The Grand Event Is Imminent

"Barely passable?" Nong Zhu exclaimed in surprise. Then she smiled wryly, "Forget it, let's not talk about this. We have nothing in common. Tell me about your disciple! He's involved with Yin Baikang, creating some kind of Restriction Breaking Pill, causing a huge uproar in the Cultivation World. What exactly is that kid up to?"

"That's his own business, why are you worrying about it?" Bi Changchun said expressionlessly, his hands behind his back as he looked into the distance.

"Wen Lanfeng sent word that he's going to check out the Treasure Gathering Basin. He doesn't know that Niu Youde is Yue Qianchou yet, and I'm afraid it might cause some misunderstandings," Nong Zhu said.

Bi Changchun flashed down to the bottom and strode into the house. "Say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."

Nong Zhu slipped past and followed, chuckling, "I knew I couldn't hide it from you. Um... Furong wanted to see Yue Qianchou, but she was too embarrassed to ask you."

Bi Changchun stopped in his tracks, turned to look at Furong, and asked, "You want to go to the Treasure Gathering Basin?"

Furong walked over nervously and called out "Master." She stammered for a long time without being able to speak, but nodded shyly to indicate that she wanted to go.

Nong Zhu chuckled and said, "I was planning to take these two girls to broaden their horizons, but Yue Qianchou caused such a commotion this time. I heard from Wen Lanfeng that many lords from various countries are going to make a trip for that Restriction Breaking Pill. With all sorts of strange and powerful people gathering at the Treasure Gathering Basin, I'm worried that something might go wrong if I take these two girls with me..."

"If you keep beating around the bush, then don't say anything more." Bi Changchun glanced at him coldly.

Nong Zhu's expression froze for a moment, then she rubbed her hands together and said cheerfully, "You know, you're the only one who can keep those demons and monsters in check. For Furong's safety, could I borrow that thing on your waist?" She pointed to a black jade pendant with cloud patterns on Bi Changchun's waist. It was only about half the size of a palm and had the character "Bi" engraved on it.

Bi Changchun glanced at Furong but said nothing. He casually unfastened the jade pendant from his waist. With a wave of his hand, he released a cloud of golden mist and cast a Method Formula towards the pendant with chaotic finger movements. The golden mist surged and instantly entered the pendant. Then, he opened his palm, and the pendant gently floated towards Furong.

To everyone's surprise, Nong Zhu grabbed it from the side, examined it from all angles, and grinned from ear to ear, clicking his tongue and saying, "This is a real gem!"

"Hmm!" Bi Changchun stared coldly at her. Nong Zhu's smile froze, and she awkwardly tossed the jade pendant to Furong, waving her hands repeatedly, "Quickly hang it on your body. This is a talisman your master gave you."

Furong obediently tied the jade pendant to her waist as instructed. Only then did Bi Changchun say to her, "If you encounter any trouble that you cannot solve, you can inject your True Essence to activate what's inside."

"Yes," Furong replied respectfully. Ziyi stared enviously at the Ziyi pendant at her waist, her eyes filled with longing. Seeing her daughter's expression, Nong Zhu felt a pang of pity and began to scan Bi Changchun's body, looking for anything of sentimental value to take off...

Bi Changchun ignored him and turned to go inside without saying a word...

Lingfang Valley is a place with a very special geographical location, bordering three countries, one of which is Biyuan Kingdom. Yet, it does not belong to any of the three countries, being surrounded by them. The area is not actually large, just a continuous valley, lush and green all year round, with flowers blooming and fading, and mountain springs and streams flowing through it, like a paradise, very elegant and tranquil.

A mountain path leads from outside the mountain into the valley, where ordinary people can be seen coming and going. Despite being a mountain path, it is remarkably smooth. Wherever there is a pothole, a passing villager will volunteer to collect stones to fill it in. The path is lined with numerous stone tablets, leading deeper into the valley.

Deep in the valley lies a cluster of secluded hermitages, where the fragrance of medicinal herbs perpetually fills the air. Outside, men and women are busy at work, and in the makeshift shelters, many people, mostly from the surrounding Three Kingdoms, sit seeking medical treatment. All the consultations here are free; there's only one rule: those who are sick should receive treatment, and those who are not should not linger. Though the place is remote, for the poor, it is a blessed land.

Behind the continuous hermitages lies a stone mountain, with the words "Medicine Hermitage" prominently carved on a smooth cliff face. Numerous caves have been carved into the mountainside, providing habitation space. Inside the mountain, a winding stone staircase leads directly to the summit. At the top, a flat area houses a small courtyard.

A tall, thin man in gray robes emerged from the manor. His face was handsome and composed; in the Cultivation World, he was known as Xin Lao Jiu. The youngest of the nine Xin brothers, he possessed the highest cultivation, having reached the early Spirit Transformation stage. He walked gently towards the edge of the cliff...

On the edge of the cliff, there is a protruding rock, hanging precariously over the edge. Standing Ling Feng it is a graceful woman in a flowing blue robe, watching the pedestrians coming and going on the mountain path in the distance. This woman is none other than Lou Yanqing, one of the Four Great Oddities in the Cultivation World, a mid Spirit Transformation stage cultivator, the Lingfang Valley, the number one divine physician in the world, and the number one beauty in the world.

