Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Chapter 1023 -361: Entering the Inner City

“Thank you, Elder Yui.”

There were still people lining up behind.

Fu Changsheng cupped his hands in thanks, and after he stood up, seeing that Luo Haitang on the opposite side hadn’t come out yet, he went downstairs.

This time.

Shopkeeper Wang proactively came forward to greet him:

“Fu Clan Leader, the auction will take place in ten days. If you haven’t found a place to stay yet, we do have vacant rooms in the alley behind our Commerce Association.”

The once-in-a-century auction.

At this moment, inns in Jingzhou City, if not booked in advance, were almost impossible to grab a spot:

“Thank you for your kindness, shopkeeper. I’ll take a walk first.”

Saying that.

He handed over the Second-class VIP Token.

Shopkeeper Wang glanced at it, and immediately nodded, quickly pulling out a small jade piece from his sleeve and handing it to Fu Changsheng.

The two seemed private.

Yet Qin Baoming, who remained in the hall, noticed carefully, his heart slightly startled: “Fu Changsheng can actually obtain a VIP Token?!”

This token was only eligible to be claimed by Noble Families of Seventh-Grade and above.

It seems the rumors in the main hall weren’t groundless. The Fu Family is indeed related to the Royal Family, and the high ranks of Wanning Commerce Association have clearly been privy to this information for a long time; otherwise, they wouldn’t bestow a VIP Token, especially a Second-class one.

As Fu Changsheng walked out, Qin Baoming gritted his teeth, smiled and came forward, cupping his hands:

“Fu Clan Leader, earlier I was blind and offended you. Could you please honor me by going to White Cloud Tower for a drink? I shall drink three cups to apologize.”

Saying that.

He introduced himself.

He actually managed the Seventh-Grade Qin Family of Qinhuai Prefecture.

Fu Changsheng was inclined to take this opportunity to learn about the situation of forces in Jingzhou, but he also needed to visit Luo Haitang’s residence, cupping his hands: “Brother Qin, my apologies. I still have to go to the Cave Mansion, let’s continue some other time.”

Qin Baoming, hearing this, wasn’t angry at all, instead he waved repeatedly:

“Younger Brother Fu, take care of your important matters, prioritize your important matters.”

The Cave Mansion was the stationing place for Golden Core Masters.

Fu Changsheng clearly intended to meet with Luo Haitang, and as a mere Purple Mansion cultivator, he didn’t have enough honor to compare with Golden Core Masters.

Exiting from the Sixteenth Alley of the Commerce Association.

Huzi, who had been waiting for a long time, eagerly came forward, excitedly saying:

“Master, are you heading to the Inner City?”

The Golden Core Cave Mansion was set in the inner layer.

Huzi grew up in Jingzhou City, but he only heard people describing the Inner Sect, never having entered it. The Inner City was exclusive to Golden Core cultivators and their kin; as a Qi Refining cultivator, with no connections, he couldn’t even dream of stepping into such a noble place.

However.

Today, he was fortunate enough to guide a person from the Inner City, thinking about it made him excited.

After Fu Changsheng nodded.

Huzi’s eyes shone brightly:

“Master indeed possesses remarkable abilities. To reach the Inner City, we must go around the main gate on East Street. Master, I’ll lead the way for you.”

Along the way.

Huzi encountered other guides, all walking with heads held high.

Arriving at the entrance to the Inner City.

An elder at the peak of the Purple Mansion stage was sitting cross-legged in front of the barrier.

The entire Inner City was enveloped by a seven-colored barrier, and Divine Sense that entered was akin to a mud ox entering the sea, without any response at all. Moreover, it could vaguely be seen that the Inner City’s barrier was similar to the Defense Array of the Outer City, most likely forming an integrated system.

Fu Changsheng murmured to himself:

“The City Defense Array of Jingzhou City must be at least Tier Four.”

Unlike the hustle and bustle of the Outer City.

The Inner City was extremely quiet.

Fu Changsheng stepped forward, cupping his hands:

“Friend, I came by the order of Elder Luo to pay a visit.”

Saying that.

He handed over the pass token given to him by Luo Haitang.

The elder glanced at it, nodded slightly, and without asking further, cast a technique onto a stone door on the side. With a buzz, ripples surged, and within the barrier, a gap appeared. Fu Changsheng turned to look at Huzi:

“You shall accompany me.”

