Chapter 218 Seeing Old Friends Again
"Is this the speed of a Jindan cultivator?"

Fang Chen didn't fully react until he landed on solid ground.

This is too fast.

He estimated in his mind that with the distance just now, if he were to fly on a sword, it would probably take him a whole day as he had just established his foundation.

But for a Jindan cultivator, it only takes a short moment.

Of course, this was due to the high-speed flight, which caused his sense of time to be somewhat confused.

In fact, he and Ye Qingyang did not arrive here in an instant, but it took them nearly two quarters of an hour.

But compared to such a long distance, in terms of physical sensation, it is indeed not much different from a moment.

"Is this Lianyun Market? I've heard that it's the most prosperous market under Huoyun Sect and Feiyun Sect, but it seems that there aren't many people here."

Standing at the gate of the market town, Ye Qingyang couldn't even see a single cultivator, which made him unable to help but complain.

He had never been to Lianyunfang City before, but he had heard of its fame.

Because it is close to Huoyun Sect and Feiyun Sect, and there is a third-grade superior spiritual vein nearby, Lianyun Market has always been regarded as the most prosperous market under the rule of Huoyun Sect and Feiyun Sect.

Even the foundation-building pills from other markets are imported from Lianyun Market.

The foundation-building pill that Ye Qingyang bought for Fang Chen originated from here.

But now, this so-called largest market town doesn't even have a single cultivator at the gate, which is really a bit degrading.

"Didn't Tianyu say before? Lianyunfang City will be moved to the cultivator alliance. Moreover, the spiritual vein in Lianyunfang City is damaged. This place in the market is equivalent to the spiritual energy node of the second-level spiritual vein. The concentration of spiritual energy released has also decreased a lot. These two factors have led to the decline of Lianyunfang City."

Fang Chen shook his head. After all, this was the first place he stayed in after traveling through time. He felt a little regretful to see it change from its former prosperity to its current state.

"This fellow Taoist is right. Lianyunfang City is currently busy with relocation and has temporarily suspended business. If you two fellow Taoists are here to find a place to stay, you can get what you want here. As for other services, we are temporarily unable to provide them."

As soon as Fang Chen finished speaking, he heard a voice coming from behind him.

When I turned around, I found that it was an acquaintance.

"You are, Fellow Daoist Fang?"

When Fang Chen turned his head, the man saw Fang Chen's face clearly and couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"Manager Zhou, long time no see."

Looking at the man in front of him, Fang Chen smiled, clasped his hands together, and bowed to him.

Manager Zhou had always been lukewarm towards Fang Chen, but at the moment of their final farewell, he still left a good impression on Fang Chen.

What's more, Fang Chen's only good friend Zhou Xingyun is the nephew of Manager Zhou, so Fang Chen will certainly give him enough respect.

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Manager Zhou also hurriedly returned the gift. With his years of observation, he could tell at a glance that Ye Qingyang next to Fang Chen was no ordinary person, and the fact that he could stand with him showed that Fang Chen had already climbed up the ladder.

Moreover, he just heard the two people mention the Monks' Alliance, which is a top secret that can only be known by forces above the Purple Mansion Stage.

Fang Chen had only been away from Lianyunfang City for less than a year, so it was certainly impossible for him to break through the Purple Mansion stage. So it was obvious that Ye Qingyang who was following him was at least a Purple Mansion cultivator.

While returning the gift, he also immediately examined his past. Fortunately, although he was a little greedy, he had never offended Fang Chen.

After all, Fang Chen didn't have much property at that time.

"Manager Zhou, since we meet here, I wonder if Xingyun is still in the market?"

After the mutual courtesy, Fang Chen did not exchange too much pleasantries and directly asked about Zhou Xingyun.

One of the reasons why he wanted to come to Lianyunfang City was Zhou Xingyun.

He is my good brother. Now that he has become successful, I must think about repaying him.

More importantly, he admired Zhou Xingyun's integrity very much and thought he deserved at least the position of the City Lord of the Immortal Dynasty.

More importantly, it depends on Zhou Xingyun's management level. But he probably can't be bad. Zhou Xingyun has been dealing with people in Lianyun Pavilion every day, and his ability has been honed a long time ago.

"Alas, the child ran away from home."

Speaking of Zhou Xingyun, Manager Zhou also sighed and told about his recent situation.

