"Well, to be exact, I'm going on a blind date."
The chubby man had a bitter lon expression, shrugged his shoulders, and said helplessly.
"Hehe, you should be happy, my friend. Having a dual cultivation partner at the age of twenty is quite a joy."
Seeing the reluctant look on the chubby man's face, Qin Yang couldn't help but laugh and say.
"Who would want a dual cultivation partner so early? My goal is to pursue the peak of the Great Dao."
The chubby man raised his head, light flickering in his small eyes, and said proudly.
"You have grand ambitions indeed."
Qin Yang smiled and said.
"Haha, Qin, don't laugh at . Actually, who wouldn't want a like-minded woman to accompany them?"
The chubby man chuckled awkwardly.
"However, even if I were to find a dual cultivation partner, I'd prefer soone I like, rather than being a sacrificial pawn for family interests. Moreover, you don't know, my friend, the woman I'm supposed to et for the date, I've heard she's simply..."
The chubby man had a look of great despair, as if he had already seen the dark future ahead.
"What? Is she very ugly?"
Qin Yang raised his brow slightly and asked with a laugh.
"Not only ugly, but I've heard her temperant is quite strange, seems to have a twisted mind as well. Let's hope she won't be enamored by my beauty."
The chubby man rubbed his plump white cheeks and prayed.
"Haha."
Qin Yang laughed. This chubby man was quite amusing. In Earth's terms, he's a hilarious fat joker.
By this ti, Qin Yang and the chubby man had already entered Wind Ridge Town.
The architecture of Wind Ridge Town was sowhat similar to ancient cities on Earth, but much grander, and the materials used were far beyond those available on Earth.
Along the street sides, there were stalls and shops.
The goods sold at these stalls were varied, not unlike the things found at large temple fairs on Earth.
Items sold at these small stalls included things from Demon Beasts, such as crystal cores, furs, claws, and other ores, treasures, spiritual treasures, spirit fruits and spirit dicines, as well as various accessories.
Cultivators naturally need to consu food as well, which not only satisfies the palate but can also transform the energy from at into Spiritual Power, thereby increasing so spiritual cultivation.
Therefore, among the shops and stalls along the streets, many sell at from Demon Beasts, and occasionally one can sll the scent wafting over.
Looking at the scenery on both sides of the street, Qin Yang's eyes glead with light, a touch of smile at the corner of his mouth; this was indeed the Immortal Cultivation Realm, and towns on the Immortal Yuan Continent were like this.
"By the way, Brother Bai, there's sothing I'd like to ask you about."
Qin Yang looked at the scenery on both sides of the street, then turned his gaze to the chubby man and asked.
"Feel free to say whatever you want."
The chubby man said with a smile.
"Brother Bai, I want to know where I can find a detailed map of the Nine Provinces Sacred Domain here?"
Qin Yang directly asked. The reason he ca here was to find out the location of the Grand Immortal Sect, but he didn't know anyone here except for the chubby man in front of him.
Hearing this, the chubby man's eyes blinked, giving Qin Yang a strange look.
"You want to buy a detailed map of the Nine Provinces Sacred Domain? I'm afraid it's impossible to find one here in Wind Ridge Town. Wind Ridge Town is located in the Great Xia Dynasty, just one corner of the Celestial South Domain, which is one of the Nine Great Domains and is vast. Even the Imperial Palace of the Great Xia Dynasty might not have a detailed map of the Celestial South Domain, let alone the entire Nine Provinces Sacred Domain."
The chubby man explained.
Hearing this, Qin Yang's gaze tightened, nodding in agreent. Indeed, the Immortal Cultivation Realm is far larger than the entire Earth; detailed maps are scarce commodities, held by large forces.
"Brother Qin, the shops here might at best have a detailed map of the Great Xia Dynasty and a simplified version of the Nine Provinces Sacred Domain map. After all, a large portion of the Nine Provinces Sacred Domain is the Star Luo Sea, which is the territory of the Sea Race, and there are many places that belong to the Demon Race, as well as many unexplored places."
The chubby man said.
"A simplified version? A simplified version is good enough."
Qin Yang thought for a mont, smiled slightly, and said.
Since the Grand Immortal Sect has a powerhouse reaching the peak of the Immortal King Realm, it must be considered an exceptional force and should be very famous no matter in which domain.
"Do you know where I can buy the simplified map of the Nine Provinces Sacred Domain of the Great Xia Dynasty?"
Qin Yang looked at the chubby man and asked.
"Oh well, even though I don't want to guide you to that shop, can I say that's also where I'm going for my blind date?"
The chubby man sighed and said with laughter and tears.
"Oh? Such a coincidence?"
Qin Yang was a bit surprised and found it amusing.
"Yeah, it seems like you're not familiar with the area here, you must be from outside the Great Xia Dynasty."
The chubby man nodded, then murmured to himself, though he didn't ask further.
"Within the Great Xia Dynasty, there's a super comrce association called Celestial Permanence Comrce Association. They have a wide range of operations, dealing in and selling various elixirs, spirit dicines, and various treasures, spiritual treasures, minerals, along with other items, exerting great influence over the entire Great Xia Dynasty."
The chubby man's eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of apprehension in them, as he said.
"Celestial Permanence Comrce Association? That's where you're eting for the blind date?"
Qin Yang raised his brows slightly and looked at the chubby man, asking.
"Yes, my Bai Family is now one of the top families in Celestial Cyan City. However, in the past two years, my Bai Family has been suppressed by two other major families, and our business in elixirs and spirit dicines has faced considerable exclusion, causing the family business to decline steadily.
My father still hasn't advanced to the Immortal Venerable Realm, and in the family, only my grandfather and one Honored Elder are Immortal Venerable Realm experts. Moreover, my grandfather has been injured and doesn't have much lifespan left..."
The chubby man sighed and said.
From his words, Qin Yang could easily hear that the Bai Family's situation was not good.
"This ti, coming to Wind Ridge Town, the family hopes I can form ties with the daughter of the branch president of the Celestial Permanence Comrce Association here in Wind Ridge Town. That way, my Bai Family could connect with Celestial Permanence Comrce Association."
The chubby man said helplessly. Although unwilling, for the sake of the family, he couldn't not co.
Hearing this, Qin Yang nodded with a slight smile and a bit of sympathy. Earth has political or comrcial marriages, and the Immortal Cultivation Realm is no different.
So weaker families seek protection through marriage alliances with those larger sects or stronger Immortal Cultivation families.
"Sigh, Brother Qin, for the family, I can only sacrifice myself. Although I hope to help the family, I don't want to do it this way. I hope that woman won't take a liking to ."
The chubby man said with a bitter face.
In truth, if Bai Family wasn't suffering from the suppression of two major families, he wouldn't have co to Wind Ridge Town to marry the daughter of a branch president. After all, for a respectable Bai Family, relying on marriage to connect with Celestial Permanence Comrce Association isn't a very honorable thing.
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