Immortal City Regulations

Within a grand and mysterious manor, a burly, dignified middle-aged man suddenly waved his palm. The thick, pure gold chair beside him was imprinted with a palm-shaped pit, showing the immense power of his strike.

"Second Brother, it seems Jing'er must have fallen at this person's hands. What should we do next?" Situ Ming asked, having not seen his elder brother so furious in a long time.

"The death of my son is a debt that cannot be borne by the heavens. I will personally kill this person, or I will never be able to quell the hatred in my heart!" Situ Yong said, his eyes bloodshot.

"I'll go to Moon Gazing Immortal City with you, Second Brother!" Situ Ming declared.

Situ Yong shook his head. "No need, Third Brother. We still have enemies in Moon Gazing Immortal City. Although Liangzhou is a bit barren, the Spiritual Materials it produces are enough for you and Xian'er to cultivate for now. My journey to Moon Gazing Immortal City is uncertain. The important task of the family's future inheritance will be entrusted to you."

"Second Brother." Situ Ming's voice choked with emotion.

Traveling west towards Da Liang Kingdom, perhaps because they were getting closer to Moon Gazing City, legends of Immortals became more prevalent among the common folk.

For instance, a scholar on his way to the capital to take the imperial examinations encountered a Fox Immortal in a dilapidated temple along the way. He later achieved fame and lived happily ever after with the Fox Immortal.

Above a certain Taoist temple, five-colored auspicious clouds appeared, and a white-haired Daoist ascended into the heavens on a crane.

In a certain river, a Fish Spirit caused trouble, harming the fishermen on both banks. Later, a black-clothed Immortal descended from the clouds, split the river with a single sword, killed the Fish Spirit, and then ascended back into the clouds.

Spirit Stones could even be brought into this mysterious Green Fruit Barrier. Lu Xiaotian looked at the Spirit Stones on the ground in surprise. On his journey to Da Liang Kingdom, he practiced various spells while traveling.

By chance, while holding a Spirit Stone and contemplating how to improve the power and attack speed of his spells, his Spiritual Sense unknowingly entered the mysterious space within his body. Lu Xiaotian was astonished to find that the Spirit Stone had also been brought in.

Wondering if he could take it out, Lu Xiaotian tried again with this question in mind. The Spirit Stone was brought out again, and this discovery filled him with immense joy.

Could this mysterious space be like a Storage Bag, capable of bringing anything with spiritual energy in and out?

So, he experimented with Shadow Ants, Purple Spirit Grass, and the fur of Spirit Beasts. He discovered that live Spirit Beasts could not be brought in, but Purple Spirit Grass and Spirit Beast fur could.

It was a pity he didn't have any Spirit Talismans on hand, otherwise, he could have tried them too. Thinking of Spirit Talismans, Lu Xiaotian's eyes lit up.

"Hey, my good disciple, why do you disappear for months without speaking to me? I haven't absorbed any spiritual energy in these past few months. What's going on?"

"My abilities are limited, and I don't know any spells. I can't find enough Spiritual Materials, so I can only rely on myself to cultivate. Naturally, I don't have much spiritual energy."

Hearing the Black Robe Old Man's hoarse voice, Lu Xiaotian quickly brought out the Purple Spirit Grass to prevent the old man from discovering this secret.

"This is really troublesome. Why don't you let me out? Keeping me trapped here all day and consuming your spiritual energy is quite a disadvantage for you," the Black Robe Old Man said.

"Dream on!" Lu Xiaotian replied coldly and ended the conversation with the Black Robe Old Man.

"Hey, hey, don't go, keep me company for a while." The Black Robe Old Man called out several times, but no one responded. The Black Robe Old Man felt dejected and drifted away on his own, searching for a possible exit.

"Waiter, ten pounds of mutton, a pot of wine, and feed my horse something good too."

Lu Xiaotian walked into a tavern and sat at a table by the side, giving his order. After months of travel, he had finally arrived in Da Liang Kingdom. Having traveled for months, enduring hardships and sleeping in the open, he didn't know what the future held for him in Moon Gazing City, so he decided to treat himself well.

"Right away, esteemed guest, please wait a moment." The waiter called out as he came to pour tea, saying enthusiastically, "Looking at your travel-worn appearance, are you heading to Moon Gazing Immortal City?"

"How did you know?" Lu Xiaotian's expression faltered.

"Esteemed guest, there's no need to be nervous. Many people pass by this humble shop every year on their way to Moon Gazing Immortal City, including secular martial artists and cultivators. However, martial artists coming from the east need to form groups to resist bandits and fierce beasts. Someone like you, traveling alone, is likely a cultivator with great abilities. Besides, you ordered ten pounds of mutton and a pot of wine; ordinary mortals don't have such appetites." the waiter explained.

"Secular martial artists also go to Moon Gazing Immortal City? Isn't that a place where cultivators gather? Are you very familiar with Moon Gazing City?" Lu Xiaotian asked in surprise.

"Esteemed guest, you jest. I am but a humble mortal who has never left the county in my life. How could I be familiar with Moon Gazing City? It's just that many guests come and go, so I know a thing or two. I'm not entirely clear about the situation in Moon Gazing Immortal City, but indeed, many secular martial artists enter and exit every year. Occasionally, I hear from those who return. There are also many martial artists within Moon Gazing Immortal City who do menial work for Immortals, hoping to receive guidance from them, or some are relatives and family members of Immortals. You must know that the path to immortality is ethereal, and those who can cultivate are one in ten thousand. Not every family member of an Immortal has Immortal Fate, so there are occasional connections with the secular world."

