A Girl Dies Every Day in Her Dream Life 178

Chapter 178: The Blood Sea Secret Realm

“Eh? So it’s okay now?”

Luo Xue was stunned. She had thought the innkeeper was lying to her.

The Treasure Pavilion in the Ancient Demon Lands was similar to the one in the caged world, mainly dealing in pills and magical treasures, not offering accommodation…

The reason Luo Xue hadn’t entered earlier was partly because the manager seemed to be talking to other Nangong disciples, and she didn’t want to be seen.

And also, seeing that the Treasure Pavilion here wasn’t much different from the one she knew… Luo Xue hesitated.

“You are a young mistress of the Nangong clan, so naturally, a room is reserved for you in the Treasure Pavilion.” The manager forced a smile, then looked at Luo Xue again and said, “But you seem a bit…”

He didn’t dare to say “you don’t look like one.” After all, Luo Xue’s simple attire didn’t match the image of the Nangong clan, who controlled the entire Sacred Land.

However, the soul imprint on this token was indeed hers, it couldn’t be fake.

“Oh, I’m from a distant branch family, quite remote.” Luo Xue said casually. This was the excuse she had prepared beforehand. “Can those from distant branches also stay here?”

“A distant branch… no wonder the token’s style is a bit different from the ones I’ve seen.” The manager nodded thoughtfully, then immediately replied, “Of course, the Treasure Pavilion welcomes you, Miss.”

Even the most distant branch family members, as long as they were confirmed to be Nangong disciples, would receive preferential treatment.

Just providing accommodation. The Treasure Pavilion had plenty of spare rooms, all prepared for Nangong disciples.

Similar to the Imperial Capital, the entire Nangong Sacred Land was also divided into rings, but there were only ten, the inner three rings being the residences of the branch families closest to the main family, which resided in a small world secret realm.

And this small world secret realm was the true Nangong Sacred Land.

As an ancient clan, the Nangong clan’s foundation was much deeper than that of the imperial family.

At least, the imperial family hadn’t yet mastered a small world secret realm like the Nangong Sacred Land, which could accommodate cultivators above the Sea Crossing Realm.

Therefore, the Immortal Emperor could only use his great power to build the imperial palace complex on the mountain peak and set up a massive restriction for protection.

Although grand and magnificent, it was a compromise.

The Nangong Sacred Land didn’t need such measures. Small world secret realms were naturally concealed, and all those entering and leaving the Sacred Land had to pass through the gate of the secret realm, making it easy to monitor.

And in case of danger, the Sacred Land could also seal the gate, completely isolating itself from the outside world, greatly ensuring its safety.

Compared to the imperial palace complex, this was a much grander undertaking, a foundation only ancient clans possessed.

“I see, thank you.” Luo Xue breathed a sigh of relief. “Take me to my room first, I’m a bit tired.”

For a week, Luo Xue hadn’t stopped traveling, almost without sleep.

Foundation Establishment cultivators could indeed go without sleep for a long time, but that was under normal circumstances.

Luo Xue had been constantly traveling, carefully avoiding the hidden dangers in the wilderness, and she was exhausted.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t need to find an inn to rest.

“Miss, we need to register you first. It’s just a formality.” The manager took out a jade slip and placed it before Luo Xue respectfully. “Apologies for the trouble.”

“It’s fine.”

Luo Xue placed her Nangong Token on the jade slip, which instantly flashed with a purple light. The token’s imprint was successfully recorded.

This meant that the Nangong Token wasn’t fake, and with the matching aura, it confirmed that Luo Xue was the owner.

The manager secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If Luo Xue had a fake token, it would be troublesome. He couldn’t just ignore it.

Especially with two members of the Nangong clan currently in the Treasure Pavilion, it would be even more difficult to handle.

“Please wait a moment, Miss, I’ll have someone escort you to your room.” The manager said respectfully, then waved towards the inside. “Xin’er, come here and take this miss to the VIP room.”

“Okay, Father, I’m coming!”

A little girl, even shorter than Luo Xue, ran over, looked up at Luo Xue with wide eyes, and asked curiously,

“Are you a young mistress of the Nangong family?”

