You Province possessed eighty-one cities, and "Tianshui" was one of the largest in its south. Situated along a major transportation route, it boasted thriving commerce and a large population.
Three days later, Lin Xuan arrived on the outskirts of Tianshui City. After reviewing what he knew of the city, he nodded in satisfaction. It would indeed be an excellent place for Foundation Establishment.
When cultivators entered seclusion, they generally chose places rarely visited by anyone, since cultivation techniques were most taboo to interruption. Some cultivators sought quiet so desperately that they carved out Cultivation Caves in extremely dangerous places such as Yinhun Canyon or the Hundred Thousand Mountains. No one disturbed them there, certainly—but they often ended up as food for Demonic Beasts.
The last time he had refined Top-Grade Pills, Lin Xuan had likewise chosen a wilderness. Though he had clearly concealed himself well, uninvited guests had still found their way to him. While it had ended without real danger, it had given Lin Xuan quite a fright.
Fortunately, that had only been pill refinement. This time, his attempt at Foundation Establishment would inevitably be far more perilous. After careful consideration, Lin Xuan finally came up with a foolproof plan.
A great hermit hid in the marketplace. Following ordinary logic, cultivators in seclusion always chose barren mountains and treacherous waters. Why not do the opposite and choose a bustling city?
Cultivators pursued the Heavenly Dao, and those who enjoyed lingering amid the mortal world were few and far between. In other words, the chances of encountering danger while establishing his foundation there would actually be lower.
It was still early, so Lin Xuan was in no hurry. He leisurely made his way toward Tianshui.
The sturdy city walls had been piled from massive stones weighing hundreds of jin each.