CHAPTER 78: CHAPTER 78: THE SIX GREAT IMMORTAL SECTS OF SHANG DONG

This definitely wasn’t Ji Yuan’s intention to be late.

He had set off early, but on his way to Zengtou City using the flying boat, he happened to encounter a group of Water Dragon Sect disciples returning to their sect.

Out of respect for the sect disciples, Ji Yuan naturally stopped to let them pass first.

Unexpectedly, Elder Xu was among them.

Seeing Ji Yuan, he intentionally stopped to come forward and had quite a long conversation with Ji Yuan.

He even, despite the urging of his fellow disciples, took time to teach Ji Yuan a few moves on the technique of "Stacking Mirrors."

With them being so enthusiastic, Ji Yuan couldn’t leave, so he was delayed for quite a while, and only hurried to shop number eighteen after Elder Xu left.

At this moment, he saw that everyone had already arrived, and all eyes were upon him.

Under pressure, he bowed to everyone in the room, "I am Ji Yuan from Zengtou City, greetings to all Daoist friends."

"Ji Yuan?!"

Wu Yan was already quite surprised upon seeing the newcomer, and upon sensing Ji Yuan’s cultivation... he quickly stepped forward to the door.

"You’ve reached the late Qi Cultivation stage?!"

Wu Yan still seemed somewhat incredulous.

But no matter how he doubted it, the facts were right before him.

While Wu Wenbin didn’t move from where he stood, his astonishment could be seen in his eyes.

"Just luck, just luck."

Ji Yuan still used these four words.

Du Kang and Hu Fang, who were originally seated not far from the door, quickly came forward, both with a touch of surprise in their eyes.

"Daoist Ji, you’ve really reached the late Qi Cultivation stage!"

Surprised as she was, Hu Fang, followed by Du Kang from Zengtou City, said, "I told you earlier that Brother Ji would not take long, but you didn’t believe it."

Ji Yuan, seeing the Daoist friends he had previously met, also cupped his hands in salute.

"This is the fourth."

A light voice from Du Wanyi came from behind, prompting Ji Yuan to quickly turn around to look.

Behind Yao Jingfeng stood a black-robed cultivator, with a stern face, looking as if strangers should keep away.

"This is Luo Tian."

Yao Jingfeng smiled as he introduced him to Ji Yuan.

"Greetings, Brother Luo."

Ji Yuan cupped his fists slightly towards him.

Luo Tian’s lips curled slightly, which could be considered a smile, "Just call me third brother."

Meanwhile, Wu Yan had already returned to Wu Wenbin’s side.

"Father."

Wu Yan called out softly.

Wu Wenbin first glanced at Qin Long and Old Third He who hadn’t risen, and seeing their expressions a bit unpleasant, he sighed and shook his head.

But just for a moment, he then walked forward with a smile, laughing:

"Congratulations, Daoist Ji, best wishes, Daoist Ji."

"I noticed earlier that you were a dragon among men, and seeing you today proves it true. Senior Brother Hong of the Water Dragon Sect would be extremely pleased to hear this news."

"Oh? Senior Brother Hong?"

The people of Zengtou City naturally knew about this, but people like Yao Jingfeng from other markets didn’t.

So Wu Wenbin took it upon himself to introduce the matter and again gave Ji Yuan a round of fame.

This elicited continuous congratulations from the crowd.

Ji Yuan just watched, watching Wu Wenbin... as if wholeheartedly thinking for his good, constantly putting him in the spotlight, leaving his own son aside.

If he didn’t already know his real character, he might have been truly touched by this situation.

After listening to this, Luo Tian and his two companions looked again at Ji Yuan with a somewhat different gaze.

In short, they looked at Ji Yuan with more regard.

Then, three more cultivators from other markets arrived, all at the seventh layer of Qi Cultivation.

One of them was the old woman Xiao Hong from Jingde Square, who had previously congratulated Ji Yuan, but she did not seem to recognize him now.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, seeing that no more people were coming, Yao Jingfeng stood out and said loudly:

"The reason for inviting you today is because our Water Dragon Sect Mutual Aid Association has added two more disciples, which is truly a great joy."

"Wu Yan from Zengtou City, Ji Yuan from Zengtou City!"

"..."

After a brief speech, just as Ji Yuan thought there might be more procedures, Yao Jingfeng directly sat back down, indicating he would speak no more.

Following him, Du Kang said, "Recently, I’ve noticed frequent deployment of Water Dragon Sect disciples. Perhaps something major is happening in the sect?"

"These past two days I’ve also seen many returning Water Dragon Sect disciples in Cloud Rain Marsh."

Luo Tian said in a low voice.

It seems like it’s not just me who noticed... Ji Yuan, being at such a gathering for the first time, didn’t rush to speak but observed what was happening.

The old woman Xiao Hong from Jingde Square also spoke up, "Even Qi Blood Pills have started to increase in price, likely indicating something significant is happening."

