Gu Jia Tea House, special envoys from the Heavenly Alliance are ineptly gathering information about Xihai.
Jin Mingdu is sensible and understands that they are unlikely to obtain any crucial and direct information from Gu Jia Teahouse, a place that maintains neutrality.
But she also knew how to unite her fellow Taoists, so she allowed Lian Chengxian to take the spotlight.
"Lian Chengxian, young master, take a look. This is the information we have gathered from the Xihai Immortal City's appointed cultivators, including those in the satellite city."
Gu Qilang smilingly took a recently customized information for the envoys from the staff, handing it over to Lian Chengxian.
Upon receiving the jade slip, Lian Chengxian's expression lit up with joy as he began to read it.
As soon as he entered the Immortal City, he could get some leads. He thought he had hit the jackpot. However, Jin Mingdu was quietly sipping tea and Gu Qilang was smiling while his mind wandered to the heavens.
Only Lian Chengxian and Chen Yanghe were still hopeful——they had actually taken the work of the special envoys seriously.
".The West Sea of True Paths is loyal, always too passionate about the cause of the Immortal Alliance."
In the course of work, he often worked night and day, day and night, not caring about time. With the crowd of Xuanfa Yuanliu Zhuangxiuzhi cultivators following him, they all volunteered to contribute to the Immortal Alliance.
Faced with cultivators whose levels were not as high as his, Xihai Zhongcheng disregarded their status and always treated them as fellow cultivators, to the point of causing many practice-alone cultivators great anxiety.
This person seems to be loyal, but in reality, he is extremely evil. Immortal Alliance cultivators should rest when they need to, but he never does, merely to show his difference and demonstrate his greater loyalty to the Immortal Alliance.
Master Mu Chunze, who oversees the Punishment Hall, has reached a level where both heaven and earth are united in their anger.
The former hall master only visited the Punishment Hall three times a year, and yet the West Sea Immortal City ran smoothly, which speaks volumes about his skill level.
After Master Mu Chunze took office, he would be the first to arrive at the Punishment Hall every day, and later even lived there, never returning home.
Such behavior appears industrious and reliable, but in reality, it displays utter incompetence. If he were capable, he could easily go to the Punishment Hall three times, not twice a year, to perform his duties as hall master.
"
Lian Chengxian looked more and more uncomfortable, as the contents of the jade slip read more like a collection of sycophantic flattery than actual information.
Following Gu Qilang's instructions, the people of Gu family criticized all the prominent figures in Xihai Immortal City.
However, such criticism is similar to Zhang Xueshu's criticism of Wang Yulou, "Comrade Yulou, you don't understand the overall situation at all. You are working so hard that if you hurt your own body, the sun in the River Bay Fish Port will dim." It seems like criticism, but it isn't really.
In the jade slip, from Xihai Zhongcheng to Mu Chunze, from Zhangheng to Mo Xunzhou, there are no big tigers, but even if there were just a slightly larger local bad dog, Gu Qilang had people praise it from all angles.
Of course not.
You are the representatives of the conservative faction of the Immortal Alliance sent to vent the anger of the Wild Ox Clan. Once this matter passes, you will still be the direct descendants of the great clans.
If I were to be hated for reporting local forces in Xihai and was killed, it's even questionable whether I can survive until this matter is resolved. Furthermore, it might cause trouble for the old ancestors of the Gu family.
Master Mangxiang's Fifth Discussion on the Golden Elixir, and the two Immortals of Red Light entering the West Sea have already sent ripples through the clouds and winds of Xihai. Gu Qilang's visit here is to observe and gather information, not to take risks with his life.
So, Gu Qilang provided such absurd information.
"Ancient Gu, are you trying to trick us?"
Placing the jade slip heavily on the table, Lian Chengxian said in dissatisfaction, and he took out a waist token as he spoke.
"We are sent by the Immortal Alliance as the Western Sea Inspectors, tasked with investigating any behavior that violates the Immortal Alliance's rules within the Xihai Immortal City. As someone from the Purple Palace Gate, you should understand the importance of considering the big picture!"
The advantages of bringing Shabi out to do things became apparent,
With his left hand holding the lid of the teacup, Jin Mingdu gently moved the edge of the lid to stir the tea within, his eyes seemingly filled with nothing but Gu family's spiritual tea, with no intention of voicing an opinion.
Of course, if given the chance to express her thoughts, she might say, "Lian Chengxian is too dedicated to his work and dares to take responsibility. He is a good example for Jin Mingdu. However, Jin Mingdu is still a little woman, lacking the courage of her brother."
"Yes, Lian Chengxian is right. Old Gu should indeed prioritize the big picture. If there's anything I can do for Old Gu, please say so!"
After Gu Qilang understood the intentions of these three after they had made it clear, he realized what was going on. Therefore, in response to Lian Chengxian's whining and barking behavior, he not only did not get angry but rather felt a sense of amused derision, as if watching Shabi perform a comedy routine.
