Upon hearing Lu Ping call him ’Elder’, Wey Yingxu gave a bitter smile, but did not show much resistance.

Humility is indeed a good virtue.

Without saying much more, the three of them entered the city.

As Lu Ping had obtained the Golden Ring, this news would soon be shared with the Li Family and the Long Family.

Although Yu Yang City had 569 certified Golden Ring experts, it took more than sixty years to reach this number.

This means that only eight or nine Golden Ring-level experts are added each year, and no matter who they are, they would be highly valued and recruited by the Li Family and the Long Family.

In Yu Yang City, the streets were crowded, and the figures of mortals could be seen everywhere. These mortals had long learned to coexist with cultivators without any barriers.

"Elder, where do you plan to go next?"

As they walked, Wey Yingxu asked, informing Lu Ping that they were heading to a store named Phecda Pavilion in Yu Yang Market to buy a few Foundation Establishment Pills as preparation for Wey Ling’Er’s Foundation Establishment.

Heading to the Li Family didn’t require hiding, so Lu Ping simply asked, "Do you know where the Li Family’s territory at Cyan Simurgh Lake is located?"

The Li Family and the Long Family were said to be located in Yu Yang City, but upon entering, Lu Ping found that Yu Yang City was too vast, stretching beyond the eye, far beyond what any city in Lingxi State could compare to.

Unfamiliar with the place and its people, Lu Ping thought it better to simply ask around.

"Elder, this is also our first time in Yu Yang City; we’ve only inquired about some marketplace shops here. As for the exact location of the Li Family’s territory at Cyan Simurgh Lake, we only know it’s in the Inner City of Yu Yang City. As for its exact location, I’m afraid I do not know."

Wey Yingxu scratched his head and smiled wryly.

Wey Ling’Er also shook her head repeatedly, clearly not knowing.

Since neither of them knew, Lu Ping didn’t ask further and decided to gather information around the city.

After bidding farewell to Wey Yingxu and Wey Ling’Er, Lu Ping began to wander around the city.

"Grandpa, that brother is a Golden Core Cultivator, isn’t he?"

In Wey Ling’Er’s mind, Lu Ping’s image lingered, as she couldn’t help but recall walking alongside a Golden Core Cultivator today.

"He’s already certified with the Golden Ring, so he’s certainly a Golden Core Cultivator."

Wey Yingxu sighed, gazing in the direction where Lu Ping disappeared.

"Perhaps that Elder Lu is even a Nascent Soul True Monarch."

...

After wandering around the city for a bit, Lu Ping was approached by a guide.

The so-called guide is someone who sells maps of Yu Yang City and leads guests to familiarize themselves with and learn about the city. Simply put, it’s akin to a tour guide.

To better understand Yu Yang City, Lu Ping spent five Spirit Stones and gained a clear understanding of Yu Yang City from the introduction by this female guide named Wen Xianhe.

Yu Yang City had been established for 3,566 years, built by the Cultivation Clan Xu Family.

However, 2,400 years ago, the Xu Family offended the Long Family at that time and was annexed by them. Since then, Yu Yang City became a resource land for the Long Family.

Later, the Li Family settled in Yu Yang City. Through competition with the Long Family, they gradually gained an advantage and developed to the point where now both families jointly control Yu Yang City.

Listening to Wen Xianhe’s introduction, Lu Ping learned that Yu Yang City is divided into an Inner City and Outer City.

The Inner City is the area where cultivators reside. There lies the Tier Five Spirit Vein at Jade Smoke Mountain, which can support the cultivation of late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. There are also several Tier Three and Tier Four Spirit Veins and a cultivation market, Yu Yang Market.

This Yu Yang Market is the largest in a radius of ten thousand miles, offering resources like Foundation Establishment Pill, Five Elements Crystals, and more, year-round.

Wey Yingxu and his granddaughter came to Yu Yang City to purchase Foundation Establishment Pills from Yu Yang Market.

Additionally, only the Inner City has spirit veins, hence the cultivators reside there, and the price of cave mansions varies according to the spiritual qi concentration of different areas.

The closer to the city center, the denser the spiritual qi, the higher the prices, and the more abundant the resources. It’s an optimal choice for cultivators seeking ample resources.

The Li and Long Family territories are located in the Inner City, each occupying an end of the Tier Five Spirit Vein at Jade Smoke Mountain.

It’s worth mentioning that Golden Ring owners can stay in any cave mansion in the Inner City for free, which is why Golden Ring-level experts reside atop the Tier Five Spirit Vein.

This also serves as a deterrent to surrounding forces and demonic cultivators, signaling that Yu Yang City’s Inner City is not to be trifled with. Yu Yang City is not some easy target.

If Lu Ping were to stay here, he would naturally choose the Inner City, opting to reside on that Tier Five Spirit Vein. After all, it’s free, not requiring any Spirit Stones.

As for the Outer City, it’s where mortals live and operate.

Of course, the Li Family and the Long Family would dispatch cultivators to patrol the Outer City to maintain order within the city.

"Elder, you can move directly into the Inner City. I can take you to process your residence and choose a cave mansion."

Wen Xianhe smiled as she spoke, her eyes inadvertently catching sight of the golden ring on Lu Ping’s finger, showing great respect towards him.

This was the first time in six years as a guide that she had received a Golden Ring expert! In the future, when discussing it with her sisters, she would feel radiant with pride.

As for why Lu Ping chose her as a guide?

Reaching the Golden Core Stage, at her level of understanding, experts of this caliber typically wouldn’t require guide services, as they could easily use a bit of connections or spread the word, and someone would inform them about Yu Yang City’s situation.

Wen Xianhe speculated that Lu Ping wasn’t a Central Yunzhou cultivator, but likely came from the Eastern State, as many cultivators came to Yu Yang City from there each year.

As for making five Spirit Stones this time, along with the ten Spirit Stones she had, she could finally continue staying in Yu Yang City for another month.

Wen Xianhe was very pleased, her gaze filled with smiles when looking at Lu Ping, making her appear very amiable.

With an understanding of Yu Yang City, Lu Ping decided to head to the Inner City first and find a cave mansion to settle down.

"Take me to the Inner City. I need to find a place to stay."

Lu Ping said mildly.

"Okay, come with me then."

Wen Xianhe cheerfully said, happily leading the way in front.

The two passed through the Outer City, reaching the Inner City.

As they entered the Inner City, the number of cultivators increased significantly, and no mortal figures were visible. Various shops lined both sides of the main street.

"Once inside the Inner City, it’s Yu Yang Market. Elder, do you need to purchase anything? I’m familiar with this area. I know where resources are more affordable, and I can take you to buy them."

Wen Xianhe said as she walked in front, facing Lu Ping with her hands behind her back, she slowly walked while pointing to the surrounding shops, briefly describing the situation here.

"No need, just take me to find a place to settle."

Having no purchasing needs, Lu Ping didn’t want to trouble Wen Xianhe any further.

Once he found a cave mansion to stay in, he would have plenty of time to roam around this market, enjoying the freedom much more.