Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 128 Registration Begins

Does she seem more confident than before?
"Hehe! Of course it's changed, Miss Yunyi!"

Li Yunjing chuckled, but even his way of addressing Yunyi had changed.

"Ok?"

Yu Yunyi was very clever and immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Li Yunjing actually dared to call me by my name?
Does this mean they think they're already qualified to be on equal footing with me?
As soon as this thought crossed Yu Yunyi's face, she blushed slightly. Was this guy trying to pursue her?

"By the way! Miss, why don't we take advantage of the nice weather after the rain and go straight to 'Ya Xiang Yuan' for a meal? I've prepared a feast!"

Seeing Yu Yunyi's anxious state, Li Yunjing chuckled, interrupting her thoughts.

Some things, if left to their own devices, will eventually become natural. After being called out for a long time, Yu Yunyi got used to it.

Li Yunjing is not in a hurry!
He's just a mere outer disciple, what right does he have to have anything happen with a prodigy like Yu Yunyi and establish a relationship?

Even if the Yu family disagrees, he can't bear the curses from many fellow disciples within the sect!

Li Yunjing certainly didn't want to be labeled a gigolo one day!
When he is promoted to a true disciple, he will naturally be able to openly pursue Yu Yunyi.

至于许洵到时候，还要狠狠地揍一顿情敌！
Of course, Xu Xun was still quite magnanimous when it came to just beating someone up; at least he wasn't like Wei Henian, who specifically targeted him.

"Alright! Let's see what good stuff you've prepared!"

Yu Yunyi thought for a moment, and since she didn't have anything else to do, she decided to go and see what sincerity Li Yunjing had in mind.

As for the relationship between the two, neither of them made it clear.

The fact that they arrived at "Yaxiang Garden" ahead of time truly shocked Yue Zhouwang, Ma Xingyuan, and Wang Yun.

However, they took Li Yunjing's instructions very seriously and had already made all the necessary preparations.

Now all that's needed is to prepare a delicious meal to entertain our two distinguished guests.

"You guys go ahead with your work! We're going out for a walk!"

Li Yunjing instructed Yue Zhouwang and Ma Xingyuan to begin.

He then took Yu Yunyi for a walk outside.

Yu Yunyi seemed very curious about things outside.

In particular, she even took the initiative to ask Li Yunjing to show her his residence in the outer gate.

Li Yunjing was speechless at this.

It seems that Yu Yunyi, a young lady from a wealthy family, truly belongs to a different world from ordinary disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

This young lady seemed to know nothing about the lives of menial disciples and outer disciples.

After strolling for an hour, the two walked from "Qiongze Peak" to the outer gate's residence.

Li Yunjing recounted his experiences after joining the sect, and Yu Yunyi listened attentively.

The intelligence report was largely accurate, but listening to Li Yunjing's thoughts brought a different perspective.

More than half a year has passed, and Li Yunjing has grown from a small rogue cultivator at the first level of Qi Refining to this level. Who could have imagined that?

Along the way, the two walked side by side, slowly exploring the scenery of the mountains.

Yu Yunyi also shared some of her own experiences.

A wealthy heiress and a peerless genius, both of whom treat cultivation as a part of their childhood.

Yu Yunyi received extremely rigorous elite training from her family.

From childhood to adulthood, there have been few moments of freedom and warmth; instead, there has been much rigorous training and killing.

The prodigy of the Yu family is not a hothouse flower, and Yu Yunyi is not someone who stays indoors and practices asceticism every day.

All the necessary trials and tribulations were carried out without exception.

This time, through close communication, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi gained a deeper understanding of each other.

It seems the other person was never the way I initially imagined.

Li Yunjing even felt a touch of pity for Yu Yunyi's life.

Her childhood may not have been happy.

"Alas! Every family has its own troubles! Life is full of disappointments!"

With a soft sigh, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi had unknowingly returned to "Yaxiang Garden" once again.

This time, all sorts of delicacies were served in the private room, arranged neatly.

This is the best private room in "Yaxiangyuan".

The round dining table can easily seat thirty people.

At this moment, only Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi were dining at this grand banquet.

Ma Xingyuan stood aside and introduced the dishes to Yu Yunyi one by one.

