Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 384 Friends Reunion
As they spoke, Li Yunjing took out four top-grade spiritual artifacts, a large quantity of pills, talismans, puppet beasts, and even spirit stones from his storage ring.

Li Yunjing was incredibly generous to his women, giving each of them benefits exceeding ten million!

Even prodigies like Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi were dumbfounded by the mountain of wealth they had amassed.

Where did her man get so many resources?
That's absolutely shocking!
Lü Ruoxi chuckled, took Li Yunjing's arm, and said coquettishly, "Alright! Alright! Let me ask you, where did you get so many resources?"

"Yes! That's way too much!"

Yu Yunyi echoed this.

The two women were equally moved, never expecting their men to give them so much wealth at once.

"Hehe! In the East China Sea, I participated in many great battles, broke through two sects, and seized some good things. These good things belong to our family, so of course I want to share them with you!"

Li Yunjing said with a smile.

Yu Yunyi leaned against Li Yunjing's chest and said softly, "Thank you, Yunjing. This gift is very precious, and we will cherish it."

Lü Ruoxi then gave Li Yunjing a kiss on the cheek with a grin and said smugly, "Since you've already tricked us into giving you the people, we won't be polite about taking these resources from you!"

"Haha! We're family, no need to be so polite!"

Seeing the two women's happy expressions, Li Yunjing felt a sense of satisfaction.

He gently put his arm around the two women's shoulders and said softly, "Let's go! It's still early, let's go home and rest. Tonight, we're going to have a get-together with the rest of the 'Purple Cloud Party' at 'Donghua Tower'!"

"Alright! I'll take this opportunity to check if you've been drained dry by those vixens while you're out there. If you don't behave well, I won't let you off the hook!"

Lü Ruoxi chuckled.

"Forehead……"

This little witch is really bold; how could she say such a thing?

Li Yunjing was quite embarrassed. He touched his nose, unsure of what to say.

"Alright! Let's go back!"

Yu Yunyi rolled her eyes at Lü Ruoxi and smoothed things over for Li Yunjing.

"Little Yellow! Let's go!"

Li Yunjing nodded, turned to look at the sky, and called out to the little guy who was still flying!
"Whoosh..."

Like lightning, the peregrine falcon swooped down, landing not on Li Yunjing's shoulder, but rather on Yu Yunyi's fragrant shoulder.

During Li Yunjing's absence, Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi would visit "Qiwu Manor" whenever they had free time to help Li Yunjing take care of the spirits in the manor.

Feeding this little guy is naturally the responsibility of the two women.

The little peregrine falcon broke through to the seventh level of the Qi Refining Realm so quickly, a speed comparable to a cultivator at the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. It is incredibly strong, but all of this is thanks to Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi. It has consumed quite a few spirit pills!
The little peregrine falcon nuzzled Yu Yunyi's cheek affectionately, letting out a clear cry, clearly showing its fondness for her.

Yu Yunyi smiled slightly, gently stroked its feathers, and said softly, "Little Yellow, you've worked hard these days, helping Yun Jing guard the manor."

Seeing this, Lü Ruoxi also reached out and teased the little peregrine falcon, laughing, "This little guy is quite clever, knowing who's good to it. Yun Jing, you should thank us properly; if we hadn't taken care of it for you, it wouldn't have broken through so quickly."

Li Yunjing smiled and nodded, his eyes full of gratitude: "Of course, I will remember all your help. Let's go back to the villa first, and then we'll go to 'Donghua Tower' tonight to get together with everyone."

The three people and the bird walked along the mountain path toward "Qiwu Mountain Villa".

Throughout the journey, Lü Ruoxi chattered incessantly, sometimes teasing Li Yunjing, sometimes bickering with Yu Yunyi, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Looking at the two women's smiling faces, Li Yunjing felt incredibly warm inside.

After returning to the villa, Li Yunjing showed the two women around.

The medicinal herbs and remedies in the manor are growing vigorously and are rich in spiritual energy, clearly indicating that they have been carefully tended.

Li Yunjing felt even more grateful to Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi.

"Yun Jing, the spiritual energy in your manor is getting richer and richer. It seems that the spirit-gathering array set up by your Seven Star Palace is quite effective."

