Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Chapter 204: Great Wind City

Great Wind City is a bustling cultivation metropolis, spanning thousands of miles and renowned for its prosperity. As one enters the territory of Great Wind City, a distinct change in scenery becomes apparent. The landscape reveals mountains, plains, rivers, and grasslands, a stark contrast to the endless desert that once dominated the view.

The lower regions are dotted with human settlements, villages, and towns, bustling with activity and imbued with the essence of mortal life. Upon entering the territory of Great Wind City, a sense of safety is felt, and Jin Qigu lifts the restrictions on Jin Qiao'er, granting her freedom once again. Jin Qiao'er promptly dashes onto the flying vessel of the Taiyi Sect, engaging in playful antics with Liu Li (Colored Glaze) and Zhui Dian (Chasing Lightning), two young companions.

As the fleet of flying vessels continues its journey, a magnificent and majestic city comes into view. Even for Meng Zhang, a traveler from another time, such a grand city is unprecedented. Great Wind City sprawls across a vast area, encompassing vast plains, adjacent mountains, and lakes.

Unlike ordinary mortal cities, Great Wind City does not rely on city walls for defense. Instead, it is protected by numerous formations and restrictions, fortifying the entire city. Cultivators can often be seen flying amidst the towering mountains, a common sight between the peaks that reach into the clouds.

In the Endless Sea of Sand, a Foundation Building stage cultivator may be considered significant, even if they establish their own sect and claim a territory. However, in the vicinity of Great Wind City, Foundation Building stage cultivators are as common as grains of sand, with Refining Qi cultivators abundant and Foundation Building cultivators filling the streets. It takes a Gold Core cultivator to truly stand out.

The number of flying vessels taking off and landing within Great Wind City is countless. The city is jointly governed by several powerful cultivation families, all of which can be considered major clans. The leading families, Lu Family and Gu Yue Family, boast more than one Gold Core Daoist Master among their ranks. While the Gold Core Daoist Masters of other families may come and go, only the Huang Family has a Gold Core Daoist Master in this generation.

A single Great Wind City surpasses the power of the Flying Swan Sect, the ruler of the Endless Sea of Sand. During the journey, Gu Tanghai provided a detailed account of Great Wind City to the Foundation Building stage cultivators from the four sects. Now, as they approach Great Wind City, combining Gu Tanghai's previous explanations with their own observations, the group is filled with awe and reverence for the city.

As the fleet of flying vessels draws closer to Great Wind City, several cultivators riding flying mounts, led by a Foundation Building stage cultivator, approach the fleet. They are the patrol cultivators of Great Wind City. The Foundation Building stage cultivator flies up to the leading vessel and conducts a brief inquiry. Upon learning that the group is from the Endless Sea of Sand and intends to sell minerals in Great Wind City, the inquiry is concluded with minimal fuss.

After the inspection, Gu Tanghai confidently guides the fleet into Great Wind City, landing in a spacious and level open area. This location is a well-established warehouse, a renowned establishment within Great Wind City. It has a long-standing reputation for safety and reliability, making it a favored destination for merchants from all walks of life.

Overall, the security near Great Wind City is relatively good, with few incidents of vendettas, killings, or treasure disputes occurring. As Great Wind City thrives on commerce, it prioritizes maintaining a favorable business environment and ensuring the safety of trade routes.

Although Meng Zhang and the others are foreign merchants, they can confidently engage in transactions within Great Wind City without worrying about others coveting their wealth. Soon after settling in, intermediaries approach Meng Zhang and offer their assistance in facilitating trade and establishing connections.Meng Zhang and the others were amazed by the vibrant commercial atmosphere in Great Wind City. However, instead of immediately engaging in trade, they decided to first familiarize themselves with the market conditions. As for the goods stored in the city, the warehouses ensured their safety, justifying the high rental costs.

Meng Zhang had previously received a small mirror from Jue Ying for communication between them, but it lost its function once they left the Endless Sea of Sand. Luo Ye had given Meng Zhang a jade pendant to contact her friends in the Jiuqu League, but it was meant to be used during critical moments nearing the formation of the core, so it couldn't be used casually.

Being a first-time visitor to Great Wind City, Meng Zhang felt completely unfamiliar and lacked any connections. Fortunately, Gu Tanghai didn't hold back and shared all of his experiences and knowledge with the group. After settling in, the sects acted together, exploring Great Wind City and frequently interacting with various commercial establishments.

Meng Zhang, accompanied by Wen Qiansun and Yang Xueyi, spent a day wandering through Great Wind City, gaining some preliminary understanding. Through various channels, they obtained a rough idea of the purchasing prices for various minerals. With the tense situation in the Endless Sea of Sand, they didn't want to delay outside for too long.

After interacting with several Shang Family merchants and finding the prices acceptable, the group decided to sell their goods. Each cabin of the Second Rank flying vessels was filled with various storage bags, as the sects had brought a substantial amount of merchandise. However, the market barely reacted to the accumulated goods from the sects, as a single commercial establishment swiftly acquired them all. Given the daily throughput of goods in Great Wind City, this amount of supplies was insignificant.

After completing the transactions, Meng Zhang roughly calculated the profits and realized that simply selling raw mineral resources and traveling such a long distance didn't yield high returns. Not to mention the manpower and resources consumed in mining operations, the expenditure of spirit stones during the journey alone amounted to a considerable sum. The risks encountered along the way and the time costs for several Foundation Building stage cultivators were not insignificant.

Although Foundation Building stage cultivators have longer lifespans than Refining Qi stage cultivators, they also spend more time on various matters. This is especially true for cultivators who aspire to further advance their Cultivation Base, as time becomes even more precious. Of course, the main purpose of the merchant convoy's visit to Great Wind City was not solely to earn spirit stones but ultimately to establish mutual exchanges.

Meng Zhang believed that such commercial activities could be conducted once every 2-3 years without issue. However, if the frequency became too high, problems would arise. Just as one is bound to encounter ghosts when traveling at night, frequent passage through the Demon Wind Gobi would undoubtedly lead to major problems. If a flying vessel were to encounter trouble in the Demon Wind Gobi, the losses would be significant.

After selling all the goods, the sects dispersed and began their individual activities in Great Wind City, preparing for a substantial round of purchases. The first thing Meng Zhang wanted to buy was a Second Rank protective formation. Something that was difficult to obtain in the Endless Sea of Sand could easily be purchased in Great Wind City. This situation was not only due to the relative scarcity and underdeveloped commerce in the Endless Sea of Sand but also the strong control exerted by the Flying Swan Sect.

Taking advantage of the rare opportunity of traveling such a distance, Meng Zhang purchased two Second Rank protective formations in one go—one for regular use and one as a backup. With the main task completed, Meng Zhang, accompanied by Wen Qiansun and Yang Xueyi, visited numerous shops and engaged in a significant round of purchases.

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