mtl008 Chapter 397 Entering the Immortal City
Chapter 397 Entering the Immortal City
Lin Changsheng remained calm and, led by the fake Dan elder surnamed Hong, arrived at the central area of the spiritual vein within the Bloodstained Immortal City, where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was most abundant.
Along the way, the prosperity of the immortal city exceeded Lin Changsheng's expectations. Cultivators gathered in large numbers, creating a lively and extraordinary scene, which was truly rare.
"Hehehe, even Master Lin has probably never seen such a prosperous immortal city before."
"Now that Jiuze Continent is occupied by alien races, most of the cultivators have retreated to Gunzhou. Our Blood Extreme Demon Palace, with True Monarch Blood Shadow in charge, has repelled the sea race's powerful figures many times. With such a great reputation, it is natural that cultivators from all over the world come here to admire us."
Seeing Lin Changsheng's slight surprise, the old man surnamed Hong explained with a smile, looking proud and honored.
“Fellow Daoist Hong is absolutely right. Although I come from a remote place, I have often heard of the name of True Monarch Blood Shadow. It is not surprising that this place is so prosperous.”
Lin Changsheng nodded in agreement.
Upon hearing this, the elderly man surnamed Hong straightened his slightly hunched back a bit.
"Rest assured, Master Lin. Although there are many guests this time, I, Hong, still have some authority in the allocation of the Daoist temple. I will definitely choose a place that will satisfy you."
The elderly man surnamed Hong said cheerfully.
Ultimately, he was merely a pseudo-core elder of the Blood Demon Palace and was not highly regarded.
Even a few days ago, when some Golden Core elders from other sects came to meet him, they treated him extremely coldly, almost as if he were just a servant.
Here, being treated as an equal by a true Golden Core cultivator brought him immense pleasure and vanity.
Before long, under his guidance, Lin Changsheng, along with Hu Xiaoli, Jiao Li, and their entourage, arrived at a beautiful and elegant mansion.
"This is clearly a man-made mansion, yet it possesses such a rich spiritual energy. Your palace is indeed a grand undertaking."
Lin Changsheng showed a hint of interest.
He secretly extended his divine sense to investigate the surrounding area and found that there were indeed several other mansions of the same specifications.
Although the mansions are far apart, the density of spiritual energy in each one is surprisingly similar, almost identical.
The spiritual veins do not appear to be naturally formed; rather, they seem to be artificially allocated.
"Hehe, the spiritual veins here were not formed naturally, but were cultivated by a special secret method by a friend of my Supreme Elder, who is also a True Monarch of a Nascent Soul level power."
The old man surnamed Hong had a look of smugness in his eyes, but he maintained a calm demeanor and said nonchalantly.
"A method to cultivate and sever spiritual veins! Such a wondrous secret technique is truly beyond imagination."
"As expected of Blood Shadow True Monarch, his extensive network of connections is truly admirable."
Lin Changsheng looked on in awe.
But a question arose in my mind.
He naturally remembered the secret techniques for cultivating spiritual veins.
It was the method of severing meridians that Guigu Zhenjun mastered back then.
Back then, Blood Shadow True Lord even took the initiative to attack Ghost Valley True Lord because of this secret technique, his purpose being to obtain this secret technique.
Lin Changsheng still remembers that after their battle, Guigu Zhenjun escaped unscathed but was seriously injured. He even asked Lin Changsheng for his Changchun Gong power to help him recover.
However, it is not hard to tell from the old man surnamed Hong's words that the relationship between the two True Lords who fought fiercely back then seems to have eased, and they are no longer as hostile as they were back then.
After the handover, Lin Changsheng moved into this mansion, which covers hundreds of acres.
There were over a hundred servants and attendants, each with a clear division of labor, who managed the mansion in an orderly manner. All expenses were covered by the Blood Demon Palace, which was quite reassuring.
As Lin Changsheng's personal maid, Hu Xiaoli was busy coordinating various tasks at the mansion on her first day of arrival, and also arranging some matters related to Lin Zhenren.
