195: Chapter 195 The Power Structure of Wanbaolou

Lin Xueying's tone turned yearning, and her autumn-water-like beautiful eyes reflected a dazzling brilliance.

"That city spans a million miles, and its walls are ten thousand zhang high. It is said to have been personally forged by a Mahayana expert in ancient times. The concentration of Spiritual Qi within the city is more than a hundred times that of the Cangxuan Empire's imperial capital."

"On the streets, Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators walking through the air can be seen everywhere, and Void Refining Stage powerhouses are not uncommon either."

"The markets, auctions, and beast arenas there, whichever one you take out, are ten times more magnificent than the grandest scenes in the Cangxuan Empire."

Baili Yunche listened with rapt attention and asked again, "What are the recruitment conditions for the Five Great Sects?"

"The hard condition of the Five Great Sects is the cultivation of the Soul Transformation Stage, and you must be under sixty years of age to be eligible to participate in the assessment."

Lin Xueying said softly.

"A Soul Transformation Cultivator under sixty years of age?"

Baili Yunche clicked his tongue in amazement.

You must know that the entire Cangxuan Empire only had a dozen or so Soul Transformation Cultivators, and most of them were old monsters over a hundred or even hundreds of years old, who barely made a Breakthrough through grinding effort.

Take his Revered Master Peak Master Luo Yunshang, for example. Although she looked only around twenty years old, her actual age was already over a hundred. In the face of a Nascent Soul Stage's five-hundred-year Lifespan, she could indeed be considered young.

But even so, she had yet to break through to Soul Transformation, let alone before the age of sixty?

One could only imagine how terrifying the talent of the Five Great Sects' Disciples was!

Lin Xueying sighed with emotion, "The Disciples of the Five Great Sects have been soaked in spiritual springs since childhood, consuming top-tier Medicinal Pills, practicing the most superior Cultivation Techniques, and having Body Integration Stage old monsters personally guide them."

"For the geniuses there, guiding Qi into the body at five, Foundation Establishment at seven, Golden Core at ten, Nascent Soul at twenty, and Soul Transformation at thirty are not legends."

Baili Yunche drew in a sharp breath, and the desire in his heart to grow stronger grew even more intense.

"Of course, besides the Five Great Sects, forces like the Wanbao Pavilion where I am, as well as the Alchemist Guild and the Artifact Refiner Guild, are not the least bit inferior to the Five Great Sects."

Lin Xueying continued, a hint of pride in her tone.

"Our Wanbao Pavilion is located in the most core area of Canglan Immortal City, covering hundreds of thousands of mu. The building is ninety-nine stories high, and treasures of different grades are sold on every floor."

"From the first-grade Spiritual Plants on the first floor to the heaven-defying Spirit Treasures and ancient Cultivation Techniques on the ninety-ninth floor, everything is available."

"As long as you can afford the price, there is almost nothing you cannot buy. And our Wanbao Pavilion is a force jointly managed by the Elder Council."

"The Wanbao Pavilion in the Dongxuan Domain is merely a branch of the entire Ancient Desolate Continent. The headquarters is in the Zhongzhou Sacred Domain, which is truly a behemoth."

Baili Yunche listened entranced and asked, "Then how is the internal structure of your Wanbao Pavilion divided?"

"It is mainly controlled by the Four Great Families, which are our Lin Family, the Nangong Family, the Lu Family, and the Fang Family."

Lin Xueying explained, "Members of our Four Great Families all serve as Elders of the Wanbao Pavilion, jointly deciding on matters big and small for the Wanbao Pavilion."

"My grandfather is the Third Elder of the Wanbao Pavilion, with a cultivation of the ninth layer of Void Refining, and he is a renowned figure in the Dongxuan Domain."

"As for Nangong Chen's grandfather, he is the Fourth Elder of the Wanbao Pavilion, also possessing the cultivation of the Void Refining Stage, just slightly inferior to my grandfather."

"When I didn't let you kill Nangong Chen back then, it was precisely out of consideration for his grandfather."

