Chapter 32

Shan Heyuan: "You recognized his craftsmanship? It's him. Try the Blood-Drip Recognition and see if you like it?"

Shen Duheng held the bracelet, Blood-Drip Recognition, and then put it on his wrist. "It looks good. His craftsmanship is indeed excellent. You should try it on too."

Upon hearing Shan Heyuan also Blood-Drip Recognition the bracelet to bind it to his right wrist.

The same bracelet looks more delicate on Shan Heyuan because her wrists are thinner and her arm lines are not as defined as Shen Duheng's.

When Shen Duheng wore it, he looked much more extravagant.

They're all quite beautiful, though. Pei Gong's craftsmanship is excellent; this storage bracelet combines storage functionality with the function of an ornament.

After admiring the bracelet for a while, Shan Heyuan said, "Brother Shen, the date for going to the Sword Reverence Sect has been set. I'll go on November 27th and report for duty on December 1st. Senior Tong Liangji is Sword Reverence Sect; he'll meet me there."

Shen Duheng nodded. "I'll take you there."

Shan Heyuan: "I can go by myself. I can fly on a sword, so it won't be too much trouble. You just go and take care of your own business, and remember to write when you have time."

Shen Duheng: "Taking you there won't take any longer."

"Really, there's no need." Shan Heyuan nudged his knee with her leg. "I've been here for so long, it's time for me to be independent."

Shen Duheng reached out and grabbed Shan Heyuan's mischievous knee, his expression unchanged. "It's been a long time since I've been to Sword Reverence City, this is a good opportunity to go and take a look."

Shan Heyuan studied his expression and, seeing that he didn't seem reluctant, became happy. "That's fine then. I've never been to Sword Reverence City either. Let's go explore it together!"

Chapter 32

Shan Heyuan stood in the courtyard, turning his head to quietly look at it.

He and Shen Duheng lived here for more than a year. Whether it was the newly installed bamboo curtains in front of the window, the recliner under the eaves, the newly laid soil in the yard, or the lush trees, everything was completely different from when they moved in.

This clean and tidy little courtyard may only exist in my dreams from now on.

Shen Duheng came out and saw him standing blankly in the courtyard. He reached out and put his hand on his shoulder. "Let's go, let's leave a picture with the image stone."

Shan Heyuan responded softly, but still couldn't move his legs.

Shen Duheng used a little force to pull him up and lead him outside.

Everything was in their storage rings and bracelets, so the two of them opened the door empty-handed.

As soon as I stepped outside, I was surprised to find a large number of people standing in the courtyard.

Zhong Shuran leaned against the wall and turned to look when she heard the door open.

Zhao Changming and Li Jiamu were talking in hushed tones.

He Mingqing, Jiu Mingyue, and Qi Yuanbai were on the other side of the courtyard.

Ma Rupei had just arrived on his sword and landed on the ground.

As Shan Heyuan stepped out, everyone turned to look at him.

Shan Heyuan opened his mouth, glancing at Shen Duheng out of the corner of his eye.

Shen Duheng wore a smile, seemingly aware that so many people were standing outside the courtyard.

Jiu Mingyue spoke first, "You're going to Sword Reverence City, we came to see you off."

Qi Yuanbai smiled and said, "Senior Brother Shan, Senior Shen, you go ahead. We'll visit you in Sword Reverence City when we have time, and maybe have some fun while we're at it."

Zhong Shuran: "I don't know when we'll see each other again after you leave. I'll come over and have a drink with you."

He Mingqing smiled and said, "Have a safe journey."

Ma Rupei: "Knowing you were going out today, I came to see you off."

Shan Heyuan's eyes welled up with tears at the scene. As he glanced at the familiar faces, a wave of sadness washed over him, and he was speechless for a moment.

Suddenly, a long, drawn-out bird call came from the sky.

Everyone looked up at once and saw the chariot given by the Supreme Harmony Sect being pulled by a three-headed bird, flying above the courtyard. Since there was nowhere to land, it could only leisurely circle in the air, emitting long, clear cries.

The cultivator driving the carriage called down, "Fellow Daoists, prepare to depart—"

Zhao Changming: "I won't keep you any longer. Take care, everyone. We'll meet again someday."

