Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter Thirty: Anyan City

"Congratulations! How does it feel to become an inner disciple? It seems I really have to take you to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion in Anyan City this time."

Pan Sheng's face crinkled into a wide grin, and with a flick of his wrist, he draped his arm over Han Yi's back. "This time we really have to celebrate!"

Elder Qu's aura was astonishing. When he was there, everyone kept their eyes down and dared not make the slightest move.

As soon as he left, everyone became unruly.

"Yes, we really should celebrate! Han Yi, you've really made it big this time! You have to treat us to a good meal!" Wang Meng, who was usually quiet, was all smiles and joked. Wang Meng had previously been just an outer disciple of the guard team, but now that he was a camp manager, he was already very content.

"Absolutely, absolutely..." Han Yi scratched his head and chuckled.

The night is deep

House number nine, where the ninth squad is gathered.

"All good things must come to an end. Our Ninth Squad should also disband this time." A hint of reluctance appeared on Li Feng's face.

Han Yi remained silent. He and the others had discussed this matter in the cafeteria earlier.

Li Feng came here specifically for the 'Pulse-Breaking Pill'. Now that he has the pill, he is eager to return to the inner sect to cultivate so that he can use it as soon as possible. Naturally, he has no reason to stay here.

Moreover, when Li Feng returned to the sect, Elder Li ordered him to withdraw from the trial. Otherwise, if he obtained another 'Pulse-Breaking Pill' after the trial, the Li family would become the target of public criticism and be suppressed by the sect.

This is the constraint of a sect. Once you enter a sect, it's like entering a deep sea; from then on, carefree life becomes a thing of the past. While enjoying the benefits, you will also be bound by the rules.

Pan Sheng had only participated in the sect trial out of friendship to help Li Feng. Now that Li Feng had achieved his goal and he had also unexpectedly obtained two cultivation pills, the 'Marrow Tempering Pill' and the 'Blood Transformation Pill,' he had no excuse to stay here.

Needless to say, Wang Meng was also pressured by Elder Li to become an inner disciple. However, Wang Meng's injuries were too severe, so they had no choice but to settle for second best and make Wang Meng the camp manager.

Of course, Wang Meng was quite satisfied with this arrangement, and he would be heading to the mining camp to take up his post the next day.

As for Han Yi, he could choose to stay at the guard camp and wait for the sect's minor competition to end, or he could choose to go with him to Anyan City temporarily. Li Feng's words implied that he wanted Han Yi to go to Anyan City with him and Pan Sheng.

Han Yi also understood that if he followed Li Feng back to Anyan City, he would inevitably be classified as a member of the Li family faction within the Crimson Flame Sect.

However, the mortal world is like a net, and apart from immortals who are detached from worldly affairs, who can escape the marks of this spider web?

Moreover, Han Yi squeezed the spotless, crystal-clear 'blood plum handkerchief' in his sleeve. He also wanted to go to Anyan City to gather some relevant information!

On a midsummer night, even the breeze seemed a little restless, impatiently passing through the window sill and swirling around the oil lamps hanging on the wall.

The oil lamp flame flickered, casting the shadows of the crowd onto the pale wall in a swaying motion.

Tomorrow we'll all be going our separate ways, and the room is quiet now, suddenly feeling peaceful.

"By the way, Han Yi, what are your thoughts on this sect competition?"

It was Li Feng who spoke up, breaking the silence.

"what?"

Han Yi scratched his head, somewhat puzzled, and said, "Isn't this just a normal sect competition?"

"According to rumors, the fact that this sect competition was held earlier than planned seems to be related to the subsequent siege of the Black Wind Stronghold bandits."

"The sect will likely make a big move after the minor competition, so let's hurry up and improve our strength!"

next day

The four of them got up and set off early in the morning.

After returning their waist tokens and saying goodbye, the four went their separate ways.

Wang Meng naturally went to take charge and headed to the mining camp, while Han Yi and the other two set off towards Anyan City.

The scorching sun shone through the thin clouds onto the boundless Black Rock Mountains. An'yan City was hundreds of miles away from the guard camp.

Even though all three were martial artists in the Bone Refining and Blood Refining stages, they traveled in silence and, despite their hurried pace, only arrived in Anyan City at dusk.

When the towering and magnificent city of Anyan was presented to Han Yi.

Although he had heard many descriptions of Anyan City from Pan Sheng, he was still deeply shocked when he saw it with his own eyes.

The city wall was entirely constructed from indestructible black iron stone produced in the Black Rock Mountains, and countless crenellations could be faintly seen on the wall. Several squads of lightly armored archers were also stationed on the city wall.

As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe the city walls of Anyan, which are several meters high, making the entire city appear even more magnificent.

In the ancient times that Han Yi lived in, most city walls were only seven or eight meters high, and even in small cities, a height of three to five meters was common.

In this world, such magnificent city walls could be built in a small county town like Anyan. Indeed, anything is possible in the world of martial arts.

Led by Li Feng and the other man, Han Yi arrived at the west gate.

An'yan City is divided into an outer city and an inner city. The city is further divided into more than a dozen wards, each about the size of a town.

The territory of the Crimson Flame Sect and the Thousand Leaf Sect is mainly in the outer city, while the Wang family and the Huang family's power is mainly in the inner city. In the buffer zone between the boundaries of these major powers, there are also some minor, insignificant forces.

Since the territory of the Crimson Flame Sect is mainly located in the northwest part of Anyan City, Han Yi and his group naturally came to the west gate.

At the city gate, several guards respectfully allowed Li Feng to pass after he presented the token.

Upon entering the city, a cacophony of noisy yet heartwarming hawking cries filled the air.

"Wine for sale! Wine for sale! Fulinlou's newly brewed plum wine, refreshing and thirst-quenching, guaranteed to keep you coming back after three bowls!"

"Braised pork belly, braised pork belly, a ten-year-old shop, if it's not delicious, you don't have to pay! Guaranteed to be juicy with every bite!"

"Don't miss out! These are the finest rouge and face powders. Buy some to take home; your wife will absolutely love them!"

The streets were filled with vendors holding blue cloth umbrellas, selling all kinds of food and sundries. Not far away, there were inns, taverns, pawnshops, and all kinds of shops.

The streets were bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder. Some customers were arguing with the vendors, seemingly complaining about the high prices, while others were all smiles, as if they had bargained down the price and bought what they wanted.

Outside the city walls, the setting sun was like blood, casting long shadows over the western mountains; inside the city walls, it was like a bustling night market.

Han Yi felt as if he had returned to the bustling streets of his previous life. After spending so much time in the deserted camp, he was stunned by the sight of such a 'human touch'.