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第一千五百三十五章 荒岛与洞府

Although Lin Xuan had learned a lot about this world from his old man, much of the information was broad and general. Many specific customs required firsthand experience in real life.

Though he didn't plan to reside permanently in Lianhai City, he still needed some temporary accommodations for now. Through the description in the jade cylinder scroll, Lin Xuan knew where to apply for one.

Red Leaf Island, being the largest force within a hundred miles of sea, was bustling with visitors and travelers every day. Apart from other sects and families, there were many freelance cultivators who resided here permanently. To settle down here, one needed to meet either of two conditions: joining the island and taking on certain duties or paying a large sum of crystal stones for residency.

The head of the island would distribute some benefits annually, such as crystal stones. However, this came with obligations, essentially making him an employee of the island's leader. For Lin Xuan, this condition was too simple to consider, but he had no intention of joining the island permanently.

Even if the current head of the island, Red Leaf Fairy, was only a late-stage cultivator, her grandfather, though powerful, was still not on par with Lin Xuan. He believed that in a one-on-one fight, he would definitely have the upper hand.

This wasn't arrogance; it was based on his understanding of the cultivation world. Spirit Realm resources were richer and more complex than those in the Mortal World. Generally, same-stage cultivators from the Spirit Realm could handle matters more easily due to their higher ranks.

However, even in the rich Spirit Realm, advancing to the Profound Knowledge Stage was incredibly difficult. Lin Xuan's strength far surpassed that of the island's leader, and he had no intention of staying long-term. Thus, joining the island wasn't an option for him.

The alternative was straightforward: pay a large sum of crystal stones to obtain residency in Lianhai City without any obligations or needing protection.

However, Lin Xuan didn't need such protection. After some thought, he adjusted his breath control technique to elevate his cultivation level to early-stage Immortal Nurturing Stage. Higher ranks made things easier in the cultivation world.

He checked himself and found no flaws before transforming into a streak of lightning and heading towards the central building of Lianhai City. The outer area had no anti-air restrictions, but once inside, there were none either. Many cultivators with early-stage Immortal Nurturing Stage flew about, making Lin Xuan unremarkable.

The city hall was a beautiful seven-story structure in the center of the city, surrounded by four buildings—pavilions, terraces, towers, and pavilions—that floated above the ground. A ring of guards patrolled around it, with most being at the Foundation Establishment Stage led by late-stage Condensation Core cultivators.

Lin Xuan's target was a pavilion to the west of the city hall, where fewer guards were present. He entered smoothly after paying the crystal stones and obtained residency on Red Leaf Island for ten years, along with a temporary cave dwelling.

Though he didn't need to stay that long, as a cultivator with an extended lifespan, ten years was merely a blink of an eye. This was the shortest lease term available, so Lin Xuan didn't haggle further.

With his mind on the task at hand, Lin Xuan left Lianhai City. His cave dwelling wasn't in the city but on a small island nearby. The island's base had excellent Spirit Vessels, but it was too crowded with mixed cultivators for Lin Xuan's taste. He preferred solitude.

Following the instructions on his token, he flew towards the island and found himself looking at an elliptical island no more than a hundred miles long. It was insignificant compared to the vastness of the East Sea.

Lin Xuan examined it closely and soon felt satisfied. The island was small but had beautiful scenery. Verdant flowers, trees, and plants thrived in the center, where a mountain ran north-south. Though not towering, its base housed a high-grade Spirit Vessel that rivaled the one at Tianya Pavilion on Immortal Isle.

"High-grade Spirit Vessel!" Lin Xuan's eyes sparkled with excitement. The Spirit Realm was indeed different; even small islands had richer Spirit Energy than most places in the Mortal World.

Immortal Isle was one of the five major forces in Cloud Province, while this island was insignificant by comparison.

"Although it’s expensive, such rich Spirit Energy makes it worth it," Lin Xuan thought. He then delved into his spirit sense and found information about the island within the token.

After a day and night, he set up a magnificent cave dwelling. The layout required meticulous work, but with his current cultivation level, it was easy to accomplish. Soon, a beautiful cave dwelling appeared before him.

With his keen eyesight, Lin Xuan quickly located the spring source. He then flicked his sleeve, releasing several sword qi that swam out like fish. With his current strength, setting up the cave dwelling was effortless. In less than half an hour, a splendid cave dwelling stood before him.

He spent another day and night refining it, as he might stay for one or two years. After completing the cave dwelling, Lin Xuan set up several colorful array flags with his hands. He quickly set up an array formation.

As the sun began to set, the sky darkened. Lin Xuan entered his cave dwelling, having not rested since ascending. He lay down in his bedroom and soon fell into a deep sleep, snoring loudly.

The next morning, he felt refreshed. He then went to his training room where he summoned an ancient-looking flat object. It was rugged but sturdy. Lin Xuan examined it carefully.

He had many treasures, including the hard shell of the Deep Sea Black Turtle and the iron shield of the Black Dragon, but none suitable for defense. He needed to repair them first.

After a day and night, Lin Xuan emerged from his training room with a frown on his face. The damage to the Black Dragon Iron Shield was worse than expected, nearly losing its Spirit Energy. Repairing it would take much effort, and he might need to return to Lianhai City again.

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