Yu Yunyi sensed the fluctuations of spiritual energy around her and softly exclaimed in admiration.

Li Yunjing nodded and smiled, "This is all thanks to your help in taking care of things. Otherwise, I would be too busy to manage since I'm away from home all year round."

Lü Ruoxi said with a grin, "Of course, we've saved you a lot of trouble. But Yun Jing, don't forget the benefits you promised us!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing laughed heartily: "Don't worry, next time I go out, I'll bring you back gifts!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of both Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi.

"Yun Jing, you're so kind!"

Lu Ruoxi happily took Li Yunjing's arm, her eyes full of smiles.

Yu Yunyi looked at Li Yunjing tenderly and said softly, "Yunjing, thank you."

Li Yunjing shook his head and smiled, "You are my Daoist partners, so naturally I will do my best to secure the best resources for you. You also have to work hard. I have a feeling that the future will not be peaceful. Without strength, it is extremely dangerous."

The two women nodded, their expressions becoming serious.

The path of spiritual practice is never smooth sailing; opportunities and dangers coexist.

Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi are not delicate heiresses.

The two women have also experienced a lot of trials and tribulations.

Although Li Yunjing told them not to go to the East China Sea, the two women already had other ideas and were preparing to go to the "Crossing Mountains" for training!
Without external stimulation, trying to quickly break through cultivation levels by simply relying on secluded meditation is simply wishful thinking.

Li Yunjing's influence on the two women was too great; they had to desperately try to catch up with his cultivation progress.

And this was still without them knowing Li Yunjing's actual combat strength. If they knew that Li Yunjing could easily fight against a cultivator at the first level of the Golden Core Realm, the two women probably wouldn't have the confidence to catch up.

After the three returned home, they closed the manor. Xiao Huang was grabbed by the neck by Li Yunjing and thrown into the back garden.

The bedroom had long been equipped with multiple layers of security measures, so even if there were gunfire or earthquakes, no sound could be heard outside!
As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, and Lü Ruoxi have missed each other dearly after not seeing each other for so long.

Dry wood ignites a raging fire, burning fiercely.

Fortunately, Li Yunjing sealed off the bedroom; otherwise, Xiao Huang outside would have thought a major battle had broken out inside.

The three became bitter enemies and started fighting, shouting and yelling until their voices were like thunder.

As evening fell, Li Yunjing, full of energy, led the radiant Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi to "Donghua Tower".

Harmonizing Yin and Yang, nourishing Yin and strengthening Yang, together we can explore the Great Dao.

The benefits are enormous.

Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, and Lü Ruoxi all felt a great sense of relaxation.

The two women, in particular, benefited greatly from Li Yunjing.

At this moment, outside the "Donghua Building," many members of the "Zixiao Party" had already arrived and were standing at the door, waiting for their leader, Li Yunjing, to arrive.

When everyone saw Li Yunjing, they all went up to greet him.

"Senior Brother Li, you're finally back!"

"Senior Brother Li, I heard you displayed your divine power in the East Sea, truly bringing glory to our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'!"

"It's been so long since I've seen Senior Brother Li, I really miss him!"

"Senior Brother Li, how long will you be staying this time?"

……

Everyone was talking at once, creating a lively atmosphere.

Li Yunjing smiled and exchanged pleasantries with everyone, answering a few questions briefly.

With the "Purple Cloud Party" making such a big splash, passersby and people dining at "Donghua Restaurant" were all very curious, wondering what had happened.

After listening for a while, I learned that Li Yunjing, a prominent figure among the true disciples, had returned to the sect.

A year ago, wasn't this person punished for violating the sect rules and sent to "Yingtianfu" to serve as the Grand Preceptor of the Ming Dynasty?
Amidst the shock of outsiders, Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, and Lü Ruoxi, surrounded by the "Zixiao Party" members, entered the "Donghua Building".

Members of the "Zixiao Party" had already arrived at the "Donghua Building" and reserved a large venue.

This place is nice; the environment is good, no less than the "Moonlight Hall" that Li Yunjing once visited.

After everyone was seated, they began to chat.

It's a pity that Fu Chao, Yu Zongzhe, and other core members are missing.

These core disciples were all busy with numerous tasks, either in seclusion or scattered in various places serving the sect. Li Yunjing was unusually happy and drank a few more cups with the others, catching up with them.