Faced with such a 'obedient' Gu Qilang, even Shabi like Lian Chengxian was momentarily at a loss for words.
“.How long have the Gu family's teahouse been operating in Xihai? Do you know of any cultivators in Xihai Immortal City who behave improperly?”
After a moment of hesitation, Lian Chengxian directly stated their purpose.
Swearing silently at Shabi, Gu Qilang pondered.
"The Immortal Alliance's rules are all followed by everyone. But if there are any violations, there are indeed some."
Lian Chengxian and Chen Yanghe's gaze immediately became serious.
Even Jin Mingdu, who was pretending to be a Shabi on the side, was attracted by Gu Qilang's words——Senior Gu, what are you doing?
However, Gu Qilang's next sentence left the three of them feeling helpless.
The shopkeeper of the Gu family's teahouse had an embarrassed expression and reluctantly spoke about the information he had.
"A few days ago, an Immortal Alliance envoy, Qiu Lianpu, in the Fucheng Town, bulled against a Scattered Cultivator, and was caught and dealt with severely by Master Mu Chunze from the Punishment Hall."
Qiu Lianpu, as an Immortal Alliance envoy, bullying scattered cultivators is a disgrace to the Immortal Alliance's reputation and violates the rules.
As Master Mu Chunze, who serves as the master of the Xihai Punishment Hall, handled the matter of Qiu Lianpu, this action was not in line with the Immortal Alliance's laws and was against the rules.
"Lian Chengxian, which one do you want to investigate?"
Which one does Lian Chengxian want to investigate?
Qiu Lianpu, the direct descendant of the Qiu family of the Lotus Immortal City, and Lian Chengxian knows him.
Mu Chunze, the son-in-law of Zhou Fujie from the Weekubian family, and a member of the conservative faction in the Immortal Alliance.
They were sent here to investigate the Shengguang affair, not to investigate their own people.
Lian Chengxian may be somewhat dense, but he has now understood the situation.
The old Gu family is undoubtedly aware of their intentions, and their repeated refusal to help is nothing more than an attempt to avoid involvement.
Of course, Lian Chengxian is now misinterpreting Gu Qilang's actions.
Gu Qilang also has a sense of the big picture, which is why he gave such an absolutely incorrect answer. His big picture is that of the Gu family.
He is willing to help, but his assistance is limited to words alone.
Three people came to the Gu family teahouse with great expectations, but when they left, they all had some heavy hearts.
Xihai is not big, and Shengguang has walked out.
It is difficult to investigate the Shengguang affair in Xihai, as hard as climbing to heaven.
After smiling and seeing off the three aristocratic descendants who were down in the countryside for an investigation, Old Gu sighed inwardly and muttered 'Xihai is going to be in chaos,' and hurriedly reported the news of the three senior elders of the Immortal Alliance conservative faction sending their direct descendants to Xihai to the Gu family.
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Gu family teahouse has such a large reputation because of its longevity and the quality of its tea.
There are many reasons, but the most unique one is that they sell news from the Qunxiantai.
Wang Xianmao knew that Gu Qilang had arrived in Xihai, so after entering Xihai, he did not go directly to Wang Yulou but instead made his first stop at the Gu family teahouse.
Wang Yulou's future and the future of the Wang family are closely related to whether Master Xianzhuo can achieve the Golden Elixir. Therefore, he needs to know what has happened on the Qunxiantai.
As Wang Jingyi's younger brother, Wang Xianmao's arrival was naturally greeted by Gu Qilang personally.
After taking their seats in the hall, Wang Xianmao brought up a topic that made Gu Qilang unable to maintain his composure.
"Brother Gu, when I entered your family's residence just now, I saw three junior members of large families who seemed to have heavy burdens on their minds. They were all disguised."
It turns out that even an intelligent person can tell that the three were pretending.
"Don't mention it. Those three were..."
After a simple explanation, Gu Qilang shared a piece of information for free, showing his sincerity, and then asked about Wang Xianmao's purpose.
Upon learning that Wang Xianmao was interested in recent changes on the Qunxiantai, Gu Qilang smiled mysteriously and said.
"It's necessary to keep an eye on the road. Your Wang family's current situation is very special. Master seems to be planning to expand our Red Light Cultivators' power in Xihai through Zhou Fujie, and Yulou has become a disciple under Zhou Fujie."
To be honest, the master's intentions don't need to be guessed. All he wants is for the Wang family to contribute to the expansion of the Red Light Cultivators in Xihai.
Now, the Lotus Pond Immortal Sovereign and the Qionghai Immortal have both sent people with their respective disciples to find trouble for that person in Xihai. If done properly, there will be many opportunities.”
Gu Qilang was unaware of the details of Wang Yulou's entry into Zhou Fujie's under discipleship, and Wang Xianmao was also not in a position to explain. He merely replied with a few words and then paid three thousand spirit stones to purchase changes and messages from the Qunxiantai over the past three years.
