Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 537 Li Yunjing's Thoughts (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Of course, the Yu family's formations, restrictions, and feng shui layout are far inferior to those of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

At least the three strongholds where Li Yunjing usually resides are much better than the Yu family's ancestral home.

The Seven Star Palace, the White Tiger Hall, and the Black Tortoise Hall all contain secret realms!

A series of interconnected formations, including top-tier "puppet mechanical beasts," tens of thousands of soldiers, densely packed restrictions, and countless rare and precious materials...

In terms of level, the Yu family is considered quite good if they can match the inner hall of the northern part of the "Shenxiao Mountain Range".

Upon reaching the backyard, a hundred-meter-high bronze tower pierces the sky.

A fierce wind howled atop the tower, and flashes of lightning could be faintly seen.

"This is the 'Heavenly Thunder Tempering Tower'."

Yu Zhenshan lowered his voice, "During thunderstorms, this tower can draw in the power of lightning and control it to a minute degree. Disciples of the Yu family can then undergo the tempering of lightning here, depending on their cultivation level."

"Yes, Not Bad!"

Upon seeing this, Li Yunjing nodded in approval.

Thunderous body tempering is not uncommon in the cultivation world.

Given the close relationship between the Yu family and the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," it was not unexpected that they could come up with some body-refining methods.

What pleased Li Yunjing was that the method used by the Yu family was not the method of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

This is what a relationship should be!
This shows that although the people in the Yu family who joined the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" learned a lot of skills in the sect, they did not use them to benefit their family!
This made Li Yunjing feel very comfortable!
As for whether it's true that no one has benefited, or whether it's a case of saying one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes?
If Li Yunjing were to succeed as the supreme leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", he would naturally conduct a large-scale investigation of all the major families!
He was close to Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi, and they were indeed family, but he didn't have a very deep relationship with the Yu and Lü families.

From the day Li Yunjing entered the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", he gradually came to regard the sect as his home.

The interests of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" outweigh everything else!
Anyone who harbors the idea of ​​draining the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to enrich their own family will be dealt with ruthlessly, their family property confiscated and their clan exterminated without mercy!

Even the Yu and Lü families are no exception!
At worst, we can give Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi's direct descendants a way out!
This is a matter of firm stance!
No one is an exception!

At this moment, he felt somewhat relieved. However, just in case, after marrying Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi, he solemnly warned the two women to convey his intentions to the Yu and Lü families.

When the time comes and the executioner's blade falls, don't blame yourself for not warning you!
Yu Zhenshan, Yu Mingyuan, Yu Zongzhe, a group of elders of the Yu family, and the pride of the Yu family surrounded Li Yunjing as he continued his tour.

As for the women of the Yu family, it seems none of them came out.

As for whether it was the Yu family's rules or something else, Li Yunjing naturally had no idea.

He had no interest in how the women in the Yu family lived or what their status was.

These are other people's family matters, and it's none of his business as their "son-in-law".

Passing through the winding corridor, the three characters "Tingsong Pavilion" on the gilded plaque come into view.

Yu Zhenshan raised his hand and pushed open the carved wooden door, and the aroma of tea mixed with sandalwood wafted towards him.

A man and a woman were seated in the main seats of the hall.

To the left was a middle-aged woman with graying temples, dressed in a gold-threaded peony brocade dress with butterflies and flowers on the hem. As she stood up, her lotus-like steps shone brightly.

This woman's face was as smooth and lustrous as mutton fat jade, with a red gold gemstone on her forehead, pearls hanging from her hair ornaments, phoenix eyes that held a hint of power, and a cinnabar mole at the corner of her eye that added a touch of glamour.

It was Yu Yunyi's mother, Shen Yurou, and sitting in the sandalwood chair next to her was Yu Yunyi's father, Yu Zhenhai.

Yu Zhenhai has a lean face, and fine lines are visible at the corners of his eyes, but this only adds to his air of composure and elegance.

A faint mark between his brows is a trace left by years of frowning.

Yu Zhenhai leaned against the jade table, wearing a plain silk robe with wide sleeves. The robe had faint ink-wash cloud patterns embroidered on the hem. There was no gold or jade on his body, except for a white jade dragon pendant at his waist, which was warm and shiny.

Both this person and Shen Yurou are exceptionally beautiful!
Both of them were highly skilled, each at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Clearly, both of them were exceptionally outstanding individuals within the Yu family's direct line.

"No wonder Yunyi is such a beautiful woman; it turns out my father-in-law and mother-in-law are no ordinary people either!"

