79: Get rich quick

Inside the quiet room of the Yunlai Inn, the isolation Formation light screen rotated.

"System, deduce and evolve Shrinking the Ground to an Inch! Target—Major Achievement Realm!" Lin Jingyu's resolve was firm.

[Ding! Target locked: Shrinking the Ground to an Inch (Initial Glimpse) → (Major Achievement)]

[Deduction Requirement: 80,000 evolution points! Confirm?]

"Confirm! Deduce immediately!" Lin Jingyu did not hesitate.

Speed was the key to dealing with stronger enemies, especially the Dharma Idol Realm Demon King rumored to be entrenched on the road leading to the Imperial Capital!

"Buzz!"

The System light screen in his mind burst forth with brilliant radiance! Eighty thousand evolution points were instantly deducted!

A profound understanding of the Space Law, far exceeding his current Realm, poured into him like a divine revelation, directly branding itself deep into Lin Jingyu's Soul!

It was as if billions of Profound Truths regarding space folding, Void Realm displacement, and the distance between a foot and the horizon were washing over his consciousness!

At the same time, the surging Vitality and Stellar Power within his body, guided by the Space Law, frantically rushed into the Meridians of his legs and the acupoints on the soles of his feet!

Especially the newly opened kidney divine treasury (Water Divine Vault), the energy containing the supremely yielding Xuanming True Water subtly matched the "flexibility" and "permeability" characteristics of spatial displacement, accelerating the transformation process!

Around Lin Jingyu's body, space began to slightly twist, creating visible transparent ripples.

His whole person seemed to become illusory; although he was clearly sitting there, he gave off a strange feeling that he might merge into the Void Realm and disappear at any moment.

"This is the deeper Profound Truth of spatial displacement..." He closed his eyes to comprehend, feeling as if his will could easily penetrate the walls of the quiet room and extend far away.

Some powerful Auras within the Prefecture became much clearer in his current perception.

[Ding! Shrinking the Ground to an Inch deduction and evolution successful! Current Realm: Major Achievement!]

[Spatial Displacement Distance: Limit can reach one hundred miles!]

[Spatial Travel Speed: Greatly increased!]

[Spatial Concealment: Significantly enhanced!]

[Remaining evolution points: 102,000 points!]

The radiance retracted, and the spatial ripples subsided.

Lin Jingyu opened his eyes, and fine spatial runes seemed to flash in the depths of his pupils before disappearing.

With a slight shift of his Divine Thought, his figure instantly vanished from the center of the quiet room, and the next moment, he silently appeared in the corner. The entire process was so fast that not even a trace of breeze was stirred, as if he had been standing there all along.

"Shrinking the Ground to an Inch at the Major Achievement Realm... Good!" Lin Jingyu clenched his fist, feeling the sense of control brought by the speed.

Combined with his billion-jin Stellar Divine Body and Five Divine Vaults Divine Ability, his strength soared once again!

His gaze swept over the remaining hundred thousand evolution points on the System panel, but he did not continue to use them.

"The evolution requirements for the Chaos Heaven Opening Art and the Archaic God-Demon Visualization Chart are greater; this amount of evolution points is not enough to cause a qualitative change. Moreover, I need to keep some in reserve. On the way to the Imperial Capital, evolution points are power!"

There was a more important matter right now—dealing with the Ancient Demon General's demon core!

This demon core, the size of a fist, dark red like solidified lava, with destructive demonic light pulsing at its core, contained astonishing energy. Direct absorption would be harmful and useless, but as a top-tier Material, its value was absolutely earth-shattering!

Keeping it on hand would easily attract covetous gazes; it was better to exchange it for more practical resources.

Within the Prefecture, the only organization that could handle a treasure of this level was the Wanbao Tower!

Lin Jingyu took out the Wanbao Tower Grade A VIP Invitation, changed into a clean set of black tight-fitting clothes, retracted his Star Glow, concealed the azure luster of the Xuanming True Water, leaving only the immense Vitality pressure of a Divine Treasury Realm Fifth Layer Peak, and stepped out!

Shrinking the Ground to an Inch (Major Achievement)!

