Night Visit

A person from Ning Country, yet he became a Marquis in Jiang Prefecture of Great Sui.

Having spent five years in Great Sui, he didn't feel particularly familiar with it. Qin Sang was filled with emotion.

Returning to his own residence, Qin Sang entered the study.

He was alone, and apart from his ebony sword and a few other items, he had no luggage to bring.

After breaking through to the fifth level of the Netherworld Scripture, his consumption of Soul Pills accelerated even more, requiring one for every few days of intense cultivation. Without the aid of Soul Pills, the speed of his cultivation improvement was despairing.

Fortunately, he had anticipated this and had saved some Soul Pills before the war ended. Moreover, Yanwang had already recovered to his peak strength, and if fully utilized, it could sustain him for a considerable period.

As for money and travel provisions, Qin Sang hadn't brought much. A dignified Immortal Cultivator wouldn't be troubled by money; he could always beg for alms.

However, he couldn't just leave like this. There were still some worldly matters to arrange. Qin Sang sent a personal guard to wait at Wu Chuanzong's residence, asking him to come see him after the morning court.

After tidying up, along with his clothes, he only had a small bundle.

If only I knew the Object Manipulation Technique and could use a Mustard Seed Pouch, Qin Sang lamented inwardly.

According to the young man surnamed Han's introduction, a cultivation market was equivalent to a marketplace in the Cultivation World. Cultivators traded in these markets, buying or exchanging what they needed.

In a large cultivation market, among the incoming cultivators were disciples from renowned sects, Demonic Path cultivators, and rogue cultivators. Within the neutral zone between the righteous and demonic paths, it was easy to encounter Demonic Sect cultivators, which was why Qin Sang was told to try his luck there.

However, Qin Sang's most urgent need was not to join a sect, but rather how to access the world of Immortal Cultivators.

Object Manipulation Technique, Mustard Seed Pouch, Magic Tool, Qi Refining Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, Yin Sha Qi...

These were common knowledge to Immortal Cultivators, yet he understood none of them. Only by knowing the common knowledge could he understand where his future path lay.

This key to the cultivation market would also open the door to the Cultivation World for him. This was also why Qin Sang hadn't harassed the young man surnamed Han.

Even if no sect accepted him, he could be a rogue cultivator. Judging by the young man surnamed Han's words, there were quite a few rogue cultivators among Immortal Cultivators.

Once he reached the cultivation market, he first needed to obtain the Object Manipulation Technique, retrieve the items in the seven-colored brocade pouch, and then inquire about how to find Yin Sha Qi, so as not to delay his cultivation.

He also needed to find a way to understand the secrets he carried within him: what exactly were the ebony sword, the Jade Buddha, the parchment, and so on? Why could he cultivate without a Spiritual Root?

And then there was the Netherworld Scripture.

In fact, after breaking through to the fifth level, Qin Sang had a vague feeling that the Netherworld Scripture should have more than six levels, and that this cultivation technique might be incomplete.

Later, from Zhen Ming, he obtained various pieces of information about the Qi Refining Stage, which further corroborated Qin Sang's thoughts.

He wondered if he could buy the complete Netherworld Scripture at the market?

Were cultivation techniques expensive?

What did he have that he could trade with Immortal Cultivators?

Qin Sang's head throbbed just thinking about it. He was penniless. If absolutely necessary, he would have to sell his Magic Tools or that talisman paper of unknown use to exchange for a cultivation technique, as the Netherworld Scripture was his foundation.

Thinking of this, Qin Sang took out the Jade Disc to examine it. Although called a Jade Disc, it actually had a round hole in the middle, resembling a Jade Ring.

The Jade Disc was only palm-sized and very thin. It was crystal clear throughout, without any impurities or patterns. One might worry that it was very fragile and would shatter at the slightest touch.

Qin Sang hesitated for a moment, then tentatively extended his Spiritual Sense and magical power into the Jade Disc. The Jade Disc then lit up with a halo, displaying the four characters "Youshan Market," but nothing else appeared.

It seemed he really had to go to Biyun Kingdom.

Qin Sang carefully put away the Jade Disc. Soon, he heard footsteps in the courtyard, and knew that Wu Chuanzong had arrived.

"This is the address of my hometown, Wang Family Village in Ning Country. Besides you, I haven't told anyone else," Qin Sang handed the hand-drawn map to Wu Chuanzong. "If nothing unexpected happens, my parents should still be alive, and I have two elder brothers... I am determined to seek immortality and cannot attend to worldly affairs. I entrust these relatives to you from now on. Tell them I am dead."

After taking over Qin Sanwa's physical body, Qin Sang had been avoiding the affections of this body and hadn't returned for five years.

Wu Chuanzong solemnly accepted the map and said tearfully, "Please rest assured, sir. Without you, there would be no me today. I will surely treat them as my own family..."

Qin Sang waved his hand. "There's no need for such formality. For my parents and elder siblings, you only need to ensure they have food and clothing. If any of the younger generation shows promise, you may offer them some assistance. Beyond that, you need not concern yourself; let them forge their own destinies."

Wu Chuanzong was intelligent and accomplished, holding a high position at a young age with boundless prospects.

Even ordinary families often don't prosper beyond three generations. This arrangement was a form of closure for Qin Sanwa.

Besides this, there were some trivial matters. With Qin Sang's departure, his subordinates would lose their backer for a time. Fortunately, the Grand Princess and others could offer their care.

The two spoke in secret for a while when suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard from outside. A personal guard whispered, "Marquis, the Grand Princess is here for a secret visit."

Qin Sang frowned, unsure why the Grand Princess was visiting so late at night. He had intended to bid farewell tomorrow.

"You may return," Qin Sang said, seeing Wu Chuanzong off. He personally went out to greet the Grand Princess, only to see her dressed simply, accompanied by Bai Jianglan and two guards, arriving on horseback.

"Let's talk inside."

The Grand Princess flicked her horsewhip and led the way into the residence, as if she were in her own home, heading straight for Qin Sang's study.

Qin Sang had no choice but to nod to Bai Jianglan and follow her in silently. He saw the Grand Princess standing still, her slender figure elegant, with her hands behind her back.

"Marquis of Jiang Prefecture!"

The Grand Princess suddenly spoke, her voice clear and cold.

Qin Sang replied, "This subject is here."

The Grand Princess abruptly turned around, her autumn-water eyes shining in the candlelight, staring at Qin Sang and questioning, "Have I ever treated you unfairly?"

Qin Sang said helplessly, "What does the Grand Princess mean by this..."

"Then why are you so insistent on leaving?"

The Grand Princess suddenly stepped forward, her gaze intense, not allowing Qin Sang to explain. "What's so good about cultivating immortality? Look at how many seek immortality, living lonely lives, dying old in the deep mountains and wilderness, their bodies becoming food for tigers and leopards. In the end, they have no one to turn to and achieve nothing. Now look over there!"

The Grand Princess raised a jade finger, pointing towards the direction of the Jade Palace, her voice quickening. "There are Jade Palaces and Towers, with supreme power inside, countless beauties, nectar and jade liquid, fine clothes and rich food, a life of debauchery, endless indulgence... whatever you desire, you can easily obtain! Why are you so stubborn?"

Qin Sang remained silent and said, "Grand Princess, please follow me."

Leaving the study, Qin Sang whispered an apology, then grabbed the Grand Princess's hand. With a tap of his foot, he leaped onto the rooftop. Looking towards the Jade Palace again, it was indeed luxurious and scenic.

The Grand Princess tilted her head slightly, her eyes filled with confusion, wondering what Qin Sang was up to.