"Do the two of you have any ideas on how to distribute these items?" Lin Shiqi licked his dry lips and asked.
"Let's see what's in the jade bottle and the jade box," Lin Jiu said. He grabbed a white jade bottle and opened its cap.
Han Li took the other jade bottle and opened its cap.
Two identical fragrant scents diffused from the two bottles. The three of them only sniffed a little before they felt comfortable all over and their spirits were roused.
There were more than ten yellow pills in each of the jade bottles. They were about the size of a thumb and glowed faintly.
Although Han Li didn't recognize the name of this medicine pill, he could tell from his pill refinement experience that this yellow medicine pill should be a medicine pill that could increase one's cultivation. Furthermore, its medicinal efficacy was far above that of the Unity Pill.
"This is … the Brilliant Dawn Pill that is very useful for cultivators in the Perfected Immortal Realm!" Lin Shiqi said happily.
"I think Ping Yaozi prepared it for himself." Lin Jiu nodded.
As he spoke, he put back the white jade bottle in his hand and picked up the purple jade box. After carefully looking at the silver talisman stuck on the box, he waved his hand and launched several spells.
A layer of silver light appeared on the jade box and repelled the hand seals.
"This …"
Lin Jiu let out a soft cry of surprise. After pondering for a moment, he placed his palm on the jade box and muttered something. Golden light shined from his palm.
Han Li and Lin Shiqi looked at each other and saw a trace of curiosity in each other's eyes.
Logically speaking, the more well-preserved the jade box was, the more extraordinary the item inside would be.
Lin Jiu could tell this as well. He wanted to use a more forceful method to break the restriction on the jade box.
As a low incantation came out of his mouth, a dazzling silver light appeared on the jade box. It intertwined with the golden light emitted by the palm that was stuck on the jade box. A series of sharp crackling sounds were heard, and all of the golden light was blocked.
Lin Jiu frowned and the golden light on his palm shone brightly. Golden runes appeared on his palm.
However, the strange thing was that the silver light emitted by the jade box also brightened, and it made a series of clanking sounds, but it still showed no signs of being broken.
Lin Jiu's face darkened, and beads of perspiration started to form on his forehead. However, his palm did not leave the jade box as the golden radiance became more and more dazzling.
However, the silver light on the jade box also began to roil, gradually releasing a blinding light.
A hint of surprise flashed through Han Li's eyes. He clearly didn't think that the restriction on this small jade box would be so profound that even Lin Jiu, who was a late-True True Immortal, was unable to do anything about it.
After a while, the golden light on Lin Jiu's hand was so dazzling that it was hard to look at it directly. The silver light seemed to have reached its limit as well, and it started to be engulfed by the golden light.
Lin Jiu was delighted at first, but in the next moment, his expression changed and he immediately moved his hand away.
The silver light on the jade box flashed a few times, and in the blink of an eye, it returned to its original appearance.
"Lin Jiu, why did you stop?" Lin Seventeen asked in confusion.
After all, judging from the situation just now, it was clear that they were about to break the silver barrier.
"The person who set up this restriction is very cunning. He actually hid a self-destruction restriction in the deepest part of the restriction. If I hadn't stopped in time, the jade box and the item inside would have been destroyed." Lin Jiu shook his head as he spoke.
"Is that so?" Lin Seventeen's expression darkened.
Ping Yaozi had already been killed, so where could they find the method to open it?
Furthermore, this matter involved the Immortal Palace.
Han Li frowned as well.
"Based on my experience, it's not completely impossible. We need to analyze it carefully and make thorough preparations. Maybe we can give it a try … There's nothing I can do. If the two of you are willing, you can give it a try." Lin Jiu shook his head and handed the jade box over.
A look of interest appeared in Lin Seventeen's eyes as he took the jade box. A yellow radiance appeared in his hand and enveloped the purple jade box.
A silver radiance appeared on the jade box and blocked the yellow radiance. Then, the two of them intertwined.
A grave expression appeared on his face as the yellow radiance on his hand grew brighter. He muttered some incantations and a series of hand seals flew into the box.
The silver radiance emitted by the purple jade box immediately brightened and blocked the hand seals.
After 15 minutes, beads of perspiration appeared on Lin Seventeen's forehead. He formed a series of hand seals and a yellow radiance enveloped the jade box.
Upon closer inspection, the yellow radiance was formed by countless yellow talisman inscriptions.
Under the wrapping of these yellow threads of light, the silver light on the jade box was gradually suppressed.
Lin Jiu's eyes lit up when he saw this. Han Li took a step forward as well.
At that moment, the silver talisman inscriptions on the jade box shone brightly and pushed the yellow radiance away.
The yellow radiance trembled and broke into pieces.
"What kind of restriction is this? It's just a bluff!" Lin Seventeen's expression darkened as he snorted. However, he did not continue to try and retracted his hand.
Lin Jiu sighed in disappointment when he saw this. He looked at Han Li and said, "Friend Jiao Shiwu, why don't you give it a try?
"Daoist Jiao Shiwu, why don't you give it a try? You might succeed."
"Be careful, Fellow Daoist. If you break it, it will be counted towards your quota." Lin Seventeen chuckled and handed the jade box over to Han Li.