Looking at the results of the latest two times Master Xianzhuo proposed and were rejected, Wang Xianmao's heart sank slightly, and his expression became unsightly.
Master Mangxiang is indeed a beast, but the Wang family shares his prosperity and misfortune.
If Master Mangxiang fails to achieve the Golden Elixir, then no matter what Wang Jingyi's promise of the ancient method and purple palace is, or the possibility of Wang Yulou's half purple palace, they will all be like flowers in a mirror or the moon in the water.
Compared to the worry about whether Master Xianzhuo can achieve the Golden Elixir, so-called internal conflicts within the Immortal Alliance are not as terrifying.
"What are you worried about? This is just like the Immortal Sovereigns sending the three thickheaded idiots to investigate Shengguang. We should look at it from both sides."
Although everyone is under the Red Light Cultivators, Gu Qilang didn't seem to have any psychological pressure; instead, he even tried to console Wang Xianmao.
"Oh? Please explain, Brother Gu."
"Three thickheaded idiots, it's normal for them to find something, and it's also normal for them not to find anything. From the beginning, those people. Well, none of them have made up their minds."
The case of Master Mangxiang is different. Not passing five times means what?
This indicates that the reformist faction has become increasingly influential over the years!
At this time, Master Mangxiang's Golden Elixir would be even easier to achieve.
After all, if we continue to sit by and let the reformist faction grow, the situation will become problematic.
Why did Lotus Pond Immortal Sovereign choose these three to investigate the Shengguang Immortal Sovereign in Xihai?
The reason lies here—the Shengguang Immortal Sovereign is the latest to achieve enlightenment and the weakest in terms of power among the reformist faction immortals.
Gu Qilang's words sound reasonable, but Wang Xianmao only forced a smile.
"Enough of that, what is the purpose of the three thousand Xianqi cultivators entering Xihai? Do you have any news?"
Master Xianzhuo is like a cloud in the sky; the Wang family strains their necks to the maximum, yet they still can't understand his actions.
Many questions can seem to be asked directly to the master, but they actually can't be asked—the Wang family has not seen the master for hundreds of years.
Compared to the terrifying internal conflicts within the Immortal Alliance, the uncertainty of Master Xianzhuo achieving or failing the Golden Elixir, and the potential trouble Shengguang might face, Wang Xianmao is more concerned about the matter of three thousand Xianqi cultivators entering Xihai.
Wang Yulou wants to establish a career in Xihai, and she needs her own people. The "own people" here not only refer to having subordinates to use but also to have people who are close to the power represented by Wang Yulou. In a sense, this also counts as a demand for a basic support base.
Different stages of development face different problems. Wang Xianmao sees this clearly, and Wang Yulou has had a considerable amount of ambition from the start.
"Unclear, Xianmao, many things we cannot see clearly, but over the years, I think the only thing we need to do well is this."
Gu Qilang shook his head. If everyone can see Master Xianzhuo's moves, then how can he stand at the forefront of the Golden Elixir and chastise the Red Light Cultivators and even the entire Wunan?
"Oh, please enlighten me, Brother Gu."
"I can't claim to be enlightening you, but over the years, my Gu family has gathered intelligence and observed one thing clearly: the level of the immortals is as high as mountains and rivers. Don't speculate; just be loyal."
With that said, Gu Qilang began to sip his tea.
Wang Xianmao did not respond, but his heart was filled with worry. Was there some sort of disloyalty among the Wang family? Was Gu Qilang reminding himself?
He had no such behavior, and Wang Jingyi had been under the Red Light Cultivators and Hanging Seal's command for a long time. Others didn't represent the Wang family.
Then, what about Yulou?
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Wang Yulou was currently shopping for spirit horses with Zhou Yanxi at the Town Demon Suppression Pavilion. He was still unaware that Wang Xianmao had already arrived.
In the spirit horse stable at the back of the spirit horse shop, Zhou Yanxi was complaining to Wang Yulou about how imprudently Wang Yulou was spending spirit stones.
"Isn't it a bit too expensive? Buying three spirit horses for just one nine thousand spirit stones, just to make the Black Dragon Horse."
It's considered too extravagant to spend nine thousand spirit stones just to let the steed enjoy itself.
To put it another way, with that amount of spirit stones, if Wang Yulou were a lecher, he could spend the night in the full moon with multiple courtesans without even using them all up.
To a cultivator, spirit stones are not worth it.
Spirit horses are more expensive than cultivators!
"You're mistaken in thinking that. I've already made an agreement with the Black Dragon elder. It will take care of breeding, and we will be responsible for dealing with the foals that are born."
Although the Black Dragon Horse is named after the Black Dragon, it lacks a dragon's nature. Its talent lies in its bloodline as a Heavenly Horse. If it were mated with ordinary spirit horses of insufficient talent and grade, the foals born would also lack talent.
