Jiushan Province.
After five years of development, the only free trade state within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance had undergone earth-shattering changes.
From being previously desolate and uninhabited, it had become thriving and prosperous.
All around, the vast plains were occupied by cultivators' cave mansions, guarding the central Jiushan Trade City.
After numerous expansions, the trade city had grown almost tenfold compared to its original size but still could not satisfy the ever-growing demand for trade.
Every cultivator who was new to the city had excitement and curiosity etched on their face, getting lost amongst the dazzling array of goods.
Zhao Xian knelt on the ground, respectfully bowing to a faceless stone statue that sat in the shadows above.
Then, he exited the secret room, opened his shop's door, and started his first business day after restocking.
He didn't even need to advertise actively; soon, his shop was filled with cultivators coming to shop.
