A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Jiyun City is divided into three parts: the outer city, the inner city, and the Lingshan Realm.

The outer city is the area surrounding the city gate after Zhou Ping enters. This area is a public area with a huge area. It contains three low-grade spiritual veins and is home to a large number of mortals and low-level cultivators. Because the amount of spirit stones they spend each month living here is very small, it is the first choice for most low-level rogue cultivators and ordinary mortals.

The inner city of Jiyun City serves as the dividing line of the city. Mortals are not allowed to easily set foot in the inner city; only cultivators can freely enter.

Of course, some cultivators' mortal servants can also stay at the residence if their masters are willing to issue them servant tokens. However, a servant token costs ten low-grade spirit stones, and the pros and cons depend on the individual.

Within the inner city, there are more than a dozen low-grade spiritual veins, whose spiritual energy is far more concentrated than that of the outer city. Therefore, some wealthy cultivators would choose to settle here without hesitation in order to improve their cultivation level more quickly.

In addition, the inner city is filled with shops of all sizes, where you can find all kinds of spiritual items and magical artifacts from the cultivation world. It is the most popular area in Jiyun City.

The final Spirit Mountain Realm is the core part of Jiyun City, consisting of three immortal mountains that nurture mid-grade spiritual veins. The three immortal mountains share the city's only two mid-grade spiritual veins beneath their earth veins, and the density of spiritual energy rivals that of major cultivation sects.

The Spirit Mountain Realm, which consists of these three immortal mountains, has been completely divided up by the five major sects and other giant sects.

Two of the five major sects occupy one of the three, while the remaining one will be shared among other powerful sects in the cultivation world of Liang Kingdom.

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Zhou Ping stood in front of a bustling inn, his mind already made up.

This inn is located in the outer city of Jiyun City. Most of the people who come and go are ordinary mortals, and it is rare to see cultivators entering. This provides him with relatively secretive and safe conditions for his plan.

When he first arrived here, he didn't have many spirit stones. In addition, he had almost a whole month to spare before the deadline set by the sect. He wanted to accelerate the growth of the few extra spirit herb seeds he had here before heading to the inner city.

Zhou Ping casually tossed a low-grade spirit stone to the innkeeper, who then arranged for him to stay in a fairly quiet room. The low-grade spirit stone was enough to cover a month's rent, a price that Zhou Ping was extremely satisfied with.

"Shopkeeper, I prefer peace and quiet. Please do not send a waiter to disturb me unless I personally request it!"

After Zhou Ping released a slight amount of spiritual pressure from a cultivator, he closed the door after receiving a meek guarantee from the innkeeper.

Silently gazing at the aged face reflected in the bronze mirror, Zhou Ping's usually mature and mellow state of mind suddenly turned gloomy, and a seed of hatred gradually sprouted in his heart, causing his face to become somewhat distorted.

The young master of the Qin clan, Qin Changqing, whom he had been secretly wary of and fearful of, unexpectedly became his savior. In Sanhua Town, the waiter he had let go because of his soft heart almost pushed him into an abyss of no return.

Recalling everything that happened a few days ago, it completely overturned his previous understanding of the world and made him realize that in the world of cultivation, being merciful to the enemy is the greatest cruelty to oneself!

Human nature is truly unpredictable, and the world is full of uncertainties...

Pulling himself back to his senses, Zhou Ping raised his hand and cast a magical shield to isolate spiritual energy. Then he took out the agarwood and the spiritual herb seeds from his storage bag and began the ripening process.

Twenty days later.

A handsome man glanced back at the inn behind him, then walked towards the inner city without looking back. This inn was his first stop in Jiyun City, and he figured he would never return.

Wanbaoge

"Linglongfang"

"Chang Sheng Tang"

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Wearing the handsome mask he had obtained from Qin Zhong, Zhou Pingmian was dazzled by the diverse shops and markets in the inner city.

"The names they come up with are all so impressive; I wonder if there are really so many good things inside."

After muttering a curse to himself, he looked up and fixed his gaze on the signboard that read "Chang Sheng Tang" (Hall of Longevity). Judging from the name, it must be a shop that sells elixirs.

After thinking it over, he stepped inside without hesitation.

Upon entering, Zhou Ping was slightly awestruck by the antique and elegant environment, thinking that it truly lived up to the ethereal name on the plaque.

The Changsheng Hall is spacious and bright, with several mahogany display stands arranged in two rows. On the stands, there are exquisite jade medicine bottles, each with the name and properties of the medicine attached to it, showing that everything is taken into account.

On either side of the booth stood several elegant women in white dresses, explaining something to each of the customers who came forward. The fragrant aroma made the customers who entered the store to buy medicine feel refreshed.

"This fragrance smells like a blend of elixirs that can bring joy to the mind and spirit."

Zhou Ping sniffed the air slightly. With his years of knowledge about herbs, he immediately guessed most of it and secretly admired the superb skills of Changsheng Hall.

"Young master, what kind of elixir are you looking to purchase? I can recommend one to you."

Just then, a beautiful woman in a white dress came up and looked at the strangely handsome young man in front of her. Her eyes immediately lit up with an unusual light, and she said with a smile.

"Does your store purchase spiritual plants and herbs?"

Zhou Ping, wearing a mask, asked with a slight smile. Little did he know that his smile, in the eyes of the beautiful woman in the white dress, was like spring rain on a parched field, causing her heart to flutter.

"Does your shop accept spiritual plants and herbs?"

Seeing his blank expression, Zhou Ping asked again, but this time his voice was noticeably louder.

"Huh? You accepted it!"

The beautiful woman in the white dress suddenly came to her senses, realized her lapse in composure, and hurriedly replied with a blush on her face.

Seeing this, Zhou Ping helplessly raised his hand to touch his nose and sighed inwardly. This appearance was truly embarrassing.

Even on his way to the inner city, he had been secretly observed by countless women. One bold and unrestrained female cultivator even flirted with him on the spot, which undoubtedly made the introverted Zhou Ping feel hot and uncomfortable all over.

If it weren't for the need to successfully sell the freshly ripened medicinal herbs in his hands and avoid being secretly watched, he would never have worn this mask out. He was born with an ordinary appearance and had long been accustomed to his plain and ordinary appearance, so he couldn't stand this situation.

"Ahem! Then I'll trouble you. I have a precious spiritual herb that I'd like to offer."

Zhou Ping cleared his throat to ease his embarrassment, and bowed slightly to the beautiful woman in the white dress.