333: Gone with the South Wind

In the Sword Domain, Luo Prefecture, Qingyang Prefecture.

A figure in his twenties was casting spells in the mountains, rushing towards a certain direction.

Not long after.

The young figure slowed down.

Not far away.

The figure of a Middle-aged Cultivator appeared within sight.

"Fellow Daoist, are you going to the Qingyang Assembly?"

The Middle-aged Cultivator called out to the young figure.

His tone was full of enthusiasm.

"That's right."

The young Cultivator paused for a moment.

He nodded in agreement.

"I'm also going to the Qingyang Assembly, why don't we travel together?"

The Middle-aged Cultivator warmly invited him.

Hearing this.

The young Cultivator's gaze was strange.

They had just met by chance, yet he dared to directly invite someone to travel with him.

It seems he's quite confident in himself... The young Cultivator scrutinized the Middle-aged Cultivator for a few moments.

His cultivation should be impressive, but it was unclear what stage of Qi Refining he had reached.

"Alright."

The young Cultivator nodded and agreed.

Seeing the young Cultivator nod in agreement.

A joyful expression appeared on the Middle-aged Cultivator's face.

He walked directly towards the young Cultivator.

The young Cultivator, however, found himself unable to see through this person.

He agreed so easily, wasn't he afraid of a trick?

"Fellow Daoist, I am Chang Yuanshan, may I know your name, Fellow Daoist?"

The Middle-aged Cultivator stopped three zhang away and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Xiang Xu."

The young Cultivator was concise.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Xiang Xu, without further ado, let's go."

Chang Yuanshan said with a chuckle.

"Fellow Daoist Chang, please."

Xiang Xu gestured with his hand.

The two traveled together.

"Fellow Daoist Xiang Xu, are you here for the foundation establishment pill?"

Along the way.

Chang Yuanshan asked casually.

"No."

"My cultivation has not yet reached that level, so I don't need a foundation establishment pill for now. However, Fellow Daoist Chang, you must be close, right?"

Xiang Xu shook his head, not appearing to be lying.

"Hehe, you make fun of me, Fellow Daoist Xiang Xu. I am still some distance from Foundation Establishment."

Chang Yuanshan chuckled and shook his head in denial.

Is that so? Xiang Xu nodded, noncommittal.

The two did not delay.

They journeyed all the way to where Qingyang Market was located.

A few days later.

Two figures stopped.

They looked at a tall arched gate in the distance, hidden among the mountains.

"Qingyang Market."

"As expected of a market controlled by the Immortal Zhou Family, this grandeur is truly extraordinary."

The Middle-aged Cultivator Chang Yuanshan sighed.

"Is this your first time here, Fellow Daoist Chang?"

The young Cultivator Xiang Xu suddenly asked.

"To be honest with you, Fellow Daoist, it is indeed my first time here."

Chang Yuanshan was a little embarrassed.

It was precisely because it was his first time and he didn't know the ins and outs that he invited Xiang Xu after seeing him.

One was to gather information.

The other was to be prepared for any eventuality.

If they encountered rogue Cultivators on the way, he only needed to run faster than Xiang Xu.

Originally, he didn't have high hopes, but he didn't expect Xiang Xu to agree after only a brief consideration.

If he hadn't sensed that Xiang Xu's cultivation wasn't higher than his own, he probably would have already fled.

"Then Fellow Daoist Chang has come to the right place. In Qingyang Market, Cultivators from various prefectures and states gather, and there are many treasures."

"There are even many unknown rare treasures excavated from ruins and Immortal Caves."

"If your eyesight is good enough, making a fortune is not difficult."

Xiang Xu's expression was normal, as if he didn't know Chang Yuanshan's little thoughts.

Instead, he introduced Qingyang Market.

Seeing Xiang Xu's candid demeanor, Chang Yuanshan became even more embarrassed.

"Fellow Daoist Xiang Xu is a good person..."

Chang Yuanshan secretly sighed.

Then the two walked towards the arched gate.

Passing through the arched gate.

It was as if they had arrived in another world.

Pavilions and stalls were neatly arranged.

Before each pavilion or stall, there were many Cultivators.

The place was bustling with noise.

In the center of Qingyang Market, there was a high platform.

This was where the Qingyang Assembly was held.

The two walked forward, dazzled by the myriad of treasures.

Chang Yuanshan's eyes darted left and right, as if he was looking for something.

"Fellow Daoist Chang, are you looking for Qingyang Pavilion?"

Xiang Xu suddenly asked.

Chang Yuanshan, whose thoughts were seen through by Xiang Xu, looked embarrassed, but still nodded.

"Over there."

Xiang Xu pointed inward.