A flash of worry crossed Lin Xueying's beautiful eyes. She reached out her slender hand, gently grasped Baili Yunche's hand, and spoke in a solemn tone.

"That Fourth Elder is extremely protective of his own, narrow-minded, and holds grudges. Nangong Chen is his only grandson, and has been spoiled lawless since childhood."

"If you had truly killed Nangong Chen today, given Nangong Lie's personality, he would definitely hunt you down at all costs."

"By then, even if my grandfather stepped forward, he might not be able to completely protect you."

"That's why I asked you to spare his life. It's not that I'm afraid of him, but rather that I don't want you to fall into a life-and-or-death crisis prematurely."

Feeling the coolness and softness of her palm, a wave of warmth surged in Baili Yunche's heart.

He nodded and said in a deep voice, "I understand, Xueying. You have considered things very thoroughly for me."

"Then your grandfather... should be very powerful, right?"

Baili Yunche suddenly asked, a hint of a strange expression flashing in his eyes.

Lin Xueying raised her chin, her pretty face full of pride, "Of course! My grandfather is a powerhouse of the ninth layer of Void Refining, only a step away from the Body Integration Stage!"

"In the Dongxuan Domain, mention the name Lin Tiannan, and who wouldn't give a thumbs up?"

"My Lin family has been in business for generations, but our cultivation talent is also top-notch. Grandfather is even hailed as a once-in-a-millennium rare talent of the Wanbao Pavilion!"

"Then... Xueying, if your grandfather finds out that I... did that to you."

Baili Yunche touched his nose and said with quite a guilty conscience.

A picture surfaced in his mind:

A terrifying old man at the ninth layer of Void Refining finding out that his most beloved granddaughter was slept by a Golden Core Stage brat—would he slap him into meat paste with one palm?

"Will he kill me?"

Baili Yunche's voice sounded a bit lacking in confidence.

Hearing this, Lin Xueying's pretty face turned slightly red, but then she chuckled lightly, like a hundred flowers blooming.

She tilted her head to think for a moment, and said somewhat uncertainly, "Should... shouldn't be!"

"You are my destined person, and because of you, I was relieved from the torture of the Nine Yin Meridians. This is a tremendous joyous event."

"My grandfather would be too happy to have time, how could he punish you?"

"Just set your mind at ease. My grandfather is not an unreasonable person."

She paused and added:

"However... he might test you to see if you are qualified to be his grandson-in-law."

"So you must work hard to Cultivate and strive to break through to Soul Transformation as soon as possible, or even Body Integration. By then, even if my grandfather wants to oppose it, he won't have the confidence to do so."

"That's good!"

Baili Yunche let out a long breath, but secretly made up his mind in his heart.

It seemed that not only did he need to become strong, but he also needed to become strong enough—strong enough to make that old man at the ninth layer of Void Refining willingly hand his granddaughter over to him.

"Xueying, since you know so much, do you know about the Zhongzhou Sacred Domain?"

Baili Yunche suddenly asked with a serious expression, a trace of anticipation and reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

He certainly hadn't forgotten that when Su Bingqing was forcibly taken away by that Purple-robed Woman, she had tearfully told him he must go to the Zhongzhou Sacred Domain to find her.

That Purple-robed Woman had also condescendingly warned him to stay away from Bingqing, saying he wasn't worthy.

To be honest, until now, Baili Yunche still didn't know where the Zhongzhou Sacred Domain actually was.

Because he was still floundering in the small pond of the Cangxuan Empire, he knew almost nothing about the vast world outside.

As for that Purple-robed Woman who had abducted Su Bingqing, that disdainful gaze and that contemptuous tone still pierced his heart like a thorn to this day.

He swore to himself, you won't let me go to the Zhongzhou Sacred Domain, but I am going to go!

I am even going to run away with your daughter and marry her in grand style!

Let you know what it means to never bully a young man in poverty!

Baili Yunche pondered like this in his heart, his fists clenching unconsciously.