Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 456 Renew the relationship
"So that's what it is!"

Li Yunjing nodded, pretending to be indifferent.

With Li Yunjing showing willingness to cooperate, the atmosphere at the subsequent banquet naturally became much more lively.

The girl from before was also pushed to Fu Chao by Li Yunjing, leaving only Ziyan by his side.

The atmosphere of the banquet gradually warmed up. The sixteen girls' graceful dance and melodious music seemed to transport the entire private room into a dreamlike world.

Fu Chao was clearly enjoying himself, chatting and laughing with the girl beside him, appearing quite relaxed.

Li Yunjing remained calm, speaking softly with Ziyan on the surface without going too far, at most hugging and cuddling, just playing along.

"Young master seems to have something on his mind? Perhaps you are dissatisfied with our hospitality?"

Ziyan seemed to sense Li Yunjing's absent-mindedness, so she gently poured him a cup of wine and asked softly.

"Miss Ziyan is overthinking it."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, picked up his wine glass, and said lightly, "I've never liked crowds, so I'm sorry to have troubled you, young lady."

"Young master is indeed extraordinary."

Ziyan's eyes sparkled as she chuckled, "However, since we're here at 'Yanyu Tower,' why not relax a bit? Life is short, so we should enjoy ourselves while we can."

“Miss Ziyan is right.”

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's heart stirred, and he asked, "However, I am quite curious about the origin of this 'Yanyu Tower'. Why has it risen to fame in such a short time?"

"Young master is indeed very thoughtful."

Ziyan was slightly taken aback, then covered her mouth and chuckled, "However, I am not very clear about these matters. I have only heard that the Lord has a powerful figure supporting him, which is why he can move around among the various forces with ease."

Li Yun nodded, pondering to himself.

As for whether Ziyan truly doesn't know or simply doesn't want to say?

That's a matter of opinion.

When you speak to someone, be seven parts truth and three parts falsehood!

He had long suspected that there was a larger force controlling "Yanyu Tower", and now Ziyan's words confirmed this.

However, he did not press the matter further and instead changed the subject.

If he continued to ask, it would arouse suspicion, which would be quite detrimental to Li Yunjing's search for Liu Ruyan's whereabouts.

In Li Yunjing's mind, there was a vague idea that the power behind "Yanyu Tower" was probably not weak.

Otherwise, how could the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" give face to the "Yanyu Tower" and open so many "Yanyu Towers" in the Ming Dynasty's cultivation world?
Therefore, Li Yunjing was unwilling to resort to force when facing "Yanyu Tower".

If it were another faction, Li Yunjing would have captured him long ago and subjected him to severe torture to extract a confession.

He had no interest in playing mind games with Ziyan.

Playing mind games is only effective against people of a certain level, or even more powerful ones!

In Li Yunjing's eyes, a Foundation Establishment cultivator like Ziyan was like an ant. He wanted to kill her, so he reached out and grabbed Ziyan's slender, white neck, and with a "crack," her life was over.

After a few rounds of drinks, Fu Chao was already quite drunk, and he was almost completely naked with the girl next to him!
Li Yunjing watched Fu Chao's intimate interactions with those girls, feeling helpless but also understanding that everyone has the right to choose their own way of life.

He didn't say much, just shook his head slightly, and continued chatting with Ziyan casually, trying to glean more useful information from her words.

Ziyan seemed to have noticed Li Yunjing's absent-mindedness, but she did not point it out. She continued to smile and talk, pouring him wine from time to time, or telling him some interesting stories about "Yanyu Tower" in a soft voice.

Her voice was soft and melodious, as if it had a magical power that made people relax unconsciously.

However, Li Yunjing remained on edge.

His purpose in coming here was not for pleasure, but to find Liu Ruyan's whereabouts.

Just then, the door to the private room was gently pushed open again, and a maid dressed in green walked in and whispered a few words in Ziyan's ear.

Upon hearing this, Ziyan's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

She turned to Li Yunjing and smiled, "Young master, the master of the tower invites you. Would you mind joining us for a chat?"

"OP?"

