Becoming a Taoist Master by Walking on the Underworld

This is actually a very normal thing.

Since this jade slip gambling has become an industry, it must undergo various tests.

They were facing many advanced cultivators and top experts.

Before such an existence, even the slightest difference can be detected.

The reason this industry is mature is that it has a certain degree of certainty, at least 80%, in order to deceive even the most powerful individuals.

Naturally, this also includes many magical techniques.

Since they dare to display it for sale like this without worrying about losing money, it must be because their antiquing techniques are quite sophisticated.

Or rather, what they took out were ancient jade slips.

This is actually quite normal.

In the ancient cultivation world, there were countless cultivators. Almost every low-level cultivator in the cultivation world, especially those at the Qi Refining stage, could use jade slips.

Naturally, there were countless jade slips corresponding to this.

Of these numerous jade slips, very few actually record cultivation techniques or spells. The majority are ordinary jade slips used by common cultivators, many of which are already damaged and practically worthless.

Of course, there's no need to worry, as there are indeed skilled cultivators who can discern the age of the jade slip.

Because most of these stalls actually sell ancient jade slips.

However, some ancient jade slips are obtained from certain sects or even cultivators' caves, and the chances of them containing magic spells are higher.

Some of them are piled up in certain warehouses, and are the kind of 'ledgers' of certain forces.

Most of them are of low value.

Therefore, gambling on jade slips really does involve a large element of luck.

Of course, this does not mean that there are no fine pieces among the antiqued jade slips.
If this jade slip can form an industry, it's impossible that it's just a record of useless things.

Inside, there is a high chance that various spells will be specially engraved, including some advanced spells and even top-tier spells.

It is said that it may also contain supernatural powers.

This is naturally because if an industry wants to thrive in the long run, it must achieve sustainable development.

If such an industry leaves countless cultivators with a bad impression of being a money-grubber, then it is very likely that it will not be able to develop.

Therefore, some forces will even inscribe advanced techniques and spells into the objects they encounter.

The probability of this happening is even higher.

After all, the potential pitfalls of ancient jade slips are unknown.

Even a cultivator would find it difficult to remain calm after countless consecutive failures.

After all, gambling on jade slips is never cheap, and every purchase is never cheap.

Therefore, in order to maintain balance, some forces would deliberately record more spells, mysteries and techniques on the aged jade slips.

Although most of them were rather ordinary, at least there was some gain, so it wasn't a complete loss.

Chen Yushu was aware of this, but he still began to inscribe magical runes as his spiritual power spread.

One, two, three...

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

Finally, after a full seven breaths, Chen Yushu's eyes flickered and he opened them slightly. At that moment, his spiritual power became more concentrated than ever before.

Then scan the jade slip below.

"Um?

really!

My guess was correct.

This divine observation technique can indeed see through the old and the new.

Furthermore, it can directly see the number of restrictions corresponding to a jade slip.

Chen Yushu was immediately overjoyed.

He had already understood the special nature of this divine vision technique when he obtained it from the chosen one.

Not only can one use spiritual sense to peer into the cultivation level of others, but one can also observe many unknown things in the dark.

I saw many things that others couldn't see.

That is exactly the case at this moment.

Even though he had only just begun to master the Divine Vision Technique, its unique aspects were already beginning to emerge.

See through the old and the new!

See the number of restrictions on each jade slip.

Being able to discern between the old and the new would prevent him from being deceived by artificially aged jade slips.

Seeing the number of restrictions on each jade slip indicates that he can see the value of the corresponding jade slip.

After all, regardless of the type of cultivator, they would set up more restrictions on relatively important jade slips to ensure the safety of the contents.

However, if it is an ordinary, unimportant jade slip, then setting three or six restrictions will be enough.

It is worth mentioning that restrictions are a variant of formations, a type of sealing method that cultivators use to exert their spiritual power.

It is comparable to the spirit-sealing technique he learned, except that the spirit-sealing technique is a complete magical restriction that will naturally disappear over time.

The restrictions, on the other hand, are set up using the jade slip itself and can be preserved for a long time.

Of course, its power is also relatively weak.

Ordinary cultivators can easily break through it.

