Chapter 87: Good Things from the Law Enforcement Hall

The value of this secret spell was self-evident, but its widespread dissemination and the low probability of success meant that even as a top-tier secret art, it generated very little profit.

Wang Yu’s words were primarily meant to convey an "all or nothing" attitude, though he knew the placement slot would guarantee his success. At that point, any cultivation speed he displayed could be attributed to the Demonic Embryo Profound Origin Secret Spell.

“Among the countless secret arts that enhance aptitude, why choose this particular one?”

Wang Yu smiled faintly in response to the new question. “Even if I were to say I wanted the Blood Spring Evil Art, a core inheritance of the sect, you wouldn’t agree.”

The three fell silent, realizing he was right. Given Wang Yu’s status, core inheritances were out of the question. A secret spell like this, with its "succeed or die" nature, was indeed more fitting for his desperate gamble. Success would mean a permanent solution.

Zhuo Shouqing frowned, still intending to argue further. “If you genuinely wish to change your fate, I can grant you the Grand Art of Foundation Seizing and find a Foundation Establishment vessel for you to take from the prison. What do you say?”

Wang Yu was momentarily stunned, surprised by the extent of Zhuo Shouqing’s regard for him. After a brief hesitation, he shook his head and replied: “Temporary compromises are not what I seek. My humble birth does not hinder my pursuit of the path to immortality.”

“Good, well said!”

Zuo Qiuming, who had an air of rebellion, applauded softly and stepped past Zhuo Shouqing. “I’ll make the decision and agree for you. It’s just a secret art with a ninety-eight percent mortality rate, isn’t it? I’ll go retrieve it for you.”

Zuo Qiuming patted Wang Yu’s shoulder and headed straight for the door. Wang Yu quickly bowed deeply and expressed his loud gratitude.

“Oh dear—”

It was too late for Zhuo Shouqing to say anything. He could only sigh, flick his sleeve, and then, after a moment’s thought, added: “Since Third has agreed, I won’t go back on my word. However, I will still impart the Grand Art of Foundation Seizing to you. If you cannot comprehend that secret spell, settling for temporary longevity is still an option.”

He took out a jade slip and tossed it to Wang Yu, then quickly departed. In his view, Wang Yu’s choice was a death wish. It was simply a pity to see someone he rarely found agreeable choose such a path.

As Wang Yu stared blankly at the jade slip in his hands, Yu Xing approached, patted his shoulder, and whispered: “You’re too shrewd for my liking. However, your choice is quite bold. This is the token for the Enforcement Hall’s storeroom, which contains confiscated prohibited items. You can enter once and purchase anything inside using spirit stones. When you leave, hand the token to the storekeeper.”

With that, he also left the front hall.

Wang Yu found himself in a state of amused exasperation. It seemed his act had convinced them he was a reckless seeker of the Dao, when in reality, it was merely a choice to maximize his own benefits. Sometimes, what one strives for deliberately proves elusive, while unintended actions bring unexpected rewards. True Disciple Su, despite his meticulous planning, had yet to make a move, while the three from the Enforcement Hall, through a casual conversation, had inadvertently helped him solve a major problem.

Once he acquired the Demonic Embryo Profound Origin Secret Spell and confirmed its effects, he could consider leaving the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect, returning to the Taihu Spirit Domain, and going home to find his family. His plan was twofold: first, to see his father, and second, to test the spell’s effects on Wang Wu. It was foreseeable that his family lineage had not fared well during this period. It would be best to depart after achieving Foundation Establishment.

A moment later, his scattered thoughts coalesced. Zuo Qiuming was using his standing to exchange for the secret spell at the sect’s scripture pavilion, and he wouldn’t be back anytime soon. Wang Yu then headed towards the Enforcement Hall’s storeroom.

The “prohibited items” were essentially things confiscated during routine enforcement, which had already passed through the hands of the elite enforcers. Spirit stones, elixirs, and similar items were typically divided equally among them. Jade slips containing spells were also copied, with each person getting a copy. Only magic artifacts and certain unknown items were left in the storeroom, as the deacons didn’t want them, making them available for purchase by the elite enforcers. Over time, countless classics on the path of spells accumulated, including the legacy left by previous generations, which remained untouched. Consequently, the storeroom of the Ten Guilds’ Enforcement Hall was also known as the Small Scripture Pavilion.

However, due to their varied origins and lack of verification by the sect’s experts, there was a definite issue of items not matching their descriptions. For instance, you might learn a spell called "Fireball Art" only to discover that it could only conjure a fireball the size of a pigeon’s egg, merely suitable for illumination. Even more egregious, some couldn’t even produce a flicker of flame. This was what they called "items not matching descriptions." Therefore, careful discernment was crucial, as no refunds were given for spent spirit stones.

When Wang Yu arrived at the storeroom and spoke with the storekeeper at the entrance, he learned that the issue was so severe that the items had been intentionally divided into two distinct areas. One section contained spells that had been previously purchased and verified for authenticity, while the other held spells that no one had yet exchanged.

He didn’t pay much attention to magic artifacts or unknown items. They weren’t very useful, and the possibility of finding a hidden gem was extremely low.

After presenting his token and entering, he proceeded directly to the verified bookshelves. A considerable number of jade slips were stacked there, including some basic spells from the Nine Peaks’ inheritance. Many external inheritances were also present.

Wang Yu currently needed a method to convert cold flames into combat techniques, as well as cultivation arts for refining the physical body. Using his spiritual sense to browse, he selected three items:* High-grade spell: Flame Spitting Art* Skill-type secret art: Twelve Flame Spirit Seals* Body refinement cultivation method: Flood Dragon Strength

The spell was cheap, costing only a hundred spirit stones. The Flame Spirit Seal was slightly more expensive at three hundred spirit stones. However, the body refinement cultivation method was quite valuable, costing a full twelve hundred spirit stones. It was rumored to be a body refinement cultivation method from a major power in the Chaotic Ancient Sea, used for disciples to establish their foundations, capable of developing "Nine Dragon Tendons" that corresponded to the ninth layer of Qi Condensation.

Wang Yu had deficiencies in his vital essence and a lack of vital essence in one arm; only by cultivating body refinement methods could he compensate for this, which was unavoidable. He was already satisfied that he could resolve these issues in the Enforcement Hall’s storeroom.

As he was about to leave, his peripheral vision caught sight of something. It turned out to be two volumes of knowledge: "Compendium of Materia Medica: Foundation Establishment Chapter" and "Complete Book of Spirit Fruits: Foundation Establishment Chapter." At his current level, he couldn’t acquire these outside, but he could here.

He decisively bought them. Wang Yu left the storeroom with a substantial haul, not forgetting to hand the token to the storekeeper, asking him to return it to Yu Xing.

While the sect only accepted contribution points, these places were major consumers of spirit stones. He had used some of his accumulated savings, but still had a lot left. Most of the time, Wang Yu used his spirit stones to purchase medicinal ingredients for alchemy. Unfortunately, there was no suitable alchemy furnace in the storeroom, so he would have to find one elsewhere.

While waiting in the front hall, Wang Yu quickly looked through the three newly acquired methods. As these were spoils of war, there were no restrictions on how Wang Yu could use or dispose of them. With three new items that needed to be placed, he now had to carefully reconsider his strategy for the four available slots. The cultivation method and the Corpse Demon Secret Art could not be moved. He could only adjust the fourth slot. After removing the Profound Yin Hand, Wang Yu considered his options and decided to place the Twelve Flame Spirit Seals first. This secret art detailed a set of hand seals for controlling fire. Unlike alchemy, this technique was primarily for combat, thus it was cruder and focused more on raw power.