Li Yunjing's eyes flashed, and he asked in confusion.

"The thread starter! Hehe! Not some big shot behind the scenes..."

Ziyan chuckled softly, a meaningful look in her eyes.

She was a smart woman. She talked to Li Yunjing for so long, and Li Yunjing asked all sorts of questions, but he always kept asking about "Yanyu Tower". How could she not know that?

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, unconcerned that he had been seen through.

Anyway, he's thick-skinned, so he won't show any shame when exposed.

Li Yunjing nodded, stood up and said, "In that case, please lead the way, Miss Ziyan."

"Okay! I'll take you to the third floor!"

Ziyan smiled slightly, stood up, and led the way.

Seeing this, Fu Chao quickly called out, "Old Li, where are you going?"

Li Yunjing glanced back at him and said calmly, "I have some things to take care of. You can play for now, no need to wait for me."

Although Fu Chao was a little confused, seeing Li Yunjing's serious expression, he didn't ask any further questions and just waved his hand: "Then be careful."

As for worrying?

does not exist!
Putting aside Li Yunjing's unparalleled skills, just the fact that this is the "City of Glory" means that no one would dare to act recklessly here.
Whenever a major battle breaks out, the cultivators of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" will notice the anomaly and take action to suppress it.

Li Yunjing followed her out of the private room, through a quiet corridor, up to the third floor, and into a more secluded private room.

The interior is elegantly decorated and filled with fragrance, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace.

"Sir, please take a seat."

Ziyan smiled slightly and gestured for Li Yunjing to sit down.

After Li Yunjing sat down, he looked directly at Ziyan and said in a deep voice, "Miss Ziyan, when will the Master of the Pavilion appear?"

Ziyan smiled gently and said calmly, "Please wait a moment, young master. Before I go to invite the master over, I have something to give you!"

"Ok?"

Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of wariness flashed in his eyes: "What do you mean by that, young lady?"

Ziyan did not answer directly, but sighed softly: "Is Young Master looking for someone?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing was immediately overwhelmed with emotion.

He suppressed his excitement and said in a deep voice, "Does the young lady know her whereabouts?"

At this moment, Li Yunjing no longer cared how the other party knew his identity!

Ziyan nodded, a complex look in her eyes: "Liu Ruyan, she used to be a member of our 'Yanyu Tower'."

"Where is she?"

Upon hearing this name, Li Yunjing could no longer remain calm and abruptly stood up.

Ziyan shook her head, a hint of regret in her voice: "She has already left, and I don't know where she went. However, she left a letter before she left, asking me to give it to a person named Li Yunjing."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing felt both excited and disappointed.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I am Li Yunjing."

Ziyan took out a letter from her sleeve and handed it to Li Yunjing: "This is what she left for you."

Li Yunjing took the letter, his fingers trembling slightly.

He eagerly opened the envelope, only to find a few lines inside: "Young Master Li, this letter is as if I were here in person. I have already left, do not look for me. If fate allows, we will meet again. —Liu Ruyan!"

After reading the letter, Li Yunjing felt a mix of emotions.

This greatly disappointed Li Yunjing!
"Thank you, Miss Ziyan."

Li Yunjing put away the letter and nodded solemnly to Ziyan.

Ziyan smiled slightly and said calmly, "Young master, there's no need to be so polite. Liu Ruyan is my best sister, and I hope you can respect her choice."

Li Yunjing nodded, a determined glint in her eyes: "I understand. However, if given the chance, I still hope to see her again."

Ziyan didn't say anything more, only sighed softly: "Fate cannot be forced. Young Master Li, I'll go and invite the Master!"

Looking at the empty room, Li Yunjing's heart was filled with unease for a long time.

Although there were clues about Liu Ruyan's whereabouts, her departure filled him with regret.

"Huh? That's not right!"

Suddenly, Li Yunjing seemed to have thought of something!
There's no way Liu Ruyan could know my whereabouts! And since I haven't revealed my identity, how could Ziyan know me?

In a single sentence, he handed over the letter that Liu Ruyan had entrusted to him?
Isn't this a bit too casual?