Huzi was taken aback.

Then his eyes filled with wild joy.

He… he could also enter the Inner City, this… this happiness came too suddenly.

As he gathered his thoughts.

His body swayed.

The next moment, he had already been led into the Inner City by Fu Changsheng.

Boom!

A wave of rich spiritual qi hit him in the face.

Compared to the outside of the city.

The spiritual qi here was not only richer but extremely pure.

Just as Huzi settled down, he felt the mana within himself stir restlessly, the bottleneck in his Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation seemed to slacken slightly at this moment.

Perhaps meeting Fu Changsheng.

Was the greatest opportunity of his life.

The Inner City didn’t have shops, nor towering buildings; it was comprised of independent houses, either residences of Golden Core individuals or influential figures in Jingzhou City, Fu Changsheng dared not casually observe them.

All the way to Luo Haitang’s Cave Mansion.

Opening the door was Luo Hailan, with a cultivation at the Purple Mansion Peak, cultivated by the Luo Family as a Golden Core seed. Her gaze fell on Fu Changsheng, seeing him only at the Fifth Layer of the Purple Mansion, her eyebrows clearly showed a trace of puzzlement, not understanding why her elder sister personally met Fu Changsheng:

“Fu Clan Leader, please come in.”

Luo Hailan was puzzled.

However, proper etiquette was still observed.

She led Fu Changsheng to the side hall to wait, served tea, and then retreated. Following all the way, Huzi now dared to slightly exhale; entering the Cave Mansion, the spiritual qi was even more rich and refined, Huzi’s mana involuntarily began to circulate.

Seeing this, Fu Changsheng said:

“Huzi, you may find a corner to cultivate.”

“Thank you, master!”

Huzi was overjoyed and gratefully bowed, immediately retreating to an unobtrusive corner outside the hall to sit cross-legged.

Seeing Luo Haitang hadn’t returned yet, Fu Changsheng cast a technique onto the jade piece given by Shopkeeper Wang. The jade piece flashed with spirit light, and then a list emerged, showing all Spiritual Objects of Tier Three High-Grade and above, most names he couldn’t identify. He quickly scanned through it, not finding any artifacts or Talisman Treasures:

“Looks like my VIP tier isn’t high enough.”

Looking back at the list.

He discovered there was even Profound Yin Grass, and even Soul-Attracting Pill up for auction:

“Truly deserving the State City!”

In South Huai Prefecture, Soul-Attracting Pill was extremely rare.

After a few more glances.

He found that the list even included many old items brought out from ancient sites, though most were marked as tier unknown.

Fu Changsheng put the list away.

Regretting that he had brought too few Spirit Stones this time.

His mind fell onto the system panel.

Hesitated for a moment.

He still didn’t redeem them immediately, planning to wait until the auction began in ten days before exchanging. After all, now one piece of information costs one hundred Contribution Points, and it must be spent wisely. Moreover, it was Luo Haitang’s Cave Mansion, and he knew nothing about what techniques Golden Core Masters possessed; being cautious was wise.

He waited in the side hall for about half an hour.

He studied almost all the items on the list, when footsteps rang outside, Fu Changsheng turned to look and saw Luo Haitang enter. However, when she returned to the Cave Mansion was completely unnoticed by him.

The techniques of a Golden Core are truly beyond ordinary reach.

“Elder Luo.”

Fu Changsheng quickly stood and saluted.

After Luo Haitang took a seat, she cast a technique onto the side hall, the array light curtain surged, and a light shield descended. Luo Haitang’s face turned solemn:

“Fu Clan Leader, not long ago I received news that your Yinan Mountain was attacked by the White Tiger and Celestial Wolf Tribes.”

Paused for a moment.

Luo Haitang glanced at Fu Changsheng.

Fu Changsheng already knew, understanding that lying before a Golden Core Master likely wouldn’t work, immediately responding:

“Thank you, Elder, for your concern. This matter has already been communicated by the clan members, fortunately, it was a false alarm.”

“Fu Clan Leader, your Fu Family eliminated eight Purple Mansion invaders, that’s no false alarm. However, I am puzzled by one thing; why did the Celestial Yin Tribe suddenly issue a Recruitment Order against your Fu Family.”