Thinking to himself, Li Yunjing saw the two of them stand up, so he quickly straightened his clothes, clasped his hands in a respectful salute, and the dragon and tiger patterns embroidered on his "Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Taoist Robe" appeared and disappeared with his movements.

"Junior Li Yunjing greets Uncle Yu and Aunt Shen."

When facing Yunyi's parents, Li Yunjing appeared very gentle, his attitude revealing a hint of respect for his elders.

This was not the time for him to show off his power, nor was it a suitable opportunity to display the majesty of a hegemon.

Shen Yurou looked the young man up and down. Seeing his upright posture like a pine tree and his clear and open eyes when he bowed, she couldn't help but nod slightly.

Yu Zhenhai stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "Nephew, there's no need for such formalities."

This was arguably the most courageous thing Yu Zhenhai ever said in his life.

If it weren't for Yu Yunyi's connection, he would definitely be kneeling right now.

After all, Li Yunjing was highly skilled and of noble status, and not someone that a mere member of the Yu family would dare to offend.

"This is a third-tier 'Breakthrough Pill' that I refined, along with a third-tier 'Purple Mansion Condensation Pill'. Uncle and Aunt, taking these will stabilize your cultivation and help you break through to the Golden Core Realm as soon as possible."

Li Yunjing then straightened up, pulled out two jade boxes from his sleeve, and presented them with both hands.

The two had already discussed it beforehand. Li Yunjing's proposal was already a great honor for the Yu family, so they naturally dared not accept the gifts lightly.

However, upon seeing that each of the two jade boxes contained a bottle of third-grade pills, the two hesitated.

These two bottles of pills were extremely important to them.

Finally, after a moment of silence, the two looked at each other, succumbed to temptation, and accepted the gift.

As for the rest of the Yu family, they looked at Yu Zhenhai and Shen Yurou with envy, lamenting that the daughter Li Yunjing had taken a liking to was not their child!
This is life!
As for their designs on Yu Zhenhai and Shen Yurou's elixirs?
Not to mention Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi are not to be trifled with, even Yu Zhenhai and Shen Yurou are core members of the Yu family, the most direct descendants.

The Yu family's ancestor is also in seclusion. The current head of the family, Yu Zhenshan, is Yu Zhenhai's elder brother. Who can afford to offend him?
Otherwise, would the spot to become a true disciple of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" have fallen to Yu Yunyi?

Shen Yurou took the jade box, and as soon as the lid was opened, a strange fragrance wafted out. The pills inside the box shimmered with a warm luster, and one could even faintly hear the roars of dragons and tigers.

Yu Zhenhai's gaze sharpened. Even the elders of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" might not be able to easily obtain pills of this quality.

As a family renowned for alchemy, the Yu family naturally knew their stuff and recognized that these were all seventh-grade pills!

It seems this son-in-law is also a master alchemist!
"My dear nephew, you are so thoughtful."

Yu Zhenhai put the jade box into his sleeve, his tone softened, and he gestured for Li Yunjing to sit down. "We fully approve of this marriage! The entire Yu family also hopes that Yunyi can be with our nephew."

"Yes! As for how to arrange the wedding, the entire Yu family will follow the son-in-law's arrangements!"

Shen Yurou also spoke with a smile.

"Uncle and Aunt, don't worry."

Li Yunjing bowed in thanks, then sat upright in his chair, his back straight but not stiff: "The Sect Leader has agreed to let the sect handle the wedding. However, there are some details that still need to be discussed with the two elders."

As he spoke, a faint light emanated from his palm, and a miniature model of "Chaoyang Peak" floated on the table. "The wedding will be held at 'Chaoyang Peak,' and I have arranged for someone to make the arrangements to ensure everything goes perfectly."

As for the location of the wedding, why wasn't it Li Yunjing's territory, or "Shenxiao Peak"?
That's for the sake of secrecy, of course!

"Seven Star Peak" and "Shenxiao Peak" are among the most important peaks of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

On the day of Li Yunjing's wedding, chaos reigned. Countless people from the entire "Great Ming Cultivation World" came to pay their respects, and countless spies tried to sneak in to find out what was going on.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect could only arrange the wedding at Yu Yunyi's Daoist temple.

As for where Lü Ruoxi is?

That's "Jade Maiden Peak"!
Some of the Taoist nuns in there are extremely perverted!
Even Li Yunjing doesn't go there often!
Want to hold your wedding at their dojo?

These deformed noses aren't noses, and these deformed eyes aren't eyes; Li Yunjing couldn't stand them.

Naturally, this was also excluded.

Seeing that he had acted so well, Shen Yurou was satisfied and personally poured him some spiritual tea: "Yunyi often mentions you, saying that you treat her very well."