"runaway?"

Fang Chen frowned. Based on his understanding of Zhou Xingyun, he was not such an impulsive person.

"Well, it was mainly because Huoyun Sect and Feiyun Sect were planning to form a cultivator alliance, and our Zhou family was planning to join it. Xingyun was adamantly opposed, but in the end he couldn't get over the elders in the clan, so he left the clan in a huff."

Manager Zhou explained the cause and effect in detail.

What Fang Chen didn't expect was that it was actually related to the establishment of the Monks Alliance.

Wait, the Monks Alliance?
Fang Chen immediately reacted and asked, "I remember that Huoyun Sect and Feiyun Sect only invited the Purple Mansion forces. Could it be the Zhou family?"

He didn't say it too clearly, as that might offend people, but he believed that Manager Zhou must know what he meant.

Seeing Fang Chen mention this, Manager Zhou nodded to him proudly, and then asked curiously: "I see that Fellow Daoist Fang also knows about the cultivator alliance, is that possible?"

He didn't explain it very clearly, and he also looked at Ye Qingyang, who had been standing next to Fang Chen without saying anything.

"Look at me, I actually forgot to introduce you to each other. Manager Zhou, this is Senior Ye Qingyang from Tianfeng Sect. Senior Ye, this is Manager Zhou from Lianyunfang City. I used to work under him."

Fang Chen slapped his forehead and quickly introduced the two to each other.

"It turns out to be Manager Zhou. Nice to meet you."

Ye Qingyang had more or less heard about some of Fang Chen's past, and he did know that there was such a person, so it could not be said that he was talking nonsense.

"Senior Ye, you really embarrassed me. After the relocation of Lianyunfang City, I am no longer the manager. You can just call me Zhou Xinghai."

Manager Zhou had also heard about the Tianfeng Sect. Although the Tianfeng Sect was a latecomer compared to the Zhou family, he could not afford to offend a Purple Mansion cultivator. How could he dare to let the other party call him manager? He immediately gave his real name.

It was also the first time that Fang Chen heard Manager Zhou's name. He didn't expect him to be so domineering.

"Manager Zhou, I wonder if my original courtyard has been rented out to someone else?"

Seeing that Ye Qingyang had no intention of talking to Zhou Xinghai, Fang Chen immediately started the next topic.

"Of course not. When you left, Lianyunfang City was already going downhill. Many monks left at that time, and there were many empty houses. Your courtyard has not been sold again. You can still rest in it tonight."

Zhou Xinghai didn't have any other ideas. He thought Fang Chen just wanted to return to his original courtyard and lived there, so he explained the situation truthfully.

The damage to the spiritual vein dealt a heavy blow to Lianyunfang City. Although Zhou Xingyun said that it would not affect the business of the cultivators in the Qi training stage, the actual situation was not the case.

The decrease in spiritual energy concentration has had an impact on all aspects. The resources produced in the mountains have decreased and cannot support so many Qi-cultivating monks.

"Then what about Li Ji's courtyard?"

Upon hearing the news, Fang Chen did not directly express that he wanted to move back to his original courtyard, but instead asked about Li Ji's condition.

"Same thing. Speaking of which, during the days when you left the market, Li Ji also proposed to resign and leave. No, how did you know that he was not in the market? Weren't you two always at odds with each other?"

Zhou Xinghai stopped talking halfway. Fang Chen has now joined the Tianfeng Sect and seems to be highly valued by this Purple Mansion cultivator. There are some questions that he cannot ask casually.

"Manager Zhou is overthinking. There were only some minor conflicts between him and me. He is now married into the Wang family and is very happy. When he heard that I was going back to Lianyunfang City, he asked me to go back to his courtyard to check on him, saying that there was something he forgot to take."

Of course Fang Chen could guess what Zhou Xinghai was thinking. He smiled slightly and said the excuse he had prepared long ago.

"So that's how it is. Of course there's no problem. You two have both made contributions to the market. This kind of thing is nothing. This is the formation jade token for him and your courtyard. Just give it to me before you leave."

Zhou Xinghai also took advantage of the situation and without asking any more questions, he directly handed the jade identity card for entering the two courtyards to Fang Chen.

　Today is the second update. The storyline of the Monks' Alliance will begin tomorrow. I hope you will support me.

　　
　
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