The street scene outside the inn instantly blurred. The next moment, he was already standing in the central area of the Prefecture, in front of the magnificent, nine-story, carved-beam and painted-rafter building—the Wanbao Tower.

The speed was so fast that the guards at the entrance only saw a blur before a figure, towering like a mountain, appeared. They hadn't even detected a trace of spatial fluctuation, causing their expressions to change in shock.

"A distinguished guest has arrived, please forgive my failure to meet you sooner!" A plump, cheerful, middle-aged manager wearing a brocade robe quickly stepped out to greet him. This was Manager Qian, the person in charge of the Grade A VIP area.

He recognized Lin Jingyu at a glance. This person was the most ferocious figure in the Prefecture recently, and he even held a Grade A VIP Token!

The smile on his face became even more enthusiastic, showing utmost respect.

"Lord Lin, please come in! Quiet Room Grade A Number One has been prepared for you!" Manager Qian bowed and led the way.

Inside the Wanbao Tower, Spiritual Qi was dense, and treasures glittered.

Countless Martial Artists moved through the building, and upon seeing Manager Qian personally escorting Lin Jingyu to the Grade A area, they all cast gazes of awe and curiosity.

Lin Jingyu looked straight ahead, following Manager Qian into a luxurious and elegant quiet room equipped with a powerful isolation Formation.

The maid served Spirit Tea and quietly withdrew.

"Lord Lin, may I ask if you are here to purchase treasures, or..." Manager Qian rubbed his hands, smiling widely.

Lin Jingyu wasted no words and directly took out the Ancient Demon General's demon core from his robes.

As soon as the demon core appeared, the rich and gentle Spiritual Qi in the quiet room was instantly dispelled by a tyrannical, corrupting, and destructive demonic might!

The air became viscous and cold. The terrifying pressure instantly froze the smile on Manager Qian's face, and cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead!

"Hiss—!"

Manager Qian gasped, his eyes fixed on the dark red, rhomboid crystal. His voice changed pitch: "This... this Demonic Might... close to the Dharma Aspect Realm?! An Ancient Demon core?!"

As the Grade A Manager of the Wanbao Tower, his discerning eye was extremely sharp, and he immediately judged the terrifying Rank of this demon core!

This was absolutely the core that only a top-tier demon could condense, one at the Peak of the Divine Treasury Realm or even touching the threshold of the Dharma Aspect Realm!

Priceless!

"Valuation." Lin Jingyu was concise, placing the demon core on the table.

Manager Qian cautiously approached, using a specialized jade plate and tools to inspect it carefully. The more he looked, the more frightened he became, his hands trembling slightly: "Pure! Too pure! Although it contains Devilish Qi, the energy Rank is extremely high! It even retains a fragment of the Ancient Law of Destruction! This... this is absolutely a supreme treasure for refining top-tier Demonic Path Magical Artifacts, or certain special Medicinal Pills, or even assisting in breaking through a Bottleneck! The value... the value is immeasurable, Lord Lin!"

His voice trembled with excitement: "May I ask, Lord Lin, do you wish to sell it directly in exchange for Spirit Stones or treasures, or consign it for auction at my Wanbao Tower? If it's auctioned, with the channels of my Wanbao Tower, it will definitely fetch a sky-high price that will shake the entire Prefecture!"

Lin Jingyu picked up the Spirit Tea and took a sip, saying lightly, "Sell it directly to you, for Spirit Stones. Be quick."

Auctioning was too slow; he couldn't be bothered to wait.

Spirit Stones were hard currency, allowing him to quickly purchase what he needed, whether in the Prefecture or the Imperial Capital.

Upon hearing this, Manager Qian's eyes flashed with brilliance!

Direct acquisition, though risky, yielded greater profit!

He immediately began calculating, and cautiously said: "Lord Lin, for a treasure of this magnitude, according to Wanbao Tower rules, we need to invite the Grand Manager and three Appraisal Elders to jointly make the final decision... What do you think?"

"Fine, just make it quick." Lin Jingyu nodded.

Manager Qian immediately crushed a Communication Jade Talisman.

