Chapter 1487: Chapter 1347: The Well-Behaved Good and Evil Queen? Chapter 1487: Chapter 1347: The Well-Behaved Good and Evil Queen? Mu Qingyi planned originally to lead Chu Mu and his group to the Divine Sect. By doing so, she hoped to foster more communication and additionally allow Chu Mu to meet Ye Qingzi sooner once her closed-door cultivation ended.
However, Chu Mu showed little interest in visiting the Divine Sect, as it was essentially someone elseâs territory, though Mu Qingyi held a certain status there, that didnât mean he owned the entire Divine Sect.
Furthermore, since they had arrived at a city, it was inevitable to explore its unique scenery and characteristics, and it seemed likely that Ning Manâer, Pang Yue, including Honorable Lady Liu Binglan, would find interest in it too.
As usual, upon arriving in the city, Chu Mu rented a courtyard in a bustling yet quiet area for everyone to stay.
Mu Qingyi was particularly considerate. Knowing Liu Binglan disliked staying where others had been, she had Xu Daofeng find a newly built courtyard that no one had yet occupied.
The threshold to enter the Struggle Capital was very high, and for many, gaining entry was a lifetimeâs honor, let alone owning a property in the city.
Had Xu Daofeng needed to accommodate only Chu Mu, Ye Wansheng, and Chao Lengchuan, he would have casually chosen a place for them; their familiarity and camaraderie needing no formalities and mainly focused on enjoyable pursuits.
Yet, this time he had visitors from the land of New Moon including Honorable Lady Liu Binglan, the fairy-like Ning Manâer, and Pang Yue, whose beauty struck Xu Daofeng on first sight. It would be hard to justify putting such distinguished ladies in some improvised accommodations.
Thus, Xu Daofeng, though reluctantly, granted the private courtyard he had obtained upon being promoted to Upper Office to Chu Mu and his party. His reluctant demeanor clearly evidenced that he himself hadnât yet had the chance to enjoy the residence!
âXu Daofeng, I didnât expect you to be so stingy, itâs just a courtyard after all. You can pick any grand mansion in Wanxiang City,â Ye Wansheng intentionally provoked, poking where it hurts.
Xu Daofeng was speechless; here this guy was, occupying his house and making snide remarks. The land in Wanxiang City could not compare with that in Struggle Capital, knowing that this very courtyard was priceless, where wealth alone might not suffice to buy.
âAlright, if thatâs what you say, Iâll pick one from Wanxiang City. Iâve been hearing about your New Moon Land quite frequently on my travels. Your New Moon Land has gained quite a fame. If it wasnât so remote, many would surely visit, Iâve even heard your Xiangrong City described as a city of romance, filled with fragrances and butterfliesâŠâ Xu Daofeng remarked.
Hearing this, Pang Yue laughed and said, âThe land in New Moon Land is very limited. A courtyard in Wanxiang City would cost about 10,000 Xuan, you wouldnât be at a loss.â
â10,000 Xuan, yeah, thatâs pretty high⊠What, did you say 10,000 Xuan!â Xu Daofeng suddenly realized something amiss and stared at Pang Yue wide-eyed.
âYes, donât you believe it?â Pang Yue responded.
From Xu Daofengâs expression, it was clear he found the price absurd. Who would spend 10,000 Xuan on such a remote property when that amount could craft a High Rank Master Level Soul Pet, almost equivalent in value to his Struggle Capital property. Could it be that land in their New Moon Land was even pricier?
âGiven the limited property in New Moon Land, the prices are high. Most are reserved for those with special status, few are sold,â Liu Binglan commented indifferently.
âBut⊠10,000 Xuan, not even 1,000 Xuan would convince me,â Xu Daofeng spoke bluntly.
Beside them, Yu Bo stroked his beard, chuckling, âAt first, I also couldnât believe it. But after learning something, I think 10,000 Xuan actually isnât too exaggerated.â
âAre lands in Wanxiang City really that expensive? I wasnât aware,â interrupted Chu Mu, speaking timidly.
Everyone fell silent, including Liu Binglan who rolled her eyes.
âChu Mu, you are, after all, the king of our New Moon LandâŠâ
âHeâs obsessed with cultivation and cares about nothing else.â
Yu Bo coughed, masking his amused expression and added, âChu Mu, donât you know the function of your Seal Tower?â
âYes,â Chu Mu nodded.
The Seal Tower functioned similarly to the Independent Space of Immortal City, sealing countless Soul Pets that had committed crimes, gradually refining their souls into a special aura that spread across the entire city. Residents benefited greatly, living longer even without cultivating.
However, the aura was supposed to be subtle and transformativeânot enough to inflate the price of a Wanxiang City courtyard to 10,000 Xuan.
