Three days later.

The Dharma Ship of the Mirror Snow Pavilion slowly docked.

The cultivators on the ship all eagerly poked their heads out, their faces full of excitement.

After more than half a month, they finally reached their destination, the sacred land for independent cultivators — 'The Vast Sea Immortal City.'

A towering, majestic city gradually expanded in their view.

Even the nearby mountains appeared like mere mounds in comparison to the grand city.

The Vast Sea Immortal City spans thousands of acres, beneath which lies a large Tier Three High-Grade Spirit Vein.

However, not everyone can enjoy the Spiritual Qi supplied by the Tier Three High-Grade Spirit Vein; only a select few high-tier cultivators residing in the center of the city have the privilege to do so.

The Tier Three Spirit Vein is almost exclusively enjoyed by Golden Core Ancestors and Masters of the Fake Pill.

Besides, there are several branches of Tier One and Tier Two Spirit Veins within the city.

The entire Vast Sea Immortal City is shrouded under a Tier Three Grand Array, emitting a bluish glow of rippling light.

Mist enshrouded, Immortal Qi abundant.

"Finally back!"

"I'm suffocating; I was almost rotting at the bottom of the ship!"

"I must go to the largest 'Red Dust Garden' in the Vast Sea Immortal City to relieve my pent-up emotions."

"I swear I'll never go to the Yunze Wilderness again; it's such a damnable trap."

...

On the Dharma Ship, countless cultivators transformed into streams of light, eagerly flying towards the Immortal City with their flying spiritual artifacts.

Qin Ming came to the deck, standing with his hands behind his back, quietly gazing at the city below.

A moment later.

Wu Jiang and Mu Ruyin approached, smiles on their faces, coming to Qin Ming's side.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, shall we also set off? The Spirit Nest Islands are still a distance away from the Vast Sea Immortal City."

"The Mirror Snow Pavilion's Dharma Ship can only bring us here; we'll have to travel the remaining distance ourselves." Wu Jiang explained respectfully.

Qin Ming chuckled, nodding, "Please wait a moment, I need to say farewell to someone, then we'll go to the Spirit Nest Islands together."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, please go ahead, we'll wait here." Wu Jiang nodded in agreement.

At this moment.

Gu Qingzhao in white garments, along with Shopkeeper Liao, also came out.

Gu Qingzhao exuded a cool elegance.

She walked slowly to Qin Ming, her starry eyes smiling, "A thousand miles sent, yet we must part. Fellow Daoist Qin, it seems we must separate here."

"Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Gu for the arrangements over these days, Qin is not ungrateful," Qin Ming also smiled slightly.

Gu Qingzhao said, "What's this little favor worth? After all, Fellow Daoist Qin is now an honorary guest elder of our pavilion; such arrangements are deserved. Whenever you have clarity in mind, I welcome you to formally join our pavilion."

"I await you in the Vast Sea Immortal City."

"Thank Fellow Daoist Gu for the kind offer; once I've settled down, Fellow Daoist Gu is also welcome to visit anytime, since it's not far," Qin Ming said with a carefree smile.

Gu Qingzhao nodded, "Certainly."

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Qin, what do you mean by this?"

"Not inviting me?"

"Have you forgotten me?"

Shopkeeper Liao pretended to show a look of dissatisfaction.

"Haha, how could I, you're always welcome, Shopkeeper Liao."

"But at the moment, I haven't found a place to settle yet."

Qin Ming chuckled as he spoke.

"If Fellow Daoist Qin encounters any difficulty, feel free to find me in the Vast Sea Immortal City." Gu Qingzhao finished speaking, took out two jars of Spirit Wine and some Spirit Tea from her storage pouch, and handed them to Qin Ming, "Here's a small gift for Fellow Daoist Qin's journey."

"May Fellow Daoist Qin's Immortal Dao remain ever prosperous."

Qin Ming accepted the items, feeling warmth in his heart, and cupped his hands, "No need for you two to see me off."

...

