Countless cultivators hide in the city, where order is secretly maintained by the Nine Pavilions.
Lin Yi, a genius of an immortal sect, has his spiritual root crippled and is cast into the city to fend for himself. By chance, he discovers that although spiritual energy is scarce there, the city is steeped in ancient Daoist insights long lost to the cultivation world.
While others are busy killing for treasure, he cultivates his understanding of the Dao at the vegetable market.
While others fight over spirit-stone deposits, he sets up a stall selling talismans at the night market.
Then, when his enemies come knocking, Lin Yi is just about to strike when people from the Nine Pavilions arrive first and take them into custody. “Comrade, please show us your cultivation permit. You’ve entered a busy urban district in violation of regulations. Come with us.”
