When system cheat becomes rampant!

"Thank you," said Xiang Beifei.

"You must be careful," He Yunfang warned again.

——

Tiger's Keep Pass is actually a city, but this city is much larger than Chi Mu City and Divine Feather City, with part of the crane race's industries distributed here.

Xiang Beifei landed on the street, bustling with people and vendors everywhere. He followed the address given by He Yunfang and soon arrived at a shop.

The shop had the large words "Crane Cloak" written on it, where the crane race specifically sold their ultra-strong defensive cloaks.

He walked into the shop, where a few customers were selecting Crane Cloaks. From the Qi-Controlling stage to the Heavenly Connection stage, Crane Cloaks of different tiers could withstand varying degrees of attack. Although they were not very useful for those in the Immortal Realm, they were very effective for anyone below it.

The crane race's crane feather products were of excellent quality and affordable and could assist in flying, gaining the favor of many customers. Additionally, they sold various crane feather flying blades, which were sharp and powerful, capable of attacking automatically. Of course, they also had crane feather messengers, which could deliver messages over long distances using crane feathers.

"Sir, what would you like?"

Upon Xiang Beifei's entry into the shop, a crane race attendant enthusiastically approached to serve him. Xiang Beifei entered the city in human form this time, so the attendant immediately noticed that Xiang Beifei's strength was at least in the Immortal Realm.

"I've come to see the shopkeeper He Xingchang; Chief He sent me here." Xiang Beifei handed a luminous white crane feather to the attendant.

The moment the attendant touched the crane feather, he immediately sensed the aura of their clan leader on it. This was an extremely prestigious token of the crane race, his expression immediately turned serious, and he dared not be negligent, quickly and respectfully saying, "This way, sir."

The attendant led Xiang Beifei to the inner hall, through a corridor, and arrived at the back hall.

"Shopkeeper, a token from the clan leader." The attendant called to an elderly man in his fifties in the distance.

"A token from the clan leader?"

The old man, who was reconciling accounts, rushed over upon hearing this, scrutinizing Xiang Beifei with confusion. He did not recognize Xiang Beifei, and very few in the entire crane race actually knew him.

However, when his eyes fell on the crane feather in Xiang Beifei's hand, the crane feather immediately gleamed, followed by the authoritative voice of He Yunfang reverberating in the shopkeeper's ear.

"He Xingchang, this is a distinguished guest of our crane race, treat him as you would me; his command is my command, meet all his requests and entertain him well!"

This familiar aura promptly jolted the shopkeeper's spirits.

The shopkeeper quickly set aside his accounts, approached Xiang Beifei, and knelt in supplication, "Your humble servant, He Xingchang, pays respects to you, sir."

The attendant beside him also knelt tremblingly, having just heard He Yunfang's voice, who is the Supreme clan leader of their crane race; they dared not disobey the leader's command.

"No need for formalities."

Xiang Beifei waved his hand, a surge of energy lifting the two up.

He Xingchang carefully asked, "How should I address you, sir? Forgive my poor eyesight for not recognizing your distinguished identity."

His cultivation is at the late Heavenly Connection stage, but such strength is insignificant in the Edge Corner Airspace. To his view, Xiang Beifei, appearing human, must be in the Immortal Realm; he just couldn't identify the other person's identity at the moment.

"I am—um, a friend of your clan leader's; you can call me Young Master Xiang," Xiang Beifei replied.

"Yes, Young Master Xiang."

He Xingchang didn't dare inquire further; even if Xiang Beifei wasn't of the crane race, holding the clan feather meant an intimate friendship with the clan leader. Otherwise, the clan leader wouldn't casually hand out the clan feather to anyone, deserving his respect.

"What does Young Master Xiang require of your humble servant?" He Xingchang inquired.

"Regarding the recently appeared ancient relic, how much information have you gathered? Please provide me with a copy," Xiang Beifei said.

"Young Master Xiang, please hold on a moment."

He Xingchang was highly efficient, and in no time, respectfully handed Xiang Beifei a document on the relic.

