Lingxiao Immortal Clan.

And this moment.

In the City Lord's Mansion of Hunyuan Immortal City, in a secret room.

"I had heard long ago that Fellow Daoist Wan Tong had an elder in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, but I never expected it to be true."

"Moreover, judging from your cultivation level, Fellow Daoist Yan, I'm afraid you'll break through to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage not long from now."

"This is truly disrespectful."

Looking at Yan Siyi beside Ling Wantong with some curiosity and respect, Hunjin Daojun cupped his hands in a polite gesture.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind."

"..."

Yan Siyi exchanged a few polite words with him and then began to explain her intention to rent a special fifth-grade high-quality spiritual land in the outside world belonging to the Hunyuan lineage.

"I hope Fellow Daoist Hunjin can lend me a hand."

After she finished speaking, she took out a bulging storage bag from her bosom and quietly stuffed it into the hand of Hunjin Daojun.

Since the storage bag was not protected by any restrictions, Hunjin Daojun was able to clearly detect that it contained ten portions of top-grade fifth-rank medicinal diets for cultivation.

Such a thing is extremely effective; at the very least, it can reduce the cultivation of an ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator like the Mixed Gold Dao Lord by nearly a hundred years.

Therefore, the Mixed Gold Dao Lord was extremely tempted by this.

"Fellow Daoist Yan, your generosity is truly remarkable, but how could I possibly accept such a gift?"

The eyes of the Mixed Gold Dao Lord lit up slightly, like a greedy person staring at the storage bag, eager to take it. However, he was somewhat knowledgeable and wary, as not everything could be accepted with peace of mind.

"Fellow Daoist Hunjin, rest assured, even if the matter of renting the spiritual land fails, we will not mention that batch of medicinal food to anyone."

"Furthermore, if this matter can be accomplished, I am willing to give you an additional ten servings of fifth-grade high-quality cultivation medicinal meals."

Yan Siyi promised.

“My ancestor Siyi is not only highly skilled in cultivation, but also a veteran fifth-grade high-quality spiritual chef. The high-grade medicinal dishes that I have been selling in recent years were all cooked by her.”

"Therefore, my ancestor's promise to Brother Hunjin regarding those ten portions of medicinal cuisine is absolutely reliable."

"Moreover, my ancestor rarely associated with other women, and his character was exceptionally good; he was a reliable person."

Ling Wantong, who was standing nearby, took the opportunity to introduce Yan Siyi's methods.

"A fifth-tier high-grade spirit chef in the late Nascent Soul stage?"

"This is indeed rare. Fellow Daoist Yan, your methods are truly extraordinary. No wonder you were able to produce such rare medicinal cuisine."

"Furthermore, Brother Wantong and I are close friends. Now that Brother Wantong and Fellow Daoist Yan need your help, and I happen to be able to assist you, how could I pretend not to see it?"

"I have agreed to rent that sacred land."

"By the way, why don't we go directly to that special fifth-grade high-quality spiritual land and find the descendants and disciples left behind by the owner of that spiritual land to talk about this matter? See if they will directly sublet it, so as to avoid hesitation and changes."

Upon hearing Ling Wantong's introduction, and knowing that Ling Wantong was indeed very familiar with him and that he was a sensible person, Hunjin Daojun readily accepted the storage bag and enthusiastically offered his services.

He was extremely interested in the ten subsequent medicinal diets for cultivation.

He was eager to make this happen as soon as possible so he could make another profit.

After all, it would be a waste of time to wait for the lease of that sacred land to expire.

As far as he knew, that special sacred site would not be ready for at least several more years.

"This is a good suggestion. I hope you can put in a good word for me when the time comes."

Yan Siyi nodded in agreement.

"Yes, after all, we don't know the descendants and disciples left behind by the Lord of that spiritual land."

Ling Wantong echoed.

"Don't worry, you two. We hit it off immediately, and I will do my best to help you later."

"Is the Golden Daoist Lord can be sure of that," he assured with a smile.

After a brief chat, they immediately set off, leaving Hunyuan Immortal City and traversing tens of thousands of miles before finally arriving at their destination.

It was a huge valley, and it looked extremely strange, as if it were made of countless black, solid rocks.

And perhaps for this reason, the Hunyuan lineage named this valley "Black Stone Valley".

The fifth-grade high-quality spiritual vein that Yan Siyi and the others sought was among them.

In addition, although the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who was rented from Linggu was a rogue cultivator, he still had some resources.

To this end, he acquired a mid-grade fifth-order array and, with the help of its internal spiritual veins, set up an array that firmly covered Black Stone Valley.

The defensive strength of Blackrock Valley also increased dramatically.

