Solo Heaven and Liu Ling.

He stood there for a while without any movement. Resolution gradually filled his heart and he took firm steps towards the city gate. As he got closer to the city he could hear the sound coming from the city though the place was covered by an array. From this one could deduce that it was a very bustling city.

People kept pouring in and out of the Solo Heaven city, some in groups while others by themselves. The currency used here were some small round objects that gave a bright yellow glow called Spirit Stones. Three were required to enter the Solo Heaven city. Chen Liwei was about to enter when he was stopped by one the city guards. "Young one, don't try to act smart with this Grandpa", said the city guard.He then stressed his hands towards Chen Liwei urging him to pay .

Chen Liwei had already known this before coming but he still came to try his luck and see if he could enter but alas his luck wasn't that good. He just stood there and gave the man a stupid smile as if trying to fawn on him. He was about to speak when an old man approached him from the side saying,"Young fellow, help this old man transport his small goods into the city and old me will pay for you". Chen Liwei's eyes brightened and he immediately replied, " Thank you senior, this junior agrees." The old man grunted in acknowledgement and gestured Chen Liwei to follow him. He led then led Chen Liwei to a thatched cottage outside the city and pointed at a big wooden box."This is it boy", he said. Chen Liwei's mouth twitched as this was definitely no ' small goods'. If this was before the incident he would not have been able to carry this big box but it was a different case now. He bent down and raised the box onto his head. The old man grinned and left him to enter Solo Heaven city. He paid six Spirit Stones to the city guard that had previously stopped Chen Liwei and they entered.

This was Chen Liwei's first time entering such a big city and he was awed big Solo Heaven was. Even hundreds of Zhoutang village could not compare. But that was to be expected after all Zhoutang village was merely a village with no more than s population of a few thousands. Solo Heaven however had a population of hundreds of thousands of people. The two could simply not compare. Of more noteworthy was the clothing worn by the people of this city which was unlike the animal hide worn by the Zhoutang villagers.

Also, about three of every ten people seen walking on the streets of the city were cultivators.Although most of them were merely first to third level of Qi Refining stage , that was still no mean feat. In fact , Chen Liwei had never seen so much cultivators before. Most of these cultivators released auras that awed him.

The old man slowly led him to simple shop that appeared to be a restaurant on a nearby and they entered. Though the restaurant wasn't full, there were still quite a number of people inside either enjoying wine or food.

When Chen Liwei entered she saw a teenager with a playful smile on her face while she indulged and served the customers. She over sized clothing that would have definitely covered her smallish body if she hadn't pulled the sleeves and trousers up to her elbow and knees respectively. She didn't look overly beautiful but her demeanor and aura just made people attracted to her.

They exchanged glances and she winked at him. Chen Liwei didn't know how to react as he hadn't expected to meet such a person here. He just gave her a sheepish smile and hurried to drop the box where the old man had directed him. The girl seem amused by his reaction as she chuckled and turned towards the old man with a questioning look.

The man smiled and explained the circumstances surrounding his encounter with the the young boy. The girl nodded and asked, " Is old man Yi planning on letting him stay ? After all, I might be leaving very soon." The old man considered for a bit and said, " Well I'll try talking to him". The girl nodded and moved to serve the other customers that were waiting on her. The old man moved to the kitchen and saw his wife having a conversation with the boy he brought over. The old woman turned to him and smile, "Who would have thought you wouldn't only bring back the food stuff but you'll also bring me this child" . She then turned towards towards Chen Liwei and asked, "Ah this old woman forget to ask what this child's name is". Chen Liwei hastly replied," This junior is called Chen Liwei"

"Ah so it's Little Wei, I see. This old woman is called Meng Tianlong. Little Wei can just call me old Meng. Since Little Wei doesn't have nowhere to live old me can accommodate you . What say you old man Meng?", said the old man as she looked towards old man Meng .Old man Meng just threw his hands into the air and said, " Ah of course, whatever .

Don't think this old man is going let you stay for free okay? You're going to help Ling'er here in the restaurant.Of course we're going to pay you accordingly. What say you little one?" Chen Liwei did not even think about it and immediately. After all, getting a place to sleep in Solo Heaven city has been what he's been worrying all this while and he also needed the for some cultivation resources. He bowed to the old couple while saying, "This junior is very grateful to the two elders. Little Wei is willing to work for you." The old woman smiled and lifted him up from his bowing position while the old man left.

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After the conversation, Chen Liwei helped the old man to bring more food stuff into the restaurant until it was evening when he had his supper.He was just sitting in the courtyard when the girl he previously met in the restaurant mysteriously appeared beside him. He was scared out of his wits and jumped up in freight. The girl appeared to be amused yet again and laughed. She still had that playful smile hung on her lips as she sat on a stool in the courtyard and tapped beside her indicating for him to sit down. Chen Liwei looked at her strangely as this girl seemed to like making fun of him. He sat beside her after some thought. The girl looked straight ahead and said," You don't seem com from any place near here, right?"

Chen Liwei was stumped. He found the girl more and more strange. He didn't say anything and just looked at her while she also look ahead still the smile on her face. She chuckled and continue, " Nevermind. I have some things you might want. Want to see?" This time around she finally turned to look at him.

Chen Liwei looked at her in the eyes and nodded.

She chuckled again and pulled something from the white robe she had changed into. It was a jade slip with some writing on it that said 'Qi Refining'."It's up to the third level of Qi Refining. In six months time Myrad Dao Sect will be coming here to take new disciples. If you've reached the third level of Qi Refining by then I can help you get into the Myrad Dao Sect. It all depends on you now.", said the girl.

Chen Liwei beamed and immediately took the jade slip. He couldn't retain himself even if he wanted to after all this has always been his dream to cultivation and become immortal. Nevertheless, he still suppressed his happiness after a while and cast a strange look at the girl who had already stood up.

She merely chuckled and said while walking away," I saw you in the mountains while you were peaking on the others so it's nothing strange that I know that you're not from around so don't worry. Let me warn you though, you must hurry with your cultivation because they might come earlier than what I've told you. You just need to get to the third level of Qi Refining and you'll become an outersect disciple by recommendation from me." She turned and winked at him before continuing to walk away.

Chen Liwei hurriedly stood up and asked, "What's your name?"

She walked on without turning and said,

"Liu Ling"