"Young Master Xiang, according to the latest information gathered, the ancient relic has been constantly moving and an hour ago, it moved approximately three thousand miles south of Heavenly Segment Gate," He Xingchang reported.

Heavenly Segment Gate is a kind of road marker set in the void by the Dao Palace.

The Edge Corner Airspace is vast. Often, when everyone traverses the void, they rely solely on the formations of various cities for guidance. Without specific markers, they can easily get lost.

The Dao Palace has set up route gates at specific locations within the Edge Corner Airspace, specifically to guide cultivators flying through the void.

He Xingchang is responsible for gathering various information, even marking out the drifting patterns of ancient relics on paper.

"This ancient relic, ten thousand years ago, belonged to the Rushou Tribe relics. This relic is very mysterious, appearing at irregular intervals. Sometimes, it appears once in thousands of years; other times, it might appear several times within days. It first appeared two months ago, six hundred li north of the Heavenly Pivot Gate."

He Xingchang gave Xiang Beifei a detailed introduction to the Rushou Tribe relics, specially explaining the distance between each void route gate and how to reach the relic.

"Young Master Xiang, there are currently teams forming at Tiger's Keep Pass, preparing to go there together. If you wish to find a companion, I can contact someone for you," He Xingchang continued.

"I'll observe the situation first. If necessary, I'll inform you," Xiang Beifei replied.

"Yes, in that case, please take this. If you need our assistance, simply infuse your Spiritual Power into this crane feather, and I will rush to assist you at once."

He Xingchang handed another golden crane feather to Xiang Beifei, following He Yunfang's orders, ensuring he met all of Xiang Beifei's needs meticulously, leaving nothing undone.

"Thank you for your trouble."

"Not at all, it's what I should do," He Xingchang quickly bowed and said.

Xiang Beifei received the information, gaining a general understanding of the Rushou Tribe relics, knowing how to reach them.

He walked out, took a few steps, then stopped and asked, "How old are you this year?"

"Replying to Young Master Xiang, I am five hundred and twenty-six years old this year, a collateral relative of the crane race. By seniority, I am Miss He Qing's maternal uncle, now a chief steward of the crane race, responsible for managing crane race properties," He Xingchang quickly responded.

Although he is higher in seniority than He Qing, in the power-oriented Edge Corner Airspace, no matter how old he is, if his cultivation isn't sufficient, he remains a subordinate. Also, due to being a collateral relative, he has to show respect to He Qing.

"Cultivate well, break through to the Immortal Realm early. The crane race needs growth."

Xiang Beifei patted He Xingchang's shoulder before leaving.

At that moment, He Xingchang suddenly trembled violently, as if struck by lightning, standing dumbfounded with an incredulous expression!

The nearby clerk found it odd and asked, "What's wrong, Manager?"

He Xingchang's body uncontrollably shook. Unable to believe it, he reached out his hand, gazing at his connected spirit.

"My spirit... my spirit..."

He Xingchang had long been at the late stage of Heavenly Connection, his cultivation stagnating at this stage for over a hundred years, unable to break through to the Immortal Realm!

The crane race enjoys longevity, but without entering the Immortal Realm, their lifespan is about five hundred years, granted by longevity-enhancing treasures.

He Xingchang knew his lifespan waned, yet he couldn't break through the Immortal Realm barrier. Longevity-enhancing treasures offered minimal benefit, his perspective accepting the inevitable end.

Unexpectedly, Xiang Beifei's casual pat guided his spirit. He felt his spirit cleared, achieving a newfound understanding of Crane Dao!

He vaguely touched the threshold of the Immortal Realm!

It was as if he found a door leading to the Immortal Realm in darkness!

Xiang Beifei offered He Xingchang guidance, expediting his breakthrough to the Immortal Realm.

This was initially meant for Elder Luo, but giving it to the crane race first was acceptable; another Immortal Realm member fortified their power against the Dao Palace.

"Thank you! Thank you, Young Master Xiang!"

Although Xiang Beifei had already disappeared, He Xingchang still knelt in the direction he left, gratefully kowtowing three times.

This was a tremendous favor!

His breakthrough to the Immortal Realm was imminent!