Immortal Life: Starting with Daily Last Words

Chapter 116 Snow Mu Immortal City, Ancient Tomb Opportunity

Yu Daoxuan and his group were quite lucky, and there were no attacks from bloodthirsty black bats along the way. The spirit ship passed through the Wanfudao Sea safely.

After another three days of sailing, the outline of a giant island slowly emerged at the horizon.

The island is vast and expansive, filled with spiritual energy like clouds. It is the famous Chongsheng Island, a third-tier island of the Song Kingdom, where Xuemu Immortal City is located.

As the ferry approached, thousands of sails stood tall on the sea, with hundreds and thousands of spirit ships of all sizes moored in a staggered pattern. Cultivators and merchants came and went in an endless stream, their voices and the sounds of boats mingling together, creating a scene of a prosperous and bustling immortal city.

The funeral ship slowly approached the shore, and the deck was bustling with people preparing to disembark.

Yu Daoxuan bowed to Ge Qinghan, Li Fei, and the others to say goodbye, promising to meet again someday, before they each went ashore.

As soon as he stepped onto the dock, a young man at the first level of Qi Refining hurriedly approached him, his expression eager: "Senior, are you new here? Do you need a guide? It only costs one spirit stone a day. I grew up in the Immortal City and know every street and alley well."

Yu Daoxuan shook his head slightly and waved his hand in polite refusal.

He will be staying in Xuemu Immortal City for a considerable period of time, giving him ample opportunity to familiarize himself with the city's layout and the various factions.

Seeing this, the young man didn't press the matter. He bowed respectfully and stepped aside, then turned to recruit other cultivators who had just landed.

Chongsheng Island, where Xuemu Immortal City is located, is extremely vast.

The port was still more than a thousand miles away from the immortal city, so after landing, Yu Daoxuan piloted his spirit boat and flew towards Xue Mu Immortal City.

Several hours later, they finally arrived at Xuemu Immortal City.

High in the sky, Yu Daoxuan's gaze pierced through the clouds and mist, looking at the vast mountain range ahead.

A majestic and magnificent mountain range, resembling a wild dragon, stretches across the vast land, exuding a powerful and awe-inspiring presence.

The towering, continuous mountain peaks pierce the clouds, their rugged outlines silhouetted against the setting sun, creating a truly magnificent sight.

This mountain range is the Great Snow Mountain, where Master Mu resides and cultivates. At its base lies a mid-grade third-level spiritual vein, which is suitable for Core Formation cultivators to cultivate here.

As the spirit boat broke through the clouds and approached, a curtain of light stretched across the sky and earth in front of the mountains, and the outline of a majestic city could be vaguely seen behind the curtain.

The light screen shimmered with a golden glow, and it was none other than the third-tier protective formation of Xuemu Immortal City.

The sound of air being torn apart continued to echo from high above, and magical artifacts, spirit boats, flying birds, and streaks of light dazzled the eye.

From time to time, Foundation Establishment and even Purple Mansion cultivators would break through the air and arrive. The cultivators would consciously give way, but they were not surprised.

The sky above the immortal city is protected by an array, and flying within ten miles is strictly prohibited.

So Yu Daoxuan maneuvered the spirit boat to land in an open area more than ten miles outside the city.

After putting away the spirit boat, he slowly walked towards the majestic city ahead.

From a distance, the city wall is about a hundred feet high, and its entire body gleams with a cold metallic luster.

The four gilded characters "Xue Mu Xian Cheng" on the eaves of the city gleamed in the setting sun, their strokes vigorous and powerful.

The golden-red array patterns engraved on the surface of the city wall meander and flow, with occasional flashes of light, giving people a sense of heavy and majestic oppression.

There are four gates at the city gate, all of which are open at the moment, but there are long queues at each one.

Almost all those queuing were cultivators. Even those who were Foundation Establishment or Purple Mansion cultivators lined up properly and no one dared to overstep their bounds.

Yu Daoxuan walked to the end of the line and waited patiently to enter the city.

Half an hour later, after paying the city entrance tax of one spirit stone, they successfully entered the inner city.

The streets of Xuemu Inner City are wide, and the roads paved with spirit bricks are smooth and flat. On both sides of the streets, palaces and shops stand side by side, with carved beams and painted rafters between the flying eaves and brackets, creating a magnificent and luxurious scene.

There were all sorts of cultivators, including sect disciples in flowing robes, rogue demon hunters with fierce auras, and aristocratic cultivators riding demonic beasts through the streets.