The steaming hot and exquisite dishes, with their perfect color, aroma, and taste, are indeed very appetizing.

Yu Yunyi was secretly shocked. Li Yunjing had actually bought a Thunder Leopard just to entertain her!

Such a large-scale investment is indeed unusual; even Yu Yunyi has to consider the budget when hosting a dinner party.

Similarly, wine, tea, and spiritual fruits are all extremely precious items. Among those spiritual fruits, there are none of them that are lower than the first-grade mid-level!

You should know that if a rogue cultivator gets his hands on a fruit in the fruit platter that looks like a grape, he would not be willing to eat it, but would instead use it to refine pills.

Yu Yunyi calculated that all the ingredients Li Yunjing had prepared for her were worth at least 1000 low-grade spirit stones!

Yu Yunyi can only host such a lavish banquet a few times a year!

"How can you be so wasteful? How much can the two of us possibly eat?"

After Ma Xingyuan finished his introduction, he wisely left. Only then did Yu Yunyi look at Li Yunjing and say coquettishly.

"Hehe! Yunyi, this is the first time I'm treating you to a meal, so I naturally have to be a little more serious. Besides, what does it matter how many spirit stones I spent? As long as Miss is satisfied, that's more important than anything else."

Li Yunjing chuckled and poured Yu Yunyi a cup of "Immortal Order Wine".

This wine is the masterpiece of a master brewer in the sect, and a pot of it is worth 100 low-grade spirit stones!

This wine can be described as incredibly expensive.

"Sigh! I can't bear to buy such spiritual wine! Next time, I think you should arrange our small group gathering."

Yu Yunyi raised her wine glass with her delicate hand, clinked it against Li Yunjing's, and then drank it all in one gulp.

"I don't care about these things! But if you ask me to entertain you, I'll do my best!"

Li Yunjing also downed his drink in one gulp and said calmly.

"You!"

Yu Yunyi understood Li Yunjing's meaning, and her pretty face blushed slightly.

Li Yunjing had a lot of experience at drinking parties and could handle all kinds of people with ease. After a few drinks, he made a series of witty remarks, making Yu Yunyi giggle.

The two chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

After two days of in-depth communication, Yu Yunyi had a deeper impression of Li Yunjing, no longer just seeing him as cold, hard data, but as a real, flesh-and-blood person with feelings.

After drinking several cups of spirit wine, Yu Yunyi's slightly tipsy face was even more radiant and beautiful.

With a beautiful woman by his side, Li Yunjing's enthusiasm for conversation remained undiminished. He drank a few more cups and became a little tipsy.

This "Immortal Order Wine" is indeed incomparable to ordinary spirit wine!
That's a really strong drink!

Of course, the rich spiritual energy emanating from his body also brought Li Yunjing many benefits.

First came the power of thunder, then a table full of spiritual food; Li Yunjing's magical power reserves finally made a new breakthrough!
Peak of the sixth level of Qi Refining Realm!

I was so close to breaking through to the seventh level of Qi Refining!

Li Yunjing was startled and quickly suppressed the urge to break through his cultivation level!
Now is not the time!
The qualification for the outer sect competition is the sixth level of Qi Refining Realm!

If the score is exceeded, it's considered a forfeit!
What did Li Yunjing come for? Wasn't it to become the top disciple in the outer sect?

If he can't participate, his loss will be huge!

Seemingly noticing Li Yunjing's discomfort, Yu Yunyi asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"This Immortal Order Wine is too potent! I almost broke through to the seventh level of Qi Refining! It scared me to death!"

Li Yunjing patted his chest exaggeratedly and said.

"Puch!"

Yu Yunyi covered her mouth and chuckled, saying in an annoyed tone, "You! How can you be like this! You always break through your cultivation level so easily, are you trying to kill everyone else?"

"Hehe! It's a good thing that I've broken through my cultivation level! Now I can protect the young lady!"

Li Yunjing joked, but seeing Yu Yunyi glaring at him, he said seriously, "But not now! I still have to participate in the outer sect competition, so I need to suppress my cultivation for now!"

"Ugh!"

Yu Yunyi was also helpless. For the first time, she experienced the kind of pain that comes from being compared with the most outstanding talents among the outstanding talents.

