Chen Yun's expression suddenly changed, and he immediately became alert.

"This is the only magical power that I have mastered after hundreds of years of patient research since I obtained this jade talisman. With the secret technique transformed from this magical power - the mysterious ghost hand, any treasure that is as hard as steel and can be easily captured as long as it is yang when it encounters yang."

"Any medium- to low-grade magic weapon or ancient precious object that falls into the hands of the ghost will lose its spiritual power and surrender voluntarily. Even the top-level magic weapon will not be able to escape the catastrophe of falling in realm and greatly reducing its power."

As the fox fairy clan leader spoke, his spiritual consciousness moved slightly, and a giant black palm suddenly expanded several times like a violent storm. He gently waved it towards a nearby wooden table and took it into his pocket.

The black Yin Fire passed by silently, and before it touched the wooden table, it disappeared in an instant, as if it had never existed.

Seeing this scene, Chen Yun couldn't help but gasp.

This item seems to be quite similar to the mysterious magical power of the devil's avatar that can transform into a human form and attack the enemy.

However, the black hand originated from the jade talisman, so there was no need to worry about the clone being damaged.

The mysterious and unpredictable form of Yin Fire is obviously unique in its own way.

"This jade talisman must have other mysteries. Unfortunately, I don't have much time left, and I'm afraid I won't have the chance to explore its secrets. Fellow Daoist Chen is young and promising, and there are still unlimited possibilities. However, the power contained in the talisman has been exhausted, so Fellow Daoist Chen needs to use it with caution in the future."

After the fox fairy clan leader finished speaking, he flicked his finger and the black giant palm turned into a black light again, flying back to the table, revealing the original shape of the jade talisman.

Chen Yun smiled and showed great interest in the last jade talisman.

Even if this talisman is not as powerful as the fox fairy clan elder said, he can still understand the talisman method of ancient practitioners from it, which will undoubtedly be of great help to his future practice.

So, when Chen Yun saw that the fox fairy clan elder had finished introducing all the items, he waved his sleeves without hesitation, and the three items disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Instead, three jade-white, crystal-clear array plates appeared on the table.

"These three array plates are all magical instruments that I made myself. It is difficult for others to imitate them. If Huangfeng Valley really encounters a predicament that I can resolve after Fellow Daoist Chen's death, I will definitely do my best to help."

Chen Yun raised his head and stared at the Fox Fairy Clan leader, and spoke in a firm tone.

"Okay, with what Fellow Daoist Chen said, I am satisfied. I have done my best for what will happen after my death."

The Fox Fairy clan elder smiled slightly and responded frankly.

However, now that the business was done, Chen Yun had no intention of staying here for long.

So he stood up and said goodbye. The fox fairy clan leader did not try to keep him. He just exchanged a few polite words and watched Chen Yun walk down the stairs and leave leisurely.

Then the smile on his face disappeared, and he stared at the teapot on the table, falling into deep thought.

After leaving the teahouse, Chen Yun did not return home immediately, but looked up at the sky, looking for a secluded corner.

He took out the jade slip that the white-robed elder of Tianji Sect had given him, examined it carefully with his spiritual sense, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.

Chen Yun, a practitioner who is unrivaled in the world, walks alone on the shaded streets.

He looked indifferent, as if nothing in the world could move him.

He held an emerald green jade slip in his hand, playing with it gently, as if he was thinking about something.

Suddenly, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and the jade slip in his hand disappeared without a trace.

Then he identified the direction, took big steps and left the place.

After a long journey, Chen Yun finally arrived at the edge of Tiantian City, which was a relatively remote corner of a huge city.

He stopped in front of a seemingly ordinary grocery store. On the door of the store hung a black wooden sign with three large characters "Yuhexuan" engraved in a flamboyant style.

Chen Yun observed carefully and then slowly walked into the store.

The interior space of the store is not spacious, with only a small hall of about 60 to 70 meters in size. The goods sold are mainly common items such as talismans and raw materials.

On one side of the shop, there is a small side door leading to the back hall of the shop.

At the front of the store, a middle-aged man in a grey robe sat behind the counter, intently reading a booklet that resembled an account book.

