EBE Chapter 257 Green Fairy City
Chapter 257 Green Fairy City
Yunmengze, in the west.
During their journey, they occasionally encountered other cultivators.
But most of them are Qi Condensation or Foundation Establishment cultivators.
The highest level of cultivation among them was only two pseudo-core couples who were passing by together.
After sensing the third-tier demonic power of Xunfengya from afar, these people kept their distance and dared not approach.
Lin Changsheng was happy to have some free time and took advantage of the journey to settle his previous losses.
They lost the cultivation ground of the third-tier spiritual spring eye.
In order to escape and save his life, he used up almost half of the third-tier magic talismans he had accumulated over the years.
He also used the Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron, which excessively consumed his magical power and had a certain impact on himself.
Although he killed the Kui Shui Ming Snake, he did not obtain any spoils of war.
However, being able to escape and save one's life from a late-stage Golden Core cultivator is already the greatest stroke of luck.
Furthermore, with the death of the Sunflower Water Serpent, there will be no longer any danger of being targeted and hunted down.
Next, Lin Changsheng only needs to find a safe place to practice and prepare for several years before he can consider breaking through to the Golden Core realm.
Ten days later.
The frequency of encountering human cultivators around is increasing.
In the Yunmengze waters below, large and small landmasses gradually appeared.
To avoid attracting attention, he put away the Xunfeng Crow and put on the 'Water Cloud Boat' to continue his journey.
Lin Changsheng recalled the map in his mind.
Although this area is still within the Yunmengze region, it is already close to Gunzhou.
Where water and desert meet, a long oasis with a suitable climate is formed.
Unlike the monotonous scenery of vast waters, this place is more vibrant than a barren desert.
However, the spiritual veins here are scarce, with the highest being only mid-grade second-level.
The spiritual spring within the marshland is also not large in scale, at most only of the middle or lower grade of the second rank.
As a result, cultivators do not gather in densely in this area, and very few Golden Core cultivators appear.
But for some reason, as they continued their journey, they encountered cultivators more and more frequently.
Occasionally, you can even spot human caravans below.
Under Lin Changsheng's divine sense, he even discovered ordinary mortals in the caravan who had no magical power fluctuations.
“Typically, when monks and caravans frequently appear, it is mostly in gathering places such as nearby markets.”
Lin Changsheng was somewhat puzzled.
He repeatedly checked the map, but according to the map markings, this place should be a desolate area.
"Hmm? There are cultivators gathering?"
Lin Changsheng suddenly sensed something and looked in a certain direction.
Several miles away in the oasis, a group of bandits dressed in various styles suddenly appeared and intercepted a caravan that had just emerged from the marshland and was about to disembark.
Among the cultivators of Jiexiu, the most powerful were two mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators, four early-Foundation Establishment cultivators, and a dozen or so Qi Condensation stage henchmen.
On the merchant caravan side, there were only three Foundation Establishment cultivators in the early and middle stages, but there was a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the late stage on board. However, it seemed that he had used a concealment method, so ordinary cultivators of the same level could hardly detect him.
“Caravans from out of town, if you know what’s good for you, hand over 30% of your goods as soon as possible, or you’ll never leave alive.”
During the calamity, the leader shouted menacingly at the caravan inside the marshland.
In an instant, three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the caravan flew out, their eyes warily protecting the surroundings.
"Fellow Daoists, we are a local force, not an outside merchant guild. Before we left, our clan had already sent people to make arrangements for various heroes in the vicinity. Could it be that you have made a mistake?"
Inside the caravan, a man at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage explained the situation to the bandits in a friendly manner.
"Hehe, so it's a local force. Sorry, I mistook you for someone else. Locals, hand over 50% of the goods."
The leader of the calamity cultivators chuckled and said with a malicious look on his face.
"Let's find an opportunity to make our move. These people are itinerant bandits. They seem to be making demands, but in reality, they are testing the passing caravans. If the caravans are firm, they might back down. But if they show any sign of compromise, they will become even more aggressive and eventually devour the entire caravan."
A slightly aged voice transmitted to the three Foundation Establishment cultivators in the caravan.
After a brief silence, a chaotic battle erupted in the arena. Various magical artifacts, talismans, and spells emitted different colored lights that intertwined, and the crisp clanging sounds of their collisions filled the air.
At the same time, an old man with white hair and a youthful face suddenly flew out from the spirit ship of the caravan. He exuded the aura of the late Foundation Establishment stage and immediately attacked two mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Tribulation Cultivator camp.
"Oh no, there's a late-stage cultivator!"
"Get out!"
The sudden appearance of the late Foundation Establishment stage elder caused the expressions of the group of Tribulation cultivators to change drastically, and they immediately felt the urge to retreat.
Above, Lin Changsheng, as an outsider, watched the battle below with great interest, his gaze falling on the old man with white hair and a youthful face.
This old man seemed to possess a powerful aura, suppressing the cultivator with an absolute advantage.
