Cultivating immortality begins with discerning the secrets of heaven.

To live in Taiyuan Immortal City, which is comparable to a sacred cultivation ground, even in the outermost area, the annual rent would be sixty spirit stones.

If the core area of ​​the city is equipped with a spirit-gathering array, the price will be much higher.

For ordinary independent cultivators, there is absolutely no way they would consider settling down in Taiyuan Immortal City.

Even some cultivators with skills would only consider settling outside the city. They would only pay a spirit stone as an entry fee when they needed to enter the immortal city, so that they could stay in the city for ten days.

Of course, during these ten days, cultivators can only enter and exit shops, inns, or places with commercial functions such as casinos and arenas.

If you want to take this opportunity to cultivate and absorb spiritual energy, then you can only sleep on the streets like a beggar.

Not only will they be unable to cultivate in peace, but they may also be driven away by the law enforcement cultivators of the Taiyuan Sect within the city.

"Fighting is prohibited within Taiyuan Immortal City. Some places even require a spirit stone fee for entry and exit. For example, the arena in Xiyuan District requires a minimum of two spirit stones to enter and watch a single fight."

"There are three days left until the Ascension Ceremony. You are free to move around during these three days, but remember not to provoke anyone!"

After entering the Immortal City, Lin Zhongchuan gave some instructions to the other disciples and then led Lin Xuan and Lin Mo to the inner city.

The Ascension Ceremony lasts for seven days, plus the three-day waiting period, so you only need to spend one spirit stone to stay in Taiyuan Immortal City for the entire process.

Lin Yun, now inside the immortal city, couldn't help but look around, a wave of emotion washing over him.

"As expected of Taiyuan Immortal City, we have seen two Foundation Establishment stage cultivators in such a short time."

Lin Hairong chuckled and said, "Of course. For independent cultivators, this is undoubtedly a holy city for cultivation. Occasionally, Foundation Establishment Pills will even be found here."

"This place is not like Zhongling Market in Xiangnanling. It would not be surprising to encounter a Core Formation Realm cultivator here."

"It is said that a hundred years ago there was a very powerful Foundation Establishment family, whose ancestor was at the peak of Foundation Establishment and only one step away from Core Formation."

"But because a member of the family acted foolishly and offended a Core Formation True Person who had concealed his cultivation aura, and his words were also very offensive, the entire family was wiped out."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yang of the Zhongmai sect couldn't help but ask, "Didn't the upper sect offer any assistance? Didn't that family become affiliated with the upper sect?"

Lin Hairong shook his head and said, "Why would the upper sect bother to deal with a Core Formation stage cultivator for the sake of a family that has already been destroyed? It's a thankless task. In any case, after a while, a new family will take its place."

Upon hearing this, all the Lin family members fell silent.

  

Indeed, the world of cultivation is that cruel.

Seeing that the atmosphere had become tense, Lin Hairong continued, "Of course, if you can join a superior sect, even if your family is destroyed in the future, you will still be the family's flame."

"After all, even a Core Formation stage cultivator would never dare to rashly enter the territory of the Taiyuan Sect and slaughter its disciples."

"This is why every family is scrambling to send as many disciples as possible to join a top sect. If that day really comes, then every family member cultivating in a sect will be the spark to rebuild the family and the hope for revenge."

Hearing this, the Lin family members were filled with renewed fighting spirit and decided to perform well at the Ascension Ceremony and strive to stand out.

"Let's go, it's still early. I'll show you around the city. Stay close to me."

With that, Lin Hairong led his family members on a tour of the city.

Not only are there official businesses of the Taiyuan Sect in Taiyuan Immortal City, but also some ancient families with profound heritage have opened shops here.

In addition, there are some business alliances and chambers of commerce that have established themselves here, such as Wanbaolou of Wanbao Business Alliance and Juxiange of Juxian Chamber of Commerce, which are all well-known and powerful forces.

In short, Taiyuan Immortal City is characterized by its prosperity and flourishing.

As long as you have enough spirit stones, you can buy most of what you want.

"Even the cheapest location in this city requires tens of thousands of spirit stones to acquire a shop."

"Even the Zhong family only opened a restaurant here to sell spiritual wine and spiritual food to make a living."

Although the Zhong family has alchemists, they can only make small-scale efforts in Xiangnan Ridge and are not able to gain a foothold in this Taiyuan Immortal City.

Just as Lin Hairong was making his introduction, a group of imposing cultivators suddenly flew by on magical artifacts.

Many cultivators who witnessed this scene showed expressions of envy.

"They are the law enforcement disciples of the upper sect. It looks like they are going to post the bounty notice."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun's eyes lit up, and he suggested to his second uncle:

"Second Uncle, why don't we go and see what's going on? I want to see what kind of criminal could be put on the Taiyuan Sect's bounty."

The other members of the Lin family also showed signs of interest.

Lin Hairong hesitated for a moment: "Well... alright, let's go take a look."

Soon, the Lin family followed the direction of the group of law enforcement disciples they had just met.

On a huge stone pillar, wanted posters were hung up one after another.

"Bounty: Blood Sea True Man, a demonic cultivator from the Western Regions of Cangxuan, mid-stage Core Formation cultivation. A reward of 100,000 spirit stones will be given to the killer!"

"Bounty: Master Luanyun, a rogue cultivator from the Southern Region, with a late-stage Core Formation cultivation level. A reward of 150,000 spirit stones will be given to the killer!"

"Wanted...One hundred spirit stones will be awarded to anyone who provides the correct clues."

In addition to these wanted bounty notices, there are also collection commissions for gathering spiritual herbs or materials, as well as some search-related bounty commissions.

These bounty requests are mostly issued by the Foundation Establishment elders of the Taiyuan Sect, and can be accepted by both sect disciples and independent cultivators from outside the sect.

Before long, Lin Yun finally saw the bounty notice he wanted, issued by Elder Sun from Qingyuan Peak.

"Wanted: My spirit beast died from the Blood Curse, and it is suspected that it fought with a demonic cultivator who cultivates the Blood Path."

"A reward of fifty spirit stones will be given to anyone who provides specific clues!"

This scene stirred Lin Yun's heart; fifty spirit stones were indeed a considerable fortune.

However, he did not accept it rashly, but kept it to himself.

On the other side, Lin Hairong said, "Those top-ranked fiends are so powerful that even ten of my Lin family members couldn't afford to offend them. You can just watch."

"By the way, remember not to provide false clues to deceive the sect in order to collect the reward. If it is found out, at best your cultivation will be abolished, and at worst your family will be wiped out."

Next, Lin Hairong took them on a tour of the independent cultivator trading area, where many independent cultivators had set up stalls and were selling various things.

This place is the outermost area of ​​Taiyuan Immortal City. Even so, you have to pay a spirit stone to set up a stall here for three days.

After a day of exploring, Lin Yun had only one feeling about this place: no matter what he did, he needed spirit stones.

Without spirit stones, one can hardly move an inch in the immortal city.

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