Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest
Chapter 1105: 1105 Du Jiuniang

Chapter 1105: Chapter 1105 Du Jiuniang

During the time he waited for news, Wang Chen would leave early and return late each day, measuring the expanse of Jiuzhou Immortal City with his steps.

The grandeur and prosperity of this heaven-level Immortal City truly broadened his horizons.

There were countless merchants here, with an abundance of shops, taverns, tea houses, inns, and workshops, each with its own unique characteristics. Many of the items for sale in these shops were things Wang Chen had never heard of before.

As for the gambling dens and brothels, those kinds of gold-mining spots, they could be found everywhere in Jiuzhou Immortal City, each one exceptionally luxurious.

One of them, the Red Neon Fang, was built on top of a mountain peak. At night, hundreds of small courtyards gleamed with red lanterns fluttering, visible from a hundred miles away.

The nightlife in Jiuzhou Immortal City was even more bustling than during the day, with thousands of cultivators filling the streets and alleys. Some sang and danced, some drank and sought pleasure, some laughed and frolicked, and some wandered leisurely.

Anyone could find their own joy in this city.

Of all the immortal cities Wang Chen had visited, Jiuzhou was not only the largest, but also had the most unique character!

Even he felt an impulse to stay here.

But the cost of living in this Immortal City was really high, whether it was daily food or accommodation, the prices were much higher than in Luodu.

Not to mention the housing prices!

Wang Chen wondered what the millions of cultivators in the city relied on for their livelihood.

He guessed their daily life at the bottom must be tough.

Just like Wei Tongfang, a distinguished Golden Core True Person doing business as a real estate agency, didn’t find it beneath him at all.

Interestingly, local cultivators in Jiuzhou City generally looked down on cultivators like Wang Chen from outside, with a hint of superiority in their eyes.

Even if the former’s cultivation level was not as high as the latter’s, it didn’t affect their pride!

Moreover, these Jiuzhou cultivators seemed to have some innate divine ability to tell at a glance whether someone was a local or an outsider.

That was impressive.

Wang Chen encountered such situations more than once during his exploration.

But undoubtedly, those who wore robes with the Jiuzhou Immortal Alliance insignia hung the proudest.

These cultivators were members within the Immortal Alliance system, and locals met them with great respect, not daring to offend lightly.

After five days, Wang Chen had seen less than one-tenth of Jiuzhou’s splendid sights, but the impression this heaven-level Immortal City left on him was profoundly deep.

The most shocking was undoubtedly the scene of an Integration True Venerable on patrol, with the sky filled with flowers, flying warships buzzing about, magnificent golden radiance, and countless cultivators gathered on both sides of the streets, bowing and praising like a tide.

Wang Chen couldn’t even get a glimpse of the True Venerable’s true face, let alone squeeze within a ten-mile radius!

On the morning of the sixth day, Wang Chen received a message talisman from Wei Tongfang—there was news.

He immediately arranged to meet him at the teahouse they had previously met at.

Since the inn where Wang Chen was staying was nearby the teahouse, it was quite convenient.

Just as he sat down in the teahouse, Wei Tongfang hurried over.

The Golden Core True Person sat across from Wang Chen, called over the teahouse attendant to serve Spiritual Tea, and after gulping down three large cups, he said, “Mission accomplished.”

Wang Chen smiled and asked, “How so?”

According to Wei Tongfang, he had now connected with someone, and he would be able to meet a member of the Immortal Alliance who was scheduled to go to the Mountain and Sea Realm soon.

Jiuzhou Immortal Alliance sends Immortal Envoys to the Lower Realm regularly every year, and Wang Chen was lucky. The Immortal Alliance cultivator that Wei Tongfang contacted through his network was a Female Cultivator, and it was her first time serving as an Immortal Envoy.

Compared to those cunning veterans, she would definitely be easier to talk to.

At the very least, she would care about saving face and not drive a hard bargain excessively.

