64: Yangcheng Main City

After Transmigration through the Qingyang Mountain Range, Lin Yucheng and Lin Jing found themselves facing a large expanse of villages and towns.

The Spiritual Qi in this world was much denser than in Qingyang, likely due to more Spiritual Veins underground.

Lin Jing touched her nose and said to Lin Yucheng, “Captain, why don't I go explore first? I'll call you over after I've gathered some basic information about this place.”

Lin Jing's actions were, of course, for Lin Yucheng's consideration. Lin Yucheng had always looked after her in earlier years, and she had always kept that kindness in her heart.

However, Lin Yucheng shook his head, “No need. Let's go together. We still don't know what Realm the Cultivators here generally are. Your Cultivation is only at the ninth level of Qi Refinement Stage. If you encounter a high-level Cultivator, it's very possible you won't make it back.”

Lin Yucheng and Lin Jing walked towards a small village, both doing their best to disguise themselves, appearing like two people who had just returned from hunting Yao Beasts in the Qingyang Mountain Range.

The small village was not large, with only about a dozen households.

Occasionally, people could be seen walking by, all of them Cultivators; no Mortals were seen at all.

Lin Yucheng's eyes scanned the area, focusing on a child at the village entrance. This child had no Cultivation, likely because she hadn't yet experienced her Awakening.

He wasn't worried about encountering any hidden powerful figures. Lin Yucheng had also consumed a lot of thousand-year cloud mist tea, and his Divine Sense was already far superior to Cultivators of the same Realm.

This was a little girl with two bun hairstyles, her face rosy and very cute.

Lin Yucheng walked over, bent down, and showed what he thought was a kind and approachable smile, “Little sister~”

“Waaah, boo hoo hoo hoo…”

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“There's a human trafficker! I don't want to be kidnapped by a human trafficker!”

Lin Yucheng's smile froze on his face.

The little girl's voice was very loud, immediately attracting the attention of many villagers, but the villagers just looked over, revealing knowing smiles.

It was obvious they often used the threat of human traffickers to scare her.

Lin Jing couldn't help but laugh, “Captain, let me handle it!”

Lin Jing's appearance was completely different from Lin Yucheng's. Lin Jing looked like a fair-skinned scholar, and his appearance was also very handsome.

In contrast, Lin Yucheng's facial stubble could never be completely shaved, his eyes carried a sharp Aura, and a faint Killing Intent lingered around him.

He practically scared the little girl to death!

“Little sister, big brother will give you magic candy gourd.” Without him noticing, Lin Jing took out a string of magic candy gourd from his Storage Pouch and handed it to the little girl with a smile.

The little girl's crying immediately stopped, and she quickly took it and stuffed it into her mouth.

The Cultivators nearby initially wanted to stop her, but the little girl's movements were simply too fast.

However, seeing that the magic candy gourd was fine, they dispersed again.

“Since you've eaten big brother's candy, can you tell big brother how to get to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion here?” Lin Jing asked.

The little girl's eyes sparkled. She had a big hawthorn in her mouth, and while licking the outer sugar coating, she mumbled,

“The Spirit Treasure Pavilion is in the Main City. That's the biggest place around here. It has all sorts of delicious and fun things.”

At this moment, a couple dressed as farmers walked over. They first patted the little girl's head, “Nannan, you're being naughty again.”

The little girl retorted indignantly, “No, I'm not! I'm giving directions to this big brother, and this… uncle!”

Lin Yucheng's embarrassment was evident on his face. He was clearly not much older than Lin Jing, yet the address had already put him up a generation.

The man in coarse linen clothes cupped his fists and bowed, “Fellow Daoists, I truly apologize. My daughter is too young and has caused you trouble.”

He asked, “Are the two of you from out of town?”

Lin Yucheng nodded, choosing not to hide it.

The farmer said, “This place of ours is called Yang City. Cultivators are spread throughout the various villages and towns, and there are basically no divisions of power. The local customs here are quite simple. As long as you don't harbor any ill intentions, the people here generally won't make things difficult for you.”

Lin Yucheng thought to himself, it seems his luck is good. Perhaps the exchange for Foundation Establishment Stage will also be smooth.

Lin Yucheng asked, “Fellow Daoist, please tell me how to get to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion nearby. We are new here and wish to purchase some Cultivation resources.”

The farmer gently stroked the little girl's bunned hair and said, “Nannan already mentioned it. It's in the Main City. Just keep heading north, and the largest city you see will be Yang City Main City.”

“Thank you!”

Lin Yucheng cupped his fists, then left with Lin Jing.

They headed north.

...

After Lin Yucheng and Lin Jing left, the farmer and his wife began to converse.

Although the woman was dressed in coarse clothes, her beautiful face could not be concealed, “Husband, they are of unknown origin. Will there be any problems?”

The man shook his head slightly, “The fierce-looking man is full of Killing Intent, and his Cultivation has reached the Foundation Establishment Stage. One look and you can tell he has taken many lives of Yao Beasts or Cultivators.

I still led him to the Main City to avoid causing trouble for our village. If they truly have any ill intentions, the Cultivators in the Main City will naturally deal with them.”

The woman nodded and smiled, praising her husband's quick thinking.

“Nannan, from now on, you are not allowed to accept candy from strangers. Be careful not to be caught by human traffickers.”

...

A massive city appeared before their eyes. The entire city was constructed from bricks of a special material, which were actually Artifact Refining Materials.

Lin Jing sighed, “This Yang City is much stronger than our Loose Cultivator city in Qingyang. Even the city walls are made of Artifact Refining Materials. If a beast tide were to occur here, this city would surely be able to withstand it.”

Lin Yucheng also nodded, “Indeed. Not only does it have sturdy city walls, but it also has a city-protecting Formation.”

Lin Yucheng and Lin Jing successively walked towards the gate of Yang City. There was a row of Cultivator guards on both sides of the gate, and Cultivators were constantly entering and exiting the Main City.

A guard stopped the two, “Please stop, you two. Entering Yang City requires a payment of five Low-Grade Spirit Stones. After paying five Low-Grade Spirit Stones, you can stay in Yang City for one day. Yang City has a night curfew; the city gates close at midnight, and if you are still wandering the streets, you will be expelled from the city.”

Lin Yucheng, “What about the people in the city…?”

The guard patiently explained, “If you wish to reside in Yang City long-term, you must obtain a household registration token; otherwise, you won't even have the right to stay in an inn or guesthouse.”

The system in Yang City was very strict, which greatly ensured public safety here.

Compared to Qingyang, Yang City indeed had a very high safety factor; there were no random instances of murder and treasure-snatching.

The guard looked at Lin Yucheng and Lin Jing, guessing they might be outsiders. He asked, “Is this your first time visiting the Main City?”

Lin Yucheng did not hide it, merely giving a soft hum.

“In that case, you will also need to undergo a test here.”

“What test?”