"I will give it a try.
However, even the two of you were unable to succeed, so I most likely won't be able to either. "Han Li accepted the jade box in a nonchalant manner before waving a hand to release a burst of azure light that enshrouded the jade box.
His hands formed a series of incantation gestures that alternated between fast and slow. Strands of green light enveloped the jade box.
A silver radiance appeared on the jade box and blocked the green radiance.
The green radiance and the silver radiance intertwined and flickered.
After five or six breaths, the silver radiance on the jade box shone brightly and tore the green radiance apart.
"Sigh, it seems like I am also helpless." Han Li shook his head and placed the jade box back on the ground.
"Since we can't break the restriction on the jade box, we shouldn't force it.
We don't have much time left. Let's discuss the distribution of the remaining treasures. "Lin Jiu sighed and said.
"We'll follow your lead in this mission, Fellow Daoist Lin Nine. Do you have any suggestions on how we should distribute these spoils?"
Lin Seventeen looked at Lin Jiu.
"There are spiritual herbs, materials, elixirs … and Immortal Essence Stones. There are a lot of them and it is easy to distribute them.
What is more troublesome is the golden cauldron, the Dharma treasures, and the jade box, "Lin Jiu said.
"That is easy. One of us will take the cauldron, the other the Dharma treasures, and the last person will take the jade box. What do you think?" Lin Seventeen said.
"That is a good suggestion. However, who will take the cauldron and the Dharma treasures?" Lin Jiu asked.
"I have always been interested in refining elixirs. How about I take the cauldron?" Lin Seventeen cupped his hands and said.
"What a coincidence. I'm also passionate about alchemy." Lin Jiu's eyes flashed as he smiled meaningfully.
Lin Seventeen's face darkened.
Han Li calmly stood to the side as these thoughts churned in his mind.
There was no comparison between the three choices. The golden cauldron was of the highest grade and was an immortal artifact. It was worth the most. Lin Jiu's interest in refining elixirs was just an excuse.
He was planning to use the Dao of alchemy to break through the bottleneck in his cultivation. Therefore, he was very interested in this treasure.
However, he only watched from the side. He had no intention of fighting for the cauldron.
When he scanned the cauldron with his spiritual sense, he realized that there was something hidden in it. This feeling was similar to the unknown black saber that he had obtained from Fang Pan.
Coupled with the fact that the Golden Immortal Gu Jie from the Immortal Palace protected Ping Yaozi, it was hard to guarantee that Ping Yaozi had tampered with the cauldron.
If it increased the possibility of being tracked down by a Golden Immortal because he coveted this treasure, then he would absolutely not take such a risk. So, he forcefully restrained the greed in his heart.
Lin Seventeen might not have noticed it with his intermediate Perfected Immortal Realm cultivation. However, Lin Jiu was at the advanced Perfected Immortal Realm and was very meticulous. How could he not have noticed anything?
"I have been stuck in a bottleneck for many years and I urgently need this cauldron to refine elixirs. If you are willing to let me have the cauldron, I will take one-third less from the rest of the items." Lin Seventeen looked at Han Li and forced a smile.
"Ahem, since …" Han Li cleared his throat and was about to say something.
"To be honest, I have spent hundreds of years looking for a suitable cauldron. Now that I have found one that suits me, I hope that the two of you can let me have it.
As for the rest of the items, I will take two-thirds less, "Lin Jiu said before Han Li could say anything.
Han Li's eyes lit up. He seemed to be persuaded.
"Hold on!
How about this? I only want this cauldron and I don't want the rest of the spiritual herbs. How about it? "Lin Seventeen looked at the cauldron and gritted his teeth.
"Haha, I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Lin Seventeen to be so obsessed with this cauldron. It would be unreasonable of me to fight for this cauldron.
What do you think, Fellow Daoist Jiao Fifteen? "Lin Jiu smiled and turned to look at Han Li.
"Since the two of you have made up your mind, I will not snatch the cauldron away from you.
Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lin Seventeen.
If you had this cauldron when you were unconscious, you would have woken up sooner! "Han Li smiled and cupped his hands at Lin Seventeen.
"Thank you, thank you."
When Lin Seventeen heard the mockery in Han Li's voice, he was infuriated. However, when he thought back to what Han Li had just done to him, his anger dissipated. Now that he was relieved, he immediately waved his hand, releasing a burst of yellow light before stowing the pill furnace away.
He felt his heart ache when he saw the precious materials on the floor. He turned around and walked to the side.
"Which of the remaining magic treasures and jade box do you want?" Lin Jiu looked at Han Li and asked.
Han Li pointed to the magic treasures and said, "I've already lost two complete sets of flying sword spirit treasures. I'm currently lacking suitable magic treasures, so I'll take these."
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Jiao Fifteen, don't you cultivate water-based laws?
Most of these magic treasures are metal-based and are not compatible with you.
Coincidentally, I cultivate metal-based cultivation techniques, which are compatible with these magic treasures.
Speaking of which, the jade box's restriction is very strange. There must be a very precious treasure in it. I will give it to you, Fellow Daoist Jiao Fifteen, "Lin Jiu said with a smile.