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Ling Xiu came from the Eastern Spirit Region, so he couldn't very well produce his Qingyun Sect disciple identification jade token. He could only pay twenty low-grade spirit stones before being allowed to enter.

However, after entering the city, he received a temporary identity jade token.

The city was bustling with activity. The main street was incredibly wide, lined with a dazzling array of goods, and various shops stood on both sides of the road.

There are all kinds of shops, including elixir shops, herbal medicine shops, magical artifact shops, talisman shops, spirit stone exchange points, and inns and restaurants of all sizes.

A three-story flower-decorated building came into view, with women on the upper floor dressed in flamboyant attire, constantly beckoning to passersby.

Ling Xiu thought to himself that he had lived for a hundred years and it seemed that he had never truly enjoyed the flavors of this mortal world.

But he quickly shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"This kind of place is really not suitable for me!"

He continued walking forward, and most of the cultivators passing by were between the Qi Refining and True Condensation Realms, with quite a few at the Profound Realm as well.

Ling Xiu could sense that the auras of those Transcendent Realm cultivators were mysterious and unpredictable, and most of them deliberately concealed their power.

He remained vigilant and on guard throughout the entire process.

"Qingyang Holy City, a place where cultivators gather, truly lives up to its reputation as a holy city for cultivating immortality."

Looking at the magnificent scene before him, Ling Xiu was filled with admiration.

Every now and then, powerful figures with concealed auras would pass by him. He quickly suppressed his own cultivation aura further, keeping his realm at the early stage of True Condensation, and disguised himself as an ordinary rogue cultivator.

His primary purpose for this trip was to find a quiet place to meditate peacefully.

After making inquiries from various sources, he soon arrived at a large mansion where houses could be rented out. The place was called "Jinmo Residence".

The environment here is quiet, but the price is on the high side. The mansion has a spacious courtyard, and the steward is a cultivator at the late stage of Qi Refining.

The steward noticed the fluctuations of true essence from Ling Xiu's body, indicating he was at the Condensation Realm. He immediately put on a big smile, becoming exceptionally respectful and enthusiastic, and bowed slightly in greeting.

"Welcome to my Jinmo Residence. I am Lin Shan, the manager here. If you are interested in renting a house, please feel free to let me know if you have any needs."

Ling Xiu smiled and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

"Greetings, Steward Lin. My name is Li Xiuyuan. I am a rogue cultivator who has just arrived here and am looking for a quiet courtyard to live in seclusion to cultivate and study alchemy."

He made a point of emphasizing his identity as an alchemist, firstly in the hope of avoiding disturbances and finding peace and quiet, and secondly because alchemists are always treated with respect wherever they go, which would make things much easier for them in the future.

"Oh? You're an alchemist?"

Lin Shan's eyes lit up, his expression became increasingly surprised, and his attitude became even more attentive.

"Master Li, you've come to the right place! Our Jinmo Residence is the perfect place for alchemists to stay. Not only are the courtyards elegant and comfortable, but many of the cave dwellings are also directly connected to the Earth Flame Source, and the prices are very reasonable!"

Manager Lin immediately began his introduction, taking out a jade slip, infusing it with spiritual power, and a panoramic view of Jinmo Residence was immediately projected into the air.

The entire mansion covers several thousand square meters, and each pavilion is built in a luxurious and grand manner. The names and locations of each pavilion are clearly marked on the blueprints.

"Master Li, please look this way."

Manager Lin pointed to the light screen and introduced each element one by one.

"The pavilions on the left are located on higher ground, with abundant spiritual energy. They are close to the city lord's mansion and have excellent security. The price is a bit high, with an annual rent of six hundred low-grade spirit stones."

The area on the right is slightly less spiritually vibrant, but it is exceptionally secluded and has a spiritual herb cultivation garden nearby, with an annual rent of 580 low-grade spirit stones.

Deep within the mansion are four palaces, each painted in red, orange, crimson, and green, which are less expensive and represent relatively ordinary residences.

As he listened to the introduction, Ling Xiu's gaze fell upon a pavilion marked as True Ruins Pavilion.

"This True Ruins Pavilion is marked as connected to the Earthly Flame Source? I'll choose this one. How much is the rent?"

Ling Xiu asked.

Manager Lin smiled slightly.

"Master Li has a good eye! Although the location of Zhenxu Pavilion is remote, it is exceptionally quiet and the spiritual energy is also acceptable. What is most valuable is that the fire at the Earth Flame Mouth here is stable."

This is perfect for alchemists. The annual rent is seven hundred low-grade spirit stones, and the price can be negotiated for long-term renewals.

Seven hundred low-grade spirit stones were no problem for Ling Xiu at all. He pondered for a moment and then nodded.

"Let's rent this place then, for a year's lease first, and then see if we can renew it later."

After saying that, he took out seven hundred low-grade spirit stones from his Qiankun bag and handed them over.

"Okay, I'll check you in right away!"

Lin Shan put away the spirit stones and took out a doorplate with a small restriction, which allowed him to control the True Ruins Pavilion's array switch at will.

"Master Li, keep this doorplate safe. You can activate the restrictions on the pavilion by activating your magic."

After giving his instructions, Manager Lin was preparing to take his leave.

"Wait a moment, Steward Lin. I'm new to Qingyang Holy City and not familiar with the various trading venues within the city. Could you please explain them to me?"

Lin Shan smiled and nodded in agreement.

"The largest trading center in the city is the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, which is directly managed by the city lord's mansion. It offers a wide variety of goods, including countless rare treasures, and regularly holds treasure auctions. However, entry requires verification of identity documents."

The second best trading location is Baoyuan Pavilion on East Street, a gathering place for independent cultivators. It's a mixed bag with a wide variety of goods, but counterfeit goods are rampant, making it easy to fall into a trap.

Many monks like to try their luck here, trading entirely based on their own judgment, and disputes often occur. West Street and North Street are mostly street stalls with low prices, making it difficult to find truly rare and valuable items.

If Master Li needs to purchase medicinal herbs for alchemy, I recommend going to Danling Pavilion in the South City. Alchemists gather here frequently, it has considerable influence, and there is an ample supply of various medicinal herbs at fair prices, perfectly suited to your needs.

Ling Xiu bowed and thanked him.

"Thank you for your guidance, Steward Lin. I will visit Danling Pavilion in the South City later."

This intelligence was extremely valuable to him. After bidding farewell to Lin Shan, Ling Xiu consulted the simple map attached to the doorplate and strode towards the secluded Zhenxu Pavilion, the deepest part of Jinmo Residence.

He activated the doorplate to unlock the attic's protective barrier, and a magnificent and elegant attic appeared before him, fully furnished inside.

The attic has three floors.

The first floor is used for daily living, the second floor is equipped with spatial restrictions and small spirit-gathering arrays, making it an excellent place for secluded cultivation. The environment is very much to Ling Xiu's liking, and the third floor is specially set up as a pill-refining room.

In the very center of the alchemy room, there is a circular hole that leads directly to the ground, continuously drawing in the subterranean flames.

The crimson earth flames burned steadily and were full of heat. It was a low-grade earth flame, more than enough to refine elixirs of the Xuan rank and below.