In such a cultivation realm environment, someone actually dares to sell blood.

You should know that just having your hair and birth date can enable someone to curse you into life or death; possessing your blood would be even more disastrous.

Even just from the Magic Encyclopedia that Li Ye has read, there are numerous methods to control people through their blood.

They are still from prestigious major sects.

If it were those truly sinister cultivators...

So poor? But how could they rent a house here in the East Pole Marketplace if they were that poor?

In an instant, Li Ye imagined a scenario of hoodlums and local tyrants oppressing ordinary cultivators.

But he also knew this was impossible, suggesting such a thing would likely anger Senior Sister Gu standing beside him.

Do hoodlums and local tyrants exist in the marketplace of the Four Seasons Sect?

He laughed at his own imagination, unable to hold back his laughter.

Under Senior Sister Gu's puzzled gaze, he properly read the content inside the Jade Scroll.

"Suspected Golden Sand Bloodline."

"... Logically speaking, this cultivator should possess special abilities; why hasn't our sect recruited them yet?"

Li Ye was even more puzzled.

This Jade Scroll contains the Blood Spirit Sect's analysis of the blood of a cultivator with the surname Jiang, showing the "Sunset Golden Sand" blood.

The so-called Golden Sand blood is actually the offspring born from the proliferation of the Spirit Race and Human Race, related to the sun.

It should be very suitable for agriculture.

Moreover, the question of why he's so poor that he has to sell blood remains unanswered.

Senior Sister Gu sighed, "Junior Brother, you still don't understand the situation here at East Pole Yang Sea; come with me."

She led Li Ye away from the Four Seasons Tower to the outside.

The location of the Four Seasons Tower is atop a sea cliff, with a vast ocean visible in the distance, shining like a golden gem under the bright winter sunlight.

The sky is high and the clouds are light, the ocean vast.

Just looking at this scenery, Li Ye felt his mind broaden significantly, instinctively exhaling a deep breath.

On the sea, many winged people were flying back and forth, seemingly fishing.

Wait, wings?

Li Ye activated his spiritual power to his pupils, squinting to look.

He saw that each of those people was tall, yet their muscles were quite proportionate, dressed very lightly, holding spears, flapping white or gray wings as they plunged into the sea to fish.

Those wings were clearly not transformed by any divine techniques, filled with a sense of power, definitely a part of their body.

"You saw them."

"These are the descendants of the Golden Sand Bloodline."

Senior Sister Gu pointed at the distant people and said, "There are many people with Golden Sand Bloodline in East Pole Yang Sea, all with somewhat different variations.

But they can only have mystical powers in East Pole Yang Sea; once they leave the sea, they gradually weaken, and it even affects their lifespan."

"Ah." Li Ye frowned, "Does that mean we can't bring this cultivator with the surname Jiang back to the sect?"

"Probably not." Senior Sister Gu also sounded regretful.

In fact, having stayed here long enough, she had indeed seen many with special divine techniques, who could be summoned back to the sect for careful cultivation. But almost all of them were descendants of the Golden Sand Bloodline.

Unable to bring them back to the sect, there is nothing to be done.

Many things can only be inherited within the sect; it's an iron rule.

Li Ye didn't expect his intended goal to be so unattainable.

But since he was already here.

He said, "Senior Sister, let me meet this cultivator with the Jiang surname. I'm already here, it wouldn't make sense not to meet them.

Besides...

How is it possible to cultivate Silver Moon Grass in such an environment now?"

They were currently standing on the sea cliff, the scorching sea breeze blowing against them, the distant white sunlight making even Li Ye feel somewhat hot.

How does this resemble winter? How are they cultivating Silver Moon Grass?

Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Gu showed a mysterious smile, "This matter has some relation to your master, Uncle Su Xing."

"Ah, hard to explain, you'll see for yourself!"

She once again led Li Ye down the cliff steps, directly into the sea.

Li Ye was ready to use the Water Avoidance Technique, but upon entering the water, he realized something was amiss. The original sea surface had been replaced by some crystal-clear algae.

