Doraemon's pouch was a mysterious anomaly, seemingly connected to a vast, enigmatic dimension. Items placed within could be stored almost without limit, able to contain countless treasures. However, there was one strange condition—retrieving anything required bribing Doraemon. In that sense, it behaved as if it were alive.
Even more peculiar, the pouch had the power to transform its contents—sometimes beneficially, sometimes disastrously. On the downside, a rare treasure might emerge as nothing more than a pack of spicy chips or cat treats. On the upside, an item could be upgraded, its rank elevated or fundamentally transformed, possibly even becoming a magical artifact or divine weapon.
Such was Doraemon's unique power.
Putting treasures in was easy. Getting them out? A whole different story. It was a gamble—you could lose everything or win big. It all came down to luck and fate. Due to its unpredictable nature, Yi Tianxing determined it wasn't suitable as a national treasure vault. No one wanted their rare materials to randomly turn into cat biscuits or fish cookies.
Following the three previously revealed items came a fourth: a golden palace. Entirely radiant and dazzling, this magnificent Golden Hall shone with blinding brilliance—it was, in fact, the legendary Golden House.
"Heavenly treasure—the Golden House, also known as the House of Gold. The phrase 'Within books lie beauties as fair as jade, and wealth as grand as a golden house' is no exaggeration. This treasure symbolizes boundless wealth and prosperity. It can store vast riches and enhances the growth and evolution of rare herbs and treasures placed within."
Indeed, this treasure was impressive.
"But it's so flashy…" Yi Tianxing thought silently. "Too high-profile. Better to be discreet—low-key luxury is the way."
Despite the Golden House's utility, he still preferred the Star-Seizing Tower (Zhaixing Tower). Not only could it hold vast quantities of treasure, it could also nurture them—and without the garish luxury of the Golden House.
After careful consideration, Yi Tianxing finally made his choice: he would exchange for the Star-Seizing Tower. It was perfect for constructing a national treasure vault.
"Zhaixing Tower suits the Great Yi Dynasty perfectly. As for something like the Yuanmingyuan, with its endless gardens and scenery, it would make the ideal royal garden if fully developed. Its landscape changes with thought alone—mountains, rivers, and elegant features. Truly breathtaking."
Although he chose the Zhaixing Tower, he wasn't about to let the Yuanmingyuan slip away.
This legendary garden was a miracle of architecture, combining the cultural essence of Chinese dynasties into one place. Integrating it with the royal palace would add immense charm and mystique. It would enrich the living space and aesthetic of the entire palace complex.
The original Yuanmingyuan was a Qing Dynasty marvel, consisting of Yuanmingyuan, Changchun Garden, and Qichun Garden—collectively known as the Three Yuanming Gardens. With over 150 scenic spots and more than 200,000 square meters of structures across 350 hectares, it was called the Garden of All Gardens.
But this treasure version was even more extraordinary. Not limited to Qing architecture, it blended all dynastic styles from across Chinese history, forming a true "Garden of Gardens." As its rank increased, it could expand and transform further—growing into a legendary landscape encompassing Chinese civilization.
Yi Tianxing was absolutely unwilling to miss out on this one-of-a-kind treasure. If he did, he might never get another chance.
"Once fused with the palace, the entire palace would be elevated to a realm of magnificence that defied belief."
That decided it.
However, the cost was staggering.
"The Zhaixing Tower costs five million merit points. The Yuanmingyuan? A full ten million. And these are just the base Yellow-grade versions!"
Yi Tianxing couldn't help but gasp. Merit points were hard-earned, but truly valuable treasures came with outrageous price tags.
"This is what they call 'spending like crazy.' I'm going to be broke!"
Even the Zhaixing Tower, though it appeared as a nine-story structure at Yellow-grade, only had the first and second floors in solid form. The rest—floors three through nine—were illusory, requiring vast amounts of rare treasures to gradually materialize the upper levels.
This process involved transforming stored resources into stellar energy, turning each treasure into a "star" to form a miniature starry sky within the tower. This in turn would attract starlight from the cosmos to further temper and evolve the tower's structure.
The more treasures, the faster the transformation.
"Since the tower evolves through treasures, it only makes sense to use it as the finest treasure vault."
Yi Tianxing made up his mind.
"Doraemon's pouch and the Golden House may not serve as treasure vaults, but they're still rare and valuable. They'll find their use eventually."
So he bought those too.
Doraemon's pouch: 3 million merit points.
Golden House: 3 million merit points.
Zhaixing Tower and Yuanmingyuan: 15 million combined.
Total: 21 million merit points gone in a blink.
And that wasn't even all of it.
"This is just the appetizer. Time to fill the vault with rare items!"
Yi Tianxing began sorting through the pill section of the vault.
First on the list: Blood Origin Pills. These could enhance qi and blood, strengthen mana and true essence, and a single one could be worth days or weeks of cultivation. They worked for Sea of Divine Will Realm cultivators, Life Aperture Realm cultivators, and body refiners alike.
They were incredibly cheap—just 1 merit point each.
"Let's take 30 million of these."
These pills were formed from the essence of fallen creatures on the battlefield, infused with spiritual energy. They were pure, ten-grade pills without impurity—true spiritual pills. Unlike traditional pills, they had no demonic residue or ill effects.
They could easily cause a massive surge in strength across the Great Yi Dynasty's ranks.
Other pills also caught his attention:
Bone Tempering Pills: Crafted from Bone-Washing Grass, these could harden and refine bones to an extreme. They caused searing pain but increased bone strength dramatically. (Yellow-grade)
Transformation Pills: Containing detoxifying herbs, they protected against poisons and miasma, helped recover from injuries, and sustained vitality. (Profound-grade)
These might not be top-tier, but they were practical, and the ingredients could be cultivated with effort. His alchemists, like Qiu Weiming, could easily handle them.
Some pills, however, were beyond reach for now:
Dao Pill
Heaven-Mending Pill
Revival Immortal Pill
Each one was a supreme treasure.
The Dao Pill, for instance, was made from the fruit of the Dao Comprehension Tea Tree and dozens of rare herbs. It allowed the user to enter a mystical Dao Comprehension Realm, where they could rapidly deepen their understanding of the Great Dao.
"One pill: 100 million merit points. Still worth it."
Despite the price, Yi Tianxing exchanged for a few—one or two of each, to serve as the crown jewels of the Zhaixing Tower.
Other materials followed:
Great Luo Immortal Gold
Nine-Colored Coral
Mermaid's Tears
Five-Colored Divine Stones
Rainbow Mica
Each one a precious material rarely found in the outside world. He grabbed anything rare and difficult to obtain, spending merit points like water.
"If it's hard to find, if it's rare, just buy it."
This was true madness.
But for Yi Tianxing, who now controlled a vast realm and faced enemies and opportunities alike, this was just the beginning.