Chen Yun's spiritual sense swept over him and he clearly understood that this person's cultivation was extremely low, having only reached the Qi Refining stage.

Moreover, the shopkeeper's appearance is extremely mediocre. If he blends into the crowd, it would be difficult for him to attract other people's attention.

The moment Chen Yun stepped into the store, the middle-aged shopkeeper immediately stood up with a smile on his face and greeted him warmly.

"Dear senior, what products do you want to buy? We have a wide variety of products in our store, and I believe we can definitely meet your needs."

The middle-aged shopkeeper skillfully spoke the polite words that every shop owner would say.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yun smiled slightly, flipped his palm lightly, and the emerald green jade slip appeared in his hand. He handed it to the middle-aged shopkeeper without hesitation.

The shopkeeper took the jade slip and his expression changed instantly. He quickly put the jade slip into his pocket and respectfully asked Chen Yun's name.

"List!"

Chen Yun replied calmly.

“It turns out that it is really Senior Chen who has come. Our ancestor had already anticipated your arrival, but he did not expect you to come so soon.

Senior Chen, please follow me."

The middle-aged shopkeeper said respectfully, then led Chen Yun through the side door on the side of the shop and into the back hall of the shop.

Chen Yun nodded silently, without saying anything more, and walked straight to the back hall.

He was a little surprised because the back hall was like a warehouse, with all kinds of boxes and cabinets placed around it, blocking the walls tightly.

The middle-aged monk walked up to a wooden cabinet and gently pressed a button in the corner of the cabinet. Then, the two cabinets next to it automatically opened, revealing a bare wall.

"In order to prevent the prohibitions from being discovered by guests who accidentally break in, the mechanisms we set up on the surface are all made using secular techniques."

The middle-aged shopkeeper explained while leading Chen Yun to move forward. After Chen Yun finished listening, his face remained normal and he did not show any surprise.

The middle-aged man raised his right foot and stepped lightly on a bluestone in front of the wall. The wall immediately made a dull "creaking" sound, and then slowly cracked, revealing a dark passage sloping downward.

"I can't go any further in this passage. It will be up to you, Senior, to go there in person next."

The middle-aged shopkeeper humbly stepped aside and said with a smile on his face.

Chen Yun frowned and lightly swept his spiritual sense across the interior of the passage. He discovered a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy in the passage. Although it was very weak, he still keenly noticed it.

However, when he tried to explore deeper, he was blocked by a barrier.

Relying on his profound attainments in formations, Chen Yun determined at a glance that this was just a simple spiritual perception obscuring barrier.

Although he could break through this restriction by force, doing so would inevitably alert the people inside.

Chen Yun fell into deep thought.

Although he firmly believed that the old man from Jimen would never be foolish enough to act under the strict protection of Tiantian City, he was unwilling to take the risk of entering an unknown secret room to deal with possible dangers.

Just as Chen Yun was hesitating about this, the two mysterious figures in the room seemed to have anticipated his doubts and quickly removed the obstacles that blocked Chen Yun's perception.

Surprised by this, Chen Yun realized that the other party did this just to win his trust and approval.

So, he used his mental power to scan the environment below without any delay, and then his expression changed, revealing a look of surprise.

"I didn't expect it to be him! This situation is really interesting!"

Chen Yun muttered a few words in a low voice, then without hesitation, stepped into the dark passage.

When Chen Yun's figure disappeared deep in the passage, the middle-aged shopkeeper carefully closed the entrance again, restored the box to its original state, and then returned to the front hall as if nothing had happened.

This passage is very long and goes dozens of feet underground. It was obviously designed to ensure concealment.

After walking for a while, Chen Yun saw a faint light flashing in front of him. That was the exit. He quickened his pace and walked into a square stone room.

The room was quite spacious, but seemed deserted. There was nothing else except a few futons. Opposite the entrance, two people were sitting cross-legged on the futons, looking at Chen Yun with a smile on their faces.

Chen Yun didn't say much, but walked to another cushion in the corner and sat down cross-legged.

"I never expected that you would be the one waiting for me. I am really surprised to meet you here."

Chen Yun said to one of them with a smile.

