Chapter 267: Second Hundred Sixty‑seven Chapter: Recognition

"Uncertain," Jiang Yu said calmly.

"I'm not sure why you're still just waiting here; tell me the reason," Jiang Tu said, too lazy to think.

Jiang Yu rubbed her nose, gave a light cough twice, "There's a Dragon Soul, huh."

"Oh," Jiang Tu said, momentarily forgetting, "I'll go wake it up."

The pitiful Dragon Soul, pulled out again for work, let out a mournful sigh; its divine sense flickered, "Still on the island."

Jiang Tu was a bit doubtful: "Huh, this island is more than a few hundred li; can you scan the whole thing? You once said tracking had limits."

Dragon Soul: "I've at least gone through the Transformation Tribulation, spent thirty years in the massive Soul‑nurturing Tree, and my divine sense has mostly recovered."

"But can you sense and track a mark within a thousand li?" Jiang Yu, having bought a teleport ticket, wasn't just waiting here.

Inside the Teleport Hall of Dragon Emperor Island, there were basically only the steward guards, and the space was only about one‑third the size of Tianyuan's area; since only one person can teleport at a time and the price is high, few cultivators are willing to use the teleport array.

She couldn't just sit and wait; luckily the exit wasn't far, and cultivators were setting up stalls on the street—snacks, treats, ornaments, spiritual swords, even low‑grade spiritual beasts.

Jiang Tu, a foodie, ordered some grilled fish for Jiang Yu to buy, but as soon as the vendor finished grilling, the Dragon Soul said, "It's here."

Jiang Yu didn't look around immediately; instead, she promptly handed the spiritual stone to the seller, "Wrap it; I prefer to take it back and grill it myself."

"Here you go, sir," the seller said cheerfully, using a few swift motions with a lotus leaf to hand Jiang Yu several marinated fresh fish.

"Where is the person? Jiang Tu, don't use divine sense to scan for people, lest we stir up trouble," Jiang Yu warned, brushing her storage bag as a cover; the fish in her hand actually entered the Dragon Soul.

Dragon Soul hesitated slightly, "He really intends to use the teleport array, and he's also bringing a late Foundation Establishment…"

"But it seems a woman is following him; do you also need to follow right away?"

"What level of female cultivator, and who's she following?" Jiang Yu's gaze shifted to the doorway of the Teleport Hall, where she happened to see a silhouette.

She no longer delayed, darted left and right, and in a blink arrived at the Teleport Hall, waving the teleport ticket at the steward; her form flickered and she leapt onto a teleport array meant for three people.

Nan Su True Person, aside from changing into local ceremonial robes, did not alter his appearance; he placed one hand on a male Foundation Establishment cultivator's wrist, clearly holding him hostage.

The other female cultivator was also at Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, and Jiang Yu felt her figure looked familiar.

While pondering, a flash of light appeared; the four were soon teleported to another island, strangely enough the island's teleport array was an open‑air valley.

Not far off, a single cultivator sat dozing beside a long bench, but within the surrounding high mountains it was unclear whether any cultivators were hidden watching.

Jiang Yu saw the three companions had not stepped off the teleport array, so she also remained standing, unmoving.

Nan Su True Person suddenly turned his head toward her and the female cultivator, "Did you come for him?"

While speaking, he also tugged the male Foundation Establishment cultivator forward.

The female cultivator shook her head first, "I don't know him; I haven't adapted to the teleport yet, my hair is disheveled."

As Jiang Yu also shook her head, Nan Su True Person had already seized the male cultivator and vanished into the air.

Then the female cultivator sprang up, chasing after Nan Su's direction.

"Why aren't you leaving?" the dozing Core Formation cultivator opened his eyes.

"Senior, please forgive me; it's my first time on this island, and I was surprised to see the teleport array set in an open valley," Jiang Yu said, having heard the Dragon Soul mention Nan Su flying toward the city, so she hadn't rushed after him. Her cultivation at this moment was Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, and she addressed the Core Formation cultivator as senior.

The dozing Core Formation cultivator neither affirmed nor denied, but after examining her attire, suddenly pulled a red slip from his sleeve.

With a light flick, it floated a few feet in front of her, "Are you also here to attend the Dragon Emperor Alliance's auction?"

Jiang Yu saw his motion, immediately feigning starry eyes at the red slip, "Yes, but I don't have an entry ticket; I heard ordinary people find it hard to obtain."

"One hundred medium‑quality spiritual stones, or if you pay with lower‑quality stones, it costs ten thousand five hundred," the dozing Core Formation cultivator's intention was clear.

Jiang Yu, however, seemed a bit hesitant, "Why are you only offering this to me?"

"Hmph, the two companions just now were both Core Formation; they have their ways of obtaining red slips."

"You shouldn't claim you can't afford ten thousand lower‑quality spiritual stones; don't waste my old man's kindness." The dozing Core Formation cultivator's face changed, eyes narrowed, pressure exuded.

Jiang Yu was speechless; she quickly bowed in panic, fearing the pressure, "Thank you, senior, for the opportunity; these are spiritual stones."

Before she finished speaking, the other smiled, withdrew the pressure, then stared at the bag of spiritual stones she offered; his divine sense scanned and found it far exceeded ten thousand five hundred stones.

He nodded very satisfied, "The old man doesn't take advantage of you either."

"Enter the auction hall, find a spot nearest the exit for an easy escape; try not to buy items priced over thirty thousand spiritual stones, lest you get robbed when you leave."

Jiang Yu took the red slip, thanked him, and immediately flew out of the valley; a hundred li away she saw a vast, perfectly flat plain.

She rode her sword for a short while, then saw a network of spiritual fields crisscrossing beyond the tall city walls.

Between the plots, groups of two or three cultivators rode swords in circles, seeming to patrol, giving the impression of more than the city tower guards.

Many cultivators flew in from the sea, passing by them toward the city gate.

Jiang Tu said, "Ganlu Island is truly a good place; not only does it lack the harsh direct sunlight of Chasing Origin Island, but it's lush everywhere, full of vitality."

"What do you think, could this be a granary of the Dragon Emperor Alliance?"

"Possibly," Jiang Yu replied, accelerating her flight, landing behind the line of cultivators queuing to enter the city gate.

Jiang Tu, bored, sent a voice to her: "The dozing Core Formation said there are two Core Formation cultivators; they must have seen through the female cultivator's disguise."

"She, could she be Tian True Person who was earlier at the Lord's Mansion?"

"Looks similar." The other didn't change weight like Jiang Yu, so besides the face, they could still recognize her from her figure.

Jiang Tu asked again, "Is she chasing Nan Su, or was it a prearranged team? If two demonic cultivators conspire, we must be cautious."

"Hard to judge." Jiang Yu didn't use the Chasing Origin Island token, but had a Ganlu Island entry token, saying it allowed at least three days inside the city.

And once inside, there were several early‑stage Qi‑Refining youths offering their services to strangers.

An eight‑ or nine‑year‑old boy pushed past a girl of the same age, greeted her: "Fairy, you're new to Ganlu, want lodging or shopping? I can find you the most affordable place."

"How many spiritual stones?" Jiang Yu didn't refuse, treating it as a good deed.

The boy was delighted, quickly saying the guide fee for a day is one lower‑quality spiritual stone.

Jiang Yu tossed him a stone, "Go check where the newly opened auction is? Know when it starts."

The boy pointed attentively, "Fairy, the Alliance Auction Hall on East Street starts at the first hour of the night."

Jiang Yu followed him, from the crossroad heading east; soon she arrived at East Street, where she could see the Alliance Auction Hall's banner from afar.