Read Novel Full Chapter 362: Slipping Through the Net
Chapter 362: Slipping Through the Net
Su Yuan's appearance had already been changed to that of the youth. It wasn't just his outward looks;the cultivation base within his body, his True Spirit aura, and everything else were identical to the youth's. He had even obtained the youth's complete memories, not a single detail missing.
Beneath this first layer of disguise, Su Yuan had also disguised himself as Su Jin, using the tag ability of the Mimicker with the [Great Power Bearing] to take on Su Jin's form.
Even if someone could see through the first layer of disguise, the second layer would be extremely difficult to penetrate.
And beneath the second layer was a third layer of disguise, a fourth layer...
Su Yuan, fully prepared and disguised as the youth, stepped into the royal palace.
"Greetings, Your Highness, the 199th Prince! You have returned!"
At the entrance to a palace, an old man hurried forward to greet him.
Su Yuan nodded. "I have decided to use my treasury privilege to exchange for a treasure."
The old man's heart gave a start. "199th Prince, you have decided?"
Su Yuan affirmed, "I have decided. I don't want to listen to a single word from any of them. I will choose the treasure I desire!"The old man's face showed hesitation.
Su Yuan snorted coldly.
"P-Prince, please follow me!"
The old man could only lead Su Yuan in the direction of the treasury.
Along the way, the old man quickly sent messages to certain individuals.
Soon, while they were still on the path, a figure strode forward with swift, decisive steps.
"Hahaha, Brother Min, long time no see!"
Su Yuan's face showed tension as he lowered his head. "Seventh Brother, what brings you here?"
"Greetings, Seventh Prince!" The old man bowed.
The Seventh Prince waved a dismissive hand at the old man, then slung an arm over Su Yuan's shoulder. "In such a hurry, where are you off to?"
Su Yuan kept his head lowered. "I... I'm going to the treasury!"
"Oh? Brother Min, you actually have a treasury qualification?" the Seventh Prince asked, feigning ignorance.
"Yes!"
The Seventh Prince sighed. "Brother Min, your brother here happens to be just one Snowsight Fruit short of completing a set for Snowsight Pills. These pills are precious advancement elixirs that can help someone break through to the Near King-level. A single batch usually yields three pills. Help me exchange for the Snowsight Fruit, and I'll give you one of the pills later, how about that?"
The Seventh Prince didn't bother beating around the bush anymore, as he had already sensed that Lu Min intended to exchange for a treasure for himself. If he didn't act now, this precious, unrestricted treasury exchange opportunity would be gone!
Su Yuan opened his mouth, about to say something.
"Wait!"
Another figure flew over like a fiery rainbow.
The Seventh Prince frowned, looking at the newcomer.
It was a person with a pair of wings sprouting from their back, fiery red wings adorned with numerous mystical patterns.
The old man was the first to bow. "Greetings, Fourth Prince!"
"Fourth Brother!" Su Yuan also called out.
The Fourth Prince chuckled. "What are you two doing here? Why not come to my palace for a visit? It's been a long time since we last gathered!"
The Seventh Prince waved his hand. "Forget it, Fourth Brother. I have something to discuss with Brother Min."
The Fourth Prince's eyes narrowed slightly before he said, "Brother Min, I heard you obtained a treasury exchange opportunity. This is an extremely rare chance. Each of us princes basically has at most one or two opportunities. Once used, they're gone! Your current strength is still low;some treasures would be useless to you even if you exchanged for them. How about this: help me exchange for a treasure, and I'll trade you ten treasures in return, enough to steadily raise your strength to the Continent-City Level. What do you say?"
The Seventh Prince couldn't help but interject, "Fourth Brother, I was here first. Why don't you talk with Brother Min later?"
The Fourth Prince's gaze turned cold. The pressure of his peak Continent-City Level domain instantly pressed down on the Seventh Prince. "Seventh Brother, what did you say?"
The Seventh Prince, also at the Continent-City Level, firmly withstood the Fourth Prince's pressure.
"Fourth Brother, first come, first served. That's the rule!"
The two were locked in a standoff, completely disregarding Su Yuan's reaction.
*No wonder,* Su Yuan thought to himself. *No wonder that kid Lu Min felt no sense of belonging to the royal family. His two older brothers don't take him seriously at all;they just see him as a ticket into the treasury. Even his personal steward isn't on his side.*
After another moment, another figure arrived.
It was an elegant woman with a demeanor as cold as ice and snow.
The old man performed the customary bow. "Greetings, Third Princess!"
The Third Princess nodded to him, then looked at Su Yuan. "Brother Min, there's no need to be troubled. I am your elder sister. I am here to support you. If they try to force you, you can always come to me!"
The Seventh Prince and Fourth Prince both looked at her simultaneously, their hearts filled with wariness. The Third Princess's realm had actually reached the Near King-level, a full major stage higher than theirs.
Su Yuan kept his head down and said, "Third Sister, they are not forcing me."
"In that case, everyone should disperse! The choice lies in Brother Min's own hands. We should not interfere with him!" the Third Sister declared.
Secretly, the Third Princess sent a mental message: *"Brother Min, there is an item in the treasury called the Frostheart Armor. It is an excellent defensive Wuji Supreme Treasure, its quality reaching the Near King-level. Once you exchange for it, it will be enough to make you virtually invincible from the start. I recommend you choose this supreme treasure."*
Su Yuan sent a mental message back to the Third Princess: *"Understood, Third Sister. I will exchange for this supreme treasure. However, I have no immediate use for it and fear others might covet it. After I exchange for it, I would like to ask Third Sister to safeguard it for a while, until my strength reaches the Continent-City Level, then I will retrieve it."*
*"Haha, no problem. Your Third Sister will definitely keep it safe for you, rest assured. If your strength isn't improving fast enough, I can give you some resources as assistance, consider it a token of your sister's affection."*
*"Third Sister, perhaps you could just place it directly into my palace's storage vault?"*
*"That works too!"*
Su Yuan then sent a mental message to the Seventh Prince: *"Seventh Brother, I will help you exchange for the Snowsight Fruit you mentioned, but you must help me advance to the Continent-City Level."*
The Seventh Prince responded with great joy: *"No problem, Brother Min. Consider your realm advancement my responsibility."*
Using the same approach, he conveyed similar terms to the Fourth Prince.
All three were extremely satisfied with "Lu Min's" choices.
All three secretly gave Su Yuan a treasure to help him navigate the treasury freely.
Then, they watched as Su Yuan proceeded towards the treasury location by himself, while they secretly intercepted other princes and princesses, preventing them from getting close to Su Yuan.
In this manner, Su Yuan smoothly arrived at the most heavily guarded place deep within the royal palace.
Guarding the royal treasury was a Near King-level elder, his profound aura as steady as a mountain.
Su Yuan approached him and said respectfully, "Elder, I wish to exchange for a treasure!"
The elder sat cross-legged on a stone platform, giving him a light, indifferent glance before saying, "Enter. You have only one chance to choose. This opportunity is enough to allow you to defy fate and change your destiny. Choose carefully!"
Su Yuan replied respectfully, "Thank you for your guidance, Elder!"
When he raised his head again, he found he was no longer outside the treasury but had appeared inside it.
Countless treasures lay before his eyes.