Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 1299 - 579: Rules for Entering the City

As the carriage sped away, it stirred up a cloud of dust.

Ning Qi and Xu Qingqiu sat in the carriage, still admiring the scenery along the way.

"Look, there are traders coming and going everywhere here."

"They transport goods bought from here to every corner of our realm."

Xu Qingqiu pointed out the caravan here to him, smiling as she spoke.

"Oh, so does that mean many of the goods found elsewhere have been distributed from here?"

Zhuge Lan couldn’t help but say upon hearing her.

"Yes, many people from outside come to our realm and often choose to leave from here."

Xu Qingqiu nodded and continued, "And if one wishes to leave, they must also exit from here."

"So, if we want to go to the Sea Boundary Battlefield, we have to set out from here?"

Ning Qi asked with a smile.

"Exactly."

Xu Qingqiu nodded, showing an expectant look: "This time when we go, we’re sure to gain something."

"I haven’t gone out for a long time."

"Miss Xu, you just returned, why do you say it’s been long?"

"If I’m not mistaken, it’s only been about a month, right?"

Medicine Spirit asked, unable to resist questioning her statement.

"A month isn’t short, either."

Xu Qingqiu refuted.

"Well, you’re not wrong."

Medicine Spirit no longer argued and focused his attention forward as well.

"We’ll arrive shortly, dear sirs."

At this moment, the coachman said to them, "Would you like to go in yourselves, or shall I take you in?"

"Oh? Is there a particular reason?"

Ning Qi understood there was definitely something significant when he heard this question.

"Indeed, there is a certain aspect."

"If someone guides you inside, everything is much more convenient."

"Whether you’re staying in an inn, attending an auction, or doing anything else."

"It will be convenient; no one will interrogate you. But if you enter on your own."

"That’s not certain, as this place isn’t under control of people from your realm."

"The guards here won’t show you any favor."

The driver nodded and explained.

"I know, I’ve been here a few times already."

Xu Qingqiu nodded and said with a smile, "No need to trouble yourself."

"Alright, since you’ve been here before, I won’t say more."

"But bear in mind, both the path guides and your identity tokens here have time limits."

The driver evidently didn’t expect Xu Qingqiu to say that, but still couldn’t resist reminding them.

"Yes, thank you for the reminder."

Xu Qingqiu nodded and continued, "However, mine won’t expire."

"Oh? Why won’t yours expire, miss?"

The driver became interested and asked curiously.

"Mine?"

"You’ll see."

Xu Qingqiu smiled and took out her jade pendant.

The driver only glanced at it, his eyes widened, and he quickly said, "So, you’re a direct disciple of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, my apologies."

"Now do you trust me?"

Xu Qingqiu smiled and asked.

"I do indeed. Dear sirs, we’ve arrived, and I wish you a safe journey."

The driver dismounted and pointed ahead, speaking to them.

"Thank you."

Ning Qi expressed gratitude and then got off the carriage with her.

Once they both disembarked, they walked directly towards the city gate.

"Is it expensive for them to take us in?"

Ning Qi asked curiously.

"Yes, it costs more than the travel fare."

Xu Qingqiu nodded, "If I don’t reveal my identity, there might be exploitation."

"Oh? Such a thing happens."

Ning Qi sighed upon hearing this, "It seems crises are everywhere."

"Indeed, otherwise why would I reveal my identity, which we don’t easily disclose."

Xu Qingqiu pointed to the path ahead and said to Ning Qi, "Alright, let’s go in."

"Okay!"

Ning Qi nodded and continued to walk inside with her.

They reached the city gate, where the guards stopped them.

"Do you two have identity tokens?"

One of the leaders approached and asked them.

"Here."

Without hesitation, Xu Qingqiu handed her token to the commander.

"Ah, disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, please come through."

The commander only took a glance and identified Xu Qingqiu’s status.

This token was only given to direct disciples, so he had no right to obstruct them.

"Thank you."

Xu Qingqiu expressed her gratitude and continued walking inside with Ning Qi.

"Amazing, having an identity is different."

Ning Qi smacked his lips, saying with a smile.

"Of course, they must defer to us here too."

"Our regular disciples don’t matter to them, but we are direct disciples. If they handle us so casually, where is our dignity?"

Xu Qingqiu spoke proudly.

They were now inside the city.

Towering pavilions lined the streets, with many vendors conducting business on either side.

The calls of street hawkers and bargaining were unending.

Looking at the bustling scene, Ning Qi couldn’t help but think of his True Martial Spirit Realm.

How wonderful would it be if one day the True Martial Spirit Realm were like this!

"Master, one day our True Martial Spirit Realm will surpass theirs!"

Medicine Spirit seemed to understand his thoughts and spoke.

"We must first be strong enough."

Ning Qi smiled, looking ahead, "But that’s not necessarily a difficult feat."