157: Chapter 157 The Eldest Daughter of the Qian Family! ? It's her?!

Stepping into the Starfall District.

Jiang Yun immediately felt an atmosphere completely different from that of the Qingmu District.

If the Qingmu District was a bustling city full of the breath of daily life,

then the Starfall District

was a transcendent city focused on knowledge and power.

The buildings here were no longer merely tall;

they were more strange and magnificent.

There were towers constructed entirely of some kind of glowing crystal.

There were strange palaces floating several meters off the ground,

enveloped in soft energy fields.

The plants lining the streets were not ordinary flora either,

but spiritual plants emitting a faint glow that helped calm the mind.

The air no longer carried the scent of worldly smoke and fire,

but a special scent mixed with old scrolls, rare minerals, and pure Spiritual Qi.

Jiang Yun's gaze swept over the pedestrians on the street.

His heart chilled slightly.

Here,

Silver Rank Beast Tamers were visible almost everywhere.

Gold Rank Auras also swept past from time to time.

Everyone walked in a hurry,

their expressions mostly carrying the focus and pride unique to researchers.

In contrast, Black Iron and Bronze Rank Beast Tamers had become the minority.

Most were young people following their elders to see the world,

or small vendors selling Common items on the edges of the district.

The gap in status was clear at a glance.

Although he had seen the iconic floating architectural complex of the Appraisers Guild from afar in the sky, being inside this forest of buildings made it difficult to tell directions.

The surrounding high-rises were numerous and significantly blocked his view.

“I need to ask around,”

Jiang Yun thought to himself.

His gaze shifted,

landing on a small vendor's cart at a street corner selling exquisite pastries.

The pastries had unique shapes

and emitted a faint fragrance of spiritual fruit.

They didn't seem like ordinary pastry products;

they were nurtured with a bit of Spiritual Qi.

He stepped forward,

Su Qingxue naturally following by his side.

“Boss, how much for these pastries?”

Jiang Yun asked, picking up a petal-shaped, crystal-clear pastry.

The vendor, seeing a customer approach,

piled an enthusiastic smile onto his face.

“Little brother, good eye! This is Jade Spirit Cake, made with Jade Water Chestnut Flour—a specialty of Starfall Lake—and three types of spiritual fruit honey. It's five Low-Grade Spirit Stones a piece.”

Five Spirit Stones?

Jiang Yun's brow twitched slightly.

In C City,

five Spirit Stones were enough for several months of expenses for an ordinary Family.

After all, one Spirit Stone—even an ordinary one—was worth a thousand federal currency.

Five were worth five thousand federal currency!

Yet here, it could only buy a single piece of pastry.

The consumption level of the provincial capital was indeed staggering.

“You don't accept federal currency?”

He asked casually.

The vendor smiled

and looked at Jiang Yun.

“Little brother, you just arrived in the provincial capital, didn't you?”

Jiang Yun didn't answer,

simply nodding.

The vendor gave a knowing smile and continued to explain.

“For small businesses like ours, accepting Spirit Stones is more convenient and practical. Only those large chambers of commerce, auction houses, and corporations use federal currency for large-scale transaction settlements.”

Jiang Yun nodded, indicating his understanding.

He paid the Spirit Stones,

but did not leave immediately.

Instead, he took the opportunity to ask,

“Boss, let me ask you something else. In which direction is the Starfall District's Appraisers Guild? And is the Appraiser examination held at the Appraisers Guild?”

Hearing this,

the vendor's face immediately showed surprise and respect.

He looked Jiang Yun over again.

“You... you're going to participate in the Appraiser examination?”

Seeing Jiang Yun nod,

the vendor became even more enthusiastic.

It seemed that Appraisers held a different status in the Starfall District.

He hurriedly pointed in a direction,

his tone even carrying a hint of excitement.

“Follow this Star-Gazing Avenue straight ahead until the end, and you'll see a massive plaza. Above the plaza, that group of palaces floating in the clouds is the Appraisers Guild! The examination registration point and the exam halls are all up there! Many people go to register for the exam every day, and spectators are allowed, so it's very lively!”

