In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 346 Clues
"Destiny..."

Xie Lingxin didn't understand: "Does this thing really exist?"

Xiaolin shook his head: "I don't know either, but I do know that this 'fate' has a very specific and substantial quantitative manifestation."

"Ok?"

Xie Lingxin asked curiously, "How so?"

Xiao Lin asked, "Have you ever heard of the Thirty-Six Heavens?"

Xie Lingxin glanced at him with some surprise.

He even knows this?

"You don't need to be surprised,"

Kobayashi noticed his surprise and adjusted his glasses: "I've been trying every possible way to find out about those powerful and influential families all these years."

"I can't get in touch with the aristocratic families, but I have some connections with the major clans in the Far East, so I can find out some things about them."

"You're quite impressive."

Xie Lingxin knew this was by no means a simple matter.

Kobayashi said, "Given my background, if I want to climb the social ladder, I have to do everything I can and utilize all available resources."

Xie Lingxin nodded: "Let's continue talking about the Thirty-Six Heavens."

He had heard the name from many people; it seemed that everyone held this place in high esteem.

Even Empress Wu Zetian had to cooperate with the Federation because of this, proving that this place had an allure that even she could not resist or refuse.

Jin Su also told him that the only way to break free from the control of the powerful families was through this place.

But in reality, he didn't understand at all.

I have no idea what kind of magic this place possesses.

Unexpectedly, we might hear more from Kobayashi, an inconspicuous black market merchant.

Xiao Lin said, "It's actually very simple. In the Thirty-Six Heavens, the most direct manifestation of one's destiny is 'Earth'."

"land?"

Xiao Lin said, "From what I've gathered, the 'land' of the Thirty-Sixth Heaven is extremely precious, the most valuable resource that everyone is vying for."

"But the 'land' inside is quite different from the concept of the real world. It has many legendary laws, one of which is related to destiny."

"Only those with the corresponding destiny can truly occupy this land,"

"Otherwise, even if you forcibly seize it, you cannot truly possess it, because it is not yours to begin with. Forcibly seizing it will result in some terrible backlash that you cannot resist."

There is a saying that these lands carry fortune, and the more extensive the land, the stronger the fortune.

"Simply put, your destiny determines the amount of good fortune you can receive; that is, your luck."

"If you don't have enough life force, too much luck will not bring you fortune, but rather misfortune."

"The higher one's destiny, the more land one can occupy, and the greater one's fortune."

"That's all I know. My connections are limited. If you want to know more, you'll probably have to ask your friends from prominent families."

"Of course, if they're willing to tell you."

Xie Lingxin listened to this information, even though the existence of legends often made this world feel unfamiliar to him.

But this kind of thing is still a bit outrageous.

How could such a thing happen?

Destiny, land, fortune...

However, upon closer examination, these things seem quite reasonable when connected together.

Moreover, there are many clues in ancient times, and even in legends and myths, that coincide with this statement.

The dynasty's fortune and the state's sacred artifacts are both closely related to the territory.

Legendary immortals also seem to have their own blessed lands.

Or it could be described as a "dojo" or "training ground".

Even the very top ones...

The Three Pure Ones are the Great Luo Heaven Jade Pure One, the Supreme Pure One, and the Upper Pure One.

The Divine Thunder City where Lei Zu resides.

There are also the Buddha-lands and the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Could the Thirty-Six Heavens be related to these things?
Upon further reflection, consider Liu Ruozhuo's Laoshan Grotto Heaven, and Wudang's Seven Star Grotto Heaven...

Liu Ruozhuo once said that Laoshan Grotto was created by him, Jingru Laozu, and Changchunzi in order to avoid calamity.

In order to create the celestial realm, they also manifested various deities in the human world and obtained imperial edicts and golden decrees from human emperors.

Why again?
Xie Lingxin felt she had to figure it out.

Either ask Liu Ruo for help, or go to the Seven Star Cave...

If you keep pestering me, you'll eventually get some information out of me, right?

"But what does this have to do with Xiao Longtu's purpose?"

Xie Lingxin did not forget the original topic.

Kobayashi said, "This brings us to the 'blood business'."

"I don't know about the Poison Dragon Gang members involved in this deal, but I, like you, am actually trying to find out the purpose behind the acquisition of so much human blood."

"Through the channels I've built up over the years, I've procured a large amount of human blood and secretly traced its whereabouts,"

“Such a large amount of blood couldn’t possibly go unnoticed. I did indeed trace the final destination of this blood, and it’s related to those scions of aristocratic families,”

"The group of scions of powerful families who died in the East China Sea were actually the ones who manipulated things behind the scenes... one of them. As for Xiao Longtu, I can't be completely sure, but he's probably one of them too."

Xiao Lin glanced at Xie Lingxin.

Xie Lingxin felt that the gaze was saying that he knew those people had died at his hands.

"So you already knew that the three days you asked me for were to investigate whether Xiao Longtu was involved in this matter?"

Xiao Lin nodded: "Not long ago, the western district of Leizhou was locked down. I don't have specific information, but you should know that, right?"