Now that we've invested nine thousand spirit stones, if we sell some of the foals born in the future, our initial investment can be recovered."
Wang Yulou began to explain to his wife.
Spirit beast foals and adult spirit beasts are both very expensive. It doesn't sound like a need for cultivators, but in fact, they are not only necessities, but they are also very hard to come by. As long as the quality is slightly better, they are very rare.
The materials from demon beasts can be obtained by killing them, and artifacts can be acquired through the refining of various spirit materials.
Except for spirit beasts, there is no need for taming methods, and the fact that they have a spirit and do not want their offspring to become the servants of cultivators is what makes it the most troublesome.
Master Feng Jian is indeed an interesting person. Wang Yulou had solved his danger that day, and he was willing to give Wang Yulou the giant dragon horse Black Dragon as a return.
It can be said that Master Feng Jian gave Wang Yulou several ten thousand spirit stones.
Of course, such a gift also comes with a price. Black Dragon Horse does not recognize itself as Master Feng Jian's steed. It works for Master Feng Jian only to accumulate energy and stamina in anticipation of mating with attractive mares.
Now that Black Dragon Horse is in Wang Yulou's hands, naturally, Wang Yulou will take the task of finding a mare for Black Dragon Horse to accumulate energy seriously.
"You need to consider the thoughts of the mares. The most painful thing for a spirit beast is when the mother beast gives birth to its offspring and then kills it herself," Zhou Yanxi reminded him.
Raising spirit beasts is difficult and complicated for cultivators. The Zhou family doesn't have a good solution either.
Enchantment can help mate spirit beasts that do not want to mate, but it cannot prevent the mother beasts from killing their young.
"Hahahaha, there will always be risks. It's okay, as long as one of the three foals can survive, we won't lose."
After purchasing the spirit horses, Wang Yulou and Zhou Yanxi went to the Thousand-Method Pavilion of Wanfa Tang.
When Master Shengguang was still at the foundation-cultivation stage, he opened several different shops. Later, as his cultivation improved, he gradually merged them into two.
One is the named "Town Demon Suppression Pavilion," but in reality a pavilion, called the "Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion."
The Master's level of naming is indeed high, the "Town Demon Suppression Pavilion" emphasizes earthiness and inconspicuousness, and opening it as the "Town Demon Suppression Pavilion" is just absurd—the taxes don't match.
And the name "Thousand-Method Source Flow," it exudes a hint of the boldness that only an immortal would dare to have—Thousand-Method Source Flow, with any school of magic you desire, it has it all here.
Even the name of Wanfa Pavilion in Fucheng was based on the "Thousand-Method Source Flow," so it can be considered one of the most core forces of Master Shengguang in Xihai.
"Husband, look at this bookshelf, it's really tall. They say the first layer contains Qigong methods, the second layer contains foundation-cultivation methods, the third layer contains divine ability methods, and the fourth layer is a method personally transmitted by Master Shengguang."
There are a total of tens of thousands of methods, as long as you have spirit stones or other resources, you can buy the methods you want at Wanfa Source Flow Pavilion."
The appearance of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion is very different. It is a wooden building, which has grown from a giant tree. On the main trunk of the tree, there are four obvious floors.
This tree is not an ordinary one; it is a great demon, a living treant, possibly an immortal pet or subordinate of Master Shengguang.
"Let's go, take a look. I'm also new here."
With Zhou Yanxi, Wang Yulou entered the pavilion. He noticed that there were quite a few people entering and exiting.
The War Merit Court has many cultivable techniques that can be exchanged, but the techniques exchanged in the War Merit Court cannot be passed on to others. This is one of the means by which the War Merit Court hangs on to freelance cultivators for the Immortal Alliance's hunt for demons.
In contrast, the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion is different. The Qigong cultivation methods here can be bought and then passed on to family disciples and successors.
"Immortal, it's not simple."
Looking at the passing cultivators, Wang Yulou muttered thoughtfully.
"Oh, what are you thinking about?"
"What were you thinking about? From the auction of the Town Demon Suppression Pavilion's separation spirit beasts to the opening of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion for law transmission, immortals have actually built a new system parallel to the Immortal Alliance system in Xihai City."
Even more so, because it doesn't have to be too concerned about the interests of the eight Purple Hall True Sages, the immortals' system may run more efficiently than the Immortal Alliance's system in Xihai City.
"Now, the immortal wants to develop the southern suburb, indicating that he is a great cultivator with a heart that encompasses the world, worthy of our learning."
Wang Yulou did not use telepathy. Instead, he spoke in a normal conversational tone, which startled Zhou Yanxi.
"Don't say any more. We should respect every great cultivator. What's wrong with you today?"
What's wrong with you today?
Said for Master Shengguang to hear!
Even if the Master himself can't hear, his disciple Xihai Zhongcheng, who is stationed at the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion, can hear it as well.
