Wang Ba couldn't help but have this thought in his heart.
He then suddenly realized that Zhang's Ruins and the Sea of Chaos Realm were indeed quite similar in many ways.
However, benefiting from the environnt, there were no realm limitations for cultivators in Zhang's Ruins, allowing the presence of Tribulation-Transcending Realm cultivators.
This led to many doubts in his mind.
"It's often said that Zhang's Ruins are barren, yet it can still nurture so many Tribulation-Transcending Realm cultivators... It seems that this Zhang's Ruins holds many secrets, though they are not of much relevance to ."
Yin Penglai did not delay any further, taking Wang Ba straight to the ancestral hall of the Yin Family.
However, Wang Ba naturally wasn't qualified to enter, so he rely burned an incense outside, reported his identity, and made an oath, where the terms were not excessive. It simply required that if the Yin Family were in trouble, the tributor must assist, with the reward being benefits in cultivation and so on. Wang Ba focused on the costs, and did not find any issues.
As for the benefits, he was not too concerned.
He subsequently received the tributor's identity token.
During this process, he also learned about the history of the White Canal Yin Clan, originally a royal clan within the White Canal Domain. After sweeping the Six Directions, due to favoring the royal clan, the royal clan population expanded enormously, so that eventually, the entire domain was populated with royal bloodline. When the domain was unexpectedly destroyed, they no longer claid to be royal but reverted to the surna Yin.
Since then, through tireless efforts, they gradually grew from a destroyed remnant clan to a dominant force within Zhang's Ruins.
Now, the Yin Family's clan leader is also the stabilizer of the Yin Family, the Yin Ruins Taoist Master, Great Ancestor 'Yin Tianzhi', who has been at the peak of the Tribulation-Transcending Realm middle-stage for many years, ready to break through and beco a late-stage Great Cultivator at any mont.
When introducing this, Wang Ba could see the respect on Yin Penglai's face for the Yin Ruins Taoist Master.
Obviously, this existence with a peak of the Tribulation-Transcending Realm middle-stage can be considered a top figure within the entire Zhang's Ruins.
Although he wanted to see the Yin Ruins Taoist Master in person, Wang Ba also knew that his status was insignificant right now, so he didn't speak up.
Yin Penglai took Wang Ba around, called a cultivator dressed as a steward, introduced him to Wang Ba, and then said apologetically:
"Taoist Friend Taiyi, I still need to guard outside to prevent anyone from the Supre True Buddha from sneaking in, so I can't accompany you. This steward will take you to your residence, and if you have any questions, you can ask him or outside."
Yin Penglai's attentiveness was quite thoughtful, and Wang Ba naturally appreciated it. After expressing his gratitude multiple tis, Yin Penglai quickly vanished.
"Yin Fu, at your service, Mr. Taiyi."
The steward-like cultivator bowed to Wang Ba respectfully, not showing any sign of neglect just because the host had left.
Wang Ba nodded and smiled:
"No need to be formal."
He gently played with the offering dallion in his hand, his gaze sweeping over it, and saw the word 'four' engraved on it.
Sowhat curious, he asked:
"What does this an?"
The steward respectfully replied:
"To answer Mr. Taiyi, the Yin Family's tributor is divided into nine grades. According to the Great Ancestor's rules, no matter who it is, they must start from ninth grade to accumulate rit and contribute to the Yin Family to continually advance their tributor level and enjoy many conveniences... However, perhaps the Ninth Ancestor values you highly and specially requested the Great Ancestor to grant you a fourth-grade offering dallion."
He added:
"To elevate an offering dallion from ninth to fourth grade, even for a Unification cultivator, it generally takes several hundred years. It seems the Ninth Ancestor indeed values you highly."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ba felt grateful.
However, he clearly understood these small gestures of goodwill.
Controlling talents, especially outsiders, naturally can't be done by offering all benefits upfront. Otherwise, as the outsider's realm advances, how could you still attract them?
But given his demonstrated strength and potential, if they rely gave him a ninth-grade offering dallion, it would be no different from an insult and would only anger him.
So, providing him with a middling fourth-grade offering dallion, while conveying through the steward their regard for him, was a cost-effective way to leave room for both parties. Though not an outstanding tactic, it was quite adept.
Such minor sches had long lost Wang Ba's interest to wield, yet he hadn't expected them to be used on him one day, which left him a bit unaccustod.
However, he quickly adjusted his mood, asking the steward about matters he was more concerned with:
"I heard there are many rogue cultivator trade gatherings in Zhang's Ruins, could you tell where they are held?"
The steward Yin Fu was montarily surprised but wisely didn't question Wang Ba. Instead, after so contemplation, he quickly replied:
"There are indeed nurous rogue cultivator trade gatherings in Zhang's Ruins. The nearest one is the 'She Mansion', which gathers many rogue cultivators and holds large trade events periodically. If Mr. Taiyi doesn't know how to get there, I can arrange for soone to accompany you."
"However, if you're not in a hurry, I could first take you to your residence."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ba nodded:
"That would be fine."
Yin Fu then led Wang Ba to a domain within a Taoist Field.
Immortal mountains, divine lakes, birds, and beasts at ease.
Several immortal caves were lined up on the immortal mountain, each far apart, indeed a fine place.
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