Someone like her is truly exceptional, having grown up surrounded by the admiration of those around her. She received love from her parents, appreciation from her ancestors, respect from relatives and friends, and admiration from her peers…

She never knew the other person's true feelings. Now, seeing Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi finally understood that this feeling was quite unpleasant...

As the sun set, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi reluctantly ended the banquet.

With Yue Zhouwang, Ma Xingyuan, and Wang Yun seeing them off, the two finally left "Yaxiang Garden".

As the sun set, the crimson clouds burned, illuminating the earth in a fiery red glow.

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on Yu Yunyi's glossy black hair, making her look like a fairy descended from heaven, infinitely charming.

Walking down the street with a woman like that, even Li Yunjing couldn't help but feel a ripple of emotion rising in his heart.

However, Li Yunjing forcibly suppressed this feeling.

Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi did not use magic to travel; they simply chatted side by side as they walked step by step toward the teleportation array.

Along the way, near the Miscellaneous Service Hall, countless miscellaneous service disciples, as well as a few outer disciples, all looked at the two with envy.

No one dared to make a move on Yu Yunyi. Within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," there were very few people as ignorant and brainless as her.

Without knowing the other party's background, almost no one dares to act recklessly.

Unless it's a madman like Fu Chao!

Moreover, Li Yunjing's status as an outer disciple was enough to keep the area in check near the miscellaneous servants' hall.

Just like when Li Yunjing first joined the sect, he was filled with awe for the outer disciples.

The two chatted for a while and soon arrived at the "Miscellaneous Service Hall" teleportation array.

Li Yunjing personally escorted Yu Yunyi onto the teleportation array before waving goodbye to her.

Li Yunjing did not personally escort Yu Yunyi back to the mountain.

Instead, Yunyi's figure disappeared on the teleportation array. Only then did he pay the fee and teleport back to his outer sect residence through the teleportation array.

True disciples can use the internal teleportation array of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" for free, but Li Yunjing cannot; he has to pay a fee each time he uses it.

Fortunately, Li Yunjing is now more financially secure and has become better at earning spirit stones.

He didn't really care about spending a little bit of spirit stones to travel.

Back home, Li Yunjing, emboldened by the alcohol, slept soundly.

The next morning, the weather was fine and sunny.

Li Yunjing woke up refreshed and practiced some martial arts in the yard to loosen up his muscles.

Today is the last day of the holiday.

Adhering to the principle of not wasting anything, Li Yunjing made a trip to the "Foreign Affairs Hall".

The "Foreign Affairs Hall" offers the same benefits as outer disciples.

Every month, a sect steward would come to personally guide the outer disciples in their cultivation.

Since entering the outer sect, Li Yunjing has never attended a lecture.

He dares not cultivate now, for fear that his cultivation level will break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining.

With nothing else to do, I might as well go and see what profound content the sect's stewards are explaining.

Upon arriving at the "Foreign Affairs Hall," Li Yunjing casually inquired and was immediately told its location.

In the continuous complex of "Foreign Affairs Halls," Li Yunjing quickly found the preaching hall.

By this time, there were quite a few people here.

Li Yunjing found a secluded corner and sat down.

At the very center of this preaching hall is an octagonal altar, upon which sits a Foundation Establishment Realm expert.

The sermon had not yet begun; the old Taoist priest remained motionless, resting with his eyes closed.

The outer disciples were seated around the main hall where the sermon was being delivered.

Li Yunjing glanced around and found that there were at least a thousand outer sect disciples here.

It seems that the outer disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" are quite ambitious.

Knowing that a master was coming to preach, the hall was almost full.

"Clang! Clang clang!"

Not long after Li Yunjing sat down, the melodious sound of bells rang out.

Upon hearing the bell, everyone sat up straight, their eyes fixed intently on the deacon on the central altar.

Everyone understood that the sermon was about to begin.

"Cough cough!"

Sure enough, not long after, the old Taoist priest with an extremely long beard and an otherworldly air opened his eyes and spoke on the altar.

"This time, I will explain some fundamental teachings to you."

"I've noticed that recently, many outer disciples have been rapidly improving their cultivation, which has affected their foundation."

"Perhaps, among you, some of you have raised your cultivation level in preparation for the outer sect competition."

"I have nothing more to say about your fighting spirit."

