-major clients with deep connections to the guild!

In this third-tier city branch in Biqiu City, this was the first time in his life he had seen the real thing!

"Ho... Honored guest! This humble one failed to recognize your greatness! I hope you can forgive my negligence!"

The manager's attitude instantly became incredibly respectful, even carrying a hint of panic, as he bowed ninety degrees.

"Holding the purple gold cloud pattern token, you enjoy a ten percent discount on all purchases at any branch of our guild!

The original price of this scripture was two thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones; after the discount, it is one thousand eight hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones!"

Yao Delong nodded, took back the token, and paid the discounted price.

The manager held the Jade Slip in both hands, offering it respectfully, while lowering his voice and promising with utmost solemnity:

"Honored guest, please rest assured! I guarantee with my life that your purchase of this scripture today will never be leaked to anyone!

By the guild's rules, the privacy of the highest-ranking VIPs is above all else!"

"Mhm," Yao Delong responded indifferently, put away the Jade Slip, and turned to leave the quiet room.

The manager respectfully escorted him all the way to the door, watching him disappear into the crowd before wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, his heart still deeply shaken.

Leaving the White Cloud Merchant Guild, Yao Delong's next target was the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

He needed to purchase several special fire-attribute spiritual materials recorded in the third volume of the Void Derivation Pill Transformation Art that could nurture and strengthen the Life-Generating Creation Fire to enhance its power.