The man in the tall hat and blue robe couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this:

"Indeed, even I thought I was doomed. After we separated, I thought I had successfully escaped. However, I didn't expect that they would use a tracking technique on me. At the edge of Mulan Grassland, I was eventually caught up by them."

"However, fortunately, I later met a group of high-level mages who were searching for us. Taking advantage of the chaos, I was able to escape and return alive. As for those who attacked me, I will make them pay the price they deserve."

At the end of his speech, a strong hatred was revealed in the tone of this cultivator in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul.

This mysterious person turned out to be Nanlong Hou, who had been chased by other treasure hunters and had to flee. At this moment, his face was as pale as paper, his eyes were dim, and he looked seriously injured and in a very bad condition.

The old man in white robe standing next to him was naturally the person from Tianji Sect who invited him to come.

"Fellow Daoist Nanlong was able to escape from such a difficult situation. This is truly admirable. However, why didn't Brother Nanlong stay in the cave to heal his wounds? Instead, why did he rush to see me?"

"They even sent this Taoist friend's disciple to disturb my concubine. This makes me feel quite confused."

Chen Yun's smile gradually disappeared, and a hint of dissatisfaction appeared in his words.

"Haha, I'm afraid Fellow Daoist Chen has misunderstood this. In fact, the reason why I chose to deal with the situation this way was because I was forced to do so. Fellow Daoist Chen, can you understand that our situations are not much different at the moment? We are all potential targets of those pursuers."

"Therefore, I am afraid that you may not understand the situation and be ambushed, so I have planned this strategy. As for this person, he is my fellow Taoist Xuanjizi from Tianji Sect, who is as close to me as a brother. In the previous treasure hunt, I also invited him to join us, but unfortunately, this good friend happened to be busy with sect affairs and could not spare the time to go."

Nanlong Hou spoke first to clarify the matter, then pointed to the old man in white robe beside him and gave a brief introduction.

Nanlonghou's attitude towards Chen Yun at this time was completely different from when they first met, and his words were full of extreme respect.

This was undoubtedly because Chen Yun successfully killed a Nascent Soul cultivator, which made him feel a certain degree of awe towards him.

Then, the old man in white robe smiled slightly and bowed to Chen Yun to apologize:
"My behavior is indeed somewhat offensive, I hope that Fellow Daoist Chen will forgive me. It is really a helpless move, I hope you can understand."

"Forget it. Since this is the reason, I will not delve into it any further. However, is the matter that Brother Nanlong just mentioned related to the jade box I obtained?"

After waving his hand, Chen Yun suddenly asked a question.

"Fellow Daoist Chen's guess is correct. As far as I know, in order to win over the companions who participated in the treasure hunt, the Ghost Spirit Sect paid a huge price. They are determined to obtain the route map and method of Master Cangkun to enter and exit the Demon Valley. And Fellow Daoist Chen happens to have one of the key items needed to enter the Demon Valley. Only by combining this item with the route map in Brother Nanlong's hand can we avoid most of the risks in the valley and have a chance to obtain the treasure."

Xuanjizi looked serious and spoke solemnly.

"It is a must-have item for entering the Demon Valley! Are you referring to the black ring?"

When Chen Yun heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then seemed to remember something and spoke slowly.

"It is so gratifying that the Liangyi Ring is actually in Brother Chen's hands."

Nanlong Hou was cheered up and said with a happy look on his face.

"Liang Yi Ring?"

Chen Yun frowned, as if recalling something familiar. After a little thought, he suddenly realized something, stared at Nanlong Hou, and asked with a little surprise.

"Could it be the legendary Yin-Yang Ring that Elder Xuan Huang carefully crafted with meteorite iron from outer space? It is said that this treasure has no magical power at ordinary times, but once it touches the North Pole Yuanguang, it can control the Yuanguang and kill people invisibly. It can be said to be one of the most useless magic weapons in the world of cultivation."

"Chen Daoyou is indeed knowledgeable and talented. This is definitely the object. The two rings are divided into Yin and Yang. The Yin ring can be worn on the body to resist the damage of Yuan Guang, and the Yang ring can be held in the palm of the hand to control the Yuan Guang to attack the enemy. And the Yin ring in Chen Daoyou's hand should be the Yin ring." (End of this chapter)