"Today I will explain a passage of scripture to you, hoping you will remember it and lay a solid foundation for it. How beneficial that will be for you..."

After saying all this, the old Taoist began to preach, mainly focusing on the "Shenxiao Dao" (Divine Firmament Dao), while also including some of his own annotations.

Even when a Foundation Establishment cultivator preaches the same Dharma, every word is precious, enlightening Li Yunjing and giving him a sudden sense of clarity.

This isn't because Li Yunjing lacks wisdom or comprehension!
Rather, Foundation Establishment cultivators and Qi Refining cultivators are two different things, two different levels.

The Foundation Establishment Realm expert's understanding of cultivation far surpasses that of the Qi Refining Realm cultivator. Each time they re-understand, it is of great significance and completely different from the comprehension of the Qi Refining Realm cultivator.

Such a crystallization of wisdom is also of great benefit to Li Yunjing.

"If I had known that the understanding of Foundation Establishment cultivators was different from that of us Qi Refining cultivators, I would have come here long ago!"

These explanations were of great help to Li Yunjing.

His wisdom was profound, and he thoroughly understood every explanation of the old Taoist priest. He felt that the old Taoist priest was wrong about some things, but he also understood and comprehended others.

Whether it was wrong or right, it was a remarkable sermon that greatly helped Li Yunjing and further corrected his cultivation of the "Shenxiao Dao"!
Li Yunjing knew from the beginning that nothing in this world is immutable.

Even the "Shenxiao Dao" of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has undergone countless revisions.

Not to mention the superficial details Li Yunjing wrote about.

Every step forward, every learning experience is a new beginning, a continuous process of self-correction, self-improvement, and self-breakthrough.

The preaching deacon may not necessarily be speaking the truth, but he has his own understanding and logic, and can justify his own words. He has truly grasped something suitable for himself from the "Shenxiao Dao".

That's the brilliant principle!

Just as Li Yunjing was listening with rapt attention, suddenly, a bell rang, and the old Taoist priest's voice stopped on the altar.

Li Yunjing looked around and saw that the old Taoist had disappeared without a trace, clearly having finished his sermon and not wanting to linger for even a second longer!
"Sigh! If only someone could give me guidance every day!"

Li Yunjing sighed softly and stood up.

This sermon deeply moved Li Yunjing.

If there are any Foundation Establishment cultivators giving lectures in the future, I must go and listen to them no matter what!
That afternoon, Li Yunjing returned to "Jinxiu Peak".

The next day, I returned to the "Scripture Pavilion" and began my workday.

In the days that followed, Li Yunjing diligently studied the books, without engaging in any other activities or practicing.

Li Yunjing kept a very low profile, almost never participating in anything, and even refused to attend Yu Yunyi's gathering.

These days, he has devoted all his energy to building up his knowledge base.

Li Yunjing has dabbled in alchemy, weapon crafting, formations, talismans, puppets, and other related systems, and has made quite rapid progress in them.

"Buzzing..."

On this day, Li Yunjing was studying "puppetry" when suddenly his identity token vibrated. He quickly picked it up from his waist and saw that there was a new line of text on it.

[Special Mission for Outer Sect Members: Outer Sect Mini-Competition]

[Participation Criteria: Sixth level of Qi Refining Realm cultivation, ranked among the outer disciples]

[Entry Fee: 100 Contribution Points for registration]

[Event Dates: Starting on the 15th of this month]

[Rewards: Champion: Inner Disciple Spot, one Low-Grade Spiritual Artifact, 10000 Contribution Points; Runner-up: Inner Disciple Spot, two Top-Grade Magical Artifacts, 5000 Contribution Points; Third Place: Inner Disciple Spot, one Top-Grade Magical Artifact, 2000 Contribution Points; Fourth Place: one Top-Grade Magical Artifact, 1500 Contribution Points...]

As for the other spots, there are rewards for each of them, up to the top 64. However, there are no rewards for those who are ranked 64th or below.

Upon seeing this information, Li Yunjing's eyes lit up with joy. After waiting for so long, the registration for the outer sect competition had finally arrived.

This time, the first place prize in the outer sect competition was a low-grade spiritual weapon, which completely exceeded Li Yunjing's expectations.

(End of this chapter)