Blackwater Carriage

Story context

Ji Ning finally arrives in the Grand Xia imperial capital—but his welcome isn't exactly warm. The Shaoyan clan immediately picks up his trail, and Yu Shengong finds himself caught between the thrill of discovery and the headache of legality: the imperial capital is a kill-free zone under the absolute rule of the Xiamang royal clan. Meanwhile, Ji Ning nonchalantly tours the city, brushes off a divine sense probe with his Soul-Shattering Art, and heads straight for the Heavenly Treasures Mountain headquarters—the largest trade hub in the realm. He’s ready to cash in his spoils from Shaoyan Nong, and a crafty Wanxiang Adept named Yu Qi is already angling for his business. But little does Ji Ning know that his appearance has already been flagged by the Mountain’s intelligence network and dispatched to five long-term subscribers. The net is closing, but the capital’s rules buy him time.

Why it matters

Ji Ning’s arrival in the capital marks a shift in the power game. He’s no longer a hunted fugitive in the wilderness—he’s walking right into the lion’s den, but the den’s own rules protect him for now. The Shaoyan clan’s hands are tied unless they can pull off an impossible assassination under the Imperial Guard’s nose. Meanwhile, Ji Ning is reveling in his newfound wealth, ready to liquidate and upgrade. But the scene with Yu Qi is a reminder: everyone wants a piece of him. This chapter sets up the high-stakes marketplace dynamic that will drive the next arc. Get ready for some serious treasure-trading and power-spending—Xianxia’s favorite shopping spree is about to begin! And don't forget, the intelligence network has sold his location to five unknown parties. Who else might be coming for him?

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Desolate Era