Thinking of this, Li Yunjing smiled, having already figured out about 70-80% of the matter.

"Squeak..."

Sure enough, not long after, the sound of a door opening came from outside, and a charming voice said, "Young Master Li, were you looking for me?"

The voice was melodious and gentle, yet incredibly moving and pleasant to the ear.

Li Yunjing was slightly startled, thinking to himself, "It's Liu Ruyan's voice!"

As he looked over, he indeed saw a beautiful woman with a graceful figure walking in from outside the door.

This woman is none other than Liu Ruyan!

After many years, the woman's appearance remained unchanged, but compared to before, she now exuded an aura of great power.

Liu Ruyan walked towards Li Yunjing and said with a grin, "Don't you recognize me?"

"You!"

Looking at Liu Ruyan's charming appearance, Li Yunjing sighed helplessly.

The woman was draped in a light gauze draped with phoenix patterns, which still revealed her perfect figure even in the dim light.

Moreover, the light gauze actually accentuated Liu Ruyan's voluptuous and flawless hazy beauty.

Especially the various parts, which are partially hidden, add a lot of charm.

Li Yunjing originally wanted to complain a bit, but when he saw her beautiful eyes, her fair skin, and her charming appearance, how could he bear to complain?
Her stunning beauty and large, bright eyes were enough to soften even the toughest man.

"Don't be angry! I was just joking!"

Seemingly sensing Li Yunjing's displeasure, Liu Ruyan suddenly took the initiative to cling to him, wrapping her arms around his waist and boldly pressing her face against his chest. Her breath was sweet as she said in a coquettish voice, "If you're still angry, I'll let you punish me as you please!"

"You!"

With such a beautiful woman clinging to him, Li Yunjing's anger vanished.

Li Yunjing was surprised that after so many years, Liu Ruyan was still very friendly with him and bold as ever, daring to seduce him. This feeling was wonderful!
Li Yunjing was quite gratified; at least his concern for this woman hadn't been in vain!

At this moment, Li Yunjing had no time to think. Liu Ruyan used her skills one after another, and Li Yunjing felt a ball of fire burning fiercely.

A wave of numbness washed over him.
With the beauty throwing herself into his arms, what was there for Li Yunjing to hesitate about?
Li Yunjing naturally pulled Liu Ruyan's slender waist into his arms, fully expressing his longing for her after so many years apart.

……

That night, Fu Chao naturally couldn't find Li Yunjing.

Li Yunjing and Liu Ruyan, having been separated for a long time, were filled with affection and rekindled their past romance. Naturally, they wanted to make up for all the wonderful times they had missed over the years.

Especially since Liu Ruyan broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm and reached the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, she should have been ready to consummate her marriage long ago.

Li Yunjing had naturally reached his limit and could no longer tolerate it!
Half a month has passed since Li Yunjing entered the room, and they haven't come out of the room once.

Fu Chao wasn't worried about Li Yunjing's safety at first.

But as time went by and he didn't see his brother for a long time, the guy started to panic, fearing that something had happened to his brother!
Fu Chao was relieved only after sending a message using a "message token" and receiving a reply from Li Yunjing.

Fu Chao put his worries aside and, like Li Yunjing, indulged in the pleasures of love on the second floor.

One is as gentle as water; the other as fiery as fire. Intertwined, they reached the pinnacle of the "Mysterious Awakening Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Technique," even time seemed to stand still for them.

It wasn't until the morning of twenty days later that Li Yunjing finally woke up from his daze.

He looked down at Liu Ruyan, who was fast asleep in his arms, feeling both satisfied and complicated.

Although the gentle embrace of love is wonderful, he cannot indulge in it any longer; there are still many things waiting for him to deal with.

His own cultivation, the sect's great cause, and many other things all weighed on Li Yunjing's shoulders!
From the moment he chose to take charge of the great sect, Li Yunjing was mentally prepared for a tiring day!

Li Yunjing gently got up, put on his coat, and walked to the window.

Outside the window, the morning light was just beginning to break, and cultivators were already appearing on the streets.

