Chapter 131
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Chapter 131: Settling In
Splash!
Wang Chen leaped into the water.
The clear stream instantly swallowed him whole.
Wang Chen stretched his body in the water, his feet kicking back forcefully, propelling him forward like a swift fish.
The lush aquatic plants at the bottom gently brushed against his body, startling countless small fish and shrimp into scattering in all directions.
This small creek originated deep within the mountains, winding through the estate before merging with a river to the north.
Though only four to five feet deep, its waters were rich with spiritual energy, nourishing the spirit fields and orchards along its banks, and infusing Wang Chen’s new home with boundless vitality.
When Wang Chen took over the spiritual plant estate the day before, he was instantly captivated by this stream!
Today, he couldn’t wait to dive in.
Following the current, he held his breath and swam underwater for a mile.
Cultivators, also known as extraordinary beings, wield magical power that embodies extraordinary strength.
With Wang Chen’s current cultivation level, as long as his dantian retained even a trace of magical power, he could remain submerged for an extended period.
This power also endowed him with formidable combat prowess.
He reached out and seized a carp that was frantically trying to escape ahead.
Splash!
Wang Chen emerged from the stream, landing gracefully on the grassy bank.
He wore nothing but a pair of shorts, with a storage bag hanging at his side.
The scorching sun glistened on his water-beaded skin, casting a faint golden sheen.
Compared to when he first crossed over last year,
Wang Chen had grown taller, and his once slender frame had transformed into a robust, muscular build.
His muscles were sharply defined, exuding a powerful and striking beauty!
Wang Chen’s Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method had already reached the stage of Golden Body Completion. At any moment, he could advance to the fourth realm of Invulnerable Vajra, requiring only 1 point of Heavenly Merit!
However, Wang Chen was in no rush to break through in his body cultivation.
In fact, his achievements in physical training had far surpassed those in his primary techniques.
Wang Chen planned to master the Five Element Technique to the level of perfect mastery within two years, after which he would attempt to break through and establish his residence!
"Ying Ying!"
At that moment, a white figure darted over.
It hid behind Wang Chen’s heel, peeking out curiously at the large carp flopping on the ground.
Wang Chen chuckled and said, "Today, we’re having grilled fish."
He changed into his robe, grabbed the carp, and cleaned it thoroughly before setting up a grill under the shade of a nearby tree.
Embracing the glory of the great delicious food empire, Wang Chen always kept various spices like scallions, ginger, garlic, sauce, salt, and vinegar in his storage bag, and soon the rich aroma of grilled fish filled the air.
It almost made Little Yuan Yuan cry with hunger!
A three or four-pound carp definitely wasn’t enough for Wang Chen and Yuan Yuan, father and daughter.
He took out several pounds of fresh magical beast meat to grill as well.
The scene was lively and chaotic!
A breeze blew from the distant mountains, gently caressing Wang Chen, who was leaning against a large tree.
In his left hand, he held a perfectly cooked and tender bone club, and in his right, a gourd filled with sweet spiritual rice wine.
Without worries, without thoughts, he enjoyed a bite of meat and a sip of wine; life was truly satisfying.
This was the life of an immortal!
"Ying Ying~"
Yuan Yuan squatted next to him, nibbling on the fragrant grilled carp, her eyes squinting into slits.
After eating and drinking to their fill and resting for a moment, Wang Chen took the little guy back home.
The spiritual plant estate assigned to him by Manager Gu was located at the foot of Sunset Peak.
It was only three miles away from the stone steps leading up the mountain.
The total area of the estate was over two hundred acres.
Among them, there were fifty acres of mid-tier spirit fields suitable for planting spiritual rice and black sesame.
There were seventy acres of apricot, pear, and peach orchards.
A bamboo forest covered twenty-five acres.
Additionally, there were several acres of medicinal gardens and vegetable fields.
As for the residence on the estate, it was an opulent mansion with two sections!
With a front hall and a back hall, front courtyard and back courtyard, east and west wing rooms, and even a water pavilion with a lotus pool.
Not to mention that Wang Chen was living alone; even a family of ten could live here comfortably!
Compared to the Small House in the outer sect and its meager spirit fields, it was like heaven and earth.
Moreover, this mansion was equipped with spirit gathering and defensive formations.
As long as Wang Chen was willing to spend spirit stones to activate the spirit gathering formation, the cultivation effects would be just as good as those on the mountain.
Of course, such a good spiritual plant estate wasn’t free; he needed to pay five hundred contribution points in rent each year.
But all the produce from the estate belonged entirely to Wang Chen.
There was no need to pay rent for the fields to the sect!
One reaps what one sows, and how much he could harvest depended on his own efforts and diligence.
Wang Chen really enjoyed it.
The Evil Energy Pearl he secretly gave to Manager Gu was not wasted at all!
However, having such a big mansion also came with its own troubles.
Yesterday, Wang Chen spent the better part of his day cleaning both the interior and exterior until everything was spotless.
He racked up quite a few experience points with the Cleansing Technique!
Luckily, the previous owner of the estate had left behind a good amount of furniture, and since Wang Chen wasn’t overly particular about cleanliness, he simply used the cleaned items, saving himself the hassle of buying new ones.
Truth be told, tidying up the residence was the easy part; the real headache was dealing with the spirit fields and orchards.
After years of neglect, the dozens of acres of spirit fields were overrun with weeds, and the fruit trees in the orchard desperately needed pruning and pest control.
On top of that, Wang Chen had to hurry and plant the autumn rice to avoid missing the farming season.
Even with a mountain of tasks ahead, he still felt a surge of energy and determination.
By noon, Wang Chen left his new home.
He made his way to Yunlong City.
In the inner sect of the Yunyang Sect, there were nine peaks and one city.
This "city" referred to the inner city, Yunlong, which was nearly three hundred miles from Sunset Peak!
With the Armor Horse Talismans activated, Wang Chen trudged along, once again reminded of how crucial flying artifacts were.
The inner sect’s population was vastly different from the outer sect’s, and without transportation like the Dragon Scale Horse carriage, most cultivators relied on artifacts to get around.
After an hour, Wang Chen finally arrived at Yunlong City.
Compared to the three cities of Yunshan, Yunhu, and Yunhai in the outer sect, Yunlong City was much smaller in both scale and population, making it relatively unknown in the outer realm.
It had an air of mystery.
But everyone knew that Yunlong City was the true immortal city.
Nestled in a valley, it was surrounded by towering mountains on the east, west, and north.
Yunlong City had no walls.
It was partially veiled in dark clouds and mist; from afar, the pavilions and buildings appeared hazy and indistinct, while up close, the houses were neatly arranged, resembling a grand ink painting of southern China, giving it an ethereal, otherworldly charm.
As he arrived, Wang Chen instinctively slowed his pace, walking along the jade-paved road toward the city.
The city didn’t have many shops or halls.
Most of the cultivators passing by wore the standard inner sect robes or attire, and there were plenty of striking men and women.
Their demeanor was a far cry from the Outer Sect Disciples Wang Chen was used to.
Some exuded pride, others confidence or calmness, their robes flowing gracefully, giving them an air of transcendence!
As he walked, Wang Chen couldn’t shake the feeling of being out of place.
He wasn’t quite accustomed to it and didn’t feel entirely at ease.
At that moment, several pairs of eyes turned toward him, filled with scrutiny and curiosity.
Wang Chen remained composed and subtly suppressed his aura.
He pushed the Breath Concealment Technique to its limits!
