61: Chapter 20 Leaving the Xiao Family, Changhai Market

" Brother Yun, even a journey of a thousand miles must come to an end. " Above the Spirit Lake, Xiao Muting and Chen Xuan drank strong liquor together.

Watching the Spiritual Qi steaming off Chen Xuan's body, only to dissipate and be scorched away by the intense fire, he couldn't help but feel refreshed and lighthearted.

The two of them boiled wine and discussed the Dao—how delightful!

" No need to see me off any further. Changhai Market is not far from here; when we have leisure in the future, we will naturally meet again. "

" As the saying goes, 'The world is vast, but we are bound to meet again.' I hope that before long, we shall meet again at the pinnacle of the Great Dao. " Chen Xuan said with a smile.

" Then I wish you, Fellow Daoist, that on your journey, your sword may slay all evil and ascend into the Immortal Gate. " Xiao Muting cupped his hands, his heart filled with anticipation for the future.

Just then, a hesitant voice asked: " What about me? "

" Hahaha. " Chen Xuan and Xiao Muting laughed in unison.

" You? Just work hard for another few hundred years! "

Xiao Ye looked somewhat pitifully at the Qilin of his Family and his friend.

At this moment, he shouldn't be on the boat, but rather under it.

Further away, Zi Ling watched the three men, her heart in turmoil.

Not until that black and white dharma robe vanished into the azure sky did Zi Ling retract her gaze, her heart filled with lingering unwillingness.

He was actually able to catch a second-tier Spirit Fish.

Even Brother Xiao Ye couldn't do that!

What exactly did I miss?

...

Changhai Market.

Chen Xuan retracted his dharma sword outside the market and walked in slowly.

It was completely different from Biyun Market.

Changhai Market was located on the vast sea. Without the threat of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, one could hardly see large-scale Formation bases or piled-up military supplies on the outskirts of the market.

At a glance, there was only an upright white jade archway: Changhai Market.

Everything else consisted of various types of residences.

Changhai Market was established on the edge of the Long Sea, using giant duckweed as its foundation.

On each piece of duckweed stood buildings, looking extremely dreamlike, just like a city on the water.

When Chen Xuan traveled around the Southern Region in the past, he had seen many such specialty markets; this one could be considered unique.

As for the Cultivators, they were the same everywhere under heaven.

This market was managed by the Chen Family, and the number of chambers of commerce was frightening. A second-tier water vein emitted rolling Spiritual Qi, nourishing the tens of thousands of resident Cultivators within a ten-mile radius.

Cultivators were everywhere here, and most of them were Chen Family Cultivators.

This was a true Foundation Establishment great Family: thousands of clansmen, with two Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors sitting in command, standing firm and unmoving.

Lingering in Changhai Market.

Dominating the region.

Chen Xuan walked inside. Besides the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce, there were many other familiar chambers of commerce, though they were not as bustling as the former.

Chen Xuan walked around. There was no eight dragon carriage here, but there were Spirit Fish carriages, which were equally ingenious.

After entering the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce and obtaining the location based on the secret code, Chen Xuan headed straight for the residential area.

Crossing the arranged Formation, Chen Xuan sat cross-legged in the courtyard. A Storage Pouch full of cultivation resources was enough for him to cultivate to the Late-stage Qi Refining.

However, regarding the intelligence on the Wang Family before him, Chen Xuan hesitated to open it for a long time.

He toyed with the dragon-seeking token in his hand, murmuring about the Liuyang Sword Sect.

Elder Liu had given him two choices. Since Chen Xuan had chosen to cultivate as a Sword Cultivator in this life, he certainly had to temper his Dao Heart.

" In the vast Jianghu, I travel alone with one sword. "

Thinking of this, Chen Xuan's Dao Heart became three parts firmer, and he no longer hesitated, opening the dossier.

His gaze quickly skipped over irrelevant wealth and peripheral forces, finally locking onto the names of Zhang Keer and the others.

" Wang Teng, President of the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce, was attacked while en route to the Central State. The spirit boat was destroyed, and no one survived. Afterwards, two Golden Core Masters sought revenge for him, but the outcome is unknown. "

" Zhang Keer, wife of Wang Teng, at Perfection of Qi Refining. Because of Wang Teng's death, she hated the Cloud-Swallowing Eagle, but how could a mortal challenge a Golden Core Yao Race King? Thus, she died of depression. "

" Chen Qiuyu, wife of Wang Teng, at Perfection of Qi Refining. Because of Wang Teng's death, she hated the Cloud-Swallowing Eagle, but how could a mortal challenge a Golden Core Yao Race King? Thus, she died of depression. "

" Wang Lingxue was filled with hatred; she had the heart to kill the enemy, but was powerless to reverse the situation. "

" Feng Yajun cultivated bitterly, a fierce tiger in his heart, waiting for the right moment. "

" Wang Ling, son of Wang Teng, has already reached Foundation Establishment and is an Elder with real power in the Fusheng Sect. He has advocated multiple times to eliminate the Tunyun Secret Realm, but there was no follow-up. "

" Chen Xuanji, now a famous Talisman Immortal, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with profound attainments in the Talisman Dao. "

" Chen Lingze, a half-Yao individual, with extremely high Aptitude; information is unknown. "

" Golden Roar, the Wang Family's guardian Spirit Beast, with extremely high Aptitude, has mastered innate techniques, and is extremely strong in combat. "

" ... "

After seeing the various traces of his past life, Chen Xuan's state of mind was unexpectedly calm for no reason.

