I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

"Seven-star conjoined?"

Upon hearing Madam Ming's request, Chen Lin was taken aback.

He had heard of this term before. Back when he and Wanmeng Zhenjun were exploring Zhenmo Temple, they encountered a wooden chicken, who was Niu Niu's subordinate, and it gave him a fortune reading.

The divination at that time was: "Choose the first when encountering the third, choose the last when encountering the fourth, the seven stars are connected, and head eastward all the way."

However, the divination later came true, and now that the other party is bringing it up again, it's hard not to feel suspicious.

"Brother-in-law, are you unaware of the Seven Stars Conjoined?"

Madam Ming looked slightly surprised.

"I heard that you, my brother-in-law, displayed great prowess in the Hundred Fruit Garden and helped the Eight Trees eliminate the traitors. I thought you already knew about this."

"I really don't know, please ask my sister-in-law to tell me."

Chen Lin's eyes flickered.

It seems that the news about the Hundred Fruit Garden has spread. I don't know if Hua Qingfeng did it on purpose or if the Eight Trees Messenger spread it, but no one has come to him about it, which means that the matter has been completely resolved.

of course.

There are also reasons related to worldly affairs.

The True Destiny Peach Clan is quite intimidating; we can try to scare away the Old Fisherman of Heavenly Lake later.

"The conjoined stars are a celestial phenomenon."

Madam Ming spoke softly.

"According to ancient records, the Seven Star Realm has seven main stars that have always been hidden in the void. These seven stars represent the fundamental laws of the realm. Only when those who cultivate the seven laws resonate with them will they appear and bestow starlight."

Chen Lin didn't react.

Because he knew about this.

This kind of planet appeared when he condensed his inner star, and it even triggered a void storm.

Later, after exploring the outer space, it was discovered that this phenomenon was not unique to the condensed inner star; anyone who cultivated the Seven Laws could experience the resonance.

The only difference is the strength of the trigger.

Most of these are small-scale anomalies, and some can only be seen by the person who triggered them.

"These seven main stars were not formed by the Star Lord, but were already in this star field. The reason why the Star Lord was able to open up the Seven Star Realm was that he used the Primordial Monument to leverage the energy of these seven main stars."

"Otherwise, with his and Saintess He Qing's abilities, they would not have been able to create such a vast realm."

Madam Ming continued her story.

What will happen after the seven stars are conjoined?

Chen Lin directly asked for key information.

"It is said that it can open star gates, allowing higher-dimensional energy and various rare and precious materials to descend. There are also rumors that the Star Lord and Saintess He Qing created this realm in order to study star gates and to go to higher-level spaces through them."

Is this news reliable?

Chen Lin expressed doubt about these words.

"Of course it's unreliable."

Madam Ming smiled.

"If it were reliable, the powerful figures from all the major forces in Star Ruins would have arrived long ago. It's impossible for them to let the Fisherman of Heavenly Lake take over. In fact, there are countless legends like this in every realm."

"but."

She changed the subject.

"The top rulers of all the major powers are having a hard time. They not only have to face all kinds of calamities, but also resist the call of the Abandoned Land. They are all eager to find the way to 'ascend'."

"Therefore, wherever there is a legend, people will be sent to keep an eye on it."

"I'm just giving myself some psychological comfort."

Chen Lin suddenly realized.

The other person's answer cleared up his doubts.

He had previously guessed why so many Star Ruins forces were placing their people in the Seven Star Realm and vying for some treasure; it turned out it was for this reason.

Think of this.

Chen Lin probed, "My sister-in-law asked me to join the business. Could it be that the Seven Stars Conjoined have shown signs of a connection?"

"No."

Madam Ming shook her head.

"I've only heard that my brother-in-law possesses a talent for destiny. If the legend comes true one day, we might be able to use it. It's always good to prepare in advance."

"That's it."

Chen Lin hesitated for a moment.

He nodded and said, "Since my sister-in-law has spoken up, as her elder brother, I naturally won't refuse you. However, let me make this clear from the start: I don't usually get involved in the business, and since the Seven Stars Conjoined have appeared, there have been too many powerful figures coming, so I won't risk my life."

"That's natural."

Madam Ming immediately gave her assurance.

“My Jingyun Trading Company is also a well-known force in the Star Ruins. If the Star Gate really appears, powerful figures will come. The only thing that can be used by Brother Shangfu is his destiny talent.”

"And it's not even certain whether we'll use it or not."

"it is good."

Chen Lin felt relieved.

The two chatted for a while, and then Madam Ming's subordinates came in and put a pile of ingredients on the table.

