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"Next, I should go upstairs and take a look!"
Lin Chuan didn't plan to linger on the first floor; the treasures were definitely more valuable the higher up the floor.
Ascending the stairs to the second floor, the decorations here are noticeably more exquisite than those on the first floor, but the number of treasures collected has been greatly reduced, to only a few hundred pieces.
Lin Chuan glanced at it silently and continued upwards.
Upon reaching the third floor, only a few dozen treasures remained, but their rarity had increased significantly.
"They even have damaged soul tools?"
Lin Chuan saw one of the collectibles and slowly stepped forward to examine it carefully. Its appearance and the energy fluctuations contained within it could be considered a powerful weapon.
Unfortunately, its damaged appearance prevents it from unleashing its full power.
After a quick glance, Lin Chuan lost interest completely and turned to examine the other items.
The vast majority of the treasures on the third floor were soul tools, many of which were intact. However, Lin Chuan didn't care about them at all, or rather, the things he wanted weren't here.
"There's none?"
After searching for a while, Lin Chuan was quite disappointed to find the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.
But then I thought about it again. The Vast Ocean Universe Cover is, after all, a national treasure. Even if no one knows its specific function, the abilities it has demonstrated are already extremely valuable. How could it be casually placed in such a place?
Fortunately, Lin Chuan only intended to give it a try and didn't have high expectations.
"It seems we'll have to think of another way!"
Since the Vast Ocean Universe Cover he wanted most wasn't here, the other treasures weren't much different, so Lin Chuan decided to just grab two that were usable.
"Um?!"
Just then, a strange fluctuation flashed by.
Lin Chuan stopped abruptly and turned around to look to his left.
On the shelf, a very inconspicuous black token came into view. It looked plain and unremarkable, without even any words or patterns on it, but the strange fluctuation just now came from it.
If Lin Chuan's soul power hadn't been strong enough, he might not have been able to capture it.
"What the hell is this?"
Lin Chuan reached out and picked up the token, attempting to infuse it with soul power.
The black token in his hand shone faintly before dimming again.
Lin Chuan frowned slightly, then used his mental power to penetrate it. The token remained unchanged, but he could sense the energy contained within it.
This feeling was exactly the same as the two pills in the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire.
"Could it be..." Lin Chuan's eyes flickered slightly. He held the token in his hand, channeling his spiritual power into it, and began to comprehend the power contained within.
next moment.
[You have sensed the power within the Earth God's position and gained some insights, with a slight increase in your understanding of the mysteries of the Earth element.]
"it is as expected!"
Lin Chuan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he was overjoyed.
This seemingly inconspicuous black token, like the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, is something left behind by the gods and is also a means of selecting successors.
Only those who have gained its approval can truly use it and qualify for the divine examination.
"Tsk, I was just planning to pick two items randomly, but I didn't expect to get such a pleasant surprise. Fortunately, the Heavenly Dou Empire didn't discover the peculiarity of this token, otherwise it wouldn't have been my turn."
Lin Chuan murmured softly, a strange smile playing on his lips.
Emperor Xueye is incredibly generous. Not only has he bestowed titles, fiefdoms, and wealth, but he has also given me a free divine artifact for the Earth God's assessment.
If Emperor Xueye knew, I wonder if he would feel heartbroken.
However, even if he knew this in the future, it would be too late. Lin Chuan would not return what had fallen into his hands for nothing.
Holding the token in his hand, Lin Chuan began to carefully select the tokens again.
He checked all the soul tools around him, just in case there were more.
Chapter 139, Section 138: The Plan Accelerates
Half an hour passed quickly.
As expected, the remaining soul tools were indeed just soul tools, and no more divine artifacts appeared.
Fortunately, Lin Chuan was already mentally prepared, so he did not feel disappointed. Being able to obtain a divine inheritance item from this treasure vault was already an unexpected surprise.
It's important to understand that this is no ordinary divine position; the Earth God, like the Sea God, is a first-level deity.
Of course, it's not very clear which one is stronger or weaker.
"What a fruitful experience!"
Seeing that time was about to run out, Lin Chuan stopped dwelling on the matter, picked up the star sand he had already selected, and took it away along with the black token.
Hurry downstairs, Dugu Yan and the other girls had been waiting outside the treasure vault for a long time.
