Beast Families: I Have an Illustrated Book of All Souls

Chapter 1654 Rejecting the Invitation from Soul City as a Test (Thanks to user with the last four digits 5564 for the 5000 reward)

As the golden rays of dawn began to emerge, figures began to appear on the distant mountain peaks.

A massive iron city sits atop the mountain peak, surrounded by countless towers and numerous strange beasts that roam freely within its walls.

From a distance, the Iron City looked like a giant, ancient beast lying prone on the ground.

Before Mount Ling and the giant city, there are countless dark and deep ravines. These ravines are like canals and moats, but there is no water in them. Instead, there are layers of bright, fiery red spiritual patterns that constantly flicker between light and dark.

Before the ravine, there were also fiery red flamingos, carrying cultivators, constantly flying in and out.

At this moment, various spirit boats flew slowly from afar, eventually landing in front of the city's dark ravines. The cultivators carried by the flamingos also took out spirit plates to conduct special sensing on the group of cultivators.

Only those who have sensed it can follow the flamingo into the pass.

"This is a necessary check before entering the city. There are too many races on the Savage Continent, and it's impossible to guard against them all. If we didn't check, Soul Rejection City would probably have become a joke long ago." At this moment, Ye Qingfeng also followed Duan Jinyu to the front of the city, and their spirit boat also landed in front of the ravine.

"This is the Sky Sparrow Gully, specifically designed for the Jade Soul Clan. The Sky Sparrow Fire spewed from within is so powerful that even a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator cannot withstand it. If it continues to burn, even a seventh-level Void Refining Venerable could be seriously injured. The most important thing is the range of this area." Duan Jinyu continued to explain, hoping to glean something from Ye Qingfeng's eyes.

Even at the very end, he couldn't detect any change in Ye Qingfeng's expression.

This actually surprised him.

"Young Master Duan, you've had quite a haul this time!" Just then, a huge flamingo landed in front of them with a thud, stirring up a slight heat wave.

Then a cultivator dressed in a fiery red Taoist robe jumped down from above, and the cultivator's expression as he looked at Duan Jinyu was slightly ambiguous.

Duan Jinyu is quite famous in the City of Rejection, and naturally, many people know him.

Because of his father's status, even the city guards would give him some face.

Before this, Duan Jinyu had never been close to a female cultivator, but this time, after leaving Shahe, he actually brought back such a beautiful Nascent Soul female cultivator.

"Brother Zhao, please don't misunderstand. This Fairy Feng is from the Desolate Continent. We just happened to meet her on the way!" Duan Jinyu explained repeatedly.

At that very moment, the group was surprised to find that the flamingo moved closer to Ye Qingfeng, its dark eyes showing a hint of fear and curiosity.

"Feng Xianzi's cultivation is truly astonishingly profound. This is the first time I've seen a flamingo look at a Nascent Soul cultivator in such a way!" The cultivator surnamed Zhao quickly explained.

He pressed on the flamingo's neck and then recovered.

This made Duan Jinyu even more certain that Ye Qingfeng was either a fire-attribute alchemist or a fire-attribute weapon refiner, otherwise the flamingo wouldn't have acted that way.

The other party probably possesses a sixth-tier spiritual fire.

"Let's examine the fairy. After all, Fairy Feng will be visiting my Duan family," Duan Jinyu then added.

The cultivator surnamed Zhao nodded immediately and also took out a spirit plate.

However, while he was conducting the test, he also heard Duan Jinyu's voice transmission in his mind, indicating that the other party suspected him of being a smuggled cultivator.

He had naturally heard some of the legends about the mortal realm of the Heavenly Pivot Spirit Realm, and the Rejecting Soul City also had special spiritual techniques for testing them.

It can be used with a array plate.

So when a ray of spiritual light flowed through Ye Qingfeng's body, a spiritual incantation was also quietly activated and landed inside Ye Qingfeng's body.

After the spiritual light disappeared, the cultivator surnamed Zhao put away the spirit plate and looked at Ye Qingfeng with anticipation once again.

"My lady, the spirit disc is fine. It's just a procedural issue. Please understand!"

"Don't worry, Brother Zhao, I'm not someone who doesn't understand the bigger picture." Ye Qingfeng shook her head, indicating that he could rest assured.

Of course, she was still somewhat wary.

Although she took the Dust-Removing Pill, this elixir only removes mortal aura; it may not necessarily make them completely become cultivators of the spirit realm.

If the other party discovers something, it will definitely be detrimental to the Ye family.

After all, the Mu family and Tianjue Valley exist in the mortal realm, and in the spirit realm, there are definitely more forces secretly coveting the Ye family's treasures.

Although so many years have passed, it should be known that Nascent Soul cultivators have a lifespan of five thousand years, Void Refinement cultivators have ten thousand years to live, and Body Integration cultivators have a lifespan of twenty thousand years.

Things that happened 10,000 years ago, the most troublesome ones are definitely still there.

