The Terrifying Path of Immortal Cultivation

Li Qing carefully observed outside and did not rashly approach the city gate.

Soon, he determined that the people around did not seem to know that the gatekeeper was a cultivator. Although they showed respect, there was no fear.

It is a common phenomenon for ordinary people to feel fear towards those with power.

The cultivator did not show any abnormality in front of the other guards.

Just like an ordinary officer, he chatted and laughed with the other guards, only casting his gaze over the people nearby.

Li Qing observed for a long time and thought to himself, "So, the cultivators in Longdao City have integrated into various professions of ordinary people."

"At least in official professions."

With pensive thoughts, Li Qing did not enter directly through the city gate.

He circled around the city wall for a while and arrived at a secluded corner.

Using the Art of Concealment, he quietly burrowed underground and headed towards the inside of the city wall.

His eyes flickered with the "Sun-Moon Divine Gaze," carefully observing the city wall ahead.

The experience in Sanchuan City had taught him that there might be formations in the city.

As the core of the entire northern continent, Longdao City might have formations buried under the city wall, intercepting anyone who tried to break through with the power of the formations.

Carefully observing, Li Qing stopped his steps one zhang away from the city wall.

Under the city wall, he saw a large number of shimmering restrictions, which connected into a vast area covering ten zhang deep underground.

Not to mention on top of the city wall, there were densely hidden restrictions, which would be earth-shattering once activated.

Shaking his head slightly, he emerged from the ground and quietly returned to the position of the city gate.

It was impossible to sneak in from underground.

He had observed for quite some time and found that Longdao City did not seem to pay much attention to guidance.

As long as he bribed the guards, it would be easy to pass through, and the cultivators seemed indifferent as well.

With a plan in mind, Li Qing transformed into an ordinary-looking scholar, changed into a common black robe, and stored all his Law Weapons in the Universe Bag.

After tidying up, making himself look travel-worn, he quietly headed towards one of the gates.

Following the crowd, he soon came up for inspection.

A guard checked him with a indifferent expression and said, "Guidance!"

Li Qing quickly raised his hand and discreetly placed it in the guard's hand, "Here is the guidance."

The soldier skillfully took the money from Li Qing and waved his hand, saying, "You may go in."

Li Qing nodded and slipped in.

The cultivator at the gate didn't even spare him a glance, as if he didn't care at all.

Li Qing felt relieved, "Their guards are not strict."

He successfully blended into Longdao City.

The city was bustling, and everyone's faces were filled with calm and indifference, something only possible during peacetime.

"Candied haws, candied haws!"

"Fried pancakes, fresh fried pancakes!"

"Dumplings for sale, two wen for a bowl!"

...

The continuous cries of vendors filled the air.

The festive atmosphere was overwhelming, and Li Qing's appetite was piqued.

He bought a fried pancake, sat at a dumpling stall, and ate heartily, satisfying his hunger.

A hint of happiness appeared on his face, "Eating is always the most comfortable."

"The desires of people are nothing but food, sleep, and lust."

Slurp... slurp...

The smooth dumplings entered his mouth, followed by a bite of the fried pancake, leaving a lingering fragrance in his mouth.

After a quarter of an hour, Li Qing finished all the food and showed a faint sense of satisfaction on his face.

"Full and content, what should I do next?"

Touching the token in his pocket, Li Qing contemplated silently.

"First, find Jixia Academy and find out what the situation is like there."

"Jixia Academy seems to be a gathering place for various schools of thought, equivalent to a joint educational institution."

"From what I know, many generals, civil officials, and celebrities from all over the world have come from there."

"It covers all walks of life, but I don't know the specific admission procedures."

"First, find a place to stay and inquire slowly."

Wandering the streets, he spotted an inn - Tongfu Inn.

Li Qing raised his eyebrows, "Tongfu Inn? This is a must for transmigrators."

Entering Tongfu Inn, a waiter greeted him with a smile, "Sir, would you like to dine or stay?"

"Stay, give me a room by the window."

The waiter beamed, "Alright, a top-tier room with a view!"

Li Qing followed the waiter to a well-prepared guest room on the second floor.

"Sir, this is the street-facing room!"

Saying so, he walked over and opened the window, letting in the bustling noise from outside.

Li Qing took out a silver ingot. Last time, he had scavenged tens of thousands of taels from a corpse.

For Independent Cultivators, silver was worthless; they had their means.

Li Qing tossed the silver to the waiter, "I have a question for you."

"If you answer well, the remaining silver is yours."

The waiter's eyes lit up. The silver was worth five taels, enough to cover his room expenses for a few days and even equal to a month's salary.

"Sir, please go ahead."

"Do you know about Jixia Academy?"

Upon hearing this, the waiter's face lit up with a smile.

"Of course, Jixia Academy is the pride of our Longdao City. Who doesn't know about it?"

"Tell me about the situation at Jixia Academy."

"I'm here to study and want to understand it first."

The waiter eagerly said, "Jixia Academy is located to the north of Longdao City, with a vast campus covering hundreds of acres."

"All schools of thought have their academies there, and as long as a student passes the test, they can enter the school of their choice."

"Jixia Academy holds entrance exams twice a year in spring and summer."

"Any student who passes the exam can enter."

Li Qing listened thoughtfully and continued, "Are there any other rumors about Jixia Academy?"

The waiter thought for a moment and said, "Not many rumors. Jixia Academy has produced many famous figures."

"Besides that, Jixia Academy often holds various book clubs, literary meetings, and discussions of various schools of thought, all open to the public."

Li Qing, with pensive thoughts, said to himself, "Holding these events in public, it seems there's something fishy going on."

With pensive thoughts, Li Qing smiled faintly.

"Good, the remaining silver is yours."

"Alright, sir, please rest. If you need anything, just ring the bell by the door, and I'll be there."

"Okay!"