Chapter 648 - 280: Frost Moon Pavilion
As a Foundation Establishment cultivator of Changkong Hall, although Wu Xuqiang’s cultivation was not weak, his tasks were extremely trivial.
Considering that the cultivators entering Ice Island Immortal City range from numerous low tier cultivators to quite a few Foundation Establishment and even Golden Core cultivators.
Therefore, whether it is the teleportation array or the daily affairs within the city, they are all managed by Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Of course, Changkong Hall offers very good treatment for each Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Every year, a large number of Spirit Stones can be obtained from the loose cultivators in the city, and the resources allocated to each Foundation Establishment cultivator are indeed considerable.
That day, it happened to be Wu Xuqiang’s turn on duty in the Upper City.
After delivering something to a cultivator residing on the Fourth Layer, he unintentionally glanced at the outside of Cave Mansion No. 19 on the Fourth Layer.
When he saw that the restriction of the cave mansion was completely open, he couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise.
"This Elder Chu has really been in seclusion for quite some time; ever since entering the Upper City, eight years have passed, and he has never left the cave mansion."
Because when he brought Chu Ning here back then, Wu Xuqiang had a deep impression of Chu Ning.
So over the years, intentionally or not, he would pay some attention.
Not only during his shift, but even before handing over the duty, he usually would casually ask.
And the answer has always been that this Early Stage Golden Core cultivator, after entering the cave mansion eight years ago, never came out.
"Truly a diligent cultivator; no wonder despite such a youthful appearance, he managed to advance to the Golden Core Stage."
As this thought flashed through his mind, Wu Xuqiang was also aware that for a cultivator to succeed in Core Formation, besides diligent cultivation, they must also possess extraordinary talent.
After pausing for a few breaths, just as Wu Xuqiang was about to leave.
Suddenly, the restriction fluctuated, and a figure emerged from within.
Upon seeing this, Wu Xuqiang paused in slight amazement, halting his departing steps immediately.
The next moment, when he saw that it was Chu Ning, his eyes couldn’t help but brighten.
He quickly stepped forward, bent down, cupped his hands in salute, and said:
"Greetings, Elder Chu!"
Seeing this acquaintance as soon as he exited seclusion, Chu Ning was slightly surprised.
"Fellow Daoist Wu, why are you here?"
He naturally didn’t assume the other party was there to find him.
Wu Xuqiang immediately replied, "Today it’s my turn on duty, just happened to pass by."
"That’s quite a coincidence." Chu Ning nodded and asked him.
"I’ve been in seclusion for too long, is today the big transaction day or the small transaction day at Frost Moon Pavilion in the city?"
From the Jade Scroll provided by Wu Xuqiang earlier, he knew that the city had a market, with Frost Moon Pavilion being the largest.
It is open year-round but divided into major and minor transaction days.
Every ten days is a major transaction day, on which the variety of treasures in the pavilion is broader and more complete.
Additionally, on that day, a special small trading event is organized for Golden Core cultivators in the city.
"To report to Elder, today is a small transaction day in the pavilion, tomorrow is the major transaction day."
Wu Xuqiang responded with a smile, then added:
"Elder has been in seclusion for so long, are you looking to purchase something at Frost Moon Pavilion?
In that case, it would be worth visiting Frost Moon Pavilion tomorrow, and in a few days, Snow Mist Valley will be open, and indeed, many Golden Core cultivators have gathered in the city now."
"Oh." Chu Ning responded softly, with thoughts of Snow Mist Valley flashing in his mind.
The Jade Scroll Wu Xuqiang provided earlier also mentioned this location.
Snow Mist Valley is a well-known treasure land in the Snow Mist Mountain Range.
This place produces some relatively rare spirit medicines and artifact refining materials, making it one of the crucial locations for Golden Core cultivators in Ice Island Immortal City to acquire cultivation resources.
However, Snow Mist Valley is perennially shrouded in mystical fog; this fog looks like ordinary fog, but even with the aid of treasures, not even Golden Core cultivators can last for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea inside.
Hence, under normal circumstances, entering the valley to acquire treasures is exceedingly difficult.
Nevertheless, the mystical fog in Snow Mist Valley dissipates once every ten years, lasting about ten days.
During this period, cultivators can enter without the interference of the mystical fog.
Therefore, many cultivators generally choose this time to enter Snow Mist Valley.
Chu Ning didn’t expect that after years of secluded cultivation, he would happen upon the opening day of Snow Mist Valley.
Wu Xuqiang was quite surprised at Chu Ning’s calm reaction.
For Ice Island Immortal City, the opening of Snow Mist Valley is an exciting event.
Many Golden Core cultivators come specifically to the city just to enter Snow Mist Valley.
The elder in front of him, however, showed such a lack of interest.
Chu Ning was indeed not particularly interested in Snow Mist Valley.
Although he had been in Ice Island Immortal City for eight years, he spent all that time diligently cultivating in seclusion within the cave mansion.
His knowledge of the place came solely from the Jade Scroll, with little else much known or of interest to him.
This time, he emerged only because he had run out of Cultivation Elixirs.
He intended to buy more spirit medicines for alchemy.
After exchanging farewells with Wu Xuqiang, and knowing that it was a small transaction day at Frost Moon Pavilion, Chu Ning decided not to go and instead turned back into his cave mansion.
Standing in the medicinal garden of this cave mansion, Chu Ning reflected on his eight years of cultivation.
At first, considering too much cultivation time had been delayed on No-Spirit Island, Chu Ning began his secluded cultivation immediately upon arriving here.
And in these eight years, he had gained considerably.
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