I have a martial arts panel.

Chapter 234 Gu Qingzhou Leng Ran

Guqingzhou.

Fenghe County.

After a long and dusty journey, Xu Ning, covered in gray dust, finally arrived at the territory of Fenghe County.

"This Wansheng Prefecture is absolutely enormous!"

Xu Ning sighed.

During the journey, Xu Ning discovered that in Wansheng Prefecture, the area of ​​a single prefecture might be larger than that of a single prefecture in Yuanbei, and the population density was also much higher.

"No wonder there are so many top experts in Wansheng Prefecture. With such a large population and such a high-quality martial arts training environment, it would be abnormal if there weren't many top experts."

Along the way, Xu Ning gained a general understanding of the overall environment of Wansheng Prefecture.

Similar to Yuanbei, the population here also lives in clusters around the city.

The imperial court managed the prefectures, counties, and districts by appointing officials.

Within the city, everyone must strictly abide by the laws of the imperial court; otherwise, even a Grandmaster of the Dao Realm will be punished.

Even if a Grandmaster of the Dao Realm injures an ordinary person, they must still pay compensation and be held accountable.

Therefore, compared to Yuanbei, the living environment of ordinary people in Wansheng Prefecture is relatively stable.

Outside of cities, the imperial court rarely intervenes in the conflicts within the martial arts world.

Of course, if an unofficial sect attacks a formal sect certified by the imperial court, or harms the interests of the imperial court in other ways, then the imperial court will still send troops to suppress it.

"How gray-white it is, how does it feel to be here in Wansheng Prefecture?"

Xu Ning asked the gray-white creature perched on his shoulder.

"The spiritual energy is abundant; it feels wonderful!"

Gray seemed somewhat excited.

Although demonic beasts are not as dependent on spiritual energy as humans, abundant spiritual energy can still stimulate their bloodline and greatly benefit their strength.

"Once I find Senior Leng Ran and obtain the treasure vault of the Yanlu Sect, we'll find a place to settle down. At that time, we'll release Xu Hu Jun and Qing Ying. In this kind of environment, their chances of breaking through to the Dao Realm are quite high."

Xu Ning said.

Soon, the two arrived at a county town.

The area of ​​this county town is roughly the same as that of dozens of Kangyun counties.

"Let's go into the city first and find out where Senior Leng Ran is."

Previously, Wan Ye had only told Xu Ning that he should inquire about Leng Ran's whereabouts after arriving in Fenghe County.

Wan Ye only knew the general location of Leng Ran, and did not know exactly where Leng Ran was living in seclusion.

Strictly speaking, Wan Ye and Leng Ran were not acquainted.

However, before his death, the former sect leader of Yanlu Sect told Wanye that if there was an opportunity to rebuild Yanlu Sect, he should go and find Leng Ran.

Xu Ning entered the county town without any problems.

"Within this county town, the weakest of the patrolling imperial soldiers are all at the high level of the Mortal Realm, while the leading soldiers and officers are all at the Void Realm."

Xu Ning learned that in Wansheng Prefecture, the county magistrates, county assistants, and other high-ranking officials in the counties were all at the mid-level or even high-level of the Void Realm. The lowest level of the prefectural governor was a Dao Realm Grandmaster, and the highest level of the governor was a Dao Realm mid-level or even high-level.

In special circumstances within the administrative sphere, these experts who are in charge of a region possess the power to control the overall situation.

If you were to separate an administrative prefecture from the imperial court system, it would be equivalent to the configuration of a top-tier sect in Wansheng Prefecture.

"Let's go to a restaurant."

Restaurants are the most densely populated and mobile places in the martial arts world's cities.

Here, you can easily find out some information.

Xu Ning chose the highest-class restaurant in the county town.

These restaurants are generally set up for powerful martial artists or even martial masters. Here, they can eat dishes made with demonic beast meat and spiritual herbs and plants. Eating a meal can also help them improve their cultivation.

The settlement method in this restaurant mainly relies on pills. In Wansheng Prefecture, Pure Origin Pills are still the basic currency for powerful martial artists.

Ordinary restaurants, on the other hand, provide ordinary food and settle accounts in gold and silver.

"Please come, sir!"

As Xu Ning entered the restaurant, he was immediately greeted by a delightful aroma.

He glanced at the waiter and discovered that his strength was actually at the ninth level of the Mortal Realm, the Spiritual Realm.

Xu Ning found a place to sit down.

"Isn't it a bit of a waste of your talent to be a waiter here with the strength of the ninth level of the mortal realm?"

Xu Ning wasn't in a hurry to order food, but instead started chatting with the waiter.

"Our restaurant is the most prosperous in the county. Even some Grandmasters of the Dao Realm will stop here to rest when they pass through. In a place like this, although you may only be a menial worker, you can earn a lot."

The waiter was also good at conversation: "Our income comes from martial arts resources. As long as I work hard to cultivate martial arts and have enough resources to support me, I might be able to break through to the Void Realm one day and find a better job."

The waiter was of low cultivation level and did not know that Xu Ning was also a Dao Realm Grandmaster.

"Ambitious enough."

Xu Ning smiled.

He could sense that the people of Wansheng Prefecture had a stronger yearning for martial arts.

Of course, this is quite normal.

In Yuanbei, the living environments of powerful martial artists and ordinary people are completely separate, but in Wansheng Prefecture, it is different. In the city, an ordinary person might brush past a Void Realm martial artist.

This kind of close and real contact can make ordinary people have a greater desire to pursue martial arts.

Then, with the help of the waiter, Xu Ning ordered several dishes.