“I didn't expect it! You're actually an Appraiser! Hahaha! This humble one wishes you success in your exam in advance, may you become an Appraiser of the Appraisers Guild!”

Jiang Yun smiled at his words.

He also realized

that after the vendor heard 'Appraiser',

his expression had become respectful and excited.

Clearly, Appraisers in the Starfall District,

and even in the provincial capital, held a distinct status.

Jiang Yun looked in the direction the vendor pointed.

At the end of the street, amidst the swirling mist,

a palace complex as massive as a mountain range floated quietly in the air, its glazed tiles reflecting magnificent light under the sun, like a heavenly palace from myth.

Its Aura was magnificent, inspiring awe in the heart.

“Thank you.”

After thanking him,

Jiang Yun naturally handed the Jade Spirit Cake in his hand to Su Qingxue beside him.

Su Qingxue was momentarily stunned.

A playful smile appeared on her beautiful face.

Her eyes, like autumn waters, glanced sideways at Jiang Yun.

“What? Trying to please me with this little thing?”

Despite her words,

she still reached out her slender jade fingers,

took the pastry,

and took an elegant, light bite.

Immediately,

an extremely hard-to-detect glint flashed in her eyes.

Her pupils even underwent a slight change,

transforming from normal human eyes into vertical fox pupils,

and then slowly dilating!

Her eyes shone!

It was a light mixed with novelty and approval.

Sweet but not cloying, with a mouth full of fragrance.

Moreover, a faint trace of Spiritual Qi nourished her internal organs.

For a Nine-Tailed Fox who had lived in the Beast Domain for a long time

and almost never ate,

this human snack had a unique flavor.

Jiang Yun didn't notice her subtle expression.

Seeing Su Qingxue accept the pastry,

he turned to look towards the Appraisers Guild.

His mind was already fixed on the distant Appraisers Guild,

thinking about the upcoming examination.

Although he knew the location of the exam,

what would the format of the exam be?

He had no way of knowing.

After thinking for a moment,

he turned around, just about to call Su Qingxue to leave,

only to find to his amazement

that in just this short time,

this Fox Immortal Young Miss had somehow acquired several more bags of different types of pastries.

She was tasting them with great relish.

That satisfied expression

was exactly like a little fox that had stolen a chicken.

The demonic Aura she had before was completely gone.

Su Qingxue noticed his gaze.

She shook the pastry in her hand, her smile like a blooming flower.

“You humans may be filthy and cunning things in the eyes of our Yao Race, but when it comes to satisfying the appetite, you are quite talented. These things taste good.”

Jiang Yun looked at the pastries in her hand,

then at her satisfied smile.

He hadn't expected this fox, whose strength was terrifyingly powerful,

to be won over by a few pieces of pastry.

His mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly as he said helplessly, “...Let's go, we're going to the Appraisers Guild.”

The two walked side by side,

passing through the bustling crowd.

Jiang Yun's mind constantly pondered the possible forms and content of the exam, as well as how to maximize the use of his Manifestation of All Things Entries talent.

Meanwhile, Su Qingxue was completely immersed in the joy of tasting various novel pastries, her cheeks slightly puffed out, creating a wonderful contrast with her peerless appearance.

The closer they got to the end of the street,

the denser the flow of people became.

When the two finally stepped out of Star-Gazing Avenue, the view suddenly opened up!

It was a giant white jade plaza large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people.

Several hundred meters above the plaza

was that heart-stirring floating architectural complex.

The Appraisers Guild!

Being closer,

one could feel its majestic Aura even more.

The main hall was towering, with auxiliary buildings clustered around it like stars around the moon. Countless profound runes flickered on the surfaces of the buildings, with powerful energy flowing through them.

A series of suspended stairs condensed from pure light

rose from various parts of the plaza, connecting to the palaces above.

People stepped onto the light stairs as if climbing to heaven,

shuttling back and forth between heaven and earth in an endless stream.

