An Unexpected Turn

The next morning, outside the market.

The Mountain and Sea Chamber of Commerce is ready to go.

There were also many Rogue Cultivator nearby, making a lot of noise and creating a lively atmosphere.

Du Qingquan glanced at it and explained in a low voice, "Recently, the Bandit Cultivator and attacking has become increasingly rampant. To ensure their safety when going out, independent Rogue Cultivator in the market either travel with relatives and friends or pay some travel expenses to travel with merchant caravans."

He paused, then said with some doubt, "There seem to be an unusually large number of Rogue Cultivator out today. Please wait a moment, I'll go and ask."

Du Qingquan is a veteran and familiar face in the market, with a wide network of connections.

He walked over, stopped a Rogue Cultivator for a short chat, and then returned with a strange expression.

Li Chengxuan didn't seem to care much, and casually asked, "What's wrong?! Has another secret realm fallen down?!"

Du Qingquan's expression was somewhat complicated, but he nodded and said, "Indeed, there are rumors that a secret realm will soon fall, so everyone is rushing to try their luck and seize the fortuitous opportunity."

Li Chengxuan asked in surprise, "Whose secret realm is this? When did it fall into the real world?"

Secret realms are precious; not everyone has one.

It's even more difficult to shake off the shackles and fall into the real world.

Du Qingquan shook his head. "I don't know whose it is, or when it will fall. I only know it's in Mirror Moon Lake."

"Mirror Moon Lake?" Li Chengxuan frowned slightly, though he seemed quite familiar with the place. "I seem to remember that the area around Mirror Moon Lake is mostly populaceous, with no famous sects or lineages."

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know this," Du Qingquan explained without keeping him in suspense, "Liu Zhijian, the eldest disciple of Supreme Mystery Mountain, is about to leave the mountain again!"

"Last time, at Little Dragon Mountain in the east, he shook down the secret realm, causing a sensation in Southern Reach."

"Many cultivators have obtained great fortuitous opportunity."

"He has now reappeared, and it is said that he is going to Mirror Moon Lake."

Everyone guessed that he was ordered to shake the secret realm to spread fortuitous opportunity and further enhance the fortune of the Southern Reach's Old Method!

"Missing out on the last Dragon-Rearing Secret Realm is still a source of regret for countless people."

"Therefore, we absolutely cannot miss the secret realm of Mirror Moon Lake this time!"

Li Chengxuan was stunned.

Liu Zhijian went to Mirror Moon Lake simply to fish.

Moreover, the last time the Dragon-Rearing Secret Realm was shaken down, there were just too many fortuitous opportunity.

How come, in the mouths of these Rogue Cultivator, Liu Zhijian has become an expert who can shake down the secret realm with a mere wave of his hand!

Even True Person of the Purple Mansion who traverses the Void might not be able to shake down the secret realm.

Let alone a mere Qi Refining cultivator?

Pang Dahai walked over and sighed in a low voice, "These Rogue Cultivator are really daydreaming! They really think secret realms are everywhere and can be shaken off at will."

Then, changing the subject, he laughed happily and said, "However, taking these Rogue Cultivator on this trip is like picking up nearly a hundred Spirit Stone for free. I really have to thank that Fellow Daoist Liu from Supreme Mystery Mountain."

When the sun was high in the Greater Yang, the caravan set off on time.

Pang Dahai truly lives up to his reputation as someone who cultivates [Wealth Qi].

In order to earn a few more Spirit Stone, the carriage originally prepared for Li Chengxuan was crammed with several Rogue Cultivator, and they were sold at a high price.

Pang Dahai apologized repeatedly and even offered to give some Spirit Stone to Li Chengxuan.

Li Chengxuan naturally wouldn't accept it.

Inside the carriage, the several Rogue Cultivator recognized Du Qingquan and had also heard of Li Chengxuan, so they didn't feel awkward at all and quickly started chatting warmly.

The Rogue Cultivator was very excited and insightful, stating confidently, "[Fu Water] is in the lake! Mirror Moon Lake must be a [Fu Water] secret realm!"

The second Rogue Cultivator was clearly a newbie, looking completely bewildered. "What is [Fu Water]? Why is [Fu Water] in a lake?"

Nobody paid him any attention.

The third Rogue Cultivator cultivator, an old man, stroked his beard and nodded in agreement. "If it really is the [Fu Water] Secret Realm, that would be wonderful. [Fu Water] is the best place to find spiritual treasures; the opportunities there are definitely many times greater than fortuitous opportunity in the Little Dragon Mountain Secret Realm!"

The Rogue Cultivator, number four, was an insider, and said mysteriously, "My third uncle's son works at the Hua Household's shop, and I've heard a lot of secrets."

"It is said that Supreme Mystery Mountain sent a female disciple to scout ahead beforehand, and only after obtaining definite information about the secret realm did they send their strongest disciple down the mountain!"

The rogue Rogue Cultivator exclaimed in surprise, showering them with praise and inquiries.