Wang Yulou wants to break free from his constraints and needs to make preparations. He dares not directly join the Shengguang Sect, but it is necessary to get some exposure to it.
"Haha, let's go inside and see the scenery."
Pulling the beauty into the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion, Wang Yulou didn't even need to speak; his Wannian Yongming divine robe spoke for him already.
The manager on the first floor heard that Hongdeng Zhao had come, and he rushed out to welcome him. However, Wang Yulou had no interest in Qigong cultivation methods, and he and Zhou Yanxi were currently waiting for their cultivation to be polished off and to break through the foundation.
This time he came, he wanted to see the foundation-level methods.
In response to Wang Yulou's request, the manager naturally wouldn't refuse, and he directly said that he could look at everything on the fourth floor.
Because, this manager on the first floor of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion has already guessed out Wang Yulou and Zhou Yanxi's identities. Such people are naturally the most valuable guests.
"Let's first go up to the third floor to see the divine abilities, isn't it said that you need to make a contribution to the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion in order to enter the fourth floor?" Wang Yulou asked the manager with a smile.
The act of making a contribution to the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion here can be considered as 'making a contribution to the Immortal Shengguang,' and only in this way can one come into contact with the laws personally transmitted by Immortal Shengguang.
"Oh, that's for the freelance cultivators. Both of you are our own people. There's nothing special on the fourth floor; if you want to see it, just go."
The manager on the first floor sent the two of them up to the third floor, but Wang Yulou saw the real boss of this place, Xihai Zhongcheng with a benevolent and kind appearance, who personally received them.
The third floor was empty, just a ordinary place for entertaining guests, and Xihai Zhongcheng stood at the top of the stairs, welcoming them into their seats.
"Yulou, Yingshi, you seem to be the first time coming here."
Indeed, a pair of immortal lovers, the Golden Boy and Jade Girl could not have been better, no, it should be the Jade Boy and the Fairy, hahaha."
The struggles above have nothing to do with the cattle and horses below. Xihai Zhongcheng is not like Yuan Wu, Lian Chengxian, and the like. His attitude towards Wang Yulou and Zhou Yanxi is almost as if a family elder sees an extraordinary younger generation, just wonderful beyond words.
"Senior, you are too kind. Yingshi can't bear the title of a fairy."
Zhou Yanxi was really helpless, Xihai Zhongcheng praised her too much, and she even had some resentment in her heart.
"Xihai Zhongcheng senior, I've long heard from Xihai Hu senior that you are a loyal and kind elder. But titles like Jade Boy, I really dare not accept."
"When we got married, you sent us two pairs of Yubei class lovebirds. Today, I also brought you a small gift from Wang Yulou."
"I heard that you also practice wood magic, and my family from Anbei Kingdom practices wood magic as well. I'm not sure if you can use these Hua Liu Tu of Yubei Class."
Heliu Tu is actually a kind of spiritual soil made from various spiritual materials, which can be understood as a kind of fertilizer. It can enhance the growth of wood-based spiritual materials, such as spiritual trees, herbs, medicines, flowers, and other spiritual objects.
The spiritual soil sent by Xihai Zhongcheng for wood magic is somewhat like a multipurpose oil, and the grade of Yubei is appropriate.
Seeing Wang Yulou present the gift, Xihai Zhongcheng immediately became angry, pretending to be angry.
"Yulou, what do you mean by this? Your marriage is a big event in our Xihai. I sent you two pairs of eight-grade lovebird fruits, and I already feel a bit embarrassed."
"Take it back, I don't want this Heliu Tu. How can a senior give gifts to a junior and then take them back?"
It seems that Xihai Zhongcheng is closer to Feng Jianxian and Wang Yulou than to the other two.
He said it in a way that seemed close, and his actions appeared to be close as well, but it was truly distant and formal.
Zhou Yanxi sends wind swordsmen a thousand red cloth, and wind swordsmen open and accept it immediately, completely without any hesitation——this is the attitude of treating the couple as one's own.
And Xihai Zhongcheng? He belongs to the type who, the less he has, the more he emphasizes it.
After some wrangling, Zhou Yanxi finally spoke up, and Xihai Zhongcheng reluctantly accepted Wang Yulou's gift before respectfully putting it away. In his heart, he greatly raised the status of this young couple.
Over the years, he has sent many gifts to the great families, but this is the first time a young couple like Wang Yulou would directly come to return a gift after receiving one.
The gap in personal conduct is shown through comparison, and Wang Yulou has been wandering in the realm of immortality for so many years. On one hand, it's thanks to the protection from his family, elders, and ancestors; on the other hand, it's also due to his ability to understand things clearly.
What does "lacking clarity" refer to?
What does "lacking clarity" refer to?
Wang Xianzhou once used himself as an example to teach Wang Yulou. Practitioners of immortality have to make too many complex decisions in their lives, and each one has a possibility of going wrong.
