The dome could no longer withstand the assault, shattering into countless fragments that rained from above.
"Success!"
Lin Xuan cheered, quickly collecting the six treasures into his Qian Kun Bag.
"So fast, sir!"
A light, melodious voice spoke from behind.....it was Ling Qingzhu.
Lin Xuan did not look back, riding the Xiao Yu Sword deeper into the hall.
"Running this fast… let's see who you are."
Ling Qingzhu hurried after him, curiosity piqued. She sensed his energy—he was not Lin Langtian, Wang Yan, or Qin Shi, yet Creation Realm expert, possibly a talisman master.
The youth of the Da Yan Dynasty were excellent, but this person had overtaken them. It was a small humiliation for her.
Beyond the hall lay dozens of twisted corridors.
Lin Xuan entered one, moving unhindered.
Exiting the passage, a vast area opened before him.
"Wood Stake Array!"
Hundreds of massive wooden stakes rose like walls, forming twisting paths leading… somewhere unknown.
A massive black figure charged at him.
Lin Xuan dodged, seeing it was a black iron humanoid—accurately, a puppet.
"This must be a talisman puppet… strength roughly equal to a Zuo Dan Realm Grand Master."
He casually struck it aside, ignoring it, moving deeper into the stake maze.
Within, more talisman puppets appeared. They lacked energy support, slow to move, and were mere targets.
Lin Xuan ignored them, leaving them to delay any pursuers slightly.
The stake maze was complex, like a labyrinth. Ordinary people could get trapped.
But not Lin Xuan. His max-level Insight Eye revealed the only exit.
After exiting several more passages, he entered a wide training ground.
Numerous talisman puppets stood in neat formation....likely over a hundred.
Thankfully, they remained still. Otherwise, Lin Xuan would have been overwhelmed.
After a brief scan, he understood their secret.
"The runes inside these puppets have mostly dissipated...useless for now. A pity."
"But I can take them back for study, maybe even repair them."
Lin Xuan packed them all into his Qian Kun Bag—no problem with his advanced storage.
Though these were low-grade, equivalent to Zuo Dan Realm Grand Masters, they were insignificant to major clans, but in Yan City, they were valuable.
Repairing them and mastering puppet techniques could easily help him dominate the Wan Jin Chamber of Commerce.
Within moments, Lin Xuan had collected all the puppets.
Reaching the far side of the training ground, he heard:
"Master, the herbs are ahead!"
Chi Ling excitedly reminded him.
"I can already smell the strong medicinal scent!"
Lin Xuan could feel it without prompting....the tomb had been sealed long enough, the herbs inside were mature.
He sped toward a crystal-clear lake, at its center a small jade pool filled with herbs, all of high quality.
"Master, these are supreme-grade herbs!" Chi Ling trembled with excitement.
Lin Xuan's eyes glimmered as he leapt to the pool.
The first herb he noticed was black, coiled like a snake, exuding intense Yin-cold energy that even frosted the pool's surface.
"Extreme Sha Yin Dragon Saliva, finally found you!"
He collected all the herbs, over a dozen sixth-grade or higher.
In the center was a special lotus-shaped herb with blue-green leaves, white petals, and a seed emitting soft pink light.
"Hu!"
Lin Xuan inhaled the fragrance, feeling his blood boil, vision blurring slightly.
"What herb is this?" he asked.
"Be careful, Master. This is the Dream-Love Lotus, poisonous, but excellent for dual cultivation." Chi Ling warned.
"Place it in my space. When you craft it into a pill, Master can use it with a partner to double cultivation effects and pleasure."
Lin Xuan laughed, amused:
"Typical of you, tomb master. Even the strongest herbs are mischievous."
"But with your personality, planting one is doing the right thing—why not plant them all?"
"One must be thorough!"
After Lin Xuan had packed all the herbs, his Insight Eye detected a talisman puppet buried beneath the pool.
However, it was too late to dig it up....Ling Qingzhu had already caught up.
The Azure Lotus transformed into a streak of green light as she shot forward.
This time, Ling Qingzhu seemed determined, intent on catching Lin Xuan and seeing who he really was.
"Miss, why pursue me so fiercely?"
Lin Xuan called back, continuing deeper into the tomb, silently thinking… chasing me this fast, are you seeking trouble?
"Hmph!"
Ling Qingzhu coldly snorted, pausing briefly.
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