Peeping into the Immortal Road

Chapter 46: Eternal Spirit Bracelet
"Fellow Daoist Chen, how are you?" Ji Chang responded with a smile.

Chen Yinghu walked up to Ji Chang, looked him over carefully, and then said with a smile: "It seems that Brother Ji has gained a lot this year. His aura is much calmer than before."

Ji Chang knew that Chen Yinghu was praising his improved cultivation, so he humbly replied: "Fellow Daoist Chen, you are too kind. My progress is nothing."

Chen Yinghu waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to be too modest.

He then asked, "Fellow Daoist Ji, you came here today to exchange for the Eternal Residence Bracelet, right?"

Ji Chang nodded and said, "That's right. According to the rules of the market, if you live here for a full year, you can exchange it for a spiritual bracelet and have permanent residency. That's why I came here today."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yinghu showed a look of understanding on his face.

"In that case, just hand over your residence certificate to me."

Ji Chang nodded, took out the certificate from the storage bag and handed it to Chen Yinghu.

While handing over the credentials, Ji Chang asked, "Where is Deacon Qian?"

The Deacon Qian that Ji Chang mentioned was the old man who had issued the voucher to him before.

Chen Yinghu took the residence certificate, checked it carefully, and after confirming that it was correct, he looked up at Ji Chang.

He smiled and explained, "Mr. Qian is old and retired a few days ago. Now I am taking over his job to handle these chores."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chang raised his hand and congratulated, "Congratulations on your promotion, fellow Taoist."

When Chen Yinghu heard Ji Chang's congratulations, a smile appeared on his face. He waved his hand, indicating that you're welcome.

Then, he turned and walked to a cabinet behind the long table, preparing to get the spiritual bracelet that represented permanent residence rights for Ji Chang.

Chen Yinghu opened the cabinet and took out an exquisite wooden box.

He gently opened the wooden box, revealing the spiritual bracelet lying inside.

The bracelet was crystal clear, as if it was carved from a whole piece of jade, emitting a faint spiritual light.

This is a magic weapon.

But it is just a basic magic weapon.

It is even inferior to first-grade low-grade magical tools such as storage bags and spirit beast bags.

However, this bracelet mainly has a symbolic meaning and it doesn’t cost anything, so what else do you want?

Chen Yinghu took the magic bracelet out of the wooden box and handed it to Ji Chang.

He smiled and said, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Ji, for obtaining the permanent residency status of our market. From now on, you can enter and exit the market freely and enjoy more conveniences and rights."

Ji Chang nodded, took the bracelet and put it into the storage bag.

This spiritual bracelet is very useful. In addition to being able to enter and exit the market freely, its most important use is that Ji Chang can rent a cave in the core area of ​​the market.

For ordinary cultivators, if they want to rent a cave in the core area of ​​the market, they must possess the Cangyu Market's permanent residence bracelet.

If you don’t have a permanent residence bracelet, you can only rent a house in the outer or inner city areas of the market town.

However, this rule is only used to restrict ordinary independent practitioners.

Cultivators from the Chen family of Cangling and the Qian family of Yulin naturally do not need to follow this rule.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen." A smile appeared on Ji Chang's face, and he raised his hand to show his respect.

"I wonder if Mr. Chen Daoyou is free tonight. I would like to host a banquet to express my gratitude."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yinghu first smiled and waved his hand, indicating that Ji Chang was too polite.

"Fellow Daoist Ji, you are too polite. This is just my job. It's nothing to worry about."

However, he suddenly changed the subject and said with a smile: "However, since Fellow Daoist Ji has invited me so warmly, it would be a bit unkind if I did not accept it."

"I will definitely keep the appointment tonight and have a few drinks with Fellow Daoist Ji."

Ji Chang was stunned when he heard this. He just said it casually, but he didn't expect that Chen Yinghu actually agreed. However, Chen Yinghu took over the position of the money steward of the Fangjisi at a young age. In the Cangyu Fang City, his status was only lower than those stewards.

