Beyond the bronze doors lay a treasure vault, where every detail exuded the quiet essence of time—elegant bookshelves and antique stands, a carpet embroidered with the image of the phoenix. A series of bronze sculptures of palace maids stood upright, each bowing slightly, hands supporting crystal and glass lanterns. The candlelight was soft and warm, casting a gentle, bright glow. At the far end of the carpet, directly facing the hall entrance, stood an altar adorned with an ancient painting. In the painting, a graceful and refined deity cradled a baby, with a three-legged bronze incense burner standing beside her. On the altar’s table, two crystal and glass lamps and a black wooden box were arranged. On either side of the altar were alcoves, each housing a series of square boxes bordered in gold. Along the sides of the carpet, rows of antique stands and bookshelves stretched, filled with a rich array of antiquities and books. Closest to the entrance, where the gathering guests stood, neatly arranged were several tall wooden boxes, each half the height of a person. The murmurs of someone at the doorway, gazing and swallowing, finally ceased. Xiahou Aotian trembled, saying, "All of you, stay still—first, let me taste it... Don't rush, absolutely don't rush. Everyone must remain orderly—don't start fighting among yourselves..." "You're trying to seize it, aren't you?" Zhang Yuanqing murmured. "I also want to..." Zhao Chenghuang murmured. "Yes, yes!" Sun Miaomiao's eyes were fixed. Tianxia Guihuo's hands kept trembling. Zhang Yuanqing took a deep breath, glanced at his teammates, and noticed the greed shining in their eyes. My expression must not be much better than theirs. I truly regret inviting them. I'm the one who proposed the key and discovered the hidden quest—why should they get a share? Stay calm, stay calm. Don't let the treasure cloud your judgment... Zhang Yuanqing took another deep breath, pulled out the Ghost Mirror, and held it in his palm. Instantly, the waves of ill will and greed receded, his thoughts cleared and his mind became serene. "Ladies and gentlemen, to ensure we don't start fighting among ourselves, please hold it." Zhang Yuanqing handed the Ghost Mirror to Sun Miaomiao beside him. Sun Miaomiao took the ghost mirror, and the excitement and eagerness in her eyes quickly faded away. "Phew~" she exhaled in relief. One after another, Xiahou Aotian, Tianxia Guihuo, and Zhao Chenguang grasped the ghost mirror, securing the sage's time and firmly establishing their positions of strength. The group first opened the large wooden chest at the entrance, which contained ordinary goods—fabrics, bronze coins, jade objects, gold ingots, silver bars—and filled thirty chests in total. "We're in good shape now! Selling off these items, we won't even have to worry about our 1.2 billion debt—120 billion would be nothing," Xiahou Aotian said. Clearly, this man was always thinking about his debts—he clearly loved money. That thought went through Sun Miaomiao and the others. While they appreciated these items, they didn't find them overwhelming, and they moved directly toward the antique display shelves. Xiahou Aotian opened a jade box at random, and immediately let out a sharp cry: "Oh my goodness! What on earth have I found? Heavenly help! Is it crimson fire crystal sand? The master-grade material, crimson Zhang Yuanqing was startled, thinking he had almost witnessed a celestial vacancy descending. Peering closer, he saw the jade box filled with dense, crimson gravel, radiating intense heat and distorting the surrounding air. Tian Xia Guihuo's eyes sparkled with excitement, his face alight: "Crimson Fire Crystal Sand is a master-tier material for Fire Specialists—usable as fuel, for forging weapons or elixirs. Even in its most basic use, when scattered against enemies, it can reduce even a Saint to ash." Seeing his enthusiasm, Zhang Yuanqing silently passed the ghost mirror to him. Tian Xia Guihuo: "...". "This is a flammable and explosive item," said Xia Hou Aotian, carefully closing the jade lid and placing it back in position. Suddenly, Sun Miao Miao screamed, "Red Jade! Jade imbued with the power of the Sun!" Following the sound, everyone turned to see her holding aloft a crimson jade pendant carved with dragons and phoenixes. At first glance, the pendant seemed unremarkable, but upon prolonged gaze, one's eyes would