Starting at the Nascent Soul stage, a rogue cultivator is incredibly poor.

Throughout the journey, Yun Yun kept talking non-stop.

From the layout and regulations of Xuanxian City to the division of power among the three major chambers of commerce.

From the no-fly zones in the city to the unique features of various markets and neighborhoods.

From places where Foundation Establishment cultivators often gather, to places where Golden Core cultivators travel...

Although his cultivation level was not high, he was indeed very familiar with this giant city.

Qingyouzi listened quietly, and a picture gradually formed in her mind.

As they walked, Yun Yun suddenly remembered something and turned to ask tentatively:

"Senior, your visit to Xuanxian City must also be for the 'Nascent Soul Trade Fair,' right?"

Qingyouzi's expression remained unchanged, and he simply asked in return:

"The Nascent Soul Trading Fair?"

"Senior doesn't know?" Yun Yun was taken aback.

"Every fifty years, Xuanxian City holds a grand trading event for Nascent Soul level cultivators. There are still two years until this event. At that time, Nascent Soul seniors from all sides will gather to exchange information and even occasionally have great opportunities emerge... I believe that you must have come for this important event."

Qingyouzi shook her head slightly, but did not stop walking.

"I have been in seclusion for many years and know very little about the outside world. I have only come out of seclusion this time because my cultivation resources are running out and I want to find some supplies."

He spoke in a flat tone, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

Yun Yun nodded quickly:

"Yes, yes, senior is devoted to cultivation and naturally does not concern himself with such worldly affairs. However, the threshold for this trade fair is quite high. One needs to be introduced by a fellow Nascent Soul cultivator or possess a special token to participate... As a Golden Core cultivator like myself, I can't even get close to it."

There was no shortage of envy in his words.

Qingyouzi did not respond, her gaze casually sweeping over the street scene.

A three-story pavilion came into view, with carved beams and painted rafters, and the three characters "Zui Hua Lou" (Drunken Flower Pavilion) on the gate plaque were painted in gold and embroidered colors. Several beautiful female cultivators smiled charmingly in front of the gate, attracting the attention of passing cultivators.

Yun Yun followed Qing Youzi's gaze and immediately looked embarrassed. He rubbed his hands together, not daring to make a sound, and carefully observed the other party's expression.

Qingyouzi glanced at it only once before looking away.

"By the way," he said casually, "have you ever heard of the Demon Spirit Stone?"

"Demon Spirit Stone?" Yun Yun frowned and pondered for a moment, then shook his head blankly. "This junior is ignorant and has never heard of it. Is this material... very precious?"

"Never mind." Qingyouzi said calmly, "It was just a casual question."

Yun Yun dared not be negligent and said seriously:

"What you require, senior, must be extraordinary. I will pay close attention in the future, and if I hear anything, I will inform you immediately."

Qingyouzi remained noncommittal.

After walking for a while, Yun Yun remembered something and asked cautiously:

"Senior, since you've just arrived in Xuanxian City, would you like a quiet cave dwelling to stay in? There are cave dwellings for rent or sale in all the places where spiritual veins converge in the city. I know a few brokers; their prices are fair, and the cave dwellings are of excellent quality."

Qingyouzi pondered for a moment, then nodded:

"Alright. Lead the way."

The two walked out of the main street and headed west of the city.

As the buildings and pavilions along the way become less frequent, the spiritual atmosphere grows ever stronger. In the distance, the outlines of green mountains can be seen, shrouded in mist, with the eaves of pavilions peeking out from beneath the clouds.

Qingyouzi walked slowly with his hands behind his back, asking as if in casual conversation:

"Having lived overseas for a long time, I know very little about the situation on the Tianque Continent. I've heard that besides Xuanxian City, there are two other major forces: the Guixian Sect and the Wanxian Dynasty... I wonder what their reputations are?"

He spoke casually, as if he were just asking casually.

Yun Yun, however, dared not be careless and carefully considered the wording:

"Replying to Senior, those two families... are indeed formidable behemoths. They have been rivals for many years, engaging in open and covert struggles, and their relationship is quite delicate."

He paused, then lowered his voice:

"Speaking of which, thousands of years ago, the Myriad Immortals Dynasty was originally a mortal dynasty under the jurisdiction of some affiliated sects of the Immortal Sect. Later, cultivators emerged from among those mortals, along with a bunch of rogue cultivators. It is rumored that there was even a Nascent Soul stage expert backing them up."