“…Sort of.” Luo Xue touched her nose.

“Don’t be rude!” The manager scolded in a low voice. “Quickly take the miss to her room!”

He nodded apologetically at Luo Xue. “This is my daughter, she doesn’t know any better, please forgive her, Miss.”

“It’s fine.” Luo Xue smiled. “Childish innocence, quite cute.”

“Sister Nangong, follow me!”

Xin’er took Luo Xue’s hand and skipped towards the interior of the Treasure Pavilion.

The manager seemed a bit helpless, but he was also secretly observing Luo Xue’s expression.

Luo Xue naturally knew his intentions. Instead of having a saleswoman guide them, he had his daughter do it, probably hoping to make a connection.

Being able to connect with a member of the Nangong clan, even if it was just a distant branch family member, might bring some benefits in the future.

Luo Xue didn’t mind. She just wanted to find a safe place to rest, she was truly exhausted.

After taking Luo Xue to her room, before the manager could even tidy up, Nangong Mian’s voice came from the VIP room.

“Big Sister, can I have one more?”

“…You’re already holding a magical artifact that can only be used by Soul Transformation cultivators. Don’t push it.”

“But…”

“Fake crying won’t work either.”

Nangong Mian, with a sullen face, pushed Nangong Ling’s wheelchair out. The saleswomen beside them, although maintaining their smiles, had sweat on their foreheads, showing the mental torment they had just endured.

The manager hurried over and asked respectfully,

“Ladies, have you finished choosing?”

“Yes.” Nangong Ling nodded slightly and took out a blood-red hairpin, placing it on the counter. “This one, put it on my tab.”

“This… isn’t this the Sacred Blood Bone Hairpin? Are you sure you want this?”

The manager was surprised. This was a high-grade magical artifact, said to be refined from the feather bone of the ancient divine beast, the Phoenix.

That wasn’t the point. The point was… this hairpin wasn’t suitable for body cultivators. It mainly amplified the secret techniques of the Nangong clan.

Clearly, Nangong Mian had chosen a magical treasure she couldn’t even use, just because it was the most valuable…

“Yes,” Nangong Ling said helplessly, even her usually calm and dignified expression showing a hint of resignation. “Since she wants it, let her have it.”

She clearly understood her younger sister.

This girl never looked at whether something was useful, only at its price…

Nangong Mian, the Tianlie Auction House’s number one customer, wasn’t just a title. Before the secret realms were closed off to her, she single-handedly supported half of the Tianlie Auction House’s daily business.

“This… alright, I’ll register it for you right away.”

The manager picked up the jade slip on the counter, then realized he had taken the wrong one and quickly put it down.

Nangong Ling noticed this small detail. She clearly remembered that there was no jade slip on the counter when they arrived.

This kind of jade slip was connected to the main family. Since it wasn’t for registering items, it could only be for registering personnel.

Could it be… that someone from the Nangong clan had been to the Treasure Pavilion recently?

After some busywork, the manager respectfully handed the Sacred Blood Bone Hairpin to Nangong Mian.

Nangong Mian happily took it and put it away in her storage ring.

“Manager, has anyone else from the Nangong family been here?” Nangong Ling asked curiously.

“Oh… yes, a young mistress came to rest here earlier.” The manager replied.

“Hmm?” Nangong Mian raised an eyebrow. “Is there actually another idiot who would spend their points on staying here?”

“…Xiao Mian, watch your language.”

Nangong Ling’s brow twitched slightly. Why did she have such a younger sister…

The manager broke out in a cold sweat, not daring to say anything…

“Is there something wrong?” Nangong Mian pouted. “Staying here costs points, and points are so precious, I don’t even have much…”

“That’s because you always cause trouble. How could the clan elders reward you with points?” Nangong Ling sighed.

However, spending points to stay at the Treasure Pavilion was indeed extravagant.

Within the Nangong clan, points were much more valuable than spirit jades. Even if they had to stay outside, they wouldn’t choose the Treasure Pavilion.

Although the Treasure Pavilion had the best rooms and the most comfortable environment for cultivation, not everyone could afford it…

“I wonder who it is…”

Nangong Mian picked up the jade slip and scanned its contents with her Divine Sense.

