Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 187 - 185: Meeting Cao Wenjin Again [Request for Subscription]

Chapter 187: Chapter 185: Meeting Cao Wenjin Again [Request for Subscription]

"Yunlai Immortal Inn" is merely one of the many unremarkable inns within Immortal Sun City, and its history isn’t long, only over a hundred years.

Nowadays, the proprietress of the inn is said to be the daughter of the previous proprietress, although no one has ever seen the father of this proprietress.

It’s rumored, merely rumored, that the current proprietress’s father is a powerful Golden Core stage cultivator, while her mother was a concubine he kept outside.

Yet, although this rumor has circulated for many years, no one has actually seen that so-called Golden Core stage cultivator, so nobody truly believes it anymore.

However, Zhouyang can now confidently tell those skeptics that the legend is indeed a fact.

It was only after contacting the proprietress of "Yunlai Immortal Inn" that he realized, upon the arrival of Cao Wenjin, that the proprietress is indeed his lineage left in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm.

"I met Qian’Er’s mother while traveling the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm over a hundred years ago, and later we had Qian’Er. But her mother was accustomed to the lifestyle of the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm and unwilling to follow me to cultivate at the Yellow Sand Sect, so I could only help her set up an enterprise here."

"Now her mother has passed away, and this enterprise has fallen into Qian’Er’s hands to manage, while at the same time, it’s also a contact point for the Yellow Sand Sect in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm!"

In a courtyard behind the "Yunlai Immortal Inn," after Cao Wenjin arrived following the news, he received Zhouyang here and briefly explained the inn’s origins.

After he finished speaking, he abruptly looked at Xiao Ying beside Zhouyang and asked, "Who is this young friend? Could she be the Dao Companion you found in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm? No wonder you were so tardy this time; having a beauty by your side, you’ve truly forgotten to return!"

As he spoke, his face already bore a half-smiley expression as he glanced at Zhouyang, wearing a "I understand it all" look.

And when Zhouyang heard this, he blushed, glancing at Xiao Ying only to find the young lady’s face flushed with shyness as she bowed her head.

Feeling his gaze, the young lady seemed to sense it and promptly buried her head behind him like an ostrich.

Thus, he didn’t explain further, merely revealing a wry smile and saying, "Elder, you’ve truly misunderstood me; my tardiness is entirely due to being conscripted while passing through Zhenyue Immortal City, which led to two or three years of defending the city before finally finding an opportunity to leave."

Then, without waiting for Cao Wenjin to inquire further, he recounted how he was conscripted in Zhenyue Immortal City, how he was pursued by a Purple Mansion cultivator after attending an underground exchange meeting, and finally, how he rushed unrelentingly to Immortal Sun City to reunite with him, sharing all there was to tell.

Even Xiao Ying wasn’t fully aware of these experiences, so upon hearing him narrate his journey like a story, Xiao Ying behind him seemed to forget her shyness, secretly lifting her head to listen.

When Zhouyang finished, even before Cao Wenjin spoke, the young girl couldn’t help but exclaim, "Brother Zhou is truly amazing, even a Purple Mansion stage cultivator couldn’t defeat you!"

"You certainly are capable. Besides everything else, your luck deserves admiration, even from me. No wonder Elder Master Cyan Yang valued you so much back then; it seems he must have seen something!"

Cao Wenjin also looked at Zhouyang with astonishment and couldn’t help but marvel.

Xiao Ying only saw Zhouyang escape from the hands of the Purple Mansion stage cultivator, regarding such feat as incredible. But Cao Wenjin knew well that his escape relied more on luck than strength.

If not for his fortunate acquisition of Dong Jianping’s gifted "Wood God Escape Talisman," he would have undoubtedly perished under Zhu Ziyu’s sneak attack.

Zhouyang was also aware of this, so he didn’t take issue with Cao Wenjin’s remarks.

He glanced at Cao Wenjin, paused slightly, but eventually asked, "Elder Cao, why haven’t I seen Elder Yang?"

As he asked, he had already made various guesses in his heart.

Yet, Cao Wenjin’s response revealed all his guesses were wrong.

"Wenxiong’s luck was better than yours; he didn’t encounter conscription, and has already left Immortal Sun City to travel the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm. For the next few decades, you’ll likely not see him."

Cao Wenjin smiled slightly, as though knowing Zhouyang’s thoughts, and answered with a smile.

"Ah, I see."

Zhouyang nodded with a look of realization, feeling a bit envious.

He wasn’t envious of Yang Wenxiong not facing conscription, but of his unrestricted travel across the cultivation realm.

Indeed, it’s customary for Foundation Establishment or Purple Mansion stage cultivators to venture and explore the cultivation realm in various sects and clans across the Liuyun Continent.

This journey not only increases cultivators’ knowledge and improves their mental cultivation but also offers the chance to gain some invaluable spiritual treasures.

Unfortunately, in the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm, ninety-nine percent of Foundation Establishment or Purple Mansion cultivators from various cultivation clans can only travel between large oases, dreaming of venturing into the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm is simply unrealistic.

