Chapter 1042 - 481: Yanxi’s Hundred Clans; Ten Thousand Medicines Celestial City (2)

Now that she had arrived at the humid and sultry Yannan border, that sticky and stifling heat was making her feel quite restless.

She rolled around on the deck like a salted fish, and kept huffing noisily.

"Zhiwei, use your spiritual power to cool this girl down."

Chen Ye watched with amusement, turning his head to give an order.

Zhiwei smiled gently and immediately pinched a spell, a wisp of extremely pure water spiritual power spread over Qing Jun like a thin veil.

The young girl stretched comfortably, then looked at her master discontentedly, muttering:

"Master is such a lazybones! Can’t even take care of his own disciple! You should be holding Qing Jun in your arms, using spiritual power to cool your disciple nonstop!"

What a silly master!

Chen Ye couldn’t be bothered to deal with this unreasonable little girl, as he glanced down to vaguely see the outlines of a large cluster of buildings.

According to the map given by the Xu Family, this city was most likely the legendary Ten Thousand Medicines Celestial City.

"Wow! Senior Sister, look! That city is hanging in the sky!"

Jin’er leaned on the flying boat railing, her face showing some excitement.

It was her first time seeing such an extraordinary architectural spectacle, and although she was a quiet-tempered girl, she couldn’t hide her excitement.

The towering mountains ahead seemed to have been cleanly sliced by an immortal’s sword, leaving a cliff extending for miles.

A gigantic city dauntingly perched upon the sheer cliff.

On one side was a wild, rugged cliff, while on the other was a sea of clouds. Amidst the clouds, flying boats flickering with colourful spiritual light flitted to and fro, looking as if suspended in the air, no wonder it was called the Celestial City.

Jin’er’s exclamation made Qing Jun forget to complain about her master, as she hugged the little fox and ran to the railing, leaning forward with her little head, exclaiming "Wow——."

"Chirp chirp..."

The little white fox climbed onto Qing Jun’s shoulder, gazing at the far-off Celestial City.

In the past, the old sect master of Refining God Sect even took her to the Celestial City to play!

But unfortunately, that old woman left unexplainably...

"Alright, snap out of it, prepare to land the boat."

Chen Ye stood at the bow, began guiding the Flowing Cloud Flying Boat toward the Transit Platform, all the while sternly instructing his trio of disciples,

"This Ten Thousand Medicines Celestial City is the largest spiritual medicine distribution hub in the Yan Kingdom. It is more like a nation rather than a city, its area rivaling ten times that of Hunyuan City, and its waters are indeed deep. Remember, within the city, observe more and talk less, do not act out rashly."

The southern part of the Yan Kingdom is different from other places, its powers are complex.

Besides Medicine King Valley, there are dozens of scattered powers crisscrossed throughout.

The current chaotic and complicated situation has unique reasons behind it.

Firstly,

The East Sea lies southeast of the Yan Kingdom.

Lingyin Sect wanting to head to the East Sea must follow the Cang River eastward, and then set sail from Black Cliff City.

But Yannan is adjacent to the sea.

Through these tumultuous Boundless Sea waters, Yannan has been interacting with several other realms for years, resulting in a mix of cultivators and diverse legacies.

Secondly,

The terrain here is perilous and complex, with an extensive area equivalent to twelve prefectures, not to mention numerous coastal islands providing convenient roots for various sects and lineages to prosper.

These sects vary in strength.

The weak ones may have a few Foundation Establishment cultivators struggling to maintain, whereas the strong may even have Golden Core True Men with long lifespans.

For instance, the once Hundred Herbs Valley,

Though this valley was annihilated by Medicine King Valley, it could barely be regarded as half a Golden Core Sect, within it were Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer cultivators, closing in on the Golden Core threshold, dying on the eve of Core Formation.

Later, survivors of Hundred Herbs Valley joined Lingyin Sect, forming two peaks of Ben Cao and Jie You, thus opening the path of spirit plants within Lingyin Sect, demonstrating the exceptional lineage.

Of course,

No matter how complicated the forces in Yannan are, Medicine King Valley is unquestionably the Holy Land in this area, the leader of all sects.

Its strength is formidable, and within the sect, Golden Core True Men are even more numerous, exceeding Lingyin Sect by one, totaling five True Men... Of course, with Xu Henshan achieving Core Formation, the two sects are now balanced.

However, even had Xu Henshan not achieved Core Formation, the visible strength of Lingyin Sect subtly surpasses Medicine King Valley by a margin.

