“Alright, how much money can I take?”

Wan Lei asked.

“After all, it’s an auction, and no one can say for sure what prices things will fetch. Fortunately, there are ten elixirs being auctioned, so the price shouldn't be too outrageous.

I discussed it with the clan leader, and the South Branch will provide 50,000 spirit stones, and the Main Branch will provide 50,000 spirit stones for you to take.

The family can't spare much more than that, after all, we still have such a large fiefdom to support.

Hopefully, that should be enough.”

Wan Lei had been to the treasury, where spirit stones were piled up like mountains, but it probably only amounted to two or three hundred thousand.

The spirit stones in the treasury were constantly flowing. Although the Wan Clan’s fiefdom had spirit stone mines that could be continuously mined, and the Wan Clan also had its own trade to supply spirit stones, the Wan Clan had to support so many clansmen and soldiers, and there had to be rewards for the families below, so naturally, they couldn’t let Wan Lei take too much.

“The Main Branch will send the spirit stones over this afternoon, and you can set off tomorrow.”

“Okay, Grandpa, but I’ve never been to the prefecture city before.”

Wan Lei spread his hands and said.

Tian Suanzi smiled and waved his hand, saying, “No worries, no worries. This old Daoist has traveled north and south for so many years and has been to Qishan Prefecture City a few times. I know it quite well, so I can lead the way for you.

Let’s all four go. There’s nothing to do at home anyway, so we might as well go out and take a look.”

“Very well.”

Wan Zhentian nodded.

The group returned to the Wan Clan.

Wan Lei was looking forward to this trip. He didn't have any pressure now, and going out for a walk was a good way to relax.

In the afternoon, the Main Branch sent someone to deliver the spirit stones, and Wan Zhentian took Wan Lei to the treasury to collect another 50,000 spirit stones, totaling 100,000 spirit stones, all of which Wan Lei packed up.

In addition, Wan Zhentian also gave Wan Lei 5,000 spirit stones, allowing him to buy something in the prefecture city.

It was considered a reward for Wan Lei’s contribution this time.

The next morning, the four of them, bathed in the morning sun, left the city and flew towards the west, slightly north.

Qishan Prefecture had a large territory, but it was basically divided up by the four major families, leaving only the prefecture city and its surrounding area under the jurisdiction of the Qishan Prefectural Governor's Mansion.

The Wan Clan was located in the due east of Qishan Prefecture, the Duanmu Clan's territory was to the due south, the Qi Clan was to the due west, and the Ba Clan was to the north.

Qishan Prefecture City was located in the exact center, on the west side of the Qishan Mountains.

Wan Lei and the others needed to pass through the western area of the Wan Clan's South Branch, then through the entire territory of the Wan Clan's West Branch, and cross the Qishan Mountains to reach Qishan Prefecture City.

Although the journey was not as far as going to Guannan Prefecture, it was not close either. At their speed, it took them a full day and night to reach the Qishan Mountains.

“Wow, what high mountains!”

Qi Manyao looked up at the towering mountains, unable to help but exclaim in admiration.

The mountains in front of them seemed to rise out of the ground like a natural barrier, stretching as far as the eye could see, with the peaks disappearing into the clouds.

“These Qishan Mountains are rich in spiritual energy and are a treasure trove for cultivation, which has always been the first choice for the four major families to compete for.

The four major families fought for many years before finally dividing the territory of the Qishan Mountains equally.

These mountains are located between the Wan Clan and Qishan Prefecture City, hindering trade routes. Fortunately, there is a low-lying gap that allows mortals to pass through, and it is guarded by the Wan Clan's army all year round.

If that gap were to be seized by people from other families, the connection between the Wan Clan and Qishan Prefecture City would be severed.”

Tian Suanzi was knowledgeable and experienced.

The four of them flew up the Qishan Mountains.

The Qishan Mountains were rich in spiritual energy, but because of the high altitude, the peaks were covered in snow all year round, making it unsuitable for mortals to live in, but cultivators had no problem.

The Wan Clan's soldiers all hoped that when it was time for rotation, they could have their unit transferred to the Qishan Mountains, which would be beneficial to their cultivation.

“Halt, who goes there?!”

A Wan Clan soldier wearing armor came over with a team.

This area of the mountains was the Wan Clan's territory, and outsiders who wanted to pass through here needed to pay a toll.

In other sections of the mountains, there were also garrisons from the other three major families.

They also needed to pay a toll.

And to bypass the Qishan Mountains and go to the prefecture city, they had to go south or north, passing through Guannan Prefecture in the south or Beifeng Prefecture in the north.

But that would waste several days.

Cultivators with weaker cultivation bases and slower flight speeds would probably need more than ten days.

“I am Wan Lei.”

“Do you have proof?”

The Wan Clan soldier was from the Wan Clan's West Branch and had not seen Wan Lei before.

Wan Lei took out his identity token, and the squad leader respectfully returned it to Wan Lei after inspecting it.

Although this place was remote, he had colleagues in the clan and had naturally heard that Young Master Wan Lei had broken through to the Jiedan (Core Formation) stage yesterday and suppressed Wan Xiaotian's rebellion with his own strength.

In the army, no matter what young master you are, and no matter if you are an纨绔 (wánkù) (spoiled brat), they only respect the strong.

And Wan Lei was such an unbelievably strong person.

“Young Master Lei, please don't be offended. There have been quite a few cultivators passing through the Qishan Mountains recently, and we brothers are all on high alert,”

The squad leader said with a smile.

“There have been many cultivators passing through recently? What's going on?”

Wan Lei frowned and asked.

The Wan Clan was an inconspicuous and remote little place. If there were suddenly so many cultivators, it wouldn't be a good thing.

“Isn't it because of the Shengbaotang auction? It is said that many treasures from the central region have been transported to the prefecture city this time to participate in the auction.

Even Yuanying (Nascent Soul) old monsters have passed through a few times, and even the general didn't dare to stop them.”

The central region that the squad leader was talking about was the central domain of the Lei Feng Continent, which was also the most prosperous and spiritually rich place in the entire Lei Feng Continent, where all six major families and three major sects were located.

And the Lanning Kingdom, to which the Wan Clan's Qishan Prefecture belonged, was just a small country in the northwestern part of the Lei Feng Continent.

“Is Young Master Lei also going to the prefecture city?”

“Yes, I am, to see the auction and broaden my horizons.”

Wan Lei nodded.

“Well, then Young Master Lei must be careful. It is not like the Wan Clan there. There are clouds of experts, and the Wan Clan's influence in the prefecture city is not great.”

The squad leader gave a subtle reminder.

After all, Wan Lei was a notorious纨绔 (wánkù) (spoiled brat) who was arrogant and domineering in the clan. The squad leader was afraid that Wan Lei would offend some strong people in the prefecture city and bring disaster to the Wan Clan.

“Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.”

After Wan Lei finished speaking, he took the other three and continued to fly towards the west.

After crossing the Qishan Mountains, the prefecture city, which was located in the basin area at the foot of the mountains, came into view.

The prefecture city was very large. Standing in the sky at this end, you could vaguely see the other end. It was much larger than the Wan Clan's largest city, the Main Branch City.

“Five spirit stones per person.”

The guard at the gate said to Wan Lei.

This was the entrance fee.

The prefecture city's annual income from the entrance fees paid by the passing cultivators was a considerable sum.