Chapter 962: Chapter 962: Independent Cultivator Alliance
After returning to Sea Moon Immortal City, Zhu Fei’s life became calm once again.
Every day, besides cultivating, he continued to inquire about the situation regarding the Divine Burning Tower.
Over the course of more than ten days, Zhu Fei actually managed to gather quite a bit of information.
Days passed by, and it wasn’t until the day before the Divine Burning Tower was set to open that Zhu Fei ended his relatively peaceful lifestyle.
On this day, based on the information he previously gathered, Zhu Fei arrived at a Rest Inn near where the Divine Burning Tower was to open.
As soon as Zhu Fei stepped into the Rest Inn, the person in charge informed him that the rooms were all occupied and suggested he try another inn.
Zhu Fei couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
He almost didn’t need to look to know that, since this inn was fully booked, the situation at other inns was likely the same.
If he had known the situation would be like this, he would have come to live nearby a month earlier.
Though he thought this in his heart, Zhu Fei also understood that, given his current financial situation, staying for a month in such a place might exceed his Immortal Crystal resources.
Just as Zhu Fei was feeling helpless and planning to try his luck elsewhere, a white-clothed young man suddenly called out to him from the side.
"Fellow cultivator, may I ask if you intend to go to the Divine Burning Tower? If so, I might be able to help you find a place to stay."
Hearing this from the white-clothed young man suddenly, Zhu Fei turned with some confusion.
He didn’t understand why this person, whom he didn’t know, was being so kind?
Zhu Fei didn’t believe that benefits would fall from the sky in this world.
The white-clothed young man seemed to realize Zhu Fei’s confusion, and with a slight smile, he said:
"Fellow cultivator, don’t misunderstand. I am Bai Shan of the Independent Cultivator Alliance. The reason I called to you is actually to ask if you would be willing to join us in exploring the Secret Realm of the Divine Burning Tower."
"Independent Cultivator Alliance?"
Hearing the self-proclaimed Bai Shan’s words, Zhu Fei was slightly taken aback.
He had heard people talk about the so-called Independent Cultivator Alliance before.
It was actually a sect or organization formed by numerous loose cultivators joining together.
The original purpose of establishing the Independent Cultivator Alliance was to serve loose cultivators, allow them to unite and help each other, and thus face the oppression and bullying of the great sects.
By now, the Independent Cultivator Alliance had been around for nearly a thousand years.
The alliance itself had grown from its obscure beginnings into a relatively large power, comparable to a sixth-grade or even a seventh-grade sect.
However, personally, Zhu Fei wasn’t particularly optimistic about such a loosely organized group.
Not to mention, loose cultivators will ultimately remain loose cultivators, lacking a natural foundation in terms of inheritance.
This is the most critical flaw of such alliances or organizations.
Without inheritance, there is no absolute cohesion and certainly no loyalty.
In favorable times, these forces might not encounter significant issues, but when faced with hardships or crises, who knows how many would choose to persist.
However, for Zhu Fei at the moment, these matters were of little concern, and thus he had no particular thoughts about it.
Upon hearing Bai Shan’s words, he merely paused and then replied with a smile:
"I am Ye Fei, Brother Bai’s kind offer is appreciated, but as for the cooperation, I think it’s better..."
"Oh, so it’s Brother Ye. Don’t be quick to refuse, Brother Ye. To be frank, while I am still a junior in the alliance, my father is an elder in the alliance.
Thanks to my father’s care, I have some understanding of the internal situation of the Divine Burning Tower. I hope Brother Ye will consider carefully before making a decision."
"Hmm?"
As Zhu Fei was about to turn and leave, he heard Bai Shan’s last words, causing him to pause and retract his steps almost immediately.
Admittedly, he was tempted by the information Bai Shan mentioned about the interior of the Divine Burning Tower.
He knew his own situation well; despite being free, he truly was clueless about certain details within the Divine Burning Tower.
Zhu Fei also believed that such confidential information wouldn’t be available in regular markets.
The only way to obtain such information seemed to be through cooperation with someone like Bai Shan.
Thinking of this, Zhu Fei hesitated for a moment.
Noticing Zhu Fei’s change in expression, Bai Shan gave a slight smile and said:
"Brother Ye, what do you say? We can’t explain much here. How about I treat you, and we discuss this over a drink in the guest lounge?"
Zhu Fei knew that once he went with Bai Shan, it would be like indirectly agreeing to his proposal.
But Zhu Fei had no other options; the information on the interior of the Divine Burning Tower was crucial for him, as he hoped to obtain the Supreme Treasure Fragment.
After carefully weighing the pros and cons, Zhu Fei finally smiled and nodded:
"If that’s the case, then I’ll trouble Brother Bai."
Hearing Zhu Fei’s words, Bai Shan’s face immediately lit up with joy, and he quickly shook his head, saying:
"No trouble at all, it’s an honor for me and the others to collaborate with a Profound Immortal like Brother Ye."
"Hmm, others?"
Zhu Fei’s eyes flickered with slight surprise, but he quickly realized.
Indeed, in such circumstances, it was unlikely that Bai Shan would only seek his cooperation.
Bai Shan noticed Zhu Fei’s reaction and with a slight smile said:
"Hehe, Brother Ye, to be honest, there are currently six people planning to join me. If Brother Ye is interested, I can introduce you to them later."
Zhu Fei shook his head, "Brother Bai, let’s talk about the matter instead."
Bai Shan was slightly startled, then smiled and nodded: "Yes, please, Brother Ye, this way."
With that, Bai Shan gestured for Zhu Fei to follow him.
Unperturbed, Zhu Fei went along with Bai Shan to a private VIP room.
Once they entered the room and the attendant served Immortal Tea, Bai Shan smiled and said:
"Brother Ye, if I’m not mistaken, you are also a loose cultivator, correct?"
This question from Bai Shan didn’t bother Zhu Fei, so he simply nodded.
"Indeed, given that, Brother Ye, don’t blame me for speaking frankly; within the scope of Guangcheng Heaven, aside from our Independent Cultivator Alliance, most loose cultivators likely know little about the specifics within the Divine Burning Tower."
After taking a sip of Immortal Tea, Bai Shan continued with a smile.
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