Chapter 1670: Chapter 1670: This Place May Not Be As Simple As Imagined
Map to find the cave mansion?
Token to enter the cave mansion?
This matches perfectly!
Carson Flores maintained his composure, wearing an expression of curiosity: “If that’s the case, this cave mansion should be ownerless, and anyone can seek immortal fate here. Why then does your Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect charge a fee?”
The young man chuckled: “This is the territory of our Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect. We even have a branch here. With so many people coming and disturbing our cultivation, shouldn’t we receive some compensation?”
Carson Flores heard this and understood the situation.
This area belongs to the Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect. After learning of the legend, they established a branch here to seek the rumored high immortal’s cave mansion. However, without a map or token, they have spent thousands of years here, searching the thousand-mile lake thoroughly, yet have found nothing.
The Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect soon had an idea: Since we can’t find anything, why not just let it go!
Anyone who wants to come and search can do so, but since you’re here snooping around our place, isn’t compensation due?
As more people come, isn’t this prosperous?
Maybe the immortal cave mansion wasn’t found, and the powerful cultivation technique inside could not be obtained, but at least we made spirit stones!
Spirit stones, that’s the foundation of immortal cultivation!
As long as there are enough spirit stones, nothing is a problem!
If there is still a problem, it simply means you don’t have enough spirit stones!
Carson Flores asked: “I still want to take a look inside. What if I’m that destined person? What’s the fee for entering?”
The young man smiled as he showed a cardboard display.
“Ten-thousand spirit stones per day.”
“Two hundred thousand spirit stones per month.”
“Five hundred thousand spirit stones per year.”
Carson Flores was stunned.
They’re even offering monthly and yearly packages!
The Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect truly knows how to make money!
Carson Flores curiously asked: “Do many people come here? Which packages do they usually buy?”
The young man smiled: “Though the lake spans only about a thousand miles, it contains one hundred and eighty-six islands, and the underwater expanse is vast. Even if an immortal came here wanting to search every place, it would still be difficult within a day, so many opt for the monthly package. There are, of course, those persistent ones who wait for opportunities and even choose the yearly package.”
Carson Flores didn’t want to attract attention and said with a smile: “Since I’m here, I should take a look. I’ll buy a one-day ticket to roam around first.”
The young man smiled: “Three people, thirty thousand spirit stones.”
Carson Flores didn’t waste words and directly paid thirty thousand spirit stones. The young man handed each of the three a token.
“A formation has been set here. The token is valid until noon tomorrow and will expire after noon. If you wish to stay, you need to renew your fee; otherwise, you will be expelled.”
“Alright!”
Carson Flores felt a sense of respect for the Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect’s business acumen, which turned the desirable scenic area into their private backyard and set up a ticketing booth at the entrance!
The three headed towards the center of the lake, sensing the presence of various cultivators along the way.
Quite a few people are here!
That’s ridiculous!
The Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect probably stirred things up a lot. Otherwise, why would so many cultivators come here to seek immortal fate?
“Young Master, what should we do?”
Carson Flores responded: “The map only marks the lake’s location with no detailed information. I guess once we find the cave mansion’s entrance, the map or token should react. Let’s wander around first.”
Mona Briggs looked around worriedly: “If there’s movement, will it alarm others?”
Carson Flores smiled wryly: “I don’t know what kind of movement it would be. Even if it does alert others, there’s no way around it. After all, the area is crafted into Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect’s backyard. It’s almost impossible to take things quietly.”
“Fortunately, we hold the token, and it’s said that only Peak True Immortals can enter the cave mansion. Anything stronger cannot enter. Both of you being Peak True Immortals means we should have competitive power even against Evan Foster-like anomalies.”
June Weiss resolutely said: “If there is a struggle, Mona and I will go all out to secure an opportunity for the Young Master.”
Carson Flores laughed: “What opportunity?”
June Weiss replied: “Isn’t it said that the high immortal stole a powerful cultivation technique from the high immortal realm? The ultimate goal must be to snatch the technique!”
Carson Flores laughed: “Initially, I thought this was a simple matter, but seeing Mountain Ridge Monarchy Sect’s approach, I’ve suddenly come to feel it might not be as straightforward as imagined.”
“Whether it’s about the cultivation technique or not, let’s speak first about keeping safe once inside. Everyone should prioritize safety above all else in dangerous situations.”
June Weiss and Mona Briggs agreed: “Yes, Young Master!”
Carson Flores glanced around and laughed: “Let’s go, let’s explore. We’ve bought day passes, so let’s make the most of them; otherwise, they’ll expel us…”