To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

The city of Xianyuan was bustling with people, even in the market area.

The guards checked the tokens of the individuals and allowed them to pass after confirming their family affiliation.

Every family had to register and leave their seal at the beginning of their establishment. Some of these details were very secretive and not easy to forge. Even though the Yang family was just a poor family, they still had their own family emblem.

After entering the market, Yang Ju rented a courtyard as their lodging.

Gu Fan did not choose to follow the crowd to offer tribute, but instead strolled around the Immortal Fate Market.

The Fairy Fate Market is different from the Xuan Yin Mountain Market that Gu Fan had seen. There are no independent cultivators setting up stalls. Instead, shops are built along the street.

This is because there are almost no independent cultivators in the Chu Kingdom. Even outside cultivators must be affiliated with a certain family, otherwise no shop will serve them or buy their goods.

It is said that this is a decree jointly issued by the three immortal clans, and anyone who disobeys it will be punished.

To Gu Fan's surprise, there was actually a restaurant in the market of Xianyuan City.

The restaurant was named Juyang Pavilion. As soon as Gu Fan approached, he smelled a strong aroma of wine. To his surprise, the furnishings inside the pavilion, such as the style of the incense burner and the carved beams and painted rafters, were different from the style of the Chu Kingdom.

The State of Chu revered the Taiji Dao Ancestor and admired the principles of Yin and Yang. They did not pursue luxurious forms, but rather sought to reveal the Daoist charm in simplicity. However, the Juyang Pavilion was quite different, with every incense burner and candlestick being meticulously crafted.

At first glance, Gu Fan felt it was somewhat familiar, but upon closer inspection, he recognized Chen Guo's style. Driven by curiosity, he slowly walked over.

"This humble servant, Hongxiu, greets you, senior."

Before Gu Fan could even enter the door, a pretty and voluptuous maidservant came up to him, her plump figure swaying as she approached, exuding a sweet fragrance.

Gu Fan slightly opened his eyelids; this maid was actually a cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining.

Hongxiu gave a slight curtsy and tentatively asked, "Is this your first time visiting Juyang Pavilion, Senior?"

"Indeed." Gu Fan nodded and asked, "I notice the furnishings in this shop are different from those in Chu. Why is that?"

Hongxiu smiled brightly and flattered, "Senior has excellent taste! To be honest, our shop is run by the Longmen Merchant Guild of Chen Kingdom, and we sell the unique spirit wine of Chen Kingdom. Would you like to find a private seat to sample some?"

"The Dragon Gate Chamber of Commerce?" Gu Fan narrowed his eyes, pondering for a moment. "Is it related to the Dragon Cliff Academy?"

Hongxiu lightly tapped her forehead: "What you say is true, senior. The Longmen Chamber of Commerce was established by Longya Academy and has branches in both Chu and Qin."

"In that case, we might as well try this spirit wine." Gu Fan nodded with a smile.

Hongxiu's smile deepened as she led Gu Fan up to the second floor.

Gu Fan scanned the pavilion with great interest and saw that the first floor was full of scattered seats, where some Qi Refining cultivators were gathered in twos and threes, drinking and chatting.

The second floor consists of private rooms, through which maids dressed in gorgeous attire occasionally pass by.

The private room seemed to be soundproofed, as no sound could be heard from the first floor, and even the discussions on the first floor did not reach the second floor.

Gu Fan followed Hongxiu through the long corridor, where strings of spirit jade lanterns hung, their warm white light spreading across the bluestone pavement and dispelling the dust from the cultivators.

Hongxiu gently pushed a carved wooden door, and the hinges turned silently.

Although the private room was not large, it exuded understated luxury. The walls were made of polished, cold jade, and in the center was a table carved from spirit wood, on which a mythical beast incense burner emitted the scent of calming incense.

Just by looking at the environment, Gu Fan realized that this meal wouldn't be cheap.

After Gu Fan was seated, Hongxiu recommended, "Our shop offers three kinds of spirit wine: Qingxin Dew to soothe worries, Yanchi Spring to calm the mind and replenish qi, and our signature Qian Yuan Zui. Which one would you like to try, Senior?"

Gu Fan stroked his chin and smiled, "Why don't we order one of each?"

With his cultivation level, a few jugs of spirit wine wouldn't make him drunk.

Hongxiu was slightly taken aback, then nodded obediently: "Please wait a moment, senior."

Having said that, he quickly left. Click to begin the wondrous journey of "Understanding All Laws and Achieving Immortality".