Of course, if one does not know how to break the seal, it is possible to damage the jade slip, thereby destroying or erasing its contents.

Therefore, if one can master a skillful technique for breaking restrictions, one is highly sought after among cultivators.

Closer to home.

At this moment, Chen Yushu used the Divine Vision Technique.

It was quickly determined that among these hundreds of jade slips, nearly a hundred showed obvious signs of being artificially aged.

Although there are some differences in their age, some are only five years old, while others are ten or even twenty years old.

But there is no doubt about it.

These jade slips are certainly not of high value.

So Chen Yushu turned his attention to the remaining pile of more than two hundred old jade slips.

"As expected, we're betting on jade slips."

It all comes down to that one word: gambling.

If you're lucky, you might obtain valuable items from the jade slip, including a powerful inheritance.

If you're unlucky, just consider it a waste.

This batch of nearly thirty jade slips was all sealed using the most basic three-restriction system.

This does not mean that the fewer the number of restrictions, the more ordinary the content recorded inside.

However, if the cultivator who created the jade slip didn't put in the effort to set up more advanced restrictions for it, then the contents recorded within the jade slip would naturally be extremely difficult for the recipient to take seriously.

Chen Yushu thought to himself.

He quickly looked at the next pile of jade slips.

"This time, there are two restrictions with a considerable number of them."

One has fifteen, and the other has eighteen.

Clearly, these two jade slips are more valuable than ordinary jade slips.

Suddenly, Chen Yushu's eyes lit up. He noticed that among the pile of jade slips, two jade slips clearly had more restrictions on them, and he was overjoyed.

Then, without showing any emotion, he glanced at the stall owner and said, "Oh, right, I forgot to ask earlier, how much does this jade slip betting cost in total?"

Thirty taels of silver!

Alternatively, if you are willing to trade with spirit stones, then one low-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for five.

A low-grade spirit stone is generally worth about one hundred taels of silver. Of course, the exchange rate is even higher on the black market, where a low-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for one hundred and twenty or even one hundred and thirty taels of silver.

After all, spirit stones are scarce, and each one used is one less available.

According to the stall owner, the purchasing power of this single low-grade spirit stone is equivalent to 150 taels of silver. Of course, the cost is ultimately borne by the customer.

This also shows how huge the profits from gambling on jade slips were.

"it is good.

"Then I'll pick a few first."

Chen Yushu nodded.

First, we picked out the two with the most restrictions.

I was just about to look away.

His gaze suddenly shifted.

He discovered a jade slip.

This jade slip looks similar to other jade slips, but when viewed with the Divine Observation Technique, it appears very new. In fact, its surface is noticeably smoother and more rounded than other jade slips. In essence, it is also a new jade slip that has been 'aged'.

If that were all, Chen Yushu would naturally not care and would simply skip over it without making a selection.

However, when he scanned the area with his divine vision technique, he discovered that there were an extremely large number of restrictions on it.

Seventy-two restrictions?

What kind of jade slip would require so many restrictions to be inscribed on it?
It should be noted that even ordinary cultivators cannot continuously suppress seventy-two restrictions. In terms of cultivator strength, one must be at least at the Dao Entry Realm to be able to inscribe more than seventy-two restrictions.

Moreover, even if a cultivator could do this, very few would bother to inscribe so many restrictions on an ordinary jade slip.

"Therefore, this jade slip most likely contains a record of a powerful inheritance."

Even if it's just a discarded jade slip, the sheer number of seventy-two restrictions makes it worth buying.

Thinking of this, Chen Yushu picked up the jade slip again.

"Fifteen restrictions, eighteen restrictions, twenty-four restrictions..."

Next, Chen Yushu began to examine these jade slips one by one, and soon found several with more than ten restrictions.

As for those within ten, although there were many, Chen Yushu did not select any of them.

In the end, a total of twenty jade slips were selected.

"A total of six hundred taels of silver, or four low-grade spirit stones."

The stall owner glanced at the jade slips that Chen Yushu had selected and quickly spoke up.

"it is good!"

Nodding, Chen Yushu took out six hundred taels of silver from his storage bag and left.

The stall owner was not disappointed by this.

Silver also circulates among cultivators. After all, although cultivators who walk the underworld are considered practitioners, they are not detached from society.

