Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 427 Missed it?
Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi exchanged a glance and nodded.

Yan Yang's suggestion sounded good. They were new to the city and unfamiliar with "Sihai City," so having a reliable guide would certainly save them a lot of trouble.

"Let's go check out 'Yuelai Inn' first."

Li Yunjing said.

"Alright! Seniors, this way please!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Yang smiled and quickly led the way.

The three walked through the bustling streets and headed west of the city.

Shops lined both sides of the street, displaying a dazzling array of elixirs, magical artifacts, and talismans, with vendors' calls filling the air.

Occasionally, you can see some monks setting up stalls by the roadside, selling some strange and unusual things.

"This 'Four Seas City' is indeed prosperous, much more lively than the small towns we visited before."

Zhao Qi sighed softly.

"Truly remarkable, this is a city of trade!"

Li Yunjing nodded, his gaze sweeping across the street, a sense of awe washing over him.

The number of cultivators here far exceeded his expectations, and their cultivation levels were all quite high. Foundation Establishment cultivators were everywhere, and occasionally he could even sense the aura of a few Golden Core cultivators.

The prosperity here far surpasses that of "City of Glory", "Flying Cloud Island", and "Holy Sound Island".

Li Yunjing estimated that even if all three places were combined, they might not be as lively as "Sihai City".

Of course, he hadn't seen any top-tier treasures yet, so he couldn't assess the level of "Four Seas City," but in terms of sheer spectacle, it was the city he had ever seen.

In the world of cultivation, top-tier treasures can measure the level of a place!

If "Four Seas City" has many Tier 4 materials and frequently sells Tier 4 treasures, then "Four Seas City" doesn't need to say it itself; it is a top-tier city!

If it's limited to Tier 3 materials, then "Four Seas City" can only be described as "nothing special".

"You two seniors may not know this, but 'Four Seas City' is the headquarters of the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.' The Chamber of Commerce's influence extends to eight or nine sea areas, naturally attracting countless cultivators."

"Especially with the upcoming auction, even more people are coming."

Yan Yang led the way while explaining.

"I see."

Li Yun nodded and casually inquired about some details.

Yan Yang, that clever little devil, wasn't bragging. In the past six months, he had been able to give a general overview of the news about "Sihai City".

Of course, this kid's cultivation level is too low; he's only a Qi Refining Realm cultivator. Some of the information he has is just hearsay and only has reference value. As to how much truth there is, Li Yunjing will have to judge.

However, this was enough for Li Yunjing.

Ten low-grade spirit stones, what more could you want?
You should know that some organizations that sell information charge thousands or even tens of thousands of spirit stones for each piece of information!

After walking for about half an hour, the three of them finally arrived at the "Yuelai Inn" in the west of the city.

The inn is nestled among lush greenery, offering a tranquil environment that contrasts sharply with the hustle and bustle of the city center.

A simple plaque hangs at the entrance of the inn, bearing the four large characters "Yuelai Inn" in vigorous strokes, subtly exuding a spiritual charm.

"This inn is quiet amidst the hustle and bustle; it's quite interesting!"

Zhao Qi swept her divine sense over it and exclaimed in admiration.

Yan Yang stood at the door, pointed to the signboard, and smiled, "I'm glad you two seniors are satisfied. I know the manager here, and I can arrange a fine room for you."

Clearly, this falls within Yan Yang's business scope as well!
As long as he brings guests to the "Yuelai Inn", he can receive a considerable income from the innkeeper.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi naturally understood the ins and outs of this, but there was no need to point things out; taking it too seriously wouldn't be good for anyone.

As long as the conditions at "Yuelai Inn" are good and the price is reasonable, it doesn't matter where you stay.
The three entered the inn, and Yan Yang, familiar with the place, found the innkeeper.

The shopkeeper was a middle-aged man with a kind face. Upon seeing Yan Yang, he greeted him warmly: "Fellow Daoist Yan, it's been a long time. What brings you here today?"

“Business is coming!”

Yan Yang smiled and said, "Manager Li, I've brought two seniors to stay at the inn today, so please treat them well."

