Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 349 Returning to My Homeland
When Li Ji'an was seventy-six years old, he first stepped onto the inter-domain spirit ship of the Myriad Commerce Domain, but at that time he came to the Myriad Commerce Domain from the Celestial Azure Domain.

Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. Now, stepping onto the same spirit ship again, it is a return journey.

Whether it was the Immortal Dynasty before Li Ji'an entered the cultivation world, or the desolate wilderness when he first entered the cultivation world, both belonged to the Tiancang Domain. Therefore, the Tiancang Domain can be considered Li Ji'an's true hometown after his transmigration.

Having lived in the Tiancang Domain for over 380 years across six lifetimes, he had developed some attachment to it, and most importantly, he was more familiar with its customs, traditions, and cultivation environment.

Therefore, the moment he stepped onto the spirit ship, Li Ji'an felt a strange sense of anticipation and ease that he had never expected, just like a traveler returning home after a long journey.

After advancing to the True Core Realm, his magical power allowed him to ascend to the Ninth Heaven.

The Nine Heavens is a general term used in the cultivation world to refer to the heavens at a certain height. Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, and even Pseudo Core Formation cultivators, can only fly a thousand miles below the heavens at most, because above that, there are fierce gales, clouds, and thunderstorms.

The magical power of cultivators below the True Core stage is insufficient to withstand the tearing force of the gale.

However, the True Core Immortal's magical power can withstand the gale from the third level down, and by taking advantage of the gale's power, the True Core Immortal's flying speed can be greatly increased.

Therefore, ordinary True Immortals would choose to fly to the Ninth Heaven when traveling long distances.

However, since the Tiancang Domain was completely controlled by the Wuya Domain, although ordinary cultivators within the domain were not targeted, the Holy Palace Sects were still the targets of purges.

Many of the high-ranking elders escaped and became fugitives wanted by the Golden Puppet Saint King, with a hefty reward offered for their capture.

Driven by the promise of high rewards, many people have killed innocent people and claimed credit for their crimes.

Therefore, many powerful figures have laid out elaborate traps in the Nine Heavens outside the Tiancang Domain.

Now that Li Ji'an has regained his true form and is a true disciple of the Biyun Sect, he is easily regarded as a meritorious official.

Although with his current trump cards, he is not afraid of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator in a direct confrontation, and he is confident of escaping even if he encounters a Core Formation master, unless the Golden Puppet Saint Lord comes in person.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, he chose the trading spirit ship that had already established trade relations with the Corpse Puppet Sect.

"Master Li, I have come uninvited, please forgive me." Not long after the spirit ship set sail, Master Meng of the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce respectfully came to the VIP room to request an audience.

Within the Wanshang Domain, there are countless geniuses, and with many powerful individuals returning from the Central Ten Domains to offer sacrifices or fulfill spiritual contracts, True Core Immortals do not appear particularly noble.

However, once you leave the Myriad Merchants Domain, or even on the way to the Celestial Azure Domain, True Core Realm cultivators become extremely rare.

When Li Ji'an expressed his desire to return to his homeland by borrowing a spirit ship in Fuyun City, he was immediately warmly received by the Five Blessings Merchant Guild. They offered him the VIP room on the top floor and waived all fees. They also arranged for a personal maid to serve him during the journey.

The objective was clear: if anything unexpected happened, Li Ji'an would be able to represent the Chamber of Commerce to deter any potential enemies.

I don't expect him to take action. I just need to show my True Core aura and stand with another True Core devotee from the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce.

After all, although they had reached a trade agreement with the Corpse Puppet Sect and its subordinate sects would not do anything to them, the Corpse Puppet Sect did not strictly control other cultivators in the domain like the former Myriad Laws Palace did, and even advocated the law of the jungle.

Therefore, it is hard to guarantee that one will not encounter audacious and reckless cultivators along the way.

However, the market situation for this trip to the Heavenly Azure Domain is still uncertain, and the Chamber of Commerce cannot send too many True Pills to escort them.

"It's alright, Master Meng, please come in." Li Ji'an nodded gently.

