"I'm new here and have a few questions to ask," Lin Xiuyuan said, cupping his hands in greeting. He then took out twenty or thirty spirit stones and handed them over, saying, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist. Could you please tell me about the situation here?"
Seeing Lin Xiuyuan's politeness and the small sum of money he received, the man's expression softened, a smile appeared on his face, and he readily accepted the spirit stones, saying, "No problem. The situation here is no secret. As long as you stay for two days, you will naturally find out."
Then he continued, "As you can see, we are gathered here to wait for a spot to enter the secret realm!"
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details. Is it because all the spots are reserved for sects and aristocratic families?" Lin Xiuyuan asked curiously.
"Yes, that's right. Although the secret realm is open to us this time, it's just to silence the gossip. The actual number of spots is very small, and most of them are reserved for those sects and aristocratic families..."
"Among our group, the earliest ones have been waiting for ten or twenty years. Now, most of us are waiting for a spot while also going out into the wild to try our luck..."
"As for the situation in the secret place, there are jade slips for sale in the camp. You can go and take a look when the time comes."
Lin Xiuyuan had anticipated this, so he wasn't too surprised.
After all, it was the cave dwelling left behind by a powerful demon in the Nascent Soul stage, and the sects and families of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, especially the Nascent Soul experts of the Five Elements Sect, coveted it immensely. Besides the treasures left by that great demon king, there were countless opportunities within; how could they possibly let it go to outside cultivators for nothing?
It is likely that most of these spots, apart from those of the Five Elements Sect, belong to their affiliated sects and families.
Releasing some slots now is merely to silence public opinion and prevent too much negative impact.
"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, fellow Daoist."
After learning all this, Lin Xiuyuan pondered for a moment, made up his mind, and headed straight for the depths of the camp.
It seems that Jin Haizong's trip to Yan Kingdom was indeed the right decision. Now they owe this favor, otherwise they don't know when they will get a spot.
No trace of demonic cultivators was found in the camp.
Because another entrance was discovered at the other end of Hundred Python Mountain, the righteous and demonic paths each occupied a secret entrance.
This is one of the reasons why a ceasefire was possible. Otherwise, with both sides converging at the same entrance, they would likely fight every few days, having to guard against the other side's schemes and plots.
Lin Xiuyuan walked into the depths of the camp, which was mostly inhabited by cultivators from sects and families. The buildings were simple, just like the bungalows where Lin Xiuyuan had lived before.
There are also many shops, making it resemble a small market. After all, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance camp has been established for about twenty years.
It is believed that after the opportunity at Hundred Python Mountain, as long as the righteous and demonic forces do not continue their great battle, the surrounding area will likely be invaded by cultivators from the Southern Continent, who will establish markets, further expand their sphere of influence, and gradually erode the land of the Southern Frontier.
Lin Xiuyuan found a shop, spent several hundred spirit stones to buy information about the secret place, and after taking a brief look, he continued walking straight towards the center of the camp.
As they approached the center of the camp, the security became increasingly tight, and the presence of many Foundation Establishment stage experts became apparent.
Beyond this area, the residences of large sects and aristocratic families are mostly located, with the Five Elements Sect naturally at the very center.
Lin Xiuyuan was stopped and questioned after taking only a few steps.
However, after invoking the name of the Golden Sea Sect, there were naturally no major problems. Accompanied and guarded by two guards, they arrived at the Golden Sea Sect's residence.
It is a large complex of mansions.
Not long after the report was made.
A handsome young cultivator stepped out; he possessed the cultivation level of the twelfth level of Qi Refining.
Huang Geng glanced at Lin Xiuyuan, a subtle glint of surprise flashing in his eyes, followed by a look of confusion. He asked, "Who is this fellow Daoist? May I ask why you have come to see me?"
Upon hearing this, the two guards behind Lin Xiuyuan cast sharp glances at him, and even their magical power surged, as if they were ready to suppress Lin Xiuyuan at any moment.
However, Lin Xiuyuan calmly handed over a jade slip and said, "This is a token given to me by Senior Chang. Please check and verify it, Fellow Daoist Huang."
"Fellow Daoist Chang?" Huang Geng's face showed a hint of doubt at just the right moment. He took the jade slip and examined it carefully, scrutinizing the spiritual energy fluctuations on it.
At this moment, a guard spoke up and asked, "Fellow Daoist of the Golden Sea Sect, is there any problem?"
Huang Geng put down the jade slip, cupped his hands and said, "There is no problem. This is a token from one of my sect's masters. This person has some connection with my sect. I'm sorry to trouble you two fellow Daoists."
"No trouble at all, it's my duty. In that case, I'll take my leave."
Upon seeing this, the two guards immediately dropped their guard, cupped their hands in greeting, and turned to leave.
"How should I address this fellow Daoist? Since he is my uncle and friend, then he is also my elder, hahaha."
Huang Geng looked at Lin Xiuyuan with a kind expression and bowed in greeting.
“Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken. How could I possibly deserve such a title? In the cultivation world, strength is paramount. Let us address each other as fellow Daoists. My name is Lin Xiuyuan. I have troubled you with my visit, Fellow Daoist Huang!”
Lin Xiuyuan did not presume to be arrogant and quickly returned the greeting with a bow.
"Hahaha, is that so? Then I will presume. But there's no trouble at all. After all, he is a friend of Uncle Chang. As a junior, how could I dare to say it's troublesome?" Huang Geng laughed heartily and continued:
"Fellow Daoist Lin's arrival is truly timely. The next time you enter the secret realm will be in about half a month!"
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