Upon hearing this, Manager Li glanced at Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi, and immediately adopted a respectful expression: "It is an honor for our humble establishment to have you two seniors here. May I ask what kind of rooms you would like to stay?"

"We'll book the entire courtyard until the auction ends!"

Li Yunjing glanced at the shopkeeper, who was at the ninth level of the Qi Refining Realm, and gave him a casual instruction.

"no problem!"

Manager Li was overjoyed upon hearing this; someone who could afford to rent an entire courtyard must be incredibly wealthy.

This income is quite substantial!

Yan Yang, standing to the side, also had a broad smile on his face; his kickback was even more substantial now.

Manager Li looked through the account book, found a suitable courtyard, and hurriedly said, "There are several courtyards in the back of my shop, each with three rooms and all the necessary cultivation facilities! The spiritual energy in the courtyards is rich and the environment is quiet, making them the most suitable for cultivation. Please follow me, seniors."

"Okay! Let's go take a look!"

Li Yunjing glanced at Zhao Qi, and seeing that she had no objections, he agreed.

Led by Manager Li, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi arrived at the backyard.

The backyard of "Yuelai Inn" is like a residential community, with many independent courtyards.

When Manager Li led Li Yunjing and the others to an empty courtyard, just as Manager Li had said, the courtyard was quiet and secluded, with a rich spiritual atmosphere, and several independent houses were scattered in a well-organized manner.

"Seniors, this courtyard is completely independent and equipped with an array to isolate it from the outside world, ensuring you will not be disturbed. This courtyard will cost three hundred low-grade spirit stones per day. What do you two think?"

Manager Li asked respectfully.

Three hundred low-grade spirit stones a day!
There are three months until the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" auction!
Wouldn't that mean paying 30,000 low-grade spirit stones?

Yan Yang, who was listening to the shopkeeper's words, couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. That was too ruthless!
With so many spirit stones, he could easily reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, Li Yunjing listened to the shopkeeper's words with a calm expression, nodded slightly, and casually replied, "This set will do! Here are 30,000 spirit stones, take it!"

As he spoke, Li Yunjing casually tossed out a bag of spirit stones.

Manager Li took the document and immediately beamed with joy: "Thank you, seniors! If you need anything, please feel free to ask."

After arranging accommodations, Li Yunjing told Yan Yang to come over the next morning.

Yan Yang then happily took his leave.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi entered the courtyard and found it to be very elegantly furnished, with tables, chairs, beds, and even a small spirit-gathering array that could gather the surrounding spiritual energy.

"These spirit stones were well spent."

Zhao Qi said with satisfaction.

"You get what you pay for! The conditions here are acceptable!"

Li Yunjing smiled, walked to the window, and opened it. He found that there was a bamboo forest outside the window. A gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves, making people feel relaxed and happy.

"What do we do next?"

Zhao Qi asked.

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment and said, "Rest for one night, and tomorrow we'll inquire about the details of the auction! Also, spend three months shopping! Buy everything you need! You also need to prepare for Core Formation, so buy whatever you need, I'll pay for everything!"

Having made a fortune, Li Yunjing spoke with great confidence!
"Ok!"

Zhao Qi nodded: "Let's see if there are any suitable ice-type spiritual items. If there are, I won't be polite!"

After tidying up briefly, the two sat down to meditate and cultivate.

The next morning, not long after Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi woke up, Yan Yang was already standing outside the door.

Guided by Yan Yang, Li Yunjing and his companion followed the flow of people toward the headquarters of the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce".

Along the way, they heard many rumors about the auction.

It is said that many rare treasures will appear at this auction, including a legendary ancient magic weapon.

"An ancient magical artifact?"

Li Yunjing's heart stirred. If there really was such a treasure, then this auction would be extraordinary.

Li Yunjing himself possessed several ancient magic treasures, and he knew their power well. Even Nascent Soul cultivators would fight tooth and nail for such treasures!

That means this auction will definitely be high-class.

It's unknown how many Nascent Soul Realm experts will appear at the auction on the day of the auction.

As the three of them walked and talked, they suddenly heard a commotion ahead.

