Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 397: Linxian Town (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Linxian Town (Please Subscribe)

Xuanhai Sect was located at the southern end of Yue Country, near the sea, and was famous for its various water techniques.

Zhong Shenxiu mingled within the caravan and managed to grasp a bit of the situation.

For instance, Yue Country was just one of the hundreds of small countries on this continent, with limited national power and nestled in a corner of the world.

And if one traveled north from this southern land, it was said that there existed an incredibly vast and unimaginable nation called ’Da Jing’.

At this time, coincidentally, was the once-in-a-decade Immortal Fate Conference hosted by Xuanhai Sect.

In Linxian Ancient Town, close to Xuanhai Sect, there suddenly appeared countless visitors from all directions.

Among them, even a few princes and princesses from Yue Country and neighboring small countries were eagerly brought as tributes, hoping to bump into fortune.

In addition to them, various Loose Cultivators, merchants, and dignitaries... were too many to count.

A large number of people gathered, making Linxian Ancient Town packed to the brim, with even the single inn there having no space left, with some servants being stuffed into the stables.

Commander Qing simply inquired around town and gave up on finding lodging, bitterly smiling and saying, "Miss... now, the ancient town is too crowded for us to even think about staying at a civilian’s home, so we might as well camp outside..."

"Hmph, do those people really think that being closer to Xuanhai Sect increases their chances of being selected?" Zhu Ling’er said, not sure if it was out of anger or disdain, hugging her brother, "Let’s just set up camp outside the town and wait for Xuanhai Sect to open its mountain gates."

Xuanhai Sect’s gates faced the sea on three sides and were connected to Linxian Ancient Town on one side, usually protected by an Array that forbade access to outsiders.

Only during the Immortal Fate Conference would they open the mountain gates.

"Thank you all for accompanying me on this journey." Zhong Shenxiu stepped forward, bidding farewell, "I shall take my leave here."

He changed into a clean and refreshing Daoist robe and walked towards Linxian Ancient Town, with Zhu Ling’er and the others not attempting to retain him.

Inside the ancient town, at this time, the flow of people was bustling, surrounded by many little stalls.

The trend of cultivating immortality was in full bloom in this world, with everyone seeking the path of the immortals.

Especially within this ancient town, most residents had major connections with the Immortal Sect and considered themselves a cut above, barely giving any respect to those royals and nobles.

Now, during the once-in-a-decade Immortal Fate Conference, it was like a grand market day, with every household decorated brightly.

Furthermore, some Loose Cultivators mingling amongst the crowd had set up a few stalls, selling miscellaneous goods.

They didn’t expect to be noticed by Xuanhai Sect and taken in, but merely wished to take the opportunity to do business and exchange what they had.

Zhong Shenxiu first went to the end of Linxian Ancient Town and indeed saw a piece of land, like a bull’s horn, jutting into the sea.

Pavilions, towers, and attics appeared indistinct, shrouded in a layer of light mist.

"So this is the mountain gate of Xuanhai Sect."

This Array could stop ordinary people, but not Zhong Shenxiu.

However, after thinking it over, he still did not rashly make his move.

Afterall, he didn’t yet know the details of the Primordial Pill Ancestor within Xuanhai Sect.

If he were like that good-for-nothing Ancestor Yun Jian, then bullying him would just be bullying him.

But if it were a cultivator who had achieved Two Calamities or even Three Calamities Perfection, Zhong Shenxiu felt somewhat unable to overcome them.

"No, that’s not right, I’ve always been a person of gentle and humble disposition, why do such thoughts so readily occur? Shouldn’t the path to cultivating immortality be like a carefree crane, dining on the wind and sipping the dew, occasionally finding a few fellow Daoists to drink tea, appreciate Spirit Pills, wander Kunwu in the morning, and return at dusk with flowers? Why has my nature become so heavy with malevolence?"

Zhong Shenxiu was secretly alarmed, "It must be the Primordial Pill influencing me, I must not let it ruin my Dao Heart."

This style doesn’t suit me, he thought, trying to change it.

Upon returning to the ancient town, Zhong Shenxiu began to examine the stalls of the Loose Cultivators.

There was no exhilarating story of a windfall, in fact, he was yet to fully recognize all the treasures of heaven and earth in this region.

If he were to act rashly, he feared he might be treated like a fat sheep ready for slaughter.

He stopped in front of a stall that sold books.

The stall owner was a burly Great Han with a bare chest and belly, lying half-reclined on a straw mat, looking quite at ease, with an indifferent buy-it-or-not attitude.

Zhong Shenxiu looked at the books on the stall.

During his time with the caravan, he had learned many characters, and was able to understand their meaning.

"Travelogues of Qing Songzi? Chronicles of Dong Ming?"

After browsing a few books, he laughed and asked, "Why only travel logs and miscellaneous books, and no cultivation techniques?"

The pot-bellied man slightly opened a sliver of his eyes, "How precious are cultivation techniques? Who wouldn’t treasure and pass them down in their families, who would actually sell them?"

"That makes sense."

Zhong Shenxiu nodded, casually pointing to two books, "Secret Affairs of the Various States" and "Geography of Antiquity," and asked, "I’ll take these two books, how much do you want for them?"

The pot-bellied man sat up a bit and said, "I take no worldly gold or silver. However, if you have something useful for cultivation, we might exchange."

’The cultivators in these parts do not seem to recognize the function of universal equivalents. Perhaps this place is too remote?’

Zhong Shenxiu thought, took out an Emperor Coin, and asked, "What would the value of this be?"

"This is... a Magic Artifact? No..."

The pot-bellied man took it and his expression became more serious, "It seems to be a one-time use Magic Artifact that can replenish a cultivator’s Mana, great, really great... it’s worth as much as a Mana-replenishing Spirit Pill."

He grinned from ear to ear, but then seemed to realize something was amiss. He immediately stopped and his face showed regret, "Since fellow Daoist is also a cultivator, I’ll give you a fair price, just add two items of equivalent value, and we can make the exchange."

"Don’t try to take advantage of me."

Zhong Shenxiu shook his head, "How could mundane books compare with a Spirit Pill that enhances Mana? This talisman money of mine, even if it were exchanged for all the books on your stall, would be more than enough. It’s just that this is my first time doing business, and I wish to make a friend, hence I’m only taking two books from you."

The pot-bellied man scratched his head, "Didn’t expect to meet an expert, alright, we’ll do as you say."

He fondled the Emperor Coin in his hand, feeling the pure Qi energy within it, and felt quite reluctant to part with it, ’This item is indeed precious, especially that strand of pure heaven and earth Qi, perfect for my child who is about to perform Foundation Establishment. If I could get a few more, and set up a Gathering Essence Array, maybe he could achieve even greater results...’

Thinking of his offspring, he couldn’t maintain his indifferent demeanor, and with a smile said, "Do you have any more needs, fellow Daoist? I am a local, and I know this Linxian Town like the back of my hand..."

"The rest is fine, it’s just that I have just arrived and have nowhere to stay," Zhong Shenxiu said casually.

"That’s easy..."

The pot-bellied man immediately patted his chest and said, "The owner of the only Lai Fu Inn in town is my relative. Despite him saying it’s fully booked, I know he always reserves a few of the best courtyards for honored guests. If fellow Daoist can offer the same coin as before, I will go and ask for a room for you... Lai Fu Inn is the best place to stay in town, plus there’s another benefit, it is close to the Immortal Sect. During the Immortal Fate Conference, the Immortal Masters of Xuanhai Sect always evaluate talents in the square right in front of Lai Fu Inn..."

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