"What the hell was that?"
Yu Lin finally reacted to the sudden spatial distortion. Once he realized the situation, fear gripped him.
"Calm down." He began taking deep breaths, soothing his nerves. Feeling more at ease, he looked ahead and saw six pillars supporting a ceiling made of a white material, adorned with chandeliers.
At the front of the hall stood an enormous bed, big enough for eight people to sleep on. It wasn't an exaggeration—it was truly gigantic.
"What the hell is this?" Yu Lin gaped in astonishment. After a few seconds of staring, he looked away and continued examining the area. Further ahead, red lotuses were scattered around, and at the very end, near a locked gate, was a red scripture displayed inside a crystal case.
Driven by curiosity, Yu Lin began walking toward the end. Upon reaching it, he stared thoughtfully at the translucent sculpture.
"Is this a cultivation technique? Or instructions for this place?" he wondered, formulating some theories. To find out, he crouched, lifted the case, and took the scripture without difficulty.
Holding it in his hands, he raised it to eye level and began rotating it, observing every detail. Seeing nothing suspicious, Yu Lin decided to open it. The moment he started reading, his pupils nearly jumped out of his eyes.
[Supreme Dual Cultivation Art]
[Yin-Yang Method]
[Many believe that to improve cultivation, it is enough to absorb the energy of Heaven and Earth. But they fail to realize that there is a more effective method.
Dual Cultivation…
In it, it is unnecessary to sit cross-legged for hours. All that is needed is the harmony between two people of opposite sexes. By extracting Yin and Yang, essence is transformed into spiritual energy, capable of enhancing cultivation.
If one has a special physique or high strength, the results will be even greater.]
[For the recognized owner of the Timeless Pagoda, know that time here flows differently than in reality. On the first level, it is ten times faster. The stronger the owner becomes, the more floors will be unlocked.]
[To prevent information from leaking, the method requires the partner's confidentiality. For this, one drop of blood must be placed on the Timeless Pagoda. Once completed, it is impossible to reveal anything about it.]
"What?" Yu Lin was speechless, blinking repeatedly and rubbing his eyes each time he read the scripture.
"Dual Cultivation?... Ten times faster?" He began studying these revelations, his mind in slight chaos. This information was difficult to process in such a short time.
Sitting on the floor, Yu Lin rested his hand on his chin. After a few minutes of contemplation, a smile spread across his face.
"I don't need to go home anymore!" he exclaimed, clenching his fists, and continued. "Even if this method seems a bit improper, who cares? I live in a world of competition."
Yu Lin knew that on the path of strength, everything was usable. This became even more true as the realms rose higher. A single treasure, fruit, or plant born of Heaven and Earth could generate massive destruction.
"Find reliable partners. Love isn't necessary."
For Yu Lin, the ideal was mutual benefit, where one uses the other. It seemed wrong, but for cultivators focused solely on gaining strength, it was a normal part of life. Even close relatives could manipulate or betray their own kin for gain.
"But having true love wouldn't be bad. But is it even possible?" he wondered, leaving the answer to fate.
For now, he needed to think about whom to choose for practice — and whether that person would accept.
"If money is involved, some fairies will agree… I'm sure of it… Especially talented young women from poor families."
Yu Lin, coming from a good family background, began scheming.
"For now, let's get out of here." After thinking this through, he felt the spatial distortion again.
He soon reappeared above the table, in the same position he had been before disappearing.
"Today is sales day at the Limitless Market, isn't it?" Yu Lin smiled, devising a plan.
To start, he pulled from his storage pouch a noble outfit of white fabric, trimmed in purple, made of silk. Jumping down from the table, Yu Lin put it on and tied his long black hair with a hairpin.
Soon, his delicate figure took on the appearance of a young master. He was handsome; few men in the sect could compare to him at that moment.
"Clean the room, especially to remove this smell of blood. And this puddle. Then head toward the market."
Determined, Yu Lin reached into his storage pouch again. It was enormous, nearly a hundred cubic meters, twenty percent occupied by clothes, twenty percent by medicinal herbs and pill bottles, ten percent by spirit stones, and the remaining fifty percent by security equipment such as weapons and several marionettes at the peak of Qi Condensation.
"Clean up for me."
Yu Lin took out one of the marionettes and ordered it to clean everything while he sat on the bed waiting.
Young Master…
If others knew this, they would be shocked. Not everyone uses a Qi Condensation peak-level marionette as a servant.
Once the cleaning was complete, Yu Lin stored it back and set off toward his goal.
...
Near the entrance of the Limitless Sect, one of the greatest powers in the Black Turtle Region, there were many people and organized stalls.
They wore expressions of anticipation. This market event occurred once every six months, allowing participants to sell their products. In return, they had to give fifty percent of the profits to the sect.
A high percentage, but what could they do? It was already rare for a sect to allow sales at its entrance.
Moreover, the losses were minimal. With the Limitless Sect's influence enormous, many people traveled there hoping to buy valuable items. Thus, sales were high. Of course, not everyone profited; some poor souls gained nothing, losing even to charlatans, usually sect disciples promising treasures or rare pills.
Punishment?
None. If there was profit, the higher-ups would turn a blind eye.
"Profit speaks louder. Many dream of entering here, but only we, the disciples, understand what it's like to be atop a fox den." Yu Lin, who had arrived at the market, let out a sigh.
He began observing the items, ignoring the mortals' stalls and focusing only on those run by disciples.
"Little rich brother, here are unmatched cultivation methods, capable of—"
"I don't want it." Yu Lin left the stall instantly, a look of disgust on his face.
"I'm a member of the sect too, okay?"
He wanted to tell the charlatan this but decided to stay quiet; he hadn't come looking for trouble.
After walking away, he continued browsing the stalls until he stopped at a solitary one. The reason: the items were expensive.
"I won't offer any discounts. If you don't want to buy here, leave!"