The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 560 - 321: Admit Defeat

The clerk weighed the Spirit Stone in his hand, remained silent, and only after He Lao Si handed over another one, did he lazily step aside, revealing a small door behind him.

"Everyone knows this guy has backings above, that’s why he dares to be so arrogant." He Lao Si explained to Ning Xiaoxian through a voice transmission, then entered the small door with familiar ease.

Ning Xiaoxian had imagined that such an underground trade might be set in a gloomy stone cave, with flickering gas lamps hanging on the stone walls, and the dealers might even look sneaky... But after she walked through this small door, she realized she had underestimated these people’s intelligence and audacity.

The difference was like night and day; beyond that, she could think of no other words to describe it. She was now in the lobby of a building so extravagant and opulent it reached its peak.

This building was so purely constructed that it didn’t need any other color, nor did it need to; aside from the blinding gold—the tables and chairs were made of pure gold, the drinking vessels and tea tables were crafted from gold, even the flower racks, antique shelves, treasure boxes were pure gold, and the flowers that adorned the stands were thriving gold blossoms. She looked all around and saw that every pillar and wall within the entire hall, including every inch of it, was gilded with gold!

This was truly a building laden with gold! The glow from a piece of gold was pleasing to the eye, but the radiance of a whole golden building was something to outshine even the sun. Such brilliance inadvertently reminded her of Changtian’s equally shiny eye color.

Those who wear chunky golden necklaces are parvenus; those whose houses are filled with Gold in every corner are called nouveau riche; but to construct almost an entire building with Gold, such ostentatious wealth was enough to command respect.

Whether human, Cultivator, or demon, everyone harbors a reverent fear of true riches, especially since Ning Xiaoxian knew that gold in this world was far more scarce than on Earth. Yet, it was an essential medium for many miraculous Elixir recipes.

Seeing that three inexperienced Buns had been fiercely shocked, He Lao Si turned and laughed: "Everything in these two floors, all the interior decorations are golden. Even the walls are made from pure gold melted into plates. It’s said that the Hall Master is most fond of the color gold, and so every branch of Qianjin Hall is adorned and constructed with gold."

Qi Zai wondered, "Hall Master?"

He Lao Si blinked and said: "Haven’t I told you? All the underhanded deals in the desert area belong to Qianjin Hall’s properties! This is just one of Qianjin Hall’s branches, known as Gold Storage Tower. Though never openly discussed, it’s an open secret in the lands of the desert."

Does the name Qianjin Hall imply that the building needs to be constructed with a fortune? The name seemed familiar, and Ning Xiaoxian frowned. Changtian reminded her: "Wasn’t the God Slaying Thunder, for which Nangong Zhen gave his life, supposed to be handed over by you to the Hall Master of Qianjin Hall?"

Ah yes, indeed it was. She had always thought that this Immortal Sect was on the straight path of founding a sect and spreading its doctrine honorably, who knew they would also deal with stolen goods, appearing quite sinister. Now she was curious about how many branches Qianjin Hall had and how many buildings shimmering with Gold there were. If the branches were this impressive, what about the Main Base?

"Wu Liuzhi is over there." He Lao Si pointed to a corner of the great hall. It was only then that everyone in the dazzling shine located a small case, of course, made of pure gold, but in the majestic grandeur of the main hall, it was truly easy to overlook. Besides, there stood a fellow clad in golden clothes behind the case, quite short, even shorter than Ning Xiaoxian by half a head. If not for his dark skin, a spot of darkness amidst the wealth of gold, he truly would be hard to notice.

He Lao Si briskly walked over first, appearing very familiar with the person. Halfway crossing the grand hall, he suddenly turned his head, addressing the trio: "Do you know why, even though this branch of Qianjin Hall stores and accepts gold and jade, there’s not a single guard in sight?"

Qi Zai asked eagerly, "Why?"

"Because this entire Gold Storage Tower is a Magic Artifact! Anyone who enters of their own volition is caught in a trap; without the Building Owner’s consent, they cannot leave, wield weapons, or even move! Even the power over life and death is in the hands of others!" His smile suddenly brimmed with malice.

A sudden buzz resounded in Ning Xiaoxian’s heart: "Not good, this guy’s up to no good!"