In the bustling Great Wilderness City, on a vibrant street, a peculiar building emerged unnoticed. At first glance, it appeared inconspicuous, but upon closer inspection, the building seemed to embody profound Heavenly principles. In front of the building, a handsome man in azure attire, with a tall and graceful figure, stood on a stool, struggling to hang a plaque on the door frame.
"Heavenly Secret Pavilion! What a bold tone! The couplet is intriguing. The upper part: deciphering Yin and Yang, understanding the sun and moon in the palm. The lower part: bridging ancient and modern, revealing Yin and Yang, concealing the universe in one's sleeves. The horizontal inscription: The Secrets of Heaven can be measured!"
"Tsk tsk, is this person a fool? How dare he speak such grandiloquent words?"
"The Secrets of Heaven are unpredictable. Those who pry into it are bound to face calamity. Doesn't this young man understand?"
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Onlookers in the vicinity observed the shop's plaque, sparking the interest of many. Of course, some approached with genuine curiosity, while others merely came to witness a spectacle. In a world where strength reigned supreme, interest in the Secrets of Heaven existed, but even Supreme Emperors dared not interfere with its workings. Even if they comprehended it, they wouldn't dare divulge such knowledge.
However, this small shop boldly proclaimed itself as the Heavenly Secret Pavilion! It was akin to challenging the very order of this world! Revealing the Secrets of Heaven even once might result in the shop owner succumbing to the backlash of the Heavenly Secret.
"The Heavenly Secret Pavilion opens its doors today. Welcome, esteemed guests, to support my humble establishment."
After hanging the sign, Li Yun hopped off the stool. He dusted off his clothes and, facing the bystanders, gracefully cupped his hands.
He is the owner of Heavenly Secret Pavilion.
Originally not from this world, Li Yun found himself in this unfamiliar realm upon awakening one day. In a world where the powerful reshaped landscapes and the weak faced peril at every turn, Li Yun considered himself fortunate. Upon crossing into this world, he discovered the existence of a system—the Heavenly Secret System!
As the name suggested, this system could deduce the Heavenly Secrets. Anyone entering the Heavenly Secret Pavilion would have their past and future laid bare for scrutiny. This scrutiny wasn't without limits, however. Each inquiry consumed a certain amount of Secret Points. The stronger or more promising the individual, the more points it cost to unveil their Heavenly Secrets.
Acquiring Secret Points was straightforward.
Anything deemed valuable could be exchanged with the system, including but not limited to Martial Arts, Divine Arts, Secret Techniques, Elixirs, and other precious materials. Li Yun, as the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, could use these points to exchange for cultivation methods, martial arts, elixirs, and the ability to peer into others' secrets.
It's worth noting that elixirs and martial arts obtained through the system were exclusive to Li Yun's use. This restriction eliminated the possibility of venturing into a second line of business.
"Until my strength is sufficient, I fear I won't be able to step out of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion," Li Yun pondered, aware that revealing Heavenly Secrets invited backlash from the Heavenly Dao.
In the world of martial arts, there's a saying, and it's even more applicable in the world of fantasy. Only the Heavenly Secret Pavilion can shield one from the perception of Heavenly Dao, suppressing those with formidable skills and placing oneself in an invincible state. Leaving the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is akin to seeking death!
"Now that everything is in place, I only lack someone destined to arrive," Li Yun glanced over the crowd on the street. Most were ordinary spectators, with only a few possessing cultivation, albeit with insufficient strength to offer anything valuable. To reap rewards, one had to wait for prominent clients. However, attracting such clients proved to be a tricky matter.
Shaking his head, Li Yun dismissed further thoughts. Those meant to come would arrive, and those who didn't want to, given his strength, couldn't be coerced into the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. It was better to patiently wait.
Returning inside the pavilion, Li Yun brewed a pot of hot tea, leisurely reclining on a long bench, engrossed in a book.
Just when Li Yun was reading a book, outside the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, a white-clad girl with an air of chilliness, adorned in a white gown and carrying an ancient-looking sword, entered the scene like a heavenly snow lotus blossoming in the wind.
Within a three-yard radius of her, no one dared to stand. The girl, with keen interest, gazed at the three words of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, revealing a hint of curiosity.
"The Secrets of Heaven can be measured? Even my master can't achieve this. I'd like to see who the audacious one is, daring to make such a bold claim!" she murmured to herself, taking a step toward the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.
As soon as she entered the building, the girl sensed something amiss. Inside the pavilion, the atmosphere exuded a simple and elegant charm, with each item appearing ordinary individually but emitting an indescribable charm when arranged together. It carried a natural flow reminiscent of the great Dao.
"Something's strange," she thought, though she couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.
"Miss Liu!" At the moment of her bewilderment, a clear voice resonated from the side. Li Yun, in azure attire, wearing a smile, rose from the bench, extending a hand in greeting.
"After traveling countless miles to reach Great Wilderness City, facing numerous challenges along the way, why not first have a cup of hot tea?"