All the events of yesterday were vivid, yet they passed by like a breeze, flashing across Lu Feng's Dao Heart.

" Such grudges must be settled in this life. " Chen Xuan was as calm as an ancient well, letting the wind blow and leaves fall, showing no emotion at all.

Some say that the ultimate emotion is silence.

And Chen Xuan, at this moment, was a sword with its edge concealed.

Waiting for the day to break through the clouds and see the sun, to slay the Yao Race King with his sword.

...

After resting and adjusting briefly, Chen Xuan, in his best state, flew towards the direction of the Liuyang Sword Sect.

During this, he had to pass through a large Water Marsh Kingdom, surrounded by groups of Yao, where Humans and Yao lived together.

This area was plagued by gale winds, making it impossible to fly.

It was a Trial Grounds for Sword Cultivators specifically left behind by the Liuyang Sword Sect.

It was also the place that Elder Liu had instructed Chen Xuan he must come to.

This was a part of the Outer Sect trial, and it was also what would set the tone for Chen Xuan's future.

Every event has a cause, and there must be a reason for it.

What is a Sword Cultivator?

A body bearing unyielding bones, a heart with an indomitable will.

A three-foot sword in hand, to slay all injustices.

Chen Xuan flew on his sword, and soon, the Water Marsh Kingdom arrived.

It was not far from the area where the three great families were located, and they all had a presence here.

Chen Xuan cautiously put on a black robe to cover his entire body and wore a mask before entering the territory of the Water Marsh Kingdom.

This place did not look like a market; it was more like a place where strange Yao Race, Humans, and half-Yao lived together.

No one maintained order; it was complete chaos.

A huge leaderboard stood in the center of the Water Marsh Kingdom.

" Demon-Slaying Ranking! " Chen Xuan knew of this ranking; it was the Liuyang Sword Sect's signature bounty board.

Established solely to eliminate demons and defend the Dao.

Passing through the crowd of demons and monsters, Chen Xuan arrived under the Demon-Slaying Ranking.

He looked up and saw:

[ Slay the Cloud-Swallowing Eagle (Third-tier Yao Race King cultivation), Location: Tunyun Market, two in total. Reward for slaying: Choose any three items from the Liuyang Sword Sect treasure vault. Acceptance condition: At least Foundation Establishment Perfection. ]

[ Slay the Snow-Winged Eagle (Third-tier Yao Race King cultivation), Location: Deep in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range (map provided after acceptance). One has dozens of Foundation Establishment great Yao under its command. Reward for slaying: Choose any three items from the Liuyang Sword Sect treasure vault. Acceptance condition: At least Foundation Establishment Perfection. ]

[ ... ]

Skipping the tasks that could not be completed, Chen Xuan finally saw a task located in the Water Marsh Kingdom.

[ Slay the Demon-Man, Location: Jihe Town, south of the Water Marsh Kingdom. A Demon-Man is using the blood of Humans and the Yao Race to refine techniques, a crime unforgivable. Reward for slaying: 500 contribution points of the Liuyang Sword Sect. Acceptance condition: Qi Refining Mid-Stage. ]

Chen Xuan's magic power surged, and he took down the Demon-Slaying task.

Slaying all injustices in the human world.

The [Liangyi Rule] buzzed in its scabbard, clearly approving of Chen Xuan's state of mind.

Next, Chen Xuan transformed into a rainbow and flew away.

" Huh, that person actually dared to accept the Demon-Man commission. "

" Indeed! Late-stage Qi Refining Cultivators have all died at the hands of the Demon-Man, becoming members of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, and he dares? "

" A newborn calf is not afraid of the tiger; what a pity for a life. "

" By the way, Heroine Liu also accepted this task, but there has been no news for three days. "

" Then what should we do? Heroine Liu is no ordinary person; she is a daughter of the Central Province Liu Clan! "

The Yao Race person speaking looked at the crowd, only to see everyone shaking their heads.

Even if you are a noble scion of the Upper Sect, in the Water Marsh Kingdom, it makes no difference.

The kingdom established on the vast ocean is too big, big enough to swallow everything.

Even a noble descendant of the Upper Sect.