653: Broken page reminder

Three days passed in a blink of an eye. The weather on Tianliu Island seemed to be eternally mild and spring-like due to the Heaven Willow Demon King.

The Water-attribute Spiritual Qi and Wood-attribute Spiritual Qi were also exceptionally abundant. If no accidents occurred, Tianliu Island likely had at least one pure, high-grade Water-attribute Spiritual Vein and one Wood-attribute Spiritual Vein.

Lin Shiming walked out of the room into the courtyard, accompanied by Lin Shitao.

For these three days, he had accompanied Lin Shitao in exploring Tianliu Island, just like a normal couple sightseeing, which brought a radiant smile to Lin Shitao's face. She especially enjoyed such a life.

And this was also her first time venturing outside the Hongmu Islands.

The last to emerge was Lin Shilei.

At this moment, Lin Shilei's eyes showed some fatigue, as if he had been researching secret techniques for three days, but a different kind of brilliance shone within them.

"Shilei, Cultivate should be balanced between work and rest, and researching secret techniques should be no different!" Lin Shiming couldn't help but say.

He had given the Five Elements Divine Thunder secret technique to Lin Shilei three days prior.

The latter took the secret technique and immediately began researching it.

Researching secret techniques consumes the most mental energy, and it was clear that Lin Shilei hadn't stopped for a moment, researching for a full three days.

"Thank you, Seventh Brother, but Shilei knows what he's doing!" After his conversation with Lin Shiming that day, Lin Shilei felt a heavy pressure in his heart.

Unlike other Lin Family members, he had obtained the Medium Grade Earth Rank True Thunder Secret Tome and the Acquired Thunder Body. He was now an absolute pillar of the Lin Family.

He did not want to see Lin Shiming fighting alone.

And comprehending the Five Elements Divine Thunder was a major step in improving his strength.

Seeing Lin Shilei speak this way, Lin Shiming said nothing else, and the three headed towards Tianliu Pavilion.

This exchange fair was being held in Tianliu Pavilion.

Tianliu Pavilion now had six floors, and the exchange fair today was being held on the fifth floor.

Lin Shiming attended this gathering, firstly with Lin Shitao and Lin Shilei, and secondly to see if the System's prompts might indicate the appearance of treasures.

Of course, even if no treasures appeared, he could purchase some auxiliary Materials for nascent soul pills, or treasures needed by relatives like Lin Xianzhi.

The Lin Family was now a unified entity. Others would pay attention to the Materials he needed, and naturally, he would also pay attention to the Materials others in the Lin Family required.

The three quickly arrived at Tianliu Pavilion. Guarding the entrance was Tianliu Island's newly promoted Immortal Master, Immortal Master Xuanqing, who was also a female Immortal Master.

It was said that her talent was also a Heavenly Spiritual Root, and a Wood-attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root at that.

"Senior Lin, please come in. I apologize for not greeting you earlier today!" Immortal Master Xuanqing's posture was extremely humble at this moment.

"No need for 'Senior, Senior,' I am merely a Golden Core." Lin Shiming shook his head helplessly, but said no more, and entered with Lin Shitao and the others.

Unlike previous exchange fairs, which were held over the lake for safety, this exchange fair was held inside the pavilion because it was True Lord's ceremony. No one dared to cause trouble, and even if some secret treasure appeared, no one would dare to act on the island.

As soon as Lin Shiming entered the fifth floor, he found the hall to be larger than he had imagined, with seats filling the entire space.

At this moment, many Cultivators were already seated. Some of these Cultivators were Immortal Masters from the Coral Sea Area, many of whom he was familiar with, while others were from other sea areas, such as Immortal Master Fengxing, whom he had seen before, as well as Cultivators from Ten Thousand Buddha Island and even Demonic Cultivators.

Although Demonic Cultivators and Buddhist Cultivators were at odds, this was a True Lord's ceremony, so no one would dare to start a conflict at this time.

However, the directions and positions where the two groups sat were opposite, appearing to be full of tension.

It was estimated that when it came to trade between the two, an additional rule would be added: Cultivators from the opposing side would not be allowed to exchange.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, this way please. A special seat has been arranged for you here!" From a distance, Zhao Yulin and Zhao Fuling walked out and made an inviting gesture.

Lin Shiming was somewhat surprised by this.

He had attended so many exchange fairs, and the times he had sat in the uppermost position were truly few and far between.

However, with no True Lord attending today's exchange fair, it would likely be difficult for him not to sit at the top.

The other Immortal Masters also rose one after another and cupped their fists towards Lin Shiming.

Lin Shiming also saw Immortal Master Hongye, and even more so, Immortal Master Xuanji.

However, both of them did not look particularly well at this moment.

He understood Immortal Master Xuanji's situation, as Real Person Qianji had failed to Breakthrough to True Lord. Now, looking at Immortal Master Hongye, he estimated that Real Person Gufeng should have also failed.

Otherwise, Immortal Master Hongye would not be like this.

But compared to Thousand Machine Island, Immortal Master Hongye at least still had one chance herself.

As for Thousand Machine Island, it was likely doomed to complete collapse.

After all, it carried the Puppet Legacy, making it a coveted prize.

In the past, without a Nascent Soul Cultivator, Thousand Machine Island could still use its Puppets, at least not worrying about its island being breached.

But now, with the appearance of a Nascent Soul, it would be difficult for Thousand Machine Island to hold onto its Legacy.

Lin Shiming sat at the Eight Immortals table on the high platform, in the second position.

The first position, naturally, belonged to Zhao Yulin, who was the nominal island master of Tianliu Island.

At this moment, Lin Shiming also noticed that the latter had already Broken through from Early Stage Golden Core to Middle Stage Golden Core.

Moreover, her True Qi was incredibly stable, clearly indicating that she had Broken through a long time ago.

Lin Shitao and Lin Shilei also benefited, sitting at the head table with Lin Shiming.

If Lin Shiming felt uncomfortable, then Lin Shilei felt even more so.

They had never received such treatment before.

However, at this moment, Lin Shiming couldn't help but look at Lin Shitao, only to see her continuously watching Zhao Yulin and Zhao Fuling.

Seeing Lin Shiming look over, Lin Shitao returned a smile to him, not speaking.

But it was as if she had already spoken.

"Thank you all for gracing us with your presence. Since a few Cultivators have not yet arrived, please try our Cloud Willow spirit tea from Tianliu Island first!" Zhao Yulin said.

It wasn't time yet, but as the host, with sixty to seventy percent of the Cultivators present, she had to stand up and command the atmosphere.

Moreover, Zhao Yulin was also worried that Zhao Fuling kept looking at Lin Shitao.

As Zhao Yulin clapped her hands, a group of beautiful Purple Mansion female Cultivators, carrying spirit tea, began to pour it for each Immortal Master.

Just like that, another half an incense stick of time passed.

The Cultivators in the hall had finally mostly arrived.

Zhao Yulin was about to announce the start of the exchange fair.

And it was at this moment that Lin Shiming's System prompt sounded.

"[Please carefully examine the Buddhist scroll treasure; you will obtain the last missing page of the Book of Hidden Paths!]" As the System prompt appeared, Lin Shiming was momentarily stunned.

But then, he was overjoyed.

The last missing page meant that his Book of Hidden Paths seemed to have the potential to be directly synthesized into a true Spirit Treasure.

Although at that time, his Cultivation might not be enough to fully activate it, with a true Spirit Treasure, he wouldn't necessarily be able to defeat a Nascent Soul Cultivator, but he would at least have the power to protect himself!