On the road.
Little Crane and Luoshuang started chatting casually, mostly about Chen Xun. Even Little Crane didn't know what the eldest brother was up to, only that she was to lead this transaction.
Luoshuang was completely at ease now, having already contacted her senior through the Void Transmission Disk; she had arrived early.
The transaction turned out to be simple: goods exchanged for money, and the rest was about building relationships.
Luoshuang wanted to see the layout of Trash Island, as it concerned future cooperation. Little Crane was quite adept at conversation, only revealing half of what she knew, leaving the rest to Luoshuang's imagination.
As they talked, they couldn't help but speculate about what Chen Xun was doing in the city, as there had been no prior information.
...
Li Chen Island, Elemental Immortal City, Heavenly Immortal Tower.
This tower stood a hundred feet tall and covered a vast area. The owner had a significant background, and rare exotic beasts could be tasted here.
It was said that as long as you had spirit stones, you could even eat the Flood Dragons of the Eight Veins from the Mengmu Sea Region here.
However, this statement once led to the Heavenly Immortal Tower being surrounded by the Flood Dragons of the Eight Veins, and even the inspectors only dared to mediate.
In any case, this matter was left unresolved, and no Flood Dragons ever appeared in the tower, but the joke spread, and the owner remained unscathed.
The interior of the Heavenly Immortal Tower was quite elegant, with exquisite carvings and an ancient charm, costly to build.
There was a faint celestial music lingering inside, calming the mind.
Even the attendants were at the Golden Elixir phase, and there were even cultivators at the Elemental Infant phase, which naturally made the expenses high.
The seats were all surrounded by formations, spaced far apart to avoid disturbance, and the private rooms were countless.
In the center, there was a high platform with formations, resembling a night sky, with a hazy moon and surrounded by flowers, birds, and trees.
At this moment, several men were playing flutes under the trees, their clothes fluttering in the breeze, creating a beautiful picture.
In front of them, under the moonlight, a group of fairies danced gracefully, their water sleeves swirling, as if countless petals were floating down, swaying gently, each petal carrying a trace of fragrance.
Chen Xun sat by the window in a high pavilion, with a pot of celestial brew on the table, drinking alone.
However, the wine in his cup was not as warm as health tea, but rather cold, leaving the surroundings seemingly blank.
He leaned in the corner, savoring the slightly chilly wine, the depth and stories in his eyes rippling into the cup, stranded in the drunken haze of the Heavenly Immortal Tower.
Chen Xun's gaze gradually shifted to the center, to the elegantly dancing fairies, his eyes as calm as an ancient well.
"This wine tastes quite good."
Chen Xun looked at the wine in his cup, downed it in one gulp, and murmured, "A cup costs ten low-grade spirit stones, but I wonder if it can ease ten strands of sorrow."
He drank cup after cup, with no sign of intoxication in his eyes.
"Someone."
"Senior."
"What is the most expensive wine in the Heavenly Immortal Tower?"
Chen Xun's gaze was still on the dancing fairies, "Bring a pot."
The attendant's eyes lit up, and he respectfully said, "Senior, that would be the Celestial Brew, ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones per pot, with effects of unblocking blood and activating meridians, even for Void Refinement..."
"Good." Chen Xun nodded calmly, "Bring it up."
"Yes, Senior!"
The attendant's voice became even more respectful, and he immediately went to prepare.
Before long, three maidservants carried a jade tray together and respectfully brought it forward.
The attendant smiled obsequiously, carefully observing Chen Xun's expression, "Senior, the fairies of the Heavenly Immortal Tower are exceptional. With your status, you can summon a few fairies for a private dance."
He had actually observed Chen Xun for a while, and it seemed like it was his first time here, showing interest in the fairies on the high platform. Such an opportunity was not to be missed.
"Five fairies, how many spirit stones?"
"Senior... an hour, one hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones."
The attendant swallowed a mouthful of saliva, truly daring to think, five fairies, not something an average cultivator could afford, "May I know your decision?"
