Seeing Xue Bingning's surprised expression, Luo Lie knew that this waist token was not simple, and he also understood that the seemingly ordinary Carefree Pavilion was likely even more extraordinary.

"Where did you get this?"

Xue Bingning stepped forward, took the waist token, and examined it carefully. "This is indeed the Carefree Silver Dragon Token."

Luo Lie replied, "It's from Tailai."

"Hmm? Who?" Xue Bingning thought she had misheard.

"Tailai, my chief steward. He sought death and used this token to ask me to grant it to him. He also mentioned that there are no more than five of these tokens in the entire Northern Waters Kingdom, and not many people recognize them."

Luo Lie briefly explained the situation.

Xue Bingning, somewhat surprised, nodded. "So it's from Tailai. What he said isn't wrong. As far as I know, there are only three in the Northern Waters Kingdom. This should be the fourth. As for those who recognize it, indeed, there are very few, even among the Council of Elders of the royal family, probably not many have heard of it."

Luo Lie said, "Bingning, could you introduce me to what this so-called Carefree Silver Dragon Token is all about?"

Xue Bingning pondered for a moment before giving him a detailed introduction.

To talk about this waist token, one must first clarify the Carefree Pavilion.

If it were an ordinary place, the number of Carefree Silver Dragon Tokens wouldn't matter, and it wouldn't attract attention.

The Carefree Pavilion, on the surface, engages in auctions, trade, and other commercial activities, but in reality, they secretly control no fewer than twenty minor kingdoms, and among these small kingdoms, a few could easily swallow the Northern Waters Kingdom.

The reason the Two Great Empires on the Yanhuang Continent have never attempted to annex the Eight Hundred Minor Kingdoms is not because they don't want to, but because of the existence of powerful forces like the Carefree Pavilion. If they were to unite, their power could severely damage the Two Great Empires.

The Carefree Pavilion in the Royal Capital of the Northern Waters Kingdom is just one of the countless branches of the true Carefree Pavilion Headquarters located among the Eight Hundred Minor Kingdoms.

"In our Royal Capital, the Carefree Pavilion appears to be a small-scale trading place, but only those with a Carefree Waist Token can enter the inner layer to trade for more advanced items, participate in higher-level auctions, and see more rare treasures. They can even pay a deposit and describe what they want, and the pavilion can procure it for them."

Xue Bingning picked up the Carefree Silver Dragon Token. "However, the Carefree Waist Token is quite common; there are at least eight hundred to a thousand in the Royal Capital. But this Carefree Silver Dragon Token has special functions."

Just hearing about the power of the Carefree Pavilion, Luo Lie knew it was not simple.

Xue Bingning continued, "The Carefree Pavilion issues the Carefree Silver Dragon Token and the Carefree Golden Dragon Token very sparingly, and it's said there's an even higher-level token, though I don't know what it is. Speaking of this lowest-level Carefree Silver Dragon Token, possessing it not only grants discounts on purchases but also priority purchasing rights, priority bidding rights, and a series of commercial advantages. But none of these compare to its greatest function, which is to save one's life! As long as you have the Carefree Silver Dragon Token, the Carefree Pavilion will protect your life once, under any conditions, even if it means opposing a kingdom. They can ensure you don't die, but the protection lasts only three years. After three years, they won't intervene."

"Life protection for three years?" Luo Lie asked, "Why didn't Tailai use it? Is it fake?"

"No, it's real," Xue Bingning laughed. "But he couldn't use this Carefree Silver Dragon Token to save his life because it hasn't been formally activated."

"What do you mean?" Luo Lie was puzzled.

Xue Bingning explained, "There are many ways to obtain a Carefree Silver Dragon Token from the Carefree Pavilion, but these methods are exceptionally difficult. Under normal circumstances, even a minor kingdom's king might not be able to complete them. I think Tailai probably obtained it by accident. To activate and use such a Carefree Silver Dragon Token, one needs a drop of Shattering Stage Dragon Blood."

Luo Lie chuckled, "No way, just Shattering Stage Dragon Blood? Even Tailai couldn't get that."

"You think everyone is like you?" Xue Bingning gave him a sidelong glance. "Ask around, and you'll find out how many royal families among the Eight Hundred Minor Kingdoms can produce a drop of Shattering Stage Dragon Blood. The Shattering Stage is just a step away from the Impeccable Golden Body. Once you cross it, you qualify to pursue immortality. Such dragons are rare outside the Dragon Spirit Illusion Realm, and even within it, they're not easy to find, let alone a drop of their concentrated essence."

"So, it's a bargain for me, then," Luo Lie laughed.

Xue Bingning said, "Come here, let me teach you how to activate and use it."

Luo Lie leaned in, and a strong masculine scent wafted over, causing Xue Bingning's cheeks to flush slightly.

Under her guidance, Luo Lie took out a drop of Shattering Stage Dragon Blood and dripped it onto the strange flower pattern on the back of the Carefree Silver Dragon Token. The pattern naturally dissolved, and Luo Lie used his finger to lightly write his name on the drop of dragon blood.

Whoosh! After he finished writing, the back of the token glowed, and the words "Luo Lie" seemed to be engraved on it, becoming one with the token.

Thus, the Carefree Silver Dragon Token was officially activated.

Xue Bingning immediately pulled Luo Lie to go shopping at the Carefree Pavilion.

At this point, Luo Lie still didn't know what this waist token could bring him, as he had never entered the Carefree Pavilion, so he wasn't in a hurry and decided to find Su Qiusheng first.

Luo Lie greatly appreciated Su Qiusheng's loyalty and ability, so he gave him a bit of the Shattering Stage Dragon Blood, naturally telling Su Qiusheng that he obtained it during the fourth stage of the Overlord's Trial.

Su Qiusheng was immensely grateful.

He was at the peak of the Heavenly Heart Realm but had been unable to break through to the Fate Palace Stage. With this Shattering Stage Dragon Blood to refine his body, it would surely help him step into the Fate Palace Stage, significantly increasing his strength. In the Northern Waters Kingdom, there were still some in the Heavenly Heart Realm, but those in the Fate Palace Stage could be counted on one hand.

As for Tailai, he got his wish and met his end.

After handling everything, Luo Lie returned, and Xue Bingning immediately dragged him out of the palace, heading straight for the Carefree Pavilion.

Upon entering the Carefree Pavilion, the outside was also a large trading area bustling with people. Xue Bingning didn't even glance around, leading Luo Lie straight to the back.

At the entrance, there were guards.

Xue Bingning showed her ordinary Carefree Waist Token, which allowed entry to the inner trade zone, and they were immediately let through.

When it was Luo Lie's turn, as soon as he took out the Carefree Silver Dragon Token, the guard immediately put on a friendly smile and handed him a list of various treasures available in the inner trade zone, also informing him that one of the five VIP Chambers, Chamber No. 3, would be available for Luo Lie's use free of charge during his stay.

"It seems quite useful," Luo Lie said with a smile.

Xue Bingning replied, "That's nothing. You'll soon find out the true value of your waist token."

As they spoke, they entered the inner trade zone.

The area inside wasn't very large, about six or seven hundred square meters, with many items displayed and around forty to fifty people scattered around, selecting items.

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The items for sale at the Carefree Pavilion weren't just for gold coins; some clearly required specific items for exchange.

Standing there, the two immediately noticed an exceptionally eye-catching item for sale, which left Luo Lie staring in a daze, while Xue Bingning couldn't help but pinch him to stop him from staring.