"The market for Ancient Martial Artists in Jiangbei Province is held once every three months, where Ancient Martial Artists can buy Spirit Medicine, weapons, Martial Skills, and so on. However, the transactions there seldom use money; most used is Elixir Currency."

Bi Luoyue said.

"Elixir Currency?"

Qin Yang was slightly surprised, then understood. Money is not that important to Ancient Martial Artists; elixirs that can enhance cultivation are fundamental.

Just like on the Immortal Yuan Continent, where Cultivators primarily use Spirit Stones for transactions, sometimes bartering.

"Yes, among Elixir Currency, the most common is the Violent Dragon Pill that enhances Inner Power. Of course, there are other elixirs with different functions, like the Meridian Opening Pill that clears the meridians and the Bone-Burning Pill that enhances physique."

Bi Luoyue said.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yang nodded. Not mentioning the possible existence of Cultivators from ancient times, even from recorded history of mortals, indicates that Earth had Alchemy Masters long ago. During the Qin Dynasty, Emperor Shi sent Xu Fu overseas to seek Immortal Pills, hoping for immortality.

"After several thousand years of development, Alchemy Skill on Earth must have reached a certain level."

Qin Yang's thoughts wandered as he muttered.

"By the way, where is this market?"

Qin Yang pondered before asking.

"The location is in Danfeng City of Fire Sparrow Mountain."

Bi Luoyue said.

"Fire Sparrow Mountain? Danfeng City?"

Qin Yang raised his eyebrows. He had never heard of these two places.

"Yes, Fire Sparrow Mountain is over a thousand miles from here. I accompanied my master there once when I was sixteen, and I remember roughly the route."

Bi Luoyue nodded slightly and said.

"That far? Looks like we'll have to drive."

Qin Yang furrowed his brow and said.

"Driving can only take us part of the way. Danfeng City is amidst towering mountains with a section of road where cars can't travel. We'll have to go on foot."

Bi Luoyue said.

"I see, then I'll bring along my Fire Flame Lion."

Qin Yang said with a smile.

"Fire Flame Lion? You have a Demon Beast Mount?"

Bi Luoyue's cool and beautiful face showed a trace of surprise.

In the Ancient Martial Realm, Beast Taming Sect exists, and some Ancient Martial Artists spend a fortune to buy a Demon Beast Mount.

Thus, owning a Demon Beast Mount is a sign of identity and status, akin to wealthy people buying luxury cars in the Mortal Realm. However, even the most top-tier luxury cars can't compare in value to a Demon Beast Mount.

"Yes, you handle the affairs in the hall first, then pack up and see if there's anything you need to bring. I'll instruct Zhao Hui to bring over the RV and the Fire Flame Lion."

Qin Yang smiled and said. The journey to Fire Sparrow Mountain was considerable, driving was essential, and the Fire Flame Lion couldn't be flaunted on the road.

An hour later, Zhao Hui was already waiting at the foot of the mountain with the RV and the Fire Flame Lion.

Bi Luoyue and Qin Yang stood beside the vehicle.

"Roar..."

The Fire Flame Lion let out a low roar, jumping down from the RV, affectionately nuzzling its head against Qin Yang.

Qin Yang smiled and fed a small Primordial Spirit Pill to the Fire Flame Lion.

"Is this your Fire Flame Lion, with Early Stage Yellow Tier Peak strength..."

Bi Luoyue's eyes appraised the Fire Flame Lion's fiery red fur. Her bright eyes held a trace of surprise. Such a tamed Fire Flame Lion was certainly valuable.

"Let's go, let's get in the car."

Qin Yang said with a smile.

These past days, Zhao Hui and the others had been feeding the Fire Flame Lion a lot of crocodile meat, and its strength had progressed from Early Stage Yellow Tier to Yellow Tier Peak, nearly ready to reach Middle Stage Yellow Tier.

Qin Yang drove the RV, Bi Luoyue sat beside him, while the Fire Flame Lion was in the back.

The car quickly drove out of Yunshui City, heading northwest, amidst verdant mountains and waters.

Three hours later, the car was traveling through a lush forest, sunlight filtering through leaves, casting dappled shadows on the clean asphalt road.

As the car was about to exit the forest, a man-made roadblock appeared ahead, with four youths in white uniforms in front of it.

"Stop, submit to inspection."

One of the youths in white uniform stood in the road's center and said.

"What's going on?"

Qin Yang raised his eyebrows, stopped the car, glanced at the four people, and found they were all Early Stage Yellow Tier Ancient Martial Artists. Immediately, there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Qin Yang, just ahead is Luocheng, many Ancient Martial Artists travel from this small city to Danfeng City within Fire Sparrow Mountain. This checkpoint is set up to prevent unintentional entry by mortal tourists; our car can be parked in the small city, but we cannot drive further."

Bi Luoyue explained.

"Mm."

Qin Yang nodded. The existence of Ancient Martial Artists is mostly unknown to ordinary people, and this checkpoint prevents unwitting explorer tourists from stumbling into Luocheng.

"What are you here for?"

A white-clad youth stepped forward, looked at Qin Yang, and asked sharply.

This close, he hadn't sensed any Inner Power fluctuation from Qin Yang, assuming he must be another wandering mortal accidentally coming here.

However, when he cast his gaze at Bi Luoyue, he was momentarily dazed. Firstly, Bi Luoyue's beauty and aloof demeanor were rare, and secondly, Bi Luoyue wore a green dress not usually seen among mortal women.

Bi Luoyue slightly raised her eyebrow, coldly snorted, and released her aura.

"Profound Tier expert?!"

The youth in white uniform was shocked, cold sweat forming on his forehead, and he quickly respectfully said, "Forgive me, senior."

In the Ancient Martial Realm, strength is revered. To a mortal, Yellow Tier experts are naturally superior Ancient Martial Artists, but facing a Profound Tier expert, a Yellow Tier Ancient Martial Artist is as good as crushed.

The young woman before him was already a Late Stage Profound Tier expert, able to easily eliminate him, thus he couldn't help but be respectful.

"Move the roadblock; we're entering the city."

Bi Luoyue said.

"Yes, senior."

The youth respectfully responded and removed the roadblock.

Qin Yang started the car, drove into Luocheng.

This small city had excellent greenery. Along the way, neatly planted trees lined the streets, which were also clean, with row upon row of garden-style small villas on both sides.

"So many small villas?"

Qin Yang raised his eyebrow; the small city wasn't particularly large, yet there were almost no flats, only well-placed small villas.

"Ahead of Luocheng lies the Fire Sparrow Mountains, rich in Spirit Medicine. Every year, many Ancient Martial Artists come to the mountains to hunt for Spirit Medicine. These villas are for Ancient Martial Artists to rest, paying either money or elixirs for a stay."

Bi Luoyue explained.

"Oh?"

Qin Yang gazed at the distant lush mountains, feeling a fire inside. Are there really many Spirit Medicines in these mountains?

It's important to know that he especially needs Spirit Medicine; with them, he could refine many elixirs.

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