Zhong Shuran took out a wine pot and wine cups from his storage Law Artifact, handed one to each person, poured wine, and said, "Come, drink this farewell wine, and may you have a safe journey."

Shan Heyuan took a glass of wine first, his voice tight. "Thank you everyone, I hope we meet again someday."

Zhong Shuran and Jiu Mingyue each patted his back with one hand, raised their wine glasses, and indicated that everything was in the wine and there was no need to say more.

After everyone had drunk some wine, Shen Duheng pulled Shan Heyuan along, and with a push of his toes, they boarded the phoenix carriage high in the sky.

The monk driving the carriage glanced back at them. "Sit tight."

As he spoke, the cultivator flicked the reins, and the three-headed Luan Bird flapped its wings, creating a powerful gust of air that rose from beneath the carriage. The carriage, carried by the Luan Bird, flew far away in an instant.

When Shan Heyuan waved to the people below the car, he could no longer see Zhong Shuran and the others clearly.

The Luan chariot, used for intercity travel, flew very smoothly, much more smoothly than Shan Heyuan flight; he could hardly feel any turbulence.

It might be because of the array formations engraved on the vehicle.

Shan Heyuan leaned dejectedly out the car window to look down.

Below are mountains upon mountains, and occasionally you can see white houses nestled among them.

The mountains became increasingly obscured by mist and clouds, but the river below became visible.

The wide river surface reflected the golden rays of the rising sun, flowing silently across the land like molten iron.

After crossing mountains and rivers, the city gradually came into view.

The tall and solemn city walls rise from the ground, encircling the entire city on the plain.

The silver array on the city wall gleamed in the sunlight, and even from above, one could feel the chilling pressure emanating from it.

Looking down from the sky, Shan Heyuan discovered that there weren't as many cities on this continent as he had imagined.

Below, human traces are even scarcer, and the scenery along the way consists mostly of mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes.

There are few roads and not many people; you usually have to be quite a distance away to see any human settlements.

Perhaps because everyone is focused on cultivating immortality, not many people choose to start a family.

Shan Heyuan silently counted the people he knew in his mind, and finally realized that the ones who had started families were the fat noodle shop owner, the village chief Wen Chengyi. Even though they had started families, they had at most two children.

It seems the cultivation world is facing significant population pressure.

After thinking silently for a while, Shan Heyuan suddenly felt that the difference between the cultivation world and Earth wasn't so great after all.

Looking down from the air is fine for a short while, but it becomes quite boring after a while.

Shan Heyuan watched, his head began to nod off, and he started to feel sleepy.

Shen Duheng took out a pillow from his storage bracelet and had him put it under his head so he could sleep face down.

He lay down on the pillow, inhaling the sunshine-scented scent of the new pillow, and quickly fell asleep.

Shan Heyuan slept soundly until Shen Duheng woke him up.

He looked at Shen Duheng with sleepy eyes, momentarily unaware of the time.

Shen Duheng: "We've arrived."

Shan Heyuan: "Where are we?"

Shan Heyuan subconsciously looked down.

Not far ahead stood a massive city, with an endless sea on one side and a mountain range of towering peaks on the other.

At this moment, the setting sun casts a golden glow, illuminating a thousand miles of evening clouds, with a thin mist like smoke.

Against this backdrop, the chessboard-like city quietly appeared before them.

Shan Heyuan knew that with the productivity of the cultivation world and its uninterrupted history spanning tens of thousands of years, Sword Reverence City must be beautiful, but he never expected it to be this beautiful.

The city below was like a painting.

The cultivator riding the Luan Bird spoke up, "Outsiders must register to enter the city, and unmarked Luan Bird are not allowed to fly around freely within the city. I won't escort you in."

"We can go down ourselves." Shen Duheng took out a small bag full of spirit pearls and handed it to the cultivator. "You must be tired from your journey."

The cultivator quickly declined, saying, "Senior, you're too kind. The Supreme Harmony Sect paid for the journey in advance."

Shen Duheng: "Take these spirit pearls and go drink."

After some initial refusals, the cultivator finally accepted the reward.

Shen Duheng and Shan Heyuan got out of the carriage and flew away on their swords towards the outside of the huge Sword Reverence City.