Although she hadn't been with Lin Changsheng for long, she knew his habits and hobbies very well.
As for Jiao Li, who accompanied them, after settling down, she clamored to release the Snow Demon Wolf and Xunfeng Crow to play, but Lin Changsheng directly refused.
Jiao Li, disguised as a little girl, pouted and locked herself in the room, sulking by herself.
There are still more than ten days until the auction.
Lin Changsheng originally thought that he should take this opportunity to contact Shen Wenyao in advance and learn about the current situation of the Ghost Valley Sect.
After sensing the area around the temple, they were unable to find Shen Wenyao's presence.
Instead, they sensed the presence of the Demon Light Immortal.
……
Three days later.
In the Bloodstained Immortal City, at the residence of a Golden Core cultivator.
A secret chamber surrounded by a barrier of light.
"Wen Yao, I have only slightly depleted my magical power, how could I waste such a precious elixir of yours?"
A handsome man dressed in white, his voice tinged with weakness, held a delicate porcelain bottle in his hand.
In front of him was a classical woman dressed in a cloud-patterned silk robe, with a delicate and beautiful face, who looked like a fairy in a painting.
“Fellow Daoist Wen, the danger you encountered on your journey was due to my struggle for the ‘Thousand Illusion Jade Stone.’ This item is of great use to me. These few healing pills are just a token of my appreciation.”
"Once you have recovered from your injuries, I will gather enough of the equivalent value to exchange for this 'Thousand Illusion Jade'."
"Furthermore, I, Shen Wenyao, already have someone I love. I ask Fellow Daoist Wen to be more respectful and not address me in this way in the future, so as not to cause any misunderstandings."
The woman's tone was cool and aloof, and her natural beauty was like that of a lotus emerging from the water—elegant and charming.
"I apologize for my abruptness. Please forgive me, Fairy Shen."
The man in white looked apologetic, but as he spoke, he suddenly coughed a few times, his blood rushing to his head and his aura weakening slightly. However, he seemed unconcerned about his injuries and continued:
"I had no intention of being disrespectful. It's just that I have been calling your name in my heart a thousand times over in my daily life, so I couldn't help myself earlier."
"However, please rest assured, Fairy Shen, although I, Wen Shuyi, admire you, it is only one-sided and I will never cause you any trouble."
"This 'Thousand Illusion Jade Stone' can enhance the quality of your natal magic weapon, the 'Illusionary Sound Zither.' I am giving it to you willingly. If you do not like it, you can simply discard it. There is no need to worry about it."
For a moment, Wen Shuyi, despite having the cultivation of the late Golden Core stage, appeared weak and feeble, but he didn't seem to care. Instead, he spoke softly with deep affection in his eyes.
"Fellow Daoist Wen, please focus on recovering from your injuries. We can discuss the compensation later. In short, if you refuse to accept the reward, I will absolutely not refine this item."
Seeing the man in front of her looking so affectionate, Shen Wenyao softened her tone slightly, then transformed into a streak of light and left.
"Hmph, Fairy Shen, I have already used the Soul Searching Technique on your master, and I know you far better than you do yourself."
"Just watch, sooner or later you'll willingly become my substitute to return to the Nascent Soul stage..."
Wen Shuyi's affectionate expression faded, and her expression became serene.
Return to the residence.
Shen Wenyao seemed to be preoccupied, not in high spirits.
"Many years ago, the fact that I possess the Xuan Yin physique was inexplicably revealed, and I have always been surrounded by people with ulterior motives who pursue me."
"Only Wen Shuyi has a clean background, profound cultivation, deep affection and devotion, and her behavior is in line with my wishes."
"It's just a pity that you are not him after all..."
Shen Wenyao sat quietly at the table, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, a hint of loneliness in her eyes, and a long sigh echoed in the silent night.
Suddenly, a male voice rang out and echoed throughout the room.
"I never imagined that the renowned Fairy Shen would have a secret rendezvous with her lover."