In less than the time it takes for half a cup of tea, the quiet room door opened. An old man with a deep Aura and refined features (the Grand Manager of the Wanbao Tower Prefecture Branch, Zhuge Ming) and three other Elders with equally extraordinary Auras (Appraisal Elders) quickly walked in.

As soon as the four people entered, their gazes were instantly drawn to the demon core on the table, which was emitting terrifying Demonic Might!

"Hiss! What a pure demon core!" Grand Manager Zhuge Ming's eyes flashed with brilliance.

"Close to Dharma Aspect... Ancient Aura... and Law fragments remaining!" An Appraisal Elder exclaimed in surprise.

"This item... is priceless!" Another Elder's voice trembled.

The four surrounded the demon core, using various Secret Treasures for careful inspection, sometimes whispering to each other, sometimes showing looks of shock.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhuge Ming finally took a deep breath and turned to Lin Jingyu, his face showing unprecedented solemnity and a hint of awe:

"Lord Lin, after our appraisal, this demon core is confirmed to be the core of an Ancient Demon General close to the Dharma Aspect Realm. Its energy is vast and pure, containing a trace of the Law of Destruction fragment. It is a peerless rarity! My Wanbao Tower is willing to offer—five million High-Grade Spirit Stones! This price is the maximum authority my Wanbao Tower can utilize, with absolutely no deception!"

Five million High-Grade Spirit Stones!

This number was enough to bankrupt a medium-sized Sect!

It was enough to buy ten of the most bustling streets in the Prefecture!

It was truly earth-shattering wealth!

Manager Qian's heart pounded wildly as he listened, and his breathing became rapid.

Lin Jingyu's expression was calm; he was quite satisfied with the price.

System recycling would only yield 120,000 points, but exchanging it for Spirit Stones allowed him to purchase a large quantity of Heaven And Earth Treasure containing special energy, which might convert into more evolution points or be used directly for Cultivation.

"Acceptable." He uttered two words.

Zhuge Ming breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "Lord Lin is straightforward!"

He immediately took out a Storage Ring with an antique design, flashing with seven-colored streams of light. "This is the 'Sumeru Seven-Color Ring,' which contains a vast internal space. Five million High-Grade Spirit Stones have been placed inside. Please inspect it, sir!"

Lin Jingyu took the ring and swept it with his Divine Thought.

The internal space of the ring was as vast as a plaza, filled with mountains of crystal-clear High-Grade Spirit Stones, emitting rich Spiritual Qi and intoxicating light.

The quantity was exactly right.

"Pleasure doing business." Lin Jingyu put away the ring, stood up, and prepared to leave.

"Lord Lin, wait!"

Zhuge Ming quickly spoke, handing over a purple-gold token carved with the Wanbao Tower mark. "This is the 'Purple Gold Token,' the highest Rank token of my Wanbao Tower. Holding this token allows you to enjoy the best treatment at any Wanbao Tower branch within the Dynasty! Also... I heard that Lord Lin intends to travel to the Imperial Capital?"

Lin Jingyu paused slightly, taking the Purple Gold Token: "That's right."

Zhuge Ming lowered his voice, offering a hint of goodwill: "The Imperial Capital is a mix of Dragons and Snakes; the water is ten thousand times deeper than the Prefecture. If you go, sir, you must be careful of the Heavenly Sword Sect Main Sect. They also have influence in the Imperial Capital and are extremely protective of their own. Furthermore... the Imperial Capital Demon Suppression Division holds immense power. Given your exceptional strength, sir, you might consider joining them to facilitate your affairs."

"Understood." Lin Jingyu noted the favor, nodded, and stepped out. His figure merged into the spatial ripples and vanished from the quiet room.

Manager Qian wiped away cold sweat: "Grand Manager, five million High-Grade Spirit Stones... this..."

Zhuge Ming looked at the spot where Lin Jingyu had vanished, his eyes deep: "It's worth it! This person's potential is unfathomable! This demon core is enough for my Wanbao Tower to refine a treasure that can guard the tower! Forming a good relationship is beneficial in every way! Immediately seal this demon core and rush it to the Main Tower!"

Prefecture, deep inside the Heavenly Sword Sect's station.

