36: Chapter 36 Differential Treatment, Tiandu Night Market

Jiang Xuan looked at Yang Lin's serious expression and chuckled, "Don't worry, since I'm here, there's nothing for anyone else to do. You and City Lord Ouyang can just wait to be vindicated."

Since the System had issued a mission, even without this connection, he would complete it with all his might. Although he still didn't know what the reward would be after completion, Jiang Xuan guessed it would definitely not be lower than before.

This mission was both long-term and much more difficult than previous ones, so the reward would surely not disappoint him. Therefore, anyone who stood in his way, no matter who, would be utterly crushed!

Not long after, the flying boat reached above the city gate and stopped advancing.

"Let's go down."

"Whoosh," everyone leaped down and arrived in front of the city gate, where a group of armored soldiers was already waiting. Leading them was a middle-aged general.

He came before everyone, cupped his fists, and said, "City Lords, Deans, it has been a long and arduous journey. I am Zhou Tong, responsible for receiving the participants from the thirty-two prefectures. Your accommodations have been arranged at the Royal Villa. Please follow me."

Everyone responded politely and then followed behind Zhou Tong. Jiang Xuan looked left and right.

"As expected of the capital of a nation, it is truly prosperous. Perhaps it's due to the flourishing era, but the streets are packed with people."

In front of a spacious and secluded mansion, Jiang Xuan and the others were led to this place.

"Everyone, this is the resting place for Donglin Prefecture. We still have to entertain people from other Martial Houses, so we shall take our leave." Zhou Tong said with cupped fists, a hint of disdain in his expression.

Jiang Xuan frowned slightly. Was he being looked down upon? He then glanced around and saw rows of courtyards. Donglin Prefecture was assigned the smallest one. Although it was considered luxurious, it would still be a bit crowded for a thousand people.

Some students couldn't help but say, "This is too much! This is clearly differential treatment!"

"Exactly! We are at least one of the thirty-two prefectures, yet they insult us like this!"

"All of you, shut up! Can't you even hold back this much? Let me tell you, this is the consequence of lacking strength. If you want dignity, go back and Cultivate properly!" Yang Lin interrupted them and reprimanded.

The students all lowered their heads, their faces flushed. Jiang Xuan ignored them and walked in first. He always used actions to show those who looked down on him why the flowers were so red!

At night, Jiang Xuan walked out of his courtyard. The selection was tomorrow, and he planned to go out tonight to see the night market of the capital.

He had been in this world for so long, yet he hadn't properly explored it. Cultivation, after all, required a balance of work and rest.

"Come and see, come and look! Third-tier Spirit Gathering Grass, can increase Spiritual Qi absorption speed by thirty percent, lasts for two hours, only fifty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones!"

"Fourth-tier Spiritual Artifact, Soul Slaying Blade..."

Jiang Xuan fanned himself with a folding fan in his right hand, holding a bottle of Spiritual Wine in his left, sipping as he strolled down the street.

Listening to the shouts of vendors from all directions, a slight smile appeared on his lips. It had been a long time since he felt so relaxed.

His unrestrained elegance, coupled with his handsome face, made some young maidens on the roadside frequently turn their heads.

"Hehe, Young Master, I observe that your bones are extraordinary, your talent exceptional, and you are a one-in-ten-thousand Cultivation prodigy.

I have a few rare books here that help with Body Refining to temper muscles and bones. I'll sell them to you for a hundred High-Grade Spirit Stones, a bargain." A short young man with shifty eyes pulled Jiang Xuan aside and said mysteriously.

Jiang Xuan looked down at the young man, a purple light flashing in his eyes. The young man immediately stiffened, standing still on the spot.

No one around noticed anything unusual. After Jiang Xuan had walked far away, the short young man finally came to his senses, his eyes confused, "What happened to me? Huh, where's that Young Master?"

Upstairs in a nearby restaurant, two young men watched the scene that had just unfolded. One was luxuriously dressed, exuding nobility, while the other had a sharp Aura and held a long sword in his arms.

"You mean him? To be able to open his Sea of Consciousness and use Divine Sense before reaching Spirit Connection is indeed rare, but surely that alone isn't enough for you, the esteemed Crown Prince, to personally pay attention," the sword-wielding young man asked, puzzled.

"Hehe, who said I was paying attention to him? I'm just here to take a look for someone. Now it seems he does have some ability."

On the other side, Jiang Xuan sat at a roadside wine stall, refilling his drink. He had to admit, the Spiritual Wine in this world had a unique flavor.

Just as he finished filling his bottle and was about to leave, exclamations of surprise came from the crowd, "Hurry! Our Tiandu Prefecture students are setting up a challenge arena! They say they want to experience the styles of students from other prefectures."

"A challenge arena?"

"It seems to be related to Formations, and there are amazing stakes. The one setting up the arena is Chen Mo, the Formation Genius and Great Master of our Tiandu Prefecture."

"Really? Is it that Inner Courtyard student, Chen Mo, who is a sixth-tier Formation Great Master at such a young age?"

"That's right! Hurry, if we're late, there won't be any seats! Such a scene is not common."

Jiang Xuan listened for a while, put away the bottle full of wine, and followed. He hadn't planned to go, but as soon as he heard about the stakes, he decided to go and see.

A sixth-tier Formation Great Master must have many treasures on him, right? His Bloodline value hadn't moved for a long time.

Jiang Xuan followed the crowd and soon arrived at an open area.

In the center of the field was a challenge arena over ten meters tall. On top of the arena stood a man completely enveloped in a gray robe.

On the upper left of the gray robe was a six-star pattern. His hair was a bit messy, but his eyes looked particularly spirited.

"Is this the renowned Great Master Chen Mo of Great Li Dynasty? He looks so young!" Someone from another prefecture, seeing the legendary figure for the first time, couldn't help but exclaim.

"To be a sixth-tier Formation Great Master at such an age, he will surely reach the seventh tier in the future, and perhaps even the eighth tier, becoming the number one person in the Dao of Formations in the Great Li Dynasty."

The crowd praised him one after another. For a time, compliments rose and fell.

Jiang Xuan nodded slightly. To encounter a Formation Great Master just by strolling around, the current capital truly had hidden talents.

On the stage, Chen Mo listened to the surrounding praises, merely smiling faintly. He had heard such words too many times and didn't care at all.

He walked to the front of the arena, cupped his fists, and said with a composed expression, "Everyone, now that it is a flourishing era of our Great Li Dynasty, Geniuses, extraordinary individuals, and recluses from all over are gathered in Tiandu City. Tomorrow is the day of selection."

"Tonight, I am willing to offer a humble opinion. I will set up a Formation here. If any Fellow Daoist can break this Formation within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, I am willing to personally set up a sixth-tier grand Formation for him, of any attribute."

As soon as Chen Mo finished speaking, the crowd immediately became restless. "A Formation personally set up by Great Master Chen Mo, and with no attribute restrictions! My goodness!"

"If I had a sixth-tier killing Formation, wouldn't I be able to contend against Spirit Connection experts!" A Spirit Infant Realm Cultivator said excitedly.

Someone next to him immediately scoffed, "Hehe, where did this clown come from? Do you think you can break a Formation set up by Great Master Chen Mo?"

Most of the local Tiandu people were just watching the show. They looked at these eager outsiders with disdain. If it were that easy, would it be your turn?

After hearing all the rules, a purple light flickered in Jiang Xuan's eyes. Isn't this just perfect?