I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm-Chapter 46: A Wise Man Submits to Circumstances
Zhou Changwang was shocked upon hearing this.
This was no small matter.
Never mind that the injury of Bai Family Ancestor had little to do with him.
But currently, he was in Fengming Dock Marketplace.
And Fengming Dock Marketplace is managed by the Bai Family.
Upheaval at the top naturally leads to significant ripple effects at the bottom.
Not to mention, this is a world where power and strength decide the outcome, the social order is extremely fragile, thus the resulting turbulence would be immensely fierce.
"Who is contemplating making a move then?"
Zhou Changwang couldn’t help but ask further.
"Chen Family? Wu Family? Or even external forces?
Who knows?"
Qian Xiaoyue shook her head helplessly, saying, "I’m just a little loose cultivator, my understanding is limited.
I just hope when things explode, it doesn’t affect us."
"Then, have you considered moving into the inner city of the marketplace? To avoid the potential disaster this time."
Zhou Changwang thought of Steward Chen’s reminder earlier and couldn’t resist suggesting.
He was aware of both the Chen Family and the Wu Family.
They are actually nearby cultivation clans too.
They have a considerable presence within Fengming Dock Marketplace.
Among them, the Chen Family has three Foundation Establishment True Cultivators, the clan leader is even at the Seventh Layer of Foundation Establishment Realm, not much weaker than the Bai Family Ancestor.
As for the Wu Family, they have two Foundation Establishment True Cultivators, the clan leader Wu Yongchang is a powerful sword cultivator at the Fourth Level of Foundation Establishment Realm, while another True Cultivator in the family is only at the First Layer but is said to be a Tier Two Alchemist who can refine Foundation Establishment Pill, with extensive connections.
Of course, the residences of these three cultivation clans are not located within the marketplace.
This place is merely a point of competition for their interests.
"Can’t afford the rent."
Qian Xiaoyue rolled her eyes at Zhou Changwang, then said, "Moreover, in terms of avoiding disaster...if it comes to a fight, the inner city may not necessarily be safer than the outskirts.
After all, it is the main battleground, where high-tier cultivators must contend.
A single magic can cover a range of dozens of meters, with our strength, we would likely be dead at first encounter.
It’s better to continue staying on the outskirts, though it may be chaotic, the threats we encounter are likely much smaller."
"That’s true."
Zhou Changwang nodded in agreement.
He was actually aware that danger is relative.
Once chaos erupts, there might be powerful cultivators suppressing it in the inner city, but not necessarily in the outskirts.
The more chaotic it is, the more dangerous it becomes.
For many tribulation cultivators, and even some usually honest loose cultivators, such chaos is considered a feast.
"And I live next to two tribulation cultivators?"
Thinking of this, Zhou Changwang’s heart sank again.
...
Worried, he returned home.
Facing his father’s inquiry, he just said he had bought some talisman papers from Qian Xiaoyue, without elaborating.
After all, his father would soon leave to live peacefully in the mundane world, Zhou Changwang didn’t want to make him worry.
"Let’s just hope there won’t be any problems in these couple of days."
Zhou Changwang murmured to himself.
But the next day, Zhou Changwang went out anyway.
He must make more preparations for possible upcoming disturbances.
Not just some life-saving talismans, he also needed to add some magic, especially defense techniques, essential for survival for bottom-tier loose cultivators.
Thus, early the next morning, he hurried out of the house.
He happened to bump into the two brothers living next door, and greeted them amicably.
Not greeting wouldn’t do, knowing they were tribulation cultivators, how could he dare show attitude? Not afraid they would be the first to cause trouble for him? 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
Just hoping to get familiar faces, for the sake of acquaintance, be spared...
"I’m not a coward; it’s the wise who adapt to circumstances."
After leaving, Zhou Changwang consoled himself.
This time, for his own safety, Zhou Changwang didn’t dare go to the independent cultivator marketplace to buy anything, but came directly to the major shops in the east.
Entering East Street.
Zhou Changwang could clearly see the street was much wider, the flow of people might not compare to the independent cultivator marketplace, but each one had an extraordinary aura.
Middle-tier cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Stage were everywhere; there were also quite a few high-tier cultivators. Even the low-tier cultivators walking among them wore luxurious dharma robes, and each and every one of them differed greatly from ordinary loose cultivators.
This is the marketplace’s East Street.
Everything here revolves around Spirit Stones.
However, Zhou Changwang didn’t feel much.
He had frequented many commercial districts in his past life, and had enjoyed some commercial services a few times when doing sales, following a certain boss, so he wasn’t intimidated.
Only when he saw the Celestial Fragrance Tower did he unable to resist taking a few more glances.
Though it was still early in the morning, those wealthy clients occasionally coming out from inside and those female cultivators being escorted out with graceful figures, every movement exuding a charm that made it hard for one to look away.
Especially when one of the female cultivators suddenly smiled at Zhou Changwang.
Zhou Changwang was initially stupefied, then immediately frightened with a start, hastily jogging away.
"Enchantress, real enchantress.
No wonder those fond of this path can’t quit, with that charm technique, no man can resist..."
Zhou Changwang mumbled to himself, shaking his head.
He knew there was a Spirit Farmer who was originally known for being a farming expert, with an average yield of seven hundred kilograms per acre, but because he fell for this path, over a dozen acres of Spirit Field were almost neglected, only occasionally tended to every three to five days, receiving a yield barely two to three hundred kilograms per acre at harvest.
Thinking about this, Zhou Changwang was about to leave when his gaze suddenly halted, looking at another wealthy client who came out from the Celestial Fragrance Tower.
Wang Chang? It’s actually the Spirit Farmer he had just thought of, who had neglected his field because he frequently visited the Celestial Fragrance Tower.
However, although they knew each other, they weren’t close, but Xu Zhong had quite some connections with him, since they often frequented the Celestial Fragrance Tower as ’comrades’.
Just a few days ago he heard Xu Zhong complaining that Wang Chang had borrowed Spirit Stones from him, didn’t expect to see him here now.
"Zhou Changwang?
So, do you also want to go in and check it out?"
This Wang Chang apparently had sharp eyes, directly recognized Zhou Changwang and came over with a smile, casually placing an arm around his shoulder, posing as if they were very familiar.
"No, I was just passing by."
Zhou Changwang shook his head directly, quietly moved his arm away.
"If you’re interested, next time I’ll bring you in, guarantee satisfaction, endless enjoyment."
Wang Chang didn’t mind, quickly said with a mysterious smile appearing on his face.
"No thanks, I’m not interested in this.
Brother Wang, I have matters to tend to, so farewell."
Zhou Changwang didn’t want to get involved with the other, just clasped his hands apologetically and walked away quickly.
Getting away from Wang Chang didn’t improve Zhou Changwang’s mood, because the other reminded him of a cousin from his previous life, first indulged in lust, then gambling, despite great prospects, ending up heavily in debt, then suddenly showed up, similarly leaned over his shoulder and borrowed a sum, years passed without hearing back.
