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Chapter 354 Lu Zhenjun Emerges from Seclusion, Black Market Bibo Island

Time flows on, and the world of cultivation changes constantly, just like the mortal realm.

The rise and fall of all forces can happen in the blink of an eye.

In the short span of a little over a hundred years since Lin Chang'an arrived at the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, many changes have occurred.

I witnessed the Long family's domineering power at its peak, and its subsequent low-key demeanor after its decline.

It also witnessed the Xuan Yin Pavilion's many twists and turns before finally gaining a foothold, as well as the Si Hai Chamber of Commerce's rapid rise after the Long family's decline.

Similarly, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is currently experiencing internal turmoil and its power has shrunk dramatically. Once the various families within the Chamber realize what is happening, they will once again stand together against external forces.

The Sihai Chamber of Commerce has lost nearly one-third of its market share in the Wulong Island Market.

Xuan Yin Pavilion seized the opportunity to gain a significant advantage, but knowing its own strength was insufficient and it feared being targeted, it directly dragged the Seven Kingdoms Alliance into the fray.

Many factions within the Seven Nations Alliance have not had a good time in recent years, so how could they possibly let go of this opportunity that they have finally seized?

For a time, the Wulong Island market was a stage for a constant stream of people taking turns performing.

Standing atop Tianquan Peak, Lin Chang'an gazed down upon the changing times and the unchanging landscape, and was filled with deep emotion.

“Fellow Daoist, we came here together from the Yue Kingdom. In just over a hundred years, the world has changed like that of a mortal dynasty. The winds of change are truly as beautiful as a painting.”

Lin Chang'an, standing tall in his white robes, felt an even stronger attachment to the path of cultivation, as he observed the changing times from the sidelines.

【Lifespan: 226/789】

[Realm Level: Mid-Golden Core (56/100)]

If one's lifespan is short, how can one have the mind to observe the changes of time?

Looking at his lifespan, Lin Chang'an was extremely satisfied. If it were any shorter, who would have the mindset to observe the changes in the world?

Meanwhile, his cultivation has improved considerably over the past five years, and the greatest contributor to this is undoubtedly the spirit wine, Ice Marrow Jade Liquid, which has a lingering aftereffect.

"Only someone like Fellow Daoist Lin can be so carefree."

The fairy in the pavilion looked at the handsome white-clad figure from behind and couldn't help but show a hint of envy.

Despite their different circumstances and identities, their perspectives on the same people and the turbulent times of the past century were completely different.

For her, a century is a heavy responsibility.

Looking at the Long family, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, and even the Divine Sword Sect and the Li Huo Palace, which suppressed the Xuan Yin Pavilion in the Yue Kingdom, they have all risen and fallen, and some have even disappeared into the long river of time in the cultivation world.

She felt only a sense of urgency.

They feared that Xuan Yin Pavilion might follow the same path as these other forces in the future.

"Only by achieving the Nascent Soul stage can the sect be guaranteed to stand for a thousand years."

Although she envied Lin Chang'an for being so carefree, Fairy Ni Chang had no regrets. She slowly walked forward and stood side by side with him, gazing at the magnificent landscape below.

"It's a pity that no matter how beautiful the scenery here is, it can't compare to the beauty of the Yue Kingdom."

"I never expected that Fellow Daoist Ni Chang would also be a homebody."

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but laugh and tease, while Fairy Ni Chang nodded with a smile.

"It's hard to leave one's homeland; given the choice, who would want to come out and wander in the wind and rain?"

The two exchanged a glance and chuckled softly before landing inside the pavilion.

In the past five years, Fairy Ni Chang's injuries have long since healed, but she still lives a secluded life. There are many rumors circulating outside that Fairy Ni Chang's foundation has been damaged.

"I am deeply grateful to Fellow Daoist Lin for saving my life back then. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have given up hope and given up on this path long ago."

Faced with the fairy's toast, Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded, but in his heart he didn't believe a word of it.

Through his understanding over the years, he also knew that this person had a firm Dao heart and would probably seek spiritual objects to heal even if his foundation was damaged.

