Chapter 263 - 229: Qingyang Immortal City, Decennial Grand Event (Part 2)

Chapter 263: Chapter 229: Qingyang Immortal City, Decennial Grand Event (Part 2)

However, having an entire peak to himself, it would seem far too desolate if only Xu Chang’an were there.

Besides, the various Spirit Flowers and Spirit Plants all required someone to tend to them.

A few days after he settled in, Xu Chang’an spoke with Moli Zhenren, who then introduced some Cultivators to him.

Cyan Lotus Mountain possessed a Tier Three High-grade Spirit Vein, so many Qi Refining Cultivators were willing to come and cultivate here, even if it meant serving as retainers.

Even a good number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators were willing.

In the end, Xu Chang’an chose an Early-stage Foundation Establishment Female Cultivator and a dozen or so Qi Refining Cultivators.

The Female Cultivator’s name was Wan Qianqian, and she had been cultivating for more than a hundred years.

She was considered young for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and had some connections to the Cyan Yang Immortal Sect.

Cyan Lotus Mountain possessed a Tier Three High-grade Spirit Vein, a rare and precious place for cultivation. Coupled with the prestige of a Tier Three Alchemist and Core Formation Zhenren, she was naturally willing to come.

Xu Chang’an provided Wan Qianqian with a place to cultivate, and in return, Wan Qianqian needed to help Xu Chang’an take care of the Spirit Vein Dojo on Cyan Lotus Mountain.

Thus, Xu Chang’an settled down outside Qingyang Immortal City.

「Two years passed in the blink of an eye.」

Aside from an initial period where he had yet to make a name for himself and had no business refining Elixirs, Xu Chang’an’s Alchemy business soon became well-established.

Tier Three Alchemist! Core Formation Zhenren!

Either title was a guarantee of quality!

The Elixirs refined by the Human Race were largely the same as those of the Demon Race.

There might be differences in specific Elixirs, but they were generally the same.

However, the specific refining processes, associated formulas, and Spiritual Materials would differ!

...

"Master Xu, I’ll have to trouble you with this batch of Elixirs!"

A portly middle-aged Cultivator said with a wide smile to the youthful boy before him.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Zhe! You can come to pick them up in three months!"

Xu Chang’an responded.

This middle-aged Cultivator, surnamed Zhe, was the one in charge of a Treasure Pavilion in Qingyang Immortal City.

He had a Fake Pill Cultivation!

Although the status of a Fake Pill Master was lower than that of a Core Formation Zhenren, they had, at the very least, formed a Gray Pill, so they could generally be treated as peers.

Many Core Formation Zhenren, however, secretly looked down on Fake Pill Masters. They felt that with their short lifespans and severed Dao Paths, they were not in the same league.

Xu Chang’an, however, did not share this view.

’Fake Pill or True Core, it’s all the same to me!’

’Either way, neither can compare to my Golden Core!’

He had just seen off Master Zhe, the Fake Pill Master, when Wan Qianqian came looking for him.

Wan Qianqian was dressed in a long, vibrant red gown. While her features weren’t breathtakingly beautiful, she was still quite comely. Her figure, in particular, was shapely and firm, giving her an alluring air.

"Elder Xu, Master Mo is here!"

There was a Tier Three Middle-grade Array on Cyan Lotus Mountain, one that Xu Chang’an had laid down over the past two years.

Mo Li having Wan Qianqian announce his arrival wasn’t because of the array, but as a sign of respect for Xu Chang’an.

"Please, show him in quickly!"

Over the past two years, Mo Li had occasionally visited Cyan Lotus Mountain, and the two had developed a decent rapport.

In just a moment, Wan Qianqian returned, leading Moli Zhenren.

"Hahaha, Master Xu."

Mo Li greeted him with a hearty laugh upon seeing Xu Chang’an.

"Master Mo."

Xu Chang’an responded politely.

The two sat down in a pavilion on Cyan Lotus Mountain.

Outside the pavilion, Spirit Wood trees cast a pleasant shade, and Spiritual Qi pulsed in the air. Not far off lay a lake of considerable size.

Spirit Flowers bloomed across the lake, each vying for attention with its vibrant beauty. Within the clear water, their colorful forms swayed gently.

Spirit Fish swam among them, occasionally splashing the surface, completely at ease.

Inside the pavilion, Wan Qianqian had already prepared Spirit Fruits and Spirit Wine for the two Core Formation Zhenren.

"What a tranquil and carefree Spirit Vein Blessed Land. Master Xu, this life of yours is truly something to be envied!"

Moli Zhenren sighed in admiration, raising his cup of Spirit Wine and taking in the beautiful scenery.

"It’s merely my own little amusement. It can’t compare to the high position and great authority of Master Mo!"

Xu Chang’an responded with humility, his words subtly flattering Mo Li.

As an Elder of the Cyan Yang Immortal Sect stationed to watch over Qingyang Immortal City and control a portion of its interests, Mo Li was indeed a man of high position and great authority.

Many Core Formation Zhenren sought to be on good terms with Mo Li.

After the two had exchanged pleasantries in the pavilion for a while, Mo Li revealed the purpose of his visit.

"Master Xu, in a few months, it will be the Immortal City’s Demon Hunting Festival. What do you say, are you interested in participating?"

Mo Li looked at Xu Chang’an, a look of anticipation on his face.