The next moment, she was surprised.

“Nangong Jiao? And from the main family? But I’ve… never heard of her?”

“Main family?” The manager’s expression was also surprised. “When Miss Nangong Jiao checked in, she said she was from a distant branch family…”

“Impossible, this is the token imprint of the main family.”

Nangong Mian took out her own Nangong Token and placed it on the counter. The manager looked closely and confirmed that it was indeed the same style as Miss Nangong Jiao’s token.

No wonder it looked slightly different from the ones he had seen before, so it was from the main family…

“Should I go and check?”

Nangong Mian was immediately interested, but she was stopped by Nangong Ling.

“What are you planning now?”

“Just to meet her, I’ve never met this little sister before,” Nangong Mian rubbed her hands together. “There aren’t many descendants in the main family. It’s good to get to know each other…”

“Don’t you know your own reputation? Don’t scare the little girl.”

Nangong Ling rolled her eyes. To her, most of the clan members were considered “little girls.”

“But…”

Nangong Mian wanted to say something, but Nangong Ling grabbed her and dragged her out of the Treasure Pavilion.

The manager escorted them to the door, and after they left, he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

War God was still manageable, but Miss Nangong Mian was truly as unpredictable as the rumors said, quite troublesome to deal with.

However…

The manager looked back, frowning slightly.

Why would this Miss Nangong Jiao deliberately conceal her identity?

The status of a main family member was very precious. The Nangong clan had many branches, but the younger generation of the main family usually didn’t exceed a hundred people.

Within the Nangong Sacred Land, the descendants of the main family were almost equivalent to the princes and princesses of the imperial family.

It was only because of Nangong Mian’s personality that everyone avoided her… Otherwise, which main family descendant wouldn’t be surrounded by people trying to curry favor?

“Forget it, the affairs of the main family… it’s better for people like us… not to get involved.”

The manager shook his head, pretending he hadn’t heard or seen anything.

Since she said she was from a distant branch, then she was from a distant branch.

…

Inside the room.

After bringing Luo Xue to her room, Xin’er pulled over a small stool and sat at the door, diligently guarding.

Luo Xue found this strange and asked,

“Why are you staying here?”

“I have to serve you,” Xin’er looked at Luo Xue and blinked. “Daddy said I have to guard the door. If you need anything, just call.”

“I… probably won’t.” Luo Xue was a bit troubled, but it also seemed inappropriate to just ask Xin’er to leave, so she sighed. “Why don’t you come in and sit?”

“No, no, I can’t go in. I’ll just sit here. If you need anything, just call me.” Xin’er’s attitude was firm, shaking her head vehemently.

“…Alright.”

Since Xin’er insisted, Luo Xue didn’t press further and entered the room.

Upon entering, Luo Xue was stunned by the pure spiritual energy that washed over her.

Not to mention the luxurious decorations, which Luo Xue didn’t understand, just based on the concentration of spiritual energy, this room was definitely not cheap.

Luo Xue sensed carefully. It would take at least a Nascent Soul level spirit-gathering formation to achieve this effect.

The consumption of such a formation was naturally very high, and it would also drain the surrounding spiritual energy.

If such a formation wasn’t set up in a blessed land, it would attract trouble…

Clearly, the eighth ring of the Nangong Sacred Land wasn’t a blessed land, and there were no signs of the surrounding spiritual energy being drained.

To have such abundant spiritual energy, it could only be powered by spirit jades.

“As expected of the Nangong clan, enjoying such a luxurious cultivation room without even paying…”

Luo Xue marveled at their extravagance, then washed up and went to bed, to alleviate her exhaustion from the past few days.

“…”

In her sleep, Luo Xue seemed to hear many people talking around her, their voices noisy and chaotic, annoying her.

She subconsciously waved her hand, and the voices disappeared.

Finally, she could sleep peacefully…

…

“After being dormant for several days, there are signs of disturbance in the Blood Sea Secret Realm. The outside cultivators who entered haven’t returned, I’m afraid…”

“Inform everyone, prepare to send in the second batch.”