After all, it's not good for the leader of the "Purple Cloud Party" to remain out of the public eye for so long.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Li Yunjing planned to give some lower and middle-class people a chance to make a fortune.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, everyone was chatting happily.

Li Yunjing coughed, and everyone was taken aback, then the whole room fell silent.

"As you all know, our sect has established a 'Divine Firmament Island' in the East Sea. Currently, we are short of manpower there, and my 'Star Moon Trading Company' is also short of offerings."

At this point, Li Yunjing paused, then continued, "Whether it's the sect or my trading company, the benefits are extremely generous, far exceeding those of the sect. If any of you wish to venture into the East Sea, you can come with me when I leave in a few days."

As soon as Li Yunjing finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in an uproar.

The group looked at each other, their eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation.

Shenxiao Island in the East China Sea is a newly acquired territory of the sect, rich in resources and full of opportunities. Li Yunjing's Xingyue Trading Company is renowned and offers generous benefits.

For many lower-level disciples of the "Purple Cloud Party," such an opportunity was a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

"Senior Brother Li, is this really true?"

One of the disciples couldn't help but stand up and ask excitedly.

Li Yunjing smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Of course it's true. 'Shenxiao Island' is currently under development and urgently needs manpower. Whether it's collecting spiritual herbs, hunting demonic beasts, or assisting in the construction of the sect, there are generous rewards. As for 'Star Moon Trading Company,' it needs a group of capable retainers to be responsible for the safety of the caravan and the transportation of resources. If any of you are interested, you can come and sign up with me at any time."

After repeating his words, Li Yunjing said nothing more.

How these people choose is their own business.

Some people like adventure, some people like comfort. Li Yunjing is not anyone's parent and has no interest in deciding anyone's life path for them.

In the future, whether these people feel their lives have been fulfilling or regret it, it will no longer be within Li Yunjing's consideration.

When everyone heard this, they started talking about it.

Some disciples had already begun to consider their own strength and future development, while others stood up directly, expressing their willingness to follow Li Yunjing to the East Sea.

"Senior Brother Li, I'm willing to go! I've been in the sect for so many years, but I haven't had any great opportunities. This is a good chance to go out and try my luck!"

A burly disciple spoke loudly.

"I'll go too! We all trust Senior Brother Li's character. Working with you will definitely lead to a bright future!"

Another disciple echoed this.

"I have made considerable achievements in the art of talismans, so I can serve as a talisman maker at the 'Star Moon Trading Company'!"

Another female disciple said with a smile.

Once someone starts, more people will join in.

Each member spoke up, sharing their thoughts.

Of course, these people were all Qi Refining Realm cultivators, with a small number at the Foundation Establishment Realm. The other true disciples and outstanding inner disciples remained silent.

Cultivators at that level can thrive anywhere, so there's no need for them to venture into the East Sea.

Just like Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi, they sat quietly on either side of Li Yunjing, serving him food and wine, but they didn't mention going to Donghai.

"Great! I'll send a message to those who are willing to develop their careers in the East China Sea before I leave! Cheers to our future trip to the East China Sea!"

Seeing that the number of people had reached a reasonable level, Li Yunjing raised his wine glass and toasted everyone from afar.

"cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses, and the atmosphere became lively once again.

At the subsequent reception, some people seemed preoccupied.

Li Yunjing's old friend, the fat man Ma Xingyuan, couldn't even eat the dishes in front of him.

He fell into deep thought, unable to make a decision.

Recently, thanks to Li Yunjing's influence, he has been doing quite well in the sect and is now a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

However, Ma Xingyuan's Foundation Establishment realm was somewhat unrealistic. He relied on winning first place in the outer sect competition, which gave him a lot of resources. He also exchanged his wealth for a "Foundation Establishment Pill" and thus managed to establish his foundation by sheer luck.

Now, Ma Xingyuan is penniless and has a very difficult life.

He was considering whether or not to go to the East China Sea with Li Yunjing to try his luck.

Before the banquet ended, as Li Yunjing was paying the bill, Ma Xingyuan approached him and asked with a smile, "Young Master Li, what do you suggest I do?"

After settling the spirit stones, Li Yunjing subconsciously asked, "Fatty, what do we do now?"