A moment later, Hongxiu entered through the door carrying a white jade tray.

Three wine jugs and cups of different shapes were placed gently on the table on a tray.

Hongxiu gently took out a pot, filled it, and presented it to Gu Fan with both hands, smiling as she said, "The Dew of Tranquility is brewed from Tranquility Herbs and the first rays of the morning moon. It has a light fragrance and is free of dust, cleansing away distracting thoughts. It is best enjoyed in a plain jade glass cup."

Gu Fan reached out and took the jade cup, his fingers lightly touching the red sleeve, feeling a slight warmth.

He did not choose to drink heavily, but took small sips, and a cool and quiet feeling spread from his abdomen.

At this moment, Hongxiu poured him a second cup.

"Yanchichun is brewed with ink bamboo nectar, green inkstone marrow and mountain spring water, which can help to understand and comprehend the principles of Dharma. It is even more elegant to taste it when served in a black jade cup with black patterns."

Gu Fan raised his glass and drank again.

The spirit wine flowed into the stomach and transformed into a pure energy that rose up, as if brushing away the dust from the mind, making one feel instantly refreshed.

"Qian Yuan Zui is made by sealing the red Ganoderma lucidum of the morning sun, the spirit crystal of the fire, and the energy of dawn in an jar. It is then nurtured by the earth's veins in the Qian position for ten years before it can be consumed. It can temper true essence, dispel yin and evil, and should be enjoyed in a red crystal glass cup."

As she spoke, Hongxiu poured the lake-colored wine into a crimson glass cup.

Gu Fan accepted the drink without hesitation and downed it in one gulp.

In an instant, it was as if a raging fire spread along the twelve-story building, warming the lungs and heart.

Each of the three spirit wines has its own unique characteristics, especially Qian Yuan Zui. If Qi Refining cultivators drink it, it will be beneficial to their cultivation. Unfortunately, its effect on Golden Core cultivators is negligible; it only satisfies their appetite.

"Excellent wine!" Gu Fan exclaimed loudly.

Setting down his wine cup, Gu Fan looked at the maid and asked, "Besides fine wine, do you offer any other services?"

Hongxiu hesitated for a moment, then said gently, "If Senior is willing to contribute spirit stones, I can find a few sisters to drink with you, but I cannot do it alone."

"Uh..." Gu Fan was a little embarrassed and corrected himself, "That's not what I meant. For example, if I want to gather some information, are there any suitable places in the city?"

Since Juyang Pavilion is run by the Longmen Chamber of Commerce, it should be able to gather information about the Chen Kingdom and even the Wei Kingdom.

Hongxiu immediately realized she had misunderstood, and her face flushed slightly: "If you want to ask about the Chu Kingdom, you can go to Jubao Pavilion. If you want to ask about anything outside of the Chu Kingdom, our shop is just right."

"What if it concerns the Eastern Continent?"

"Dongzhou?" Hongxiu nodded. "There is news from Dongzhou, but it is a bit delayed. News from Yan and Wu is even scarcer, while there is more news from Wei."

Although Gu Fan was pleased, he remained outwardly calm: "Then bring me the news from Dongzhou in recent years."

Hongxiu smiled and said, "I cannot make this decision myself, please wait a moment, senior."

A moment later, a middle-aged scholar in a blue robe followed Hongxiu into the private room, cupped his hands, and said, "My name is Kong Cizhang. May I ask your name, fellow scholar?"

Kong Cizhang possessed an elegant and courteous demeanor, and also had the cultivation level of the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Gu Fan returned the greeting with a cupped hand and introduced himself: "Meng Wei."

Kong Cizhang nodded slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Meng, this is intelligence from the Eastern Continent over the past thirty years. It requires 20,000 low-grade spirit stones. I wonder..."

Gu Fan hadn't expected that intelligence from the Eastern Continent would be so expensive, equivalent to two years' salary for a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Fortunately, he wasn't short of spirit stones, so he took out a simple storage bag and paid off the wine bill along with the money he had just spent.

Kong Cizhang took the storage bag, inspected it, put it away, and then took out a jade slip.

"The information you need is in the jade slip. If you need anything else, you can call Hongxiu. I won't bother you any longer," Kong Cizhang said, bowing as he took his leave.

Gu Fan took the jade slip in his hand, turned his head and said, "I'll just drink alone."

Hongxiu politely bowed and withdrew.

Gu Fan then probed the jade slip with his divine sense to check the recorded messages.

Unexpectedly, the first message he received was from the Lingxiao Sect, which he had been longing for.