After exiting this patch of forest and flying for another day, a majestic and imposing city appeared.
The city was densely populated, and many people were seen entering and exiting. The weakest among them possessed cultivation at the Nascent Soul stage or above.
He saw an infant, only a few days old, riding a Great Yellow Dog at the Void Refinement stage, soaring through the skies and darting through the earth.
Even many of the livestock kept by households had cultivation at the Nascent Soul stage or above. He even saw a Black Donkey at the Body Integration stage being held down by several people, preparing to be slaughtered to make donkey-hide gelatin, and then made into donkey meat burgers.
Even in the desolate lands of the Immortal Realm devoid of immortal energy, the spiritual energy was extremely dense, making the entire world appear simple yet subtly extravagant.
This city was named Dao City. Because it was located in a plain and a river rich in spiritual energy flowed through it, it was ideal for cultivating spiritual rice, making it a renowned producer of spiritual rice.
Xiao Fei walked along the city's main street. The transcendent aura of an Earth Immortal caused everyone to cast reverent glances his way.
Although they lived in the Immortal Realm, they did not often have the opportunity to see Immortals.
Xiao Fei currently lacked knowledge about the Immortal Realm and planned to find a place to stay in the city for a while.
Just then, a large group of people walked from the opposite street. Upon seeing Xiao Fei, they immediately bowed and greeted him.
"Greetings, Great Immortal!"
Xiao Fei frowned slightly and looked at the elder at the forefront.
"What business do you have?"
"This old man, Zheng Long, is the City Lord of Dao City. My ancestors also produced an Earth Immortal. Upon seeing a senior descend upon this city, I am filled with awe and trepidation. I have prepared a banquet and humbly request the senior to partake!"
This elder, named Zheng Long, quickly explained, fearing he might displease Xiao Fei.
"No need. I will reside in this city temporarily and then depart."
He currently had no interest in showing off in front of ordinary cultivators. He did not wish to participate in such social events as banquets, finding them a pure waste of his time and energy.
No one lacked clothing or food. Attending banquets was merely for showing off or watching others perform acts of showing off.
"So, Senior requires temporary lodging. I happen to have a manor that is vacant. It is still clean and elegant, and perhaps it will suit Senior's taste."
Upon hearing that Xiao Fei needed lodging, Zheng Long eagerly recommended his own manor.
Xiao Fei nodded and said, "Take me to see it."
In any case, he needed to find a place to live. Rather than searching everywhere himself, it was better to go with the flow.
Immediately, Zheng Long happily led the way, and the group entered a manor.
Within the manor, there were mountains and water. A flowing stream passed through the manor, feeding into a lake, and then circled halfway before flowing out again.
Xiao Fei examined the surroundings with his spiritual sense and was quite satisfied with the environment, finding it very suitable for his current desire for seclusion.
"If Senior is pleased, from this moment forth, this manor shall belong to Senior."
Zheng Long, observing Xiao Fei's expression, cautiously inquired.
Xiao Fei looked at him meaningfully.
"Just state your purpose directly."
It was normal for cultivators to curry favor with Earth Immortal powerhouses, but someone as solicitous as this must have an ulterior motive.
If it were something he could do with a mere wave of his hand, he wouldn't mind.
"Senior's gaze is like a torch, seeing through all falsehoods. This junior indeed has a request!
In the river beyond our city, there resides an old mud loach. Previously, it only had the strength of the Mahayana stage, and I could restrain it.
However, tens of thousands of years ago, for some unknown great fortune, it broke through to the Earth Immortal realm.
This old mud loach did not leave after its breakthrough but has remained here, causing harm to the region. Every year, many people and livestock in the city are devoured by it."
"You wish for me to risk my life against an Earth Immortal?"
Xiao Fei's tone intensified. Battling against a cultivator of the same realm, the outcome was uncertain, and it was quite possible he would be the one to die.
To risk his life for a mere manor was to sell himself too cheaply.
"Please, Senior, save the lives of all the city's residents!"
At this, Zheng Long and all his attendants knelt down simultaneously, begging Xiao Fei for salvation.
"My ancestors also left behind several treasures. Once the matter is resolved, this junior will present them all to Senior."
Zheng Long then handed Xiao Fei a jade slip, which recorded the general information of these treasures.
Xiao Fei took it and examined it. The truly valuable items left by his ancestors had already been sold off by them. Now, only two golden books and a triangular wooden token remained.
To Earth Immortals, these items were nothing more than scrap metal, not of great value.
However, Xiao Fei did not mind helping them and engaging in a battle with the mud loach.
Firstly, it could be considered eliminating a menace for the common people.
Secondly, the two golden books left by Zheng Long's ancestors would be of great use to him.
One of these golden books explained the characteristics of various immortal medicines in the Immortal Realm and their cultivation methods.
The other introduced the refining methods for some immortal artifacts.
Although he had studied with Little Black for a period before, limited by Little Black's own knowledge, he only had a vague understanding.
After all, Little Black, as a dog, did not know how to refine pills or artifacts.
The content explained in these two golden books was more detailed, targeted, and practical.
"All of you, rise. I can try to confront that mud loach, but I cannot guarantee victory."
"Thank you, Senior!"
Zheng Long and the others bowed and withdrew. Xiao Fei temporarily took up residence in the manor.
As for dealing with the mud loach, he intended to first ascertain its background before acting rashly, as that was not his style.
In the following period, Xiao Fei occasionally ventured out. He not only inquired about the mud loach but was also interested in all sorts of information.
For instance, he had already learned that Zheng Long's Earth Immortal ancestor, after becoming an Immortal, joined a major power but could only serve as an insignificant underling.
During a battle, due to his timidity and slow advance, he had even secretly held back to save his own life.
He was apprehended by the main family and killed as a cautionary tale, a warning to others.
His death was truly rather ignominious.
He also learned that the mud loach was female, and it was not a single mud loach fighting, but rather many offspring.
He also learned that this place was relatively remote in the Immortal Realm, and the nearest Blessed Land required a flight of a month to reach...
...
Fairy Shui Yue received a secret mission assigned by Cave Master Ying Yue: to find Xiao Fei's whereabouts.
Although Xiao Fei's body had been pulverized into nothingness by the attacks of three True Immortals in the Nine Yang Cave, leaving not even a speck behind, his soul had not been discovered at that time. It was likely that his soul had escaped through some secret technique, and had also taken the Lotus King with it.
Shui Yue descended the mountain alone. She was quite looking forward to this secret mission.
He was the legendary most handsome man in the Immortal Realm, so captivating that even someone as proud as Cave Master Ying Yue had been subdued by him.
It was a pity that when she had him in her grasp last time, she hadn't examined him carefully.
She remembered that she had flown a long distance in the air while riding him that day. She hadn't paid attention to the specific feeling at the time.
If she had the chance again, she would definitely experience it thoroughly.
Thinking of this, a flicker of brilliance emanated from Shui Yue's eyes.
However, in the vast sea of people, finding one person was too difficult, and she had no clues. She could only wander around and try her luck.