Cultivation: Being Immortal

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Moon City, located in the central region.

Moon City used to be a thriving city in the northeast of the central region, but it has declined since the rise of the Holy Heavenly Sect. They have taken a large portion of the population and the city is no longer as prosperous as before.

"Dad, I heard that Moon City has two major features. One is the abundance of beautiful women, whether they are innocent girls or gentle and mature women. It’s a characteristic of the cultivation world, hehe…"

"Isn’t it two major features? There’s another one you’re not mentioning."

Lin Jiang looked at Small Shadiao’s creepy smile and was speechless. Small Shadiao was beyond help, not sure where he learned that from, certainly not from Lin Jiang.

"As for the features, just enjoy one is enough for me, otherwise I might not be able to handle it."

"Hey, kid, don’t cause trouble. Moon City is the only place in the cultivation world where people don’t go looking for romantic encounters. Don’t let the Spiritual Moon Sect beat you up."

Lin Jiang said. Maybe the Spiritual Moon Sect is a sect mostly made up of women. Moon City is the only place in the cultivation world that strictly prohibits brothels. They crack down hard on it. In other places, regardless of the sect, there are brothels and they impose heavy taxes. A popular brothel can earn more taxes than a large business.

"Kid, you better be more serious in the future. The Spiritual Moon Sect is a sect worthy of respect."

Lin Jiang said seriously to Small Shadiao. The cultivation world is mainly dominated by men, even though there are strong women as well. But most still rely on men. It’s admirable that the Spiritual Moon Sect, being led by women, has built such a great foundation and successfully defended it.

After lingering in Moon City for a few days, Lin Jiang gained some understanding of the city. Since Moon City was in decline and property prices were not high, Lin Jiang directly bought a courtyard.

Half a month later, Lin Jiang came out of a store and returned home. He took out more than ten robes from his storage bag. This is the second characteristic of Moon City.

The ancestors of the Spiritual Moon Sect were a group of low-level female cultivators who were down on their luck. Since they weren’t strong in other skills, they grew spiritual plants and raised spiritual silkworms to make robes for their livelihood.

This skill has been passed down from generation to generation, and even after thousands of years, it has not been lost. On the contrary, it has flourished. Even though the Spiritual Moon Sect’s income is no longer solely from robes, Moon City still has the characteristic of having robes.

Lin Jiang carefully examined each piece of clothing he had bought, then took off the layers of ceremonial robes. He saw the innermost garment, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"Did dad think of his mom?"

"Yes, this dress was made by my mother."

"Put it away, Dad, don’t wear it anymore. It’s already worn out."

"I know."

Lin Jiang nodded. The clothes made by Zhuang Rong all those years ago were only made with ordinary silky threads from spiritual silkworms. Despite his careful maintenance over the centuries, they were still on the verge of being ruined.

These robes were no longer sufficient to protect Lin Jiang, but he couldn’t bear to throw them away. He took out a jade box and stored the clothes inside, sealing it with a spiritual talisman.

"They should be able to last for another thousand years or more. If they break, my mother will only exist in my memories."

Lin Jiang said that Zhuang Rong was the first person in this world who selflessly cared for him. She was his first thought, and the one thing in Lin Jiang’s life that he never regretted was not leaving the Lin family earlier and accompanying Zhuang Rong until the end of her life. Otherwise, this regret would always follow him.

Tidy up his mood, Lin Jiang put on each piece of the best robes that can be bought in the market. The more advanced ones can only be custom-made, and they are very expensive. Lin Jiang couldn’t bear to spend that much money.

"Seven-layer robes are the limit. If you stack more, it won’t work anymore. Small Shadiao, when will you go to Wilderness and help me hunt some powerful monsters with high defense? Get me a few clothes to wear."

"Dad, look at my skinny body. How can I fight? It would be good if I don’t get beaten to death."

"Ha ha"

"Really, it’s not fun to fight and kill all the time. Isn’t it better to eat and drink?"

"Quickly go away."

Lin Jiang waved his hand to make Small Shadiao disappear, but it was just a casual remark. He wouldn’t really want Small Shadiao to fight and kill.

Especially after the incident with Yang Luo, Small Shadiao became more important in Lin Jiang’s heart. After all, Small Shadiao never betrayed him, and Lin Jiang wouldn’t betray Small Shadiao either.

·······

"Wow, it’s so lively! They’re getting married, I’ve never been married before."

After another half month, Lin Jiang took Small Shadiao out to eat. While they were eating, they heard a bustling sound outside. They both looked up and saw a wedding procession coming. It was so lively. Small Shadiao became excited. Although he had married a wife, he had never had a wedding ceremony.

"Take a good look, who is marrying who?"

"Huh, a woman marrying a man?"

"That’s right, it’s a woman marrying a man. Just listen to what those people are saying, and you’ll know. She’s someone’s sixth concubine, a male concubine."