"My name is Zhao Deli. What faction have you joined, Fairy?" While Ye Qingfeng was pondering, the cultivator surnamed Zhao spoke again.

Seemingly afraid of being too abrupt, he added again:

"Fairy, please do not worry. I asked this only to inquire whether you are interested in joining the city guard of Juhun City. Although we are just the city guard of Juhun City, Juhun City is backed by Chenxuan Sect. The sect was once a powerful immortal sect in the Chenhuan Continent. Although it has encountered problems now, as long as we do not provoke those two great immortal sects in Baiquan Spirit Domain and Yuxiao Spirit Domain, no force can touch us."

"In fact, as long as you make great contributions, you can even exchange for the precious medicine needed to break through to the Void Refinement stage. Once you break through to the Void Refinement stage, the sect will even help you find materials for your Dharma Aspect!" Zhao Deli continued.

He had just checked the other party and naturally couldn't tell what kind of alien race they were, nor did he see any signs of them smuggling themselves in.

But seeing the latter's incredibly refined cultivation, and sensing a terrifying strange fire within his body, they realized that he possessed extraordinary power.

This suggests that the other party may possess a special spiritual entity.

Such a talented cultivator is highly sought after anywhere.

He didn't care at all about the change in Duan Jinyu's expression.

The other party's father is just a Venerable One. Although he is one of the Nine Venerable Ones, there have been fewer battles in recent years, and fewer people are stationed at the Void Refinement stage.

Moreover, there is a Saintly Monarch in the City of Rejection, and that is the one he needs to pay attention to and curry favor with.

“I have another master, but he hasn’t returned to Soul Rejection City yet, so he can’t make a decision for the time being.” Ye Qingfeng shook her head, neither refusing nor completely denying the proposal.

This was the explanation she had prepared long ago.

Although this City of Rejection is good, and may even be exceptionally fair, it is fundamentally unsuitable for the Ye family.

Other forces in the spirit world may not be aware of the Ye family's Beast Tower's capabilities.

However, the Jade Soul Clan knew this, after all, the Ye family had once colluded with the Jade Soul Clan.

Even if the Ye family were to arrange for its members to enter the Rejection City in the future, to receive members of the Ye family who were smuggled out, they would not choose those with high talent or outstanding abilities.

"That's a pity." Zhao Deli didn't say anything more after that, but just took out a wooden plaque.

"This is my communication token. If you wish to join in the future, I, Zhao, can still introduce you to Venerable Jin Hong, or even the Holy Lord." The last word Zhao Deli used was not a communication token.

The message, clearly transmitted to everyone's ears, was both a notification and a threat.

If the latter hadn't joined the City of Rejection, but had become a retainer of the Duan family, that would have been a slap in the face for Zhao Deli.

Behind him are the Venerable One and the Holy Ruler.

He believed that Duan Jinyu could understand.

After he finished speaking, he rode a flamingo, crossed the Tianque Gully, and flew towards the city.

The closer Ye Qingfeng got to the city, the more she felt its immense size. She even had the illusion that this colossal city, like the Ye family's stone spirit and Yuan Magnetic Mountain spirit, was a living entity. The city walls were a full five hundred zhang high, and the city was filled with fire pipes.

The main purpose of the Rejection City is to defend against the Jade Soul Clan.

The Jade Soul Clan is also most afraid of fire-attribute spiritual techniques and rare treasures.

"There is a mirror on this city wall. It is a treasure left by the Holy Emperor. Do not stare at it, or you will bear the consequences!" Zhao Deli escorted the group to the foot of the city wall and then urged the flamingo to continue flying into Tianque Gully.

Beside them, there were also many other cultivators who had been brought in in the same way.

However, most of the others were sent by Nascent Soul cultivators and fifth-order flamingos.

This also shows that Duan Jinyu is indeed quite famous in the City of Rejection.

Of course, the best news is that there aren't as many Nascent Soul cultivators in the City of Rejection as one might have imagined. This means that even in the Spirit Realm, Nascent Soul cultivators aren't everywhere.

Otherwise, if all the cultivators being extradited are indeed Nascent Soul cultivators, it would mean that the Nascent Soul cultivators in this Spirit Realm are truly insignificant, and the Ye family's situation would become even more difficult.

Upon arriving at the city gate, Ye Qingfeng followed the instructions and did not look at the mirror, but followed Duan Jinyu straight in.

What Ye Qingfeng didn't know was that at that moment, a blurry shadow of a space was reflected in the mirror.

Several figures were visible within the shadows, but they quickly disappeared into the distance.

Zhao Deli, who was in the distance, naturally saw this scene as well.

But he didn't say anything.

This mirror is to prevent unauthorized individuals from using the cave to bring other races into the City of Rejection, and even into human territory in the future.

If the mirror doesn't emit any spiritual light, it means the other person is normal.

Judging from the number of shadows, this Phoenix Fairy really did bring quite a few family members with her.

