The sacred mountain is steep, shrouded in ethereal mist, and the mountain path is undeveloped and overgrown with wild grass.

Fortunately, she had the storage ring given to her by the little fairy boy Feng, otherwise she might not have been able to hold on even if she had any weight on her body.

Little Dragon was quite used to climbing mountains, keeping his head down and not complaining at all.

They encountered many wild beasts along the way. The bird spirits in the sky kept circling around because of the smell of snakes. Perhaps they had also caught a whiff of snake feather grass. They were able to escape danger without being attacked by a group.

Occasionally, one or two fools would be chopped into meat by Zhao Xi.

Wuhu!

LEVEL-UP!

Three hours later, they arrived at Qixing Town safely.

Seven Star Town was smaller than she had imagined; she could see the end of it at a glance. Perhaps because cultivators didn't need to eat, the only places for entertainment were inn rooms and teahouses. The rest consisted of densely packed cultivation techniques, weapons and equipment, spiritual herbs, and training grounds of different attributes.

As darkness fell, the stone lampposts lining the streets lit up with blue and white lights, reflecting a dazzling brilliance onto the jade brick pavement.

The cultivator was walking peacefully on the road when he suddenly ascended into the air on his magical artifact, leaving behind a dazzling trail of colorful light that startled Zhao Xi.

The whole world feels like experiencing a massive online game while wearing VR glasses.

The two booked a room at the only inn in Qixing Town, and with the recruitment notice that Feng Xiaoxian had written in advance, they returned to the central bulletin board.

Wow, what a huge notice board!

Zhao Xi craned her neck and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

The huge bulletin board was three meters high, covered with layers upon layers of glowing paper. Some of it was yellowed and torn, its light dim, as if it had been there for decades without anyone taking it down.

Major sects never have trouble recruiting members; only minor sects make their notices flashy and try so hard to attract attention.

These notices have been up for quite some time, so most people should already know about them.

Zhao Xi found a prominent spot, took out a charcoal pencil, and drew a striking border around the edge of the notice. She then stacked the notice on top and whispered to Long Zaizai, "You absolutely mustn't follow the headmistress's example!"

Hoshino tilted his head.

The job posting has been put up, but whether anyone will see it is another matter.

With her stomach rumbling, Zhao Xi decided to take the dragon cub to a restaurant to sample the delicacies of the immortal realm. After strolling along the long street that seemed to stretch on forever, she remembered that immortals practiced abstaining from grains.

There are places in this town that sell pet food, but there's really nothing for immortals to eat.

The pets' food consisted of raw, bloody meat and somehow wasted spiritual plants. A soggy plate of hay was enough to make anyone nauseous.

Hoshino's head drooped lower and lower beside him, looking restless and glancing left and right as if he were nervous about something.

Zhao Xi asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Didn't you just go to the outhouse?"

Hoshino's voice was barely audible: "Someone is watching us..."

Zhao Xi's spirits lifted, and she turned around to look.

Along the long street, several cultivators had set up stalls selling miscellaneous magical artifacts and spiritual plants. When no customers were around, they would close their eyes and meditate, their bodies radiating colorful spiritual light. Immortals came and went in the sky, and no one seemed to be paying any special attention to them.

Zhao Xi wanted to confirm in a low voice, "Could you have seen it wrong?"

Beneath her veil, Hoshino pouted and huffed, turning her head away. "I don't use sight, I use feeling, that's a feeling only dragons have... It seems like someone's been watching us ever since we entered town... Never mind! You wouldn't understand anyway~ Let's hurry back to the inn and hide! Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

He tugged at the hem of Zhao Xixiang's upper garment, urging her repeatedly.

"Alright, alright, stop pulling! These clothes don't fit properly to begin with, and if you tear them any more, I'll have nothing to wear! Let's go back to the inn, and I'll cook you something delicious!"

Zhao Xi was extremely worried that Xingye would be snatched away on the street. Disliking that the little dragon cub's short legs were too slow, she hoisted him onto her shoulder and rushed into the inn.

Their figures had just disappeared at the entrance of the inn.

In the darkness at the corner of the long street, a man also wearing a veiled hat and face mask silently appeared.

He wore a magnificent plain-colored robe, with a white top over a dark blue silk gown embroidered with coral, seaweed, and dragon motifs.

The wind stirred the light veil beneath his hat, lifting a corner to reveal his breathtakingly beautiful face.

He walked to the bulletin board, his narrow, phoenix-shaped eyes scanning the newly posted notice.

Beast Park is hiring trainers.

Job requirements:

1. Proficient in various cultivation techniques, able to help young demon beasts develop demon cores.

2. Show love and patience to cubs.

3. You need to pass the entry test.

Employee benefits: Good food, 5-day work week, 2-day weekend, salary negotiable.

"Oh……"

A snicker, its meaning unclear, came from beneath the veil.

He reached out from under his wide sleeves and tapped lightly with his fingertips.

The notice turned into pulp, flowed down the wall, and evaporated into the air.

Shortly after the mortal and the black water dragon cub entered the inn, he followed them in and went to the counter.

A cool voice came from under the veil: "Give me a superior room, and don't disturb me."

...

I wonder what kind of treatment that trainer wants.

The Beast Garden was in dire financial straits, and Zhao Xi had finally managed to acquire some spirit stones, which she planned to spend on food, clothing, and other necessities for her business trip.

She only asked for the cheapest room.

The bed, alchemy furnace, weapon-refining furnace, and door were each in one of the four corners, with a few meditation cushions placed in the middle. Apart from that, the room was empty.

It would be an exaggeration to describe their home as being completely destitute.

As long as there's a place to shelter from the wind and rain, that's fine, anyway...

She happens to have all the furniture...

Zhao Xi wanted to put the old things aside. She touched the wooden bed with her finger and felt a handful of dust. She clapped her hands in disgust.

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