"So that's how it is." Lu Xiaotian nodded. What this waiter said was true. If he hadn't been captured by the Black Robe Old Man, he would probably still be working as a handyman at the Thunder Blade Sect. His family were also simple farmers, not even martial artists.

The waiter said, "It seems esteemed guest has never been to Immortal Fate City. It's about twenty li to the northwest. I heard there's an Immortal who loves to drink selling maps to Moon Gazing Immortal City. If you're interested, you can go and try."

"Thank you for the reminder, little brother." Lu Xiaotian cupped his hands.

"It's nothing, it's nothing, esteemed guest is too polite."

After receiving the reminder and filling his stomach, Lu Xiaotian mounted his horse and headed in the direction the waiter had indicated. After riding nearly twenty li, he hadn't seen a single person. If this wasn't the only road in this direction, he would have almost thought he had taken the wrong turn or that the waiter had lied. However, on second thought, it shouldn't be the case. Why would a mortal like the waiter deceive him for no reason?

Burp---

Just as Lu Xiaotian hesitated, a belching sound came from the grass dozens of feet away. He followed the sound and saw a stout man, round like a Maitreya Buddha, crawling out of the knee-deep grass. He had a large black gourd hanging from his waist, and his small, round eyes made him appear somewhat shrewd despite his plump figure.

"Oh, Qi Refining Second Layer. Little brother, judging by your appearance, you're heading to Moon Gazing Immortal City, aren't you?"

The stout man staggered out of the grass.

"That's right, I am indeed heading to Moon Gazing Immortal City. Do you have any advice, sir?" The waiter was right; the spiritual pressure emanating from this person was stronger than his own. He was at least a Qi Refining Third Layer cultivator. He was sleeping in the grass like this, reeking of alcohol.

"Advice is too much to say. I am Zhu Yinhua. My aptitude is limited, and after decades of cultivation, I have only reached the Qi Refining Third Layer. Unlike you, little brother, who is so young yet not much different from me. Your future achievements are limitless, and becoming a Foundation Establishment great master is just around the corner. Little brother, are you coming to Moon Gazing City from a secular kingdom for the first time?" Zhu Yinhua asked after flattering him with a smile.

"Indeed." Lu Xiaotian nodded.

"That's wonderful! Zhu has been waiting for someone like you, little brother, someone with Immortal Fate." Zhu Yinhua slapped his thigh and said with a serious expression, "I feel my aptitude is shallow and I have no connection with the great path of immortality. After deep reflection, I have decided to contribute my humble efforts to the prosperous development of the cultivation world by guiding those like you, little brother, who have never been to Moon Gazing Immortal City."

"Then I thank Brother Zhu. May I ask how to get to the Immortal City?" Lu Xiaotian asked, automatically filtering out Zhu Yinhua's previous words.

"Little brother asks well. What do you see here?"

Zhu Yinhua took out a scroll and a booklet from his Storage Bag, then introduced them with a practiced tone, "See this? As the saying goes, every country has its laws, and every family has its rules. Moon Gazing Immortal City is the largest gathering place for our Rogue Immortals. To manage tens of thousands of Rogue Cultivators in the city, there must be a set of rules for Moon Gazing City. If you violate the regulations, you could be whipped, have your cultivation crippled, or even be executed on the spot by the city's enforcement team. Therefore, this book of Moon Gazing City Regulations must be memorized to avoid bringing trouble upon yourself!"

Lu Xiaotian nodded repeatedly at Zhu Yinhua's serious tone, then asked, "And what is this scroll?"

"Well asked. This scroll is even more important. The city rules of Moon Gazing City only need to be memorized, and you should avoid violating them in daily life, which is relatively easy to achieve. But this scroll is even more crucial. Why has Moon Gazing Immortal City become a gathering place for Rogue Cultivators? It's because of the countless Spiritual Grasses, Spirit Stones, and Yao Beasts in the Moon Gazing Mountain Range. However, the Moon Gazing Mountain Range is also full of dangers, especially for low-level Qi Refining cultivators like us. Where we can go and where we cannot. A slight mistake, encountering a powerful Yao Beast, could lead to death. If little brother wants to obtain Spiritual Materials while ensuring his own safety, this topographical map of the Moon Gazing Mountain Range is also indispensable."

"This Immortal City Regulations costs only one Low-grade Spirit Stone. As for this map scroll, it is priced at three Low-grade Spirit Stones. You can also exchange it for Spiritual Grass or Spirit Beast fur of equivalent value." After saying this, Zhu Yinhua looked at Lu Xiaotian with anticipation.

Lu Xiaotian hesitated for a moment. Thinking that the Purple Spirit Grass was still useful to him, he took out a piece of Demon Tiger fur from his Storage Bag and said, "Is this fur acceptable?"

"This tiger skin is relatively intact, but it hasn't been processed, and the spiritual energy has leaked significantly, so its value is not high. It can barely be valued at one Low-grade Spirit Stone. Do you have any other Spiritual Materials on you?" Zhu Yinhua asked.

"No more." Lu Xiaotian looked at Zhu Yinhua's flickering eyes and felt that this person was somewhat cunning. Although he wanted the Immortal City Regulations and the map scroll, he decided to try and trick the fat man first.