"Thank you, Master Li." Master Meng bowed respectfully.

After taking their seats, Master Meng first subtly inquired about the situation of the Biyun Sect. Li Ji'an had already undergone identity verification by the Five Blessings Merchant Guild before boarding the spirit ship.

He did not conceal his identity, referring to himself as the chief disciple of the Biyun Sect.

However, his actions over the past ten years were based on fragments of the fake Core Formation sword cultivator's memories.

Although the Wanshang Domain has no fourth-order spiritual veins, third-order spiritual veins are widely distributed. There are countless Core Formation Daoist temples within the domain. Adhering to the principle of prioritizing profit, apart from world-renowned temples like the Feihong Daoist Temple, many temples do not care about the identity of visitors, as long as they are given enough spirit stones.

Furthermore, in order to attract clients who prefer to keep their identities hidden, many Core Formation training centers have gone to great lengths to refine their services in this regard, ensuring that all client information is kept confidential.

Therefore, Li Ji'an claimed that he missed the opportunity to board the Merchant Alliance's spirit ship ten years ago, and had no choice but to venture alone into the vast barren land of spirits, finally arriving at the Myriad Merchant Domain after a near-death experience.

He secluded himself in a border city to cultivate in seclusion, and eventually managed to form his core.

However, after he managed to form his core thanks to the spiritual resources sponsored by the Biyun Sect, he was already penniless. Because he cared about the sect and was unwilling to sign a spiritual contract with the merchant guild, his cultivation path was not smooth.

Now that his homeland is secure, he will return to his sect and do his part for its prosperity and stability.

The Wufu Chamber of Commerce doesn't really care about his past ten years, nor does it care whether what he said is true.

As long as he isn't the "Huang Zhenren" who possesses extraordinary talent, then it has nothing to do with them.

What they cared about was his True Core cultivation level and the "visitor from outer space" that the first president of the Chamber of Commerce had always longed for.

“Master Li, although your sect has not been purged by the Golden Puppet Saint, your situation is probably not very good. Apart from the sect’s spiritual veins and dojos, it is unlikely that you can provide much more assistance for your cultivation.” After some subtle probing, Master Meng revealed his true purpose.

The Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce has two expectations for Li Ji'an.

The first point is the basic awe-inspiring power of the True Elixir.

The second point is to see if there is a possibility of incorporating it into the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce.

Because the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce is located on the border of the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, facing the Tiancang Domain across the distance, once the situation in the Tiancang Domain stabilizes, they will focus on developing trade routes with the Tiancang Domain.

Li Ji'an not only possessed sufficient cultivation but was also very familiar with the Tiancang Domain, making him an excellent and readily available candidate.

“Master Meng, there’s no need to persuade me any further. I have been nurtured by the sect since childhood. Ten years ago, I was already ashamed that I could not stand with the sect. Now that I finally have the qualifications to give back to the sect, how could I abandon righteousness for profit? Master Meng, please forgive me, there is still some gap between the cultivators of my sect and the cultivators of your domain.” Li Ji’an immediately said righteously.

This was also to completely dispel his idea.

“Good, good. True Master Li is of noble character and knows how to repay kindness. He is truly a role model for us cultivators. I admire him greatly.” True Master Meng was not surprised at all and smiled in agreement. He naturally knew the nature of most sect cultivators who had been bound by sect ideology since childhood.

However, he immediately added, "Master Li, no matter what, the doors of my Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce are always open to you. Not only can the Azure Cloud Sect provide you with a third-grade high-quality spiritual vein training ground, but my Chamber of Commerce can also provide you with ample spiritual resources to advance to the middle or even late stage of True Core."

Li Ji'an waved his hand: "Let's not talk about this anymore!"

"Yes, yes, then, may I ask Master Li, do you know a female cultivator named Guo Wanzhi?" Master Meng nodded in agreement, then changed the subject.

The Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce paid even more attention to Huang Jie's master than to the rumors that Huang Jie might have had some extraordinary opportunity.

(End of this chapter)