"Fellow Daoist Ni Chang has been feigning injury for the past five years, drawing the Seven Kingdoms Alliance into the fray. You've truly played a grand game."

It seems that they have given up a lot of interests, allowing the Seven Nations Alliance to take control.

However, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, being an external force, is not based here. If they want to establish themselves here, they must rely on the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

This is equivalent to having an external ally. If there is any turmoil among the people, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, a power without a foundation, will be the first to suffer.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I have come here today for two reasons: first, to deliver a message, and second, to discuss a fortuitous opportunity."

Once inside the pavilion, when Fairy Ni Chang discussed serious matters, she no longer had her usual amiable demeanor; instead, her expression became somewhat solemn.

"Deliver a message?"

Lin Chang'an looked puzzled. He had contacted all the acquaintances he could, and even if it was Lao Hu's letter, there was no need to ask Fairy Ni Chang to deliver it personally.

However, when Fairy Ni Chang handed him the letter, Lin Chang'an opened the sealing rune with a puzzled look, and the contents of the letter made him look astonished.

"Fellow Daoist Su Miaoyin, and Song Tingfeng too!"

After a century of silence, when they first arrived at this Demon Beast Sea Abyss, this fellow Daoist Su Miaoyin and Song Tingfeng followed their master, True Lord Lu, and became honored guests of the Azure Sea Palace.

Later, rumors circulated that this Lu Zhenjun had sealed off the island, and some even said that he had gone to a treasure land in the outer sea and only returned in recent years.

Instead, his numerous letters went unanswered.

First came Song Tingfeng's letter, in which he expressed shock, saying that he had followed his master to the Death Sea area, which was why he had lost all contact with them.

Upon returning and seeing these letters, he replied, saying that he had been fortunate enough to regain his cultivation through alchemy over the years, but that was all he could achieve.

Hearing about Fellow Daoist Lin's experiences, one can't help but feel envious.

The contents of this letter left Lin Chang'an both amused and exasperated; it was indeed the same familiar nagging as always.

The Sea of ​​Death is a remote sea area, fraught with danger and utterly chaotic, so it's normal that there has been no news of it for years.

After all, this place is not under the jurisdiction of the Bihai Palace.

"I'm afraid this True Monarch Lu is still plotting something. This place is not one that human cultivators would easily set foot in." Lin Chang'an pondered to himself. Although the letter did not reveal much information, he could guess what it meant.

Given Lu Zhenjun's cautious nature, even though he clearly possessed the strength to overwhelm the three sects of Yue, he still schemed and plotted for so many years simply to be on the safe side.

It's likely that this Lu Zhenjun was afraid of the news leaking, which is why he kept it a secret for a hundred years.

In Fellow Daoist Su Miaoyin's letter, there were many congratulatory messages. One was that she learned about his progress in the field of formations, and the other was that he had completed his cultivation and was reborn as a Core Formation cultivator.

Later, he also learned about his agreement with the Sixth Elder, and the letter actually provided more information about the secret realm.

……

After a long pause, Lin Chang'an put away the letter and then looked up. The Fairy of Rainbow Robes explained:

"For the past hundred years, no one has known what this Lu Zhenjun has been doing. His three disciples disappeared for a hundred years, and when they returned, only two remained."

However, there are rumors that this True Man Lu discovered an ancient secret realm, but due to the restrictions, only Core Formation cultivators can enter. Others say that True Man Lu has connections with that powerful demon...

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes revealed all the information she knew.

Lin Chang'an seemed to have thought of something after hearing this, and nodded. He didn't want to get involved in the affairs of Nascent Soul cultivators.

Whatever the rumors are, they have nothing to do with him anyway.

"However, with the appearance of this True Lord Lu, and the Seven Kingdoms Alliance even having Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, they must have gained some confidence."

Lin Chang'an said with a smile that the Seven Kingdoms Alliance had finally managed to get on Lu Zhenjun's ship.