Then, considering that the other party had a master, he couldn't help but feel suspicious.

"Could it be that the other party is backed by a veteran sage ruler who frequently goes into seclusion?"

Of course, he never considered that the other party was an illegal immigrant.

Almost all smuggling operations involve one person, accompanied by some spirit beasts or spirit puppets; there are never hundreds of people attempting to smuggle themselves across the border.

Moreover, it's impossible for all one hundred people who smuggled themselves out to have completely rid themselves of their mortal aura.

Upon thinking of it, he sent a telepathic message to his Venerable Commander and then continued to guard Tianquegou.

Because the Jade Soul Clan has rarely invaded Soul Rejection City in recent years, more and more cultivators are going out to search for treasures.

Some were Nascent Soul cultivators, while others were Nascent Soul cultivators with Golden Cores.

Of course, many of them remained abroad forever, but quite a few brought back truly remarkable treasures, soaring to great heights and becoming enduring tales of triumph for various restaurants.

……

"Fairy Feng, if you don't have the place you're looking for, why not come to our Duan family's restaurant? Food, clothing, lodging, and transportation will all be provided free of charge." Duan Jinyu continued to introduce the place to Ye Qingfeng after entering the city.

Although I know the other party has no chance of joining the Duan family, I still want to leave a good impression.

At the same time, he also estimated that the cultivator behind the other party was probably extraordinary, so he naturally wanted to befriend him even more.

Even when exchanging treasures for the Golden Elemental Insects, he plans to upgrade the spirit stones or add more spirit materials.

As for sixth-tier magic treasures, he naturally wouldn't mention them again, as he estimated that the other party certainly didn't lack them.

Of course, at this moment, he was also afraid that the other party would not sell the golden insects.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Young Master Duan." Ye Qingfeng thought for a moment and nodded without refusing.

At least for now, the City of Rejection doesn't seem that scary to her.

With Duan Jinyu's introduction, she could better understand the news about the City of Rejection and the Spirit Realm.

Her father sent her out to be a guide, and she couldn't let him down.

Contrary to Ye Qingfeng's expectations of a luxurious city, the city itself was, to be honest, not as luxurious as many of the Ye family's market towns.

What you see are ancient houses and pavilions built of huge stones. Even the paths are ordinary bluestone roads, some of which are even a little loose, making a clattering sound when you step on them.

But then I thought about it again. There are often battles here, and the human race is still at a disadvantage. So, it's actually not bad that things are like this.

When Ye Qingfeng arrived at the restaurant, she didn't see any six- or seven-story buildings; it was just an ordinary four-story restaurant.

Clearly, this is somewhat different from the mortal realm.

"Fairy Feng, this restaurant was confiscated during the war, so the comfort level is just average," Duan Jinyu said as he led her into the restaurant room.

After the two were seated at the table, the latter poured Ye Qingfeng some spiritual tea.

Ye Qingfeng felt embarrassed at this moment and said that she would no longer sell them.

"Fellow Daoist Duan, there are only six Golden Yuan Insects, belonging to three pairs. Since they are difficult to separate, I can only sell two. Name your price, and I will sell them if it is reasonable. Of course, it would be best if you had these spiritual materials. If you have these, I can exchange them for four for you!" Ye Qingfeng took out a jade slip and handed it to Duan Jinyu.

The spiritual materials recorded on this jade slip are naturally those used to make advanced pills.

Currently, among Ye Jingcheng's spirit beasts, those that do not yet have all the materials needed for advancing to pills are the Seven-Colored Cloud Deer, Peach Wood, Sky-Splitting Divine Earthworm, Spring Spirit, and Jade Spirit.

“Normally, a fifth-tier Golden Elemental Insect costs around two thousand high-grade spirit stones, but these Golden Elemental Insects have great potential and a high chance of reaching the sixth tier in the future. Therefore, my Duan family will definitely offer a higher price, probably around three thousand five thousand high-grade spirit stones per insect!” Duan Jinyu still values ​​the Golden Elemental Insects very much.

Moreover, his face was full of joy at this moment, after all, Ye Qingfeng had said before that she wanted to know the price.

But now they're letting him name his price directly.

This means that the other party no longer has the misunderstanding from before, and may even have some goodwill towards the Duan family and him.

That's enough.

But after reading the jade slip, he was also full of surprises.

After all, the spiritual materials inside were not common, and he had never seen many of them before.

It should be noted that Ye Qingfeng was only a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage.

But then he thought of the latter's master and suddenly realized what was going on.

“These spiritual materials are quite precious. I can find two kinds for you. As for the rest, I need to inquire about them. My Duan family is well-informed in this Soul Rejection City. We should be able to give you an answer in three days!” Duan Jinyu naturally wanted to replace the four Golden Element Insects.

Therefore, he plans to search diligently over the next few days.

Although he regretted that if he had gone a few days earlier, he might not have had to spend any more money.

But perhaps this is also an opportunity for the Duan family to befriend the other party!
(End of this chapter)