Chapter 320: The Heartbeat of Independent Cultivators

After Dongxuan City opened.

The first batch of cultivators to enter Dongxuan City were those who had traveled from afar and waited outside the city.

Their cultivation bases were generally at the Foundation Establishment realm or above.

Most of these people were born as independent cultivators, and many did not yet have fixed cave abodes.

Although Star Fall Continent is a major province in the Earthly Profound Realm, even though its location is remote, the spiritual vein resources within are abundant.

After all, the Earthly Profound Realm's protection of spiritual veins is quite thorough.

Basically, across all regions of the Earthly Profound Realm.

Every year, numerous spiritual veins are born, strengthening the foundation of the Earthly Profound Realm.

But abundant spiritual vein resources do not mean there are many ownerless spiritual veins.

First and second-tier spiritual veins might not be uncommon in Star Fall Continent.

Ordinary independent cultivators, if they spend a few years, can find them without much difficulty.

They can obtain spirit stones through farming methods and lease cave abodes for cultivation.

In the eyes of independent cultivators, this represents countless hidden resources and wealth.

"Tsk, I thought you were going to leave Dongxuan City alone?"

However, for spiritual veins above the second tier, the higher the tier, the smaller the probability of them being ownerless.

Within the city, channels for obtaining various industries and resources have long been solidified.

They arrived at Dongxuan City early, waiting for its opening.

This is the reason why large numbers of independent cultivators traveled thousands of miles to Dongxuan City.

Moreover, within Dongxuan City, there are vast amounts of spiritual lands available for free lease.

These cultivators wish to maintain a high-efficiency cultivation speed.

Hearing the inquiry, the first to speak nodded slightly and said:

They do not need to worry at all about future development or the source of spirit stones.

"What? Are you preparing to leave Dongxuan City? Don't! A few of us will think of a way for you together."

"Heh, what a coincidence. I am skilled in artifact refining and am also preparing to sign a long-term cooperation contract with Dongxuan City."

"Yes, I am old now, I am not leaving. Once I bring my granddaughter over, I plan to settle permanently in Dongxuan City."

Therefore, many independent cultivators above the Foundation Establishment realm cannot occupy spiritual veins matching their cultivation bases.

For these independent cultivators, spending spirit stones to lease cave abodes in other cities might not be difficult.

And after confirming their settlement, they determine methods to obtain spirit stones and other resources.

Channels for obtaining spirit stones and other cultivation resources within the city are countless.

However, most major cities in Star Fall Continent have existed for a long time.

"Moreover, I am skilled in alchemy and can sign a long-term cooperation contract with Dongxuan City, so I do not need to worry about not earning spirit stones in the future."

Dongxuan City is of high level and recently underwent a large-scale expansion.

It includes a large number of unlimited basic resource refinement tasks.

"By the way, Old Li, you are skilled in array arts, so you probably won't leave either, right?"

"Before coming, I had already rented a third-tier spiritual land."

Just within the various tasks posted in the Task Hall of Dongxuan City alone.

But Dongxuan City is different.

Therefore, as long as one settles in Dongxuan City.

"Hehehe, Dongxuan City's policies are so good, I cannot bear to leave Dongxuan City."

Inside a private room of a certain restaurant in Dongxuan City, several Nascent Soul realm cultivators gathered:

"How is it? Have you all decided?"

"Sigh, I envy you. Unfortunately, I know nothing!"

The commercial demands within it have not yet reached saturation.

The establishment and rise of a large city.

"I am skilled in talisman crafting; you all know, I am not leaving either."

"We have decided. Dongxuan City is quite good. I plan to settle in Dongxuan City from now on."

It was to assess Dongxuan City immediately and determine if it was worth settling in.

Upon hearing this, the others also spoke up one after another:

"That is great. Since everyone is settling in Dongxuan City, it will be convenient to meet in the future."

"No? Who said I was leaving? I cannot refine artifacts or alchemy, but I know how to cultivate spiritual herbs!"

They had to attach themselves to the surroundings of major cities and lease cave abodes within the cities for cultivation.

But obtaining channels to earn spirit stones within these cities is extremely difficult.

The five of them were friends met during their cultivation journey.

Among the five.

Li Wenchen, with a late Nascent Soul realm cultivation base, is a third-tier array master.

Wang Xuedan, with a mid Nascent Soul realm cultivation base, is a third-tier alchemist.

Luoxu Qi, with a mid Nascent Soul realm cultivation base, is a third-tier artifact refiner.