When they arrived at the Monster Sea Abyss, the creature had simply gone into seclusion and disappeared without a trace.

Isn't that infuriating?

This puts the Seven Nations Alliance in a difficult position. If they refuse to pay tribute, who would dare to do so?

Perhaps we don't know who gave it to Lu Zhenjun, but we certainly know who didn't.

After all, it's all too common for people to stab each other in the back.

"Just as Fellow Daoist Lin thought, since True Monarch Lu and his disciples have returned, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance has not reduced its offerings over the years."

When this matter was mentioned, Fairy Ni Chang was also somewhat helpless, as her Xuan Yin Pavilion had given her quite a bit over the years.

"The second thing is also related to Lu Zhenjun's return. Two years ago, the Meng couple on Bibo Island in Tongtian Wuhai were injured by someone, and their lifespans were about to end."

Although his only offspring was quite talented, his cultivation was shallow. And these two had a past relationship with True Lord Lu, so they became his disciples..."

Lin Chang'an listened, and the beginning was fine, but the more he listened, the stranger it became, until finally he was speechless and said:

"In other words, the Meng couple could no longer control their subordinates and gave Bibo Island to Lu Zhenjun."

This apprentice was a really good choice!

At this moment, Lin Chang'an was somewhat envious; this was the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

The benefits of Bibo Island are not much less than those of Wulong Island Market, so you can imagine how generous the apprenticeship gift is.

"That's right. And over the years, our Seven Kingdoms Alliance has never been disloyal. So, Lord Lu has entrusted the management of Bibo Island to the Seven Kingdoms Alliance."

However, the problem is that Bibo Island is comprised of several factions, and the actions of the Meng couple naturally aroused dissatisfaction among others.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an pondered inwardly, realizing that this was the opportunity that Fairy Ni Chang had mentioned.

This Bibo Island is a large black market, just like the one he used to run in Tianxuan City.

If they take over Bibo Island, wouldn't the rest of the annual allowance be theirs, aside from the portion they continue to give to Lu Zhenjun?

However, this time, within the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, the Xuan Yin Pavilion is the strongest and naturally has the most influence.

As someone who is part of it, he can naturally get a share of the benefits if he participates.

To be honest, it would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted by the profits in the black market.

"Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, it seems you have a good grasp of me."

With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Chang'an finally looked up and smiled.

And Fairy Ni Chang nodded with a smile, saying:
"Fellow Daoist Lin, once we take over Bibo Island, our cultivation resources will increase exponentially, and it will even be easier to explore some hidden information and monster lairs."

The Fairy of Rainbow Skirts is right about that; Azure Wave Island alone is enough to make the Seven Kingdoms Alliance eat their fill.

Meanwhile, Lu Zhenjun, a Nascent Soul cultivator, was also behind him.

"If a Nascent Soul cultivator intervenes, Lu Zhenjun might even have the Azure Sea Palace..."

This was also something that made the Fairy of Rainbow Robes' heart flutter.

Without the intervention of a Nascent Soul cultivator, someone of her level of cultivation would naturally be very clear about the difference between the late and early stages of Core Formation.

She is currently the only cultivator in the late Core Formation stage in the entire Seven Kingdoms Alliance; most of the others are in the early or middle stages of Core Formation.

With her joining forces with Lin Chang'an, and the current foundation of Xuan Yin Pavilion, she is capable of seizing a large share of the profits.

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. He had benefited from the black market before and knew how much it offered.

Cultivation resources are one thing, but more importantly, you yourself are involved. You can get rid of the shady things you usually use for refining weapons, drawing talismans, and making pills.

The question is, someone is selling these on the black market, and they can even use clones to let some people witness that it is indeed a mysterious person selling them.

There's also a lot of intelligence, which is extremely beneficial.

Even collecting spiritual items on his own requires a lot of brainpower, but in his own black market, he knows exactly where to find good stuff and how to get it.

"Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, this is truly an exciting opportunity."

In the end, Lin Chang'an had to admit that he was moved, and Fairy Ni Chang also smiled.

(End of this chapter)