Summit Farmer
Chapter 708: This is the County Town

Chapter 708: Chapter 708: This is the County Town

Although there were no city walls or any similar protective constructions, at first glance, Peter Brown was clearly able to identify it as a city. Moreover, it was a city that was meticulously guarded.

Seeing the astonishment on Peter’s face, Levi West burst out laughing, "Never seen anything like this, have you?"

"Yeah, it’s surprising to see a city without any defensive walls."

Levi chuckled, "Think about it. What kind of place is the Cultivation World? It’s where those who soar high and low dwell. What use would the city wall serve? Surely, you don’t think the cultivators can’t get into the city?"

Peter pondered for a moment and found it logical. Clearly, his understanding was influenced by the mortal cities on Earth. Obviously, cultivators could fly, they could easily get into a city, irrespective of how high the city wall is.

Levi continued, "Cities in the Cultivation World certainly have their defenses, and also strict regulations. The entire city is protected by a formation. Once the formation is activated, unless you are entering or leaving through one of the specially designated four city gates, if you attempt to enter or exit anywhere else, you would have to endure an attack from the formation. And mind you, this is not any average formation. Unless you have reached a very advanced level in your cultivation, you shouldn’t think about freely entering or leaving."

Peter nodded, now understanding a bit more about the cities in the Cultivation World.

Levi led Peter towards a place that looked like a portal. Once there, Peter noticed that there were no gatekeepers. Levi took out an identification card and placed it in a place that looked like an identity check point, then stepped across.

"Mr. Brown, just verify your identity card, then you can enter."

Hearing Levi’s instructions, Peter took out his identity card and placed it in the allotted place.

As suspected, Peter saw a green light flash on his identity card and then, as he stepped forward, he found that he could indeed enter the city.

"This formation is impressive!"

"This formation is set up by the masters at the Tribulation Crossing Period. As a matter of fact, formations everywhere are the same, but due to different settings at their formation centers, they may seem to have differing levels of control."

"Mr. Brown, after entering, don’t wander off. There are designated activity areas here. We villagers are only allowed to loiter in the outermost layers. If one ventures into the innermost layer, their death is on their own head."

Such a thing did exist!

When Peter looked into the county town, he indeed noticed various auras around. Using his potent Divine Sense Energy, he could detect that there were strong presences stationed within the county.

"Ordinary mortals generally live in the West. The East is inhabited by the wealthy. The South is where outsiders live, while the North is the dwelling place of those who have ascended from the Lower Realm."

As they walked along, Levi continued to brief Peter about the Cultivation World.

Peter’s gaze was drawn to the central area of the town. At its core, he found more than just a simple place. There stood a massive building.

Noticing Peter’s interest in the building, Levi’s eyes filled with nostalgia. "Mr. Brown, the place you are looking at is the most critical area of this county. The buildings there are full of Artifact Products and the spiritual energy inside is countless times more robust than the outside. The elites of the county live there. For ordinary mortals like us to enter, there are two options. Either join the official mansion or enhance your cultivation to exceed the Nascent Soul Stage. Of course, those who surpass the Nascent Soul Stage might not necessarily live here anymore because they would move to bigger cities."

After listening to Levi’s briefing, Peter Brown asked seriously, "So, based on what you’re saying, our best bet is to take the exam?"

"Correct. There is an open recruitment exam every day. As long as you qualify, you can join the crew at the official mansion. Once you join the team, you will receive your share of cultivation resources, which is far better than individual development."

"So, after all is said and done, it’s about becoming a civil servant!"

Peter sighed.

"What is a civil servant monkey? Although there are Ape Demons here, there are no civil servant monkeys."

Levi responded.

On hearing this, Peter laughed, grinned and asked, "Can the rich enter as well?"

"The wealthy can only live in the eastern region, they can’t get in. Unless their cultivation reaches above the Nascent Soul Stage."

Joining the conversation, Levi awkwardly said with a chuckle, "Actually, I’m not entirely sure. Some say that you can enter once your cultivation reaches the Foundation Establishment Stage. However, I haven’t achieved Foundation Establishment yet."

"Those people don’t seem to be masters, so how did they get in?" Peter noticed a few people who didn’t seem like masters were also walking in.

Levi answered, "Oh right, there is another type of person who can enter. Those who have sworn to become a servant of a certain person."

So, that’s how it works!

Peter said, "There shouldn’t be many who would be willing to become a servant, right?"

Shaking his head, Levi said, "You’re wrong, there are many who are willing."

What?

Peter was utterly confused.

Levi explained, "Cultivation resources depend on huge wealth. The difficulty for ordinary families to cultivate is immense. Therefore, they are willing to become the servant of a strong person, just to get the opportunity to enter within."

"How is that beneficial for them?" Peter asked.

"There are many benefits. After entering, if they get lucky and receive adequate spiritual energy for cultivation, they can remove the servant contract themselves once they reach the Nascent Soul Stage. They then become eligible to enter the county and cultivate there."

Given this situation, it was no wonder that so many people were willing to become someone else’s servant!

Peter roughly understood the situation here.

"Mr. Brown, you’re still young and can try taking the exams. Maybe you’ll be able to join the official mansion’s team."

Peter had never considered taking any exams. However, he felt tempted now after hearing Levi’s description of their current predicament.

"Is my identity valid here?"

Levi laughed heartily. "It’s absolutely fine. Many people undergo closed-door cultivation for several years. They often change their identities over time. As long as you mention that you live in the mountains, no one will look into it."

It seemed that Levi was quite keen on Peter taking the exams.

"I need to think through this seriously. I don’t really understand the situation here."

Peter apologized.

"Yes, you should."

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