Chapter 913

Chapter 913: The Earth Wood Tribe

Hidden Spirit Island entered the little Immortal Realm via the safe route, then flew towards a sea area, eventually landing on a small island.

This was the designated resting area for them in the little Immortal Realm.

Xu Fan had Hidden Spirit Island land in the nearby sea and brought many disciples from the sect to the small island.

The entire island was permeated with a unique celestial energy, making everyone feel exceptionally refreshed.

Moreover, the island’s breathtaking scenery, with various structures blending seamlessly with nature, offered numerous spots for relaxation.

“Take a two-month break. You can either stay on the island or visit the central continent of the little Immortal Realm,” Grape announced, sparking cheers from all the disciples.

Meanwhile, Xu Fan was soaking in the celestial spirit hot spring, pondering whether to construct the Tianding Merchant Association’s star region teleportation portal.

A star region compass appeared above the hot spring and then expanded into a star map.

“The closer we get to the Immortal Realm, the more prosperous it becomes, with various little Immortal Realms scattered across the middle thousand worlds. It would be a shame not to explore them,” Xu Fan commented as he studied the star map.

Once inside the Immortal Realm, leaving would be no simple task.

The Immortal Realm is notoriously easy to enter but difficult to exit. While anyone can enter from various external locations,

there are only a few fixed exits, all controlled by the major forces within the Immortal Realm. To leave, one must pay a tax and sign a return time contract with the Immortal Realm.

This was one of the considerations Xu Fan was weighing.

Just then, Li Xingci appeared.

“What’s up?” Xu Fan inquired.

“Master, I received a message in the Path of Reincarnation. A major conflict is brewing between the human race and the Earth Wood Tribe of the Wood Origin Immortal Realm.”

“The affected area in the Immortal Realm is extensive. It’s wise to gather information before entering the Immortal Realm; venturing into the Earth Wood Tribe’s territory without caution could be problematic,” Li Xingci stated with a grave expression.

“Although relations between the human race and the Earth Wood Tribe are strained, they haven’t escalated to a full-scale war. What’s sparked this conflict?” Xu Fan asked, intrigued.

The Earth Wood Tribe, indigenous to the Wood Origin Realm, emerged alongside the Wood Origin Immortal Realm and is one of the top-tier races in the Wood Origin Immortal Realm.

“In recent years, the human race’s unchecked expansion has infringed upon the Earth Wood Tribe’s interests. Consequently, the Earth Wood Tribe has allied with several other races to halve the human race’s living space and restrict their movement beyond that area,” Li Xingci explained.

“So a significant battle is inevitable,” Xu Fan mused, relaxing against the stone wall of the hot spring.

“Indeed, the situation in the Immortal Realm is highly unfavorable for the human race, and the area where Senior Brother is situated is close to the Earth Wood Tribe,” Li Xingci added, his voice tinged with worry.

“No need to fret. The son-in-law of the Great Luo Sage ensures safety,” Xu Fan replied lightly.

“Given the impending war between the human race and other races, we must secure a safe haven in the human territory of the Immortal Realm before the conflict erupts,” Xu Fan sighed, acknowledging that all the money earned from the Tianding Merchant Association had been returned.

“You earn it, you spend it; not a single bit can you take with you.”

“Master, what’s our next move?”

“After a two-month rest, we’ll use the Tianding Merchant Association’s star region teleportation portal to teleport directly to the outskirts of the Immortal Realm.”

“Once inside the Immortal Realm, we’ll find a secluded spot away from the war to lay low and develop,” Xu Fan declared.

Upon entering the Immortal Realm, there would be many powerful figures. Even in the event of a war, it wouldn’t be his role to intervene for the human race’s survival.

If the sky were to fall, taller individuals would bear the brunt; even in aiding the human race, he would contribute within his means.

Xu Fan really liked this kind of environment—staying low-key and developing steadily without drawing too much attention.

"Master, it must be pretty boring soaking in the hot spring all by yourself. How about I call Jade Light Beast King over to give you a treatment?" Li Xingci, seeing Xu Fan alone in the hot spring, suddenly felt a surge of filial piety.

Xu Fan turned around to give his loyal disciple a serious look.

"No need. At my level, treatments don’t really do much anymore."

"Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. Go to the treasury, take 100,000 Immortal Jade, and accompany Elder Ran Tian for a stroll around the central continent," Xu Fan said with a smile, waving his hand.

Li Xingci nodded and left Xu Fan’s private hot spring.

After Li Xingci’s suggestion, Xu Fan suddenly felt a pang of longing for his wife.

If that troublesome woman in battle armor hadn’t shown up, they’d probably be enjoying the hot spring together, carefree and happy.

Most of the sect’s disciples were relaxing on the island, while a few of the wealthier ones flew off to the central continent, where the major merchant associations were based.

Meanwhile, Han Feiyu, wandering through a fairy city on the central continent, felt like he’d stepped into paradise.

High-quality celestial tools were everywhere, and the sheer variety of spirit pills and rare treasures left Han Feiyu dazzled.

"I’ll take this string of water spirit pearls for 800 Immortal Jade."

"This Dream Spirit Sword is mine."

"The Yuyun Fairy Mansion—a high-grade celestial tool? I’ll take it for 9,800 Immortal Jade."

As he walked, Han Feiyu grew more and more excited, feeling like a rich country bumpkin who’d just arrived in the big city.

All that pent-up desire to spend money finally had an outlet.

Nearby, Jian Wujie finally got a glimpse of his senior brother’s financial power.

"Senior brother, aren’t we being a bit too flashy here?" Jian Wujie sent a transmitted message to Han Feiyu.

"Don’t worry. I checked with Master Ancestor before we came. He said as long as we don’t go over 5 million Immortal Jade, it’s fine," Han Feiyu said with a grin. Being the cautious type, he’d made sure to get approval before splurging.

Xu Fan’s Avatar Jade Talisman appeared in Han Feiyu’s hand.

"Check this out~"

"The Grand Elder’s Avatar Jade Talisman~"

Jian Wujie felt reassured.

"Let’s keep shopping. If you see anything you like, just tell me, and I’ll get it for you," Han Feiyu said, patting Jian Wujie on the shoulder.

"Senior brother, give it up. No matter how nice you are to me, I’m not going to the Sutra Pavilion to learn that technique."

Jian Wujie quickly stepped away from Han Feiyu, as if startled.

"What’s going on in your head? Can’t we just get along normally~?"

Two months flew by.

During that time, all the sect’s disciples had a chance to relax and shake off the fatigue from their long journey.

Xu Fan was the most carefree of all. He didn’t have a care in the world—just set up a lounge chair on the beach and soaked up the sun every day.

Han Feiyu was the happiest, finally getting to experience the thrill of luxury.

He nearly blew through the 5 million Immortal Jade, and the sheer volume of stuff he bought almost overflowed his space celestial tool.

Once all the disciples returned to Hidden Spirit Island, they set off toward the star region teleportation portal of the Tianding Merchant Association.

"Looking at the star map, it seems close, but I didn’t expect it’d take half a month to get there," Xu Fan said, gazing at the distant star region.

"According to the star map, there’s only one star region teleportation portal in this area."

"If there were more, we could shop around for a better deal," Pang Fu suggested.

"Now you see the perks of a monopoly, huh? They call the shots," Xu Fan said, a hint of envy in his voice.

Just by controlling that star region teleportation portal, they must be raking in Immortal Jade hand over fist every year.