As for "Yanyu Tower"?
Li Yunjing knew the rules of "Yanyu Tower"—it wasn't open during the day!
This brothel was eerily quiet; everyone seemed to be conserving their energy, preparing for the night's indulgence...

"you're awake?"

Behind her came Liu Ruyan's lazy, husky voice.

Li Yunjing turned around and saw Liu Ruyan leaning against the headboard, her face half-covered by a light veil. Her eyes and brows still held a hint of weariness, which only added to her charm.

He smiled slightly, walked to the bedside and sat down, and said softly, "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"I can't sleep without you by my side."

Liu Ruyan gently shook her head, reached out and held Li Yunjing's hand, and said softly.

"Ruyan, you've suffered all these years."

Li Yunjing felt a warmth in his heart, tightened his grip on her hand, and whispered something.

"Seeing you again makes it all worthwhile."

A hint of sadness flashed in Liu Ruyan's eyes, clearly recalling something unpleasant. However, it was all in the past. She had persevered, taken the initiative, and gained a certain degree of authority, which was worthwhile!
"Ruyan, why did you suddenly disappear back then? Where have you been all these years?"

Li Yunjing nodded, pondered for a moment, and finally asked the question that had been bothering him.

This was the first time in twenty days that Li Yunjing had asked about something serious!

Thinking of this, Li Yunjing felt secretly ashamed!

He really let his good looks distract him from his important business!

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan's expression changed slightly, as if she hesitated.

"Yun Jing, there are some things I can't tell you right now."

She lowered her head and whispered, "But I can assure you, I have never betrayed you, nor have I ever forgotten you."

My faction is no weaker than the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect,' but because sect rules forbid the disclosure of sect information outside, I hope you can understand.

Finally, Liu Ruyan added a sentence.

Li Yunjing frowned slightly. Although he had doubts, he didn't press the matter further when he saw the weakness in Liu Ruyan's eyes.

"Okay, I won't force you."

Li Yunjing said softly, "However, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you can tell me. I will always be by your side."

"Furthermore, my progress has exceeded your expectations!"

"Don't let my Foundation Establishment stage of eight fool you; I can actually kill a Golden Core stage cultivator at the seventh level!"

"Furthermore, I have gained the support of many Nascent Soul Realm elders within the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect,' and I have a great chance of winning the position of Sect Leader in the future!"

"So, you don't need to bear anything on your own!"

"Now, I can shelter you from the wind and rain!"

"The future will remain the same! Even more powerful!"

"I don't know which sect you belong to! But before the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect,' no force is feared by our sect!"

"The person who controls you behind the scenes probably wouldn't want to make enemies with my sect, right?"

Li Yunjing earnestly said everything he wanted to say.

"What!"

After hearing Li Yunjing's words, Liu Ruyan was dumbfounded.

Over the years, having arrived in the "City of Glory," Liu Ruyan naturally investigated some of Li Yunjing's affairs.

However, Li Yunjing had not visited the "City of Glory" for many years, resulting in a delay in receiving the latest and most accurate information.

Now, Liu Ruyan heard the most truthful information from Li Yunjing, and she was greatly surprised!
What Li Yunjing said was simply like a myth!

As Li Yunjing said, the day he ascends to the supreme throne of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", he will be the future supreme immortal!
Even in the entire Southern Continent, he is a first-rate figure!
At that time, if Li Yunjing gave an order, his sect really wouldn't dare to confront the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". Most likely, the sect would hand itself over to Li Yunjing!
There is a real chance that I will become Li Yunjing's woman in the future!
The thought that someone of Li Yunjing's status would still be thinking about him was unbearable!

Liu Ruyan was deeply moved!
Tears welled up in the beautiful woman's eyes, and she nodded gently: "Thank you, Yun Jing."

"No need to thank me! There's no need for such polite words between us."

Li Yunjing smiled, and the two exchanged a knowing smile, everything understood without a word.

"By the way! Have you been in any trouble lately? No matter which faction they come from, if anyone dares to cause you trouble, I'll make sure they suffer a terrible death!"

Li Yunjing seemed to remember something and asked with a smile.

(End of this chapter)