Entry: I Secretly Cultivate Immortality in the Martial Arts World

54: Chapter 54 Kunlun Mystic Maiden, Ning Hongye!Spirit Realm, under the jurisdiction of the Azure Wave Sect, Tingtao City.

The city was built relying on the mountain gate of the Azure Wave Sect; it was grand in scale and shrouded in immortal mist.

Traveling Cultivators either flew on artifacts or rode Spirit Beasts; amidst the bustle, there was a distinct immortal atmosphere.

The market within the city was even more bustling.

Medicinal Pills, Talismans, Magical Artifacts, and spiritual materials were a feast for the eyes.

The shouts of hawkers, sounds of bargaining, and the low growls of Spirit Beasts intertwined.

Youhun, in an inconspicuous green robe, strolled through the crowd in the market.

His purpose for this trip was clear.

To acquire some living assets for the Taiyi Dao Sect in the Lower Realm.

The exotic beasts of the Mortal Realm had limited potential; since True Body Gu Yan wanted to create a truly divinely favored immortal Sect in the human world, how could he do so without some specialties from the Spirit Realm?

Afterward, Youhun emerged from Baishou Pavilion, a shop specializing in spirit pets.

In the beast-taming bag in his hand, there were now several low-grade Spirit Beast cubs with strange Bloodlines and relatively gentle temperaments.

He prepared to send them back to his true body later using a Divine Ability secret technique.

“Another day of enriching the Sect.”

Youhun thought to himself, feeling like a diligent procurement specialist.

Just as he was passing through an area selling exotic flowers and rare herbs,

A pleasant female voice came from not far away beside him:

“Senior Brother, please wait.”

Youhun paused slightly and turned his head to look.

By a Spiritual Plant with leaves burning like flames, leaned a woman dressed in red.

She had a tall and exquisite figure; her red clothing was no ordinary item, with a faint spiritual light flowing through it, making her skin appear as white as snow.

Her face was extremely beautiful, but there was no girlish naivety between her brows.

Instead, she possessed a brightness and briskness from having experienced the world.

Her cultivation appeared to be at the Foundation Establishment Mid Stage, similar to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage that Youhun displayed.

This person was named Ning Hongye. On the surface, she was an Inner Sect Disciple of the Azure Wave Sect, but in reality, she was the Mysterious Lady of the Kunlun Cult who had hidden her identity to experience the Mortal World.

She had been leisurely observing the plants, but when Youhun passed by, his unique temperament instantly piqued her interest.

It wasn’t just his appearance; in her long years, she had seen countless handsome and talented young immortals.

What attracted her to Youhun was the contradiction of clearly being here, yet being transcendent and detached from the world.

How could a minor Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage have such a temperament, like an onlooker, even carrying a hint of... looking down from above?

This was definitely not something an ordinary Sect Disciple could possess.

Youhun’s gaze swept over her calmly, confirming he didn’t know her: “Fellow Daoist, what is the matter?”

Ning Hongye smiled sweetly and said, “I just saw Senior Brother come out of Baishou Pavilion, and I noticed the flowing cloud pattern on your clothing, which is the mark of an Inner Sect Disciple of our Azure Wave Sect.”

“Seeing Senior Brother’s calm demeanor and composed steps, you must be an outstanding talent among our fellow Disciples.”

“Therefore, I took the liberty of disturbing you, just wanting to ask if Senior Brother knows anything about raising the Spirit Beast, the Cloud Rainbow Sparrow?”

“Junior Sister recently acquired a pair, but they always seem a bit listless.”

Youhun’s thoughts shifted slightly.

Cloud Rainbow Sparrow?

A low-grade spirit bird, more ornamental than practical, with a picky diet, needing to be fed specific spiritual dew and the essence of dawn light...

Did this female Cultivator suddenly ask this by coincidence, or was she intentionally striking up a conversation?

He didn’t show anything on his face, only saying indifferently, “Cloud Rainbow Sparrows love cleanliness; their habitat needs ventilation and light. If they are listless, you can check the base of their feathers for any clinging foul air, or if the Spiritual Qi in their environment is too murky.”

After saying this, he cupped his hands slightly, preparing to leave.

“Senior Brother is indeed knowledgeable!” Ning Hongye’s eyes brightened slightly, and she moved her feet lightly, just happening to block Youhun’s path again.

“Hearing Senior Brother’s conversation and insight, you are definitely no ordinary Disciple.”

“If Hongye hasn’t misjudged, Senior Brother’s cultivation is pure and refined, and your aura is harmonious; you must already be at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, right?”

“To have such cultivation at such a young age, you must be a top-tier talent within our Azure Wave Sect.”

Youhun frowned almost imperceptibly.

