Although Qi Zhiheng and his companions' speedboat wasn't very aesthetically pleasing, its speed was undeniably much faster than a horse's. It could travel three or four times faster than a horse.

In just one day, the two arrived at the next city.

The first thing Qi Zhiheng did upon arriving in the city was to sell a few pills.

Cities closer to the capital are generally more prosperous, so Qi Zhiheng's small amount of pills wouldn't cause much of a stir here.

Therefore, Qi Zhiheng would sell a small batch of pills in each city he visited. By the time he arrived in the imperial city, he had amassed a considerable fortune compared to ordinary spiritual cultivators.

When Qi Zhiheng arrived in the imperial city, he had already accumulated more than three hundred spirit stones.

At this time, the imperial city was bustling with people, and young people could be seen everywhere coming to take the exam.

Qi Zhiheng and Yang Yitian arrived at the foot of Yuanshengyuan Mountain, where a stone tablet was erected with the three characters "Yuanshengyuan" inscribed on it!

With the stone tablet as the boundary, the scene on the other side was completely different from the bustling area where they stood. No one dared to set foot on the territory belonging to Gensei-in.

The area surrounding the Yuansheng Academy is considered the most prosperous area in the imperial city. Even the location of the imperial palace of the Holy Liang Kingdom cannot compare to it, which shows how extraordinary the status of the Yuansheng Academy is in the country.

Looking at the endless mountain range, Yang Yitian asked, "Where is the Source Academy?"

Qi Zhiheng had previously mentioned it to his great-grandfather, and replied, "Yuansheng Academy is located amidst these mountains."

Genseiin is nestled deep within these mountains, making it impossible for ordinary people to find. Leaving aside the numerous hardships and dangers along the way, even those traveling with them could be deadly threats; after all, this is a selection process, not a leisurely stroll.

The two strolled around the area.

Qi Zhiheng looked at the crowd that was almost brushing past him and sighed, "With so many people, it will probably be difficult to find a place to stay."

Yang Yitian looked at the buildings here with a newfound interest.

Having seen countless skyscrapers on Earth, I have a greater appreciation for this ancient and charming style.

"Let's go somewhere more secluded first, there are too many people here." Qi Zhiheng pulled Yang Yitian along to prevent them from getting separated.

The two walked through several more streets. This place was indeed remote, but there were very few inns.

The surrounding environment was terrible, and it was completely different from the bustling city I had just been in.

There was even an open-air cesspool! The smell was indescribable...

Qi Zhiheng frowned: "It seems there's a reason why this place is so remote. Let's go somewhere else."

Yang Yitian agreed to leave; who would want to be next to this cesspool!

Qi Zhiheng was not satisfied with the current situation here and just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

Seeing that Qi Zhiheng was in a bad mood, Yang Yitian comforted him, "If you're not afraid of sleeping in the wild, are you afraid of not finding an inn?"

Qi Zhiheng paused, then chuckled softly, "It seems I've been obsessed; you're right."

He immediately felt enlightened, as if he had realized something. The surrounding spiritual energy surged and gathered, rushing into his body.

The surrounding sounds disappeared from his ears, and Qi Zhiheng felt as if he were all alone. He emptied his mind and fully immersed himself in this moment of enlightenment.