âI negotiated with various boundaries to transfer some prisoners and condemned pets needing execution to our Seal Tower and Immortal City, refining their sinister strength into Absorbable energy for everyone, then channeled into each residence of Wanxiang City. This Xuan Energy and Spiritual Rhyme Aura are costly resources, thus making our courtyards so expensive,â Liu Binglan explained to Chu Mu elaborately.
Liu Binglan was not a cruel or greedy person. Once the prisoners and their âSoul Petsâ were sealed in the Seal Tower, their strength weakened to a certain extent, they would be released.
Originally, these were prisoners sentenced to death, and many would rather donate their obtained strength for a chance to continue living. Liu Binglan sent these death-row prisoners from various realms into the Seal Tower, which on one hand provided the city with a constant flow of Xuan Energy and Spiritual Energy, and on the other, it was considered an act of charity, saving the lives of these condemned prisoners. After all, Liu Binglan had bought them with money from those realms.
Perhaps, it was the countless practitioners who tasted the unending sweetness of Xuan Energy in Wanxiang City who were more willing to stay. Then, when those who didnât get the chance left the Land of the New Moon, they spread the word, adding an intense layer of mystery to the Land of the New Moon!
âIs that really true? Iâve heard people mention that before, but I never paid much attention,â Xu Daofeng asked, surprised. âCould it be that the âSoul Petsâ can level up on their own if you live there?â
âIt only increases the probability and also increases the success rate of strengthening,â Liu Binglan explained.
At that, Chu Mu immediately remembered that when he was helping Ye level up, he indeed felt an additional force helping him.
This force, although trivial compared to Ning Manâerâs nurturing aura, helped him immensely at a crucial moment, especially since many advancements often fail due to a slight lack.
âI didnât expect you guys in the Land of the New Moon to have advanced to this level. That said, you really do keep quite a few secrets in the Land of the New Moon. Hehe, so, does that mean I could have a courtyard in Wanxiang City too? You must keep your word, Ye Wansheng!â Xu Daofeng said.
âEh, did I say something just now?â Like Chu Mu, Ye Wansheng actually knew nothing about this matter.
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After everyone chose their rooms, Chu Mu started to inquire about Qingzi.
Chu Mu was puzzled why Qingzi hadnât come to see him yet; logically, as soon as he arrived, she should have been the first to visit him. Could it be she knew something and was angry?
âQingzi is in closed-door cultivation and doesnât know youâve arrived yet. Perfect, you can give her a surprise,â Mu Qingyi said.
âHow much longer will she be in retreat?â Chu Mu asked.
Having been apart from Qingzi for so long, Chu Mu really missed her, especially after seeing Xiaoxiao, Chu Mu always thought about Qingzi.
âQuite soon, probably in the next few days,â Mu Qingyi said with a smile.
âOh, thatâs good.â Chu Mu was getting somewhat impatient these days, regardless of his relationshipâs phase with the Little Princess; his heart was ultimately completely occupied by Qingzi.
âBefore Qingzi went into seclusion, she talked to me about you. She said she didnât know where you ran off to and planned to come find you in Struggle Capital if you didnât show up soon,â Mu Qingyi said.
Chu Mu nodded, having guessed this might be the case. However, thinking about the Little Princess made him feel slightly guilty. How was he going to bring this up to Qingzi?
âOh, right, do you want to see Yu Suo? She seems to be around here,â Mu Qingyi said.
âShe hasnât been doing anything suspicious, has she?â Chu Mu was genuinely worried about this cunning and deceitful woman.
Mu Qingyi shook her head, âIâm not sure if itâs true, but she will do her best to protect Qingzi. Initially, Qingzi had a conflict with a chief disciple of Xuan Sect. Yu Suo didnât intervene at first, but later, she resolved the matter. She now seems to control quite a bit of power in Struggle Capital, though I have no idea how she managed to get so many experts willing to serve her.â
Despite Mu Qingyiâs disdain for Yu Suo, she had to admit that the woman was quite capable of establishing her influence in Struggle Capital in such a short amount of time.
âIn any case, aside from managing her power, sheâs been rather well-behaved,â Mu Qingyi said.
âWell-behaved? Her nature hasnât changed, itâs just that her schemes arenât directed at us for now,â Chu Mu said.
Chu Mu had wanted to kill this woman after their independent battle to prevent prolonged troubles, but Qingzi wouldnât allow it. He reluctantly left the matter alone.
This trip to Struggle Capital, Chu Mu had already sensed her location through a spiritual connection, and she must have known he was coming to Struggle Capital. Chu Mu was too lazy to meet her, not wanting to affect his mood when he saw Qingzi.
Assuming, she probably didnât want to meet him either. She was around recently but disappeared quickly.
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