Therefore, silver is undoubtedly a hard currency.

Even if converted into spirit stones, six hundred taels of silver would be enough for him to exchange for five low-grade spirit stones.

After the transaction was completed, Chen Yushu refused the stall owner's offer to introduce a cultivator who had mastered the method of breaking the restriction, and turned to leave.

Of course, Chen Yushu didn't go far, because he soon stopped at a stall selling spiritual materials and precious medicines.

of course.

Chen Yushu's elixirs, such as the Vitality Pill, Bone Strengthening Pill, and Spirit Gathering Pill, were all made with medicinal materials supplied by the Liu family's pharmacy.

But besides these elixirs, he also had many other pill formulas, and some of the spiritual materials required for these formulas were not available from the Liu family's pharmacy.

And since they are all relatively precious, he needs to enter such cultivator exchange meetings to search for them.

After making his selection, Chen Yushu showed a hint of satisfaction.

Although most of the materials on the stall were relatively ordinary, he managed to collect two or three relatively precious and rare materials.

"So it was a worthwhile trip after all."

Chen Yushu put all the materials into his storage bag, and then entered the room with the wine gourd and the god-favored one.

The room was quite spacious, and a small auction was being held there.

The process is actually quite simple: a cultivator steps forward, takes out his treasure, introduces it, and then announces a starting price, allowing people to bid freely.

The items photographed were incredibly diverse: magical artifacts, spells, cultivation techniques, ghost artifacts, spiritual materials, elixir recipes, and talisman-making methods...

Just a pity.

Most of them are for low-level cultivators and are suitable for cultivators below the three incense sticks burning level.

For cultivators like Chen Yushu who have reached the Dao Realm or higher, it has little effect.

He only showed a slight interest when a cultivator stepped forward and took out an oval-shaped elixir.

"The Pill for Entering Meditation"

As the name suggests, this is a spiritual pill that can enhance a cultivator's meditative state.

If you are in a state of shallow meditation, you can use this elixir to break through to enter a state of lesser meditation, or even greater meditation.

Over time, with so many insights into the levels of minor and even major meditation, it will be easy for you to elevate your meditative state to the levels of minor or even major meditation.

If you are already at a high level of attainment.

With this elixir, there is also a certain chance that you will enter a state of constant tranquility... In short, the efficacy of this elixir is beyond doubt.

Now, ten low-grade spirit stones.

"Please place your bid if you want it!"

The man made the final decision, and then a look of anticipation appeared on his face.

But the scene was completely silent.

One elixir costs ten low-grade spirit stones. Although its effects are extraordinary, no one is a fool. Let alone the time it takes for the elixir to take effect.

The key point is that this elixir clearly needs to be taken multiple times before it can truly take effect.

It's just a meditation pill; it's completely meaningless.

Besides, the one in his hand was clearly an 'Ancient Pill,' probably something the other party obtained while venturing into some ruins.

As the name suggests, the spiritual energy within an ancient pill is highly likely to be consumed over time.

It will also contain countless erysipelas.

If taken, it may not only fail to have any effect, but may even cause erysipelas, destroying the meridians.

Therefore, most people are wary of Gu Dan.

There's no other reason than that too many people have fallen victim to this, and many cultivators even have people around them who 'recklessly take ancient pills regardless of their own lives'.

Of course, this would raise suspicion.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

After more than ten breaths, no one made a bid. According to the rules, this meant that no one was interested in his item, and those who knew better would naturally leave.

But he seemed somewhat unwilling. After thinking for a moment, he slapped his storage bag and said, "What if we add the formula for the Meditation Pill?"

"A formula for a meditation pill?"

Immediately, everyone's eyes lit up.

They weren't very interested in simple elixirs, especially ancient ones.

But if it's a prescription, it's different.

If the efficacy claimed by the other party is accurate, then it can play a huge role for any force.

It is extremely beneficial to the growth and development of disciples.

"Fifteen low-grade spirit stones!"

Soon, someone made a bid.

"Twenty low-grade spirit stones."

"I'll put up twenty-eight!"

Thirty low-grade spirit stones!

……

A series of bids followed. (End of Chapter)