169: injection

The streets of Liuyun City were ten times wider than the most prosperous imperial capital in the Lower Realm. The bluestone pavement was inscribed with Dust-Repelling Formations, so even with thousands of carriages passing by, not a speck of dust could be seen.

In this world, female Cultivators occupied over eighty percent of resources and high positions. The Medicinal Pill shops and Divine Weapon Workshops lining the streets were mostly run by arrogant female Cultivator shopkeepers. Meanwhile, those male Cultivators, dressed flamboyantly but possessing a feminine aura, could mostly only serve as subordinates or attendants, humbly bowing their heads as they followed behind.

Lin Chen, dressed in a simple black robe, walked through the crowd. Although he had restrained that overbearing Human Emperor Qi, his pine-like posture and chiseled features still attracted many startling and somewhat predatory gazes from passing female Cultivators.

"Master, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is just ahead."

Yun Xi was currently in disguise. Her originally peerless beauty was hidden behind a slightly ordinary phantom mask, with only her water-like, expressive eyes occasionally revealing a hint of dependence on Lin Chen.

The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion occupied a vast area, its nine-story tower piercing the clouds. The exterior walls were inlaid with countless tiny spirit diamonds that shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight.

"Stop."

Just as they stepped into the main entrance, two female guards in silver soft armor blocked their path with swords. They glanced at Lin Chen's ordinary cloth robe, which lacked any Immortal Essence fluctuations, and a flash of contempt crossed their eyes. "Loose Cultivators go to the ground floor stall area for trades. Above the second floor, we only receive distinguished upper Immortals."

Lin Chen didn't speak; he merely gave them a cold glance. The Killing Intent contained in that look, reminiscent of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, struck the two Earth Immortal guards like a bolt of lightning. They subconsciously took half a step back, and the longswords in their hands nearly fell.

"Call someone in charge out. The things in my hand are more than this stall area can handle."

"Heh, quite the big talker." Behind the counter, a female manager wearing purple eyeshadow sneered, slowly clicking her golden abacus. "Every day, there are a few reckless pretty boys who want to use the excuse of selling treasures to see our Pavilion Master. You think you are..."

Before she could finish, Lin Chen had already raised his hand and given it a casual flick.

"Thud!"

A dark red Immortal Plant, emitting a thick bloody scent and the pressure of a true Dragon, slammed heavily onto the counter. Its leaves were layered like dragon scales, and a faint, subtle dragon roar even seemed to emanate from its roots. The intense red light instantly suppressed the lamps in the hall.

[Ten-Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Grass]

This was what Little Demoness Dragon had left over from "ravaging" that Spirit Medicine field. To a pure-blooded true Dragon, it was just a snack, but for an ordinary Immortal Realm Cultivator, it was a Heaven-Defying treasure capable of regrowing flesh on bones and breaking through Bottlenecks!

The noisy hall instantly fell silent.

The female manager's abacus beads stopped, the mockery on her face froze, and finally turned into a mix of extreme terror and greed.

"This... this is... Ten-Thousand-Year quality?"

"Now, am I qualified to go upstairs?" Lin Chen's voice was steady, yet it carried an unquestionable pressure.

"Please calm your anger, honored guest. It was this subordinate's dog eyes that failed to recognize your greatness."

As a charming, bell-like, yet magnetic laugh drifted down from the stairs, the air in the entire Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion seemed to become a few degrees sweeter.

A woman in a dark gold qipao slowly walked down. Her skin was very distinctive—not the sickly paleness common among Fairies, but a healthy, smooth, and textured wheat color that glowed enticingly under the lights. The qipao had a very high slit, and as she walked, her long, powerful legs were partially visible, full of wild beauty.

Branch Manager of the Liuyun City Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Gold Inlaid Jade.

She swayed her hips as she walked up to Lin Chen, her narrow peach-blossom eyes staring straight at him. Her nostrils flared slightly, as if she were greedily sniffing the thick Pure Yang Qi emanating from Lin Chen.

"What a good treasure, truly a good treasure." It was unclear whether Gold Inlaid Jade was referring to the Dragon Blood Grass or the man before her. She extended her long, carmine-painted finger and seemingly unintentionally drew a circle on Lin Chen's broad chest, breathing like orchids: "Little brother, this Ten-Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Grass is a rare sight even in the Jiantian Division's treasury. You... are a 'black household' without an Immortal Status; the origin of this item is probably not quite legitimate, is it?"