After all, the Grand Elder of Lingyin Sect is nearing the Golden Core Late Period No Leakage Realm, and even the Second Elder is a Golden Core Middle-stage Kanli Realm, their combat prowess outstanding.

"The herbal medicine ceremony in Medicine King Valley is sure to be bustling. Even without forces from other regions participating, merely the Yannan Hundred Families are not to be underestimated. There’s a chance to meet people from other realms."

Chen Ye contemplated silently in his mind.

Before landing the boat, Chen Ye specifically explained the current situation in Yannan to his disciples.

"Master, does our Lisong Valley appear strong or weak in their eyes?"

At the time Qing Jun lifted the little white fox down from her shoulder, carefully cradling it as she raised her fair little face curiously questioning.

Her question prompted Jin’er to also stop what she was doing and gaze intently at their master.

To them, their master can conquer various challengers and converse on equal terms with Golden Core True Men at Dragon Sleep Mountain, so his abilities must be profound, they wonder whether in this powerful Yannan, he can continue to walk sideways?

If he can walk sideways, the little girl won’t hold back!

She heard there were plenty of spiritual medicines here, she’s prepared to feast!

Seeing Qing Jun’s and Jin’er’s two bright eyes, Chen Ye couldn’t help but chuckle internally.

Especially the little girl Qing Jun, drool glistened at the corner of her mouth, her small hands rubbing the little white fox in her arms, her thoughts probably already counting on Medicine King Valley’s medicine fields.

Chen Ye straightened his expression, immediately putting on the authority of a master, crossing his hands behind his back, and lengthened his speech:

"Our Lisong Valley has always been transforming people by virtue, not seeking empty fame. As for whether we are strong or weak in Yannan... For peers adhering to conduct, of course, I am amicable. But if anyone is unseeing, bullying you, I don’t mind taking action."

"Therefore, if bullied here, absolutely do not hide it, or worry about bothering master... But take heed, never provoke others actively!"

He spoke matter-of-factly, clearly telling his disciples, in this area, with master to shield them, they can rest easy.

Chen Ye doesn’t wish for himself painstakingly cultivating to Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer to still have his disciples stifled in silence.

This Yannan area is indeed formidable, but he, Chen Ye, is not one to be trifled with!

Moreover...

The key factor is,

They have a little fox here!

Chen Ye surreptitiously glanced at the daydreaming little white fox, this guy has been recovering for years, surely it’s regained some strength?

Not saying it can contend with Kanli Realm, but it should at least be able to handle Jade Liquid Realm?

...

Clang—"

Under Chen Ye’s control, the flying boat landed on the Transit Platform.

As soon as master and the three disciples disembarked, Qing Jun and Jin’er were dazzled by the scene before them.

Seen on the streets, people were thronging.

Those dark-skinned back basket traders were sitting on the ground, stalls laid out with precious exotic plants freshly picked from the marshes.

"Come and see! Just unearthed Three-Hundred-Year-Old Corpse Bone Spirit Flower, an excellent choice for tempering magical soldiers!"

"Deep within Great Marsh County, Ice Soul Profound Cicada Shell only exchanges for equivalent Qi Recovery Pills!"

Calls to sell and bargaining buzzed incessantly.

Witnessing this, Qing Jun’s pair of bright round eyes sparkled like little light bulbs as she tugged Zhiwei and Jin’er intending to squeeze into those street stalls.

The three disciples were wealthy, with master securing them, naturally whatever they fancied they bought, not needing to hold back.

Occasionally, some overseas loose cultivators with peculiar skin tones could be seen in the marketplace, engaging in intrigued exchanges of East Sea specialties with local loose cultivators.

"Wow, Jin’er look, is this an eel? Seems like it’s a sea-dwelling eel! Qing Jun has never eaten one before!"

Qing Jun pointed at a stall owned by an overseas trader excitedly.

Jin’er pinched her chin, looking serious: "Senior Sister Qing Jun, that fish is inedible."

Upon hearing, Qing Jun retracted her small hand cautiously, asking with vigilance: "Why, is it poisonous?"

Jin’er earnestly: "That fish resembles an eel, indicating it’s like eels, enjoys rolling in mud. And since you roll around daily, in a way, you could be considered a half-kindred."

"Jin’er! You’re insinuating I’m a little eel again! Take this!"

The young girl made a gesture to pounce and scuffle with Jin’er.

In summary, the first day in Yannan can barely be called successful...