Unfortunately, the fourth Rogue Cultivator didn't have much of substance.

Soon, the topic inexplicably shifted, and the Rogue Cultivator began arguing about whether Supreme Mystery Mountain was a demonic sect.

If you say yes, there's definitely no problem.

When the head of Supreme Mystery Mountain entered the Qi Ingestion, he drew upon the Spiritual Qi of an entire prefecture to nourish himself.

This behavior is clearly not ethical.

There is also a [High Shaman] cultivator on the mountain who secretly controls the Bandit Cultivator kill and plunder, a fact known to all.

As for Hua Chunning, she used herself as bait to help that fellow [High Shaman] eliminate dissidents, clearly showing she is also a ruthless and wicked woman!

Looking at this master and his two disciples alone, calling them the Supreme Mystery Demon Sect is by no means an exaggeration.

However, some cultivators disagreed.

Liu Zhijian, the contemporary senior disciple of Supreme Mystery Mountain, is kind and Proper Qi.

The Shaking Down of the Dragon-Rearing Secret Realm initially brought benefits to many cultivators.

The reason why so many Rogue Cultivator are flocking to Mirror Moon Lake is precisely because of their good character and reputation.

Otherwise, if it were that [High Shaman] cultivator from Supreme Mystery Mountain, absolutely no one would dare to go and die!

After much debate, no conclusion was reached.

In the end, both sides had to compromise.

Supreme Mystery Mountain is a sect that cultivates both righteous and demonic arts, a sect that is neither entirely good nor evil!

Li Chengxuan was extremely annoyed by what he heard.

If it weren't for important business, I would definitely have killed all those rogue Rogue Cultivator were slandering me and Supreme Mystery Mountain.

We've arrived in Danzhou City.

The Mountain and Sea Chamber of Commerce moved into the city for rest and recuperation.

Many Rogue Cultivator continued south, seeking to seize the fictitious opportunities in the secret fortuitous opportunity.

Du Qingquan revisited the place and was filled with emotion.

Unfortunately, things have changed.

Even walking on the busiest streets of Danzhou, no one recognized the old city lord.

The Mountain and Sea Chamber of Commerce entered the City Lord's Mansion to rest and recuperate.

After making a few arrangements, Pang Dafu hurriedly found Li Chengxuan and Du Qingquan, urging them, "Fellow Daoists, let's not delay, let's go try our White Dragon River outside the city."

Li Chengxuan readily agreed, nodding in praise, "Fellow Daoist Pang's deep love for his daughter is truly admirable."

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Li, you flatter me." Pang Dafu smiled awkwardly, but frankly said, "I still need to personally lead the caravan along the river to Little Dragon Mountain, so I'll be there until tomorrow at the latest."

"A delay of even one hour will cost us over a hundred Spirit Stone; we simply cannot afford to be delayed!"

Du Qingquan, who is also a parent, couldn't help but glance at him upon hearing this.

Li Chengxuan remained calm and nodded, saying, "Fellow Daoist Pang is sincere to others and even more so to himself. No wonder your business is thriving and your Dao Path is smooth!"

"Fellow Daoist Li understands me!" Pang Dafu was overjoyed and almost regarded Li Chengxuan as a confidant.

A group of servants carefully escorted the carriage out of the city and to the White Dragon River.

They found a secluded spot on a slow-flowing river and escorted Miss Pang Household into the White Dragon River.

It's quite strange, really.

Miss Pang Household stood in the water for a while, and not only did her round belly disappear, but her senses also returned to normal. Looking around, she muttered to herself, "Wasn't I in Azure Cloud Market? How did I end up here?!"

Pang Dafu was almost moved to tears.

But remembering Li Chengxuan's words, she dared not approach and only directed the servants to escort her daughter back home from a distance!

Du Qingquan was still somewhat bewildered and Outer Dao, "This matter... is resolved just like that?!"

This went way too smoothly!

Shouldn't there be unexpected twists and turns? If not a secret realm, at least a powerful cultivator would appear, leading to an earth-shattering battle.

Finally, he obtained some fortuitous opportunity by virtue of his identity as the successor of [Clear Water], and brought them back for Qingchi to use in his cultivation.

That night.

Greatly disappointed, Du Qingquan couldn't sleep at all, so he got up and took a walk in the small garden of the city lord's mansion to relieve his anxiety.

"Fellow Daoist Du..." Pang Dafu, sitting in the pavilion, greeted him with a smile, "Why aren't you asleep yet?!"

"So it's Fellow Daoist Pang..." Du Qingquan cupped his hands in greeting, suppressing his irritation, and forced a smile, "I won't disturb your peace, I'll go back to sleep now."

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment." Pang Dafu called out to Du Qingquan, and said softly, "Fellow Daoist Du, you have lived in Danzhou for generations. I wonder if you have heard that this place was once a blessed land of spiritual energy that rivaled even the Rejuvenation Valley?!"