Martial Peak

Chapter 619, Shui Ling’s Recruitment

As a result of Bold Independent Union’s unique hierarchy, its name had spread quite far and was well known amongst common cultivators, many of whom wanted to join Bold Independent Union to take advantage of its less rigid system.

It was also for this reason that while the number of Bold Independent Union’s disciples was quite large, the number of masters it had was low. Compared with other local forces, Bold Independent Union was considered weak.

Yun Xuan reacted as she did when she heard that Shui Ling was a Water Spirit Temple disciple for this reason. Well aware of the status of the Water Spirit Temple, Yun Xuan was not willing to offend Shui Ling.

However, now that they had acquired the Scarlet Blood Orchid, and their task had been completed smoothly, whether Shui Ling was a true disciple of Water Spirit Temple didn’t matter as much anymore.

After two days, the group of ten left the swamp.

One day later, a huge city surrounded by a vast forest appeared in Yang Kai’s eyes; Bold Independent City, headquarters of Bold Independent Union.

This short three day trip had allowed Yang Kai to truly understand how rich the ambient World Energy of Tong Xuan Realm was. Along with the dialogue exchanged amongst this group of people, he also came to realize just how rich and vast this land was; many resources he had never heard of were often mentioned, along with many famous masters.

Yang Kai’s horizons were broadened greatly, and even his state of mind underwent some subtle changes.

At the gate of Bold Independent City, a number of cultivators who appeared to be guards were checking the passing pedestrians, staring at them vigilantly but not making any attempt to stop anyone.

Under the leadership of Yun Xuan, Yang Kai’s group of people easily entered the city.

The bustling atmosphere was obvious even before they entered the gates as cultivators shuttled back and forth just like an endless stream.

Yun Xuan proudly smiled and explained, “Because our Bold Independent Union mainly deals in cultivation resources, our headquarters is always very lively. Many people come here in order to purchase various Alchemy or Artifact Refining materials. In this realm, with the exception of the Merchant Union’s headquarters, Merchant City, our Bold Independent City has the widest selection of goods. Of course, Merchant Union has connections and dealings with all three major races, so that’s not something we can match, hehe.”

“All three major races?” Yang Kai asked curiously.

“En, Merchant Union’s Merchant City is located in neutral territory which allows them to smoothly conduct business with the Demon Race, Monster Race, and Human Race. Didn’t you know?” Yun Xuan’s beautiful face wore a stunned look as she stared at Yang Kai.

“I rarely come out and walk around so my knowledge of the world is somewhat lacking,” Yang Kai replied calmly and casually.

Yun Xuan nodded lightly and didn’t ask any more; not wanting to annoy Yang Kai. These past three days she noticed that while Yang Kai was not very talkative, he showed exceptionally strong curiosity and interest in even some commonly understood things, this was clearly the performance of someone lacking worldly experience.

However, his mind was also very sharp and his thoughts were quite profound. Anything he wasn’t clear about would quickly be understood after making his own observations and asking a few questions. This only further confused Yun Xuan, making her wonder whether he was a little countryside brat who had never seen the world or an old soul who had traveled many lands and seen many storms.

In summary, whenever Yun Xuan faced him, she felt an inexplicably pressure and bewilderment.

“If the two of you have no objections, why not stay at our team’s lodging while you’re in the city? We purchased our own house inside the city and although it’s not much, it’s certainly better than staying at an inn,” Yun Xuan sent out an invitation.

“Sure,” Shui Ling readily accepted, she couldn’t wait to find a place to clean herself up, she hadn’t had an opportunity to wash her body properly during these past few days of traveling.

them the way,” Yun Xuan lightly

bearded man nodded, “Leave it to

the Union and hand over the Scarlet

man along with Shui Ling as he walked off into

Ji Hong enthusiastically introduced. Upon stepping into the yard, he quickly summoned a few servants

city’s downtown area, since it came with a security barrier, once they were inside the bustling

years in a small rotting cabin and then camping in caves and forests, didn’t feel any sense of discomfort in this

called him,

immediately met Shui Ling who had now restored

met eyes, let out a light laugh, then set

she didn’t drink but Yang Kai did not decline, eagerly tasting all of the exotic and foreign food

also handed over the previously agreed upon 152 pieces of Crystal Stone to Yang Kai, giggling happily as she joked, “Be sure to save it, don’t go blowing it all at once. There are many places

probably because of the alcohols, her tone no longer as rigid and her face blushing a faint shade of red, making her

Yun Xuan’s appearance and immediately cast Yang Kai aside while trying to get Yun Xuan

and continued drinking

and Shui Ling both took their leave while the people from Bold Independent Union persisted, but it wasn’t long before the last of them, Ji Hong, collapsed, all of them having been cleanly out drunk

Crystal Stone from the Black Book space and

a very pure World Energy that could easily be absorbed and refined into

quietly asked Shui Ling about the function and worth of these Crystal Stones, Yang Kai only

stones back in the lower realm, the cultivators back there would have been able to improve their cultivations at a rapid pace. Unfortunately, there

Stones were Tong Xuan Realm’s hard currency and were useful for cultivation, Alchemy, and Artifact Refining,

couldn’t help sighing in admiration, never having expected that such a

into a different world, everything around him so strange, fresh, and

who his visitor was, then quickly opened

up?” Yang Kai

over and talk with you,” Shui Ling sat down on a nearby chair and casually poured herself a cup

out earlier today for a while. Did you manage to contact

Shui Ling asked him, slightly

smiled and

in touch with my family. My Water Spirit Temple has a presence in Bold Independent City, so I went there and let them know about where I’ve been and what happened to me these past two years. About half a month from now someone will arrive from the main Sect to pick me up and escort

Spirit Temple? From what I’ve gathered, your status shouldn’t

Water Spirit

“So

still bullied all that time in your mansion? You were ordering me around as and when you

smiled and asked, “Are you going to look

Shui Ling waved her hand casually, Yang Kai leading her back home was something she was extremely grateful for, and how

I hope you can listen to,” Shui Ling’s expression suddenly