Chapter 90 The Strange Slope of Tainan Mountain
Yangyan Powder is a prescription for cultivators, and many of its ingredients are not available in the secular world, or have different names.

At this time, it is necessary to find substitutes or modify the formula based on the medicinal properties and usage of the herbs, which is a great test of medical skills.

Mo Juren had always loved doing this kind of research, but what he didn't expect was that Mo Fengwu had actually achieved great accomplishments in this area.

The two of them had a long conversation from noon till late at night. When Mo Juren was about to leave, he gave her his herb seeds and asked her to open up a new herb field for him.

Mo Juren was extremely relieved by Mo Fengwu's meticulous care of the medicine fields.

Soon afterwards, the Fifth Lady brought a newly-forged soft sword, which was made by the best blacksmith according to Mo Juren's requirements.

He tried it casually and found it was still as convenient as before, so he put it into his belt with satisfaction.

Taking advantage of the night, Mo Juren bid farewell to the Fifth Madam, left Jiayuan City alone, and headed south.

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Guanggui City is located in the south of Jiayuan City. It is a small town in the southernmost part of Lanzhou. Further south from here is another country, Zijin Country.

The city is not large, only one-fifth the size of Jiayuan City. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and close to a lake on one side. It is famous for its beautiful scenery and is deeply loved by some wealthy families in Lanzhou, who often come here to relax and have fun with their families.

In particular, there is a Tainan Mountain in the west of the city. The Tainan Temple at the foot of the mountain is extremely effective, with constant incense burning and people coming and going all year round.

Compared with the bustling and bustling Tainan Temple, the north side of Tainan Mountain is very deserted and sparsely populated.

All the mountain people and hunters nearby know that there is a strange slope here that is said to be very mysterious.

This place is shrouded in fog all year round. Once you accidentally enter, no matter how experienced you are, you will lose your way without realizing it and it will take two or three days to get out.

Over time, this place became a famous dangerous place and few people visited it.

Mo Juren searched for Tainan Market and only found Tainan Mountain.

But he had learned a lot of knowledge about the world of immortal cultivation from the people of Jin Guang, and knew that it was very difficult for mortals to enter places where immortal cultivators roamed.

So Mo Juren asked around Tainan Temple and easily learned about the strange things nearby from the villagers. The perennial fog on the north slope and its ability to make people lost were obviously a large-scale formation that blocked mortals from breaking in.

Mo Juren was very sure that this northern slope was the entrance to Tainanfang City. However, although he was a cultivator, if he did not understand the method and just barged in, he would probably be regarded as a reckless novice.

So he thought of a solution.

Mo Juren first put on a white robe and a mask, and dressed himself up as a middle-aged drunkard who was addicted to alcohol. He had a gourd on his waist, and he lay down on a big rock on the northern slope of Tainan Mountain, reeking of alcohol, and fell into a deep sleep.

Not long after, a man dressed as a woodcutter came over from the other side of the mountain, singing a song.

"Hey, hey, woodcutter, wading through the creek and climbing the mountain; hey, hey, busy chopping wood, carrying the wood on the shoulder pole; hey, hey, hey...

Mortals had long been extinct on the northern slope of Mount Tainan, and it was even more impossible for woodcutters who lived off the mountain to take the risk here. It was obvious at first glance that this man was a cultivator.

When he saw someone coming, Mo Juren pretended to be sober, stood up and stretched, singing,
"It was all a dream, I was drunk in the mountains without knowing it; I laughed at the world's ignorance of waking up, all I wanted in life was to be free and unfettered."

When the woodcutter saw Mo Juren suddenly appear, he was obviously stunned for a moment, stopped shouting, and looked towards Mo Juren.

Mo Juren took the gourd calmly, raised his head and poured out the last drop of wine, then threw the empty gourd away and said to the woodcutter,

"My fellow Taoist, are you going to Tainan Market?" The woodcutter hurriedly held the shoulder pole in his hand and asked cautiously,

"Who are you, fellow Taoist? Why are you blocking the road? What else can you do on this road if not going to the market?"

Mo Juren smiled and said,
"Don't be nervous, my friend. I had an appointment with a friend yesterday, but he broke the appointment, so I had to drink and sleep all night. It seems that I missed the opportunity. Since my friend is here, how about going to the market with you?"

The woodcutter heaved a sigh of relief and explained,

"If we were to go to the market together, it wouldn't be a big deal. But the area around Tainan Valley has been a bit uneasy lately. I heard that many Tribulation Cultivators frequently appear, causing many Loose Cultivators to disappear inexplicably. So please forgive me for having to be on my guard."

Mo Juren laughed and said,
"You are worrying too much, my friend. If I ask you to leave with me, then you can't be too careful. I am asking you to go to the market with me. Could there be any thieves who will fall into my trap?"

Seeing that the woodcutter was somewhat persuaded, Mo Juren quickly interrupted and said,

"My name is Zhang Tie. May I know what this fellow Taoist's name is?"

The woodcutter seemed to no longer doubt and replied,
"My name is Yan Lin. The entrance to the market is not far ahead. Since you asked, let's go together."

Mo Juren laughed twice and made a gesture of invitation.
"My fellow Taoist is really open-minded. Please come this way!"

So Yan Lin brought Mo Juren to a place on the slope where there was thick fog and they stood there. Then he took out a piece of talisman paper from his arms, activated his magic power, and it turned into a ray of light that penetrated into the thick fog.

There really is a way to do this. Mo Juren was glad that he found a guide. If he had come here empty-handed, he would probably have been unable to get in.

Not long after the talisman light disappeared, the thick fog in front of him suddenly disappeared.

A beautiful valley with flowers blooming and spring in full swing appeared before my eyes.

Green trees, red flowers, green grass, butterflies, bright sunshine and pleasant scenery are completely different from the previous scene covered by fog.

They saw a small path right under their feet, leading to a wooden gate.

Above the simple wooden door, three big characters "Tainanfang" are written.

There are many shops and shadowy figures in the market.

After Yan Lin brought Mo Juren in, he said goodbye.
"Friend Zhang, the market is just beyond that wooden gate. I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave now."

Mo Juren said gratefully,
"Haha, fellow Taoist, you have helped me a lot. I will repay you if we are lucky. Goodbye, goodbye."

However, Yan Lin did not enter the market town, but took a detour to the back of the valley.

After watching Yan Lin leave, Mo Juren cleaned off the dirt on his body and put on white clothes again, looking handsome and elegant as before.

Then he slowly walked towards the wooden gate and observed carefully.

The most eye-catching thing in the market town is a large exquisite palace-style pavilion in the center. In the open space in front of the pavilion is a spacious square. The entire square is paved with blue bricks. Many cultivators, like small vendors among mortals, set up small stalls in circles around the square.

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