Mortal To Immortal (Book 1)
MTI 213 - Spring City

Although it had a high Qi density and there were quite a number of cultivators inside, Spring City was not a cultivator city. The role and main function of the second largest city after the Jade Treasure City was as the government capital of the Green Forest Country.

Most of the residents living in the Spring City were ordinary humans. While the rest or about twenty percent of the population were cultivators. Among those twenty percent, not all always settle in Spring City, sometimes traveling or other affairs.

There are several large buildings that stand in the Spring City, the largest and widest is the palace building area as the government building is also the residence of the Emperor and Empress.

Over the past few weeks, Spring City had come to more cultivators. The main cause was the news of the annual auction that the Jade Treasure Tower held through their merchant shop being transferred to this city.

The transfer of the auction venue was not as easy as one would think. The Jade Treasure Tower had to ask the Emperor for permission to do so, because later on the Spring City would be visited by so many cultivators from various sects and sects, not the least of whom were at the level of the Soul Realm.

For the management of permits and further negotiations, the Jade Treasure Tower sent one of their best young generation, the Qian Yue Treasure Fairy. The beautiful girl came to meet the Empress of the Green Forest Country who represented the Emperor with full confidence for carrying out the important duties of her sect.

At about the same time as the Young Cultivator Meeting in Jade Treasure City was being held, Qian Yue was meeting the Empress in the palace. They were sitting together and drinking tea.

The Empress of the Green Forest Country was named Xin Yu or better known as Empress Xin. Not only as Empress, Xin Yu was also the strongest cultivator after the Emperor in the entire Spring City. His cultivation level was at the Great Soul Realm and he had reached that level since thirty years ago.

Qian Yue was relieved and pleased that the ruler of the country had given permission to move the auction venue. There was one actual condition, but that condition could be met directly by the Jade Treasure Tower's central headquarters.

The ruler of the country asked the Jade Treasure Tower to provide assistance to maintain the security of the Spring City before the end of the auction.

The ruler of the country will not be able to overcome the problems that may arise, even though it has its own special security forces.

This army was known as the Spring Troop which was actually only formed when the current generation of Emperors ascended the throne. The strength of these special forces could even compensate for a four-star or perhaps five-star sect.

The members of the Spring Force were mercenary cultivators with cultivation levels at least at the Mortal Foundation and some of them who had important positions were at the Core Realm. They are directly responsible to the Emperor or the Empress.

"Miss Qian, how are the auction preparations going?"

Xin Yu invited Qian Yue to the palace and brought the girl to one of the buildings used to entertain important guests.

"Auction preparations went well, Empress, leaving only a few percent before everything was complete."

Qian Yue added that she managed to invite more sects as auction guests and also persuaded her own sect to auction more items. This auction will be even more festive than some auctions that have been held in the past.

"I'm glad to hear it. But with more guests you can invite, I think we need to increase security. I don't want to hear of any infighting in the capital, no matter how small."

Qian Yue smiled faintly. "You can rest easy, Empress. Our headquarters even planned to dispatch three Tower Elders to ensure the smooth running and safety of the auction in Spring City."

"Oh..." Xin Yu slightly widened her eyes in surprise. He knew all the Tower Elders were the strongest cultivators the Jade Treasure Tower had.

Xin Yu then inquired about the possibility about the presence of the East Wind disciples at the auction event.

Xin Yu chuckled as she covered her mouth, not surprised by the steps Qian Yue took. East Wind and his disciple were already two important people for the Jade Treasure Tower, no wonder they were more privileged with them.

"I hope he comes and goes to the auction. If he comes to this city, I want to meet him. Just hearing your story about her isn't enough, Miss Qian."

"I want to see her again, Empress."

Xin Yu and Qian Yue laughed together. The warm and cheerful atmosphere was slightly piqued by the presence of the Jade Treasure Shop Elder.

"I'm sorry, Empress, Miss Qian. I don't mean to be presumptuous and intrusive, but there's very important news I have to convey."

Xin Yu sighed. He was not angry, as he could see the elder's pale and panicked face.

"Please tell me."

The elder took a deep breath. "Young Cultivator's meeting in Jade Treasure City ended in chaos. Some young geniuses there were severely injured. His mastermind is a member of the Moon Cloud Sect..."

The news made Qian Yue hold her breath and pale, while Xin Yu frowned and her face looked tense.

"The mess will happen again..."

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If the thought of getting married alone had never crossed Yao Han's mind, let alone about the number of wives he wanted to have. Yao Han had heard that it was only natural for a male cultivator to have multiple wives. The stronger they are, the more women they can be made into wives.

Yao Han was one of the strong cultivators candidates, it would even surpass Feng Xian in the future as long as he did not laze around. It was very likely that Yao Han would have many wives from various walks of life that he liked.

However, from birth to his current age, Yao Han focused more on cultivation practice, deepening many sciences, and others. It was not that he would not marry, but Yao Han wanted to enjoy his bachelorhood longer.

Marriage was probably the last thing Yao Han thought of, as no one closest to him had ever been married. An exception for Bo Lang, even though he was married and even had children, but that's a case that should not be discussed.

"You sure you want to continue on?"

"Of course, Teacher. The world may be in turmoil, but I'll be fine. Master need not worry, there are still Uncle Master Bing and the others who can protect me."

"Who's worried about you? You were still stubborn when I gave you advice. You may be dragged into the war, but don't you die."

Yao Han coughed softly. "Although that's not proper advice, I won't die easily."

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