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Chapter 396 Some People Are Poor

Fifteen minutes later, Chen Xu left the Spirit Tablet Office.

Just now in the Spirit Records Office, the blue-robed officer asked him if he was interested in joining a sect, and Chen Xu gave an affirmative answer.

At that moment, a slight smile even appeared on the originally serious face of the blue-robed officer.

He nodded to Chen Xu and said, "Your idea is a wise one."

After saying that, he handed the spirit tablet containing Chen Xu's aura to Chen Xu.

He added, "This spirit tablet also has the ability to transmit messages. You can input your true essence into it to activate the message runes."

Chen Xu thanked the blue-robed officer and walked out of the Spirit Records Office amidst the envious gazes of many cultivators.

He even overheard people whispering about him: "An eighteen-year-old late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, no wonder he receives such different treatment than us."

"That's right, they look like they have a bright future ahead of them, what are we?" some people said sourly.

Some people were craning their necks to look around when they suddenly met Chen Xu's gaze, which seemed to come out of nowhere. For some reason, they felt a sudden panic.

He quickly said, "Hey, stop talking, shut up!"

Chen Xu turned around, unaffected by the noise, and stepped out of the Spirit Tablet Office, only to see Ji Yang anxiously pacing back and forth in front of the door.

This kid can't find that mysterious senior, and now he doesn't even know which way to go.

As Chen Xu brushed past him, a familiar voice rang in Ji Yang's ears: "Keep up."

Ji Yang was first delighted, then stunned.

After a moment, he looked suspiciously at Chen Xu's figure in front of him.

Ji Yang had a vague intuition that it was his senior.

But was that really a senior?

Ji Yang was filled with anxiety, fearing that he had made a mistake.

But after hesitating for a moment, he took a few steps to catch up with Chen Xu.

Just as Ji Yang was about to ask a few questions cautiously, he saw the person in front of him suddenly stop and take out his identity document.

Now Ji Yang hesitated again. He was too embarrassed to go any further, so he could only linger in place, pretending to look around.

After leaving the Lingdie Division, the closest place is Wangchuan Peak.

However, Wangchuan Peak and Qingluan Tiangang are separated by the Changming River, which is like an insurmountable chasm.

The river is wide and the current is rapid.

The source of the Changming River comes from another main peak of Canglan City, Taixu Peak.

The magnificent river cascades down from the summit of Mount Taixu and plunges into the Changming River.

It encircles the immortal city, flowing swiftly, and at a glance, it looks like a celestial river pouring down.

No matter how many times Ji Yang saw such a magnificent sight, he was always deeply moved and speechless.

Those who are with the Spirit Tablet Office need to use their identity spirit tablets to board the ferry spirit boat if they want to cross the Changming River.

Without an identity certificate, no one can ride the spirit boat or cross the Changming River.

Legend has it that a divine dragon was even trapped in this river.

Right now, the place inside and outside the memorial office is bustling with people.

People kept coming out of Qingluan Tiangang, people kept entering Lingdiesi, and people kept leaving to head towards Changming River.

In such an environment, Ji Yang felt infinitely insignificant.

If it weren't for the mysterious senior who had always been his backer, Ji Yang thought he wouldn't have dared to come to Canglan Immortal City alone.

But where exactly is this mysterious senior now?
Did he really show up?
Is it really the person from before?

Three steps ahead, Chen Xu was taking out his spirit tablet to examine it.

This yellow-grade spirit tablet is about the length of a palm, and at first glance it looks like an oval-shaped jade mirror.

Its jade has a slightly yellowish tint, is warm and translucent to the touch, and looks exceptionally spiritual.

The most amazing thing is that when you input true essence into this spirit tablet, the person's identity information will appear on the mirror in the middle of the spirit tablet.

With the continuous infusion of true essence, the holder can even activate other abilities of the spirit tablet with their thoughts.

For example, at this moment, Chen Xu had a thought, and the information on the mirror flipped to reveal a spirit tablet communication network.

At this moment, two new runes that could be used for communication appeared in the very center of the communication network.