Upon seeing Lin Chuan appear in the passage, the group quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"My lord, you've finally emerged. How was your haul? Did you find any treasures you're satisfied with?"
The old eunuch, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately came forward to inquire.
Lin Chuan chuckled, "It's alright. The Imperial Treasury is really too big, with countless treasures. I was a little overwhelmed by the choices, so I only picked two items that caught my eye in the end."
There was no concealment; the black token and stardust were displayed to everyone.
Before entering the treasure vault, all the soul tools were left outside. Besides, this was the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace; no one would be so foolish as to steal treasures.
"My lord, do not be disappointed. As long as you make great contributions to the empire in the future, His Majesty will surely reward you again."
Lin Chuan narrowed his eyes slightly, a smile rising in his heart.
Even the eunuchs are constantly conveying the idea of loyalty to the empire. He truly deserves to be Emperor Xueye's personal eunuch. If you're not careful, you might actually be led astray by him.
Unfortunately, while the Heavenly Dou Treasure Vault is incredibly valuable to most people, it doesn't hold much appeal for Lin Chuan. However, he still needs to maintain appearances.
Lin Chuan immediately responded with a smile, "That's great! I hope I'll have the chance to come here again!"
The old eunuch beamed and flattered in a shrill voice, "With your talent, Your Excellency, you will surely achieve unparalleled feats in the future. Perhaps next time we meet, this old servant will have to change how I address you."
"Father-in-law, you are so eloquent! We'll take your kind words with us!"
Wow, this guy is a true professional. His flattery is incredibly precise, making people feel exceptionally comfortable without making a sound.
No wonder so many emperors in the past favored eunuchs; there was a reason for it.
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For the next few days, Tiandou City was filled with jubilation.
After decades, the Heaven Dou Empire once again won the championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, and Emperor Xue Ye naturally would not let go of this good opportunity to demonstrate his strength.
With the empire's deliberate promotion, the entire Heavenly Dou City celebrated wildly.
At various parties, award ceremonies, and the bestowal of titles by gods and marquises, countless citizens of the Heavenly Dou Empire knew one thing: a new noble with territory had been added to the Heavenly Dou Empire!
The purpose of Emperor Xueye was obvious: to give the outside world an ambiguous message, making them think that Lin Chuan had already pledged allegiance to the Heaven Dou Empire, thereby establishing this brand to attract more Soul Masters to join.
Lin Chuan was well aware of this, so he didn't refuse; on the contrary, he cooperated fully.
After all the celebrations were over, someone from the Tiandou Imperial Palace came to Lin Chuan's door to discuss the selection of territory and to determine the design of the noble coat of arms.
Lin Chuan had already discussed these two issues with the others.
The final chosen territory was located in the Shuofeng Cold Plains, at the border of two provinces, and only three hundred miles away from Tianshui City, which can be described as quite close.
Within the entire territory, there is a main city called Snowfield City, as well as two smaller cities, four towns, and about a hundred villages, with a total population of around 200,000.
Of all the territories available, it wasn't the best, but it was the closest to Tianshui City.
Lin Chuan didn't plan to go too far, and his territory was located in the northeast of Tian Dou City, far away from Wu Hun City and Xing Luo Empire. Even if a war broke out in the future, this place would not be the first battle zone.
Overall, Lin Chuan was quite satisfied with this territory.
Of course, the most crucial point is that being close to Tianshui City means that Tianshui Academy can provide a number of talents every year to help manage the territory.
Only with enough Soul Masters can the territory truly be supported.
Of course, it's also because Lin Chuan wanted to be a hands-off manager, leaving things like managing territory affairs and developing the territory's economy to others!
Afterwards, Xue Qinghe once again invited Lin Chuan to visit the Crown Prince's residence.
Although it wasn't said explicitly, the friendly attitude constantly conveyed the intention to win them over.
Lin Chuan did not give a full answer, and kept playing along with him. In the end, on the day they left Tiandou City, Xue Qinghe still did not get the answer he wanted.
So after everything was over, the students of Tianshui Academy left Tiandou City together.
Watching the group's figures gradually disappear into the distance, Xue Qinghe frowned secretly, feeling quite helpless.
This little guy, despite his young age, acts with the cunning of those old foxes. The advantage is that he accepts everyone who comes his way, but his attitude is ambiguous.