Chapter 536 - Chapter 536: 528 (1/2)

chapter 536: 528

wang wanyan shook her head as well.

she cultivated the dragon elephant art, which progressed slowly. beneath the ancient banyan tree, she could enjoy a twentyfold increase in her cultivation speed. yet, beneath the open elm money immortal tree, she hadn’t reaped any benefits at all.

“my cultivation has improved a bit.”

xiao qing was the only one among the three who had gained significantly.

she practiced the medicine king sutra, which could absorb the massive medicinal qi of the elm money immortal tree to increase her cultivation level. over the three days, her cultivation had clearly advanced.

“opportunities and fortunes differ for everyone, i believe there’s a chance for everyone.”

qin niu consoled the two of them.

the elm money immortal tree still appeared unchanged, seemingly without any difference.

but qin niu keenly sensed that he had established a close connection with this immortal tree. he wasn’t sure whether it was because he had absorbed some of its special energies.

he led the trio up the steps, heading toward the inner parts of elixir city.

the ancient pines on both sides stood like guards of the city, stationed beside the steps to welcome and send off everyone entering and leaving elixir city.

the medicinal qi emitted by these ancient pines was also extremely rich, and the energy contained within their trunks far exceeded that of ordinary ancient trees. however, they paled in comparison to the elm money immortal tree – not by a small margin.

at the very least, the difference was more than a thousandfold.

owing to the imminent water and land dharma assembly, elixir city was already overcrowded.

one could see spirit qi realm experts with formidable auras everywhere.

there were also some who seemed like ordinary people, but the spirit qi realm experts following them acted with the utmost respect. this suggested that they were definitely not ordinary people; they were most likely immortal masters.

looking around, the streets spread in all directions with shops lined up on both sides.

the most numerous were various shops related to elixirs. some sold medicinal herbs, others sold charcoal and coal for alchemy, and there were even those selling books on crafting elixirs.

plenty of shops for elixir appraisal, material appraisal, elixir purchasing, and material purchasing could be seen everywhere as well.

there were also shops that specifically recruited alchemy apprentices, touting slogans that struck a chord in one’s heart.

if you don’t learn in a year, the tuition fee will be fully refunded.

in three years, you could become a pill alchemist, with guaranteed teaching and learning.

…

indeed, one industry sustains the residents of a region.

qin niu privately marveled at the thriving pill industry of elixir city. as long as one had money, it seemed any kind of elixir could be bought here.

“wanyan, after we attend the water and land dharma assembly, i’ll buy some elixirs that enhance cultivation for you and cai xian to take back.”

“if they’re too expensive, then don’t buy them.”

she always worried about spending too much.

such a deeply ingrained attitude truly wasn’t something that could change in a short time.

“look over there, how beautiful!”

xiao qing pointed toward a place ahead.

there, auspicious lights and mystical aura pervaded, and fairytale music wafted through the air. from a distance, one could see a reed platform surrounded by many people.

“that must be a preparation for the water and land dharma assembly; let’s go take a look,” qin niu suggested.

qin niu held his wife’s hand and walked towards the location.

xiao qing and chi xing followed closely behind.

upon closer approach, they saw seven or eight immortal maidens in white dresses on the reed platform, each veiled with gossamer scarves, adorned with beads and jade ornaments, dancing gracefully.

the area below the platform was already packed with onlookers.

one red-dressed immortal maiden floated in the air, about three feet above the surface of the reed platform. her red dress billowed, and ribbons fluttered as her hair cascaded loosely behind her, looking so stunningly beautiful she seemed otherworldly.

with a long flute in her hands, she played a tune.

the melody of the flute was melodious and soothing, bringing a sense of peace and clarity to the listeners, as if it could cleanse one’s soul.

“the eight performers on the platform are all immortal masters. it’s no wonder; this event is hosted by the hundred-tempering immortal sect, and even a casual display is such a grand event,” qin niu mused.

any sect that could produce an immortal master was already worthy of great respect. casually presenting eight immortal maidens, each a peerless beauty, was a treat for the eyes of all the males attending the water and land dharma assembly, an unprecedented visual feast.

“their movements are flowing, their demeanor serene; they’re truly beautiful!”