In addition, this place is not far from Hunyuan Immortal City, and patrol teams of the Hunyuan lineage pass by from time to time.

This place is relatively safe, and you rarely encounter trouble.

'The location of this sacred site is truly excellent.'

Seeing this, Yan Siyi nodded secretly. At this moment, as Yan Siyi and the others activated the protective formation of Black Stone Valley, two Nascent Soul stage cultivators quickly flew out of the valley together, approaching Yan Siyi and the others with some doubt and fear.

They were the strongest among the descendants and disciples left behind by the original master of Blackrock Valley.

"Senior Hunjin? Is there something you need today?"

"By the way, may I ask how these two seniors are addressed?"

Seeing that Yan Siyi and Ling Wantong's cultivation levels were unfathomable and difficult to investigate, they became somewhat wary and asked the more familiar Hunjin Daojun.

Their late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator predecessor had rented Black Stone Valley from the Mixed Gold Dao Lord in his early years.

They had become acquainted with the Mixed Gold Daoist Lord early on.

"This is fellow Daoist Ling Wantong, whose cultivation is at the peak of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm."

"This is Fellow Daoist Yan Siyi, whose cultivation is at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm. She is also Brother Wantong's elder."

"..."

After briefly introducing Yan Siyi and Ling Wantong's identities, Hunjin Daojun explained his intention to find them to sublet Blackstone Valley.

"By the way, my two young friends, among the other spiritual lands that I manage and lease out, there happens to be an excellent fifth-grade low-level spiritual vein whose lease is expiring."

"If you two young friends are willing to sublet this Black Stone Valley to Fellow Daoist Yan Siyi and her companion, I can make the decision to directly help you secure that fifth-grade low-level spiritual vein and give you a very fair rental price."

"We will absolutely not allow the two of you to have nowhere to go after entering Blackrock Valley."

"This is what Hunjin Daojun added," Hunjin Daojun added.

'This day finally came, but thankfully the result was passable.'

Upon hearing this, the two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators frowned and gave a wry smile.

They had anticipated this.

After all, Blackrock Valley is a treasure trove.

The powerful cultivator behind them, who was in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, had already passed away.

Under such circumstances, relying solely on their early-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, it would naturally be difficult for them to intimidate all sides and securely hold their ground in Black Stone Valley.

Although they were somewhat reluctant to give up such a treasure as Blackrock Valley.

However, their cultivation levels were far inferior to those of Yan Siyi and Ling Wantong.

In addition, Yan Siyi and the other two were brought by Hunjin Daojun after all.

The leasing of Blackstone Valley was managed by Hunjin Daojun.

They dared not offend Yan Siyi, Hunjin Daojun, and others because of this.

Moreover, the lease on Blackrock Valley is about to expire.

Even though they are the lessees and have priority to renew the lease, the cost of renting such a sacred place is still high.

With their family fortune and the resources left by their ancestors, it would be difficult to renew the lease for long.

Most importantly, the Golden Dao Lord had already promised to help them rent a fifth-grade low-level spiritual vein.

Those spiritual veins were barely enough for their cultivation.

Therefore, they simply agreed to it.

"My two young friends are truly wise. By the way, I will take you to see the fifth-grade low-level spiritual vein that I just agreed to rent to you."

Upon seeing this, Hunjin Daojun's face lit up with joy. He then cupped his hands to Yan Siyi and Ling Wantong beside him.

"Gentlemen, I have managed to fulfill my mission this time."

'That Fellow Daoist of the Mixed Gold is quite shrewd; I didn't expect this matter to be accomplished so smoothly.'

'And it seems that the batch of medicinal food given to him earlier wasn't a loss after all.'

Seeing this, Yan Siyi secretly chuckled.

She then thanked Ling Wantong and signed a sublease agreement with the two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from Black Stone Valley, and a lease agreement with Hunjin Daojun for a period of one hundred years.

With this matter resolved, Black Stone Valley was temporarily converted into the territory of the Ling clan.

'With this precious place, neither I nor the rest of my clansmen who infiltrated the Qingxia Realm need to rent those expensive cave dwellings in the Hunyuan Immortal City anymore.'

Yan Siyi gazed at the Black Stone Valley, her brows gleaming with a sharp light.

Immediately afterwards, she gave Hunjin Daojun ten more servings of medicinal food as promised.

"Fellow Daoist is indeed a man of his word."

The joy on the face of the Mixed Gold Daoist was even greater.

Afterwards, he led the two Nascent Soul stage cultivators from Black Stone Valley, along with some other ordinary cultivators from Black Stone Valley, to the fifth-grade low-level spiritual land that he had promised them earlier.

...(End of chapter)