“For the specific terms, you have to speak with her face-to-face.”

Wei Tongfang said, “I can only ensure that you can meet her for a chat over a cup of tea, whether it works out or not is beyond my control.”

“Of course.”

Wang Chen responded with pleasure: “It’s great to be able to meet in person.”

Too many people carry the pig’s head but can’t find the temple; being able to encounter Wei Tongfang, a well-connected Golden Core cultivator, upon his arrival was very lucky indeed.

“This deal hasn’t brought me much profit,”

Wei Tongfang began to complain, “I’ve already invested hundreds of Middle Spirits into it!”

Wang Chen smiled without a word.

Though a thousand Middle Spirits were not much, he followed the principle of ‘no hares, no hawks.’ Regardless of Wei Tongfang’s tenfold misery, they had to adhere to the agreed terms.

Actually, Wei Tongfang just tried to gauge him; seeing that Wang Chen did not take the bait, he did not prattle further.

Time flashed by, and three evenings later, Wei Tongfang took Wang Chen to the Flying Cloud Pavilion located in the southern part of Jiuzhou City.

This flying Cloud Pavilion, built atop a soaring, cloud-piercing peak, was vast and majestic. According to Wei Tongfang, it was a gathering place for the nobility and celebrities of the Immortal City, and ordinary cultivators had no qualifications to step foot within.

The fact that he could bring Wang Chen was only by the grace of a certain Immortal Alliance cultivator.

However, Wei Tongfang himself had no right to enter the main tower of Flying Cloud Pavilion, whereas Wang Chen was led by a maid to a refined room inside the high pavilion.

To Wang Chen’s surprise, there sat three female cultivators in the refined room!

The female cultivator in the main seat was incomparably beautiful, languidly leaning against a soft couch, a jeweled bead at her brow, her fragrant shoulders half exposed, and her eyes brimming with endless charming grace, dizzying all who laid eyes on her.

The female cultivator to the left wore a crescent Taoist robe with a clean, cold temperament which made her seem aloof from the mundane, like a chrysanthemum.

As for the woman on the right in the red dress, her curvy eyebrows and charming appearance added a mischievously ancient spirit to her aura.

Wang Chen briefly enhanced his perception, then stabilized his mind instantly.

From the aura they exuded, Wang Chen could tell that the white-robed and red-dressed female cultivators were both of a high-order Golden Core cultivation, and both very young, evidently characters of extraordinary caliber.

The beautiful female cultivator occupying the main seat had the most unique aura, elusive and hard to pin down, making it impossible to gauge her cultivation level or age.

Wang Chen composed himself, not overbearing nor humble, and performed a courtesy: “Loose Cultivator Wang Chen, greeting the three fellow cultivators!”

“Fellow cultivator?”

The beautiful female cultivator slightly raised her eyebrows, a hint of sarcasm at the corner of her lips: “Do you know who I am?”

Wang Chen nodded: “Fellow cultivator Du, it’s fortunate to meet you.”

Upon saying this, Wang Chen released the suppression of the Taiqing True Concealing Skill, allowing his mana aura to return to its normal state.

The Immortal Alliance cultivator that Wei Tongfang had introduced was surnamed Du, named Du Jiuniang, a member of the Du family of Jiuzhou.

As for Du Jiuniang’s cultivation level, Wei Tongfang didn’t specify.

However, from her attitude just now, Wang Chen deduced that she certainly couldn’t be just a Golden Core—most likely, she was a Nascent Soul True Immortal!

To be able to converse on equal terms, Wang Chen thus ceased suppressing his mana aura.

Otherwise, as a mere outsider and lowly Golden Core Loose Cultivator, how could he afford to stand proudly before Du Jiuniang!

“Oh?”

Du Jiuniang keenly sensed the change in Wang Chen’s aura and a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes.

She then chuckled lightly: “I didn’t expect that you, fellow cultivator, would hide such depth. Please, have a seat.”

This clearly was an acknowledgment.

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