"Dissatisfied with the rule of the sects, they rose up in rebellion and actually overthrew those affiliated sects, establishing the current Ten Thousand Immortals Dynasty."

"From then on, the two families became enemies. What's more troublesome is that because their starting points and experiences were different, their philosophies were also completely different."

Yun Yun shook his head and smiled bitterly:

"The Guixian Sect emphasizes individualized instruction, and its disciples are divided into different levels, with the amount of resources determined by their talent. They believe that those with exceptional talent should receive intensive training, while those with average talent are considered fortunate to receive basic resources."

"However, the Ten Thousand Immortals Dynasty advocates that everyone can become a dragon, and believes that regardless of social status or talent, as long as one has spiritual roots, everyone should enjoy equal opportunities and resources for cultivation. They have even legislated that cultivators within the dynasty's territory may not deduct resources from their disciples based on their talent."

Qingyouzi raised an eyebrow slightly: "That's two extremes."

"Exactly." Yun Yun nodded. "The Guixian Sect's method can cultivate top geniuses, but it also chills the hearts of ordinary cultivators. The Wanxian Dynasty's policy seems fair, but in reality, resources are dispersed, making it difficult to produce peerless experts. In recent years, the two sides have been fighting, and neither can prevail over the other, probably because each of their philosophies has its own advantages and disadvantages."

His tone was somewhat complicated:

"To be honest, both sides have their merits and flaws. The Guixian Sect is too opportunistic, while the Wanxian Dynasty is too idealistic. A city like our Xuanxian City, which doesn't interfere too much and just focuses on business, is much more comfortable."

After listening, Qingyouzi seemed to be deep in thought.

The clash of ideologies is often more brutal than the clash of interests. These two entities have been able to stand in opposition for a thousand years, and their foundations are probably no less than those of Xuanxian City.

He didn't ask any more questions.

Before long, the two arrived at an elegant courtyard in the west of the city.

The plaque above the gate reads "Dongfu Si" in an ancient and simple style.

A middle-aged steward at the early stage of the Golden Core realm came out to greet them. Seeing Yun Yun leading Qing Youzi, and noticing that Qing Youzi, despite suppressing his cultivation, possessed an extraordinary demeanor, his attitude immediately became respectful.

"Is this senior looking for a cave dwelling?" the steward asked, bowing.

"It needs to be quiet, with plenty of spiritual energy, and it's best to bring a small protective array," Qingyouzi said succinctly.

"Yes, yes, yes!" The steward hurriedly took out a jade scroll, pointed his finger, and several illusory cave dwellings appeared in the air.

"These places all meet the senior's requirements. Among them, 'Tingzhuxuan' is located on the mountainside of Cuiwei Mountain in the western suburbs, a branch of a third-order spiritual vein, and comes with its own 'Minor Five Elements Array'. The annual rent is 1,800 spirit stones, or you can buy it outright for 120,000 spirit stones."

In the illusory scene, bamboo shadows sway and clear springs murmur, truly a place for quiet cultivation.

Qingyouzi scanned the area with his divine sense and nodded slightly: "Right here."

He took out 120,000 spirit stones, which he exchanged for the battle merits he had accumulated in the Boundless Sea over the years, plus what he had gained from Dao Crane's storage bag, making him quite wealthy.

After the handover was completed, the steward presented a jade token with restrictions on the cave dwelling and explained in detail how to control the formation.

Half a day later, at Tingzhu Pavilion on Cuiwei Mountain.

Qingyouzi stood in front of the cave, his divine sense sweeping over the surroundings.

The bamboo forest roars, the mountain mist swirls, and spiritual energy emanates from the earth's veins like threads. Although it is not as abundant as the core area of ​​Xuanxian City, it is still sufficient for early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

The cave dwelling is fully equipped with a meditation room, a pill-making room, a weapon-making room, and a spirit beast room. The Small Five Elements Array covers an area of ​​a hundred feet in radius. Although it cannot block ordinary attacks from Nascent Soul cultivators, it can provide early warning and block divine sense probing.

Qingyouzi sat down cross-legged.

Thousands of threads spread silently like a spider web, bringing every corner of the cave under their perception.

After doing all this, he slowly closed his eyes.

Xuanxian City, Guixian Sect, Wanxian Dynasty...

Nascent Soul Trading Fair, Magic Spirit Stones, Celestial Crystals...

Numerous clues intertwined in my mind.

This unfamiliar continent is fraught with danger.