This requires cultivators to cultivate the ability to discern problems and situations, so that they can make as many correct choices as possible amidst the chaos and endless options.
It is difficult to determine how to choose correctly, but the principle of not making enemies while making friends, Wang Yulou understands.
Therefore, for Wang Yulou, making good connections with key people has become his habit.
"Would you like to see some techniques?"
Seeing Wang Yulou nod, Xihai Zhongcheng thought for a moment before making a determined appearance.
"The foundation techniques of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion are only sold to those who have contributed to Xihai and come from a cultivator's background.
But, Yulou, you're not an outsider, so of course you can see and also buy them, hahaha.
This rule, Wang Yulou and Zhou Yanxi still don't know. It is a hidden rule of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion that doesn't speak to outsiders. However, Xihai Zhongcheng, as the controller of this place, has the authority to do so.
Even if an immortal is powerful, it is impossible for him to do everything by himself. The rules he has set down are only reference principles for decision-making, not the absolute boundaries for making decisions.
As for Xihai Zhongcheng's generosity at this moment, it is the result of his own discretion. The fact that the two immortals of Hongdeng Zhao have entered Xihai undoubtedly puts pressure on him. Establishing connections with Wang Yulou and Zhou Yanxi under Zhou Fujíao's tutelage is not a bad thing either.
The manager of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion gently waved his hand, and instantly, there were over two hundred glowing orbs in the hall on the third floor.
"Each of them is a divine ability or a strong secret transmission comparable to the divine abilities, or profound supplements of the path transmission. Yulou, Yingshi, you can use your divine sense to examine them, and there will be brief introductions for each."
Starting from the left, they are arranged in colors of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.
The colored orbs are strong secret methods, while the white orbs are supplementary path inheritances.
Moreover, two days ago, our respected master just passed the edict, and all the methods on the third floor of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion can also be purchased in full now.”
Xihai Zhongcheng smiled and introduced.
"Completely purchase?" Zhou Yingshi was somewhat surprised.
That's a divine ability!
A divine ability that only a senior foundational cultivator can have.
"Yes, as long as you pay an additional half the price, you can take them back to transmit them to your own descendants or disciples."
Take your time to pick them. If you want to buy any, I can give you a 95% discount on the prices - this is the discount within our Jishi Tang.”
Wang Yulou nodded silently, thinking to himself that he should have discussed with Jingyi Grandmaster, and the family should fully open the exchange of resources and convert everything that can be exchanged into resources.
Now, the disciples of the Heavenly Radiance Immortal have already begun to do so.
He and Jingyi Grandmaster think about this because they learned from Zhou Fujíao that a great battle is inevitable, and why did the Immortal Shengguang issue such an order?
Wang Yulou always felt a layer of imperceptible fog covering the sky above Xihai, above Wunan, and even above the alliance of immortals.
Many things, many things are very strange.
He discarded the random thoughts in his mind and began to look at the divine abilities being sold by the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion.
The Immortal Shengguang is truly a celestial sovereign. The Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion has a total of over 130 divine abilities, ranging from the most common spiritual machine to the manifestation technique practiced by Wang Jingyi, to the transformation into a lucky deer practiced by Mu Chunze, and even the walking through clouds and mist practiced by Yuan Zhengju. All are available.
Wang Yulou looked at them again and again, memorizing the general introduction of all the divine abilities, and then he began to browse through the strong secret methods.
The methods after foundation cultivation are very special. Practitioners can cultivate methods that their spirit roots do not allow through the way of supplementing the foundation. For example, Wang Yulou can obtain the ability to cultivate wood magic without being inferior to others through the way of supplementing wood attribute foundation.
In terms of specific strength, the power of foundational cultivators is also related to the strength of the methods they practice (weapons, divine abilities, etc. also affect this). Therefore, strong secret methods have become a necessary need for foundational cultivators.
Wang Jingyi's Small-None Form is a very powerful secret method, but it was passed down to him by Xuanjuan. Other immortals who want to learn it don't have any place to learn.
And in the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion, there are as many as forty powerful secret methods, covering different spirit roots, and even seven special powerful secret methods exclusively for the seven attributes.
Wang Yulou guessed that this might be related to the fact that Immortal Shengguang himself is a cultivator of the five-element spirit root.
As for the supplementary path inheritance, every one of them that can be placed on the third floor and sold is an exceptional treasure.
Wang Yulou glanced through some of the inheritances that belong to the refining way, confirming that these inheritances are only slightly worse than the refining way inheritance of An Ni, but not by much.
Who is An Ni?
Name-known in Wu Nan, well-known foundational cultivator among foundational cultivators, a master of refining in the master of refining, capable of assisting in the refining of magical treasures for the purple sea! Furthermore, he reached the realm of semi-purple sea!
Therefore, the refining inheritance on the third floor of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion is slightly inferior to An Ni's refining scroll, not that they are not good enough, but they are too advanced!
