Chapter 446: Chapter 315: Wu Wei’s Invitation (Part 2)

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Wu, for your hospitality!"

Su Xin once again smiled and cupped his hands.

Wu Wei put away his pained expression and said seriously, "Su Immortal, I must remind you that each city has its own regulations. Generally, flying freely over the city is not allowed, for the mutual good. You might accidentally offend some hidden powerful figures within the city, unwittingly inviting formidable enemies to yourself."

"Moreover, without Spirit Stones in hand, there might not be suitable places to rest in the city. Surely Su Immortal cannot sleep on the streets? If you’re not opposed, why not stay at my mansion for a few days?"

Su Xin waved his hand and said:

"No need, I’ll just wander around myself."

After the two bid farewell, Su Xin began to wander casually around Tan City. This place is quite similar to the environment in Luotian World, even more primitive in attire. Many people are dressed in various garments and adornments made of animal skins.

After all, there is no industrial system here, commerce is not very developed, and making fabrics is both cumbersome and costly. Most people simply cannot afford them, and garments made of animal skins are more durable and practical.

In this world, there are no ordinary fabrics; one either wears animal skin clothing, or garments made from top-tier materials, with luxurious clothing woven from them.

The latter immediately reveals one’s uncommon status.

At this time, Su Xin was dressed in a luxurious garment, standing out prominently among the crowd.

...

Tan City’s central region.

Inside the spacious and grand City Lord’s Mansion.

Wu Wei came here to meet the City Lord, reporting all the details during Su Xin’s reception.

"... He accepted the food and drink without hesitation, yet he firmly refused my invitation, declaring he doesn’t want to join any faction."

The City Lord Wei Canming said calmly:

"These Celestial Immortal Realm powerhouses who newly arrive on Void Realm Island are initially vigilant, hence the refusal. In fact, once he realizes the benefits of Void Realm Spirit Stones, he won’t possibly refrain from joining a faction. Otherwise, relying solely on himself to excavate Spirit Stones, he won’t win against the great forces, and he can’t do the toil of digging Spirit Stones every day."

"Since he doesn’t want to join, let’s wait a bit, let him experience hardship first."

"Yes, City Lord!"

Wu Wei said respectfully, "Another point, when he was eating and drinking, he showed no signs of defensiveness, not appearing vigilant at all. I wonder if he has some special trump card?"

Wei Canming frowned, questioning:

"That indeed is odd. He’s entering Void Realm Island for the first time, unfamiliar with its conditions. Reasonably, he shouldn’t be so carefree. Perhaps he truly has some special trump card..."

"Never mind, let’s not worry about that now. Later on, find an opportunity to contact him again, extend another invitation, and if accepted, bring him to the mansion. If declined, report promptly."

With a wave of his hand, Wu Wei retreated.

After a while.

A burly man dressed in animal skins flew in from a distance, landing straight in the City Lord’s Mansion, then hurriedly walking in a certain direction.

"Martial Tributor!"

"Martial Tributor!"

Servants greeted him along the way.

The burly man didn’t even glance, striding towards the study door of the City Lord, shouting as he moved:

"City Lord Wei! Wu Anrong requests audience!" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Come in."

The burly man named Wu Anrong pushed the door open, reporting solemnly:

"City Lord Wei, Taihua Mine suffered another attack from Feng City, resulting in the loss of two Celestial Immortals and twenty-six Earth Immortals. A mineral transport team was intercepted and robbed of eighty thousand Spirit Stones."

"Two Celestial Immortals died?"

Wei Canming involuntarily frowned.

Celestial Immortals are the backbone level in any city, losing two represents an unavoidable loss for him.

Celestial Immortals on Void Realm Island remain too few, and those who can freely roam the Void Realm often don’t wish to stay on the island, simultaneously welcomed by so many cities, dispersing the Celestial Immortals among them is sparse.

Losing two, and with bad luck, maybe replenishment won’t happen for over a decade.

Earth Immortals, however, are nurtured on Void Realm Island, unable to leave, almost certainly joining a faction, their numbers more abundant, losing dozens doesn’t constitute a major loss.

Wei Canming spoke gravely:

"Don’t worry, I’ll dispatch reinforcements soon, be cautious for now."

"Alright, I’ll head back."

...

Su Xin wandered around Tan City several times, gaining more information from people’s conversations.

There are zones in the city that only immortals can enter, which were beyond Ma Bin’s reach, with little information recalled.

Though Su Xin had no money, by revealing his Celestial Immortal Realm cultivation, he could effortlessly access most situations.

However, without money, he couldn’t buy anything.

Whether Immortal Artifacts made of miraculous metals, Immortal Herbs and Spirit Pills, or other rare treasures, all require Spirit Stones for purchase.

Su Xin wandered for hours; the sky remained bright as there is no night in this world, the city continuously vibrant and bustling.

"Void Realm Spirit Stones truly are useful, enhancing cultivation faster than in small worlds. Given sufficient quantity, they could aid my cultivation."

Su Xin turned and flew away from Tan City.

The source of Spirit Stones lies in underground Spirit Stone Mines, scattered all over Void Realm Island in varying sizes. Due to the island’s unique environment, the earth is exceptionally hard, even somewhat blocking Immortal Sense, making discovery and excavation of Spirit Stone Veins extremely challenging.

Hence, people perpetually search around Void Realm Island for Spirit Stone Veins.

Many claim once a Spirit Stone Mine is found, one’s lifetime of eating and drinking becomes carefree forever. Those harboring such thoughts surely aren’t few.

In others’ eyes, such talk merely serves to deceive, for once a mine is discovered, an ordinary person can’t maintain it, ultimately seized by great forces.

Common people, rather than thriving from Spirit Stone Mines, might meet their end instead.

This is akin to great powers utilizing people’s greed, enlisting scattered individuals to freely help search for Spirit Stone Mines, the benefits ultimately drawn by large factions.

However, many persist with a gambling mindset, diligently seeking Spirit Stone Veins.

Such individuals are termed Mineral Seekers.

Su Xin naturally doesn’t intend to become a Mineral Seeker.

Although he chooses to stay low-profile for now, he won’t lower himself to hardship.

This world adheres to the principle of survival of the fittest, offering no safe haven beyond the city. Even as an Immortal, he faces robbery at any moment.

Thus, he simply wants to see if he can encounter some ’generous and kind-hearted fortuitous individuals.’

Su Xin flew high in the sky.

His gaze searched the ground below.

He suppressed his aura, his airborne actions at most allowing others to discern he was an Immortal, yet unable to ascertain his specific realm.

If any audacious robbers dare strike, Su Xin will unhesitatingly kill them, and seize their Spirit Stones.

...

Su Xin’s figure swept through the air.

Below in the dense forest, some occasionally looked up at the sky, faces full of envy.

"Another Immortal!"

"A solitary Immortal, ought to be powerful."

Several also noticed Su Xin flying overhead, with three traveling Immortals quietly discussing:

"A solitary Immortal, shall we strike?"

"Let’s probe him first."

"Alright."

Among them, one Immortal immediately invoked True Qi.

A profound mystical pattern in his palm glowed with a hazy white light. In the next moment, the white light left his body, condensing beside him into the form of a bird-like Exotic Beast as tall as two men.

The Immortal patted the bird-like Exotic Beast and pointed at Su Xin’s figure in the sky, whispering:

"Probe him."

"Chirp!"

The bird-like Exotic Beast let out a soft cry, then lightly flapped its huge wings, launching into the air like an arrow from a bow.