Zhang Ling pondered the idea of an exchange meeting between Golden Core cultivators. He was naturally very interested in attending.
"I wonder where this exchange meeting will be held?" Zhang Ling asked after a moment of thought.
"Little friend, rest assured, it will be held within Myriad Manifestation City, in about half a month."
"If there's an opportunity to meet other peers, Zhang will naturally not miss it."
"Haha, good, it's my honor to befriend you, Zhang."
"I must thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist."
…
Next, the two discussed some other matters. Taking this opportunity, Zhang Ling also inquired about things to be aware of as a Golden Core cultivator.
This Fire Dragon Honored Master was also very willing to answer some of his doubts, which gave Zhang Ling some clarity.
It wasn't until more than an hour later that Zhang Ling got up to bid farewell and leave the teahouse. The two agreed to meet again in half a month.
Walking onto the street, he looked back at the Clear Breeze Teahouse. During their conversation, he also learned that this Clear Breeze Teahouse was the private property of this Fire Dragon Honored Master.
There are quite a few private properties like this in Myriad Manifestation City, all backed by cultivators.
After returning to the inn, Zhang Ling began to think about the upcoming exchange meeting.
Just as this Fire Dragon Honored Master said, Golden Core cultivators are already considered powerful figures. They rarely have the opportunity to exchange insights with other peers, and who knows, he might really find a suitable cultivation method.
Attending this kind of exchange meeting is harmless.
After all, the opportunity is rare. According to Fire Dragon Honored Master, such exchange meetings usually only happen once every few years, or even a decade, and the timing isn't fixed.
Now that he had decided to participate in this exchange meeting, he also needed to prepare some items that would catch the eyes of these Golden Core cultivators.
Half a month passed in a flash.
On this day, Zhang Ling once again entered the Clear Breeze Teahouse. Soon after, he and Fire Dragon Honored Master walked out of the teahouse.
As soon as they were outside, their bodies flashed with spiritual light, and they soared into the sky, flying in a certain direction.
This was the privilege of high-level cultivators, to be able to fly freely in Myriad Manifestation City.
Their actions naturally attracted the attention of some cultivators on the street, but these low-level cultivators mostly just glanced at them with envy before losing interest.
In Myriad Manifestation City, the chances of seeing high-level cultivators are very high. It doesn't attract much attention.
During the flight, Fire Dragon Honored Master briefly explained the rules of the exchange meeting to Zhang Ling.
"The exchange meeting was originally held for Golden Core cultivators, so there aren't many rules, but there's one thing Fellow Daoist must remember."
"Oh, please tell me, Fellow Daoist."
"Those who come to the exchange meeting are all high-level cultivators like us. It's common to encounter some enemies, so don't inquire about the origins of others."
"Zhang understands."
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A quarter of an hour later, they arrived in the northwest area of Myriad Manifestation City, which was located on the outskirts of the Immortal City. Scanning around with his divine sense, he discovered that there were very few people on the nearby streets.
After observing for a while, he understood the reason.
It turned out that small courtyards of similar styles were built on both sides of these streets, which were obviously for people to live in.
This was a residential area rented out to rogue cultivators. The houses built here didn't have any spiritual veins to support them, just ordinary houses.
"We're here."
At this time, Fire Dragon Honored Master said something, and the spiritual light on his body flashed as he landed on a bluestone path. Zhang Ling naturally followed closely.
The two walked a distance on the street and arrived in front of a small courtyard.
Once there, Fire Dragon Honored Master raised his hand and waved, and a white sound transmission talisman flashed, crossed the wall, and disappeared into it, without a trace.
After waiting for two breaths, the courtyard door creaked open. A twelve or thirteen-year-old boy walked out.
The boy had no spiritual power fluctuations and was a mortal.
"Greetings, Seniors." The boy respectfully bowed to Fire Dragon Honored Master.
Fire Dragon Honored Master didn't say much, and led Zhang Ling in. The boy behind him quickly closed the door and followed them.
Upon entering the small courtyard, Zhang Ling couldn't help but frown. The inside looked like an ordinary house.
What came into view was a small courtyard, overgrown with weeds, as if no one had taken care of it for a long time. There were also several low red wooden houses around the courtyard.
No matter how you looked at it, it didn't seem like anyone lived here. Was the Golden Core cultivator exchange meeting in this kind of place?
Zhang Ling pondered for a moment, then released his divine sense, and then his expression changed.
"Little friend's divine sense is actually stronger than that of ordinary cultivators. That's rare."
Fire Dragon Honored Master's voice came from his ear. The old man had a smile on his face, seemingly not surprised by the surrounding environment.
Zhang Ling didn't answer Fire Dragon Honored Master, but instead asked through voice transmission.
"Fellow Daoist Fire Dragon, are there formations and restrictions here?"
"Haha, don't be nervous. This place is set up with a illusion formation by Old Ghost Floating Cloud, and it doesn't have any lethality. It's just to avoid attracting the attention of others. Let's go."
Fire Dragon Honored Master stroked his beard and explained with a smile.
Then he took the lead along a small path towards the back of the courtyard. Although Zhang Ling was a little wary, he also followed.
After all, this was the first time he had participated in this type of exchange meeting, so he naturally had to be careful.
However, he was also confident that this was still within Myriad Manifestation City, where fighting was strictly prohibited. Even if someone was against him, he could immediately escape from this place.
Although he had just formed his Golden Core, unlike other cultivators, he already had a magic treasure in his hand, as well as thousands of mature earth spirit bees, so he could still protect himself.
Before long, they arrived at the back of the small courtyard and saw a three-story red wooden pavilion that looked a little dilapidated.
But Fire Dragon Honored Master seemed to have been here before, and without hesitation, he pushed the door open and entered.
As soon as the wooden door opened, the light in front of him brightened, and a layer of dust floated inside.
Zhang Ling's eyes narrowed, and he immediately stopped.
At the same time, he released his divine sense and scanned. He saw some blurry things.
It turned out to be some ordinary tables, chairs, and benches, etc. Only a small copper furnace was placed on a square table directly opposite, and a layer of white mist floated above it.
"Old Ghost Floating Cloud is doing this again, hurry up and greet the guests." Fire Dragon Honored Master shouted loudly into the air.
"Haha, who is it? It turns out to be Brother Fire Dragon."
As soon as Fire Dragon Honored Master finished speaking, a flash of spiritual light appeared under a section of the stairs on the left, and a middle-aged man in a purple robe with his hair in a bun appeared.
As soon as this person appeared, he didn't look at Fire Dragon Honored Master, but turned his eyes to Zhang Ling.
"Oh, this Fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar."
When Zhang Ling met this person's eyes, he found that this person had a strong aura, so he naturally didn't dare to be negligent. He cupped his hands and said.
"My name is Zhang, greetings Fellow Daoist Floating Cloud."
"So it's Fellow Daoist Zhang. Nice to meet you, nice to meet you."
"Fellow Daoist Zhang is a new companion I've made. I'm taking the liberty of coming here, Brother Daoist wouldn't mind, would you?"
"Not at all, haha, I naturally welcome more companions."
