The disciples, upon seeing the newcomer, immediately opened their mouths in surprise, glancing at Tuoba Kui in astonishment, then obediently closed their mouths, not daring to say anything more.

Tangyu could naturally see that the person behind these disciples was the middle-aged cultivator in front of him. Such people really tarnished the reputation of the South Sea Sect. Tangyu didn't bother to deal with such people. Tuoba Kui also paid little attention, and the group of seven directly entered the island.

The scenery on the South Sea Fairy Island was indeed quite impressive, with many mountain peaks resembling an immortal realm everywhere. The Immortal Lake, exotic flowers, and strange grasses were all mesmerizing.

These beautiful scenes were particularly overwhelming for the girls. Xian Yun and Yaoyao found it hard to move as they wanted to go and have a good time exploring.

After flying for a while, the seven saw a vast open space with many buildings, resembling a large bustling town. The seven also entered the town. Although called a town, it could be compared to a large city, clearly a residential area on the South Sea Fairy Island. The size was enormous, and the noise was deafening, indicating how lively it was. Everywhere you looked, the streets and alleys were crowded with people.

A diverse crowd was continuously flowing in, and at a glance, it was mainly filled with Golden Core Realm cultivators, occasionally feeling the presence of Zifu Realm Great Powers. This place was simply a feast for cultivators. Golden Core Realm cultivators, who were usually hard to come by, were everywhere, clearly coming from afar to partake in the opening of the South Sea Immortal Palace event. Although they were just here for the excitement, people were enjoying it, especially since this kind of event only happens once every three thousand years.

Moreover, the South Sea Immortal Palace had sent out invitations, inviting all the major forces from the South Sea to participate and even host a feast for all to enjoy.

This was an extremely grand event in the South Sea, as long as there were forces in the South Sea, they would surely send someone to attend. Even many powerful Yao Races had arrived here. So, looking at the streets, there were all sorts of people, some with exotic outfits and even members of the Yao Race.

It was like a big melting pot here.

The streets were bustling, and the shops set up by the natives of the South Sea Fairy Island were full of dazzling goods. The sound of vendors shouting filled the ears. Some even boldly stepped into the streets to pull in customers.

"What a grand sight, I've never seen such a lively scene," Xian Yun said with some excitement, her eyes curiously looking around, stopping to take a good look at anything interesting she saw.

After walking for a while, they quickly arrived at a large open space with numerous stalls. The shops were all run by the natives, but the stalls were varied, mostly set up by outsiders. This flourishing scene certainly attracted many who saw a business opportunity and set up stalls here. Many forces also saw this as a lucrative opportunity and secured stalls early on.

There were stalls selling slaves, spiritual artifacts, spirit pills, spells, and exotic treasures, all very diverse, making it an eye-catching, bustling scene. Many people stopped in front of each stall. There were even artifact refiners and alchemists refining pills and artifacts on the spot to attract customers and encourage purchases.

Some people brought out their treasures to trade with others; there were all kinds of exchanges taking place.

There was even a Great Martial Platform, where a fight was taking place, as people engaged in gambling battles, making it quite an interesting spectacle.

It was noisy, truly noisy. Even Tangyu had never seen such a lively scene before, piquing his interest to wander around. Xiao Yu and the other five were even more wide-eyed. They had never seen such a spectacle before.

Tuoba Kui laughed aloud: "The South Sea Sect, as the most prestigious force on the South Sea, is the invisible overlord of the South Sea. Every ten years, there is a grand event in the South Sea, and over the years, it has grown significantly. This time, coinciding with the once-in-three-thousand-years emergence of the South Sea Immortal Palace, it's naturally even busier. You can indeed find some good stuff here; feel free to look around, you might find something of interest. If you have any treasures, you can sell them too, it's quite worthwhile."

"Hehe, I searched for treasures here ten years ago and actually found some good stuff. But now, I'm not interested in ordinary things anymore. Things that catch my eye are still few. Of course, it's still worth wandering around; you might stumble upon something good."

Tangyu nodded, though he wasn't really interested unless there were Immortal Artifacts, otherwise, nothing could really capture his interest.

Xiao Yu and the five others, however, could have a good look around.

After wandering for a while, the seven stopped in front of a large stall, which was surrounded by hundreds of people. Displayed on the stall were thousands of uniquely shaped stones, varying from small to large. The small ones were the size of eggs, and the large ones were as tall as three meters. They had bizarre shapes; some resembled swords, some watermelons, others eggplants, some looked human, some like animals, and some had peculiar designs.

