Chapter 502

Chapter 502: Myriad Worlds Treasure Fair, Living Up to Its Name
Jin Yuan stared at the Patriarch of the Jin Clan in shock.

She had never dared to tell anyone that she had killed Tu Xiao in Godsfall Land. How did Mother know?

The Patriarch of the Jin Clan said coldly, “If you do not want anyone to know, then you should not have done it.”

Her expression was like a block of ice that would not melt. “The Tu Clan has long suspected you. If I had not helped you cover things up, do you think you could still stay here and cultivate in peace?”

Jin Yuan’s face went pale and a wave of fear rose in her heart. Her mind was a mess, and just then, Mother’s next words stunned her on the spot.

“But you are at least clever. You knew to hand Tu Xiao’s Storage Bracelet to someone else and draw the trouble away.” The Patriarch of the Jin Clan nodded slightly. “That move was not bad. At the very least, it made the Tu Clan shift their attention for now.”

Jin Yuan’s expression instantly turned strange.

She opened her mouth, wanting to explain that she had not given the Storage Bracelet away on her own, but that it had been snatched by Yu Zhao. However, the words stopped on her lips and she swallowed them back down.

She did not dare tell Mother the truth, especially when Mother still seemed quite satisfied with her performance right now.

The Patriarch of the Jin Clan did not notice anything strange about her and went on, “Now the Tu Clan is wildly hunting down the person who took the Storage Bracelet. That has bought us some time. But that does not mean you can relax. If the Tu Clan catches that person, the truth will come out sooner or later. When that happens, the Jin Clan will face a huge crisis.”

Jin Yuan’s heart tightened. “Mother, what should we do?”

“The only way is for you to stand out in the Great Thousand Alliance Selection, go to the Great World, and choose a powerful master there. Only then will the Jin Clan have enough confidence to stand against the Tu Clan.”

Jin Yuan clenched her teeth. “Mother, I will definitely pass the Great Thousand Alliance Selection. I will never let you down!”

“The other family clans are nothing to fear. But according to the news from the Feng Clan, Feng Jiusi is preparing to enter the Storm Abyss. If he manages to come out successfully, then you will completely lose your chance.”

Jin Yuan trembled all over.

Then she dropped to one knee. “Please, Mother, allow me to enter the Myriad Gold Tomb!”

Any family clan that could control a region of a Small World was sure to have its own secret forbidden ground.

For the Feng Clan, it was the Storm Abyss. For the Jin Clan, it was the Myriad Gold Tomb.

The Patriarch of the Jin Clan looked coldly at Jin Yuan kneeling on the floor. “Before, I gave you a lot of freedom. You said you did not want a furnace cauldron and wanted to break through with your own strength. I believed you. And what was the result? Not only did you fail, you even brought a huge disaster down on my Jin Clan.”

“Mother, I am willing to bet my life on this and swear to break through! If I fail, I will accept any punishment!”

The Patriarch of the Jin Clan stared at her for a long time. “Fine. Since you have such resolve, I will give you one more chance. Remember, this is the last time. Do not disappoint me again.”

With that, she turned and walked outside: “Come with me.”

Jin Yuan stood up at once and followed closely behind.

She silently repeated a name in her heart: [Yu Zhao.] Her eyes were full of anger. [You had better pray I do not walk out of there alive. If I survive and pass the Great Thousand Alliance Selection, the first person I will settle accounts with will be you.]

…

While the major family clans of the Middle World were busy preparing for the upcoming Great Thousand Alliance Selection, Yu Zhao and her group quietly arrived at the site of the Myriad Worlds Treasure Fair.

The Myriad Worlds Treasure Fair was not built attached to any Small World. It existed alone in a stretch of empty void.

A faint silver light curtain wrapped around it on all sides, like the brightest pearl in the night, easily drawing every gaze to it.

It was said that this Market District had once been the portable space left behind when an ancient Grand Adept fell. Later, the major powers of the Middle World joined hands to reshape it, turning it into a fixed trading place that opened once every so often.

Yu Zhao stood on Senior Ling Long’s Starship, looking from afar at the bustling Market District, her eyes full of shock.

Even through the hazy light curtain, she could clearly see the bright lights and the sight of countless Cultivators moving back and forth inside.

“The Myriad Worlds Treasure Fair really does live up to its name,” Yu Zhao murmured under her breath.

Ancestor Sui Bian chuckled. “This place gathers the most treasures in the Middle World. Of course it is lively. There are even better things inside.”

At this time, Senior Ling Long also explained some of the rules for entering the Myriad Worlds Treasure Fair.

For example, no fighting without reason, no going back on a deal once it was done, and no cheating.

Yu Zhao memorized them one by one.

Before long, the Starship passed through the light curtain and stopped on an empty stretch of ground outside the Market District.

Everyone jumped down from the Starship. After Senior Ling Long waved her hand and put the Starship away, they flew together toward the entrance of the Market District.

Before they even entered, a young woman with deer antlers on her head flew quickly past Yu Zhao.

Yu Zhao raised her brows. “Is that the Demon Race?”

“You could say they are part of the Demon Race,” Ancestor Sui Bian explained, “but strictly speaking, they are no longer considered monsters. They are their own race and call themselves Beastkin.”

So the half-human hybrids who were rejected in the Cultivation World were common in the vast Middle World. There were even many Small Worlds where only Beastkin lived.

They had human wisdom and the strengths of beasts. Their numbers were small, but the strength of each tribe could not be underestimated.

“Then are there any descendants of the Dragon Clan in the Middle World?” Yu Zhao thought of Quan Ye, who had the blood of two races, and could not help feeling curious.

“There are.” Ancestor Sui Bian nodded without much care. “I even met a Dragon-human Descendant before. That clan is powerful, but their bloodline is very rare, and they protect their own. No one dares to provoke them easily.”

Yu Zhao understood and did not ask more.

As they talked, they arrived at the entrance of the Market District.

As soon as they stepped in, a wave of lively noise rushed toward them.

“Come take a look! Top grade spirit herbs, a once in a thousand years chance!”

“Same model as an ancient Magical Artifact, its power is endless. Miss it and you will never see it again!”

“Spirit Fruit from the Giant Insect Realm, eat it to raise your Cultivation Level and make your skin smooth and pretty. If it is not tasty, you do not have to pay Spirit Stones!”

“…”

The streets of the Market District stretched in all directions, and both sides of every street were filled with dazzling treasures.

Walking on the streets were both Cultivators and Beastkin.

There were all kinds of Beastkin. Some had tails growing from their backs, some had faces covered in scales, and one Beastkin with six arms was performing a Limb Regrowth Art.

Yu Zhao could not help feeling amazed.

Ancestor Sui Bian chuckled. “Little Yu Zhao, the things here are nice, but do not let your eyes get dazzled and forget our real business.”

What he meant by business was finding Starry Sky Stone and Jade Core.

Yu Zhao nodded obediently. “Ancestor, I remember.”

Senior Xiu Yu shot Ancestor Sui Bian an unhappy look. “Little Zhao is still a child. She does not need to worry about these things. Come on, Little Zhao, your Aunt will take you to see something fun.”

Ever since Xiu Yu had seen the mini Yu Zhao, her motherly feelings had overflowed. She had even wanted to take Yu Zhao as her goddaughter.

After Yu Zhao and Ancestor Sui Bian gently refused, Xiu Yu started calling herself Yu Zhao’s Aunt instead and doted on her even more.

After she spoke, she took Yu Zhao by the hand and led her toward the busiest street.