Inside a great hall filled with chilling Sword Qi, the atmosphere was oppressive, like the stillness before a storm.

On the main seat was an old man wearing dark colored sword robes, with a face as stern as iron and an Aura as deep as the sea (the Branch Head of the Heavenly Sword Sect Prefecture Branch, Peak of the Divine Treasury Realm Ninth Layer, Leng Qianfeng). His face was grim.

Below him, several Elders with powerful Auras stood with their hands lowered, their expressions ugly.

In the center of the great hall, a stretcher was placed.

The person lying on it had all his bones shattered, Meridians severed, and his Qi was faint, like a wisp of smoke. It was the Enforcement Elder—Sun Li—who had been critically wounded and near death by Lin Jingyu's punch!

"Cough... cough cough... Branch... Branch Head..."

Sun Li struggled to open his eyes, which were filled with deep-seated resentment and fear. "It was... it was Lin Jingyu... that Devil Head... his... his Physical Body... his Physical Body is so strong... it's inhuman... Junior Brother Zhao... Junior Brother Qian... Liu Bai... they... they are all dead..."

"Drawing upon Stellar Power?!"

Leng Qianfeng's pupils suddenly contracted, and the icy Killing Intent spread out like a tangible substance, causing the temperature of the entire great hall to plummet!

"Trash! A bunch of trash! You couldn't even take down a junior at the Divine Treasury Realm Fifth Layer! And you cost my Heavenly Sword Sect so many experts! If this grudge is not avenged, how can my Heavenly Sword Sect establish itself in the Prefecture?!"

"Branch Head, please calm your anger!"

An Elder bit the bullet and said, "That Lin Jingyu is indeed wicked! His combat power far exceeds his Realm! According to the scouts' report, he just came out of the Wanbao Tower, and it seems... it seems he sold an earth-shattering treasure, which led to Zhuge Ming and three Appraisal Elders of the Wanbao Tower personally receiving him!"

"Hmph! No matter what fortuitous encounter he obtained!"

Leng Qianfeng slammed the armrest, and the hard dark iron armrest instantly turned into dust! "Killing my disciples and humiliating my Sect, this fiend must die! Immediately send a message to the Main Sect! Report all details of this incident! Request the Main Sect to dispatch a Dharma Aspect Realm Elder to execute this fiend! At the same time, keep a close eye on him! If he dares to leave the Prefecture... Hmph!"

"Yes!" The Elders responded in unison, their Killing Intent boiling in their eyes.

Yunlai Inn.

Lin Jingyu sat cross-legged in the quiet room, playing with the Purple Gold Token and the Sumeru Seven-Color Ring filled with five million High-Grade Spirit Stones.

With a slight shift of his Divine Thought, he once again took out the two antique tokens carved with the character "Xu."

When the two tokens drew near, that faint yet clear sense of spatial resonance came again, more obvious than before.

The profound patterns on the tokens, resonating together, seemed to vaguely point in the same direction—the northwest, which was the direction leading to the Imperial Capital of the Central Region!

*"Xu" is in the Imperial Capital?* Lin Jingyu's eyes were sharp.

He then took out the star rune demon core, which was now completely dimmed.

This time, when the star rune demon core approached the two "Xu" Tokens, an extremely faint resonance, as if crossing time and space, faintly emerged!

Although extremely subtle, it was genuinely there!

*star rune demon core... "Xu" Token... and the Imperial Capital...*

Lin Jingyu connected all the clues, and a vague outline formed in his mind.

"It seems I absolutely must go to this Imperial Capital!"

He put away all the items, his gaze turning to the myriad lights of the Prefecture outside the window, his eyes gradually becoming cold and filled with Killing Intent.

The Heavenly Sword Sect's revenge?

The Dharma Idol Realm Demon King blocking the road?

And the unknown Dragon's Pool and Tiger's Den in the Imperial Capital?

"Come."

A powerful curve lifted the corner of Lin Jingyu's mouth. A billion jins of Divine Power surged and roared within his body, and Star Glow shimmered beneath his skin.

"My fist is yearning for stronger opponents and... more evolution points!"