Wenyun Fu, with a mid Nascent Soul realm cultivation base, is a third-tier talisman maker.

Li Danong, with a mid Nascent Soul realm cultivation base, is skilled in auxiliary magic arts and is a third-tier spiritual plant master.

Between these five, they have had friendships spanning over a hundred years, or even several hundred years.

This time, they came to Dongxuan City with the intention of developing together there.

These few were merely one缩影 among the many scattered cultivator groups that had come to Dongxuan City.

After witnessing the vastness of Dongxuan City, understanding its various policies, and learning the approximate number of spiritual veins within it,

many scattered cultivators resolutely decided to settle down in Dongxuan City.

Indeed, quite a few cultivators had already purchased small courtyards in the various mundane districts of Dongxuan City.

They might not be able to afford spirit vein grotto-heavens.

However, buying houses in the mundane districts was well within their means for those at the Foundation Establishment realm and above.

Inside the Administrative Hall of Dongxuan City.

Jiang Yinyin was listlessly leaning on the table, her fingers unconsciously twisting her beautiful hair.

Since she broke through to the Golden Core realm and became the new City Commander of Dongxuan City,

she had, upon the recommendation of her Master Liu Feifeng, brought her subordinates to take up residence in the Administrative Hall of Dongxuan City.

The treatment for guarding the Administrative Hall was not bad, but it was far too dull.

Most matters within Dongxuan City were communicated and handled through the Dongxuan Token.

The Administrative Hall was mainly responsible for business such as leasing or buying spirit vein grotto-heavens, spiritual lands, shops, and buildings for incoming cultivators within Dongxuan City.

However, these matters were naturally handled by Jiang Yinyin's subordinates; she did not need to handle them personally.

So in the Administrative Hall, Jiang Yinyin was not busy, just a bit bored and tedious.

Just then, a voice suddenly came through:

"Boss, someone wants to buy a Fifth-Rank grotto-heaven, but he wants to bargain!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yinyin, who had been staring blankly, brightened her eyes.

She stood up and walked to the counter, looking at a burly man outside with a face full of stubble, holding a large hammer, and covered in wounds, and asked:

"Is it you who wants to buy the Fifth-Rank grotto-heaven?"

The burly man sized up Jiang Yinyin for a moment, then nodded expressionlessly:

"That's right, but the grotto-heavens in your Dongxuan City are too expensive. Is there no way you can give me a discount?"

"There is a way, but it's a bit difficult!"

Hearing Jiang Yinyin's words, the burly man breathed a sigh of relief, yet still said expressionlessly:

"No problem! Just state your conditions directly!"

Jiang Yinyin smiled slightly, her eyes curving into crescents, and said:

"Join our Dongxuan City? As long as you join our Dongxuan City, the price of a Fifth-Rank grotto-heaven can be slashed to the bone, hehehe!"

The burly man frowned and said with an aura of authority that did not require anger:

"No, change the condition."

"Is that so? Then there's no way!"

Hearing this, the burly man's anger rose from his heart, and he shouted loudly:

"Stinky girl, do you dare to play with me?"

Seeing the burly man angry, Jiang Yinyin felt no fear; instead, she said excitedly:

"What? Uncle, do you want to fight?"

"You..."

The burly man was furious, but after glancing around, he looked deeply at Jiang Yinyin and snorted coldly:

"Hmph, stinky girl, I won't fall for your trap."

"Six hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones, right? I'll buy it."

"Ah? That's six hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones, and you'll just buy it?"

Hearing that the burly man preferred to spend six hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones rather than join Dongxuan City, Jiang Yinyin felt somewhat disappointed.

It was a pity this burly man did not take the bait.

Once this burly man took action, Jiang Yinyin could use the Dongxuan Token to suppress him and find a way to bring him under her command.

What a pity.

After feeling a wave of regret in her heart, Jiang Yinyin said weakly:

"Alright! What is your name?"

"Li Dachui."

Afterwards, the burly man named Li Dachui took out a storage bag and threw it in front of Jiang Yinyin:

"Count it; inside are six hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones."

After checking, Jiang Yinyin took out a map:

"The ones marked in green are vacant Fifth-Rank grotto-heavens; choose one yourself!"

Li Dachui took the map, scanned it for a moment, then pointed to the most remote Fifth-Rank grotto-heaven and said:

"This one will do."

After registering everything and waiting for Li Dachui to leave with the token controlling the grotto-heaven formation's restrictions,

Jiang Yinyin muttered quietly:

"Truly a strange person."

(End of this chapter)