feel a burning sensation, as though scalded by intense sunlight. Tian Xia Guihuo quietly passed the ghost mirror to Sun Miao Sun Miaomiao: "..." Encompassing eight lawful professions and three evil ones, there is the *Red Flame Severshot*, which drives the realm of fire to lose its composure, the *Art of Craftsmanship* and the *Cloud Sea Formulas of Herbs*, which stir the heart of Xia Hou Aotian, and the *Eight Star Techniques*, which the three Star Officials covet. "These spells are techniques pioneered by ancient cultivators, the very foundation that enables them to surpass the spiritual realm wanderers," said Zhang Yuanqing. Under the influence of the Ghost Mirror, they did not become enchanted by the spells, but instead, with hearts aglow, walked toward the altar and the side alcoves. Clearly, whatever was enshrined there in boxes and chests was no ordinary item. Zhang Yuanqing strode confidently toward the altar, picked up the wooden chest placed on the incense table, and opened it in front of all present. Inside, spread with yellow silk, lay a round jade disc, palm-sized, intricately carved with two lifelike dragons, their heads locked in a fierce struggle for the central red gemstone. Zhang Yuanqing produced the round jade, held it in his palm, and after a few seconds, the item information appeared: 【Name: Double-Drake Jade】 【Type: Jade artifact】 【Function: ???】 【Description: The jade pendant was crafted by imperial artisans using jade from the first mountain, collected by Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It is said that the divine blood within jade artifacts originated from the heartblood of the goddess Nüwa from ancient times.】 【Note: Since ancient times, no one has deciphered its secret—Emperor Qin Shi Huang is the closest to uncovering the truth.] Indeed, the divine blood from the goddess Nüwa—Nüwa herself, confirmed here. Zhang Yuanqing felt an indescribable surge of excitement. Fu Qingyang’s conjectures had been verified. Emperor Qin Shi Huang, through the divine blood, had uncovered the secret and learned that the high heaven realm housed treasures left behind by Nüwa, thus dispatching Xu Fu to sea under the pretense of seeking an elixir of immortality. Xu Fu fulfilled the emperor’s expectations by reaching the high heaven realm, but he intended to claim the treasures for himself. He The exact process and details are unknown, and now it can no longer be verified—definitely, the outcome was a failure. In the end, Emperor Qin constructed this underground palace, using the Heavenly Plain Jade Disk as the key and setting a prohibition. Indeed, from this result, it seems likely that Xu Fu did not fail entirely; he probably successfully convinced Emperor Qin, though the subsequent course of events unfolded with the fall of the Qin dynasty and the rivalry between Chu and Han. Xu Fu passed away in regret at the Heavenly Plain. Perhaps Xu Fu himself never anticipated the swift collapse of the Qin empire. "I'm taking this item," Zhang Yuanqing even didn't allow his teammates to examine the item's properties, directly placing it into his inventory, then glanced around at the group and said, "I have three priority selections." Tianxia Gui only opened his mouth slightly, but ultimately said nothing. Sun Miao Miao and Zhao Chenghuang remained silent. Xia Hou Ao Tian was the most resistant: "You actually let me see the attributes?" To him, Zhang Yuanqing had no hesitation in simply refusing: "No, I won't." He immediately turned his gaze to the painting hanging on the wall, studying it carefully, his pupils contracting as a profound sense of awe surged within him. The goddess depicted was someone he didn't recognize—perhaps she was the very Weihuang they spoke of. Yet what truly stirred his heart was the infant and the three-legged bronze furnace. The infant bore a striking resemblance to the holy child of the Xie family, almost indistinguishable, while the three-legged bronze furnace was one he had seen before—specifically, the Hundred-Refined Melting Furnace from the third month. He recalled that the furnace's attributes mentioned it was an ancient, inherited crafting furnace, a specialized alchemical vessel used by great beings, from which countless well-known items had originated. With the furnace's description in mind, Zhang Yuanqing formed a clear hypothesis: the Hundred-Refined Melting Furnace and