Lonely Immortal

The old man didn't say much, but pulled Zhang Zhiwen along the alley. After about a cup of tea, the old man brought Zhang Zhiwen to a remote alley. There was an old and dilapidated house in the alley, which seemed to be where the old man lived.

Zhang Zhiwen didn't doubt whether the old man had malicious intentions, because Zhang Zhiwen was not the kind of person who looked wealthy, and the other party would not be able to kill him for money. In addition, the old man was just a second-level cultivator, and Zhang Zhiwen asked himself if he would be threatened. At the age of the other party, if he really wanted to fight him, the old man would suffer.

But these were nothing. The most important thing was that the old man looked a little anxious as he walked along, as if he was afraid of wasting time. In this case, how could he be a murderer?

After arriving at this old, dilapidated house, Zhang Zhiwen saw another person in the simple house, also a teenager, but this teenager was slumped in a chair. He was startled when he saw Zhang Zhiwen, and seemed to be a little scared because he suddenly saw a stranger, but when he saw the old man, he was relieved and shouted: "Grandpa, you are back!"

"Well, Sheng'er, are you feeling okay today? Have you eaten?" The old man came forward and was very concerned about his grandson.

Zhang Zhiwen saw the situation of the house clearly at this time. The house was very small, just enough to lay two beds, and then put a table and a few chairs. The stove was outside in the open air. Although the house was small, it was tidy and made people feel very clean. It was also orderly and well-arranged. It can be seen that the old man was not a lazy person.

The grandfather and grandson talked for a few words, and the old man introduced him to Zhang Zhiwen. Zhang Zhiwen then knew that the boy named Fang Sheng was not the old man's grandson, but just his student.

The old man was a cultivator from the State of Chen. His name was Fang Sinian. He was originally a teacher. Then he accidentally obtained the cultivation method and entered the immortal path. Fang Sheng was his student and was also a smart person since he was young. The old man felt that Fang Sheng was also quite suitable for cultivation. In this way, the master and the apprentice embarked on the road of cultivation.

The road to cultivation is naturally difficult in every way. Zhang Zhiwen also knows this very well. Therefore, Fang Sinian and Fang Sheng's cultivation progress is very slow, but their Fang Village does not have any good resources. The master and the apprentice left Fang Village and came to the capital of the State of Chen. In Kyoto, the situation has changed, but Fang Sinian and the apprentice did not dare to be too ostentatious. After all, they are both honest people who have lived in the countryside for a lifetime and are very cautious. Fang Sinian still teaches in private schools or sells some calligraphy and paintings, while Fang Sheng works in the city and tries to collect some spiritual treasures to practice secretly.

But Chen State also had a family of independent cultivators. The two of them were eventually discovered by the other side, which led to a conflict. The two of them were too low in cultivation and could not defeat the other side, so they could only flee and finally fled to Feixian City.

When they came to Feixian City, Fang Sinian and his apprentice thought they had found a good place, but they did not expect that Feixian City was not a charity. The entire independent cultivator alliance was also exploited layer by layer. The resources near Feixian City were limited, and they were getting less and less every year. How could the several big families that controlled Feixian City let these independent cultivators live a good life? They were all squeezed to death! It’s just that Feixian City is better than Chen State, so they are not allowed to stay.

However, there are many rules in Feixian City, especially at night, Feixian City does not allow casual cultivators to wander around the city. If you want to stay in the city, you have to pay an overnight fee or have a place to stay. If you are still running around in the city at night or are homeless, you will be arrested and sent to serve your sentence. Serving your sentence means doing some hard work, or even being arranged to do very dangerous things, and you will basically be in danger of death.

Fang Sheng was caught that night because he didn't know these rules when he first came, and then he was sent to mine ore. During one mining, the mine collapsed and his legs were broken. Now he has become a disabled person.

Fang Sinian is better. That night, Fang Sheng saved him and let him escape. Then he went to find a job, and then he had such an old and broken house to live in. Fang Sinian's job is actually not a good job. He feeds spirit beasts for the Lin family and cleans the beast pen, which is how he barely got a place to live.

Of course, there are many jobs to do in Feixian City, but not everyone can find a good job. A lot of independent cultivators have to take risks to go outside to collect various resources, which is also very risky.

As for why some people don't want to leave the city, it's even simpler. Once you leave Feixian City, it's a chaotic world outside, especially at night, with burning, killing and looting everywhere. The high-level cultivators kill the low-level cultivators, taking their lives and looting their property. Those who can save their lives with a lighter touch will probably be bullied. How dare Fang Sinian and his apprentice walk around outside with such cultivation? As for Chen State, they can't go back. There are also independent cultivator families there waiting to deal with them, and there are many people in the same situation as Fang Sinian and his apprentice. Every country has independent cultivator families. These independent cultivator families occupy the land resources of one side, so how can they give them up?

