Immortals of the Mortal World Gather at the Inn!

After descending the mountain, Li Daoxuan traveled eastward, passing through countless mortal kingdoms. But today, he arrived at a cultivation kingdom called Great Qin.

Li Daoxuan arrived at Xuanwu City, a city on the edge of the Qin Dynasty.

Li Daoxuan followed the crowd toward the city. The guards who were protecting the city were somewhat shocked when they saw Li Daoxuan, a Nascent Soul cultivator, but after a moment of shock, they continued their patrol.

Inside the city, Li Daoxuan arrived at a restaurant.

The restaurant owner noticed someone entering, but seeing that it was just a Nascent Soul cultivator, he ignored them.

When the waiter saw the Nascent Soul cultivator walk in, he hurriedly ran forward. Although the manager ignored him, he, being a mere Qi Refining cultivator himself, could not afford to neglect him.

"Sir, please have a seat. Would you like some drinks or a room?"

Li Daoxuan looked at the enthusiastic boy and felt a little strange. Although he was a Nascent Soul cultivator, there were plenty of them in this city. However, Li Daoxuan did not care and followed the boy to the second floor of the restaurant.

"What are the prices for accommodation here?"

Li Daoxuan asked as he walked.

The boy replied enthusiastically, "Our restaurant has three types of bedrooms: low-grade, mid-grade, and high-grade. A low-grade bedroom costs 10 low-grade spirit stones per night, a mid-grade bedroom costs 10 mid-grade spirit stones per night, and a high-grade bedroom is a bit expensive, costing 20 mid-grade spirit stones per night."

Li Daoxuan nodded, then took out a high-grade spirit stone and gave it to the boy, saying, "A superior bedroom, stay for five days. Then bring me a jug of strong liquor and a dish of snacks!"

The waiter hurriedly caught the spirit stones and excitedly ran off to book a room for Li Daoxuan.

In this world, spirit stones are divided into four grades: low, medium, high, and top. 100 low-grade spirit stones are equal to 1 medium-grade spirit stone, 100 medium-grade spirit stones are equal to 1 high-grade spirit stone, and 100 high-grade spirit stones are equal to 1 top-grade spirit stone. Spirit stones can be used for trading or for cultivation.

"Young master, is this your first time visiting Xuanwu City?" Just as Li Daoxuan was waiting, a man dressed in a black brocade robe walked over.

Li Daoxuan recognized the man. The one sitting by the window.

Li Daoxuan gestured for him to enter and asked, "Fellow Daoist, what makes you say that?"

The man in the brocade robe sat down politely and replied, "As everyone knows, the most famous thing in this Drunken Immortal Pavilion is its signature dish, Drunken Immortal Brew. Given that you just spent high-grade spirit stones, you must be quite wealthy. Therefore, I assume this is your first time here!"

Li Daoxuan was somewhat surprised and unexpected that this man in brocade robes could guess that it was his first time here based on these small details!

After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "Then I'll tell you, fellow Daoist, that I like this strong liquor, how about that!"

The man in brocade said with a hint of lingering relish, "If you've tasted this Drunken Immortal Wine, young master, other wines won't seem so special. How about this, I'll treat you to a pot!"

"Shopkeeper, bring me a pot of the oldest Drunken Immortal Brew. I'd like to treat this young master to a cup!"

Just as Li Daoxuan was about to refuse, the man in brocade robes had already ordered the manager to bring up the best wine in his restaurant.

Although Li Daoxuan, being a fellow cultivator, could not discern the shopkeeper's cultivation level, he could still vaguely sense that he was a figure above the Nascent Soul stage.

Just a few breaths later, the shopkeeper appeared in front of the two men's table carrying two jugs of Drunken Immortal Wine.

"Fourth Young Master, here's your Drunken Immortal Wine! I'll head down now!"

The innkeeper respectfully placed the Drunken Immortal Wine on the table, bowed to the man in brocade, and then withdrew.

Li Daoxuan was somewhat shocked. The shopkeeper before him was clearly of a similar age and cultivation level, close to his own—the early Nascent Soul stage—yet he treated the man with utmost respect. Curious, he directly asked, "That powerful figure is so respectful to you, fellow Daoist. May I ask your name? I am very curious!"

The man in brocade robes made no attempt to conceal his identity. After pouring himself and Li Daoxuan a cup of Drunken Immortal Wine, he said, "I am Qin Xiao, the city lord of Xuanwu City. And you, young master?"

Li Daoxuan was somewhat shocked. To be able to become the city lord at such a young age, and to have the surname Qin, there was only one option: someone from the royal family.

Remembering Gu Ziming's words, Li Daoxuan said, "I am Li Daoxuan, a rogue cultivator."

Qin Xiao nodded thoughtfully, it was unclear whether she believed him or not.

"Also, Fellow Daoist Qin, you don't need to call me 'Young Master' anymore, just call me 'Fellow Daoist'!"

Qin Xiao smiled and said, "Since we've met, it must be fate. How about this, I'll call you Brother Li, and you call me Brother Qin!"

Li Daoxuan took a sip of the Drunken Immortal Brew, his eyes lit up, and he praised, "Brother Qin, this Drunken Immortal Brew is truly excellent!"

Clearly, Li Daoxuan's address of "Brother Qin" represented his answer to Qin Xiao's question.

Qin Xiao paused for a moment, then laughed, "Brother Li, am I right? Just one sip of this Drunken Immortal Wine, and you'll never taste the same feeling as any other wine!"

Li Daoxuan shook his head and said, "That's not right, Brother Qin. I've drunk a wine that's a thousand times, ten thousand times better than this Drunken Immortal Brew!"

Qin Xiao, intrigued, asked, "What kind of wine is it that Brother Li praises so highly? May I see it?"

Li Daoxuan recalled the wine Tianfa had given him at Sword Mountain, a wine he still savored to this day. However, he seemed to have no idea what it was called, and somewhat embarrassed, he said, "I'm sorry, Brother Qin, that wine was shared by a senior. As for its name, I don't know either!"

Qin Xiao shook his head with some confusion and said, "It's nothing. I was just curious about the wine Brother Li mentioned. Come on, Brother Li, let's continue drinking!"

After saying that, Qin Xiao filled their empty glasses with wine.

"..."

"Alright, Brother Li, remember to visit my city lord's mansion and we can discuss cultivation issues."

"Alright, Brother Qin, I will go when I have time. I just hope I won't disturb you."

"No, no!"

The two parted ways at the foot of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. Seeing the relationship between Li Daoxuan and Qin Xiao, the innkeeper dared not neglect them. He personally led Li Daoxuan to the superior bedroom on the top floor and returned the superior spirit stone that Li Daoxuan had given him.

Li Daoxuan initially refused to accept it, but under the shopkeeper's insistence, he finally did.

Li Daoxuan understood that this was all because of Qin Xiao: "Never mind, if Brother Qin ever encounters trouble in the future, it wouldn't hurt to lend a hand if I could!"

Inside the bedroom, Li Daoxuan sat cross-legged on the bed, pondering where he should go next: "I have been down the mountain for a year now, and I have traveled through countless cities and countries, and witnessed countless life and death separations, but I have never stayed in one place for long."

"This city, which is made up of cultivators, may be a good place to settle down. Before I went down the mountain, my master secretly put a thousand top-grade spirit stones in my storage ring. Now I am quite wealthy and can consider buying a mansion in this city."

"I can ask Brother Qin tomorrow."