Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1641 - 1678: Choosing Treasures

Guo Lin saw his elder brother’s appearance and could only deeply engrave the words of gratitude he wanted to say into his heart. He knew that mere words of thanks were useless, and he truly should express his gratitude with action. However, Guo Lin also realized that there was little he could do at the moment, so he could only hope for an opportunity to repay his elder brother’s kindness in the future.

Ding Fan looked at him with a calm smile. Ding Fan didn’t require great gratitude from the other person; he was only assisting Long Ren. After all, being granted the opportunity to enter the Xuantian Secret Realm was thanks to Long Ren, and Ding Fan naturally understood the preciousness of this chance, which is why he took extra care of these disciples from the thirty-six caverns.

At first, Ding Fan felt helpless when the disciples from the thirty-six caverns lost contact immediately after entering the teleportation passage. Encountering both Guo Lin and Ah Du now, he felt rather helpless but knew he had to do his best regardless.

Ah Du also wanted to express his gratitude to Ding Fan, but Ding Fan gently interrupted. However, Ah Du still felt unconvinced about Ding Fan. He knew the latter was powerful and had saved his life multiple times. Also, without Ding Fan’s presence, he wouldn’t have been able to reach this place.

Yet in Ah Du’s mind, Ding Fan was merely more powerful and somewhat lucky. He understood that Ding Fan must have many means of his own, which made him stronger; thus, Ah Du remained unconvinced.

He believed that if he could gain some opportunities within the Xuantian Secret Realm, he too could surpass Ding Fan in strength.

Nonetheless, he kept these thoughts to himself, without expressing them, as the other person had indeed saved his life, and it was only natural not to utter thoughtless words.

"Let’s have a look around; the opportunities within the Sword Washing Pool won’t be scarce."

Arriving at the Sword Washing Pool, Ding Fan addressed the two companions.

At this point, the stream here was neither wide nor small. Ding Fan knew it was left by the owner of the Sword Washing Pool. Previously, Ding Fan had sensed the highly concentrated spiritual energy within the stream. Although he didn’t know what ancient power managed this, it was truly astounding. Moreover, the spiritual energy within the entire cave was very dense, ideal for cultivation, leaving Ding Fan quite astonished.

Subsequently, Ding Fan sat cross-legged. Since he hadn’t yet fully recovered from the earlier battles, he decided to recuperate for a while.

Guo Lin and Ah Du promptly agreed to Ding Fan’s words and began searching the area. They knew Ding Fan hadn’t recuperated from the earlier battle, so they didn’t disturb his recovery.

The cave was large, containing many rooms, though they were hewn from stone. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Suddenly, Guo Lin discovered some items in one of the rooms and shouted to the two outside:

"There’s something here!"

Upon hearing Guo Lin, Ah Du swiftly ran towards him. Ding Fan slowly opened his eyes, feeling somewhat recovered, and proceeded to the room Guo Lin had found.

The trio felt a surge of excitement as they gazed at the room Guo Lin discovered. There was nothing else within, only a towering statue. Anyone could recognize who it depicted, but Ding Fan and the others couldn’t ascertain its identity. Ding Fan recalled images from the stone wall outside.

Ding Fan sensed that the statue didn’t resemble the village chief expert, and he speculated that the Sword Washing Pool was the creation of the village chief expert. Therefore, this statue wouldn’t be of the chief expert, as no one would display their own portrait in their room—what immense vanity that would be.

Consequently, Ding Fan surmised that this statue must be related to the village chief expert; likely, it depicted someone close to them.

What truly excited Ding Fan and the others was not the statue itself, but rather the three yellow-covered books placed beneath it. They approached, feeling a mix of shock and joy.

The covers of those yellow books bore the titles "Sword Drawing Technique," "Sorcery," and "Basic Cultivation Method."

Simply reading the names on those books filled Ding Fan and the others with astonishment. Clearly, these books contained rare martial arts. Just as Guo Lin was about to take one of the books, Ding Fan suddenly stopped him and said:

"Let’s bow first. If this truly is the inheritance of a great predecessor, we have no way to repay them except with a bow of gratitude."

Upon hearing Ding Fan, Guo Lin nodded in agreement, and Ah Du had no objections. Subsequently, the three of them bowed thrice to the statue, after which Ding Fan looked at the three secret manuals and said to the others:

"These three secret manuals, judging by the titles, the ’Sword Drawing Technique’ is likely a swordsmanship martial art, while ’Sorcery’ should involve spell-based martial arts, and the last ’Basic Cultivation Method’ likely isn’t ordinary either. There are exactly three of these books, so let’s divide them among ourselves."