Wu Jiang and Mu Ruyin watching from the side were deeply shocked, not expecting the Mirror Snow Pavilion Master to personally bid farewell.

Moreover, it seemed there was a deep relationship between the two parties.

Fellow Daoist Qin was becoming increasingly mysterious in their hearts.

Bidding farewell to Gu Qingzhao, the three of Qin Ming embarked on their flying spiritual artifact towards their destination at the Spirit Nest Islands.

Initially, the three's flying speed was quite synchronized.

But after half a day, Wu Jiang and Mu Ruyin's speed noticeably slowed down, completely being left behind by Qin Ming.

The difference was not only in mana cultivation, primarily the flying spiritual artifact had great disparity.

At this flying speed, it would take at least three more days to reach the destination.

Therefore, Qin Ming simply let them on his Spiritual Light Shuttle.

Wu Jiang and Mu Ruyin, riding a top-grade flying spiritual artifact for the first time, revealed excited expressions.

Thus.

The speed of their journey improved significantly.

...

Wei Country's territory is divided into twelve divisions, under which three hundred and sixty districts are administered.

The Spirit Nest Islands are located at the northernmost border of Jiangbei Dao, shrouded in eerie mist to the north, while the east flows into the East Sea.

One day later.

Qin Ming, riding the Spiritual Light Shuttle, arrived over the Spirit Nest Islands.

A vast and boundless expanse of lakes and rivers appeared.

Countless islands were scattered like stars.

Rivers and streams formed a dense network, with many ships traveling, presenting a picture of boats racing against the current.

The lake surface glimmered, reflecting like blue sky and white clouds.

Quite different from the Yunze Wilderness.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, we've reached the Spirit Nest Islands, I'd like to invite you to my home," Wu Jiang returned to his hometown, taking a deep breath, and excitedly invited Qin Ming.

"Though our Wu Family isn't a major cultivation family, we occupy a Spirit Island with a Tier One High-Grade Spirit Vein; you can visit if you don't mind."

On hearing this, Qin Ming said, "Oh? Wasn't it said that the Spirit Nest Islands are under the jurisdiction of the Zhao Family cultivation family?"

"Not only that, before the Zhao Family took over these islands, several families and independent cultivators were already living here."

"The ownership of these islands naturally remained in their hands."

"Of course, under Zhao Family's jurisdiction, the quality of the Spirit Islands naturally improved a bit."

"For example, our Wu Family has lived here for generations over the past century; Red Jade Spirit Island has also been occupied by our clan up till now."

"I see," Qin Ming nodded thoughtfully.

Then.

He said to the two, "Fellow Daoists, you go back to your family first, I have some matters to attend to."

"Uh~ Fellow Daoist Qin really won't visit my humble abode?" Wu Jiang was momentarily anxious.

Qin Ming smiled casually, "Haha, no need to worry, Fellow Daoist Wu, I'm just going to browse around the Celestial River Market nearby."

"Give me a message tomorrow."

Seeing Qin Ming's determination, Wu Jiang reluctantly said, "Alright, Fellow Daoist Qin, I have to return to my clan."

"I'll meet with Fellow Daoist Qin tomorrow."

After saying that.

Wu Jiang and Mu Ruyin each activated their flying spiritual artifacts, bidding farewell to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming gazed at a Spirit Island below and propelled his mana towards it.

The Celestial River Market doesn't belong to Zhao Family's industry; it was built by the many local Qi cultivation clans of the Spirit Nest Islands who have long been exchanging resources here, attracting many outsiders and independent cultivators, expanding the market gradually.

The Celestial River Market is situated on a Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Vein Island.

The island covers over ten thousand acres.

The market is quite popular, at this moment, it was already crowded.

Qin Ming drove the Spiritual Light Shuttle and descended down.

"This Fellow Daoist, upon entering the market for the first time, you need to pay two Spirit Stones," the guard at the market entrance said respectfully, seeing Qin Ming at the late-stage qi cultivation.

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