Li Yunjing looked up and saw a group of people gathered together, seemingly watching something interesting.

"Let's go over and have a look."

Li Yunjing said.

Li Yunjing and his two companions squeezed through the crowd and found a young man lying on the ground, dressed in tattered clothes, pale-faced, and seemingly seriously injured.

Before him stood several cultivators dressed in fine robes, coldly watching him.

"Kid, you dare to steal in 'Four Seas City'? You're asking for trouble!"

One of the richly dressed monks sneered.

The young man struggled to lift his head and gritted his teeth, saying, "I didn't steal anything! It's mine!"

"Hmph, still dare to argue!"

The elegantly dressed cultivator kicked the young man, who immediately coughed up blood and became even weaker. Li Yunjing suddenly heard someone whispering beside him, "This young man is really unlucky; he actually messed with the 'Flying Dragon Gang.' I heard he stole a magic weapon from the 'Flying Dragon Gang' and was caught red-handed."

"What kind of magic weapon? Surely not?"

Another person asked doubtfully.

"Hehe, you don't know this, this young man is a rogue cultivator with no background. Who knows the origin of that magic weapon? He was targeted by the 'Flying Dragon Gang' and naturally didn't get away with it."

The person who spoke earlier winked and made a gesture, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Everyone around understood what was going on.

The gazes directed at the young man were tinged with pity, but as for taking the lead?

forget about it!

The "Flying Dragon Gang" is quite powerful, with a Golden Core cultivator in charge.

No one was willing to offend the "Flying Dragon Gang" for the sake of a mere Qi Refining Realm cultivator.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing understood.

It seems this young man has acquired something valuable, which has caught the eye of the "Flying Dragon Gang."

In the world of cultivation, such things are commonplace.

Li Yunjing naturally wouldn't lend a hand; he had no interest in getting involved in such trouble.

Just as Li Yunjing was about to leave, he heard Zhao Qi whisper, "Husband, look at the jade pendant in that young man's hand."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's gaze fell on the young man's hand, where he was indeed tightly gripping an ancient jade pendant that faintly emitted a spiritual light.

"That jade pendant... seems to be more than just ordinary."

Li Yunjing said in a low voice.

Zhao Qi nodded: "Should we lend him a hand?"

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment, then finally nodded: "Okay!"

He pushed through the crowd, stepped forward, and said to the group of ornately dressed cultivators, "Fellow Daoists, what mistake has this young man made that warrants such treatment?"

Upon hearing this, the several elegantly dressed cultivators turned to look at Li Yunjing. Seeing that he and Zhao Qi possessed extraordinary bearing and unfathomable cultivation, they immediately restrained their arrogance.

“Fellow Daoist, this person stole the jade pendant from our sect. We were just following the rules.”

One of the monks in fine clothes said.

"is it?"

Li Yunjing said calmly, "This jade pendant looks familiar to me. I'll take it!"

"you……"

The group of elegantly dressed cultivators exchanged glances, seemingly hesitant.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi's cultivation levels were revealed, displaying the powerful aura of the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. In the eyes of these "Flying Dragon Gang" cultivators, they were already extremely remarkable figures.

They noticed the difference in the jade pendant and wanted to possess it.

However, when a powerful figure like Li Yunjing arrived, these cowardly "Flying Dragon Gang" disciples, who bullied the weak and feared the strong, completely cowered and dared not compete.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the crowd: "Fellow Daoists, why offend the 'Flying Dragon Gang' for the sake of an unrelated person?"

Li Yunjing turned his head and saw a middle-aged man in a green robe walking over with a faint smile on his face.

"Who is this?"

Li Yunjing asked.

The man in the green robe cupped his hands and said, "I am an elder of the 'Four Flying Dragons Gang,' surnamed Chen. If you two need anything, please feel free to come to me. Why ruin our relationship over a petty thief?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing sneered inwardly.

Elder Chen was being polite on the surface, but in reality, he was warning them not to meddle in other people's business.

"Elder Chen, this young man has already said that he did not steal anything from you!"

"Your men must have made a mistake!"

"Since I've run into this situation, how about this: I'll compensate him on his behalf?"