"Xuemu Immortal City truly lives up to its reputation as a holy land for rogue cultivators in the Song Kingdom; it is indeed incredibly magnificent."

Yu Daoxuan gazed at the scene before him and sighed softly.

His gaze swept over the surrounding shops from time to time, secretly taking note of the distribution of various businesses and shops.

The shop signs on the street were dazzling and eye-catching, creating a rich atmosphere of cultivation.

As she passed a street called "Scent of Rouge," a sweet and seductive call rang out.

"Fellow Daoist, you must be weary from your journey. Why not come inside for a rest and let my sister help you relax?"

Behind the vermilion railing, a female cultivator dressed in a semi-transparent white gauze dress stood leaning against the railing.

She was plump, her beautiful eyes sparkling with spring-like charm, and she waved her snow-white arm lightly at Yu Daoxuan.

Yu Daoxuan's Daoist heart was clear and calm as he walked past this gentle haven.

He had never been to such a brothel in the cultivation world.

Before setting off, Yu Daoxuan had already reviewed the records in the sect and roughly figured out the layout of Xue Mu Immortal City.

He searched along the street and eventually came to a shop called "Danyuan Pavilion".

This place is the stronghold of the Qingyuan Sect in Xuemu Immortal City. It mainly deals in first-tier spirit pills and low-tier spirit herbs, while also secretly supplying...

The sect gathers intelligence from all sides.

If there is any disturbance within the Immortal City, such as the possession of spiritual materials at the Purple Mansion level, the Qingyuan Sect will receive the news immediately.

The shop was located in a remote part of the immortal city, and there wasn't a single customer inside.

There were two cultivators, a man and a woman, in the shop, both at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

The male cultivator was dressed in an earth-yellow Taoist robe and had a cultivation level of the sixth level of Qi Refining. The female cultivator was dressed in an emerald green dress, and her cultivation level was one level lower than the male cultivator's.

Upon seeing Yu Daoxuan enter, one of the male cultivators sensed the imposing aura emanating from him and immediately stepped forward respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Senior. May I ask what brings you here?"

Dan Yuan Pavilion has always only sold first-tier pills, so he subconsciously assumed that the other party was not there to buy spirit pills.

Just as Yu Daoxuan was about to introduce himself, the young female cultivator beside him suddenly widened her eyes, her tone filled with disbelief: "You—you are Senior Brother Yu Daoxuan?"

"Junior Sister Zhang, Junior Brother Luo, it's been a long time."

Yu Daoxuan smiled slightly.

The two were disciples of their sixth master, Feng Sanniang; the male cultivator was named Luo Qiao, and the female cultivator was named Zhang Ling.

He hadn't seen the two people for nearly ten years, so he didn't recognize them when they met for the first time.

Luo Qiao was greatly shocked. He never expected that the Foundation Establishment senior in front of him was actually his former fellow disciple Yu Daoxuan. He never imagined that the other party had successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

"I wonder if Sixth Martial Uncle is in the pavilion?"

Yu Daoxuan asked.

"Master went out on business this morning and said he will return tomorrow."

"Senior Brother Yu, please sit down and rest here."

Zhang Ling led Yu Daoxuan to a seating area and sat him down.

Yu Daoxuan then inquired about various information from the two, most of which were related to Xue Mu Immortal City.

The Immortal City holds a small auction every year and a medium-to-large auction every three to five years.

There are still six months until the next small auction.

Upon hearing this news, Yu Daoxuan made a plan in his mind.

The shop wasn't doing much business; they chatted for almost two hours, but not a single customer came in.

Yu Daoxuan, puzzled, couldn't help but ask, "Junior Brother Luo, Junior Sister Zhang, why is business so slow at our establishment?"

Luo Qiao sighed and spoke first: "Senior Brother Yu, you may not know this, but various forces gather in Xue Mu Immortal City, making the competition extremely fierce."

"The five major Golden Core cultivators, three major merchant guilds, and eight major immortal cultivation families of the Song Kingdom have almost all set up shops here. In addition, many major forces from the neighboring Zhao and Wei Kingdoms, as well as the Wanbaolou, which spans several countries, have also opened branches in the city."

"Our Dan Yuan Pavilion only deals in first-grade spirit pills and low-grade spirit herbs. How can we compete with such a behemoth? Fortunately, our master is quite capable and the prices are a bit lower. With the support of regular customers, the shop can barely stay afloat. Otherwise, we wouldn't even be able to pay the annual rent."

The two of them took turns pouring out their grievances.

