The Little Fox's Immortal Cultivation Encyclopedia

Chapter 96 Treasure Vault

The palace doors slowly closed, revealing that the interior of the hall appeared even more spacious than the outside.

Unlike the treasure trove filled with gold and silver that the fox had imagined, this place looked exceptionally simple and elegant. The dome was extremely high, and a tiny lamp hung above it, illuminating the hall.

Inside the hall stood wooden shelves, row upon row, stretching as far as the eye could see. The fox surveyed the room; the treasures seemed to be arranged according to some kind of pattern. However, the fox was too lazy to ponder it and decided to start by looking at the closest items.

The shelf was filled with talismans, jade seals, jade tablets, and the like. The spirit tablets glowed faintly, and every time the fox approached a treasure, a thought would travel through the spirit tablet into its mind.

"Soul-Capturing Token, capable of capturing wicked wandering souls—"

"Temple of Mount Tai for Suppressing Evil —"

The fox looked down at the next shelf.

"The mountain patrol whip, when held, can scare away mountain spirits and monsters—"

"The Torture Staff—"

After walking past several rows of shelves, it roughly figured out the pattern: the entire hall was divided into sections by type, and the items in each section served similar purposes. Just by looking at a few items, one could understand the purpose of the entire area.

Since there were sounds anyway, it didn't need to use the spirit disc to investigate one by one. Seeing that no one was around, the fox simply jumped onto the shelf and scanned the area from afar.

The fox was hopping around on the shelf when it suddenly stopped. On the shelf in front of it sat a small cart, no bigger than the palm of your hand.

The carriage was a single-shaft, two-wheeled vehicle with an exquisite frame, complete with a small canopy and even curtains. A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted from the carriage.

"The Seven-Fragrance Chariot is made by combining seven kinds of fragrant woods. It has four uses."

"With a focus on the subtle movements, one can travel a thousand miles a day, or even glide off the ground."

"The fragrance emanating from the carriage can calm the mind and soothe the nerves."

"It can protect against wind, rain, frost, and snow, and keep out insects and pests."

"It can stretch and contract at will, reaching a length of six feet and a width of over three feet when extended, and shrinking to the size of a palm, making it suitable for storage in a sleeve pocket or brocade pouch."

"It has no offensive power, can only defend against minor dangers, and can only leap three feet into the air, making it difficult to cross dangerous places; its limitations are very clear."

The fox stared intently, not taking in a single word of those so-called flaws.

The fox can lie on the car, and the car can travel on its own—isn't that the greatest use it can have?

"Want to give it a try?"

The fox nodded repeatedly, then suddenly jumped up in fright, nearly falling off the shelf.

"How come some people walk without making a sound!"

It turned around abruptly and saw an elderly man with gray hair standing to the side, smiling at it.

"Who are you? How did you get in!"

The old man bowed to the fox: "I am the treasurer here, and I have been guarding this place for nearly 120 years, so of course I can come in. I saw that you were having a great time just now, so I didn't dare to disturb you. But now that I see you squatting here in a dilemma for almost 15 minutes, I dare to say a word."

He raised his hand and gently touched it, and the seal on the car was immediately removed.

The fox channeled its magic into the carriage. The carriage trembled slightly, gradually unfolding, releasing a fragrant aroma that permeated the surroundings. The fox crawled into the carriage; it was just the right size for it to lie down and roll over comfortably. The floor of the carriage was warm and cozy, making it very comfortable to lie on.

"Would you like to take a ride, young friend?"

The fox nodded repeatedly.

He waved to the surroundings, and the wooden frames moved aside on their own, making room for a small space.

The car moved as the fox thought. The fox lay inside the car, carefully sensing its surroundings. If it hadn't seen the wooden frames on both sides move backward, it wouldn't have known it was running.

"This is fun!" The fox became excited and drove the little car around the palace, crashing and circling endlessly.

"Young friend," the treasurer said, "if you keep turning around like this, this old man will get dizzy."

The fox then stopped, still wanting more.

"Are there any similar ones?"

"The car you chose is one of a kind in the garage, and it suits your taste perfectly. If you were to look for a similar one, it would just be a different model, which would be a waste of this rare opportunity."

"That makes sense." The fox nodded and asked, "What did the other spirits choose?"

"Haha, this is interesting. Most of those spirits are eyeing offensive magic weapons and power-enhancing pills. It's rare to see someone with your temperament, young friend."

"That's because they're not as clever as foxes."

"What you say is quite right, young friend," the old man said with a smile. "If you trust me, why don't you listen to what I have to say?"

"you say."

"Let me ask you a few questions first, young friend. What cultivation method are you practicing now? What stage has your cultivation reached? And what do you usually do?"

The fox had a good impression of the old man and honestly said, "The fox cultivates the Six Qi Method, and now—"

"I see." The old man nodded, his tone gentle. "Although I am not very proficient in the Six Qi Method, I do know a little about it. This method follows the natural order and the times, emphasizing resonance with heaven and earth and proceeding slowly. Since you have chosen this path and are progressing so smoothly, you should not be too hasty."

"In that case, we can rule out most of the elixirs and spiritual materials. Let me recommend a few to you; see if they suit your taste."

"The first item is the Moon Essence Nourishing Elixir Pendant. Its most important function is to automatically gather the Yin energy scattered throughout the world, helping you stabilize your inner elixir."

The fox nodded: Sure, it's perfect since foxes are too lazy to go out in winter, this will solve that problem.

"The second item is the nine-jointed calamus in that box. Ordinary calamus can only be used in medicine, but this one with nine joints per inch can connect with the divine, benefit the nine orifices, and help you cultivate your third tail as soon as possible. Moreover, this medicine is mild and not something for quick results."

The fox nodded: "A long tail is the most important thing for a fox spirit; the longer it grows, the closer one gets to becoming a celestial fox."

The old man continued, "The third item is a spiritual artifact. I observe that you seem to lack methods for self-defense. The Six Qi Technique does not emphasize fierce attacks, and you are kind-hearted. Therefore, it is natural not to choose those with strong malevolent energy."

He pointed his finger, and a piece of moon-colored silk floated over: "This is the Plain Moon Silk. It has some connection with you. It was made by a senior of the fox clan using his shed tail hair, mixed with celestial silkworm silk, and slowly refined with the help of moonlight."

"It was originally three zhang long, as soft as flowing clouds. If infused with spiritual power, its length could be changed at will."

"Because of its origin, the silk is imbued with illusionary power. Those entangled by it will become disoriented, as if in a dream, and lose the ability to resist, but it will not harm their lives or damage their cultivation. Even if they encounter a powerful spell, they can shake the silk open in front of them to deflect seven or eight parts of the force."

The fox nodded: "Good stuff. I'm not very good at fighting. If I have this, I can handle those wandering spirits and the like more easily."

"The last item is the freezing bell; ringing it will freeze you in place—"

besides!"

The fox hesitated. This old man was indeed the treasurer; he had said something that appealed to the fox's heart. However, the fox could only choose two items.

"Wait a moment, let the fox think about it."

The old man smiled and nodded, somewhat expectant: what choice will this little fox ultimately make?

"Could the fox sneak away while this guy isn't looking and stuff all these treasures into its tail?"

The fox thought about it seriously.

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