After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 566 Emerald Charm of Bamboo City

The Azure Phoenix Sect, its library.

"Brother Wu, these are the books you requested. Considering you can't stay here for long, I found them for you in advance. They contain descriptions of the cities you mentioned, and I hope they will be helpful to you." Xue Cheng handed him several books.

"Thank you very much, Brother Xue!"

Although he knew that Xue Cheng might be asking him for something, given his attitude, he probably wouldn't refuse as long as the request wasn't excessive.

"It was nothing, I'm just glad I could help Brother Wu," Xue Cheng said with a smile.

"I wonder if there's anything Brother Xue can help me with? I won't refuse if it's within my power."

"I wonder how long Brother Wu will be able to stay in Qingluan City?"

"I'm afraid I have to leave today; I have some urgent matters to attend to."

"Will Brother Wu return to Qingluan City?"

"Maybe." Shen Xu thought of his promise to Xiao Ying.

Around when?

"That's uncertain."

"If possible, I hope Brother Wu can come to Qingluan City again before the end of the year. I once obtained a map of a cave dwelling of a predecessor, which contains the materials for condensing pills that I need."

I hope Brother Wu can help me obtain it. I only need that material; everything else is yours.

"If the remaining items are not worth enough for that material, I will compensate Brother Wu with the full amount of Nourishing Essence Pills." Xue Cheng's expression was very sincere.

"Coagulation pill?"

After bringing Uncle Wang and the others to Ningchuan Region, it was about time for him to start looking for materials for condensing pills.

However, he has no idea what kind of Yuan Dan he wants to condense yet.

His strongest element is water, so he should theoretically be able to condense a water elixir, but he seems to have a strong affinity for the way of wood.

Should we condense the Yuan Dan of both water and wood attributes? It seems that True Person Qingzhu is proficient in both water and wood.

He decided to go back and ask Yang Qiqi, since she possessed the Ancestral Mist Body, which should be able to provide him with some information.

"Brother Xue, why did you choose me? I imagine the Azure Phoenix Sect is not lacking in skilled fighters!"

"Because Brother Wu, you are very strong. I am already among the top Qi Sea Realm cultivators in the Azure Phoenix Sect, but I still don't have the confidence to dodge your sword move."

"And I'm certain that wasn't your full strength. Only the strong deserve to share the spoils of victory with me." Xue Cheng looked at him intently.

"I'm sorry, your price isn't worth helping you. I appreciate your help, but I think I should go." Shen Xu handed the book back to Xue Cheng.

"That's a pity. I put a lot of effort into compiling these. If Brother Wu doesn't look at them, no one else will either."

Consider this a good deed for us! If Brother Wu changes his mind before the end of the year, he can always come back to me.

"Then thank you very much, Brother Xue."

Shen Xu picked up the book and began to carefully flip through it.

After some time, Shen Xu closed the last book, and he had an answer in his heart about his next destination.

"Brother Wu, have you decided where to go?" Xue Cheng asked.

"I think Zhuyun City is a great place, and I plan to go and take a look."

"It is indeed a wonderful place, with its emerald green waters and abundant vitality. A gentle breeze rustles through the bamboo leaves and the sound of the diabolo resonates, like heavenly music."

If Brother Wu plans to visit Qingluan City again, would you be so kind as to bring me a bamboo flute from there?

“Of course it’s possible,” Shen Xu readily agreed.

After Shen Xu left, an old man with white hair appeared beside Xue Cheng. "Young Master, he knows about the cave. Should we kill him to prevent future troubles?"

"Considering he didn't lie to me, I'll wait for him for a while!" Xue Cheng smiled.

……

Shen Xu was certain that the cave dwelling Xue Cheng mentioned was not as simple as it seemed, and he was also certain that Xue Cheng had murderous intentions towards him, but after answering his questions, he seemed to have let go of his murderous intent.

Although he disguised himself well, he still sensed something amiss; he didn't remember having such strong perception before.

Suddenly, he remembered the willow leaf he had obtained in Biwei City the day before. He stretched out his palm and, sure enough, found a willow leaf pattern that was shimmering slightly.

This willow leaf seems to allow me to sense the malice of those around me.

Suddenly, Shen Xu felt a tremor in his heart and stopped in his tracks.

But he quickly regained his composure and left Qingluan City via a teleportation array that led to a city near Zhuyun City.

With a flash of dazzling white light, Shen Xu's figure appeared in Shanyang City.

When I stretched out my palm again, the willow leaf had vanished.

Shen Xu didn't know if his fate would have been much worse if he hadn't chosen to come to Shanyang City.

However, Shanyang City was not his destination. The teleportation array of a fourth-grade sect would only lead to the core cities under the jurisdiction of an equal force, as well as some other important cities.

However, Bamboo Rhyme City, which he was going to, was not among them. Similar to Biwei City, Bamboo Rhyme City did not have a teleportation array. The nearest city with a teleportation array was Emerald Bamboo City, which was under the jurisdiction of Shanyang Sect.

On the surface, Emerald Bamboo City is a sect under the Shanyang Sect, but in reality, it is completely controlled by Bamboo Rhyme City. It is equivalent to the gateway of Bamboo Rhyme City to the outside world, and Emerald Bamboo City is the key to entering Bamboo Rhyme City.

Unlike Biwei City, Zhuyun City is not located on the edge of Ningchuan Domain, but rather in a region very close to the core area.

The fact that Bamboo Rhyme City can maintain its independence in such a place and protect its subordinate cities shows that it is definitely powerful.

It is said that seven musical masters, skilled in different musical instruments, live in the bamboo forest of Bamboo Rhyme City and are known as the Seven Rhymes of the Bamboo Forest.

They often disguise themselves as ordinary travelers carrying musical instruments, and if their playing is appreciated, they will receive a reward.

However, entering Bamboo Rhyme City is not so easy. Compared to ordinary cultivators, Bamboo Rhyme City obviously welcomes cultivators with higher artistic attainments.

Cultivators need to calm their minds and sense the hidden musical fragments in the "Azure Sea" outside Emerald Bamboo City, and follow the guidance of the music to find the right way to enter Bamboo Rhyme City.

If one wishes to stay in Bamboo Rhyme City long-term, unless one has an exceptionally high talent for music, the rest is a matter of time and testing.

Shen Xu knew nothing about music, so his target was not Bamboo Rhyme City, but Green Bamboo City, which was outside of Bamboo Rhyme City.

Although Green Bamboo City did not meet his requirements as well as the true Bamboo Rhyme City, it was still under the protection of Bamboo Rhyme City, and its people were wealthy and its commerce was prosperous.

Moreover, it has one advantage that no other place can match – its climate and scenery are very similar to those of the Qingzhushan Mountains.

Settling in Emerald Bamboo City is quite simple. For ordinary people, all they need to do is walk the Path of Inquiry and pay a large amount of Nourishing Essence Pills.

The tests for cultivators are more complicated, requiring an introduction from an elder in the city, but these are not problems for him.

After all, his main goal now is to find a suitable place for Uncle Wang and the others.

If Cuizhu City is truly as good as described in the book, then he will choose Cuizhu City as his first place to stay in the Sichuan region.

He didn't linger in Shanyang City. After the teleportation array to Cuizhu City was fully charged, he arrived at Cuizhu City, which he had been eagerly anticipating.

Although he had ridden the teleportation array multiple times in a short period of time, he felt a little dizzy.

But looking at the familiar scenery in the blur, Shen Xu felt that he had come to the right place this time.