The colors are also varied and vibrant, with hues of every kind. Some are so beautiful they resemble top-quality gemstones. If you were to bring these stones to Earth, they could indeed become gemstones and sell for a fortune. However, here, they aren't worth much. Of course, Tangyu wasn't particularly interested in these things, no matter how lovely they were.

"What's going on here?" Xian Yun asked, puzzled.

Tuoba Kui replied, "Stone gambling. Inside these stones, anything might be hidden. Some stones might contain Immortal Treasures; some might hold cultivation techniques or treasures. Basically, anything could be inside. Some are naturally formed Miracle Stones, while others are artificially made. So, it tests your observation and ability to detect what's inside. Then, you can bid for the stone; if you manage to cut out something, you'll strike it rich. If not, you'll lose out."

"Overall, it's like a game but quite fun. Ten years ago, I tried it once, and I was pretty lucky that time, made a big profit. With stone gambling, your eye is one thing, but luck is also crucial. There are stones you feel strongly have treasure inside, but when you cut, there's nothing. Others seem like they have nothing, yet you find something. It's really intriguing and hard to predict."

"That's exactly why people love playing it."

Tangyu smirked. He wasn't unfamiliar with stone gambling. It's a trade that exists on Earth. However, on Earth, the gamble is about whether there's jade inside, while here, it's whether there's treasure inside. Earth's stones are all naturally formed, whereas here, some are artificially made, making it more complex. Interesting, indeed quite interesting.

Tangyu had also played stone gambling once on Earth, but that was too simple for him. Here, stone gambling isn't so easy. Even Tangyu found it quite challenging.

Xian Yun thought for a moment, then asked, "So how do you distinguish a stone? Just relying on one's feeling isn't nearly enough, right? How do you use your eyes to determine if there's something inside?"

Tuoba Kui chuckled, "Well, this tests a person's experience and ability to judge details. However, there's always some variability. For instance, there's a slight difference between artificially made stones and naturally formed ones, but such differences are extremely hard to discern. Moreover, the probability of finding treasure in artificial stones is slightly lower than in natural ones. Exceptionally crafted artificial stones can be very deceptive."

"They can be made to seem very spiritual, making you feel there's a spiritual object inside, but in reality, there's nothing. Of course, sometimes there are treasures inside for real. Distinguishing such things and judging them relies on your own abilities. In similar situations, there might be two different outcomes. At such times, you rely more on luck. Judgment is just the first step; luck is the second."

"Of course, you could also play purely by luck. Stone gambling is mainly for fun and entertainment. If you really rely on this for gain, it's not very realistic. Some cultivators have lost their way gambling, got obsessed, and ruined themselves. This thing, play casually, don't take it too seriously, and winning or losing won't matter. As long as you don't play excessively, you won't lose much. Winning is a pleasant thing as well."

Xian Yun nodded, somewhat enlightened.

Xiao Yu and the others also turned their attention to the stones, thinking of trying them as well.

Tuoba Kui pointed to a few sections of stones and said, "Look, these stones are divided into seven sections. Six of them are priced fixedly; every stone has the same price. If you fancy a stone, you pay directly and can cut it. In the middle section, the stones are the least but are said to contain treasures in each. Of course, the price is high, and they're sold by auction. Anyone can bid, and the highest bidder wins."

"This style of play is actually the least rational. Some people deliberately raise prices to show off. Often, the treasures cut out aren't worth the price paid. The competition is too fierce in this type of play. However, these stones are most likely to contain rare treasures."

Tangyu smiled, "Since we're here, let's play a bit. It's something to pass the time, and finding some fun is good."

Tuoba Kui laughed, "Haha, it's rare for Brother Tangyu to be interested. Let's play together then. Let's see if Brother Tangyu's insight is better or mine."

"It must be mine," Tangyu said with a wry smile.

Tuoba Kui said, "That's not certain. Who's better or worse, we'll only know after we play."

Xiao Yu and the five others were also gearing up to play, finding the game quite interesting. They hadn't encountered such a style of play before.

The stone gambling area was bustling, with people continuously buying stones to cut. Most people, of course, didn't manage to cut out anything. Occasionally, some did cut something out, bringing forth cheers.

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