Chaos Dao Sheng Jue

Chapter 1484 A Clever Escape and a Close Chase

After counting the three superior-grade divine veins, the steward's face beamed with satisfaction, and he then asked with a grin:

"Fellow Daoist, the Divine Vein has been confirmed. Do you have any other needs? Our Wanbao Pavilion has everything you could want. Whether it's magic weapons, pills, or cultivation materials, you can find it here."

He didn't really think that Lu Chen would have any extra divine veins to buy other items. After all, he had just barely managed to pay for the three high-grade divine veins by scraping together what he could.

Lu Chen hadn't expected this either. Logically, after looting the Holy Sound Pavilion and obtaining the divine veins during the Jiyuan Mountain trial, he should have at least five high-grade divine veins after deducting his own expenses.

However, when Lu Chen paid the divine crystals, he discovered that he only had two high-grade divine veins left, the rest of which had been consumed by the mysterious woman's cultivation.

Lu Chen's heart was bleeding. He really wished he could enter the Golden Pearl World immediately and kill that woman. He had no choice but to scrape together the divine crystals needed to buy the Floating Light Raincoat.

When questioned by the manager, Lu Chen replied bluntly:

"To be honest, I need a quiet room to refine the Floating Light Feather Robe. This process cannot be disturbed in any way, so I hope you can provide me with such a place." As he spoke, Lu Chen handed the other party a storage bag.

The middle-aged manager was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Lu Chen to have any additional requests. But he quickly regained his composure, took the storage bag Lu Chen handed him, and secretly wondered what might be inside.

When his divine sense probed into it and discovered there were actually 30,000 low-grade divine crystals, he immediately revealed a delighted smile. "Fellow Daoist is truly generous! Such a small matter is naturally no problem."

"Fellow Daoist, please follow me. On this seventh floor, there is a quiet room specially prepared for VIPs. It is absolutely safe and peaceful, perfectly suited to your current needs."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and gestured for the other party to lead the way.

Then, led by the middle-aged steward, the two walked up the winding staircase, where everything seemed unusually solemn and mysterious.

Each floor of the Wanbao Tower has a different layout and function, and the higher you go, the rarer and more precious the treasures become. Upon reaching the seventh floor, the atmosphere becomes even more tranquil, and the arrays on the walls emit a soft light, making the entire space both bright and warm.

Before long, in a corner of the seventh floor, the middle-aged manager pushed open a beautifully carved wooden door, revealing an elegantly decorated room.

The room contained a soft bed, several small cabinets for storing items, and even a small coffee table and a few chairs in the corner.

"This is one of our VIP rooms," the steward explained. "You can refine your magical artifacts here with peace of mind."

Lu Chen nodded his thanks and went into the room to check the surroundings. After confirming there were no safety hazards, he turned to the steward and asked, "Do we only have one hour?"

“Yes, fellow Daoist,” the steward explained, “Wanbaolou has its own rules, and even distinguished guests like yourself are no exception. However, I believe this amount of time is sufficient for you to complete the refining process, isn’t it?”

Lu Chen nodded. "I understand."

He then closed the door and began setting up the formation.

He stood in the center of the room, his hands quickly forming a hand seal, and the surrounding air seemed to ripple, forming an invisible barrier.

As the last gesture was made, the entire room was enveloped in a faint light. This was a defense and isolation formation specially made by Lu Chen, which could prevent external interference and ensure that he would not be disturbed during the refining process.

Next, Lu Chen took out the Floating Light Feather Robe from his storage ring. This feather robe looked as light as the wind, with a faint luster on its surface, as if it contained endless power.

Lu Chen took a deep breath, sat cross-legged, laid the feather robe flat on his knees, closed his eyes, and began the refining process.

As divine essence was injected, the Floating Light Feather Robe gradually became transparent, and finally transformed into a stream of light that entered Lu Chen's body.

In an instant, Lu Chen felt a warm and powerful force envelop his entire body, as if a thin veil was covering his skin.

This feeling was extremely wonderful; it was neither heavy nor restrictive. On the contrary, it made him feel that his connection with heaven and earth had become even closer.

About half an hour later, the Floating Light Feather Robe had completely merged into Lu Chen's body. When he opened his eyes, a glint of light flashed in them:

"It's really impressive that it can withstand the full force of a Transcendent Realm expert. These three high-grade divine veins were definitely worth the money."

Just as Lu Chen was immersed in joy, a soft knock came at the door. "Fellow Daoist, it's almost time. Are you ready?" It was the steward's voice, reminding Lu Chen of the time limit.

"That old man really timed his timing perfectly," Lu Chen grumbled inwardly, then replied:

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Lu Chen gathered his thoughts and stepped out of the room. Seeing the steward waiting at the door, he nodded politely, "Thank you for the arrangements. The environment here is very nice."

The middle-aged manager smiled and said, "It is my honor to serve you, fellow Daoist. May I ask what your plans are next? Will you continue to shop here, or do you have other arrangements?"

Without a second thought, Lu Chen replied, "I have other matters to attend to, goodbye."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Chen's figure flashed and he instantly disappeared from the spot.

Seeing this, the middle-aged manager shook his head helplessly. He wasn't stupid and naturally understood that Lu Chen's words implied dissatisfaction with him, but rules are rules. He then turned and left the seventh floor.

Unbeknownst to him, the moment he left, a strange force began to merge into the wooden structure of the Wanbao Building, then flowed down into the earth, and from there sped away from the depths of the ground towards the outside of the canyon…

Outside Wanbaolou, people come and go, and the place remains bustling with activity.

Lu Chen swaggered out of Wanbaolou, a barely perceptible smile of satisfaction on his face.

He didn't rush to leave, but leisurely continued to stroll along the street, as if he was full of curiosity about everything around him.

However, Lu Chen was unaware that behind his seemingly calm exterior, a pair of hidden eyes were closely watching his every move.

One of them was an old man hidden in the shadows; he was one of Gu Nanqiao's subordinates. His figure almost blended into his surroundings, with only his occasional flashes of light indicating his presence.

Although Lu Chen seemed oblivious, the old man was cautious and careful with every step, ensuring that he remained at a safe distance where he could closely monitor Lu Chen without being discovered.

Meanwhile, in another secluded location, a woman was also observing everything. Her figure was almost ethereal, nearly impossible to spot unless one specifically looked for her.

The woman frowned slightly, clearly puzzled by the situation. She then formed a hand seal, a faint light emanating from her fingers.

"Another avatar talisman, that kid's really cunning." Then, she vanished like a phantom, speeding away towards the edge of Phantom Canyon...