LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 523: Buying Rice
The end of the Yin Wind Tide came in the form of a Talisman Message from the Law Hall of the Weifa City Sect.
This statement might seem a bit odd, but it's important to note that from the start to the end of the Yin Wind Tide, contact between the various Defense Areas and Weifa City was completely severed due to the influence of the Yin Sha Energy.
Whether it was Talisman Messages, Crane Messages, or Flying Swords, none could transmit messages over long distances.
Only a few special Magic Artifacts could still function to a limited extent, but they too had significant range restrictions.
All the Defense Areas were like ancient castles, defending the existence of the West Sea Sect's power amidst ice and snow.
Thus, when Wang Chen received the Talisman Message from the Sect Law Hall, he knew that the devastating Yin Wind Tide that lasted for over four months was over!
He was greatly relieved.
In the earlier stages of the Yin Wind Tide outbreak, Wang Chen's days were much easier and more comfortable than those of other Sect members stationed at the Defense Areas.
While others were confined within their Defense Areas, daring not to leave the Array's core for a moment, fearing any mishap that might break the protective barrier, leading to irreversible catastrophe,
they also had to find ways to counter the Evil Spirits that accompanied the Yin Wind and protect their bastions.
Not to mention the resources needed to maintain the high-intensity operation of the protective array, the pressure alone was enough to make one collapse, and without a strong enough will, one couldn't hold on.
Not only did Wang Chen guard his post as steady as Mount Tai, but he also took the initiative to strike out every few days, harvesting Evil Spirits as resources.
It was only towards the end that he overplayed his hand, provoking the BOSS to emerge.
He had no choice but to draw back his forces.
In the final period, Wang Chen's time at the Defense Area was also spent in constant vigilance; it was not easygoing.
Now, at last, he was freed from it.
Immediately after, Wang Chen received another two Talisman Messages.
One was from Yun Feifei, and the other from Mou Guangji.
The former was concerned about Wang Chen's situation,
as for the latter...
It was more like a probe to see if he was still alive!
Wang Chen replied to Yun Feifei, but ignored Mou Guangji.
Those who pursue different paths do not make plans together; he had nothing to say to this shrewd and self-serving Senior Brother, and couldn't be bothered with hollow pleasantries.
After resetting the protective array, Wang Chen left the Puppet Soldiers he had exchanged from the Sect Law Hall to guard it, taking his place in managing the Defense Area's defense.
This was also one of the important functions of the Taoist Soldiers.
Although the Taoist Soldiers lacked spiritual intelligence and had little ability to adapt, they had no problem simply controlling the protective array.
If a danger arose, they could also transmit a message to him immediately.
After that, Wang Chen left the Defense Area and rushed towards Weifa City by Sword Control.
The first message from the Sect Law Hall was actually a Summon Order.
It required the Disciples who received the order to gather at Weifa City in the shortest time possible.
Failure to arrive on time would result in punishment according to the Sect's rules!
This was the first Summon Order Wang Chen had received since entering the Yin Nether Realm to participate in the pioneering mission, so he dared not delay at all.
He sped on his way like lightning.
The Yin Wind Tide had just ended, the frost on the ground was beginning to thaw, the somber moon was hanging high in the sky, and the originally desolate and serene moonlight now seemed to carry a touch of warmth.
When Wang Chen arrived at Weifa City, he found that the only city in the Yin Nether Realm was as lively as if it were New Year's!
The streets and alleys were bustling with people, the shops and taverns were all open, and they even hung celebratory lanterns.
It made Wang Chen feel as if he had returned to the Mountain and Sea Realm.
He had never seen such prosperity in Weifa City on his previous visits.
It's likely that the people had been closed off in the city for too long due to the outbreak of the Yin Wind Tide and were now finally released, naturally wanting to vent their pent-up emotions.
With a Summon Order in hand, he didn't linger in the city streets but went straight to the Sect Law Hall.
The Sect Law Hall, located in the very center of Weifa City, guarded the core of the City Protecting Great Array and was also the highest authority the West Sea Sect established in the Yin Nether Realm.
All orders issued to the Disciples originated from here!
Wang Chen didn't arrive late, but by the time he reached the main hall, it was already filled with hundreds of fellow Sect members!
These fellow disciples, just like him, were all pioneers stationed at defense areas, pure Purple Mansion cultivators.
The weak ones had cultivation levels at the second or third tier, while there were also those high at the seventh or eighth tier.
The middle tier of the Purple Mansion dominated.
After him, many more fellow disciples came in one after another, eventually filling up the entire grand hall to the brim.
Wang Chen roughly estimated the number and was inwardly astounded. Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire
The depth of the West Sea Sect's foundation was truly unfathomable; they had deployed so many mid-level forces in such a minor world.
This massive force could entirely act as a reserve, ready to be drawn upon for reinforcement any time the sects of the Mountain and Sea Realm faced trouble.
And the cultivators tempered in the Yin Nether Realm, whether in terms of combat strength or willpower, could not possibly be weak.
However, having a lot of people also came with the troubles of a large crowd, just like the noise currently filling the grand hall; many acquainted fellow disciples either exchanged pleasantries, chatted and laughed merrily, or even squabbled among themselves.
Wang Chen had no interest in socializing with strangers and obviously couldn't take the initiative to join someone else's group.
So he found a corner to hide away in quiet.
"Senior Brother Wang!"
Yet just as he had found a good spot, a crisp and pleasant voice reached his ears.
Turning toward the sound, Wang Chen saw Yun Feifei and another female cultivator hand in hand squeezing their way over, beaming joyfully at him.
"Junior Sister Yun."
Wang Chen smiled and said, "We meet again."
He then nodded at the other female cultivator, "Junior Sister Sun."
This female cultivator was also among the disciples who entered the Yin Nether Realm with Wang Chen; he still remembered her name was Sun Yulian.
"Senior Brother Wang..."
Sun Yulian pursed her lips, looking somewhat shy.
Her temperament was even more delicate than Yun Feifei's, resembling that of a sheltered young lady from a noble family; it was curious what reason she had to endure hardship in the Yin Nether Realm.
"Senior Brother Wang, Yulian is too shy, so I'll just ask for her," said Yun Feifei smilingly. "Do you have any extra Three Heros Spirit Rice? Yulian wants to buy some, price is not a problem."
Buy rice?
Wang Chen hadn't expected that Yun Feifei's earlier arrangement to meet at the Law Hall was to help someone buy rice!
He inquired, "Junior Sister Sun, how much do you want?"
Wang Chen indeed had a good amount of Spirit Rice that he himself had grown.
Despite his large appetite, a single person couldn't consume too much Spirit Rice, and he still had over 20,000 catties left.
Allocating some to Sun Yulian was not an issue at all.
"Thank you, Senior Brother," Sun Yulian said softly. "I… I just need 800 catties, 500 would also be okay."
"I'll give you 1,000 catties then," Wang Chen declared with a smile. "Let's make it a round number."
He was somewhat puzzled.
Because four months ago, Yun Feifei had traded a puppet servant for 5,000 catties of Three Heros Spirit Rice. Couldn't she spare a few hundred catties for Sun Yulian?
The two seemed to get along very well.
Moreover, was there really no Three Heros Spirit Rice for sale in Weifa City, that she had to seek him out and buy at a high price?
"Senior Brother,"
To Wang Chen's surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, Yun Feifei moved closer, tugging at his sleeve and said coyly, "I want some too."
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