Chapter 466 Shuiyun Prefecture - Shuiyun Immortal Capital
Taihu Lake boasts a well-developed water system, with crisscrossing rivers and lakes resembling a chessboard. The convenient transportation network facilitates frequent exchanges between various regions, greatly promoting commercial prosperity.
The Azure Cloud Sect is one of the seven righteous sects, located west of the Northern Broken Realm Mountains and south of the Endless Ice Plains, and it controls five states.
Shuiyun Prefecture is one of the prefectures with the richest water resources.
For six months of the year, the area is shrouded in mist and vapor, resembling a dreamlike fairyland, hence its alternative name, "Yunmengze".
And the capital of a state.
Its name is—【Water Cloud Immortal Capital】!
With an area spanning over 100 kilometers and a permanent population of nearly 10 million, this is a typical "Taihu-scale" city. In comparison, even a city with a few hundred thousand people like Chiyuan is considered a large city.
The population gap between the two sides is too large, and there are many differences in many places.
Especially their living conditions.
People in Shuiyun come and go in a hurry. From peddlers to high-ranking officials, everyone looks like they are busy with their own affairs. Even the hawkers are shouting at the top of their lungs.
As if afraid that pedestrians wouldn't hear, the market was quite chaotic due to the flow of people, but it also had a strong local flavor, developing in an orderly manner amidst the chaos, and was not entirely a mess.
If the city of Chiyuan was modeled after Taihu Lake and thus began to have both immortals and mortals living together, the purpose was to cultivate more seedlings of the right age with spiritual roots.
After all, it is a land of spiritual veins, brimming with spiritual energy.
It can be described as a place of outstanding people and abundant resources. Children born here after ten months of pregnancy have a greater chance of possessing spiritual roots than children born in places without spiritual veins.
Over time, the number of cultivators naturally skyrocketed.
If the mortals of Shuiyun City can be described as busy, then the cultivators here are practically born with innate divine bodies, and almost everyone has thick dark circles under their eyes.
He looked exhausted, as if he hadn't rested in a long time.
Qi Refining cultivators are at the bottom of the exploited hierarchy, Foundation Establishment cultivators are a little better off, but they are still in the lower middle class in this "Water Cloud Immortal Capital". Only Core Formation cultivators are much better off.
To truly establish oneself here.
When arriving in a new place, the most important thing is to find out how many powerful people there are. Wang Yu follows the philosophy of "great seclusion in the city" and gets close to the world to avoid being too high and mighty and losing his original intention.
Shuiyun Xiandu is divided into a core area, an inner city, an outer city, and a shantytown.
The quality of the four areas can be judged by the spiritual vein environment.
The core area contains multiple fourth-order spiritual veins, and the city lord's mansion is located there. It is guarded by three Nascent Soul experts who all come from the Biyun Sect.
The inner city has about twenty third-order spiritual veins, which are enough for Golden Core cultivators to establish themselves here.
The spiritual veins in the outer city are more scattered, and due to the large number of people, the range that the spiritual veins can radiate is quite limited.
Most of the cultivators are Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment cultivators, living in areas radiated by spiritual veins, which are divided into a circular stepped range with high to low spiritual energy concentration.
The shantytowns are mostly inhabited by ordinary people, or by some Qi Refining cultivators who have offended others; they are also the poorest and most impoverished areas.
at this time.
Wang Yu walked straight into the marketplace from the south gate and was momentarily stunned.
The warmth and comfort of everyday life are what truly soothe the human heart.
Cultivators are also mortals, far from being able to detach themselves from the world. They can neither live in seclusion nor achieve longevity.
Ultimately, we are all just ordinary people.
As the first rays of sunlight fall in the morning, the city becomes even more lively, with steaming hot steamed buns, rich and fragrant soy milk, snow-white tofu pudding, and savory mutton noodles.
Wang Yu had forgotten when he last ate.
My mouth watered instantly.
He stroked the Heart of the Sea Ring for a while and searched through its countless treasures for quite some time, but still couldn't find any ordinary silver or gold, which made him feel disappointed.
I'm not afraid of being laughed at if I tell anyone.
The fact that a dignified demon lord couldn't even get a meal from a mortal demonstrates that Wang Yu has a very strong moral compass towards mortals. Why add insult to injury to someone who is already suffering?
Conversely, if it is a shop run by a monk.
Can eating a few bites really bankrupt you?
Just as Wang Yu turned to leave, a clear voice suddenly rang out.
"Hey, you're dressed pretty well, how come you don't have money for breakfast? I'll treat you!"
Wang Yu looked back.
Among the passing crowd, she wore a light pink cloud-shaped dress, her hair styled in a cross-shaped updo, with striking features and clear, bright eyes, making a deep impression at first glance.
If this face were on a courtesan, it would surely amaze everyone.
The sight of it on an unmarried girl gave off the air of a prostitute who didn't uphold traditional virtues, and Wang Yu immediately looked on with curiosity.
"Invite me? Really?"
"certainly."
