[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal":3,"chapter-cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-chapter-332":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},741171,979,"Chapter 332 - 80: Encountering an Old Friend!","cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-chapter-332",332,"\u003Cp>Behind the city gate was a street over ten zhang wide, the main thoroughfare of Fengyuan City, bustling with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun slowly walked northward along the street, flanked by various buildings, closely packed, with eaves towering in splendid array, magnificent and grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun looked over,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Celestial Star Pavilion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spirit Treasure Tower!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cold Moon Pavilion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuelai Inn\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All were familiar names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No different from when Zhou Xun came here decades ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight thought reveals the rationale behind this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the largest Immortal City in Fengg Country, Fengyuan City is where every inch of land is exceedingly precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shops along the busiest main street are its core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a certain amount of wealth and background, it is impossible to rent a shop here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And such people usually have a stable status, naturally prolonging the existence of their shops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose of Zhou Xun’s visit this time was the Hundred Pleasures Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tower is one of the top comprehensive shops in Fengyuan City, whose owner is the veteran Fake Pill Cultivator of Fengg Country, Master Wenyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is widely connected and extremely influential in Fengg Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun came to inquire about the residence of the elder surnamed Hu from years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he conducted a transaction with that Puppet Master, it was done in an inn due to unfamiliarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, decades later, to find him, one has to rely on other intermediaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Zhou Xun arrived in front of a majestic building spanning a hundred zhang in area and five stories high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eaves are adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, with a plaque in the middle inscribed with the big characters \"Hundred Pleasures Tower\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed Zhou Xun’s destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then walked inside with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first floor covers an area of several hundred zhang, filled with Magical Artifacts, Talismans, Elixirs, etc., used by Qi Refining Cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, dozens of cultivators were carefully selecting items, with several servants in green robes beside them explaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Xun entering, a servant with a refined appearance in a green robe greeted him respectfully with a salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little one Jin San greets this senior, may I know what treasures you wish to purchase?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not buying anything; I am here to visit your Tower Master, Master Wenyang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the servant couldn’t help but exclaim,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>attracting the attention of other cultivators on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the servant’s face changed dramatically, stammering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder... Elder, please forgive me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Tower Master, Master Wenyang, is a Core Formation Cultivator, the type of person able to visit him must be extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine!\" Zhou Xun waved his hand, naturally not bothered by a servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed as a shopkeeper seemed to notice the commotion here, tidied up his attire, and quickly came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings to this esteemed one... huh, you... you are... Master Wangchuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man, upon getting closer, saluted and, midway through, recognized Zhou Xun’s face, immediately displaying a surprised look, his saluting gesture frozen there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after a while did he regain his senses, hurriedly bowing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You recognize me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun asked in surprise,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had been here before, it was disguised with a different appearance, posing as Lii Feiyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this face of his was appearing in Fengyuan City for the first time; how could anyone recognize him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Xun’s kind face and gentle tone, the middle-aged shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief and quickly explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the Master be informed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are the only High-Grade True Pill cultivator in a thousand years in Fengg and Xuu Countries, admired by all. Of course, your image has been etched into the mind of the younger generation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhou Xun nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were indeed true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the renowned new True Pill in a neighboring country, what major force wouldn’t have his image in their collection?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, high-tier cultivators often like traveling around the world, and if any disciple were so clueless as to offend a senior, wouldn’t they be courting death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is true even for regular forces, not to mention grand shops like the Hundred Pleasures Tower welcoming people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Xun not showing signs of impatience, the shopkeeper quickly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is truly our honor for the Master to visit the Hundred Pleasures Tower. If the Master does not mind, why not sit in a private room for a while?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper quickly motioned to a servant nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he led Zhou Xun upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They went up to the fourth floor, into an elegantly designed private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is our Hundred Pleasures Tower’s treasure, Qingfeng Tea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged shopkeeper said, taking out a tea set and a box of exquisite tea leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drinking it is like a breeze brushing the face, with a unique taste!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short time, the Spirit Tea was brewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged shopkeeper handed the Spirit Tea to Zhou Xun with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun took it, lifted the lid, and a faint scent wafted out, refreshing his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took a gentle sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tea flowed into the mouth, a coolness rushed to the back of the head, bringing Zhou Xun calmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, excellent tea!\" Zhou Xun lightly praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the middle-aged shopkeeper was relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the person in front of him was a True Pill Cultivator, a tier higher than their Tower Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please wait here, Master. I have informed the host, and he will be here shortly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem!\" Zhou Xun waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea later, a middle-aged man with a lean face and dressed in a green robe walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Zhou Xun, the middle-aged man slightly bowed and performed a junior’s salute to Zhou Xun:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wenyang greets Master Wangchuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Master Wenyang is also a Core Formation Cultivator, he has only condensed a Fake Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Cultivation Realm, Fake Pill Cultivators have no room for improvement, and their mana is only half that of an Early-Stage True Pill Cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two meet, Fake Pill Cultivators often greet with a junior’s salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun raised his sleeve, and a lifting force supported Master Wenyang’s body as he bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, he clasped his hands in return and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no need for such formality, Daoist Wenyang. We can regard each other as equals!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling this irresistible force, Master Wenyang was shocked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the High-Grade True Pill? It gives me a vast and unstoppable feeling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression became more respectful, and faced with Zhou Xun’s courtesy, he couldn’t help but feel honored and surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn’t dare, Master, you are too courteous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, at Zhou Xun’s invitation, he sat down nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s truly my honor to have the Master visit our Hundred Pleasures Tower. If there’s anything you need, just let me know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, he wouldn’t walk into the Temple of Three Treasures without a reason. Zhou Xun must have important business here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Master Wenyang speak openly, Zhou Xun continued the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not about giving orders; I’m just here to inquire about some news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please speak, Master, Wenyang will certainly tell you everything I know!\" Master Wenyang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here to commission a Tier Three Treasure. I wonder if Daoist Wenyang knows of any Tier Three Artifact Refiners?\" Zhou Xun directly stated his intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he didn’t directly ask the elder with the surname Hu,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is that Zhou Xun wasn’t sure if Elder Hu’s artifact refining skills had truly reached Tier Three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Master Wenyang, who has many friends, knows of other Tier Three Artifact Refiners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his goal is an Artifact Refiner, regardless of whether their surname is Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do know a Tier Three Artifact Refiner. This person is surnamed Hu, and goes by the title ’Master Hu Kui,’\" answered Master Wenyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it the same Hu Daoist who refined the Quasi-Third Tier Puppet capable of contending with True Pill Cultivators?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun’s heart stirred, and he immediately asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the one,\" Master Wenyang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know where this person’s Cave Mansion is located?\" Zhou Xun was delighted to hear this and quickly inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Hu is a good friend of mine. I can take you to him directly, but...\" Master Wenyang hesitated, then continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Daoist Hu is currently not in the city. He has gone to explore Fengyuan with several friends to find Puppet Materials!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, of course, aware of Fengyuan’s vastness, unknown to span millions of miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at their level of cultivation, it was very common to be away for several years at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to wait here for several years, it might not be very realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know when Master Hu Kui will return?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know the exact time, but Master Hu Kui has been away for two years now. According to his previous habits, he should be back within three months at the latest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wenyang answered truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three months is not long; I’ll wait then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Master Wenyang’s mind churned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wangchuan is a High-Grade True Pill, likely to become a Late-Stage Core Formation in the future. Now appearing within his shop and intending to stay in Fengyuan City,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>isn’t this the perfect opportunity to strengthen their relationship?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As it’s the Master’s first time here, you might not have a place to stay. If you don’t mind, I have a small courtyard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s situated just behind our Hundred Pleasures Tower, very quiet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll take you up on your offer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Zhou Xun stayed at the courtyard behind the Hundred Pleasures Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, breakfast was brought by a maid, all made from Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such high-quality Spirit Rice wasn’t commonly seen even in Xui Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Zhou Xun ate several bowls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Zhou Xun left, planning to stroll around Fengyuan City since it would be some time before Master Hu Kui returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, traveling among the common folk and experiencing the world’s multitude could significantly help temper the Heart Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were once Powerful Cultivators who mingled in the marketplaces to train their hearts, eventually perfecting their Heart Realm and breaking through to a higher realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fengyuan City is a very inclusive Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has top-tier shops serving High-Tier Cultivators along the main roads, as well as places like the West Plaza for transactions among lower-tier cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Zhou Xun’s destination was the West Plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his last visit, Zhou Xun was pressed for time and had no intention of leisurely exploring this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The West Plaza is situated on the western side of Fengyuan City, only about eight or nine miles from where Zhou Xun was staying at the Hundred Pleasures Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, cultivators in various attire hurried by, unlike Zhou Xun, who strolled as if through a garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With stops and starts, it took him about half an hour to reach his destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered the West Plaza, a bustling market atmosphere enveloped him, with countless stalls in view and a continuous stream of bargaining and quoting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun smiled as he looked around, one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist, have a look at my talismans, freshly refined and of excellent quality!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a somewhat familiar voice reached his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun followed the direction of the voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and saw a woman in a red dress, kneeling in front of a talisman stall, eagerly trying to attract customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1980,"2026-06-02T11:38:42.696Z",1,"novelbin.me","c38d961fbd6c753182a00a04960b733568264c14abbaffb68a31dc45a639a2e0","cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-chapter-333","cultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-chapter-331",564,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivation-from-servant-to-revered-immortal-cover.jpg"]