The Great Seminary

Chapter 355 The End
Zhang Gui never intended to keep the secret of the hidden realm within 'Fugui Manor' forever.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be openly hoarding millet on the market;

While selling their "Zongxinyuan" (a type of meatball) at their own shop, they were also making a big profit.

Moreover, even though he is currently in the 'underground realm', his openly revealed identity is enough to grant him a secret realm.

He smiled leisurely and said, "Although the Stone Corpse Kingdom I govern has fallen into ruin..."

But after all, it is an ancient kingdom that is recognized by the two supreme beings, Emperor Daqi and Queen Mother of the West, and whose name is recorded in the official history of Dongsheng Continent, "Records of the Wilderness Kingdoms of Dongsheng Continent".

Isn't it normal to have a secret realm?

Upon hearing this, Wu Quezi nodded subconsciously and said:

"Since it is an ancient barbarian country whose name is known to both Daqi and the Queen Mother of the West, it is certainly possible that it possesses a secret realm."

This is the benefit of having been wealthy since one's ancestors were rich.

Regardless of whether it's true or false, it's something that others consider perfectly natural to have, something that the general public shouldn't even have, no matter how hard they try.

Zhang Gui nodded in satisfaction and said:
"That settles it then. Even a broken ship has three pounds of nails left, and besides, I am now the ruler of a country in the 'human world'."

Hearing him openly reveal that he possessed a secret realm, Wu Quezi's face also betrayed her envy and jealousy.
"You, a nobleman from the mortal realm, possess a 'secret realm' where you can refine food pills all by yourself. Although you are said to be impoverished, your actual foundation is frighteningly profound."

Once the money starts flowing, it's inexhaustible.

Aside from those rare elixirs and medicines not available on the market, I can afford any high-grade pills and consume them to my heart's content.

Why would someone be so desperate to go down into the underground cave? Are they crazy?

Zhang Gui was taken aback. "If you can't spend all your money, does that mean you have to spend your whole life just eating and waiting to die?"
"Your idea is absolutely insane."

"Of course, one should not just live a life of idleness and waiting to die, but one must wait until one's cultivation reaches a point where there is no more progress. At that point, no matter how much money one accumulates, it will not be of much meaning to oneself."

The only way is to hunt down demons in the deep underground caves, tempering one's spirit on the brink of life and death, so that the 'Three Treasures' can be obtained…

"Alright, alright, everyone lives their own life. Why are you talking nonsense about my life?"

Zhang Gui impatiently interrupted Wu Quezi's fantasy.

"Let's get down to business. What would you like to eat for dinner?"
Don't make me ask a third time.

"Don't you have the ability to refine the 'Rampaging Monkey' in your manor? Let's eat it tonight."

And could I take a look inside your secret realm? Although I guess you probably have a 'secret realm,' I'm a little skeptical that you actually admit to having one.

"It's not a sect or a family, but one person who owns a secret realm. This is just too..."

Wu Quezi continued muttering, ignoring Zhang Gui, who eventually deliberately prevented her from entering his secret realm.

In the following days, Wu Quezi and Sun Chonghe held a banquet to celebrate their promotion to the inner emperor.

Zhen Shijing bids a reluctant farewell to Zhang Gui and continues her migration to Lingshan with her clansmen.

It's rare for Wu Quezi to come to 'Fugui Manor' alone, to curry favor with Zhang Gui, and other trivial matters need not be mentioned.

In mid-September, Zhang Gui and Sun Chonghe, along with the caravan of the Gongliang Hall of the 'Three Holy Swords Northern Sect', finally arrived outside the 'town' on the outskirts of the 'Long Golden Fin Tail' underground vein...

In early autumn, the wind and sand were quite strong on the empty wilderness.

But once you get close to the stone city wall, which is more than ten feet high, the wind and water suddenly become calm.

Zhang Gui jumped out of the cabin, looked around at the boundless wilderness, let out a long sigh of relief, and muttered to himself:

"finally reached!"