Qin Long from the Qin Family looked at Yao Jingfeng and gestured respectfully, "Brother Yao, has any news come from the Upper Association?"

The Water Dragon Sect Mutual Aid Association is divided into the Upper and Lower Associations. The Upper Association naturally consists of those disciples who have already joined the Water Dragon Sect, while the Lower Association is made up of disciples like them who have not yet joined.

"Yes."

As soon as Yao Jingfeng finished speaking, everyone’s gaze fell on him.

"The news from the Upper Association says there’s been a bit of conflict between the Water Dragon Sect and Joy Palace."

"They’re not sure about the specifics yet, but it seems significant."

"It must be significant if even Qi Blood Pills are being stocked up in advance."

Xiao Hong, the old woman, said slyly.

"I guess other Talismanic Elixirs will also increase in price soon. You all might want to stock up a bit in advance; you could make a small profit then."

Wu Wenbin squinted and smiled.

Zhu Shen then looked at Luo Tian, who was sitting beside Yao Jingfeng, "Brother Luo, I know a place where there’s a Tier One later stage Demon Beast. Are you interested?"

"Heh, just a Tier One later stage. Have to split the loot with you after killing it, not worth the effort."

Luo Tian said dismissively.

Ji Yuan listened to this and gave Luo Tian a surprised glance... This Daoist’s strength is unclear for now, but his tone is quite bold. A Tier One later stage Demon Beast is something even a late-stage Qi Cultivator would find life-threatening.

And he actually doesn’t care at all?

Ji Yuan glanced at the reactions of the others and found that they all seemed to take it for granted.

Is this guy really that strong?

Afterward, a group of late-stage Qi Cultivators started their discussions, each finding the people they needed, or discussing forming alliances to seek fortune, or exchanging experiences in cultivation.

Even an old fox like Wu Wenbin was exchanging Talisman Painting experiences with Zhu Shen, who was also at the eighth level of Qi Cultivation.

Some others were conducting trades.

Ji Yuan glanced at the panel.

Among his numerous level 1 buildings, the Talisman Room and Enlightenment Room aren’t going to reach level 2 without reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

But the Cave Mansion can be.

[Upgrade Requirements: Low-grade Spirit Stones ×50, Clear Spirit Jade ×6 pieces, River-suppressing Sand ×10 pounds]

As for Spirit Stones, Ji Yuan naturally had enough.

He had also gathered the River-suppressing Sand over at the Clear Wave Pool; it wasn’t expensive, only 1 Spirit Stone per pound.

But as for this Clear Spirit Jade, he even inquired at the Hundred Treasures Tower but couldn’t find it.

Seeing everyone making trades, Ji Yuan thought about it and then spoke up:

"I wonder if any of you fellow Daoists have Clear Spirit Jade?"

His voice was quite loud, attracting attention from all around.

But they all shook their heads, indicating they didn’t have any.

Just when Ji Yuan thought he wouldn’t get anywhere, he heard Du Wanyi’s light laughter beside him.

"Fourth brother, I have that."

Ji Yuan quickly turned his head to look.

He saw Du Wanyi wink, "I’ll give it to you after this is over."

"Thank you... Thank you..."

Ji Yuan was the latest to arrive, so he was the fourth, but he didn’t know how the ranks of the other three were decided.

Yao Jingfeng, sitting between the two, smiled and explained, "I’m the eldest, Du Wanyi is the second, Luo Tian is the third, and you’re the youngest, the fourth."

"Thank you, second sister."

Ji Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

After that, they exchanged for about half an hour, during which Ji Yuan mostly listened as they talked.

In that half-hour, he learned a lot of things he hadn’t known before.

For a moment, he felt like he was finally getting in touch with the Cultivation Realm.

Things like the six Immortal Sects of Shang Dong, which are the Sword Ruins, the Spirit Control Sect, Joy Palace, Corpse Transporting Mountain, Medicine King Valley, and Water Dragon Sect.

It’s called Shang Dong because the highest mountain range on the Cangluo Continent is called Shang Mountain, which divides the continent into east and west halves.

The Water Dragon Sect and the other five Immortal Sects are on the east side of Shang Mountain.

Thus, they’re called the Six Immortal Sects of Shang Dong.

Or that a Tier Three Demon Beast from the Starfall River connected with the Cloud Rain Marsh came ashore, only to have its demonic path cut off by a single sword from a Golden Core Zhenren of the Water Dragon Sect.

After some exchanges, they bade farewell in twos and threes and left.

Ji Yuan watched their departing figures with curiosity, because this gathering, aside from the initially mentioned significant matter, didn’t actually reveal much important information afterward.

Yao Jingfeng seemed to have noticed his confusion, so he smiled and explained, "The main meeting is over, and now they’re going to their own smaller meetings."

Luo Tian turned back, expressionless, and said:

"Come on, let’s also have our smaller meeting now."

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