Ai Yinian from the second batch returned to Fulai Inn, went up to the second floor, and opened the door to Room A-3,

"I'm back."

Inside the room, a group of disciples from the Eternal Immortal Sect, led by Jiang Maodian from the fourth batch, had been waiting for a long time.

Jiang Maodian was a sword cultivator, but his aura wasn't as sharp as most swordsmen; it was very gentle, even overly so, giving off a somewhat effeminate impression. Added to his delicate appearance, from a distance, one might mistake him for a woman.

But he certainly was a man; his bone structure and Adam's apple could attest to that,

"Junior Brother Yinian, how was it?"

Ai Yinian said,

"It was as we initially suspected. Although this Peach Blossom Spring claims to be isolated, in reality, it's no different from those small towns in secular countries that frequently interact with the outside world. There is trade, and outsiders do reside here."

They noticed this as soon as they arrived.

Within the Peach Blossom Spring lies this ancient city, originally named 'Nanlai City.'

Inside Nanlai City, there are inns, restaurants, markets, government offices, post stations... everything a county should have. There is even a resident storyteller in their inn, telling various stories about gods and immortals from around the world every day.

No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like an isolated place.

Yet they had seen with their own eyes that this city was pulled from the void by lotus blossoms imbued with Daoist essence, descending onto this vast plain of the Little South Continent.

Jiang Maodian asked,

"Did you notice anything when ordinary people enter or leave Nanlai City?"

"Well, that's a strange thing. I watched at the city gate for quite a while and found that... people entering the city appeared out of nowhere, and those leaving disappeared instantly after crossing the gate, not knowing where they went."

"Appeared out of nowhere?"

Everyone was puzzled.

But Fan Wubing thought of a scenario... like model loading.

Hmm, the situation Ai Yinian described was very similar to model loading scenes in games. Characters appear and disappear out of thin air...

However, that clearly wasn't the reason here. He spoke up,

"Did you notice that the clothing, architecture, and style of the residents in Nanlai City resemble that of the Zhou Yue Dynasty from ten thousand years ago?"

"Zhou Yue Dynasty?"

The name stunned everyone because it was too ancient.

Fan Wubing, unable to cultivate for the last ten years without the 'tongue's desire,' learned of it from reading various books at Enlightenment Peak. He analyzed,

"Previously, a Daoist disciple mentioned that Peach Blossom Spring was built ten thousand years ago by villagers trying to escape war, and it became a blessed land with a wisp of Dao Ancestor's purple air. He also mentioned the famous Immortal Ascension Dynasty War from ten thousand years ago. It was a war between the Zhou Yue Dynasty and the Shangjing Dynasty to ascend as an Immortal Dynasty. Later, Zhou Yue was defeated, completely annexed, and disappeared from history thereafter."

"You mean Nanlai City was a territory of the Zhou Yue Dynasty ten thousand years ago?" Jiang Maodian asked.

Fan Wubing nodded,

"Yes. However, there are some puzzling aspects. The Daoist disciple said the city was built by refugees, yet the city clearly still has the government offices and other official institutions set up by the Zhou Yue Dynasty... Moreover, it's not something refugees could have established on such a scale."

"Indeed..."

Ai Yinian asked,

"Could that Daoist disciple have been lying?"

"That we don't know."

Jiang Maodian thought for a moment,

"Whatever the actual reason, it's not something we should be concerned with at the moment. For me, finding my own fortune in this blessed land is crucial. Junior brothers and sisters, do you have any thoughts on this?"

Ai Yinian said,

"According to the rules set by that gentleman... as long as we don't harm the locals, we, the outsiders seeking fortune, can compete with each other. It might be best to act together."

Jiang Maodian pondered,

"But if we act together, won't the efficiency be too low? We are five people, all different, and will encounter different fortunes. Acting together may cause us to miss our respective fortunes. But if we all act individually, we won't have support when facing danger. How about we divide into two teams based on strength?"

"Then how do we divide?" Ai Yinian asked.

Upon hearing the need to form teams, Fan Wubing instinctively thought Luo Qingyao would once again insist on teaming up with him. But to his surprise, Luo Qingyao was leaning out the window, watching the scenery outside and daydreaming...