Xie Lingxin remained noncommittal: "Is it also related to the West District?"

Xiao Lin shook his head: "I don't know, but one batch of blood was transported to the West District, and the amount was not small."

Xicheng District, isn't it because of Bai Shenji?

Xie Lingxin's mind raced.

Could it be that even Bai Shenji was merely a convenient scapegoat? Was the real reason the West District ended up like that, because the mastermind behind it all used the blood of these people?
But what's the purpose?
“There’s another piece of news,”

Kobayashi said, "I learned about this from Donghai City. There's been a rumor circulating recently about the Three Islands and Seventy-Two Water Cities."

"The destruction of the Life Preservation Sect and the Three Saints Sect was because they knew a great secret, a secret related to some kind of divine power."

"There's no such thing as a coincidence in the world,"

Kobayashi said, "Although they are all interconnected and seemingly unrelated, there are actually clues to be found by tracing back from the result."

"Why are so many scions of powerful families flocking to such a small place as Leizhou?"

"So much has happened here since they arrived,"

"I don't know what Xiao Longtu's intention is in paying such a high price to buy your shares,"

"But I think, unless he's willing to spend a fortune to win you over,"

"Otherwise, it must be related to this matter,"

"The only things that can move powerful families to such an extent, even to the point of mobilizing a large force, that I can think of are divine power and destiny,"

"Besides, even the combined strength of the several domains in the new district doesn't qualify."

Xie Lingxin looked at him strangely: "You really are... a waste of your talents to be a black market merchant."

A person from a humble background with mediocre cultivation.

It's unbelievable that they have such abilities.

He even knows about the elite families that are beyond his reach, and he can deduce so much based on some unsubstantiated information.

Although he said it was a guess, Xie Lingxin felt that it was most likely the truth.

The Bai family was destroyed too quickly and decisively.

He has always had doubts about this matter.

But if we connect them in this way, it makes perfect sense.

The Three Saints Sect and the Life-Preserving Sect are both forces controlled by Bai Shenji.

Kobayashi adjusted his glasses and said seriously, "So, I passed the test? Can I be your dog now?"

"..."

Xie Lingxin was speechless: "Can you stop talking about dogs all the time? And with such a serious expression, anyone who didn't know better would think you were doing something to bring glory to your ancestors."

Kobayashi said, "If I win the bet, it will bring honor to my ancestors. What's wrong with that?"

You get what you put in.

This is the creed he believes in.

He only has a sliver of hope of getting what he wants by giving himself completely and without reservation.

So he wasn't joking.

He's serious about being a dog.

"Ouch——!"

A deep roar suddenly rang out.

Wangcai appeared out of nowhere, its forelimbs lowered, howling at Xiaolin.

My master only has one dog! How dare you try to steal my place as the City God!

Xiao Lin looked at Wangcai, seemingly understanding its meaning, and showed no surprise at the dog's extraordinary abilities.

Pushing up his gleaming glasses, he said, "Even though you are a god, your help to him is not as great as mine."

"Ow!"

Oh ho~ You want to challenge me, huh?

Go out and practice, this City God will definitely teach you a lesson!

"Ouch~~"

Master, give me some face!

"call……"

Xie Lingxin grabbed it by the neck, tossed it aside, and let out a long sigh: "Alright, from now on you'll follow me."

"Don't worry about anything else, just help me make money. I'll tell you about my situation in a bit, and you need to think of a way to make money. I'm really short of cash!"

"Okay, making money is something I'm very good at."

Kobayashi remained expressionless as he spoke.

"..."

People can be a bit strange, as long as they're useful.

He had originally planned to go to Songjian later today to ask him about alchemy, but Yuzao was a bit behind, so he wanted to see if Songjian had any good suggestions.

Perfect, let's ask him if he knows anything about the "Land" and "Fortune" of the Thirty-Six Heavens.

……

at the same time.

After leaving Xie Lingxin's house, Xiao Longtu sat in the car with another figure sitting next to him.

Why are you being so polite to that Xie fellow?

Xiao Longtu laughed and said, "What? You still don't understand?"

"Xiao Yan, you're truly hopeless,"

"You and he were just having a petty squabble. If you weren't so greedy, how could you have ended up in this state?"

"Advancing one's destiny, expanding the territory of the Xiao clan, and ensuring the continuation of our fortune are the top priorities."

"As long as the Xiao family's territory exists, the Xiao family will grow stronger and stronger."

"It's laughable that those people in the federal government are delusional. Do they think they can deal with the powerful families just by opening up the Thirty-Six Heavens?"

"Hehe, if it weren't for our aristocratic family going along with the tide, how could they have succeeded?"

"So, in life and in business, you don't always have to be tough. Sometimes being gentler is more effective."

“I once came across a saying from an ancient scripture that is very well said: Water benefits all things without striving, and yet none of things can contend with it.”

"This is truly the ultimate truth of the world. It's a pity that it's only a fragment. If we could have obtained the whole thing, we might have gained great benefits from it."

“You really should read more books, especially ancient classics. This is the foundation of a noble family. It was true in ancient times, and it is true today.”

(End of this chapter)