Su City's gathering was different from Tai Cang, with more of the charm of small bridges and flowing water, and more exquisite beauty.
Passing through the bustling streets and turning into a small alley, I reached the end. Although there seemed to be no way out, there was actually a hidden secret.
Li Yunshang knocked on the wall, and her whole body disappeared into it. As the sun and moon revolved, Jiang Wen and she arrived at a completely different world.
"You two! You look unfamiliar, is this your first time here?"
Before they had walked a few steps, a man with a somewhat rat-like face blocked their path. He had a smile on his face, a neatly combed mustache, and held a scepter in his hand, which was covered with various jade plaques.
When Jiang Wen saw this man, he strode forward and bowed, saying, "I am Jiang Feiyu, a rogue cultivator from Qingzhou. I have come to Su City to travel and see what treasures the Su City gathering has to offer."
When the rat-faced cultivator heard this, he laughed happily and said, "That's perfect! You've come at just the right time. The largest Wanbao Tower in this gathering will soon hold the Wanbao Conference. At that time, all kinds of magical treasures and elixirs will be available, and the rare and precious materials from all over the world will be too numerous to see. If you have a good eye and good fortune, you may be able to find some surprises. This is the most lively rogue cultivator trade fair in Su City."
"Is it really that good?" Jiang Wen asked, pretending to be tempted and looking slightly excited.
The beauty of this scene is hard to describe, with mountains and rivers accompanying each other in the spacious courtyard. Just looking at it made one feel refreshed.
"This is, indeed, extremely good," Jiang Wen praised.
"Of course! Su City is a commercial capital. Not only is the mortal business prosperous, but the immortal gathering is also the same. Do you know who the largest immortal sect nearby is?" the rat-faced cultivator said with a sly smile.
After saying that, he summoned a flat boat, which grew larger in the wind, transforming into a boat three zhang and three chi long. The rat-faced cultivator invited the two to sit on it, and then steered the boat to travel through the sea of clouds.
The rat-faced cultivator said, winking at Jiang Wen, making a 'you know' expression.
"How about it, are you a little tempted? Why not stay in this gathering for a while and wait for the Wanbao Conference?"
"This place is not bad," Li Yunshang, who had been silent all along, praised. She had been holding back since Jiang Wen stopped her with a look. Now that she could speak, she certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity.
After paying three mid-grade spirit stones, the two entered the house.
"Oh? There's even this kind of service? Then, if someone else spends money to see something else?"
"Of course, it's the Orthodox God Sect! The Orthodox God Sect on Jueyun Peak is one of the three major branches of the Orthodox God Sect! It has tens of thousands of disciples, flourishing incense offerings, and even the Dao Palace cultivator, True Person Changchun, guarding it. Even the Tai Shen Palace stationed in Su City is inferior to this Orthodox God Sect," the rat-faced cultivator said, shaking his scepter. The jade plaques on it jingled, and then he looked at Jiang Wen with a smile.
Jiang Wen naturally smiled knowingly, and then took out a mid-grade spirit stone and placed it in his hand.
"Indeed tempted, but I am new here. I don't know what to do," Jiang Wen pretended to be ignorant, with a look of regret on his face.
He pointed to the vast peach blossom forest in the sea of clouds in the distance and said to Jiang Wen, "Fellow Daoist, look, that place is Qingyun Lane. Whether it's for admiring flowers and scenery or for meditation and cultivation, it's a top-notch place. If Fellow Daoist is tired of peach blossoms, you only need to spend a low-grade spirit stone to change the variety of peach blossoms in the entire garden."
When the rat-faced cultivator saw this, he knew that things were stable. He quickly took down the jade plaque from the scepter and handed it to Jiang Wen: "Fellow Daoist, don't panic. I have cave residences in Qingyun Lane available for rent. You must know that Qingyun Lane is the closest to Wanbao Tower, and you can have a panoramic view of everything that happens in Wanbao Tower. Moreover, our cave residences all have spirit-gathering formations, ensuring that Fellow Daoist can cultivate with abundant spiritual energy while residing there. In addition, we also have maids serving you twenty-four hours a day. Fellow Daoist can make any requests to them, even those pleasurable things."
"Mid-grade spirit stone, good, good!" the rat-faced cultivator said happily. "Fellow Daoist, rest assured, I, Rat, will definitely arrange a top-notch cave residence for you!"
"So, your surname is really Rat?" Jiang Wen asked curiously.
"Go." The rat-faced cultivator said loudly. The flat boat slowly sailed into it, and the scenery in the peach garden slowly parted. Among them, a courtyard was revealed in front of the three.
When the rat-faced cultivator saw this, his eyes lit up. He quickly grabbed the spirit stone in his hand and examined it carefully.
Then, he led the two to a courtyard deep in the peach garden.
Jiang Wen couldn't help but be amazed. He didn't expect that there were such intelligent people among the cultivators. He looked at the rat-faced cultivator, pondered for a moment, and then asked with a smile, "I heard that the immortal gathering has been unsafe recently, and many things have happened. I wonder if Fellow Daoist's Qingyun Lane can protect our safety?"
"That depends on who spends more spirit stones," the rat-faced cultivator said.
"Of course. This female Daoist may not know. Qingyun Lane was built by our Wanshi Sect and is available in gatherings all over the world. You only need to apply for a Wanshi Sect jade plaque, and you can go anywhere in the world. If you are a distinguished guest, you can also enjoy discounts on spirit stones. It can be said that the more you stay, the more you save," the rat-faced cultivator said, shaking his head.
"When the Wanbao Conference is held, the disciples of the Orthodox God Sect will also participate. At that time, there will be no shortage of good treasures, as long as you have enough spirit stones."
"Naturally, others see that I look like a rat. So, I changed my surname to Rat," the rat-faced cultivator said with a smile. "What's not to like about letting all the fellow Daoists remember me, Rat?"
This courtyard was much larger than the other courtyards. In addition to the mountains and rivers, there was also a hot spring gushing out.
"Then, let's take this one," Jiang Wen said without hesitation. The rat-faced cultivator immediately cheered and happily signed a three-year contract with Jiang Wen.
The rat-faced cultivator pointed to the hot spring and said, "This is a cleansing spring. Soaking in it for many years can strengthen the body, nourish the skin, and protect the face. If it is combined with cultivation, it can increase Dao practice and remove inner demons. It can be said to be a top-notch good thing."
"You can rest assured, Fellow Daoist. Our Qingyun Lane is protected by the Two Elements Yin-Yang Reversal Formation, and even Minghuo cultivators will find it difficult to break through. If Fellow Daoist is not at ease, we can also provide a formation specifically for Fellow Daoist, which will definitely protect Fellow Daoist safely and securely, allowing Fellow Daoist to live in Qingyun Lane with peace of mind." After the rat-faced cultivator finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the endless peach blossoms scattered, turning into a Yin-Yang fish symbol that loomed in the sky.
"Who?"
Li Yunshang curiously looked around, and finally came to Jiang Wen and asked, "What do you think of that rat-faced cultivator just now?"
"He doesn't seem like it, but I think he might know something," Jiang Wen said.
"Let's wait until nightfall to see."