The ingredients for these delicacies are all relatively precious.

Xu Ning calculated the price; the total cost of these dishes was two and a half Pure Source Pills.

"Wait a minute."

Just as the waiter was about to go and tell the kitchen to serve the dishes, Xu Ning stopped him.

"I have something to ask you."

Xu Ning took out a Pure Origin Pill.

This Pure Origin Pill is just a regular quality Pure Origin Pill, which I obtained from Biye Sect and others.

"Please speak, sir."

The waiter's eyes lit up when he saw the Pure Origin Pill in Xu Ning's hand.

The martial arts resources he earned over six months were worth only the price of one Pure Origin Pill.

"Do you know of a Grand Alchemist named Leng Ran, who is at the Dao Realm, near Fenghe County in Guqing Prefecture?"

Xu Ning asked.

"Grand Alchemist Leng Ran?"

The waiter nodded and said, "Of course I know!"

As he spoke, a look of reverence appeared in the waiter's eyes.

To be considered a Grand Alchemist, one must first advance to the Dao Realm, and secondly, master the Dao Realm alchemy techniques.

"You know? Where is she?"

Xu Ning's eyes lit up as well.

He had thought he would have to search diligently for a long time, but he didn't expect to find out the news so quickly.

This is one of the advantages of being in Wansheng Prefecture: even a mortal martial artist can learn about the news of a Dao Realm Grandmaster.

In Yuanbei, the difference in strength is much greater, and the different cultivation environment means that you might not even have heard of their names.

"Master Leng Ran lives in the Danzhu Forest outside Luoxu County."

The waiter answered truthfully.

"The bamboo forest outside Luoxu County..."

Xu Ning noted down the place name.

Thank you.

Xu Ning handed the Pure Origin Pill to the waiter.

Thank you, sir!

The waiter was overjoyed.

The value of this Pure Origin Pill is comparable to half a year's savings.

The waiter guessed that the customer in front of him was probably a powerful martial artist at the high level of the Void Realm. Otherwise, it would be rare for even a martial artist at the mid level of the Void Realm to casually tip a Pure Origin Pill.

Then, the waiter went to the kitchen to urge the food to be served.

"Friend, are you also heading to the Bamboo Forest to become an apprentice of Senior Leng Ran?"

Just as the waiter left, a voice came from behind Xu Ning.

Xu Ning turned her head and saw a man around thirty years old with a refined and scholarly demeanor.

Xu Ning could sense his true strength; he was a seventh-level Void Realm Transcendent Seal Martial Master.

"Become an apprentice?"

Xu Ning raised an eyebrow: "I just wanted to pay a visit to Senior Leng Ran."

"Are you and Senior Leng Ran acquaintances?"

The man from the Tongyin Realm asked.

Xu Ning thought for a moment, then shook her head: "No."

Although Xu Ning and Leng Ran had never met before, he was considered an old friend and junior.

However, since this matter concerns the reconstruction of the Yanlu Sect, Xu Ning did not want to reveal it to strangers.

"Since she's not an old friend of Senior Leng Ran, you definitely won't be able to see her."

The man from the Tongyin Realm shook his head and smiled.

"Oh?"

Seeing that the man seemed to know Leng Ran quite well, Xu Ning took the initiative to invite him, "Why don't you sit at my table, brother?"

"Alright."

The man from the Tongyin Realm hadn't ordered yet, so he sat down next to Xu Ning.

"My name is Xu Ning. May I ask your honorable surname, sir?"

Xu Ning first introduced himself, and then asked a question.

"My name is Zheng Yiqing."

The man from Tongyin clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Hmm? Is this your demonic beast?"

At this moment, Zheng Yiqing noticed that a gray-white figure was lying on the seat next to Xu Ning.

"good."

Xu Ning responded.

"You demonic beast, you seem quite extraordinary..."

Zheng Yiqing also vaguely noticed the unusual grayish-white color.

The Void Beast bloodline is among the top-tier of all the demonic beasts in Wansheng Prefecture.

However, Zheng Yiqing did not continue to focus her attention on the gray-white thing.

"Brother Xu, are you an alchemist?"

Zheng Yiqing inquired.

"Can you guess?"

Xu Ning smiled and asked in return.

Zheng Yiqing waved his hand: "Those who actively seek out Senior Leng Ran are definitely alchemists. They either want to become her disciples or learn a few tricks from her."

"Brother Zheng, are you looking for Senior Leng Ran to become my disciple?"

Xu Ning had already deduced Zheng Yiqing's intentions from his previous words.

"My purpose in going on this trip was indeed to seek a master at Danzhulin."

Zheng Yiqing didn't hide anything: "Senior Leng Ran only accepts disciples once every ten years, so of course I can't miss this opportunity. As long as I can gain Senior Leng Ran's approval in the assessment, then I can become Senior Leng Ran's disciple, receive his guidance, and greatly improve my alchemy skills."

After hearing this, Xu Ning asked again, "Are there many people who want to become disciples of Senior Leng Ran?"

"Lots! Of course, lots!"

Zheng Yiqing said, "Senior Leng Ran is not only proficient in both orthodox and unorthodox alchemy techniques, but also has a profound understanding of them. Her alchemy skills are renowned throughout the entire Guqing Prefecture."

"That's why, every ten-year apprenticeship season, at least a hundred disciples come to become my disciples. This is even with certain conditions and requirements; otherwise, all the bamboo in the bamboo forest would be trampled to death."

Zheng Yiqing's tone was exaggerated: "This is my third time coming to become an apprentice. I failed the test the previous two times, but this time, I must succeed!"

(End of this chapter)