One of them was Cai Zhong, the blue-robed steward from the Spirit Tablet Office!
As for the second talisman name, it was also recorded by Cai Zhong.

After all, besides Chen Xu himself, only Cai Zhong had touched Chen Xu's identity tablet.

The second name is Ye Ningzhen.

Although Cai Zhongfang only said a few words to Chen Xu, it did not seem like he was trying to win him over in any substantial way.

But who would have thought? He secretly entered two talisman names into Chen Xu's identity talisman.

It's not hard to guess Ye Ningzhen's identity.

It's likely that he either belongs to the same sect as Cai Zhong or has some special connection with him.

Chen Xu pondered for a moment. The bird he was waiting for had already extended an olive branch to him. Should he accept it?

Soon, Chen Xu came to his own conclusion: Accept!

Canglan City is too big; it's hard to find a way around if you wander around aimlessly.

Since Cai Zhong was able to serve as an officer in the Spirit Records Bureau, the sect he belonged to must not be too bad, and he must be quite famous in this immortal city.

Once Chen Xu made his decision, he didn't hesitate. He immediately mobilized his true essence and tried to light up Ye Ningzhen's talisman.

Soon, a portion of his true essence vanished without a trace, as if it had been plunged into a deep well.

Chen Xu estimated that the total amount of this true essence could be condensed into a Qi Hua Dan.

Wow, so the cost of using spirit tablets for communication is so high. Just opening a single talisman requires a Qi Essence Pill.

Soon, Chen Xu discovered that not only did opening the talisman require Qi Hua Dan, but sending a message also required one Qi Hua Dan per use.

At a normal speaking speed, one can say about two sentences at a time, totaling thirty or forty words.

Of course, if the speaking speed is fast enough, the number of words in a single message can be increased appropriately.

In short, it boils down to one word: expensive!

Chen Xu began to understand the weight of the saying, "Living in the Immortal City is no easy feat."

He activated the talisman's name, focused his mind, and without speaking, transmitted a message to the other party through his thoughts:
“Fellow Daoist Ye, my name is Chen Xu. I am new to Immortal City and have long admired your name. Fellow Daoist Cai recommended that I contact you.”

The talisman light passed through, and soon, a faint, clear light returned from above the spirit tablet.

At the same time, Chen Xu felt that the spirit tablet in his hand seemed to be emitting a faint heat.

This heat caused Chen Xu's soul to stir slightly.

He understood; this was the spirit tablet reminding him that a message had arrived.

If he is not holding the spirit tablet in his hand at this moment, but has put it in his storage bag or somewhere else, the unusual movement of the spirit tablet at this time can also remind him to check the message.

This thing is truly extremely spiritual.

Putting everything else aside, just looking at the quality of this spirit tablet's production, one can imagine how advanced the cultivation civilization of this world is.

It truly lives up to its name as the Immortal City of Canglan.

Therefore, it seems that the monthly fee for using ten Qi Hua Dan spirit tablets is not high at all.
No, Chen Xu quickly dismissed his ridiculous idea that "the cost is not high".

It has already been said that using the Spirit Tablet is extremely expensive, so it is naturally expensive. How can its evaluation be changed arbitrarily?
Chen Xu discovered once again that not only did the spirit tablet charge for sending messages, but retrieving the other party's messages also cost money!

It's still one Qi Hua Dan per use.

This time, Chen Xu did not directly input true essence into the spirit tablet. Instead, he took out a Qi Hua Pill and placed it on the mirror surface of the spirit tablet's radiance.

The next moment, a tiny ripple suddenly appeared in the middle of the mirror.

The Qi Hua Dan on the mirror seemed to have fallen into an invisible pool of water, immediately becoming rippled and disappearing before Chen Xu's eyes.

The spirit tablet warmed up slightly again.

Immediately afterwards, a clear yet warm female voice rang in Chen Xu's ears: "Fellow Daoist Chen, it's you! That's wonderful!"

