You, a druid, go to practice Taoism?.

Chapter 18 Bluestone Market
Lin Chaoyang started on the path of cultivating immortals because he obtained a technique by chance, so he firmly believed in the concept of chance!
However, after hearing Lin Chaoyang's excited words, Qi Ping and the other two fell silent.

None of the three of them were people who would easily believe in such secret realms.

If there really is a good secret realm, how could the news of it be easily spread?
It had already been occupied by the upper-level monks of the sects and big families! How could it be the turn of ordinary people?

Generally speaking, good things will not be left at the bottom. If they appear, it is most likely honey wrapped in poison.

Wang Shan is a mature and steady elder brother, and he is not one who easily believes in such gossip.

The same is true for Sister Nan, and her vigilance is even higher than Wang Shan.

As for Qi Ping, he was afraid when he heard the word "secret realm".

In Qi Ping's impression, anything related to the word "secret realm" will inevitably result in the deaths of many people, whether because of the risks of the secret realm itself or because of the fighting between cultivators.

Qi Ping now just wants to farm and raise bees in peace and steadily improve his strength. He has no interest in taking risks at all.

And even if Qi Ping had not awakened the druid profession, he would have preferred to raise his own black bees in peace and security and live the life of a mortal without worries about food and clothing.

It’s a pity that Lin Chaoyang was in high spirits and had a simple mind, so he didn’t realize the meaning of the silence of Qi Ping and the other two.

In order not to spoil Lin Chaoyang's interest and to tactfully persuade the newcomer he brought back, the elder brother Wang Shan thought for a moment and said:
"Chaoyang, there are many kinds of secret realms. Some have rich opportunities, and if you get them, you can soar to the sky, but this kind of situation is rare...

"Most secret realms are very dangerous. There may be killing arrays in the secret realm, or traps set by evil cultivators. You may also encounter high-level cultivators who like to massacre and plunder."

"There is still plenty of time now. We can wait until we have all the information before making a decision. If the risk is high, we must think twice before acting."

After hearing this, Lin Chaoyang nodded in agreement:

"Brother Shan, you are really meticulous. I will go and research a little more and discuss with you if there is any new information!"

Just when Qi Ping and the other two nodded secretly, thinking that Wang Shan's persuasion was effective, Lin Chaoyang's next sentence immediately made the three of them realize that Wang Shan's words were in vain.

"Then we will work together to formulate a careful plan, seize an opportunity in the secret realm, and then share it together!"

After Lin Chaoyang said this, without waiting for the three to reply, he hurriedly ran to inquire about the news of the secret realm.

It seems that if you are just a little slower, the opportunity to enter the secret realm will slip through your fingers.

Lin Chaoyang's excitement made the three of them fall silent again.

After a long while, Wang Shan spoke with a complicated expression:

"Do you think I made a mistake in bringing Chaoyang into our Fusheng Club? He was born into a wealthy family among mortals and has never known the evil of human nature."

"After getting the chance to enter the world of immortal cultivation, he met our Fusheng Society. Chaoyang has never seen the world of immortal cultivation that is full of suspicion. He is simple-minded and seems to think that most of the cultivators in the world are good."

"I suddenly felt that our kindness to him might have harmed him."

"But the theory of chance is not entirely false. Although the probability is very low, Chaoyang embarked on the path of cultivation because of chance. He may not be a person with great fortune. If we forcibly interfere and stop it, wouldn't it be suspected of blocking someone's path? Besides, we are not necessarily right."

Qi Ping and Sister Nan also deeply agreed with Wang Shan's complicated words.

They can't be sure that they are right, they just make a more prudent choice.

"If Chaoyang comes to us again, we can refuse him but at the same time persuade him tactfully. If he insists on going, we can't force him." Sister Nan rarely spoke.

"That's fine. After all, we can't interfere with other people's choices. Just say what you want to say and have a clear conscience!" Wang Shan nodded in agreement. After Wang Shan and Sister Nan finished talking, they couldn't help but look at Qi Ping. They were both young people, but the difference in their personalities was too big!

It’s not that Lin Chaoyang has a bad personality, because Lin Chaoyang is sincere to others and willing to share, but can such a personality really survive in such a world?
Even Qi Ping, Wang Shan and Sister Nan were not sure they could survive in such a world, so it was even more difficult for them to interfere with the fate of others.

After the episode between Lin Chaoyang and the secret realm, Qi Ping and the other two had a brief discussion and then put the matter out of their minds, without any intention of exploring it further.

Qi Ping and Sister Nan soon embarked on their journey to Qingshifang City.

Qingshifang City is located in the center of Qingshi County and is managed by Qingyuan Sect and the Liu, Zhu and Murong families in Qingshi County.

The relationship between the Liu, Zhu and Murong families and the Qingyuan Sect is extremely close. To put it bluntly, these three families were developed by the disciples of the Qingyuan Sect, and can be regarded as family forces developed by the disciples of the Qingyuan Sect.

The role of these family forces is to manage in detail the many matters within their designated sphere of influence under the overall management of Qingyuan Sect, including business development, industrial development, taxation, rent collection, public security management, etc., as well as searching for talented disciples and sending them to Qingyuan Sect.

The Qingyuan Sect conducts annual assessments on managers and management families in every place under it, including Qingshi County. Generally, there is a small assessment every three years and a large assessment every ten years, and rewards and punishments are determined based on the assessment results.

Commercial transactions in Qingshifang City are one of the core sources of income for Qingshi County, receiving a large amount of taxes and entrance fees every year.

In order to ensure a good business environment, the strongholds of Qingyuan Sect and the Liu, Zhu and Murong families are set up in the market town. A law enforcement team with more than two foundation-building cultivators is also formed to maintain public order and the business environment in the market town.

Also, because Qingshi County's industries are mainly based on black bees, golden-feathered chickens, soul-enriching fruits, and jungle-horned cattle, there are many chambers of commerce in the market that specialize in purchasing these things.

At the same time, some products used in these industries will also be sold, as well as many cultivation resources and daily necessities.

Qi Ping and Sister Nan's target this time is a small chamber of commerce in the market town called Zhiyuan Chamber of Commerce. The owner of this chamber of commerce is a middle-aged uncle at the sixth level of Qi Refining, named Gao Zhiyuan, who is about the same age as Wang Shan.

Most members of the Fusheng Society would come to this chamber of commerce to sell things, because the prices here would be slightly higher than those in larger chambers of commerce.

In addition, Boss Gao speaks very kindly and often chats with people about the latest current affairs.

Therefore, Qi Ping and Sister Wang Shannan all like to come here to sell their products. Not only are the prices higher, but they can occasionally get some gossip that they cannot get on their own.

The courtyard of the Fusheng Society is almost a hundred kilometers away from Qingshifang City.

Even a Qi-refining cultivator would take a long time to catch up with this distance.

So when Qi Ping and Sister Nan rushed to Qingshifang Market along the path, it was already afternoon.

Fortunately, the journey was smooth and we did not encounter any dangerous cultivators.

Qi Ping's golden marrow bee had been exploring the road ahead, but had not found any suspicious figures.

"We're finally here at Qingshifang City!"

After arriving at Qingshi Market, Qi Ping looked at this market that exuded a luxurious atmosphere, and his heart finally settled down.

In addition to selling honey and purchasing daily necessities, he also planned to ask Boss Gao about the information and prices of pet animals.

Qi Ping estimated that it would only take about a week for the druid to be upgraded to level two, at which time he would be able to contract a second animal companion.

Therefore, he also needs to make this plan in advance, so as to avoid the risk of making another trip to Qingshifang City.

(End of this chapter)