"Junior Sister, Qingyao? Luo Qingyao!"

"Huh?" Luo Qingyao snapped out of it, "What is it, Senior Brother?"

"It's time to form teams."

Jiang Maodian said,

"Senior Sister Fu Manman and I are both Golden Core cultivators, so we'll each lead a team. Junior Brother Ai Yinian and Junior Sister Luo Qingyao are both at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. As for Junior Brother Fan Wubing... since you have no cultivation, perhaps... you should stay at the inn?"

Fan Wubing smiled,

"Senior Brother Jiang, no need to worry about me. I can manage a team on my own without any issues."

Luo Qingyao still said nothing.

The others were quite puzzled. Usually, Luo Qingyao would eagerly stick to Fan Wubing all day, so why was she silent and dazed this time? Hey, wake up, your good senior brother is going to be on a team by himself.

Jiang Maodian apologized,

"Junior Brother Wubing, I overlooked your feelings. Since you came to the blessed land, you naturally want to seek fortune too. Asking you to stay at the inn is really... how about you team up with me?"

Fan Wubing could sense that among them, Jiang Maodian seemed most eager for the fortune in the blessed land. Since he cared for his fellow sect members so much, Fan Wubing felt he should respond in kind,

"That's unnecessary, Senior Brother Jiang. I'm fine by myself. Trust me, I won't act recklessly."

"This... very well then."

At this time, Fu Manman, who hadn't spoken much, finally spoke up. She seemed a bit nervous, her voice was a little soft,

"Otherwise, how about you... you team up with me, is that okay?"

"Hmm..." Fan Wubing thought about it. Given his current situation, acting alone was indeed somewhat inappropriate.

The Blood Burning Skill's cultivation transformation had a time limit, and the Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill for recovery required time. It would be best to have someone to help buy some time.

"No problem."

"I... I'm not very good at talking with people, so... please take care of me."

Fan Wubing found it odd; she seemed a bit nervous, like someone with social anxiety... But she was so outgoing and cheerful when she was younger, wasn't she?

"Alright."

After forming the teams, Jiang Maodian wasted no time leaving the inn to seek fortune.

Fan Wubing patted the shoulder of the daydreaming Luo Qingyao,

"Junior Sister, what's wrong? Are you really going to act alone without saying anything?"

Luo Qingyao turned around, hesitatingly,

"Senior Brother... I think we've been too close recently. We need some time apart to cool down."

Huh?

Fan Wubing was shocked. Did those words actually come out of Luo Qingyao's mouth?

Lying with one look.

But Fan Wubing didn't press further. He knew Luo Qingyao was from the Changsheng Continent and now it seemed she joined the Eternal Immortal Sect mostly for a spot in the Peach Blossom Spring... She had her plans, which was understandable,

"Alright, as you wish."

"Senior Brother... you're not going to try to keep me here?" Luo Qingyao said with a mournful face, "I mustered great courage to reject you!"

"No matter what, business comes first."

Luo Qingyao then calmed down,

"Okay."

Then, she looked intently at Fu Manman,

"Senior Sister Manman, I'll lend Senior Brother to you for a few days. You have to protect him well!"

Fan Wubing frowned,

"What are you saying!"

Fu Manman solemnly nodded,

"No problem!"

"Don't take her words seriously!"

...

The five of them divided into three teams, heading in three different directions.

Standing on the street, the Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill sensed everything around.

If others came to this blessed land to "find" and "seek" fortune, then Fan Wubing came to "choose."

Thanks to a wisp of imperial dragon energy from Ye Yixian, the evolved Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill had its senses for qi significantly enhanced in all aspects. Not only could he sense the flow of immortal energy and the essence of blood, but he could also see innate blessings like the fortune of luck and postnatal blessings like the Glimmer of the Incense Fire God.

In essence, all "qi" became exceptionally clear.

Fortune is nurtured by the blessed land and naturally has "qi."

As long as it's "qi," it cannot escape Fan Wubing's Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill.

Walking down the street, everywhere he looked, he saw differing lights, thicknesses, and colors of qi, entwined around various objects, weaving a vast qi chessboard.

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