This female Cultivator... was a bit too familiar, and her words were thick with a sense of probing.

He didn’t like pointless socializing, especially this kind of conversation with an unclear purpose.

“Junior Sister overpraises me. If there’s nothing else...”

“Don’t be in such a hurry, Senior Brother.” Ning Hongye seemed unable to see his aloofness.

“I see Senior Brother walking in a hurry with a clear goal; you must be looking for suitable spiritual materials or Spirit Beasts again.”

“But the path of Cultivate requires a balance of tension and relaxation. If you are constantly strained, wouldn’t you be wasting the prosperity and Opportunity of this Tingtao City?”

“Some things might not be obtained with a quick glance, but might be encountered while strolling leisurely.”

Youhun: “...”

He didn’t quite understand what this female Cultivator wanted to do.

Selling something?

Building a relationship?

Or just a chatterbox?

He maintained his Sigma Male Mind-Cultivation Technique.

Intending not to take the bait, not to go deep, and not to create unnecessary Karma.

“Cultivation is in the heart, not in the noise of external things.”

“If Junior Sister has nothing else, I, Lin, still need to purchase some miscellaneous items and will take my leave.”

Youhun quickened his pace this time, attempting to bypass her.

“Senior Brother Lin!” Ning Hongye, however, seemed determined to stick to him, following at a moderate distance.

“What does Senior Brother need to purchase? Hongye is quite familiar with the markets in this city and might be able to offer introductions, saving Senior Brother a lot of trouble.”

“For example, the Baishou Pavilion Senior Brother just visited has a decent variety, but if you want to find some truly rare and gentle ones suitable for...”

“...well, Spirit Beast cubs suitable for quiet observation and enjoyment, the proprietress of Lingxi Garden has much broader connections.”

As she spoke, she actually pointed out the specialties of several shops as if she knew them by heart.

She even had some understanding of the temperaments of certain owners.

Youhun’s pace slowed.

He indeed still needed to look for a few specific Spirit Beasts.

The information this female Cultivator provided was indeed somewhat valuable.

He stopped and turned to look at Ning Hongye: “Junior Sister seems extremely familiar with the market.”

“In my spare time from Cultivate, I always love to wander around. Having seen a lot, I naturally know a bit.”

Ning Hongye said with a smile.

“Think of it as thanks for Senior Brother’s advice on the Cloud Rainbow Sparrow just now. How about it, Senior Brother Lin, would you be willing to let Hongye fulfill this duty of fellowship?”

Youhun was silent for a moment.

He instinctively felt that this female Cultivator was not simple.

But on second thought, he was just an Incarnation, acting low-key within the Azure Wave Sect, with nothing worth plotting for.

Perhaps she really was just a lively and sociable fellow Disciple?

Fine, if it could save the trouble of searching and allow him to send the Spirit Beasts back to his true body sooner, it would be a boost in efficiency.

“In that case, I’ll trouble Junior Sister Ning. I am looking for Moonlight Jellyfish larvae and traces of Stone-Heart Bamboo Bears. I wonder if Junior Sister knows where they might be found?”

“Moonlight Jellyfish? Those are spirits of deep pools and cold springs, rarely seen in ordinary shops.”

“I know that the Anliu Pavilion in the west of the city brings in a batch of rare aquatic spiritual creatures on the seventh of every month. Today happens to be the seventh; Senior Brother’s luck is good.”

“As for the Stone-Heart Bamboo Bear... those things are silly yet alert and are rarely captured. They usually only show signs of activity deep within the Chenzhu Valley to the southwest of the Sect; they are a matter of luck. Senior Brother’s taste in Spirit Beasts is quite unique.”

As they talked, they naturally walked side by side toward the west of the city.

Ning Hongye dominated the conversation, from the habits of Spirit Beasts to anecdotes about certain shops.

And occasionally, she would casually ask about Youhun’s insights on Cultivate.

Youhun was mostly a listener, responding briefly on occasion with cautious words, never revealing his true situation.

But Ning Hongye could always catch, from his few words, that indifferent perspective that transcended his current cultivation, almost as if he were looking down from above.

This made her interest grow even stronger.

Where did a minor Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage get such a state of mind, as if quietly watching the clouds roll and unroll?

She felt more and more that this sudden whim to experience the Mortal World had seemingly hooked a very unusual little fish.

“Besides cultivating and searching for Spirit Beasts, does Senior Brother Lin have any other hobbies?”

Ning Hongye asked seemingly casually.

“None,” Youhun replied curtly.

“Then wouldn’t that be very boring?” Ning Hongye blinked.

“Cultivating for longevity—if the journey is full of loneliness, even if you attain longevity, what flavor would it have?”