In the fireworks-filled March of Yangzhou, Yun Xian and his companions traveled day and night and finally arrived at the southern border by carriage.

It is the season when willow catkins are flying in the air in the southern border. It is foggy and everywhere is the river and lake surface, with catkins falling everywhere.

From north to south, the humidity suddenly became much heavier. Jiangshan didn't want to stay outside anymore because his fur was wet and uncomfortable.

After receiving the blood letter, everyone left in a hurry and didn't have time to say goodbye properly. Miss Liu took Yun Xian's face into consideration to avoid her having to rush all the way there by treasure ship, so she gave her this carriage and a ring that could allow monsters to stay inside.

"That's not right." Qiao Lingshan pulled her head back from the window, wondering, "Miaoshou Sect's business is spread across all four realms, and they're the biggest in the Southern Realm. If something really happened, why doesn't the cloth shop here look unusual?"

Not only was there nothing unusual, it even looked quite lively!

"Sugar rings! Sugar rings! Five taels each, thirteen taels for three!"

"Sir, I see you're a stranger. Are you traveling to the Southern Territory? Since you're here, why not use our map..."

"Recruiting servants! Those with spiritual roots are preferred!"

Qi Zhiye sat opposite him with his arms folded, saying, "Businessmen are cunning, how could I possibly let you see anything unusual?"

He still had a sour face, but his eyes kept drifting outwards, and he seemed to be a little curious about this place he had never set foot in.

"That's right." Feng Ye said, "Master's wife told us before she left not to trust anyone..."

"Feng Ye, I've tolerated you calling me Senior Brother." Qiao Lingshan said, "Why do you also call me Master's Wife? You're now on the same level as Senior Brother Su!"

Su Chi didn't seem to care about these names and said, "Nothing."

Not wanting to alert the enemy, everyone got off the carriage and walked halfway, but they were soon noticed to be acting strangely.

After staying in the Northern Territory for a long time, their clothing, behavior, and style gave them away somehow. People from the Southern Territory could tell at a glance that they were outsiders and would rush to sell their products to them, not missing out on any business opportunities.

But unfortunately, ever since Shi Mi cheated Yun Xian out of the 80,000 spirit stones, he has become a stingy miser and can't get any money out of him.

"These people are so annoying!" Qi Zhiye waved away the tenth salesperson and frowned, "Why don't others do this, but only we do?"

As he spoke, they passed an inn. A servant, wiping the door curtain with a cloth, said without turning back, "Once you've entered the city, don't accept that flyer. If you do, it means you're a fat sheep from outside, and you don't know those notorious scammers. Who else can they cheat?"

Her eyes seemed to have grown on the back of her head. She worked near the city gate and she didn't know how many stupid outsiders she had to remind every day, and how many people she saved from being cheated and losing everything.

"I admit I'm from another place." Yun Xian said with a smile, "I'm not a fat sheep. I'm very poor. Miss, thank you very much. May I ask, do you know where to go to Miaoshoumen?"

The servant soaked the cloth in cold water and scrubbed it. He said, "I suggest you find a reliable local to take over. Do you know anyone in the Miaoshou Sect?"

"Yes." Yun Xian said, "But he can't be contacted right now."

"This is going to be difficult." The servant stood up and frowned. "Well, first, find the most centrally located business, the one with the gold and silver grass prints at the door—remember, don't go in the other ones. Then, buy a guide paper crane and five high-grade spirit stones, or so. Then just follow the crane."

Qiao Lingshan asked in confusion, "Is the road difficult to find?"

Why do we need a paper crane to guide us?

"The road itself isn't difficult to find, but it's easy to get led astray." The servant pointed casually and said, "You'll see."

Yun Xian looked in the direction she pointed. In the distance, she saw a magnificent building with some kind of grass printed on it. She said, "Is this the Miaoshou Sect?"

"No." The servant said, "This is the female Shaoshoumen. Pay attention to the spacing, it's a little bit larger than the Miaoshoumen."

Everyone: “…”

The servant pointed to another place and said, "Everyone, take a look."

There was another turquoise building in the distance. Judging from the color scheme, it was exactly the same as Xue Lingxiu's. Qiao Lingshan said happily, "This is the real one?"

"No." The servant said, "This is Chao Shou Men."

Everyone: “?”

The first one is kind of interesting, but what the hell is this "won shou" thing?! Are they selling wontons?!

"There are various formations and spirit realms in front of every door. Of course, if you go a little further into the southern boundary, these things disappear. It's still the same, deliberately deceiving outsiders who come here because of their reputation." The servant shrugged and went back to cleaning the door. "So, don't be stingy with this little money, otherwise you might have to spend more spirit stones later~"

The tricks of the Southern Realm were too complicated. After Yun Xian thanked her, he could only do as she said and go to the Central Commercial Bank to buy a paper crane to guide the way. The paper crane flapped its wings twice and flew forward slowly with difficulty.

How much magic power can a small talisman crane with only five spirit stones have? It flies so slowly.

Qi Zhiye followed behind and was stepped on five times by Yun Xian. He dragged him to the front with a stern face and said, "Scams are so rampant in this small town, and no one is doing anything about it?"

"It's still money after all." Yun Xian was so used to having his collar pulled that he could even find time to speak mid-air. "Besides, it shouldn't be the kind of scam that would hurt or kill someone."

At most, it's a waste of money, like giving lectures and letting old men and women spend money to buy useless books. From all the way around, it seems to have become an industrial chain.

It's also fun to watch the swindlers and despicable outsiders fighting wits and courage.