After Ding Fan spoke, Guo Lin glanced at Ah Du and then said to Ding Fan:

"Big brother, without you, we wouldn’t have entered here, so you should choose first."

Ah Du heard Guo Linn’s words, and for a moment, he felt conflicted. He really wanted that "Sword Drawing Technique," but Guo Linn’s words left him unsure of what to do. Ultimately, he couldn’t hold back and said to Ding Fan:

"Ding Fan, you saved me, and I will remember that, but I have my eyes on this ’Sword Drawing Technique.’ Do you mind?"

Guo Linn was taken aback upon hearing Ah Du’s words and then seriously said to him:

"Senior Brother Ah Du, shouldn’t we let Big Brother choose first?"

"I’m sorry, but I really want this ’Sword Drawing Technique.’ Even if I don’t get it today, I will find a way to obtain it in the future!"

Ah Du said resolutely, which made Guo Linn even more surprised that he was so ungrateful. After all, Big Brother had saved both of them multiple times. Guo Linn understood very well that without Big Brother’s help, they wouldn’t have even seen such a treasure here,

and they might have already died!

But just as Guo Linn was about to reprimand him, Ding Fan interrupted him and said:

"It’s okay, let him take it."

"Big Brother, you..." Guo Linn looked at Ding Fan, feeling extremely puzzled. He knew Big Brother was generous, but not to this extent. He had saved them many times, yet in the face of the most precious martial arts, Big Brother was still so generous.

After all, Big Brother came to this Xuantian Secret Realm for great opportunities, and now the opportunity is right in front of everyone, yet Big Brother doesn’t act on it.

Ding Fan looked at him and calmly said:

"I found that I seem to have a destiny with the cave’s owner, so I want to follow fate. Since Ah Du has chosen ’Sword Drawing Technique,’ if you don’t mind, choose another one."

Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, Guo Linn looked enviously at the "Sword Drawing Technique" in Ah Du’s hands. Clearly, he knew it might be the best of the three martial arts, but it was chosen by someone else. Moreover, Guo Linn’s skill was not a match for the other party, and Ah Du’s attitude was determined; wanting the "Sword Drawing Technique" now was impossible.

Guo Linn felt unwilling but helpless. Even if he fell out with Guo Linn over this, there would be no benefit, as the opponent’s strength was somewhat superior, and in this Xuantian Secret Realm, it would not be wise to fight for a treasure.

However, while feeling grateful to Ding Fan, Guo Linn also felt strange that Big Brother chose to follow fate. But since Big Brother had decided, there was no need to say anything. If Big Brother had chosen the "Sword Drawing Technique," he wouldn’t have had any complaints, but Ah Du chose it, and his heart felt uneasy.

But now there’s nothing that can be done, and with Big Brother having spoken, he couldn’t be too reserved. Since Big Brother follows fate, he had no choice but to choose the "Sorcery." Guo Linn knew that if these three martial arts were ranked, the "Basic Cultivation Method" would be the worst.

Actually, Guo Linn was most satisfied not with the seemingly excellent "Sword Drawing Technique," but with the "Sorcery." He always had a feeling that this martial art wasn’t simple and might be the best among the three, or at least better than the "Basic Cultivation Method."

Then, Guo Linn chose the "Sorcery," while Ding Fan lastly picked up the "Basic Cultivation Method" and deeply bowed to the statue, silently thinking:

"Since we’re so destined, I trust your choice."

Then Ding Fan, Guo Linn, and Ah Du each went near the river full of Spiritual Energy, and they all sat cross-legged to cultivate. They were exhausted and hadn’t found a good time to rest, and this place was completely safe for them to rest.

Most importantly, the Spiritual Energy here was astonishingly rich, making cultivation much more effective than in the Cultivation World. The three began cultivating, but before that, Ding Fan set up several formations at the cave’s entrance, as even in safe places in the Xuantian Secret Realm unknown dangers still existed.

Therefore, Ding Fan had to be cautious.

After some cultivation, Ah Du went into a room alone to practice swordsmanship. Guo Linn saw this and smirked. Upon cultivating the "Sorcery," he realized his assumptions were correct; the "Sorcery" was indeed far superior to ordinary swordsmanship.

So, when he saw Ah Du practicing swordsmanship, he felt pleased, believing he inadvertently found a treasure on the second floor. Shortly, Guo Linn went into a room and started practicing something, and sometimes Ding Fan heard odd noises or saw vivid lights coming from Guo Linn’s room.

However, Ding Fan didn’t bother to check it out, knowing Guo Linn was just cultivating, and it seemed even better than what Ah Du chose.