"Thank you for telling me, Fellow Daoist Xiang Xu."

"You're welcome."

Chang Yuanshan walked forward in the direction, but found that Xiang Xu had no intention of moving.

He then understood Xiang Xu's meaning; he was unwilling to pry into his secrets.

"He really is a good person..."

Deep within Qingyang Market.

Above the ancient pavilion, a plaque bearing the words "Qingyang Pavilion" hung.

Chang Yuanshan walked in nervously.

A Disciple dressed in the standard Zhou Family robes came forward to greet him.

"What do you need, Fellow Daoist?"

The welcoming Disciple asked.

"I, I want to appraise something."

Chang Yuanshan's expression was slightly nervous, but thinking that this was the safest and fairest place he knew.

He gritted his teeth and spoke.

"This way, Fellow Daoist."

The welcoming Disciple understood and led Chang Yuanshan up to the second floor.

Second floor of Qingyang Pavilion.

"Elder Beihai, a guest wishes to appraise an item."

The welcoming Disciple came before a room, his attitude respectful.

"Come in."

Inside the room.

A gentle voice came out.

Chang Yuanshan was nervous and dared not ask more questions.

Having received permission.

He steeled himself and pushed the door open.

Inside the room, a handsome Middle-aged Cultivator sat cross-legged.

Chang Yuanshan was startled; it was his first time seeing such a handsome Cultivator.

"What does Fellow Daoist wish to appraise?"

Seeing Chang Yuanshan in a daze, Elder Beihai was unfazed.

He had long been accustomed to it; sometimes, being too good-looking was also a kind of trouble.

Because of this, countless romantic rumors about him had already spread throughout Qingyang Prefecture.

It was truly a case of 'sitting at home, yet trouble comes from the sky.'

"Elder, please take a look."

Chang Yuanshan, with a nervous expression, took out a cloudy precious bead from his Storage Pouch and handed it over.

This was an item he had narrowly brought out after accidentally entering a Secret Realm.

However, no matter what method he used, he couldn't figure out what kind of treasure this round precious bead was.

"Oh? Legacy Jade Pearl?"

Elder Beihai nodded, a guess forming in his mind.

He reached out, took it, and examined it carefully for a while.

Then he handed the round precious bead back.

"This is a Legacy Jade Pearl, containing a second-tier Legacy."

"As for why you can't open it, it's because your attribute doesn't match."

Elder Beihai said gently.

"Only a second-tier Legacy..."

Chang Yuanshan suddenly felt a sense of loss.

At the same time.

On Qingyang Peak.

Spirit Testing Platform.

This was specially built by the Zhou Family for the awakening of their younger generation of Disciples.

At this moment, one by one, the eligible Zhou Family Disciples of the 'Nan' generation stood below, their expressions varying.

"Zhou Nanfeng."

On the Spirit Testing Platform, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the 'Xiu' generation was presiding over the Spirit Awakening Ceremony.

Hearing the sound.

Below the Spirit Testing Platform.

A six-year-old girl with a bun hairstyle and a round face, bravely overcoming her inner nervousness, stepped onto the Spirit Testing Platform.

Below the platform, some Disciples of the same age secretly snickered.

It was truly because Zhou Nanfeng's diet was too good, making her a bit too plump.

"Place your hand on the Spirit Testing Pillar."

"Okay."

Zhou Nanfeng nodded prettily.

Then she reached out and pressed down.

"Buzz!"

A light instantly rose from the Spirit Testing Pillar.

One by one, large gems were quickly lit up.

"Zhou Nanfeng, an eight-star wind attribute talent."

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the 'Xiu' generation, with extraordinary insight, loudly announced the result, and a Disciple waiting behind quickly recorded it.

A spirit pigeon rose from a beast taming bracelet on his wrist, carrying a Jade Slip and flying towards the Zhou Family Great Hall.

Whoosh ~

The crowd below suddenly erupted.

Looking at the plump little girl, it was truly difficult to associate that appearance with the light and ethereal wind.

It was also at this time.

Desolate Prefecture.

Xuan She Tribe, Wuqi River.

An azure blue pearl suddenly rose from the bottom of the river.

It appeared in a pavilion on the riverbank.

Inside the pavilion.

An old man sat cross-legged, but upon seeing the precious bead, he uncharacteristically did not rise to bow.

Inside the precious bead, a black phantom materialized.

"Uncle Xuan, I must go."

The old man saw the phantom, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, his tone as if normal.

"Good."

After a moment of silence, the black phantom slowly nodded.

As the words fell, the old man sitting cross-legged slowly lowered his head.

"Big Brother!"

A female Cultivator dressed in white burst into the pavilion, her voice urgent and sorrowful.