The girl was accompanied by two equally delicate and pretty maids. Wang Yu could sense their spiritual energy; they were probably martial maids in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.
She must be at least a wealthy girl from a family that produces Golden Core cultivators.
Although he was in seclusion to heal his wounds upon his arrival, Wang Yu did not mistreat himself and had no social anxiety whatsoever.
—Let's eat!
"Let's start with a bowl of mutton vermicelli, three beef pancakes over there, one serving of sweet, savory, and spicy tofu pudding, ten meat-filled buns, and that glutinous rice chicken... this red date steamed cake... and that..."
The girl was a little annoyed, not because she couldn't afford it, but because the other party seemed to be treating her like a kind-hearted pig to be slaughtered, which was too much.
He immediately walked over to Wang Yu and poked his arm with his finger.
"Hey, you're as skinny as a bamboo pole, how can you finish all this?"
"Just try it out. Even if I ate it every day, I wouldn't be able to get used to it."
Soon after, the items were delivered one after another.
The small square tables along the street were all filled with food, and Wang Yu ate the buns with both hands, as if he were a starving ghost reincarnated, at an incredibly fast speed.
Little did they know, she was reminiscing about the food she ate when she was a spirit slave.
The steamed buns at Shuiyun Xiandu... are not as good as those at Hanxue Peak.
Then.
When eating other foods, he ate much more slowly, showing that he was really savoring them, but after a few bites, Wang Yu frowned.
His senses were too acute; he could feel all sorts of "defects" in the food in his mouth. If he really wanted to satisfy his appetite, he would have to find proper spiritual food to feast on.
This time, however, it was the taste of everyday life that I experienced, and I finished the meal in no time.
The girl stared wide-eyed.
"You can eat so much, how come you're so thin? How do you do it?"
"Is there anything else, Miss, regarding your physical condition?"
"fine."
"Then I'll take my leave now. Thank you for your hospitality."
Seeing that Wang Yu was about to leave, she quickly asked again.
"What's your name?"
"We've only just met, why bother with the formalities of address? If fate allows, I'll tell you next time."
After saying that, Wang Yu, dressed in white, disappeared into the crowd. The two maids beside him were quite indignant.
"Miss, this man is so arrogant."
"Exactly, why invite him to eat? We haven't even finished our work at the shop yet."
The girl raised her eyebrows.
"What do you know? This person's temperament is completely different from Shuiyun's. He must be from out of town, and he is very likely a cultivator."
"So what if they are cultivators? There are more than a million cultivators in the Water Cloud Realm."
"Our Dou family is not bad either; we have more than two hands' worth of Core Formation cultivators."
"Oh, let's go, let's go, I'm not talking to you guys anymore."
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"The Dou family of Xishan?"
Wang Yu seemed lost in thought amidst the crowd.
I didn't expect to meet the main character so soon. Could it be that he has a connection with the Dou family? As for what he said to Yin Gui about slaughtering the Dou family to avenge her, it was just a joke.
It shouldn't be taken seriously. The other party probably just wants him to perform the ancestral rites on their behalf. Yin Gui also has parents and relatives, so it's true that he should take a look at them.
Of course, Wang Yu's primary focus should be on healing his injuries.
Shuiyun Immortal City is, after all, a righteous city. As a demonic cultivator with a completely shady background, he shouldn't easily reveal his power. Besides, he needs a lot of time to digest the resources he has accumulated during this period.
While pondering, Wang Yu first exchanged some low-grade spirit stones for some mortal currency, and then went into a clothing customization shop to buy some ordinary clothes to cover up.
Upon hearing Wang Yu's request to have a complete set of clothes made, and not just one set, the shopkeeper shook his head repeatedly, indicating that Wang Yu was completely wrong.
The shipping time isn't that fast; it will take at least seven days.
Wang Yu said nothing, but pulled out a lump of gold. The shopkeeper shook his head repeatedly, indicating that he was completely wrong and that the delivery time was not that slow; it could be completed before nightfall.
I spent the whole afternoon looking for a house for my son. Finally, I found a nice two-courtyard house on the outskirts of the city. It was near a shantytown and the security was so-so.
In the event of a major incident, the protective array of Shuiyun Immortal Capital cannot protect this area, which is a drawback for ordinary people or cultivators.
For Wang Yu, however, this is an invaluable advantage.
It's perfect for him to run away at any time, and it's also convenient for him to go out of the city to do something.
After disguising himself as an ordinary person, Wang Yu moved in that very day.
Considering the large number of cultivators in Shuiyun Immortal Capital, and assuming they all had the habit of digging underground meditation rooms, Wang Yu did not dig any more, but instead set up a feng shui array in a side room.
The main focus is on shielding one's aura and demonic energy fluctuations, since his cultivation doesn't rely on the external environment; he can simply let the demonic energy grow slowly in the placement menu.
He focused his energy primarily on comprehending supernatural powers and secret techniques.
【Zhou Tian Xing Chen Condensing Arrow Technique】, 【Lei Huo Tian Shu Secret Technique】, 【Gui Xu Yin Tian Zhou】.
