After collecting a series of tools required for testing aptitude at the Mission Hall, Xu Chuan embarked on the journey to Ding'an City alone.
However,
Although he appeared to be alone,
Xu Chuan knew that behind him, there would surely be a guardian protecting his safety.
This was a hidden benefit for every true disciple.
Every true disciple was a treasure to the Holy Land.
The Holy Land did not want to lose them, and could not afford to.
Therefore, every true disciple who went out on a mission would have a guardian secretly protecting them.
But guardians would not solve every problem for you.
They would only intervene when facing a life-or-death crisis.
At other times, everything depended on oneself.
After all,
The Holy Land did not want to raise someone who only relied on others to become a useless person.
It would be better to die outside.
However, Xu Chuan was not too concerned about this.
With the protective amulet and elixirs given by his master, coupled with his strength of Qi Condensation ninth stage,
Even if he couldn't win, he could escape.
If he encountered an enemy that even his master's full strength attack couldn't withstand, then the guardian would not be of much significance.
Furthermore, as for Ding'an City,
Ding'an City was extremely far from the Holy Land, a distance of a million li.
If Xu Chuan had to travel there on his own, it would take at least a month.
Fortunately, within the entire Eastern Domain, wherever there were human cities, teleportation arrays were set up, and one could use them by paying a certain amount of Yuan Stone.
This saved Xu Chuan a lot of time.
Finally, after spending five days traveling through multiple major cities, Xu Chuan finally arrived at Ding'an City.
Undeniably, Ding'an City was truly remote.
Just a little further and one would be completely out of the Eastern Domain.
In his entire life, this was the furthest Xu Chuan had ever traveled.
If not for the cultivation technique he desperately needed being available here, he might never have come to this place in his lifetime.
...
Ding'an City Outpost.
As the facade of the Taiyi Holy Land here, it was built quite grandly, allowing people to immediately recognize its extraordinary nature.
At this moment, within the outpost.
Everyone stood together quietly, as if waiting for something.
Only the children.
Kept looking into the distance, their eyes filled with nervousness and curiosity.
They had received news five days ago that a disciple from the Holy Land would come to test their children's aptitudes.
This was an opportunity that occurred only once every five years, so the people at the outpost had brought their children here to wait early on.
After all, it was related to whether their children could enter the Holy Land, so everyone was very solemn.
Moreover, they had heard that the person coming this time was a newly promoted true disciple.
This made the arrangements even more important.
In the past, those who came to test their aptitudes were always inner disciples.
They had never heard of a true disciple doing this job.
Some of them might never get to see a true disciple in their lifetime.
True disciples held noble status and were rarely seen.
They were not someone these people could easily come into contact with.
Therefore, they were even more cautious about Xu Chuan's arrival this time.
They were afraid of offending him by accident.
Without making them wait long, Xu Chuan appeared in the outpost.
"Welcome, True Disciple Xu, to our humble abode!"
"We greet you, True Disciple Xu!"
As soon as he stepped through the gate of the outpost, everyone bowed respectfully to welcome him.
"You all need not be so formal; please return to your duties,"
Xu Chuan waved his hand, speaking gently.
By now, he had fully adapted to the drastic change in his identity and was immune to the current situation.
Perhaps because Xu Chuan's attitude was amiable, the children in the outpost raised their heads and curiously examined Xu Chuan, wanting to see what was different about him.
To this, Xu Chuan responded with a smile.
Afterward, the manager of the outpost came forward and welcomed Xu Chuan into the main hall.
"Your arrival, True Disciple Xu, truly brings radiance to our outpost... I have already arranged a banquet and prepared food and drinks to welcome and entertain True Disciple Xu!"
The manager said, both excited and respectful.
"Steward Li is too kind."
Before arriving, Xu Chuan had already gained a clear understanding of the situation within the outpost.
This stout middle-aged胖子 before him was precisely the manager of the Ding'an City outpost, Li Gang, whose cultivation was at the eighth stage of the Transcendent Realm.
This person was considered to be from Elder Li Hong's faction, a distant relative of his family.
It was precisely because of this connection that he was able to obtain such a lucrative position with his cultivation at the Transcendent Realm.
This managerial position was not comparable to that of an elder whose promotion prospects were bleak.
By relying on this position, his annual Yuan Stone income was not insignificant.
His physique was a testament to this.
Of course, these were all tacitly approved by the Holy Land.
"My purpose for coming here, Master Xu, is to test the aptitudes of the children in the outpost. As for the banquet, I, Xu Chuan, have always preferred quietude, so I will not participate. I would trouble Steward Li to find me a quiet place to stay."
Xu Chuan shook his head and refused Li Gang's invitation.
He had important matters to attend to and could not afford to delay.
Calculating the time, it was also the time for the opportunity to appear.
He had to find the child selling cultivation techniques quickly, otherwise, if someone else got there first, Xu Chuan wouldn't even know where to cry.
"Then, as True Disciple Xu wishes. After you have settled in, it will not be too late to test the children's aptitudes."
"There is no rush for a few days anyway. Speaking of which, they are quite fortunate to have their aptitudes personally tested by True Disciple Xu!"
Li Gang heard this and did not extend the invitation again.
Xu Chuan had made his intentions clear, and to persist would likely displease him.
He could not afford such a risk.
"I have already prepared a residence for True Disciple Xu in this Ding'an City. It is quiet amidst the bustle, perfectly fitting your requirements!"
After speaking, he ordered someone to escort Xu Chuan to his residence.
"Sir, please follow me."
The servant said.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Xu Chuan nodded and followed behind.
Before long, Xu Chuan arrived at the house arranged by Li Gang.
It was a courtyard in a bustling area, adjacent to a marketplace, with people coming and going.
However, this courtyard was tranquil and elegant, with rock gardens and flowing water within, and various exotic flowers and plants blooming everywhere.
Sitting in the pavilion within the courtyard, one could overlook everything in the marketplace outside.
The courtyard was protected by a formation, just as Li Gang had said, it was quiet amidst the bustle, which suited Xu Chuan's preferences.
Li Gang had clearly put in a lot of effort to appease him.
Xu Chuan expressed his satisfaction!
"You may return and tell Steward Li that I, Xu Chuan, am very pleased with this residence!"
Xu Chuan instructed.
"Yes!"
"Sir, if you require anything else, you can contact me at any time."
The servant replied respectfully and then turned to leave.
Xu Chuan nodded, indicating understanding.
After the servant left, Xu Chuan was the only one remaining in this spacious courtyard, which made it even quieter.
Xu Chuan walked around, familiarizing himself with the environment.