But Lin Changsheng, who was watching from above, had already seen through the fact that the old man was all bark and no bite, just bluffing.
In reality, his life force was completely depleted, and his lifespan was nearing its end, with no more than ten years remaining.
However, this old man was very experienced. He not only saw through the tribulation cultivator's probing, but also took the initiative to attack and scare the tribulation cultivator away.
If these cultivators had been bolder and persisted in fighting for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they probably would have discovered that the old man was running out of steam.
At this moment, the white-haired, youthful-looking old man below noticed the flying boat hovering in the sky not far away, and Lin Changsheng watching the battle from a distance.
Sensing the powerful magic of the same late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, as well as a wild and vibrant magic, the old man's face turned solemn.
"Are you also a Tribulation Cultivator?"
The old man stared at Lin Changsheng, and although he was very wary of him, he did not show any fear in his words.
"Fellow Daoist, don't panic. Although I look fierce, I am a good person."
Lin Changsheng, now transformed into a ferocious and wicked man, grinned and said calmly.
"Hehe, I am Lin Baiyu. This fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar and doesn't seem to be a cultivator from the vicinity of 'Green Wilderness Immortal City'?"
The white-haired, youthful-looking old man smiled slightly upon hearing this, offering no comment on Lin Changsheng's words, while simultaneously inquiring about his background.
"The Green Fairy City?"
Lin Changsheng was slightly taken aback, but he did not hide the curiosity on his face.
"It seems that you are not a local cultivator, so it is not surprising that you do not know about 'Green Wilderness Immortal City'."
Seeing Lin Changsheng's bewildered expression, Lin Baiyu relaxed his guard slightly and stroked his beard as he spoke.
He then took out a jade slip from his storage bag, flicked it out of the air, and it turned into a beam of spiritual light that landed in Lin Changsheng's hand.
At the same time, Lin Baiyu explained with a slight apology: "I still need to transport resources with the younger generation of my clan, so it is inconvenient to invite you to come along. I hope this jade slip can be of some help to you."
After the old man took his leave, the caravan continued their journey ashore.
"This old man is not only experienced, but also cautious and thoughtful in his actions. It really is true that having an elder in the family is like having a treasure."
As the caravan gradually disappeared into the distance, Lin Changsheng sighed.
……
After a while, Lin Changsheng put away the jade slip on his forehead.
A hint of surprise crossed his eyes.
Firstly, it was somewhat unexpected that the jade slip contained a very detailed description of the surrounding area.
Secondly, the area has undergone significant changes in recent years, which are somewhat inconsistent with the original map.
"Green Fairy City, Lin Family."
Lin Changsheng fiddled with the jade slip in his hand, deciding to first settle down temporarily in this newly built gathering place for cultivators, gather general information about the nearby cultivation world, and then formulate a future cultivation plan.
……
Nestled amidst a lush oasis is a massive city.
Looking into the distance, the eastern part borders a marshland with a clear blue sky and shimmering waters, rich in aquatic resources; the western part borders a desert with a wild and unpredictable climate, both beautiful and mysterious.
It is extremely rare for two such drastically different climates to coexist under the same sky.
Green Wilderness City was established not long ago and belongs to a newly emerging local force called the Ghost Valley Sect.
According to the jade slip, the Supreme Elder of the Ghost Valley Sect, "True Lord Ghost Valley," was not a local cultivator. Many years ago, he passed through this place and found the surrounding scenery unique, so he stayed here to establish the Ghost Valley Sect.
At the same time, using unfathomable methods, they forcibly seized and plundered many sealed third-order spiritual veins and spiritual springs from the deserts of Gunzhou and the waters of Yunmengze, and gathered them here, artificially creating fourth-order spiritual veins and forcibly changing the landscape of this place, becoming a legendary event in the cultivation world of the two continents.
The Guigu Sect, named after the Daoist title "Guigu Zhenjun," is, as the name suggests, skilled in some ghostly techniques.
Besides the founder, Guigu Zhenjun, there are five major lineages, each led by a Golden Core cultivator.
These are all the information from the jade slip left by Lin Baiyu.
Before long, Lin Changsheng landed in front of the Immortal City.
A dozen or so Qi Condensation cultivators, dressed in uniform attire, stood guard outside the Immortal City.
They meticulously checked the entry and exit permits of the people coming and going.
In a shady corner not far from the city wall, a lazy young man was dozing off. Suddenly, he seemed to sense something, looked around, and quickly fixed his gaze on Lin Changsheng, who was standing still.
"I am Qi Fengchun from the Guigu Sect. This fellow Daoist must be visiting Green Wilderness Immortal City for the first time. May I ask your name?"
The young man stepped forward with great enthusiasm, his previous lazy demeanor completely gone.
Lin Changsheng glanced at the man. His clothes were seven or eight parts similar to those of the Qi Condensation cultivators, but there were some differences, and they seemed to be more exquisite.
A quick sensing revealed that this person was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but his cultivation level was slightly lower, only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and he seemed to have just recently established his foundation.