the holy child were among the ancient artifacts belonging to this Weihuang. He then shifted his gaze to Xia Hou Aotian, deliberately asking, "Who is depicted in the painting?" Xiahou Aotian instinctively analyzed: "The Qin dynasty worshipped the Heavenly Deity and ancestors, using divine authority to consolidate the state and using ancestors as symbols of lineage. The woman depicted in the painting must have been a deity." "Did they already have a Heavenly Deity back then?" Sun Miao Miao asked. Xiahou Aotian chuckled, "You clearly lack cultural grounding. The Heavenly Deity I'm referring to is Hao Tian—what we call the 'Old Sky God.' The term 'Heavenly Deity' used in the later teachings is a translation adopted from the Chinese context, and it doesn't quite match the concept of the Heavenly Deity in our ancient understanding. You might think of it as a name borrowed from another tradition." Pausing, he continued: "But I don't recall the Qin dynasty having a specific goddess in their worship. If I had to name one, it would probably be... Nüwa?" Tianxu Gui spoke up: "Perhaps it is Nüwa. Look at her cradling an infant. According to legend, humans were molded from clay by Nüwa. Don't you remember the history class on the Spirit Realm? The Director once “So you mean to say that the Wohuang is actually the Nüwa?” Sun Miao-miao furrowed her brows. Before Tianxia Guihuo could speak, Xiahou Aotian nodded: “Yes, barring any surprises, the Wohuang is indeed Nüwa—this bronze furnace is the proof. Moreover…” He turned to Tianxia Guihuo, “You’re so quick on your feet—quite unlike a fire master. Red Chicken is absolutely right; you truly are a source of shame for the fire masters.” Shut up, you! Zhang Yuanqing timely interrupted what might have become an internal dispute, asking, “How so?” Xiahou Aotian, never shy in showcasing his knowledge, stood with his hands behind his back: “In the concept of the spiritual realm practitioners, the pill furnace and the crafting furnace are symbols of scholars. In mythological traditions, however, Nüwa also holds a second identity—as a master craftsman. The most well-known example is her forging stones to mend the sky. Nüwa, the Wohuang, the spiritual realm practitioner—combined with the pill furnace and the infant depicted in the painting—we can reasonably infer that the Woh Zhang Yuanqing lifted the item and then said, "Take a look at the things on the altar." As the group moved away from the altar and approached the wall alcove, each of them selected a box and opened it. A bronze beast-head latch hung on each box. Zhang Yuanqing grasped the latch and, with a firm grip on his palm, easily twisted it off. Inside the box lay a pure black lotus-crown robe—essentially a cloak—embroidered with golden cloud patterns, elegant and refined. The fabric felt smooth and rich, ideal for wearing out in public to make a stylish impression. Zhang Yuanqing unfolded the cloak, and the item details appeared: 【Name: Imperial Swordmaster's Cloak】 【Type: Armor】 【Function: Enhancement】 【Description: This cloak was crafted by the First Swordmaster of the Qin Dynasty over a period of three years. However, when the cloak was completed, the swordmaster had already defected from Qin, leaving the emperor deeply disappointed. As a result, the cloak was sealed away in the treasury. Additionally, focus is an essential quality for a swordmaster.】 【Note: All skills related to Scouts, Swordmasters, Exclusive to scouts, a master-tier premium item… Zhang Yuanqing stared, speechless. A 40% boost to all skills—what a concept! This is equivalent to fighting one level above, and being unbeatable at the same level. With the base abilities amplified by another 40%, scouts equipped with this cloak now rival the peak of the professional ranks. And this enhancement remains effective even at the master stage. Truly, a premium among premiums. Unfortunately, it's exclusive to scouts—according to the notes, it holds no value for other professions. "Perfect for presenting to Fu Qingyang," Zhang Yuanqing thought. Even the Money Prince, having just ascended to the master rank, would hardly possess a master-tier premium item. Even if he did, this cloak would still be a hard-to-reject attraction, given its scout exclusivity. At that moment, he heard Zhao Chenguang say, "The Qing Di Belt, the Sacrificial Heaven Set—Ah, the original set is the Hou Tu Boots."