He must be a talented disciple who is highly valued in the family.

Moreover, although he did not use the spiritual eye technique, but judging from Chen Yinghu's aura alone, his cultivation should have reached the middle stage of Qi Refining, and his strength should not be underestimated.

Ji Chang thought for a moment and realized that making friends with someone like Chen Yinghu could bring him considerable benefits, whether in terms of guidance in cultivation or convenience in the market.

As a result, the smile on his face became more sincere, and he bowed to Chen Yinghu and said, "Thank you, Brother Chen, for your honor. I will prepare wine and food and wait for you."

……

As night fell and the lights came on, Ji Chang and Chen Yinghu sat opposite each other in a restaurant in the outer city area of ​​Cangyufang City.

Although the restaurant is not big, it is decorated in an antique style and has a unique flavor.

It was evening trading time, and the restaurant was bustling with activity.

Ji Chang looked at Chen Yinghu in front of him and said with a smile: "I am short of money, so I can only choose such a simple place. I hope that Fellow Daoist Chen will forgive me."

However, Chen Yinghu waved his hand and said with a smile: "Fellow Daoist Ji, what you said is wrong. We cultivators should be indifferent to fame and fortune and not be fussy about trivial matters. Good wine and delicious food are already rare, so why should we care about those false fame and profit?"

As he spoke, he gently picked up the wine glass in front of him, closed his eyes and sipped it carefully.

Although the wine is not a rare fine wine, it is sweet and mellow with a long aftertaste.

Chen Yinghu nodded with satisfaction and praised: "Good wine! Such a mellow taste is rare."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chang also picked up the wine glass, clinked it lightly with Chen Yinghu, and then drank it all in one gulp.

As the food and drinks were served, the two began to chat.

They discussed their experiences in cultivation, interesting things happening in the market, and their plans and ideas for the future.

As they clinked glasses and passed around cups, the relationship between the two became closer and closer.

After three rounds of drinks, Chen Yinghu's eyes inadvertently fell on the spirit beast bag hanging on Ji Chang's waist.

He suddenly asked, "Fellow Daoist Ji, you carry a spirit beast bag with you. Do you raise spirit beasts? Could it be that Fellow Daoist Ji is also a beast tamer?"

Ji Chang's heart was slightly moved when he heard this.

Before coming here, Ji Chang had carefully thought about what he had that could attract Chen Yinghu's attention.

After much thought, the only option is this spirit beast bag.

Now it seems that it is true. It was because Chen Yinghu noticed the spirit beast bag on him that he accepted his invitation.

Although beast tamers are not uncommon, they are not very common either.

The Cangling Chen family is a beast taming family. Chen Yinghu was born in the Chen family. When they realized that he was a beast tamer, they naturally paid some attention to him.

Several thoughts flashed through Ji Chang's mind quickly, then he reached out his hand, stroked the spirit beast bag a few times, and smiled.

"Friend Daoist Chen, you have good eyesight. There is indeed a spirit beast in this spirit beast bag, but I cannot be called a beast tamer. I only know a little bit."

After hearing this, Chen Yinghu couldn't help but become interested. He asked, "Oh? What kind of spiritual beast does Fellow Daoist Ji raise?"

Ji Chang did not answer directly, but patted the spirit beast bag gently.

There was a flash of light at the mouth of the bag, and then a small and exquisite snake appeared in Ji Chang's palm.

Seeing this, Chen Yinghu showed a hint of disappointment in his eyes, but he still praised:

"What a green bamboo snake! It looks very intelligent. I think it is the result of Fellow Daoist Ji's careful cultivation. Fellow Daoist Ji's attainments in the art of taming beasts are truly admirable."

Ji Chang laughed and said modestly: "Fellow Daoist Chen, you are too kind. The way of taming beasts is extensive and profound. I only know the basics."

(End of this chapter)