Elder Chi took the silver, but he didn’t activate the mechanism right away because only eight people had paid the toll so far, and the mechanism could transport ten people into the high-end residential area at once.

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, the tenth person finally arrived, and only then did Elder Chi activate the mechanism.

Click, click, Qin Yu felt the ground beneath his feet shake, and then he sank into it.

Seeing that everyone else’s expressions remained calm, Qin Yu realized that they were all accustomed to this kind of scene.

The ground sank about three meters deep and then shifted to the left, revealing a colossal stone gate to everyone’s eyes. Qin Yu narrowed his eyes, it was clear that this stone gate was the entrance to the high-end residential area.

Groan, groan.

The stone gate made creaking noises as it slowly opened, and Qin Yu felt an overwhelming surge of nature’s spiritual energy hit him in the face!

Qin Yu understood why there was a toll to enter the high-end residential area, damn it, the spiritual energy here was more than ten times denser than in the regular residential area!

"You deadbeat, what are you staring at? Are you still drunk?"

Seeing Qin Yu gazing dumbly at the gate, Zhou Lan, clearly dissatisfied, pulled on Qin Yu.

Qin Yu smiled awkwardly and followed Zhou Lan into the high-end residential area.

The houses in the high-end residential area were much bigger than those in the regular one, and the brightness of the tomb’s top was significantly higher as well.

Zhou Lan was very familiar with the area, leading Qin Yu through turns to the central region of the high-end residential area. Zhou Lan’s father, Zhou Tong, was the Third Elder of the Heavenly Secret Sect and lived towards the heart of the high-end residential area.

The Sect Leader of the Heavenly Secret Sect’s mansion was located at the very core of the high-end residential area, the largest and most luxurious property.

Passing by the Sect Leader’s mansion, Qin Yu paused; he felt an incredibly potent presence inside!

A Quasi-Divine Realm Peak expert! Qin Yu’s expression became very serious.

Seeing her man staring intently at the Sect Leader’s mansion, Zhou Lan laughed and said, "You deadbeat, no need to feel envious. You’re just over thirty and already at the Quasi-Celestial Realm Peak. You have a chance to break through to the Celestial Realm before you’re forty!

As long as you break through to the Celestial Realm, we can live in the high-end residential area."

Zhou Lan’s voice brought Qin Yu back to reality, and he took a deep breath; the aura of the Sect Leader had almost caused him to reveal himself!

Qin Yu calmed his emotions and followed Zhou Lan to the Third Elder’s mansion. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The Third Elder’s mansion was a triple courtyarded residence, and even within the grand tomb, it was arranged exquisitely with artificial hills, flowing water, pavilions, and terraces.

Passing by the Third Elder’s residence, Qin Yu gained a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Secret Sect’s mechanical arts.

"Young Miss, you’re back?" The servants at the residence greeted Zhou Lan eagerly as they spotted her.

Zhou Lan nodded slightly and said indifferently, "I have come with my husband to visit my father and mother. Please go and notify them immediately."

"Yes."

One of the maids hurried off towards the back courtyard, while a few others guided Zhou Lan and Qin Yu to the guest room in the front courtyard.

The maids prepared tea and pastries for them, and the pair nibbled on the snacks while drinking tea.

Zhou Tong obviously didn’t have a high opinion of his son-in-law, Yang Xiong; the servants left and, for half an hour, his figure was nowhere to be seen.

Zhou Lan became restless, displeasure written on her face as she said, "Husband, wait here. I will go and find Father myself."

"No, my father-in-law is very busy. We have plenty of time, so let’s just wait patiently," Qin Yu reassured.

...

In the back courtyard, within Zhou Tong’s room, Zhou Tong was playing a game of chess with the Fifth Elder.

"General! Cannon to the knight’s back! Third Brother, I win again!" The Fifth Elder’s face lit up with a brilliant smile.