Jiang Shan was in the ring, shouting angrily, "It's too humid here! I'm uncomfortable!!"

"Jiangshan, don't be anxious, okay?" Yun Xian's voice suddenly became extremely gentle. "When I get to Miaoshou Sect, I'll ask Brother Xue to build you a big garden! You can sit there every day, eat bamboo, sleep, and scratch your belly, and let others watch!"

Jiang Shan: "Okay. You have to do what you say."

Yun Xian: "Of course! When have I never done what I promised you? Jiangshan, how is your fur growing? How much do you weigh today? Are you still in pain? Be sure to tell me if there's anything!"

Everyone: “…”

Su Chi: “…”

They've been putting up with it for almost three months, and they still can't figure out why Yun Xian treats Jiang Shan so well! In terms of appearance, she's so rotten that even without a human form, you can tell she's not even half as good as Xue Lingxiu. In terms of temperament, she lacks Su Chi's hardworking, gentle, and considerate demeanor. And in terms of strength... well, she's certainly not bad, but she doesn't even think she'll need Jiang Shan's strength! Is it because she's a rare iron-eating beast? Isn't everyone rare in this world? Qi Zhiye is the only bald donkey who hasn't shaved his head!

It's really infuriating.

The group followed the paper crane from early morning to dusk, and finally saw the first gate of Miaoshou Gate when the last bright color in the sky was about to disappear.

It is no exaggeration to say that everyone was stunned for a moment when they saw the door.

Different from the extravagant style of Qiankun City with bright red, green and glittering gold, the buildings of Miaoshou Gate are all in light colors. There are three gates, each narrower than the other, guarding the inner sect, like a small city.

They don't show off their financial resources everywhere, but they do show off their financial resources everywhere. Every inconspicuous place looks incomparably expensive.

The stone statue at the door was made of a whole piece of white marble. Yun Xian didn't even dare to touch it, for fear of leaving fingerprints and being asked to pay compensation. For the first time, she deeply realized how rich Xue Lingxiu's family was. She couldn't help but cover her mouth, tears welling in her eyes.

"Luckily, I found someone so strong early on." Yun Xian choked up and said, "I must be nicer to Master Xue in the future!"

Qiao Lingshan looked around: "... Yun Xian, don't do this, it's so embarrassing!!"

Feng Ye complained: "You have said this three times if not five times."

As a result, every time after that, Xue Lingxiu was so angry that she almost vomited blood.

A servant at the gate spotted them and immediately came forward to greet them. True to the style of a great sect, even though Yun Xian wasn't dressed to look wealthy, the servant didn't recognize them. However, he still smiled warmly and said, "Fellow cultivators, you have come a long way. May I ask who you are looking for?"

"I'm looking for Xue Lingxiu." Yun Xian asked, getting down to business: "How is he? Is there anything wrong?"

"Master Xue has been fine lately. He just left home this morning and hasn't returned yet." The servant looked at them curiously and asked, "May I know your name? I'll report it immediately."

Yun Xian said: "I am Yun Xian."

"Ah! It's Miss Yun!" The servant immediately looked at her with a look that said, "So it's you, little one!" and chuckled, "Then you, sir, must be Qi Xingye, right? And this is Su Chi? Qiao Lingshan, and Feng Ye, right?"

Qi Zhiye's brows furrowed. "How did you know?"

"Young Master Xue has been talking about this for three months since he returned. Now everyone in the sect knows about it. He has made quite a few good friends in foreign affairs." The young servant said warmly, "Please come in! You must be tired from all the traveling. Come in and rest first!"

Everyone couldn't help but tighten their lips.

Xue Lingxiu usually showed disdain, but now...

At that moment, the familiar sound of horse hooves echoed not far away. The setting sun was as red as blood. A carriage stopped outside the door and someone got out.

Xue Lingxiu was wearing a thin dress and looked a little thinner, but her eyes were still as calm as the spring breeze. When she saw everyone, her eyes lit up at first, but then she frowned immediately: "Why are you here?"

"Brother Xue." Hmm? What do you mean, why are we here? Yun Xian sensed something was wrong and said, "Didn't you, Brother Xue, ask us to come and help?"

Xue Lingxiu said inexplicably: "I don't have any."

Yun Xian: “???”

She pulled out a letter from her bosom and said, "Fellow Daoist Xue, isn't this the letter you sent? The Miaoshou Sect incident has occurred. Come and rescue them quickly."

"No." Xue Lingxiu took the letter, her brows furrowed tighter and tighter. "You haven't seen my handwriting before? This handwriting is so ugly, how could it be mine?"

"..." Feng Ye saw that things were not going well and said weakly, "No, it was originally written in blood, so it's hard to preserve. The one in your hand, uh, was specially copied by Fellow Daoist Qi."

Qi Zhiye: “Humph!”

Xue Lingxiu: “.”

The scene suddenly became a little awkward.

"I still have the blood letter." Yun Xian saw that Qi Zhiye was about to start a storm, so he quickly interrupted the conversation and took out the blood letter. "This blood thorn is so large, it was really scary when I took it."

Xue Lingxiu took it and sighed again.

Yun Xian: "What's wrong?"

"I'm telling you guys, why are you so stupid at a time like this?" Xue Lingxiu tapped his palm with the handle of his fan and said, "First, I can't write this kind of thing; it's too ugly. Second, this isn't even stamped with the Miaoshou Sect's official seal, and you believe it?"

Yun Xian: “…”

Who knew your Miaoshou Sect even had an official seal!!! So who exactly led this group to the Southern Realm?!