"Everything you need, brother-in-law, is here. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you any longer. I'll invite you to visit again when Jinglang returns."

Madam Ming handed the materials to Chen Lin and then saw the guest out.

Chen Lin got up to take his leave.

He wanted to ask if Jingyun Trading Company could help him get rid of the old fisherman of Tianhu Lake, but after thinking about it, he didn't ask.

After all, his relationship with Young Master Jing was just so-so.

In fact, it wasn't even a proper sworn brotherhood; the whole thing was just a joke and didn't count at all.

Moreover, back in Peach Blossom Sea, Young Master Jing was wary of the people from Four Seasons Manor and didn't even dare to meet them. It was impossible for him to ask them for help in dealing with the Fisherman of Heavenly Lake.

They might sell him off in the blink of an eye.

We still have to rely on ourselves.

They returned to Autumn Leaf City with Little Grass.

After handing over the ingredients to Ninth Sister, the two settled down at Hundred Flavors Pavilion. They would wander around the city whenever they had free time, waiting for the results of the Thousand Flavors Soup.

"Is Master still looking for Sister Xiao?"

On the bustling street, Xiaocao followed Chen Lin and asked.

"It shouldn't be here."

Chen Lin replied.

He had already walked through the Tianyuan Star once. Although the divination indicated that the direction was in this direction, the shell did not react. He still had to rely on the shell's intuition.

The voice just fell.

Chen Lin paused, reached out, and took out Xiao Qingmo's seashell.

A faint light appeared on it, but it grew weaker and weaker and seemed about to disappear.

"go!"

Chen Lin was overjoyed upon seeing this.

It immediately took the little grass and flew out of the city.

The seashell's sensing range is about 100,000 miles. This reaction indicates that the other party is on the edge of the sensing range. As long as it turns around once, the location of the other party can be determined.

However, after flying only a short distance, the light on the seashell completely disappeared.

Chen Lin immediately turned back.

After flying for several dozen feet, the seashell shone again.

His eyes lit up, and he immediately sped up, preparing to break through the air and leave the city.

But before he could use his escape technique, the seashell's light disappeared again, forcing him to stop.

This change left Chen Lin bewildered and uncertain.

He then looked down at the crowd below.

After scanning the area, I returned to the street with Xiaocao, holding the seashell as I walked through the crowd. Finally, I determined that the seashell's senses came from a nearby shop.

A tailor shop.

Chen Lin frowned slightly after glancing at the shop's name.

The name was a bit strange, and the shop door was tightly closed, making it seem like it wasn't open for business.

"Wait for me outside."

After giving Xiaocao a heads-up, Chen Lin walked to the front of the shop.

Try pushing the door open.

Just as he expected, the shop door remained unmoved.

"This store isn't open to just anyone; you need an invitation token. Let's go check out other stores instead."

A voice came from next door.

Chen Lin looked over.

He was a shop assistant from the neighboring store who was greeting customers outside.

He walked up to the other person.

He took out two star crystals and placed them in the other person's hand. "I heard from others that this shop has excellent craftsmanship, so I came here. I wonder if there are any entry requirements, or what the guiding token is. Could you please explain?"

The word "fellow Daoist" made the waiter feel a little lighter, and his eyes shone even brighter as he looked at Xingjing.

He accepted it with a big smile.

Looking around, he whispered, "This shop is actually a teleportation array. Only by using a summoning token can the array be activated, but I don't know where the array leads."

"Then how can one obtain the summoning order?"

"I don't know, but the people who come are always strangers. I've never seen anyone from this city go in, and those who do go in never come out again."

The man lowered his voice again.

"This shop is very eerie; you'd better avoid it."

"Xiao Wuzi, what are you doing? You don't even greet the guests? Do you want to quit?"

A shout came from behind.

The shop assistant shrank back and quickly ran into his own shop.

Chen Lin returned to the front of the tailor shop.

I observed for a while.

With a flick of his wrist, a crystal needle appeared in his palm, which he gently pierced towards the shop door.

A small hole was pierced in the shop door, and then the ripples spread outwards.

Chen Lin's eyes flashed.

He activated his nine-layered armor and stepped inside.

The scenery before my eyes shifted.

Instead of entering the shop, they found themselves in a dimly lit passageway with gray stone walls on both sides, covered with runes that emitted a strange aura.

Chen Lin noticed it immediately.

Enveloped by this strange aura, his senses were greatly suppressed, and even his perception of runes was weakened.

He was secretly surprised.

Since advancing to the True Rune stage, I have almost never encountered such a situation.

His expression turned serious.