With a lingering sense of reluctance, Wang Yulou finally pulled back his divine sense from the orb named "Complete Explanation of Water Magic Refining" and ultimately couldn't bear to buy it.
In the refining way, there is no need to be comprehensive. As long as he can reach the advanced level of fire magic, he has already been enough. The basic level of water magic refining is sufficient.
The time limit for immortality practitioners, Wang Yulou doesn't have that much time to waste in practicing complex supplements of the path.
Being all-encompassing but not expert in any one thing is far less cost-effective than being few in number but expert.
"Is it not the case that Yulou seems to be very interested in 'Complete Explanation of Water Magic Refining'?" Xihai Zhongcheng asked.
"Yes, Yulou comes from the Dripwater Cave, and he is considered to have a basic understanding of water magic refining."
But the water magic refining inheritance in Dripwater Cave only reaches the level of a common foundational cultivator who specializes in water magic refining and equipment.
“Compared to 'Complete Explanation of Water Magic Refining', it is still somewhat lower.”
He had accumulated so many merit points in Dripwater Cave, and he did practice water magic refining. However, it is far inferior to his proficiency in fire magic refining.
"As for this 'Complete Explanation of Water Magic Refining', I'm not mistaken, it was passed down by Xī Zhú Zhenren before he became a Purple Mansion cultivator. The level of Xī Zhú Zhenren in water magic refining is well known in Wunan."
It is just that such supplements of the path inheritance are indeed more expensive, and Yulou, you have only reached the tenth level of qi refining, so there is no need to rush.
You can buy it whenever you want, just come back when you do. Hahaha."
As he left the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion, Xihai Zhongcheng's voice appeared in Wang Yulou's mind.
'How did Xihai Zhongcheng say it about me?'
Zhou Yingshi felt the hand around her waist tighten slightly, and Wang Yulou pondered for just a moment before responding through mental transmission.
'Yulou and Xihai Tiger had a chance encounter back then. At that time, he did not mention you.'
Wang Yulou's reply indeed surprised Xihai Zhongcheng, who pondered and smiled.
"Ah, now I see. Feel free to drop by whenever you have time."
Yulou naturally wouldn't refuse an invitation from the manager of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion.
Once the young couple had completely left, Xihai Zhongcheng immediately called his disciples in front and instructed them.
"Go check out the past experiences of Wang Yulou. This person is not simple."
"It seems that Xihai Zhongcheng has once again looked highly of Wang Yulou."
"Yes, respected master!"
The disciples responded respectfully and left, but Xihai Zhongcheng, lying beside two completely naked concubines, made no move. He was just thinking about Shengguang.
Master, what are you thinking about?
——
"Do you really want that 'Complete Explanation of Water Magic Refining'?"
On the back of the Qinghao fox, the young couple is whispering to each other.
"Think about it."
"Speak human language!" Zhou Yingshi retorted angrily.
Wang Yulou is so stubborn; he always talks in circles. It's always been like this; he never speaks directly.
Appearing to have some level of proficiency, he indeed does have some level of proficiency, but this doesn't change the fact that his speaking style is very annoying. Sometimes even Zhou Yingshi can't bear it after long-term interaction.
"You know, I began to learn refining at the age of thirteen, and now I also have some level of skill."
And who wouldn't want to master more methods of refining?
Just, this is like the beautiful female cultivators all over the world, and I only want to marry you, your wife.
Life requires us to make choices, and so does the process of cultivation. Therefore, while we want something, it's not necessarily that we need it."
Unconsciously, Zhou Yingshi mentally transformed Wang Yulou's last sentence into 'like, but not that much.'
Thinking of this, she didn't feel like talking to Wang Yulou anymore. Wang Yulou didn't notice any change in his wife, but just silently pondering the relationship between the eldest son of the Western Sea Alliance and the full purchase of the Thousand-Method Source Flow Pavilion.
He clearly grasped a main thread: major events in the West Sea often involve that Immortal Shengguang.
As a legendary figure from the Western Sea, Shengguang had been ruling the Western Sea for two hundred years. His influence on the Western Sea has reached the point where it can create a parallel system.
Therefore, those people should be here to investigate Immortal Shengguang.
So, was Immortal Shengguang feeling some kind of pressure, which prompted him to amass resources in large quantities?
Yulou and his wife arrived at the Jade Gate Mansion, but they heard a familiar voice in their ears.
"Yulou, your friend is here. Please receive her first."
The tribal leader has arrived!
Wang Yulou needs the foundation of the clan's primary lineage to come and help him organize things. Only then can the operation of Wang's Western Sea Pavilion get on track. After all, having a proper name does not necessarily equate to smooth communication, and smooth communication does not necessarily lead to success.
As it is the first independent force he has taken over after ten years of stepping into the world of cultivation, the preparation work for Wang's Western Sea Pavilion is no exaggeration to be given great importance.
But he didn't expect that Master Jingyi actually brought the clan leader over.