The entire scene was like a scroll depicting a magnificent immortal landscape, full of fantasy and solemnity.

Jiang Yun suppressed the shock in his heart.

Finding an Appraisers Guild Disciple maintaining order at the entrance of a light stair, he asked politely, “Senior Brother, may I ask where to go to register for the Appraiser examination?”

The Disciple was dressed in the Guild's uniform robes, and his Aura was impressive.

He had the strength of the Silver Rank Ninth Stage.

Seeing Jiang Yun's steady demeanor and humble attitude,

he also politely pointed to a floating pavilion in the air that was relatively forward and had a large flow of people at its entrance.

“Little brother! Look, that 'Heart Appraising Pavilion' is the place for registration and the preliminary examination. Step onto the light stair over there and you can reach it directly.”

“Thank you.”

Jiang Yun was about to thank him and leave.

Just then,

a massive commotion suddenly erupted on the plaza!

The crowd parted to both sides like a tide,

clearing a path.

Everyone's eyes were filled with shock and envy

as they looked towards the sky.

“Look! That's... the Seven-Feathered Green Luan! It's the insignia of the Qian Sheng Chamber of Commerce!”

“Heavens! They're actually riding a flying beast directly into the Starfall District! What kind of status must they have? It must be some big shot from the Qian Family!”

A majestic and extraordinary giant Green Luan, adorned with seven-colored feathers and surrounded by clear winds and auspicious clouds, was flying gracefully and swiftly from the distance.

It ignored the unspoken no-fly rule of the Starfall District

and landed directly on the cleared area in the center of the plaza.

This privilege alone

highlighted the extraordinary identity of the newcomer!

The Green Luan landed and folded its wings.

The first to jump down were two elders dressed in gray robes, their Auras as obscure as an abyss.

Their gazes were calm, yet they seemed able to pierce through the Void Realm.

Just by standing there casually,

they exerted an invisible and immense pressure.

Jiang Yun's pupils constricted slightly.

Almost subconsciously, he activated his talent.

【Realm: Diamond Rank First Stage】

【Realm: Diamond Rank First Stage】

Two Diamond Rank powerhouses acting as guards!

Jiang Yun couldn't help but be shocked!

He now had the most direct understanding

of the terrifying foundation of the Qian Family, a top power in the provincial capital.

Immediately following,

a bright and moving young girl

leapt lightly from the back of the Green Luan.

She was about seventeen or eighteen years old.

Wearing a water-blue flowing fairy dress, she was peerlessly beautiful, with skin as white as snow and a pair of large, lively, and spirited eyes. Between her glances, she naturally carried the confidence and nobility of one born into a top-tier Family.

Her appearance instantly attracted the gaze of the entire field.

“It's the Eldest Young Miss of the Qian Family! Qian Rongrong!”

“It really is her! The most favored pearl of this generation of the Qian Family!”

“The Eldest Young Miss of the Qian Family is obsessed with the art of appraisal and is already a Mid-grade Appraiser at such a young age! I heard a while ago that she was going to sprint for the High-Grade Appraiser status, could it be...”

“Is she here today to sprint for the High-Grade Appraiser qualification?! My god, if she passes the exam, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old High-Grade Appraiser? How are others supposed to live! She's simply a Prodigy of the appraisal profession!”

“The Qian Family's genes are just too good. The brother is a Beast Tamer Prodigy, top three on the provincial capital's Heaven Ranking, and the sister is an appraisal Prodigy...”

The surrounding discussions

instantly made Qian Rongrong's identity and information clear.

A top power in the provincial capital,

the Eldest Young Miss of the Qian Sheng Chamber of Commerce,

an appraisal Prodigy... these halos converged on her,

making her as dazzling as the midday sun.

However,

when Jiang Yun's gaze

truly fell upon Qian Rongrong's smiling face,

he felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

His body shook violently!

His face showed an expression of extreme bewilderment and disbelief!

It was her?!

This highly respected, much-anticipated Eldest Young Miss of the Qian Family... he had actually seen her before?!