Chapter 1061 – Minding Other People’s Business (1/2)

Minding Other People’s Business

8/14 chapter!

The Soul Imprint was extremely difficult to refine but that didn’t concern Jiang Chen. With the Immortal Mark in his body, he was certain that the killer wouldn’t detect him. Besides, his dragon transformation skill had gotten unimaginably stronger. It might be able to refine anything, including Soul Imprints in the Heavens and Earth. So, he had been circulating the dragon transformation skill to try and refine it from time to time, believing that it would be completely absorbed in no time.

It was midday. The city was bustling with activities. There were also some who got here with their carriage, dressed up almost the same way as the Han villagers; they had also come here to exchange for Immortal Meta Stones. In this age, the existence of villages like Han Village was beyond counting.

Ordinary people were required to pay a certain amount in order to enter Yan City. According to the regulations set by the Prefecture, everyone who entered the city must pay a low grade Immortal Meta Stone. As for those cultivators who came from remote villages, a low grade Immortal Meta Stone was simply too expensive. So, no one would come here for fun because a low grade Immortal Meta Stone was enough to fuel one’s cultivation.

But due to Han Changling having good rapport with the guards, they were exempted from paying those expensive low grade Immortal Meta Stones.

“Chief, you are amazing! Even the guards gave you a friendly smile.” Han Cong looked over at Han Changling in admiration.

“That’s of course, I have lost count of how many herbs our village has given to the Prefecture. This is where I earn the reputation from.”

Han Changling stroked his beard and said proudly.

Inside Yan City was even busier than it looked outside. The streets were spacious. Although it was the first city Jiang Chen ever came to since his arrival in the Immortal World, he wasn’t interested in the city at all. His experience and knowledge was beyond what he was seeing here. Thus, he didn’t feel the need to observe around like a foreigner.

It wasn’t the first time the group had come to this city, so they didn’t look as excited as Han Cong who looked so exhilarated and full of energy. He moved closer to almost all the things that caught his attention

“Ah Cong, don’t wander around. We will head to the Prefecture first. After we’re done with the exchange, I will personally bring you around the city to have some fun,” said Han Changling.

“Alright, Chief.” Han Cong nodded.

The Prefecture was located at the central part of Yan City. With Han Changling, who was very familiar with the place, leading the way, they arrived at the gates of the Prefecture very quickly. Buildings and pavilions were erected behind the walls of the Prefecture. The huge gates looked majestic and there was a huge empty square right outside the gate. People normally wouldn’t even dare to approach the gates or hang around in this area aimlessly because it meant disrespecting the Prefecture—the noblest place in Yan City.

“What a majestic place.” Han Cong’s eyes glittered, this was his first time coming here.

“Ah Cong, don’t talk nonsense.” Han Second warned.

In this place, they had to be careful with their actions and gestures to avoid offending the Prefecture and ending their only source of precious Immortal Meta Stones.

Han Cong seemed shocked, retreated to join the back of the group and shut his mouth. Han Changling strode towards the gates and cupped his fists at the guards. “Brothers, we are from Han Village, we have brought some herbs from our village.”

“En, wait here, I’ll inform the steward.”

One of the guards said in an incomparably cold tone, turned and walked into the Prefecture. It was an honor to serve as guards of the Prefecture, which was why they all looked so arrogant and cold.

After a while, a group of people walked out from the inside. The leader among them wore brocade clothes. He seemed about Han Changling’s age with a fatter head and bigger ears, but had the face of a rich man. He also had the same cultivation base as Han Changling—half-step Earth Immortal.

Behind him were four or five bodyguards. None of them was weak as even the weakest among them was mid Human Immortal.

“You are Han Changling?”

The leader looked at Han Changling with eyes full of contempt.

“That’s right. These are the herbs sent by us personally from our village – Han Village. They are first-rate herbs. However, I wonder why Steward Wu hasn’t come out yet.”

Han Changlong cupped his fists quickly, fearing that he’ll show any signs of disrespect.

“I’m Huang Liu, the cousin of Steward Wu, you can call me Steward Huang. From now on, I will be handling all the trivial matters like this one.”

Huang Liu said, shaking his head, that the meat on his fat face started to shake as well. Adding his innate sense of superiority and proud-looking face, he was a typical scumbag. It gave Jiang Chen the urge to leave a shoe print on his face.

“So you are the cousin of Steward Wu, my apologies for the disrespect. Quickly get the herbs here, guys!” said Han Changling.

The group then swiftly pulled the carriage over and pulled the yellow cloth off, revealing numerous amount of first-rate herbs on the carriage.

“Steward Huang, what do you think about these herbs?” Han Changling asked with a smile.

“En, it’s not bad.”

Huang Liu nodded, and then ordered one man behind, “Give them the Immortal Meta Stones and bring the herbs inside.”

“Yes, Steward.”

The bodyguard threw a crude storage pouch that landed right on Han Changling’s hands.

“Many thanks, Steward Huang.”

Han Changling cupped his fists, and then opened to check the storage pouch like usual, but his facial expression changed the instant he looked inside.

“Steward Huang, this isn’t right.” Han Changling said with a frown.

“What’s not right?” Steward Huang asked impatiently.