I've long admired your name, and I'm so glad you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you like the stars and the moon, Fellow Daoist Chen, our Divine Mechanism Sect needs you!
"Come quickly, come to the Changming River. The Yingzi No. 36 ferry is here; I will ferry you into the city."

The other party spoke extremely fast, managing to squeeze out a long passage within a very short communication time.

Her tone was also very lively, which was quite different from her usual cool voice, giving her a kind of misplaced enthusiasm at first glance.

When people hear it, they find it somewhat amusing.

And the listener's emotions naturally relax as well.

Chen Xu raised his eyebrows slightly, never expecting that Ye Ningzhen, the person behind the talisman, would have such a character.

Even without seeing the real person, one can vaguely sketch their outline.

He memorized the name Shenji Sect, vaguely recalling that he had seen some basic information about it in the Tianzhou Chamber of Commerce's "Complete Guide to Sects".

The Divine Mechanism Sect should be a sixth-rank sect!
It is not only a sixth-grade sect, but it also seems to be a sect that focuses on weapon crafting.

The Divine Mechanism Sect is involved in all sorts of ingenious and lewd techniques and magical treasures.

The "Complete Guide to Sects" also mentions that the Shenji Sect has two Nascent Soul Ancestors, and its Sect Leader is also at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage, only one step away from the Nascent Soul stage.

The sect has many experts, and all the true disciples are at least at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Its industries are abundant, and the magical artifacts and treasures it produces enjoy a great reputation throughout the entire Cangling Domain.

Of course, the claim of having a great reputation may be a bit of self-praise.

After all, this "Complete Guide to Sects" seems to be a summary of sects released by the Tianzhou Chamber of Commerce, but in reality, who knows where the sects in the "Complete Guide" were collected from?

Does it imply "to announce widely"?
Chen Xu searched his memory and gradually confirmed these contents.

He possesses a photographic memory; anything he has seen is almost impossible to forget.

Even if you forget something temporarily, you usually won't make a mistake if you think about it carefully.

The Divine Mechanism Sect is not only a sixth-rank sect, but it is also listed in the Tianzhou Chamber of Commerce's "Complete List of Sects," and some of its disciples work as stewards in the Spirit Tablet Bureau.

Furthermore, Ye Ningzhen waited at the ferry crossing on the Changming River with the same enthusiasm.

It's easy to imagine that either the Shenji Sect is a huge scam with a hidden pitfall, or it's genuinely eager to find talented people.

As for which one it is, we'll have to wait and see.

Chen Xu then took out another Qi Hua Pill and sent a message to Ye Ningzhen: "Please wait a moment, Fellow Daoist Ye, I will be there soon."

I am accompanied by a fellow Daoist; I hope Fellow Daoist Ye is aware of this. If there is any inconvenience, I will not have come.

He slightly increased his speaking speed, cramming a long passage into a single message.

However, compared to Ye Ningzhen's speaking speed, this was nothing.

Unbeknownst to Chen Xu, Ye Ningzhen, holding the spirit tablet, noticed that Chen Xu had sent another spiritual message, and her face immediately fell in pain.

On the banks of the surging Changming River, Ye Ningzhen, dressed in a long, smoky-colored dress, stood on a verdant bamboo raft, her face fair and delicate with red lips.

She was an exceptionally beautiful woman at first glance.

But at this moment, a bitter look appeared on that beautiful face.

"Still sending messages?" she whispered hoarsely, her face showing an indescribable heartache and distress.

"How extravagant is this? Did Chen Xu get his Qi Hua Dan for nothing?"

Is this someone new to Canglan City, unaware of the cost of firewood and rice before managing a household?

Damn it, I'm not even as willing to part with things as a young cultivator who's just entered Canglan City!
well……"

She couldn't resist and gently stepped on the bamboo raft.

Whoosh, the bamboo raft shook.

The once turbulent Changming River became calm in this small section beneath the bamboo raft.

The next moment, a huge, dark green head emerged from beneath the bamboo raft.

The two black, flame-like eyes atop the head burned with fury within their pupils.