"My name is Zhang Meng. I came here to take a look after I learned that a new city had been built here."
At this moment, Lin Changsheng transformed into the villain Zhang Meng. Faced with Qi Fengchun's enthusiastic welcome, he simply spoke indifferently.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Zhang, welcome, welcome."
"Fellow Daoist has truly come to the right place. Our Green Wilderness Immortal City needs talents like Fellow Daoist Zhang."
"I will first process your entry and exit permit and check-in certificate. Whether you are here to stroll around or stay temporarily, you will have no worries."
With a smile on his face, Qi Fengchun led Lin Changsheng to the Qi Condensation disciples of the Ghost Valley Sect who were processing certificates. He pushed aside the low-level outsiders who were queuing up and ordered the disciples inside the sect, "Process this Senior Zhang Meng's certificate first."
"Yes, Uncle Qi."
The disciple of the Guigu Sect, who had condensed Qi, respectfully responded.
The low-level Qi Condensation cultivator who was pushed aside was a boy of about sixteen or seventeen years old. After being pushed away unexpectedly, the three spirit stones in his hand fell to the ground. The boy exclaimed in surprise and quickly picked up the spirit stones as if they were precious treasures, carefully wiping them.
Only then did he notice Qi Fengchun, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Guigu Sect. He quickly retreated a few steps, not daring to show the slightest dissatisfaction.
During this time, the boy also curiously glanced at Lin Changsheng, and their eyes met.
Upon seeing the fierce-looking, burly man, she was immediately terrified, her face turning deathly pale, cold sweat pouring down her back, and she quickly lowered her head.
"Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng, this is all your credentials in Green Wilderness Immortal City. From now on, you will be free to enter and leave the Immortal City."
Soon, Qi Fengchun personally handed an identity token and a registration certificate to Lin Changsheng.
"Your Green Fairy City issues certificates so casually, without requiring the payment of spirit stones or even inquiring about Zhang's background?"
"Or is it that Fellow Daoist Qi has neglected his duties and failed to perform his responsibilities diligently?"
Lin Changsheng looked at the voucher in his hand with a playful expression.
"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Zhang is a late Foundation Establishment cultivator, which is considered a high-level cultivator in this area. Naturally, you don't need to pay spirit stones to get a certificate to enter the city like those Qi Condensation juniors."
"As for identity and background, our sect has always treated everyone equally and will never care about the identity of the fellow Daoist who enters the sect. Moreover, I see that Fellow Daoist Zhang is tall and mighty, with a handsome appearance, and must be a person with a clean background."
Qi Fengchun seemed to have anticipated Lin Changsheng's doubts, and after chuckling, he said something meaningful.
"Hehe, your sect's rules are quite interesting. However, Fellow Daoist Qi has good judgment; I am indeed an honest man with a clean record."
Lin Changsheng revealed a hint of interest, grinned, and his expression became increasingly ferocious.
The two hit it off immediately, chatting for a long time with their arms around each other until dusk. Only then did Qi Fengchun reluctantly see Lin Changsheng off into the city.
Watching the burly, thuggish man's retreating figure, Qi Fengchun let out a long sigh of relief, rubbed his cheeks which were sore from laughing, and walked refreshedly to the Qi Condensation disciple in charge of recording.
"Zhang Meng, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, this is the third Foundation Establishment cultivator I've brought in this month. Make sure you remember this well!"
"Uncle Qi, rest assured, I have remembered everything."
……
Upon entering Green Wilderness City, Lin Changsheng quickly found an inn specifically for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage and above, following the directions given by Qi Fengchun.
Led by the servant, they chose a secluded courtyard with an elegant environment, surrounded by barriers, making it relatively safe and private.
"By the way, I was introduced by Qi Fengchun, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Ghost Valley Sect."
After agreeing on the price, Lin Changsheng seemed to suddenly remember something and took the initiative to mention Qi Fengchun's name.
The servant looked troubled and embarrassed: "Senior, you should have said so earlier, given Senior Qi's connection."
What's the difference?
"Mentioning Senior Qi's name will incur additional fees... an extra 50%..."
"However, women from 'Purple Smoke Pavilion' will come to perform music and dance in the evenings. If you are satisfied, the fee can be discussed separately..."
……
The next day.
Lin Changsheng left the courtyard and strolled around Green Fairy City.
The small courtyard he rented had a spiritual vein that barely reached the middle level of the second rank, far from meeting his daily cultivation needs.
However, he had already learned that if he wanted a better cultivation ground, he needed to contact the pseudo-core cultivators of the Ghost Valley Sect stationed in Green Wilderness Immortal City to discuss renting a place there.
In addition, he also needs a suitable place to refine pills.
Both need to reach at least the quasi-third rank, and the required spirit stones are not insignificant.
Previously, Lin Changsheng had spent a huge amount of money to purchase Core Formation spiritual items, leaving him with very limited spiritual stone reserves.
He needs to sell some materials to raise spirit stones.