"What are you saying?" Sun Chonghe, who was following beside him, noticed Zhang Gui's wistful expression and asked.

"We already swore an oath with a high five, but we still dawdled for so long before finally arriving at the underground vein." "How can you blame me? Shijing came to see you every day for the past few days, and so did Senior Sister Wuque..."

“Did I say I blamed you?” Zhang Gui waved his hand and said, “Besides, if you hadn’t insisted on traveling with the group sent by the sect.”

I will turn down anyone who contacts me.

"That's because I actually learned about it and realized that the next trip to the Great Cavern is not as easy as I imagined."

"By following the crowd, it might seem like we've waited a few extra days, but it will actually save us a lot of trouble."

Sun Chonghe retorted without yielding an inch.

The two of them strolled into the town, chatting away as they went.

The city was vast, with thick stone paving the ground, and huge black iron blocks covered with diamond patterns were cast on top.

The streets were bustling with pedestrians, most of whom walked with a brisk pace, clearly indicating that they were practicing spiritual cultivation.

In the shops on both sides, piles of earth demon corpses, neither rare nor common, were stacked up, emitting a heavy and strange stench.

Upon arriving at this extraordinary place, even someone as composed as Zhang Gui, who considered himself unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed before him, couldn't help but show surprise.

His eyes darted around everywhere as if he didn't have enough pupils to see them all.

In the underground world, the "townships" are nominally guarded by envoys dispatched by the Great Qi Emperor "Xia Que" and the Queen Mother of the West "Kunlun".

However, in reality, the city's daily affairs are managed by the 'city lord' sent by the closest and most powerful sect.

For example, this 'Long Golden Fin Tail' underground vein town is under the jurisdiction of the 'Three Holy Sword Sect'.

Therefore, as a branch of the 'Three Holy Swords Northern Sect', Gongliang Hall naturally had the advantage of being close to the source and its business flourished.

Zhang Gui followed behind Sun Chonghe in front, as they entered the 'Gongliang Hall,' a square-shaped inner courtyard that was surprisingly large.

The caravan manager, Song Panzhen, apologized to Sun Chonghe and jogged to the main hall.

Before long, he strode over, leading a distinguished-looking old man in Taoist robes. Before speaking, he smiled and said:
“Junior Sister Chong Hezi, this is Uncle Ni Aozi, the Right Deputy Hall Master of the Changjinqiwei Dikumai Town Hall of our ‘Three Saints Sword Northern Sect’.”

I was on duty today, and knowing you were here, I made a special trip to see you.

"Knowing that one of the most promising young talents in our sect, the sect leader's favorite female disciple, has recently arrived in Changjinwei Dikumai Town."

As one of the landlords, how could I not come and pay my respects?

Although Ni Aozi stood up straight when they met, and spoke in a very stiff tone with no distinction between level and oblique tones, his words were very polite.

This can be considered as giving Chong Hezi, the inner disciple of the sect leader, some face.

As a junior, Chong Hezi hurriedly bowed and said, "You're too kind, Uncle-Master."

Although my sect is illustrious, I myself am foolish and cannot compare to the wisdom and ability of my senior brothers and sisters.

He can only be considered an ordinary junior member of the sect.

The reason I came to the Long Golden Fin Tail Cave Vein this time is to learn a few minor techniques, so that I won't fall too far behind my fellow disciples.

I hope my martial uncle will grant my request.

"Of course, of course." Mud Turtle nodded and waved to summon a middle-aged Taoist priest.
"Tu Jiaoya, your junior sister Chong Hezi is a newly admitted inner sect disciple of the sect leader, and her status is very important."

When you descend into the underground veins, you must take extra care, understand?

"Disciple will respectfully obey Master's orders." Tu Jiaoya bowed almost to his waist in response.

Ni Aozi ignored him completely, returned a half-bow to Sun Chonghe, and turned to leave.

(End of this chapter)