Her gaze was gentle. "Although he is a cultivator, his wedding should still be a lively affair."

"Don't worry, Auntie, I will definitely give Yunyi a wedding she will never forget."

Li Yunjing held the teacup with both hands, lowered his head slightly to avoid Shen Yurou's gaze, and said with a smile.

“Nephew.” Shen Yurou gestured for him to enter. “This is ‘Nine Heavens Cloud Dew’ that Yunyi brought back from the sect. She specifically instructed me to save it for today.”

Li Yunjing accepted the cup with both hands and noticed the starlight swirling on the cup's surface. He then realized that this tea needed to be brewed with the sect's spiritual spring water, which explained why the aroma of the tea carried traces of thunderous power.

"According to custom, the bride's family should propose betrothal gifts first, but my nephew's status is special."

Yu Zhenshan coughed lightly and took out a gold-embossed gift list from his sleeve.

His gaze swept over the three intertwined tokens at Li Yunjing's waist, his eyes gleaming. "I wonder what arrangements the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' has for the betrothal gifts?"

Li Yunjing put down his teacup, lightly tapped the table with his fingertips, and four beams of light shot out from his sleeves, hovering in the air in a square formation.

A jade slip shimmering with blue light, a bronze alchemy furnace wrapped with silver threads, a jade box with floating ice crystals, and an ancient seal exuding the aura of the five elements.

Each treasure exuded a chilling aura, causing the candlelight in the hall to flicker slightly.

"These are four betrothal gifts specially approved by the Sect Leader."

Li Yunjing flicked his finger at the jade slip, and countless golden runes swirled like a river of stars.

"This jade slip is my own understanding of the 'Way of the Five Elements,' which records my insights into the Great Way of the Five Elements."

Li Yunjing explained, "You can treat this as a family inheritance technique, which is very beneficial to spiritual roots of all five elements!"

Upon hearing this, everyone stared at Li Yunjing, who was speaking eloquently, dumbfounded.

The Yu family never expected that Li Yunjing would actually give away his own insights into the "Five Elements Great Dao"!
As Yu Yunyi's man, the Yu family naturally paid close attention to him, knowing that he started his career with the Five Elements Spiritual Root.

Li Yunjing's "Five Elements Divine Fist" is quite famous in the "Great Ming Cultivation World".

The fact that Li Yunjing was able to teach his family his signature skills is enough to prove his feelings for Yunyi.

Before the crowd's shock had subsided, Li Yunjing made them gasp again!

"This 'Nine Heavens Burning Furnace' can refine seventh or eighth-grade pills comparable to those made by sect elders."

Before he finished speaking, the bronze alchemy furnace suddenly hummed, and a phantom image of a phoenix spreading its wings and about to take flight appeared on the furnace body.

Shen Yurou nearly dropped the teacup in her hand, and Yu Zhenhai's beard trembled slightly with shock.

Seventh or eighth grade pills mean that they can help cultivators break through the barriers of their cultivation realm.

Even within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," this third-grade low-level alchemy furnace is a highly prized treasure.

But now it was being given away as a betrothal gift, leaving the Yu family feeling as if they were in a dream.

They were starting to doubt whether they had even heard what Li Yunjing was saying.

What's even more awe-inspiring is the seal, on which the four symbols carved slowly rotate, causing the void to ripple like water waves, and faintly emanating the sounds of dragons roaring and tigers howling.

"This is."

Yu Zhenshan's Adam's apple bobbed.

The other members of the Yu family also looked at Li Yunjing with curiosity, wanting to hear his explanation.

"This is the 'Mountain Suppressing Seal,' unparalleled in both offense and defense. It is a powerful artifact among treasures, comparable to a mountain!"

Li Yunjing raised his hand and gently stroked the seal. The magical artifact suddenly shone with golden light. "I know it is not easy for the Yu family to guard Yueming City. Consider this seal as my sincerity to my in-laws."

Finally, he pointed to the jade box, where three crystal-clear "Dragon Breath Pills" were faintly visible amidst the swirling cold mist.

"This is a dragon clan elixir, capable of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones. I will give it to the younger generation in the clan who need it."

Finally, Li Yunjing mentioned the dragon clan's treasures, thus completing the introduction of all the betrothal gifts.

These four treasures, along with the gifts Li Yunjing had previously presented, thoroughly shocked the Yu family.

The room was completely silent, except for the sound of rapid breathing.

The elders and direct descendants of the Yu family all stood up, and their gazes toward Li Yunjing changed from scrutiny as elders to awe.