"Go to the East Sea or stay in the sect?"

Ma Xingyuan looked at Li Yunjing speechlessly. He was saying something so important, and Li Yunjing hadn't even listened carefully. He should have given him some advice!
"Oh!"

Li Yunjing then looked Ma Xingyuan up and down, and the more he looked, the more surprised he became. He asked in confusion, "Fatty, you've reached the Foundation Establishment stage? You're cultivating faster than Su Guo and Jin Shouyun?"

It should be noted that among Li Yunjing's old friends, apart from Tianjiao, only Ma Xingyuan had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, while the others were at the eighth or ninth level of the Qi Refining stage.

This kid's cultivation is so fast?

Could it be that I'm blind and haven't realized Ma Xingyuan is a genius?

"hey-hey!"

Seeing that Li Yunjing had finally noticed his difference, Ma Xingyuan puffed out his belly and said somewhat comically, "How about it? I'm pretty good, right? I didn't embarrass Young Master Li, did I?"

When Li Yunjing entered earlier, he was surrounded by a throng of people, including true disciples, sect deacons, Foundation Establishment cultivators, and core inner disciples. Ma Xingyuan, at his level, couldn't even squeeze in.

Now, the fat man finally has the opportunity to show off his achievements in front of Li Yunjing.

"How did you cultivate so quickly?"

Li Yunjing asked curiously.

"Hehe! I got all of this through resources! I won first place in the outer sect competition and made a fortune, which I used to buy pills. When I reached the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, I exchanged everything I had for Foundation Establishment Pills! Oh, and I also sold that low-grade spiritual weapon flying sword you gave me!"

In the end, Ma Xingyuan looked at Li Yunjing pitifully, afraid that Li Yunjing would ask him to return the sword!

You should know that when Li Yunjing gave him the flying sword, he clearly stated that it was for Ma Xingyuan to use, not for him!
"Oh!"

Li Yunjing looked at Ma Xingyuan with a half-smile and threatened, "You can go to the East Sea! Work at my 'Star Moon Trading Company'. As for when you'll get paid? We'll talk about that after you've earned back the money for the spirit artifacts!"

"Isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Xingyuan was dumbfounded.

Ma Xingyuan looked distressed, scratched his head, and chuckled awkwardly, "Young Master Li, that's not very fair of you! We're brothers, you can't expect me to work for you for free, can you? Besides, you lent me that flying sword willingly, I didn't force you!"

"Hahaha!"

Seeing his expression, Li Yunjing couldn't help but laugh out loud. He patted him on the shoulder and said, "Alright, I was just teasing you. Now that you've reached the Foundation Establishment stage, you're an honored member of my 'Star Moon Merchant Guild,' so your treatment will naturally be excellent. As for that flying sword, consider it a gift from me to celebrate your Foundation Establishment."

Li Yunjing is now wealthy and powerful, so what is a mere low-grade spiritual weapon flying sword to him?
Moreover, Ma Xingyuan held a high position in Li Yunjing's heart, being his first friend within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Li Yunjing was very happy that his friend had advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, which meant that Ma Xingyuan could keep up with him and help him out.

In Li Yunjing's heart, he didn't want the people around him to fall behind!

Of course, this is impossible. People have different talents and opportunities. Some people soar to great heights, while many more are buried in the sea of ​​people.

There is no way around it.

That's why Li Yunjing is always willing to lend a hand and provide assistance to those around him if they have any needs.

Upon hearing this, Ma Xingyuan beamed with joy and quickly cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you so much, Young Master Li! You are truly generous! I, Ma Xingyuan, will do anything for you, even go through fire and water!"

"Alright, stop joking! Since you've decided to go to the East China Sea, then prepare properly. Although there are many opportunities in the East China Sea, there are also many dangers, so don't be careless."

Li Yunjing shook his head. This fat man was still the same as before, never serious!

Ma Xingyuan patted his chest and said confidently, "Don't worry, Young Master Li, I, Ma Xingyuan, am at least the number one in the outer sect competition!"

"Alright, stop bragging! Go back and prepare properly. We'll set off in a few days."

Seeing his expression, Li Yunjing felt a little relieved and gave him some words of advice with a smile.

(End of this chapter)