These three supernatural techniques can be mastered quickly and have an advantage in cultivation, while others such as the [Dragon Emperor Fist], [Ice Prison Demon Seal], and [Immortal Spirit Body] require a lot of time to comprehend.
It's not worth spending time on these few supernatural abilities.
Wang Yu also brought up the Heart Sutra to the forefront of his cultivation plan, as his spiritual realm had remained at the "Third Realm - Immaculate Realm" for quite some time.
After integrating his accumulated killing intent over the years, the Asura Dharma Intent is currently in the minor completion stage. To achieve perfection, the mere seven placement slots are simply not enough.
Therefore, they can only be sorted according to their importance and urgency.
The three fundamental cultivation techniques cannot be avoided. The Yinming Demon Dragon Technique and the Ancient Soul Technique occupy two spots, and the remaining two spots will be used to satisfy the needs of cultivating secret techniques.
Wang Yu immediately activated the Guixu Hidden Heaven Curse and the Heavenly Lock.
They comprehended the two Void Daoist teachings at the same time.
This day marked February of the 18th year of Wang Yu's life as an ancestor. It was quite unexpected that he would leave the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect after less than twenty years as an ancestor.
Before going into seclusion, his magical energy amounted to 12,200 drops.
At this rate of cultivation, it would take about sixty-five years to advance to the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage. This speed is already considered fast compared to the breakthrough time of other Nascent Soul cultivators, which often takes a hundred years.
Moreover, he has a lot of Nascent Souls in reserve.
The ability to refine a Longevity Blood Infant Pill using fourth-order Human Pill Technique at any time, and then consume it to cultivate a Nascent Soul, is a thoroughly demonic act.
If you're doing this in Shuiyun Xiandu, you need to be extra careful.
As long as he doesn't interact with external spiritual energy, hiding his own existence is quite easy.
After practicing in this way for several days, Wang Yu recited the Prajna Sutra daily, trying his best to eliminate the influence of the Refining Heaven Intent, thus weakening the demonic flames.
Although the recovery is slow, it is progressing steadily.
And he unexpectedly discovered a benefit.
The physical body is caught in a struggle with the demonic flames, and is in a strange state of constant destruction and recovery, similar to the effect of using the evil energy to temper the body in the Burial Pit Secret Realm back then.
The only thing to be careful about is that too much of a good thing can be bad.
Once his physical body is fully restored, Wang Yu will need to replenish a large amount of life essence; otherwise, he risks shortening his lifespan.
The body-refining effect of the Heavenly Demon Flame was merely an unexpected bonus.
It's best to resolve this as soon as possible.
That day.
Several thugs dressed in a shady manner knocked on Wang Yu's door, the new homeowner. Before they could even speak, Wang Yu, who was in seclusion in his quiet room, sensed that these people had a clear purpose.
I quickly understood the reason.
"I flaunted my wealth when I bought the house..."
He then shook his head and chuckled. It's easy to be careless when your cultivation level is high. Some gold and silver items are completely insignificant in his eyes, but they are a great fortune in the eyes of ordinary people.
"It seems that one's mindset also needs to be adjusted in time, otherwise the idea of a great hermit living in the city is just a joke."
A moment later.
Two more jujube trees appeared in the courtyard. Wang Yu, unusually, did not use the Ice Dragon Flame to do it for him, but instead tamped the soil down himself, muttering to himself.
"I hope you'll reap a sufficiently sweet harvest next year!"
The days passed by one by one.
Since Wang Yu's cultivation does not require meditation, and the practice of the Heart Sutra can be done anytime and anywhere, and since he was idle anyway, Wang Yu specially rented another shop nearby in order to integrate into life.
He started a liquor business, and all he had to do was pick some thatch outside the city, melt in some low-grade spirit stones or ordinary spirit pills, and he had excellent liquor.
It also has the effect of strengthening the body. Even though it is a bit expensive, the business is very good. There are many regular customers. In just three months, it has become a nickname on this street.
Boss Wang, Wang Ganzi, Brother Jiu... and so on.
Occasionally, he would encounter people who came to him for a treat, and the two jujube trees in his courtyard that grew increasingly lush proved the fate of these people.
He fed a mere amount of mortal flesh and blood to zombies, but they all felt it lacked spiritual energy.
Over time, the reputation of Boss Wang having the protection of a cultivator spread, after all, those vanished thugs couldn't have been dealt with by an ordinary, skinny guy.
He must have powerful backers!
—Three years later.
Wang's Herbal Wine Shop.
With his new beard, Wang Yu had become much more robust and no longer looked like a frail willow that would be blown away by the wind. His handsome appearance and considerable wealth attracted many matchmakers to his door.
He was an orphan, yet possessed immense wealth.
Isn't that a hot commodity?
Wang Yu declined all offers, claiming he was in seclusion to heal his injuries and not truly entering the mortal world. At this moment, there were already two employees in the wine shop helping the customers buy and bottle the wine.
Wang Yu lay on the old chair, holding a teapot, basking in the warm spring sun, leisurely enjoying life.
(End of this chapter)
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