Lin Jiang said. He was enjoying the spectacle and also used his divine sense to listen to the surrounding comments. He found out that the one getting married today was a prominent figure in Moon City, someone with real power. And this was her sixth male concubine.

In a way, the cultivation world is actually a fair place. It values strength. Men can have multiple wives and concubines, and so can women, as long as they have the strength.

"A sixth male concubine, goodness, can she handle it?"

"Only overworked oxen, no damaged fields."

"How is it possible? One cow can’t plow, let alone six or seven cows!"

"Who knows? It’s none of our business on someone else’s land. Let’s go eat, and after that, we need to discuss matters."

Lin Jiang said. I’ve been here for quite a while now. I’ve spent money left and right, but haven’t made any profit yet. This afternoon, I have an appointment with the steward of a certain company to discuss business and start making money.

Small Shadiao finished watching the excitement, finished his meal, and went with Lin Jiang to Tianyue Trading Company in the Moon City. Tianyue Trading Company is a company under the Spiritual Moon Sect and is also the largest company in Moon City.

"Hello, Taoist Friend Huang."

"Hello, Taoist Friend Xu."

Lin Jiang and the steward of the company exchanged bows. Now, Lin Jiang has changed his name to Huang Mou, and Small Shadiao has changed his name to Huang Mei.

"I have seen Taoist Friend Huang’s spiritual talisman. It’s of a decent level, and it seems to have some influence from new talisman techniques, right?"

"Yes, I stayed in Tianxian City for half a year. I was very interested in Holy Heavenly Sect’s Yang Luo Taoist Friend’s new talisman techniques and had several discussions with her."

"Did Taoist Friend Huang make a new style talisman?"

"Sorry, for now I have only learned one kind, and it’s a second-level spiritual talisman."

"Congratulations to Taoist Friend Huang, who is also an exceptionally talented person."

The steward from Tianyue Trading Company instantly showed great respect. The new talisman technique has been proposed for several years now, but there are still very few Talisman Makers who can master it. Every Talisman Maker who can master the new talisman technique is a genius.

Lin Jiang quickly humbly replied. He can master the new talisman technique mainly because of his solid foundation and living next door to Yang Luo, where he can get second-hand information.

The steward and Lin Jiang chatted for a while, and soon someone came in from outside. It was a beautiful woman with an elegant and mature temperament. When she saw Small Shadiao, her eyes lit up.

"Taoist Friend Huang, let me introduce you. This is our shopkeeper Xu Yunyue, also known as Martial Uncle Xu."

"I’ve met Martial Uncle Xu."

"No need for formalities."

Xu Yunyue said, but her eyes never left Small Shadiao, making Small Shadiao feel a bit embarrassed.

Lin Jiang was also worried in his heart, isn’t Xu Yunyue too obvious? Is she interested in Small Shadiao?

Lin Jiang and Small Shadiao both changed their appearance, but their figures didn’t change much. Lin Jiang had a well-proportioned figure, so with a little grooming, he appeared refined. On the other hand, Small Shadiao’s physique exploded with muscles and he now looked like a complete muscle man.

"Mr. Xu, what do you think of our cooperation?"

"However steward talked to you, that’s how we will cooperate. Spiritual Moon Sect will not mistreat you."

"Alright, then shall we take our leave?"

"No rush, no rush, Taoist Friend Huang, is this your son?"

"Yes."

"I wonder if a marriage alliance is possible?"

"No, senior, we are here to discuss cooperating on spiritual talismans, not this."

"It’s the same, I’m Soul Changing, and you are Nascent Soul. It wouldn’t be a loss to follow me, but I don’t like your type. I prefer someone like your son, with a full face and bulging muscles."

Xu Yunyue looked at Small Shadiao and couldn’t help but step forward to touch Small Shadiao’s chest muscles, frightening Small Shadiao, who kept retreating.

"Senior, we are not those kind of people. If you continue to make inappropriate remarks, then our cooperation is off."

"Alright, let’s discuss this later. You can inquire about my reputation in Moon City. Anyone who follows me will never regret it."

"Senior, I have something else to attend to first. I’ll take my leave."

Lin Jiang fled in panic, running quickly.

"Dad, that was too terrifying. That woman seemed like she wanted to devour me."

"It’s quite scary, very open-minded. The Spiritual Moon Sect is more open-minded than I had imagined."

"Dad, why don’t we run away and move to a different city?"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"No, I haven’t caused any trouble for Yang Luo yet."

"But, but…"

"But what? Aren’t you always acting like a bad bird? You never lose out."

"It’s true that I don’t lose out, but I prefer taking the initiative rather than being passive."

"·····"

Lin Jiang suddenly fell silent, hesitated for a moment, and then said. Small Shadiao, trust me. I’m not the type of person who sells their child for wealth. I will never sell you.

"I trust you, Dad."

Small Shadiao immediately said, moved by his words, but deep down he rolled his eyes. He still wanted to find a way to escape.