The decennial Demon Hunting Festival was a grand event in Qingyang Immortal City.

Cultivators would gather to enter the mountains and hunt Demons!

A truly exhilarating and liberating experience!

Xu Chang’an pondered for a moment, not giving an immediate answer.

He had heard some things about the Demon Hunting Festival.

Qingyang Immortal City was adjacent to a branch of the Netherworld Mountain Range.

The Demon Race was weak, scattered like loose sand and utterly without order. It was difficult for them to pose a significant threat to the Human Race’s Cultivators.

Even so, Qingyang Immortal City was still deliberately weakening the strength of the Demon Race.

Periodically organizing Cultivators to purge the Demon Race was one of Qingyang Immortal City’s measures.

Furthermore, the process of purging the Demon Race yielded massive amounts of resources. Through Qingyang Immortal City’s channels, these resources were then distributed throughout the Qingyang Cultivation Realm.

It was also possible to capture Demons with exceptional Bloodline aptitudes alive and enslave them using special Secret Techniques.

Whether used as mountain-guarding Spirit Beasts or sold, they were valuable Cultivation Resources!

The Demon Hunting Festival was organized by Qingyang Immortal City, which extended a wide invitation for many Cultivators to participate.

From the humblest Junior Cultivator in Early-stage Qi Refining to the exalted Late-stage Core Formation Zhenren, and even Nascent Soul True Monarchs—anyone who was interested was welcome to participate.

It was just that this particular branch of the Netherworld Mountain Range no longer harbored any Unparalleled Demon Kings.

Even top-tier Demon Kings comparable to the Late-stage Core Formation Realm were exceedingly rare.

Therefore, since the Demon Hunting Festival began, aside from a few rare occasions, almost no Nascent Soul True Monarchs had ever participated.

Cultivators participating in the Demon Hunting Festival could sell the resources they obtained to Qingyang Immortal City for a high price, or they could sell them independently.

Furthermore, for each Cultivation Realm, the few Cultivators who harvested the most would receive additional rewards from Qingyang Immortal City.

For this very reason, every Demon Hunting Festival attracted numerous Cultivators.

It wasn’t just Loose Cultivators and those from the Immortal City’s merchant associations; many Cultivators from various Sects and families were also drawn by its fame to participate.

As Xu Chang’an was a Core Formation Zhenren and was near Qingyang Immortal City, it was natural for Mo Li to come and invite him.

"Master Mo, I specialize in the art of Alchemy and possess little combat prowess. I’m afraid I won’t be participating in the Demon Hunting Festival this time."

Xu Chang’an said slowly, after a moment of consideration.

"That is indeed a pity!"

Seeing that Xu Chang’an had made his decision, Moli Zhenren didn’t try to persuade him further.

Normally, when a large number of Human Race Cultivators entered the Netherworld Mountain Range to purge the Demon Race, the desperate counterattacks of the cornered Demons could cause casualties among the low and mid-level Human Race Cultivators.

However, once you reached the level of a Core Formation Zhenren, there was almost no risk to one’s life, even for those with weak Guarding Methods!

To kill a Core Formation Zhenren, one would need to be at least a Demon King of the Demon Race!

And what Demon King was a fool? Killing a Core Formation Zhenren of the Human Race would be like stirring a hornet’s nest.

At that time, even a Nascent Soul True Monarch might take action!

"Master Xu, even if you don’t participate in the Demon Hunting Festival, you can still join the exchange gathering afterward."

Moli Zhenren extended another invitation.

By convention, a large-scale exchange meet would be held after the Demon Hunting Festival.

At the meet, numerous Human Race Cultivators would sell the spoils of their expedition.

It was considered one of the main events of the Demon Hunting Festival.

Since the Human Race Cultivators would be conducting a unified purge of the Demon Race, there would be an abundance of Cultivation Resources to be had from the Demons’ bodies.

Moreover, the Human Race might also come across other gains in the Netherworld Mountain Range, such as Ore, Spirit Medicine, and other Spiritual Materials.

Due to the large supply, some resources at the exchange meet would be significantly cheaper than on a normal day.

A great many Cultivators would participate! Some opportunistic ones would even buy in bulk, becoming itinerant merchants to sell the goods elsewhere.

Although this was time-consuming and laborious, there were still considerable profits to be made.

"Naturally," Xu Chang’an readily agreed.

’Acquiring materials at the exchange meet is one thing, but my main interest is to see the state of the Demon Race in the Netherworld Mountain Range for myself.’

’After all, in this world, I too am one of the Demon Race!’

After chatting a while longer, Moli Zhenren prepared to take his leave.

Before he left, Xu Chang’an gifted him several bottles of Cultivation Elixirs suitable for the Early-stage Core Formation Realm.

Moli Zhenren politely refused a few times before finally accepting with delight.

’Relationships must be constantly maintained through such exchanges. A few bottles of Elixirs are nothing to me, but they can earn Mo Li’s goodwill. If you don’t maintain relationships regularly, the impact of even a lavish gift at a critical moment will be diminished. As an Elder of the Cyan Yang Immortal Sect overseeing the Immortal City, Mo Li possesses a certain degree of authority. Under certain circumstances, he could be of great help to me! I don’t expect a few bottles of Elixirs to bring me any particular kind of help, but as long as Mo Li can provide a bit of information in advance at a critical moment—even just his read on a developing trend—this investment in Elixirs will have paid for itself.’