Compared to Yuan Dao Shen, Wang Jingyi, and others, Wang Xianmao may seem to have average strength, but he is a genuine senior foundational cultivator. With him in the West Sea to hold down the fort, Wang Yulou can do anything with the stability of a stable foundation in his rear, and its significance is immeasurable.
"Who has come?"
"Moyunshu, be careful and don't let Zhou Yingshi suspect anything."
The elder clan leader's reminder showed his favoritism towards Wang Yulou - Be careful and don't let your spouse suspect anything.
However, when Zhou Yingshi noticed that Mo Yunshu had come, she didn't expect Wang Yulou to have anything to do with him.
The reason is self-confidence!
The reason is confidence! She has seen Mo Yunshu three times, and each time the girl was wearing the unique fighting robes of the Western Sea. Not only was there no makeup, but she also never wore any jewelry. She looked like a cultivator who had no interest in romantic relationships between men and women. How could she be involved in any flirtatious behavior with Wang Yulou?
"I accompanied Yingshi to explore the divine city, and I didn't expect Mo Yunshu to come so quickly."
Wang Yulou hurriedly entered the side room to receive the guest friend.
"Yulou, as you mentioned in your letter, you wanted to bring me along to meet Chen Haidi from the Poor Sea Realm. I naturally wouldn't neglect this opportunity."
Mo Yunshu, who was ordered by Han Song Zen Master to cultivate a good relationship with Wang Yulou, was the reason why she came so quickly.
"That's right, Mo Yunshu, you may not know, but after the incident with Wang Jiahui, my ancestor, that is, Master Jingyi, felt extremely distressed."
Mo Yunshu was once a very good Wang's son. She voluntarily chose to come to the Western Sea and establish herself step by step through her own efforts. However, she has now turned rotten.
The Western Sea is too far away. Many Wang family members have developed in the West Sea and gradually become alienated from the family. Therefore, the old ancestor sent me to establish Wang's Western Sea Pavilion, and I am the first director.
But once the pavilion is established, in order to develop, it does need some industries. Chen Haidi, a cultivator, is currently serving in the commercial court of the Western Sea Divine City, which is why I want to get to know him."
After explaining the cause and effect, Mo Yunshu nodded slightly, indicating that she understood and agreed.
"What kind of industry do you want to manage? I've been in the Western Sea for so many years and have some understanding. I can help you analyze it."
Wang Yulou smiled and said.
"The dueling arena, I've walked around the Western Sea Divine City and its outskirts several times, and I'm sure there's no similar industry."
From establishing a racing track in Qingxi Academy to setting up the dueling arena in the Western Sea Divine City, Wang Yulou has been back to borrowing from managing industries to make profits for more than ten years of cultivating.
This is actually also a kind of inevitability, cultivation, the improvement of cultivation level, when the cultivation level is low, it can't be separated from resources; when the cultivation level is high, it can't be separated from power.
To obtain resources, one can either take risks or look for opportunities under the Western Alliance-Ten Clans system.
Adventure might lead to death, so finding opportunities within the Western Alliance-Ten Clans system became a better choice. This is the case for any cultivator who has some background.
The dangerous path of hunting demons in the Western Sea is only taken by scattered cultivators without background or foundation—Mo Yunshu went because of the special mode of cultivating younger generations by Master Hansong.
Even the legendary scattered cultivator turned into a godly being, Shuguang Shengzun, after attaining foundational cultivation, quickly changed from a purely demon hunting cultivator and opened several shops in the Western Sea Divine City.
Later, it was precisely due to the support of the forces under his command, Shengguang was able to ascend from Zifulu to a godly being. This journey was very difficult.
If a cultivator could rely solely on talent and luck to easily achieve the cultivation levels that great cultivators have achieved through untold hardship, then wouldn't all the great cultivators in the heavens and earth be mere losers?
Great cultivators at high positions leave no upward path for the horses and cows below them, because if the people below can climb up, they will take away their resources——the Reformist school wants to redesign the resource allocation rules.
Wang Yulou doesn't understand the disputes on the Platform of Immortals, but he is clear that he needs to create value in order to be seen by those who hold the rules as having valuable utility.
In the realm of cultivation where the pursuit of strength dominates, with a limit to the expansion of sects, immortals do not need their kin to advance and compete for resources with them.
The Western Alliance is a governing body for cultivators, not a helper for cultivators. The same applies to sects.
Only individuals with sufficient value can be regarded and given opportunities within this prison.
Therefore, Wang Yulou attaches great importance to the development of Wang's Western Sea Pavilion.
Wang's Western Sea Pavilion represents the family background of the Wang family, which is reliable and relatively efficient. The Western Sea represents opportunities hidden in the clouds and winds of the West Sea, and the pavilion represents Wang Yulou's relatively independent leadership power.
This is the first time in his life that he has completely grasped a force, from the establishment to development, everything is under his control.