Shen Yurou's eyes reddened slightly. She had never imagined that the Shenxiao Dao Sect would offer such a generous gift. Any one of these treasures would be enough to make second-rate sects fight tooth and nail for them, but now they had all become her daughter's dowry.

"Such a generous gift from my dear nephew."

Yu Zhenhai's voice trembled as he crumpled the gift list into a ball and threw it into the air. "If the Yu family mentions the bride price again, they will be ungrateful!"

He slammed his hand on the table, causing the spirit tea to splash everywhere. "From today onwards, Yunyi will be in your care!"

"With a son-in-law like you, I believe Yunyi will definitely be happy!"

A sudden gust of wind swept past outside the hall. The young prodigies of the Yu family crowded around the carved window lattice to look out. When they saw the spatial ripples stirred up by the Four Symbols Seal, several young cultivators whispered excitedly.

Among them, the most eye-catching genius girl, Yu Qingyao, stared at Li Yunjing's back with shining eyes.

It is an instinctive worship of the strong, and even more so, a yearning for the profound Dao.

"Quickly! Bring the thousand-year-old jade bed, a treasure of the clan, here!"

Yu Zhenhai suddenly shouted, "Nephew, you have come from afar, make sure you stay comfortably!"

He then whispered a few words to the steward, and a moment later, the restrictions on the Yu family storeroom were suddenly lifted, and thirty-six boxes of spirit stones were moved to the front of the hall. "These spirit stones are for Yunyi's dowry. I hope my nephew will not refuse!"

Shen Yurou wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and personally presented the teacup to Li Yunjing. This time, the surface of the spiritual tea condensed into a lotus-shaped spiritual energy: "From now on, my son-in-law will be the backbone of the Yu family. If there is anything we can do to help you, just ask!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the younger generation in the hall shouted in unison, their cries of "Greetings, son-in-law!" so loud that the supplies seemed to shake.

"Please, everyone, there's no need for such formalities. We're all family here."

Li Yunjing rose and gently supported them, his magical power transforming into invisible waves that lifted everyone up. This effortless control only amplified the awe in the hearts of the Yu family members.

At this moment, Li Yunjing's gaze suddenly fell on the butler!
"Manager Li!"

Li Yunjing ignored the Yu family members and looked at Steward Li.

It had been nearly forty years since I last saw him, and Steward Li had aged considerably.

Steward Li stood hunched over in the corner of the hall, his white hair like frost, draped over his dark blue robe, and the deep wrinkles on his face seemed to bear the marks of time.

Those hands that once deftly served tea and water are now covered with age spots.

The master whom Li Yunjing once looked up to is now very old.

Steward Li's talent is not particularly outstanding, nor is he a direct descendant of the Yu family, so naturally he will not receive special cultivation.

Now, forty years later, Steward Li's cultivation level is still at the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm!

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he has no chance of breaking through to the Golden Core Realm!

Within the Yu family, he was also marginalized, no longer the head steward, but just an ordinary butler.

If it weren't for his great contributions and the fact that he had worked with many important figures in the Yu family, he would probably have retired directly and would no longer have the Yu family's resources to support him.

At this moment, a hint of surprise flashed in Steward Li's cloudy eyes, but he hurriedly lowered his head, seemingly afraid to meet Li Yunjing's gaze. He had lost the air of ease and confidence he had when chatting and laughing with Li Yunjing.

"This old servant dares not accept such a address from the son-in-law."

Manager Li's voice was so hoarse it sounded like it had been sanded, and he had to take several breaths after each word.

The middle-aged man who was once upright and sharp-eyed now struggles to even straighten his back.

Many of Yu's family members looked at the elderly man, whose potential seemed to have been exhausted, with curiosity!

Steward Li shouldn't have gone to such lengths!
However, he had been seriously injured for the sake of the Yu family, which damaged his very essence. In addition, he was already four hundred years old and had long entered the end of his life.

Even some of the younger generation in the Yu family don't think much of this steward anymore.

I never expected that he would know the son-in-law.
Li Yunjing was excited and didn't care about anything else. He strode forward, and the gust of wind from the hem of his robe overturned the gift list on the ground.

At that moment, he only had eyes for this old man!

He almost died on his way to the Shenxiao Mountains back then.

If it weren't for Yu Yunyi and Steward Li's rescue, he wouldn't be enjoying his current success.
Li Yunjing's motto is always: "If you treat me with respect, I will repay you with even greater respect!"
He only crossed paths with this old man twice, but his place in Li Yunjing's heart was no less than that of his friends such as Fu Chao and Ma Xingyuan!
(End of this chapter)