Li Yunjing said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Elder Chen's eyes flashed with surprise, then he smiled and said, "Since you are so generous, then of course there is no problem."

Elder Chen just arrived; we don't know what magic weapon they got into a dispute about.

The members of the "Flying Dragon Gang" were of low strength, but they could tell that the jade pendant seemed to be a valuable item.

They couldn't quite explain why it was so good.

Li Yunjing casually tossed out a mid-grade spirit stone. Elder Chen caught it, glanced at it, and immediately beamed with joy: "Fellow Daoist is indeed straightforward! In that case, let's let this matter rest."

He was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he felt that he had already made a huge profit by extorting a mid-grade spirit stone in just a few words.

After saying these polite words, the man waved his hand, and the several elegantly dressed cultivators retreated.

Li Yunjing walked over to the young man and helped him up: "Young man, are you alright?"

The young man struggled to his feet and looked at Li Yunjing with gratitude: "Thank you so much for saving me, senior! I have no way to repay you!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand: "It was nothing, no need to be so polite. However, I've taken a liking to your jade pendant! I can offer some spirit stones to exchange for it!"

Upon hearing Li Yunjing's words, the young man's heart skipped a beat. It was truly a case of misfortunes never coming singly!
The people who had just escaped from the "Flying Dragon Gang" were stopped by the man and woman in front of them.

The young man stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and gave a bitter smile: "I'm just a rogue cultivator, and that jade pendant is a family heirloom, it's not worth much..."

"hehe!"

Li Yunjing nodded, but inwardly he was quite unconvinced.

A monk's mouth is a deceitful devil.

No one told the truth.

The kid in front of me is the same!
"What's your name?"

Li Yunjing pulled the other person away, asking questions as they walked.

Zhao Qi then unleashed her aura, scaring away the surrounding onlookers.

Yan Yang, on the other hand, followed behind the three of them like a transparent person, neither too close nor too far. He didn't want the people of the "Flying Dragon Gang" to think that he was in cahoots with Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi!

These big shots cause trouble, and the "Flying Dragon Gang" members don't dare to retaliate. They might just vent their anger on small fry like him.

Yan Yang, as a nobody, was able to thrive in "Sihai City" because of his ability to protect himself and assess the situation.

"My surname is Lin, and my given name is Xuan."

Seeing how capable Zhao Qi was, the young man was startled and said respectfully.

"Lin Xuan, what are your plans next?"

Li Yunjing asked.

Lin Xuan shook his head: "I have nowhere to go, so I can only take it one step at a time."

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "How about this, let me see the jade pendant! I'll give you a fair price and guarantee you a smooth Foundation Establishment, how about it?"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan's face lit up with joy: "Thank you, senior! I'm willing!"

No Qi Refining cultivator can resist the temptation of Foundation Establishment!

Originally, Lin Xuan did not want to sell his family heirloom to Li Yunjing.

However, when he heard that Li Yunjing was willing to give him the resources to build a foundation, he wavered.

If our ancestors were alive, they would surely have agreed with satisfaction.
After all, Lin Xuan's ancestors had all died out, and he was the only son left in the entire family.

When he dies, there will be nothing left.

If Lin Xuan can establish his foundation, he can live for 500 years!
Even if there's no future in cultivation after such a long period of time, one can still marry, have children, and pass on a small family of cultivators.

The temptation is too great.

This made it impossible for Lin Xuan to refuse Li Yunjing's conditions!

"It's too crowded here, let's go! Let's find a restaurant, grab something to eat, and chat while we eat!"

Li Yunjing nodded, then turned to Zhao Qi and said, "Let's go."

Zhao Qi smiled slightly and didn't say anything more.

Three people were in front and one person was behind. The four of them left the crowd and walked towards a restaurant on the side of the street.

On the way, Lin Xuan couldn't help but ask, "Are you really giving me the chance to establish my foundation?"

"Of course!"

Li Yunjing nodded: "I'll give you at least one Foundation Establishment Pill."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something but dared not speak.

For cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm, the Foundation Establishment Pill is practically the supreme holy medicine!

(End of this chapter)