The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 1424 - 1425: Yuan City

Capítulo 1424: Chapter 1425: Yuan City

The shop owner wasn’t the only one stunned; Lin Qian was equally taken aback as he looked at the shopkeeper in front of him: “What, don’t you accept Soul Crystals here?”

“This is a Soul Crystal?” The shopkeeper looked at the Soul Crystal in Lin Qian’s palm, hesitated for a moment before taking it from Lin Qian’s hand.

After examining it closely, he gasped: “Such pure Soul Crystal, this…”

At this moment, Lin Qian clearly saw the shopkeeper’s hand trembling as he held the Soul Crystal.

After a while, the shop owner awkwardly and respectfully looked at Lin Qian: “Dear customer, I deeply apologize for my earlier oversight, I couldn’t discern its quality.”

“I just didn’t expect that a Soul Crystal could be so flawless, cut so beautifully. Initially, I thought it was some Soul Ore Gemstone and assumed the customer was teasing me.”

Lin Qian was taken aback upon hearing the shopkeeper’s words.

On the side, the Lin Ancestor was quite curious and asked: “In that case, shopkeeper, what does your usual Soul Crystal look like?”

“Naturally, not a local, I see.” Upon saying this, a smile appeared on the shopkeeper’s face, as a common Soul Crystal appeared in his palm as well. “Look, this is a usual Soul Crystal here.”

At this point, Lin Qian and the others all looked at the Soul Crystal in the shopkeeper’s palm.

“Shopkeeper, may I have a look?” At this moment, Zhuge Ming inquired curiously, looking at the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper nodded, and generously handed over the Soul Crystal: “This isn’t valuable, just a First Grade Soul Crystal, it’s simply difficult to meet the eye compared to the guest’s.”

At this point, Zhuge Ming finally held the Soul Crystal in his hand and began to study it closely.

Lin Qian stood by, watching the Soul Crystal, seemingly having an epiphany.

The Soul Crystal the shopkeeper gave Zhuge Ming was merely the size of a child’s fist, resembling a lump of dirty stone, clouded with impurities; the Soul Energy contained within it had many contaminants.

If one were to cultivate using this Soul Crystal, it would require removing the impurities, wasting considerable effort.

In contrast, the Soul Crystal Lin Qian had presented was crystal clear and flawless, resembling a Soul Ore gem’s beauty, with purely unblemished Soul Energy, ready for direct absorption and refinement, naturally beyond comparison.

Upon seeing the Soul Crystal in Zhuge Ming’s hand, Lin Qian understood why the shopkeeper initially misjudged it.

Later, when Lin Qian and the others left the shop, they were carrying several jade bottles filled with Pills designed to consolidate foundations and enhance vitality.

That Saint Soul Crystal, according to the rules within this Ancient City, was equivalent to a Ninth Grade Soul Crystal, the best type of Soul Crystal.

Thus, purchasing a heap of pills was no issue.

In Sun Wukong’s hand, he held a handful of pills, tossing them into his mouth like peanuts, crunching happily.

Lin Qian also placed a pill in his mouth, sensing it dissolve and transform into pure medicinal power, his face revealed an astonished expression.

Clearly, he hadn’t expected the pill to truly be effective.

“Prime Minister?” At this moment, Lin Qian also looked towards Zhuge Ming.

Zhuge Ming nodded towards Lin Qian, cupping his hands in respect: “Your Majesty, it’s indeed effective.”

Subsequently, Lin Qian looked once more towards his grandfather: “How about you, does it work similarly?”

The Lin Ancestor felt a little and then looked at his grandson, nodded and said: “Indeed, this pill is useful, upon consumption one can feel the medicinal power dissolve.”

Following this, everyone confirmed that the pill was indeed effective.

“Speaking of which, these pills taste quite good, better than anything you two have crafted.” Sun Wukong tossed another into his mouth, glancing at Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Sect Master.

The two glared at Sun Wukong indignantly: “Since you find it unappetizing, don’t sneak into our alchemy room and pilfer things.”

“Steal?” Sun Wukong giggled, wrapping his arms around the shoulders of the two, “My old Sun takes what’s rightfully his, how could it be considered stealing?”

Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Sect Master shook off Sun Wukong’s hand from their shoulders in irritation.

Later, Lin Qian and the others were walking along the streets of the Ancient City, observing all around.

By dusk, they rented a residence in the Ancient City, stayed overnight, and the next day resumed exploring through the city.

Everyone’s cultivation was formidable, stepping across distances quickly, soon they grasped the whole layout of the Ancient City clearly.

However, they couldn’t fathom one issue – whether this was truly an Illusion Array.

Consuming pills and perusing ancient texts both seemed utterly real, showing no signs of an Illusion Array.

If it truly were an Illusion Array, the pills wouldn’t be effective, nor would the texts reveal their contents, moreover, the contents were indeed authentic.

At least through these texts, Zhuge Ming had learned a lot about the Ancient and Ancient Times.

“Let’s temporarily leave this city, explore other places, and see if there are other cities.” Then, Lin Qian made this decision and told everyone.

Zhuge Ming also nodded, looking at Lin Qian: “I have acquired many texts, I’ll go back and study them.”

Then, Lin Qian led Zhuge Ming and the others towards the outskirts of the Ancient City.

However, as they exited the Ancient City, passing through the other side of the city gate, Lin Qian’s expression changed slightly, and he turned suddenly.

“Why is there no cold sensation as we exit?” Lin Qian wondered in confusion.

But then, Xu Meng suddenly said to Lin Qian; “Your Majesty, weren’t there soldiers stationed by the Ancient City’s gates?”

“What?” Lin Qian was puzzled by Xu Meng’s words, turning back to look outside the city gate, his expression drastically changed.

Originally, when they entered the Ancient City gates, the passage was empty, outside lay a barren scene, inside was bustling with life.

But now, in the passage by the gate, people were coming and going, not to mention guards stationed outside the city gate.

Lin Qian knew something was amiss, quickly stepping out of the gate.

At this moment, outside the Ancient City was an entirely different scene, the distant spatial passage had vanished, and a large forest nearby exuded astonishingly dense Spiritual Energy.

Also, outside the city was a vast open land, even with roads clearly paved by humans.

Lin Qian then turned back toward the Ancient City.

However, in his eyes, the city was no longer ancient, but a new urban settlement; the city walls no longer carried an aura of antiquity.

The once blurry sign above the gates now flashed three large characters.

Yuan City!