Seeing this, Yun Xi gritted her teeth in anger and was about to step forward.

Lin Chen, however, suddenly reached out and took the initiative, grabbing Gold Inlaid Jade's mischievous, soft hand. His grip was extremely strong, making Gold Inlaid Jade's delicate body tremble slightly, a flash of surprise appearing in her eyes.

"Since you know I'm a 'black household,' you should understand that people like me do business that risks our heads." Lin Chen met her gaze coldly, his domineering sense of power instantly enveloping her. "I want three legal Liuyun City Immortal Registries, plus the Great Formation Materials on this list. This grass is the deposit."

Gold Inlaid Jade was stunned. In Liuyun City, no man had ever dared to grab her hand so rudely while speaking. But feeling the burning heat from Lin Chen's palm and that wild aura that disregarded the law, she didn't get angry; instead, she felt a strange heat rising in her lower abdomen.

"What a tough man, This Madam likes it." Gold Inlaid Jade gave a charming laugh, turned her hand to grip Lin Chen's palm, and leaned her whole body against him. Her full breasts pressed against Lin Chen's arm through the thin fabric. "Deal. The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has plenty of items, but... processing a fake ID requires collecting the party's Divine Soul aura. Some 'deep' work can't be done just by following official procedures."

She leaned into Lin Chen's ear and lowered her voice, her tone extremely ambiguous: "Tonight... come find me at the 'Warm Fragrance Garden' behind the pavilion. I have a special method to help you record your aura. I guarantee... it will be unforgettable for a lifetime."

The deal was made.

When Lin Chen walked out of the hall holding a purple-gold VIP card representing his status and a temporary Immortal Status certificate, Yun Xi remained silent with a red face. Only after they left the main gate did she finally stomp her foot and say, "Master! That dark-skinned vixen clearly had bad intentions! What 'collecting aura'? She clearly has her eyes on you!"

Lin Chen put away the VIP card, glanced at the fuming, destitute Fairy, and reached out to pat her head. "She is the 'local tyrant' of Liuyun City. Only by obtaining an identity can we truly establish a foothold here. As for her wanting to eat meat... that depends on whether she has a good set of teeth."

...Late at night, Warm Fragrance Garden.

The decor here was extremely extravagant, and the whole room was filled with the scent of expensive "Ambergris."

When Lin Chen pushed the door open and entered, Gold Inlaid Jade was reclining on a large ivory couch. She had already removed her elaborate qipao and was wearing only a transparent purple gauze. Her wheat-colored skin was partially visible through the incense smoke. Her waist was incredibly thin yet had excellent muscle lines, full of carnal and powerful tension.

"Little brother, you are indeed very punctual."

Gold Inlaid Jade turned around, her wild eyes fixed on Lin Chen. She didn't act reserved like ordinary female Cultivators; instead, she directly tore off the bothersome layer of gauze, walking barefoot on the thick carpet toward Lin Chen.

She was a bit taller than Yun Xi, and that mature womanly charm combined with her wheat-colored wildness had a lethal visual impact.

"Come, let This Madam see just how much ability you 'barbarian' from the Lower Realm actually have."

Lin Chen didn't waste words. Facing such a wild woman who craved conquest, the best response was the most violent suppression.

His large hand suddenly clamped down, pressing Gold Inlaid Jade directly onto the cold white jade stone table.

"Ah—!"

During this process of "collecting aura," Gold Inlaid Jade finally experienced what true despair and madness felt like.

She was like a leopardess struggling in a fire; from her wheat-colored back to her rounded ankles, every inch of her skin was stained with an enticing pink.

"Master... Master, have mercy... Yu'er submits..."

Outside the window, the moonlight was like water.

In this absurd and explicit transaction, Lin Chen not only obtained the "ticket" to establish himself in the Immortal Realm but also hammered in a most loyal nail in the heart of Liuyun City.

[Congratulations to the host! Successfully conquered (Deeply) the Branch Manager of Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion: Gold Inlaid Jade!] [Liuyun City network opened! Commercial resource acquisition speed doubled!] [Obtained special reward: 100,000 Immortal Crystals! Obtained one key to the 【Ten Thousand Treasures Secret Vault】!]