Chen Lin held the crystal needle in his hand and slowly walked forward, ready to deal with any danger at any time.

However, no danger occurred.

Instead, as the body moved, the light from the seashell in the hand began to brighten and a slight ripple appeared.

"Show the escort warrant."

A voice suddenly appeared.

Through his rune perception, Chen Lin identified the source of the sound as a one-eyed puppet in front of the passage, staring at him with its scarlet eye.

This made him frown.

His original plan was that if anyone questioned him, he would mention the name of Jingyun Trading Company. After all, Jingyun Trading Company was one of the founders of Tianyuan Star, and any power would give him face.

But since the questioning was of a puppet, his idea was useless.

no way.

Chen Lin could only flick his finger to shoot the crystal needle out.

A flash of grayish-white light passed through the puppet's single eye and vanished into nothingness in the blink of an eye.

"what?"

Just as I put the crystal needle back, a voice rang out again.

But this time it wasn't a puppet, but a tall man who appeared out of nowhere, wearing a mask and holding a silver token in his hand.

The man looked at Chen Lin.

"Fellow Daoist, you're late too? That's perfect, let's go in together."

"it is good."

Chen Lin replied with a single word.

Then I glanced at the other person's mask.

The tall man saw this.

He immediately explained, "I am just a rogue cultivator with no background. I have to be careful when participating in this kind of black market transaction. I hope you will forgive my ignorance."

"Caution is the boat."

Chen Lin nodded in agreement.

He secretly wondered to himself, "So this is a black market. No wonder it's so mysterious. I wonder if Xiao Qingmo is a participant or a commodity being sold."

Since it's a black market.

Naturally, what they sell are things that can't be brought to light.

The most common items are various living creatures, as well as some stolen goods related to major powers. The prices are cheaper than normal, but the risks of buying them are also very high.

"How should I address you, fellow Daoist?"

The tall man cupped his hands in greeting as he inquired, his manner carrying a hint of obsequiousness.

In his view, those who dared to show their true colors at the black market were no ordinary people, and if he could befriend them, they might come in handy in the future.

"Ye Fan."

Chen Lin used a pseudonym at random.

Although he wasn't wearing a mask, he and Xiaocao had changed their appearances when they came out; this was his consistent style, something he had long since ingrained in his mind.

"It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Ye."

As the tall man responded, he pondered which prominent families bore the surname Ye.

suddenly.

He thought of a character, and his expression immediately changed.

He tentatively asked, "Could it be the Ye family of Changting?"

"Ah."

Chen Lin gave a faint "hmm".

He didn't know who the Ye family of Changting was. The outer space was too vast, with countless powerful families and clans. Even the supreme experts couldn't know them all.

"Please, Young Master Ye!"

Upon seeing Chen Lin's admission, the tall man immediately became his follower and gestured for him to proceed.

Then he was stunned.

"what."

"Where did the guiding puppet go? Did we arrive too late and the transaction had already ended?"

He then strode forward to investigate.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief when I reached the end of the passage and saw the steps below.

"Thank goodness it's not over yet, otherwise the trip would have been for nothing."

The tall man muttered something to himself.

Then, turning his gaze away, he said to Chen Lin ingratiatingly, "However, without the guiding puppet to verify our identities, it would be against the rules for us to go down directly. Young Master Ye, you must put in a good word for me then."

"It doesn't matter."

Chen Lin, expressionless, was the first to walk down the steps.

After taking only two steps, footsteps sounded from below the steps, and two masked monks came up.

"Who are you people, and why are you not guided by a puppet?"

One of the men in white robes asked in a deep voice.

His expression immediately changed.

"Wait, the guiding puppet is gone! What happened?!"

How would we know?

The tall man behind Chen Lin responded in a deep voice.

Then he said coldly, "This is Young Master Ye from the Ye family of Changting. Are you two looking down on the Ye family by blocking him from entering?"

The expressions of both cultivators turned serious.

The black-clad monk behind stepped forward.

He clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Young Master Ye, please don't misunderstand. We are just conducting a routine inspection and have absolutely no intention of obstructing you."

"May I go in now?"

Chen Lin said indifferently.

"Of course, please go ahead!"

The white-robed cultivator stepped aside and watched Chen Lin and his companion disappear into the distance.

Then he and his companion exchanged a glance, went into the passage to inspect, and their faces turned grim when they saw the powder left on the puppet.

"Humph."

"The Ye family of Changting is indeed arrogant."

The man in black picked up a pinch of powder, sensed it, and his expression grew increasingly grave.

"It's the aura of higher rules; they seem to have ill intentions!" (End of Chapter)