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Chapter 96 Penglai Yun Zhongzi the Taoist!

Chapter 96: Chapter 96 Penglai Yun Zhongzi the Taoist!

"Forgive my ignorance, senior, but where is Penglai located?" Yan Yingyi asked hesitantly, "I was crafting artifacts at home and suddenly found myself here. I’m not very familiar with this place."

"Penglai?" The elegant young man murmured, his expression becoming a bit dazed as if he were recalling some distant memories. After a while, he responded as if speaking to himself, "Penglai is Penglai. It can exist anywhere and everywhere."

Upon hearing these words, Yan Yingyi looked up in confusion.

Seeing this, the young man didn’t say anything else. With a wave of his hand, the spacious hall underwent dramatic changes as if the heavens and the earth were revolving.

Stars swiftly flew past, days and nights alternated, and various scenes reminiscent of ancient heavens and Buddha’s paradises quickly flashed by.

Scene after scene unfolded as if a story was playing out in reality, leaving Yan Yingyi speechless for a while.

"Zhang Family Fairyland?" Yan Yingyi was slightly taken aback and asked in astonishment, "Senior, are you saying this place is also a secret realm of an immortal household, and I am the reincarnated swordsman from that story who received a legendary opportunity?"

The Zhang Family Fairyland is a widely circulated legend within the Wanyu Sect, or rather, it’s a legend that’s widely known in this world.

The story tells of a grassroots monk who accidentally wandered into a fairyland, obtained a miraculous opportunity, and eventually became an immortal, just like the tale of the Peach Blossom Spring from his previous life. The only difference was that it had the additional element of becoming an immortal, thus making it a Xianxia version of The Tale of the Peach Blossom Spring.

Even the setup of Penglai Island was inspired by this mythical tale, and was part of what Wang Zijia had created.

"You can think of it like that." The young man replied indifferently, waving his hand to dispel the scenes that filled the sky.

After standing still for a moment, Yan Yingyi managed to compose himself and respectfully asked, "May I know your honorable name, senior?"

"I am Yun Zhongzi, the speaker of this epoch in the Penglai Fairy Palace." Yun Zhongzi’s tone held a trace of loneliness as if he were recollecting something from the past. After pausing for a moment, he changed the subject, "Tell me about the Fate Law you’re seeking."

"Fate Law?" Feigning confusion, Yan Yingyi cautiously asked, "Please forgive me, senior Yun Zhongzi, I don’t understand..."

"That’s my negligence. It’s been years since a newcomer had been destined to enter the palace. I had completely forgotten the initiation process." Yun Zhongzi scoffed at himself, then turned to Ying Yi and asked, "Did you read the inscriptions on the steles at the entrance?"

"Once one steps foot on Penglai, their mortal body is transformed.

Once mortal flesh is shed, one ascends the path of immortality in their remaining life." Yan Yingyi carefully recited.

Yun Zhongzi affirmed with a nod, "That’s right. Just as the inscription says, anyone granted with the Penglai Fate Law has the opportunity to shed their mortal form and change their life."

"Every opportunity to enter Penglai provides a stairway to immortality. Of course, the path to immortality is long, and how far you can go in the end depends on you."

Combining the similar tales of the Peach Blossom Spring and Yun Zhongzi’s explanation, Yan Yingyi was slowly forming an understanding. "How can I obtain the Fate Law of Penglai?"

"The moment you stepped foot on Penglai, you were granted the Fate Law. However, Penglai differs from other realms. To obtain something on Penglai, an equal value must be offered in exchange."

At this point, Yun Zhongzi took a look at Yan Yingyi and continued, "In Penglai, the moment someone with fate becomes a member, all of their Fate Law depends on their value."

"You can consider Penglai as being a members-only commercial alliance. As a member, as long as you have sufficient value, you can even acquire a precious treasure that allows immediate ascension to immortality." As he spoke, Yun Zhongzi gestured to the shimmering cargo container behind him and continued,

"The value is the currency of Penglai, while how to acquire this currency... well, there are many ways. However, with your current cultivation and ’membership’ level, the likely methods are exchanging treasures or money, or by completing the tasks assigned by Penglai."

