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第三千六百六十章 上古往事

Lin Xuan's face showed interest, but he didn't delve further into probing.

His gaze swept over the area, and soon a graceful pavilion came into view.

"Such an environment is nice. I'll stay here for now."

"The senior has indeed keen eyesight. Although this Fragrant Pavilion isn't the one with the most dense qi, it's definitely the quietest and most secluded. Since you've chosen to settle here, please rest well. A messenger will come to invite you in a month." The girl’s voice was as smooth as pearls rolling off a jade plate.

"This naturally poses no problem. However, from your tone, this isn't truly Peach Blossom Pool, right?"

"Your words are correct. Strictly speaking, this is just the outer area of Peach Blossom Pool. There's still some distance to the venue where the Peach Banquet will be held," the girl spoke respectfully.

"Are there many such places?"

"Yes, because each senior has a different temperament and personality. We usually only arrange for two or three people to stay in each place to avoid any unpleasant incidents."

"Oh, why is that?"

Lin Xuan's expression showed surprise.

"How could you not know?" The girl's face mirrored his own.

"Is there some reason behind this? Could you explain it further?"

Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, his interest deepening.

"If the senior wants to listen, I have no problem. This story begins a million five hundred thousand years ago..."

The corners of the girl’s lips curled into a smile. Lin Xuan's attention was fully engaged as her voice continued softly.

As she narrated, long-forgotten events gradually revealed their secrets.

It turned out that Rain Mist Business Alliance had no choice but to do this due to circumstances.

The Peach Banquet took place every three years, and from ancient times, it had been held a hundred times. Initially, the powerful cultivators who traveled far were housed together before the opening, which not only saved effort but also facilitated their interactions—making everyone happy.

However, there was always a downside. A pair of enemies happened to meet here during the Peach Banquet a million five hundred thousand years ago.

If the Peach Banquet had already opened, Rain Mist Business Alliance would have sent top-tier cultivators to guard this place. With such deep-seated enmity, they wouldn't dare act rashly even if the banquet was open.

But since the Peach Banquet hadn’t opened yet and they were just staying at an inn, a mere temporary lodging point, Rain Mist Business Alliance couldn’t afford to send powerful cultivators there.

Thus, these enemies lost their inhibitions. When enemies meet, they clash fiercely. A few words led to a fight that escalated into a group brawl among the other cultivators present.

Notable were the old monsters of the Transcending Tribulation stage. Nearly two hundred cultivators fought in pairs, creating an unprecedented spectacle where both sides went all out without holding back.

Rain Mist Business Alliance was left dumbfounded. In such circumstances, their elders had no use; they could only watch helplessly as chaos ensued.

After all, although not many, these were late-stage Transcending Tribulation cultivators. A brawl involving nearly two hundred of them would rarely occur even during a world war.

Rain Mist Business Alliance’s elders, though formidable, couldn’t intervene at this point without being reckless. Yet ignoring the situation was also impossible.

They were in a bind.

Finally, saviors appeared—three Loose Immortals and three Demon Kings arrived together.

The six powerful figures didn't need to be mentioned; their reputation in the Spirit Realm was unparalleled. Their presence resolved the crisis, turning it into nothingness.

However, this incident ensured that the Peach Banquet of that year wouldn’t have a good outcome. Although勉强opened, it ended hastily with little gain or fame compared to previous years.

Rain Mist Business Alliance was naturally furious and, after sobering up, decided not to house all the distant cultivators together before the next Peach Banquet.

After all, for Rain Mist Business Alliance’s resources, preparing more lodging points would be a mere formality.

...

"Ah, I see."

Lin Xuan's face showed understanding. He finally grasped the entire story: "Thank you, Fairy."

"You're too polite. It was just something I should have done," the girl spoke with utmost respect. "If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now."

Lin Xuan nodded.

The girl bowed again and transformed into a streak of light, flying away.

Lin Xuan examined the building before him. The ancient event indeed seemed significant, but it was no longer relevant to him. Given his nature, he preferred quietness, and this place with few cultivators suited him perfectly.

With thoughts racing, Lin Xuan walked past the light screen in front of him.

Although this禁制had an effect on mental awareness, its defensive capabilities were negligible.

Lin Xuan ignored it and stepped inside.

The scene before his eyes was blurry. After entering the light screen, he discovered a hidden world within.

It truly felt like a self-contained realm; clouds dotted the sky above.

From the outside, this looked like just a building. But inside, there were terraces, pavilions, small mountains, waterfalls, and winding corridors—almost like a complete palace.

Even secular palaces seemed inferior in comparison.

The qi was incredibly dense.

Lin Xuan’s face showed satisfaction. Rain Mist Business Alliance had made a grand gesture with such an elegant and beautiful temporary lodging point.

But it wasn’t surprising given that these were old monsters of the Transcending Tribulation stage, who naturally had very refined living arrangements.

"Ah, the scenery here is really nice, but most of it seems to be conjured by禁制."

A melodious voice entered his ears. A flash of white light revealed Xiao Di standing beside him, and Yue Er emerged from her Pocket Universe Scroll as well.

"It doesn’t matter. We’re only staying for a short while. Xiao Di, choose which courtyard you like."

Lin Xuan smiled.

"Thank you, Brother Lin. I won't be so polite then."

Xiao Di scanned the area before flying to a courtyard filled with blooming flowers. (To be continued.)

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