Only the Yellow Sand Sect, which possesses the secret elixir "Hidden Spirit Incense," can allow their sect cultivators to venture into the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm after establishing the Purple Mansion to broaden their horizons.

Though envious, Zhouyang knew well that given the Zhou family’s current situation, even if Cao Wenjin granted him several decades of travel, he would not dare to truly embark on such a journey unless he established his Purple Mansion and the Zhou family formally ascends to the Purple Mansion Clan status, then he might confidently venture far.

Thus, he refrained from mentioning this matter and instead continued to ask, "When does Elder Cao plan to return to the sect?"

Upon hearing his inquiry, Cao Wenjin’s expression became serious, looking solemnly at him and saying, "I intended to speak to you about this matter."

"You have just arrived in Immortal Sun City and might not know, Profound Sun Immortal Sect is planning to hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony for Elder Qingyang in seven years. At that time, all friendly sect clans throughout the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm will send Golden Core Stage cultivators to congratulate."

"Due to this event, the auction held every thirty years in Immortal Sun City has also been postponed to seven years later. Given the gathering of numerous high-tier cultivators at Daoxuan Country, the quality and scale of treasures at this auction will likely rival the centennial auction in Liuyun Immortal City!"

"Thus, I have decided to return to the sect after attending this auction."

"What? Wait for seven more years!"

Zhouyang looked at Cao Wenjin in shock, his face showing displeasure.

He had already been out for three or four years. Waiting for another seven years would mean more than ten years, whereas he had assured while borrowing spirit stones with the old clan leader Zhou Minghan that he would repay them within ten years!

"I understand your worries. Rest assured, to prepare for unexpected situations, I informed the sect cultivators that if we have not returned within five years, they would inform your Zhou family of your presence in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm. As long as your soul token is intact, the Zhou family will remain calm!"

Having lived for over eight hundred years, Cao Wenjin quickly perceived Zhouyang’s concerns, revealing his contingency plans with a calm demeanor.

Upon hearing this, Zhouyang’s expression improved significantly.

If Zhou Minghan and others know of his journey to the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm, even subtly revealing this news would suffice to halt the collection efforts from all creditors, including the Chen family. novelbuddy-cσ๓

The fact that he was valued by the Golden Core Stage cultivator Cao Wenjin to visit the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm is significant information itself. Thus, as long as his soul token remains unbroken, who would dare trouble the Zhou family before Cao Wenjin’s return?

Understanding this, he respectfully bowed and said, "On behalf of the Zhou family, I thank the elder for your kindness!"

With a composed demeanor, Cao Wenjin accepted his bow, then waved his hand, saying, "Enough, since you’re here, let us proceed to the Profound Sun Pavilion to sell the goods. With your Profound Sun Order, the items we have should not be severely undervalued."

Though having arrived at Immortal Sun City long ago, he hadn’t sold the goods brought from the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm yet, as without Zhouyang’s "Profound Sun Order," the bulk sale would inevitably be undervalued by the "Profound Sun Pavilion."

Upon hearing this, Zhouyang felt his excitement grow.

Several times on their journey, he wanted to sell the items in his storage bag but restrained himself for achieving a better price in Immortal Sun City.

Immediately, Cao Wenjin used the "Soaring Through the Clouds" divine technique to carry Zhouyang and Xiao Ying towards the highest Immortal Mountain within Immortal Sun City, where the Profound Sun Pavilion, the largest shop of Profound Sun Immortal Sect, resided.

The Profound Sun Pavilion sprawls over an area of tens of square kilometers, encompassing numerous branches such as the Pill Pavilion, Artifact Pavilion, Talisman Pavilion, Array Pavilion, and Scripture Pavilion, selling various treasures ranging from Tier Two to Tier Five.

"If you wish to purchase something, we’ll do it after selling our goods first. For now, let’s head to the Treasure Pavilion to sell our items."

Within Profound Sun Pavilion, noticing Zhouyang’s gaze towards the entrance of various branches, Cao Wenjin quickly prompted him not to explore but instead led him and Xiao Ying around those branches into the mentioned Treasure Pavilion.

The Treasure Pavilion, as its name suggests, means the gathering of treasures from all directions, a place specifically for acquiring various treasures within the Profound Sun Pavilion.

As Cao Wenjin led Zhouyang and Xiao Ying inside, noticing a Golden Core Stage cultivator, the shopkeeper, possessing Purple Mansion cultivation, promptly approached to welcome the trio.

"Elder, your grand presence is an honor to our humble store. Junior Shen Tong, favored by the sect to be appointed as this store’s shopkeeper, is at your service, elder. How can I assist you?"

The cultivators from Profound Sun Immortal Sect favor wearing Daoist robes, even within commercial venues like the Profound Sun Pavilion. All disciples of Profound Sun Immortal Sect wear Daoist robes, including Shen Tong, the shopkeeper of Treasure Pavilion in front of Zhouyang.

Faced with Shen Tong’s enthusiastic greeting, Cao Wenjin refrained from displaying the airs of a Golden Core Stage cultivator and replied with a smile, "So it’s Shopkeeper Shen, I came this time to discuss a significant transaction with you."

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