Zhang Zhiwen finally understood that Feixian City was not a place for the alliance of independent cultivators. It was clearly a place for independent cultivators to escape. Most of the independent cultivators who came here were here to avoid disasters. If they were independent cultivators, wouldn't it be better for them to stay at home? Why did they have to come all the way here? Besides, the resources around Feixian City were not something that ordinary independent cultivators could covet.

However, Zhang Zhiwen's situation was different from theirs. At least there were no independent cultivator families in Wupingzhou, Yuanguo. However, he did not expect that Sun Yuanshan would show up halfway, and he also attracted a man in white. The man in white was waiting for him outside the city, so he naturally could not leave the city.

As for why Fang Sinian helped Zhang Zhiwen, it was simple. He saw Zhang Zhiwen alone, about the same age as Fang Sheng, and dressed in linen, covered in blood. He was obviously from a poor family, and was also chased here. So he couldn't bear to see Zhang Zhiwen being captured by the patrol team and then sent to do hard labor. He was afraid that he would end up like Fang Sheng, and he couldn't bear it.

In this way, Zhang Zhiwen had a further understanding of the situation in Feixian City. Of course, he was naturally very grateful to Fang Sinian. If Fang Sinian hadn't taken him in, he would be in danger tonight. If he went out of the city, he would definitely meet the man in white. If he didn't go out of the city, he would be captured and forced to serve. It would be difficult to advance or retreat.

"Zhiwen, you can stay here with peace of mind. Although my place is old and shabby, it can at least shelter you from the wind and rain. Tomorrow I will take you to see it, and maybe I can find you a job. If you are settled in the future, it will not be too late for you to consider leaving. What do you think?" Fang Sinian said earnestly.

For so many years, Zhang Zhiwen has rarely received favors from others. He did not expect to meet a stranger in this strange place, but he lent him a hand. He was very grateful. He hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fang, for taking me in. Everything is up to Mr. Fang!"

Zhang Zhiwen did not say a word of thanks, let alone say nonsense like he would repay him one day. Others have done him a favor, and he remembers it in his heart, not just on his lips. Besides, he is now at a loss for the future, so what can he talk about repaying? It is good enough for him to be able to stay in Feixian City.

"Okay..." Fang Sinian admired Zhang Zhiwen's attitude, so Zhang Zhiwen stayed here for the time being.

Afterwards, they had a simple meal, and the three chatted about some things casually, mostly about Feixian City. Zhang Zhiwen also had a deeper impression of this place where casual cultivators fled.

There are four major families in Feixian City, namely Lin, Zhao, Chen and Li.

The Lin family is mainly known for raising spirit beasts. They belong to the beast control school. This school is very strange and a bit strange to Zhang Zhiwen. He has never seen what spirit beasts look like. He has only seen tigers and leopards.

The Zhao family is known for refining pills. Almost all the pill shops in Feixian City are owned by the Zhao family. Zhang Zhiwen is not unfamiliar with refining pills. He is considering whether to try his luck in Zhao's pill room tomorrow. Maybe he can get a job.

The Chen family is famous for talismans. Zhang Zhiwen knows a thing or two about them, such as water talismans, fire talismans, and other talismans. In addition, there are actually various scrolls. These scrolls are more powerful than spiritual talismans and are often used by immortal cultivators. Therefore, almost all talisman shops in Feixian City are owned by the Chen family.

Finally, there is the Li family. The Li family is famous for refining tools. The so-called refining tools means refining various spiritual tools. Zhang Zhiwen knows almost nothing about this and it is the first time he has heard of such things. But according to Fang Sinian, spiritual tools are expensive and ordinary immortal cultivators cannot afford them. However, the business of Li's shop is still prosperous. Their business is closed for one year, but they can make a living for three years after opening. It can be seen that the spiritual tool business is also a very profitable business.

In addition to the four major families and their industries, there is also the Loose Cultivator Alliance, which is actually controlled by the four major families. The captains of several patrol teams are all direct descendants of the four major families. In addition to the patrol teams, they also have major affairs halls. They are mainly responsible for various daily affairs of Feixian City, such as various tasks, various taxes, various qualifications tests, etc. They are in charge of almost everything. To put it simply, they are involved in everything related to money, including the overnight fee. This money, on the one hand, supports a large number of alliance patrol teams, and on the other hand, supports the four major families. Generally speaking, this is the real Feixian City, and the loose cultivators are just the lowest ants, relying on the four major families to survive.

The only way to get rid of this kind of oppression is to step into the immortal gate and enter the major sects, but Fang Sinian knows very little about this matter, because the lowest threshold to enter the sect is the ninth level of Qi Refining, which is qualified to ask the immortal gate, otherwise, not even qualified to be an outer door handyman!

Not to mention that most independent cultivators are not qualified, even in the four major families, there are not many people who are qualified. Therefore, the annual sect recruitment of disciples is definitely the most important event in Feixian City, without a doubt. Even the four major families are looking forward to it with great enthusiasm, because only by stepping into the immortal gate can one have the opportunity to take over the world and possess endless resources, which is something that no independent cultivator can compare to.