"With so many forces gathered here, it seems I have indeed come to the right place."

Yu Daoxuan was surprised to find that the Immortal City was even more prosperous than he had imagined, he thought to himself.

Then, he thought of his senior brother Wang Xuanjiao and asked, "Do you two know anything about Senior Brother Xuanjiao's recent situation?"

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"Senior Brother Wang is doing well. He often goes to the edge of Icefire Island to hunt demons and gather herbs, which yields him a lot of resources," Luo Qiao replied truthfully. "In recent years, he has also formed a demon-hunting team with several friends, and the profits they make are even more considerable than those of our Dan Yuan Pavilion."

"Oh? Where is Senior Brother Xuanjiao now? Is he currently in the Immortal City?"

Yu Daoxuan continued to press for answers.

"Senior Brother Wang is not currently in the city. He set off for Icefire Island a few days ago and has not yet returned. He usually resides at..."

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Zhang Ling continued.

Having inquired about the situation, Yu Daoxuan remembered the opportunity mentioned in the golden inscription yesterday, so he got up to take his leave and once again walked onto the main street of the immortal city.

Night fell at that moment.

Along the streets of Xuemu Immortal City, at regular intervals, bright, glowing bronze pillars were placed, illuminating the city as if it were daytime.

Although there were fewer cultivators in the city than during the day, there were still quite a few cultivators coming and going from various shops.

Before long, they arrived at a pavilion with a plaque that read "Wind and Rain Pavilion".

The Wind and Rain Pavilion specializes in buying and selling information, from the location of secret realms to the whereabouts of cultivators, all can be obtained by bidding.

Upon entering the pavilion, a white-clad maidservant at the mid-stage of Qi Refining stepped forward with a smile and asked, "Senior, are you here to buy information?"

There are many cultivators in Xuemu Immortal City. Foundation Establishment cultivators are commonly seen on the streets, and Purple Mansion cultivators can be seen occasionally, so he did not conceal his cultivation level.

Yu Daoxuan nodded slightly and followed the maid into an elegant room in the backyard.

After a while, Yu Daoxuan, holding two jade slips, slowly walked out of the Wind and Rain Pavilion.

He came here primarily to gather two types of intelligence.

One of them is detailed information about the entire Ice and Fire Island, such as which places are dangerous and which places have spiritual creatures, etc.

As expected of Fengyulou, a place specializing in buying and selling information, its contents are extremely detailed and reliable.

Secondly, there are the major events that have occurred in the State of Song in recent years.

This inquiry actually led him to discover something that was somewhat related to him.

Another successor has emerged in the Lingxiao Sect.

However, since that person appeared in the capital city of Song, which was extremely far away, Yu Daoxuan did not delve any further into the details.

In addition, he purchased jade slips containing information about the city, which clearly recorded information about every street and shop in the immortal city.

It also highlights which stores have powerful backers and should not be easily provoked.

Having gained a comprehensive and clear understanding of the Immortal City, Yu Daoxuan then arrived at an antique-style shop with the two seal characters "雅阁" (Ya Ge) written on its signboard.

Upon entering the shop, one finds it bustling with activity. Two groups of cultivators are engaged in a battle, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.

This shop is run by the Ancient Tomb Sect.

In this world of cultivation, whether immortal or mortal, everyone values ​​the peace of returning to the earth.

Before death, they will carefully choose a burial place.

It is said that being buried in a blessed land with spiritual veins can accumulate good karma for reincarnation, allowing one to obtain excellent spiritual roots and immortal destiny in the next life, and benefiting future generations. There are even rumors that being buried in a certain extraordinary place can lead to a second life.

Various rumors circulated widely.

Yu Daoxuan saw several similar statements in some ancient books and biographies in the sect's library.

For example, someone might be reborn into a second life, find their previous life's grave, or obtain treasures from their previous life.

Therefore, many cultivators would choose a burial site in advance before passing away and have some of their spiritual objects buried with them.

This very reason gave rise to cultivation factions such as the Ancient Tomb Sect and the Void Gate, who specialized in excavating ancient tombs to obtain cultivation resources.

After surveying the shops, Yu Daoxuan went straight to a Buddha statue.

The Buddha statue is six inches tall and appears to be cast in ordinary brass.

The golden inscription from yesterday at midnight resurfaced in my mind.

"My name is Yu Daoxuan. I feel quite sorry for you when you see this. Someone recently accidentally broke a Buddha statue while buying antiques at the Ancient Tomb Sect's Elegant Pavilion..."

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