"Penglai imposes three strict rules on those with Fate."

Hearing this, Yan Yingyi’s ears perked up, and he became completely focused.

"First, under no circumstances shall the existence of Penglai be disclosed to the outside world. Violators will be responsible for the consequences."

"Second, all those who are destined to leave Penglai are not to attempt to calculate or explore Penglai, and any violators must bear the consequences themselves."

"Third, once you have obtained the Fate Law in Penglai, the value you have paid must be realized. If you have obtained the Fate Law in advance through a task, then you must complete this task. As for the issue of failure, it will be evaluated separately, but Penglai does not allow anyone to shirk their debts, and violators must bear the consequences themselves."

"Except for the above three points, Penglai does not place many restrictions on those who are destined to visit. They can act freely." Yun Zhongzi paused for a moment, allowing Yan Yingyi some time to digest before he continued, "Did you understand what I said?"

Yan Yingyi was silent for a moment, then nodded, "I think I understand. What you’re saying is that as long as you have money in Penglai, you can buy all kinds of Fate Laws, right? Including Becoming Immortal on the spot?"

His words carried a hint of eagerness, his eyes shimmering with faint light, staring straight at Yun Zhongzi.

"Exactly!" Yun Zhongzi nodded indifferently, "Now that you understand, tell me what Fate Law you’re seeking for this time!"

"Junior wants to comprehend a technique... no, I want to complete the comprehension of three techniques, is that possible?"

Yan Yingyi, having received his answer, didn’t hesitate at all. He looked at Wang Zijia with eager eyes.

"Of course it is possible!"

With a smile, Yun Zhongzi raised his hand and beckoned. A container in the counter behind him opened, and three lush, green leaves flew out, slowly floating in front of Yan Yingyi.

Following that, a virtual light screen emerged, revealing its information beforehand.

Item: Comprehension Jade Leaf

Function: Immediate comprehension

Effect: One leaf, one technique, instant Great Mastery - it is a top-grade spiritual object for technique cultivation.

Restrictions: Only a child disciple can comprehend the first-grade magical technique. Additionally, using this technique will cleanse one’s mind. For those who have learned a lot, it has a certain miraculous effect.

Value: 3000

Note: Because of individual physique differences, the number of Comprehension Jade Leaves each person can use is different. Your current maximum usage number is four leaves!

Looking at the information before him, Yan Yingyi’s face was full of ecstasy. Outsiders couldn’t understand the excitement in his heart at this moment. Once considered a genius, he suddenly got stuck on a technique for decades without making any progress, gradually falling into mediocrity until he was abandoned.

The more desperate he had felt in the past, the more surprised he was when he saw hope now.

"Elder Yun Zhongzi, I wonder how I can obtain this value?" Yan Yingyi asked, agitated and eager.

Yun Zhongzi smiled and said, "As a new destined person, the easiest way would probably be through treasure exchange. Oh, you also have a direct exchange quota of ten thousand Magic money every year."

"Can Magic money be exchanged for value?" Yan Yingyi asked, overjoyed.

"Yes, based on the level of the destined person, there is a certain direct exchange quota each year. If you exceed it, you will have to wait until next year." Yun Zhongzi answered.

According to the information he had, this person’s savings were at most thirteen thousand.

"Can I choose to exchange it now?" Yan Yingyi asked eagerly.

"Of course you can!" Yun Zhongzi nodded in reply.

"How do I make the payment?" Yan Yingyi asked immediately.

At the moment, the Five Ghosts Divine Power could only use the Basic Curse of Confusing Heart and Deceiving Spirit due to its incompleteness, and the Method of Moving Mountain and Lifting Sedan could not be used, which was a bit of a hassle for him.

However, he had planned ahead, so he did not hesitate. He waved his hand calmly, and a page formed, on which was a standard Ceremony of the Magical Platform.