Xin Lao Jiu walked to the edge of the cliff, his gaze lingering on the graceful figure with her hair fluttering in the wind. A fleeting look of affection crossed his eyes, quickly hidden away. He then bowed and said, "Master, I heard you are going to the Treasure Gathering Basin. Are you going to buy something? There's no need for you to go in person; I will go myself."

In his memory, his master, because of his Jue Tian beauty, would cause a stir wherever he went, so he had always disliked chaotic and crowded places. But he didn't know why this time he insisted on going to the most bustling and chaotic Treasure Gathering Basin Convention.

With her back to him, Lou Yanqing said calmly, "I want to see what's so magical about that Restriction Breaking Pill that it can forcibly enhance a person's cultivation. Every medicine has its side effects, and if the medicinal properties aren't neutralized... I wonder if there will be any side effects." Her clear voice was captivating.

"In that case, why don't I accompany you, Master? I can also help you out," Xin Lao Jiu said respectfully.

"No need, you should stay and watch the house! That way I'll feel more at ease. I've already told the third brother to come with me," Lou Yanqing said.

"Third Brother?" Xin Lao Jiu was taken aback. He couldn't understand why his master would choose his wild third brother to accompany her to the Treasure Gathering Basin.

Just then, a figure swept over from behind the mountain, landed, and jogged over, bowing to Lou Yanqing's back and saying, "Master, I'm here." Who else could it be but Xin Lao San?

Xin Lao Jiu sniffed, glanced at Xin Lao San's oil-stained hands, and frowned, saying, "Third Brother, did you go hunting in the back mountains again?"

"Hehe! You haven't tasted Yue Qianchou's grilling skills. It tastes really good. It's a pity that no matter how I grill, I can't get that flavor. What a shame!" Xin Lao San sighed regretfully, a look of reminiscing about the days when they used to barbecue together appearing on his face!

"It's Yue Qianchou again. What good has Yue Qianchou done for you? You keep talking about him all the time. I'm tired of hearing it." Xin Lao Jiu said unhappily.

"Hehe! You haven't met that kid." Xin Lao San gave a thumbs up and praised, "That kid is loyal and righteous, definitely a man among men. I like him."

"Oh! Then I'd like to see for myself if I get the chance," Xin Lao Jiu said with a hint of sarcasm.

Just as Xin Lao San was about to retort, he heard his master in front say, "Stop arguing, Laosan. Let's go!" The green shadow on the suspended cliff swept away, and Xin Lao San glared at Xin Lao Jiu before immediately following after him...

With the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention imminent, the entire Treasure Gathering Basin is bustling with activity. This is a once-in-a-decade trading extravaganza in the Cultivation World; any item you wish to sell for a good price is up for grabs now. With wealthy individuals flocking to the event, it's the perfect time to make money. Consequently, not only various powerful factions are involved, but professional traders are also bringing out their most treasured possessions, accumulated over the years, to sell at the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention.

At every Treasure Gathering Basin Convention, there are countless stories of poor, Rogue Cultivator rich overnight. Often, these Rogue Cultivators would acquire something insignificant in their daily lives, but it turned out to be a rare and valuable item for crafting Law Treasure and elixirs. Unexpectedly, it fetched a high price at the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention and made them wealthy.

The strangest thing is that a rare but worthless trinket can be inflated to millions of high-grade Spirit Stones -grade high-grade Spirit Stones at the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention because a few wealthy families are vying for face and showing off their wealth. Then the seller becomes rich overnight without even realizing it.

These stories are captivating. Whether they are poor Rogue Cultivator or grassroots disciples from various sects, they would bring any strange or unusual items they found to the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention to try their luck.

As a result, the bustling atmosphere of the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention was predictable. The wealthy came to spend lavishly on shopping, while the poor also came with dreams of getting rich. Prices at restaurants and inns skyrocketed, mostly taken over by the sons of the rich.

In areas that were previously neglected and deserted, the World Commerce Association set aside two square meters each as stalls for rent. Starting from the area near the center and extending outwards, the stalls ranged from ten to one high- high-grade Spirit Stones per day. Over the ten days of the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention, the World Commerce Association netted over a million high-grade Spirit Stones daily from this income alone.

In previous years, some Rogue Cultivator, to save money and avoid paying rent, would carry their wares around selling them at the Treasure Gathering Basin. However, if they were discovered by the enforcement patrols of the World Commerce Association, things would go awry; all their goods would be confiscated. Imagine, a cultivator who can't even afford the rent—what kind of background would they have to oppose the World Commerce Association? With their goods confiscated, they'd have nowhere to turn. Therefore, many Rogue Cultivators would pool their resources to rent stalls and sell their wares.

In fact, after each Treasure Gathering Basin Convention, the most profitable entity is undoubtedly the World Commerce Association. Some businesses within the Treasure Gathering Basin are exclusively monopolized by this local power, who forbid others from opening a second one, such as casinos. Other businesses are only viable for the World Commerce Association, such as the Spirit Stone Trading Company. Thanks to the World Commerce Association's branches throughout various countries, you can freely deposit and withdraw spirit stones; Spirit Stone deposited in the Treasure Gathering Basin can be withdrawn in the Great Yang Kingdom ...

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