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Canglin is a very small region, and a very exclusive one at that.

For so many years, the Canglin region has only had three major sects, and not even some small sects.

This is similar to the Dao Pact established by the three patriarchs and three Golden Core stage cultivators within the three major sects when they first established Canglin City.

The three major sects need to advance and retreat together, and unite to exclude outsiders.

This is why, despite some friction between the three major sects over the years, they have always lived in peace and harmony.

When exploring the secret realm, the three major sects will also send people together to cooperate.

However, things have changed now. It's unclear when it started, but the internal conflicts among the three major sects have been increasing.

There were countless instances of people scheming against each other and kicking each other when they were down.

Perhaps it's because a Golden Core cultivator from the Qingyun Sect has gone missing.

Or perhaps it's because the lifespan of a Golden Core cultivator in Biluo Valley is approaching.

Whatever the reason, the three major sects are currently rife with undercurrents, with each having its own schemes at the top. It's uncertain when these schemes will be detonated, and they will inevitably cause a bloodbath.

In such an environment, Jiang Shi, a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator who was a complete stranger and whose origins were unknown, naturally attracted the attention of the three major sects.

Especially Lingxu Sect. Although Canglin City was jointly established by the three major sects, many of its properties belong to Biluo Valley and Qingyun Sect.

However, Canglin City is still controlled by the Lingxu Sect.

The fact that Shangguan Shuo is the city lord of Canglin City is the biggest proof of this.

As soon as Jiang Shi entered Canglin City, he was immediately reported to the city lord's mansion.

Upon learning of this, Shangguan Shuo's disciple Ouyang Yu immediately dispatched his men to quietly approach Jiang Shi, instructing them to keep a close watch on him and not to act rashly.

Around Jiang Shi, there were many cultivators, both openly and secretly, observing him and recording his every move.

"It seems the three major sects are getting restless," Jiang Shi thought to himself.

Once you enter Canglin City, you're guaranteed to be targeted by the three major sects.

Even if Jiang Shi conceals his cultivation level, it will still be the same. As long as he reveals his intention to purchase a second-grade spiritual item, he will definitely be targeted.

By then, there will be even more trouble.

Although they are still being watched and secretly followed, at least no one has taken any action.

There is a possibility of reversal if no action is taken.

The three major sects aren't all fools; none of the major forces in Canglin City would choose to resort to violence at the slightest disagreement.

The reason for this is also related to Jiang Shi back then.

Back then, Jiang Shi sold a large number of pills and talismans in Canglin City, which later attracted the attention of Biluo Valley and Lingxu Sect.

The captain of the guards of Biluo Valley in Canglin City sought out Gua Xiusui, the old man of the Canglin City Lord's Mansion, to divine the matter. Who could have imagined that this small divination would lead to the death of Gua Xiusui on the spot?

This event completely changed the landscape of Canglin City, causing many of the city's high-ranking officials and the leaders of the three major sects stationed there to change their usual practices.

Canglin City has become very safe, and many independent cultivators are more willing to trade there.

This made Canglin City even more prosperous.

After this incident, the higher-ups in Canglin City became extremely cautious.

Even when Jiang Shi, a completely unfamiliar Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, appeared in the city, they only sent their subordinates to observe him secretly, and did not directly send out a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator to capture Jiang Shi.

Of course, since Jiang Shi dared to reveal his cultivation level and come to Canglin City, he was naturally not afraid.

With his current cultivation and strength, even if Shangguan Shuo, the city lord of Canglin City, were to come in person, he would be defeated and forced to flee, and might even die.

Not to mention those ordinary Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.

Jiang Shi was not afraid at all, given that Canglin City only had a dozen or so Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. If he wanted to, he could easily wipe out all the forces in Canglin City by himself.

Of course, as long as no one provokes him, Jiang Shi will not easily start a war or indiscriminately kill innocent people.

Jiang Shi still couldn't bring himself to slaughter an entire family and clan.

After all, the three major sects in the Canglin region have Golden Core stage cultivators in charge.

Even though these Golden Core stage cultivators are rarely seen and haven't shown their faces for over a thousand years, no one still dares to provoke the three major sects.

Killing a few Foundation Establishment stage cultivators outside is one thing, but if it goes too far, it will inevitably cause disaster.

Jiang Shi would certainly not do that.

He can protect himself now, but Jiang Shi is not invincible, so he still needs to be more careful.

Of course, he doesn't cause trouble, but if anyone dares to mess with him, Jiang Shi won't hold back.

Jiang Shi discovered these cultivators operating in the shadows, but ignored them.

After buying the second-grade fire and earth elemental spirit items, Jiang Shi returned to his newly rented residence.

He didn't immediately go into seclusion; Jiang Shi was waiting for the higher-ups of Canglin City to come to him.

When they can no longer contain themselves, they will naturally come to contact Jiang Shi in person.

It's not too late to go into seclusion and cultivate after that time has passed.

Jiang Shi first guided Jiang Yu in his cultivation, helping him overcome some of the difficulties in the Qi Refining stage.

Jiang Yu is not far from breaking through to the fourth level of Qi Refining. He estimates that he will be able to do so in about another month.

Just as Jiang Shi was instructing Jiang Yu on cultivation, inside Canglin Pavilion.

On the top floor of Canglin Pavilion, Pavilion Master Lu sat in the head seat, flanked by his son Lu Chuanyue and grandson Lu Wenxian.

Lu Chuanyue looks like a young man, but he is actually over fifty years old, and his son is already twenty.

"So it was just an ordinary transaction," Pavilion Master Lu said in a deep voice.

He had just heard the news reported by his son, Lu Chuanyue, and couldn't help but ponder for a moment, thinking about Jiang Shi's purpose in coming to Canglin City.

However, whether it was the information given by Lu Chuanyue or the information observed by his secret agents in secret.

This unfamiliar Foundation Establishment stage cultivator didn't seem to pose any danger; he was just in Canglin City to cultivate and mentor his disciples.

"Since that's the case, just ignore him. Give the order that no one should have any conflict with him. Also, if this person comes to my Canglin Pavilion to do business again, give him preferential treatment according to the standards of our Canglin Pavilion's Earth-level members," Lu Chuanyue said decisively.

Although Jiang Shi may seem to be out of danger, he is still a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

Giving them preferential treatment is normal.

Since we don't intend to offend them, we must at least be on good terms with them.

Pavilion Master Lu isn't stupid. He has no grudge against Jiang Shi, so naturally he wouldn't do anything to offend Jiang Shi.

His son and grandson were even more so, lacking any of the arrogant and domineering air of the scions of noble families depicted in historical novels.

The idea that people would start fighting at the drop of a hat, with the younger ones getting beaten up and then the older ones coming over, is just something out of a storybook.

In reality, people will either crush you or avoid offending you easily. If you can be on good terms with someone, who would want to make a major enemy for themselves?