It had a flat snout, a long face, and its skin was covered with deep, uneven lines. This... was actually a pig-dragon!

Pig dragon, also known as crocodile dragon, is also called alligator dragon.

Ordinary pig dragons are relatively small, with a body length not exceeding two meters.

The pig-dragon that has now poked its head out has a huge head, resembling a millstone, and is fierce and menacing, exuding a demonic aura.

Although we do not know the exact size of its entire body hidden in the water, just by looking at its head, we can tell that this monster is extremely ferocious and extraordinary.

"Awooo!" the pig dragon growled.

Just as the dark green body was churning in the deep water, and its enormous head was about to crash into the bamboo raft, Ye Ningzhen suddenly raised her foot and gently stomped on the raft again.

boom!
This time, it was clear that invisible true energy, like countless feet, and leaving countless afterimages, stomped on the pig dragon at the bottom of the water.

"Ouch!" Pig Dragon screamed in agony.

Bang bang bang!
clap clap clap!
It screamed in agony, writhing in pain.

Its enormous body rolled repeatedly beneath the bamboo raft; under normal circumstances, it would likely have splashed up a towering wave, causing the raft to rock violently.

It's not impossible that this small bamboo raft could be completely capsized.

However, the truth was that the bamboo raft was as stable as flat ground under Ye Ningzhen's feet. The pig dragon screamed repeatedly, and the splashing water could not affect the bamboo raft.

Later, the pig dragon's cries gradually weakened.

It suddenly raised its head and opened its blood-red maw.

puff!
A round marble was spat out of its large mouth and suddenly shot towards Ye Ningzhen.

Ye Ningzhen raised her hand and, before anyone else could react, caught the marble in one swift motion.

Hey, what kind of marbles are these?
It turned out that this was actually a Qi Essence Pill.

Ye Ningzhen's previously troubled face immediately broke into a smile, and she lifted her foot and gently stepped on the bamboo raft.

Below the bamboo raft, the water was calm.

The pig dragon's screams ceased, and its massive body shrank most of its way underwater, leaving only its pair of pitiful black bean eyes, their ferocity extinguished, looking at Ye Ningzhen.

Ye Ningzhen stretched out her palm and said with a grin, "You're very sensible, but one Qi Hua Pill won't be enough to pass under my bamboo raft."

At this point, her expression suddenly darkened, and a layer of frost instantly covered her pretty face.

"At least ten! Otherwise, don't even think about leaving unscathed."

Pig Dragon shuddered and hurriedly opened its mouth again, spitting out ten Qi Hua Pills in quick succession.

The Qi Hua Dan fell into Ye Ningzhen's palm like beans pouring from a bamboo tube, and she smiled happily again.

Seeing her holding the Qi Hua Dan and smiling broadly, Pig Dragon quickly submerged its head in the water and swam away silently and swiftly.

Once it had completely disappeared, Ye Ningzhen exclaimed, "Eh!"

"That's not right. I only asked for ten Qi Hua Pills as travel expenses, but that guy gave me one earlier."

"That... wouldn't that make a total of eleven?"

Ye Ningzhen felt like she had struck gold.

She happily put away the ten Qi Hua Pills, then took out the extra Qi Hua Pill and placed it on the spirit tablet.

As the spirit tablet swallowed the Qi Hua Dan, Ye Ningzhen—

No, Ye Ningzhen felt heartbroken again.

She hissed and gasped, cursing the creator behind the spirit tablet countless times in her mind. Another Qi Hua Pill!

The message is received once, and the message is received again upon hearing it.

It can be collected countless times, back and forth!
What kind of shady stuff is this?
Finally, the spirit tablet communication was activated, and the young man's voice rang in her ears. Ye Ningzhen listened intently.

"There's one more person? Is this buy-one-get-one-free?"

She murmured to herself, wondering what kind of person the other person was, when suddenly she sensed something and realized something.

She suddenly turned her head to look at the riverbank, only to see two cultivators on the other side, one in front of the other, walking leisurely as if treading on a gentle breeze.

(End of this chapter)