After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 560 Biwei City

Although he had long known that Liu Xianchu was no ordinary person, when he saw Liu Xianchu's flying shuttle, he realized that he had underestimated both Liu Xianchu and Biwei City.

That shuttle was far superior to the ones he had seen in the Sword Alliance; its design, speed, and configuration were on a completely different level.

He had to exert all his strength to keep up with her flying shuttle.

He was certain that Liu Xianchu had not unleashed the full speed of the shuttle.

After an unknown amount of time, a majestic mountain range, stretching endlessly like the spine of a giant dragon, finally came into view ahead.

The main peak is majestic, and the snow on it shines with a holy golden light under the sun. The mountainside is shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland.

Following the shuttle, we continued to advance towards the eastern foothills of the mountain range.

Suddenly, a nearly circular patch of bluish-green light caught his attention.

Bathed in the interplay of wispy clouds and clear sunlight, it sits nestled on the edge of a vast, verdant plain, nestled against the lush, initial slopes of the Qingluan Mountains, like a meticulously polished piece of jade, exuding a gentle and tranquil aura.

"So that must be Biwei City..." Shen Xu thought to himself, gradually slowing down the speed of his flying sword.

The silver shuttle in front of him also slowed down and flew alongside him in the sky.

As the distance closes, the outline of the city below becomes clearer.

A city wall, not particularly tall, but covered in ivy and adorned with tiny white flowers, embraces the city.

The buildings within the city are arranged in a staggered and layered manner, mainly two or three stories high, with roofs covered in blue tiles that give them a rustic and elegant appearance.

Outside the city walls, there are fertile fields and nurseries crisscrossed by paths, streams meander like silver ribbons, and several lakes that reflect the blue sky, white clouds, and snow-capped mountains like mirrors.

An indescribable freshness and tranquility permeated the air, and even the turbulent energy flow that one usually feels when flying on a sword became unusually gentle and peaceful here.

But what shocked him the most was the incredibly huge willow tree in the center!

The bark is gnarled and strong like dragon scales, and flows with a warm, jade-like luster.

Its canopy is enormous, with branches hanging down like a jade canopy covering a large part of the city center. The canopy is bathed in a soft emerald green halo, exuding a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

The thousands of willow branches hanging down are as supple as silk, emitting a faint emerald green fluorescence, like an inverted, flowing emerald ocean.

Even high in the sky, he could feel the magnificence of the tree canopy.

Shen Xu could feel an extremely gentle, pure, yet vast power emanating from the willow tree, like a loving mother's embrace, gently enveloping the entire city.

It is not aggressive, but it contains an undeniable majesty.

“This is ‘Azure Sky Hanging Down’…” Shen Xu murmured.

He could sense that the aura emanating from the willow tree and the goddess was somewhat similar, yet completely different, which made him realize that the willow tree might be an existence like the goddess.

Following the flying shuttle and guided by faintly visible runes in the air, Shen Xu slowly landed in an area outside the city.

To Shen Xu's surprise, there were quite a few people like him who used flying swords to come to Biwei City, and streaks of light could be seen falling down from time to time.

There were even several small airships of various shapes docked there.

In Shen Xu's mind, Biwei City was already quite remote, after all, it didn't even have a teleportation array, but it seemed that there was something here that attracted cultivators.

Just as he sheathed his flying sword, a guard dressed in a gray-blue outfit with a jade-green willow-leaf-shaped token at his waist approached.

His eyes were calm yet scrutinizing, his aura was restrained, and his cultivation was remarkable.

"Fellow Daoist, is this your first time visiting Biwei City?" The guard's voice was not loud, but his tone was polite yet unquestionable.

"Correct."

"Please show your identification and state your purpose."

Shen Xu looked at Liu Xianchu, who had landed with him, but she didn't seem to have any intention of getting off the shuttle.

"I have long heard of the peace and tranquility of Biwei City, so I have come to visit!" Shen Xu handed his identity jade disc to the guard.

The guard swept a specially made jade plate across the jade dish, which flashed slightly, as if recording information.

"You just arrived in Ningchuan Region yesterday?" After examining Shen Xu's jade disc, the guard looked at Shen Xu with great vigilance.

"That should be the case, right? People from other major regions can't enter Biwei City?"

"No, it's just that your goal seems very clear."

“Someone told me that this place is very friendly to mortals. I have seen similar cities in another place, where everyone is equal under the law, so I wanted to come and see for myself.”

"That's rather unusual. This is the first time I've ever heard of a place similar to Biwei City."

"The world is full of wonders, perhaps you should go out and see more of it."

“Biwei City is very good. I feel that what I am doing is very meaningful. The outside world is full of bloodshed and scheming, and it is not suitable for me,” the guard replied.

“It makes sense…” Shen Xu fell silent.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, cultivators need to pay one hundred Nourishing Yuan Pills to enter the city."

"Furthermore, the rules of Biwei City are different from other places. Please be sure to abide by the 'Heavenly Laws,' and especially remember: mortals should not be deceived, and peace should not be disturbed."

Specific laws and regulations can be found on the notice board or at the Foreign Affairs Office of the City Guard after entering the city.

"If you have any questions, you can ask the person wearing this badge at any time." He pointed to the willow-leaf token at his waist.

After Shen Xu paid the Nourishing Yuan Pill, the guard handed him a small wooden token engraved with simple runes and the character "临" (Lin): "This is a temporary pass, valid for three days."

If you don't violate the Heavenly Law in Biwei City this year, that number will double next year.

"Thank you!" Shen Xu took the wooden plaque and looked behind him, but Liu Xianchu had already disappeared.

"That's really unreliable!"

He could tell that Fengyulou had forcibly sent Liu Xianchu back here so that she could carry out some kind of mission, and he was just someone who was there on the side.

Three days is enough time for him to see the true face of this city, but it may not be enough time for him to get a place to stay. He might have to ask Liu Xianchu for help.

Although he didn't think Liu Xianchu would help him, if all else failed, he would have to look for another place.

After having his pass verified, Shen Xu followed the flow of people into Biwei City.

A unique aroma, slightly cool and sweet with a hint of plant fragrance, wafts through the air, refreshing and delightful.

The streets paved with bluestone slabs are wide and clean, and the buildings on both sides have a unified style with a simple and elegant tone, but with subtle variations.

The wooden eaves and corners, or the simple and steady ones, are gently enveloped by the years and vines.

The windows were bright and airy, and many homes had potted plants in full bloom on their windowsills.

The shops are numerous and diverse, but there is no noisy hawking; everything seems to be left to fate.

The shop signs are mostly simple cloth or wooden signs with words such as "Jingxin Tea House", "Lingxiu Workshop", and "Baicao Pavilion".

No matter which street you walk on, as long as you look up, you can almost always see a corner of that azure crown hanging in the distance.

The roadside is lined with carefully trimmed ornamental willows, and the shops display exquisite handicrafts woven from willow branches.

The air was warm and peaceful, filled with the breath of life, making people feel very comfortable.

Although there were many pedestrians on the street, it was not crowded. The pedestrians walked leisurely, and there was little anxiety or hostility on their faces.

Just as Liu Xianchu said, the residents here are rarely ordinary people; most of them are people with cultivation.

Although he had only been there a short time, he had to admit that this place was indeed very suitable for retirement.