There was absolutely no sea water here, and the surrounding temperature dropped instantly. In the distance, there was a cluster of snow-covered buildings, with snowflakes and dim daylight descending from the shimmering algae.

It was like entering another world entirely upon entering the water.

"What is this?"

He glanced at the algae replacing the sea.

[Name]: Four Seasons Sky Crossing Algae·Immortal Seal Enshrinement

[Emotion]: Calm

[Status]: Connecting to Divine Snow Grotto Heaven, executing seasonal winter tasks.

"When True Man Suoxing arrived here, he discovered that East Pole Yang Sea was mostly in spring and summer, causing various issues for the cultivators living here."

"So, he and several other True Men planted these peculiar algae throughout tens of thousands of acres of sea.

"They can isolate sea water and bring different seasonal changes directly from the sect's grotto heaven; only when the real spring and summer arrive do they disappear."

"Thus, even in East Pole Yang Sea, there is autumn and winter. I heard that many descendants of the Golden Sand Bloodline living here for generations had never seen snowflakes and were moved to tears."

When saying this, Senior Sister Gu had a clear expression of admiration.

Indeed.

Li Ye also found it incredible; how were these algae planted here, and what sort of array controlled them? How much hard work went into it?

It's indeed a "spectacle."

"Master really is impressive." Li Ye looked towards the snow-covered area in the distance.

It truly resembles ordinary winter scenery, even the dim daylight falling from the algae similar to winter's slightly overcast environment.

If not told it's the seabed, who would think this is deep underwater?

…

The buildings in this seabed marketplace are also interesting, made from a bright red coral as building material, crafted exquisitely, with pearl shells and such as decorations.

These corals emit a fresh fragrance.

Walking on the seabed streets, it doesn't feel like there's any oceanic fishy smell, even during "winter," the streets are bustling.

After a while, Li Ye encountered many descendants of the Golden Sand Bloodline, some with three hands, others with wings, or of unusual body shapes.

To be honest, compared to normal humans, this place feels more like the Spirit Race's home.

Of course, there are many cultivators from other places.

For example, those wearing Taoist robes, carrying sword boxes, dressed in tight outfits...

They seem to all be here to purchase pearls, with many shops on both sides of the street displaying signs, all with images of pearls.

Li Ye could see the two types of pearls he had traded with Yang Ke.

The prices... were quite high, double what he had paid.

Senior Sister Gu noticed Li Ye's gaze and explained, "Thanks to True Man Suoxing, the original East Pole Yang Sea didn't have pearls related to moonlight and winter snow.

But once True Man planted those algae, the marketplace could cultivate some pearls, and their quality turned out to be far superior to other places.

So every winter, many cultivators from across the cultivation realm come here to buy pearls."

As she explained, a cheerful voice suddenly came from outside a tall shop beside them, "Taoist Friend Li!"

Li Ye looked over there in surprise, "Isn't that Taoist Friend Yang, it's been a while, how have you been?"

Yang Ke strode over, a genuine smile on his face, first greeting Senior Sister Gu. Judging by their familiarity, they were clearly on good terms.

Then he said to Li Ye, "You came to East Pole Yang Sea without letting me know in advance; I could have hosted you."

"I came on a whim this time." Li Ye replied, "After I finish the urgent matters, I'll surely bother Taoist Friend Yang."

"No problem."

Yang Ke didn't mind Li Ye bothering him, just feared he wouldn't be willing.

Relationships are forged through such interactions.

Though he knew Li Ye must have a significant task here, after exchanging a few pleasantries and leaving an address, he departed.

This warm approach indeed left Li Ye with a good impression.

He decided to visit after observing the situation here.

Soon.

Li Ye followed Senior Sister Gu to the residence of the cultivator with the surname Jiang.

Upon arrival, Li Ye and Senior Sister Gu immediately detected a strong smell of blood.

The scent, emanating from within the courtyard.

Blood smell that not even an array can block?

The two exchanged glances, simultaneously growing serious in expression.

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