This Dao Ancestor is too young.

Zhang Yuanzhu stretched out his hand, picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and watched the maid's figure disappear into the distance.

All sentient beings in this world experience joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness; they are not merely materials, spiritual resources, or food offerings.

What he did was always meaningful, saving many people.

The boy's lips curled up in a smile, a look of delight on his face.

After the tea in the cup was finished.

Crunch!

The side hall door opened, and a woman gracefully entered.

She wore a light blue dress, her hair was as lustrous as silk, and her pupils were filled with wisps of mist, making her ethereal and beautiful.

Jiang Chuyu sat upright in front of the boy, looked him up and down, and a look of shock appeared deep in her eyes.

She picked up the teapot on the table, poured two cups of tea, and slowly pushed the jade cups in front of the boy:

"It's been a month since we last met. Brother Zhang has already reached the second level of Qi Refining. I'm afraid it won't be long before he can advance to the next level."

The boy's cultivation was progressing too fast, reaching the twelfth level of Qi Refining, each level representing a new realm. She became increasingly certain of her suspicions.

Zhang Yuanzhu stretched out his hand, toying with the teacup:

"A little progress is nothing, but you have already reached the end of the second level of Qi Refining, and a breakthrough is just around the corner."

Jiang Chuyu's pretty face showed a hint of helplessness. She had cultivated for more than ten years to reach this level. How could she compare with the person in front of her?

She remembered that when they first met, the boy was only at the initial stage of Qi Refining.

However, considering the possible true identity of the person in front of him, he felt that such progress was perfectly normal.

"Brother Zhang, what brings you here? May I ask what you wish to purchase?"

"Swordsmanship that imitates beasts! Pills to enhance cultivation!"

Zhang Yuanzhu picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and slowly spoke:

He needs sufficient swordsmanship to improve his skills, and he also needs elixirs to enhance his cultivation and combat power.

Upon hearing this, the woman smiled radiantly, her beauty captivating.

"Qingyun possesses all these spiritual objects."

As the words drifted by, a flick of the sleeve sent streaks of light landing on the table.

There were yellowed ancient books, neatly stacked jade slips, and several bottles of elixirs.

She stretched out her delicate hand, pointed to the items on the table, and began to introduce them:

"This book contains scriptures and insights obtained by the Chamber of Commerce from the Azure Heaven lineage at great expense. It should be helpful for Brother Zhang's cultivation of the 'Azure Heaven Nine Nether Realms'."

Then, he pointed to the pile of jade slips:

"Four sword techniques that mimic beasts; I hope they meet your requirements, fellow Daoist."

With a flick of the fingertip, the porcelain bottle opened, releasing a rich medicinal fragrance that filled the side hall.

"White Spring Pill, extremely suitable for cultivators practicing water-attribute techniques, can even purify mana. There are three bottles in total."

As the woman introduced each of the magical items, Zhang Yuanzhu remained calm and composed, putting down the teacup in his hand.

slap~

"These spiritual items are very expensive, and I don't have enough spirit stones on me."

"You can pay on credit!"

Jiang Chuyu's beautiful eyes curved slightly, carrying a hint of cunning, and her red lips parted slightly:

"Three hundred and forty-five low-grade spirit stones."

"I trust your character, and I also trust the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce."

Zhang Yuanzhu didn't respond to the woman's words. Instead, he propped his arm up, rested his cheek on it, and stared intently at her.

After a long while, he finally chuckled softly:

"My name is Zhang Bairen. I cannot bear to see living beings suffer. I may die in some unknown corner one day, and then I will never be able to pay back the spirit stones I have borrowed."

Jiang Chuyu lowered her hand, gently stroking the table, her smile as bright as ever:

"I've never been a businessman, nor do I expect every investment to yield a high return; I just do what I want to do."

"Moreover, Brother Zhang and I fought demons together in Jiao Yuan City, so it is only right that we invest a little."

Zhang Yuanzhu remained silent, his eyes filled with contemplation.

A moment later, he extended his hand and took the yellowed books, jade slips, and pills.

At that moment, Jiang Chuyu's red lips curved into a smile as she picked up the jade cup and drank it all in one gulp.

"Is there anything else you need, fellow Daoist? Please feel free to ask."

Zhang Yuanzhu shook his head.

There was nothing he lacked.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, the boy asked:

"What is the Dragon Sacrifice in Linhai City? Are there dragons in the rivers outside the city?"

A hint of surprise flashed in the woman's eyes.

She shook her head:

"How could such a powerful creature as a dragon live in such a remote place? They are just two snakes with a trace of dragon blood."

"The so-called Dragon Sacrifice is a ritual performed by the people and cultivators of Linhai City, who offer sacrifices to the Twin Dragon Palaces in the river in order to gain the qualification to hunt spirit fish and collect spiritual objects from the river."

"It was less of a ritual and more of a transaction."

Upon hearing this, the boy understood and changed the subject, saying no more.

"I'm new to Linhai City, do you have any accommodation recommendations for me to stay for a few days?"

"The courtyard at No. 36 Guanglan Street in the west of the city is a property of the Chamber of Commerce. Fellow Daoist may go there to reside."

"By the way, it costs thirteen spirit stones a month. Brother Zhang, you only need to pay ten spirit stones a month. You can pay on credit."

Zhang Yuanzhu's lips twitched.

This Fellow Daoist Jiang from the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce seems to be quite keen on incurring debts of spirit stones.

He lowered his hand and gently patted the storage bag, causing rays of light to fall onto the table.

Sixty-five spirit stones were neatly arranged in front of the woman.

"Thirteen spirit stones per month, no reduction needed, stay for five months."

"it is good."

The woman nodded, flicked her sleeve, and a jade key fell into the young man's arms.

"With this jade key, the courtyard's array can be opened."

Afterwards, the two exchanged a few more words in the side hall before Zhang Yuanzhu got up and left the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce.

For a moment, only the woman remained in the side hall, picking up her teacup and slowly sipping her tea.

The mist in her eyes dissipated, and her expression held anticipation.

Is that person truly there?

If that's true, let alone a few bottles of pills or jade slips, even the blood of a true dragon, the bones of a roc sword, or the feathers of a phoenix would be rushed over by powerful figures.

After all, all living beings are well aware of that being's personality.

A debt of gratitude must be repaid, and a grudge must be avenged!

Since that memory, which seemed to be from the future, spread, many people have wanted to eliminate or control that person.

But many people want to invest in that person, because that person will really lend a helping hand when you are in trouble and desperate, and even if you don't have any trouble, as long as you have some relationship with them, the ending you remember in the future is not too bad.

......

the other side.

Zhang Yuanzhu walked down the street, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

He lowered his hand and placed it on the hilt of the sword, pondering the woman's actions just now.

Call ~

The boy exhaled and murmured to himself:

"Did you figure something out?"

However, Zhang Yuanzhu quickly cut off his distracting thoughts and strode towards Guanglan Street.

It didn't matter anymore. Ever since he had spoken with the spirits at the edge of the abyss, he no longer felt the initial unease he had felt.

Others may not know whether that Great Ancestor existed or whether his memories were false, but does he not know?

Deep within one's soul lies the Bodhi tree cultivated by the Great Dao Ancestor, a truly real and authentic existence.

Tower~

With his footsteps landing, Zhang Yuanzhu stopped and looked at the courtyard in front of him.

A thin protective layer was folded down, with flowing patterns.

"A formation?"

The boy raised his palm and threw out the jade key, which landed on the protective shield the instant it struck.

A gap appeared, allowing people to pass through.

Without hesitation, Zhang Yuanzhu stepped inside, and the gap was closed.