"Bring them." Chen Xun didn't hesitate, taking out a Yellow-tier Thousand Mechanism Spirit Seal from his storage ring, "Verify it."
"Truly worthy of being a senior!"
"What a grand gesture, Senior!"
"Senior's refined taste deserves such."
...
The maidservants exclaimed in admiration, secretly envious, but neither their temperament nor cultivation could earn them the title of fairy.
The attendant secretly memorized Chen Xun's appearance, truly a wealthy patron.
He then shouted, "Quickly prepare for the senior, don't waste time!"
Three maidservants gracefully bowed, and the image of this senior in their hearts began to rise exponentially, such was the impact of a spirit stone tycoon.
Before long, five slender women appeared, wearing long dresses of gauzy silk like mist, even with veils, exuding a sense of ethereal mystery.
They were all human, with bright eyes, bowing in unison, "Greetings, Senior."
The five of them spoke melodiously, their voices clear and pleasant, even their hairstyles were unique. Chen Xun nodded with satisfaction, feeling quite comfortable.
At this moment, several more attendants appeared around, ensuring this table was well-protected.
Wealthy cultivators sometimes spent spirit stones just for the experience, and they couldn't let any riffraff disturb them.
After their bows, a fragrant breeze wafted as they began to dance, elegant and graceful, like startled swans, like swimming dragons.
Three maidservants were already around Chen Xun, personally pouring wine for him.
He relaxed, starting to drink and enjoy the performance, though his eyes always held a deep calm, as if this wasn't his true purpose for being here.
The spectacle also caught the attention of some cultivators in the distance, cursing the wealthy patron, as enjoying such pleasures was contrary to the meaning of cultivating immortality!
However, they still cast glances, thinking that getting a free show was quite nice.
Chen Xun's expression remained calm, with only appreciation and nothing more.
This pot of Celestial Brew did bring him a hint of intoxication, making him somewhat enamored with the feeling.
An hour later, everything returned to calm. Chen Xun got up to leave, escorted by a dozen attendants, as such a wealthy senior would surely return.
Outside the Heavenly Immortal Tower.
Chen Xun walked along the wide avenue, with a slight scent of alcohol clinging to him, not using mana to dispel it.
Various creatures from different races walked alongside him, and although the surroundings were lively, he found it somewhat noisy.
Chen Xun frowned slightly, closed his ears, and no sound entered, making the whole world quiet.
He walked against the wind and dust, out of place among the creatures on the avenue, head down, silent and unruffled, rushing like a passerby.
His white robe on the road was like a page of stories walking through words, soaked with verdant longing, washing over the tidal memories of the sea region, rippling into a solitary afternoon scene.
He wandered aimlessly until he reached the Elemental Immortal City transmission hall, instantly teleporting away, heading for the Sky Island, to the Li Chen Immortal Palace.
...
Li Chen Immortal Palace, majestic and vast, floated above Li Chen Island, overlooking the entire island.
Here, the Inspection Hall was stationed, along with the forces governing Li Chen Island, and even a branch of the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance, making it an island not open to outsiders, prohibiting entry without reason.
Chen Xun entered a grand hall, several sharp gazes swept over him, quite impolite, giving no face.
"What brings you here, fellow Daoist?"
"Buying real estate."
"Heh, does fellow Daoist have an Earth rank spirit seal? Without it, you have no qualification to step in, nor to covet Li Chen Island's real estate."
"I see, sorry for the disturbance."
Chen Xun was shocked, the alcohol scent dissipating, "I'll leave now, next time I'll be prepared."
The hall fell silent for a moment: "..."
They watched Chen Xun leave as if fleeing, feeling quite speechless.
Despite being a Void Refinement cultivator, how could he act so rashly? If not for his cultivation backing him, they would have detained him for questioning.
Especially his parting words, saying he'd come again, they sneered inwardly.
Did he really think Earth rank Thousand Mechanism Spirit Seals were like wild grass, easily obtained, when even they didn't have one!
