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Chapter 550 The Shock of Master Liehuo (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Have it!"

He spun around twice, his wide sleeves whistling through the air, then suddenly slapped his forehead: "Before they attack, I'll transfer the business and find someone to take over!"

"enough!"

Li Yunjing slammed his hand heavily on the counter, making the teaware clatter. "We're in a dire situation and you're still trying to shirk responsibility? Has your brain been ruined by 'Jade Dew Brew'?"

"The Shenxiao Dao Sect is exactly lacking a well-informed businessman like you!"

He grabbed Ma Xingyuan by the collar, lifting the ball of flesh off the ground. "Come back with me this time, and you'll be in charge of coordinating the allocation of supplies among the various sects!"

"Master Li! You're trying to kill me!"

Ma Xingyuan's eyes widened, his thick cheeks trembling uncontrollably: "I have neither cultivation nor qualifications, wouldn't going there be suicide?"

"I have ten whole chests of spirit stones here, they're all yours!"

He struggled to point to a hidden compartment behind the counter, "Can't I buy a way to survive?"

Stop fooling around! I've got your back!

Li Yunjing rolled her eyes, released her hand and let Ma Xingyuan slump back into the armchair: "Go pack up quickly, take all the resources you can, organize the shops, and arrange the handover! Once we get a reply from Fairy Shengyin, we'll set off immediately!"

"If you don't behave!"

As he spoke, he conjured a wisp of "Samadhi True Fire" at his fingertips and waved it near Ma Xingyuan's nose. "I'll use all this fat of yours to render oil. I've heard that fat men's oil tinderboxes are the most effective."

"Look at what you're saying!"

Ma Xingyuan patted his round belly, wobbled to his feet, and said, "I, Ma Xingyuan, may not have much else, but I'm the most obedient. I'll go and do it right away!"

Ma Xingyuan, swaying his round body, darted into the back room. In no time, he returned with a dozen or so men carrying out sandalwood boxes covered with runes.

The moment the lid of the box was opened, the unique lustrous light of the spirit stones poured out, illuminating the entire shop as bright as day. The mid-grade spirit stones mixed in even shimmered with tiny golden light, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

"Master Li, look! There are thirty boxes here filled with spirit stones! The rest are spirit materials, spirit artifacts, pills, and talismans!"

Ma Xingyuan wiped the sweat from his forehead, slammed his thick hand heavily on the edge of the box, causing the spirit stones to collide and make a crisp sound. "I've already prepared a backup plan; these supplies can be taken away at any time!"

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over the mountain of boxes, and he nodded slightly. Suddenly, he noticed a wooden frame covered with a black cloth in the corner: "What's that?"

"No, it's nothing!"

Ma Xingyuan's expression changed drastically, and he pounced on the object like a fat cat whose tail had been stepped on, protecting it: "They're just some broken magical artifacts..."

"Let me see!"

Before he could finish speaking, Wen Bin strode forward and lifted the black cloth, revealing three arrows that shimmered with an eerie purple light, their tips covered with twisted runes.

"The Netherworld Soul-Chasing Arrow?!"

Wen Bin's pupils shrank sharply. "This is a heretical magical artifact that is strictly prohibited. Where did you get it?"

Ma Xingyuan chuckled twice, forcing a fawning expression onto his fat face: "Well, there was a mysterious customer last month... Mr. Li, please let me explain!"

"Fat!"

Li Yunjing snorted coldly, and his "Samadhi True Fire" transformed into chains that bound the arrow, instantly incinerating it into dust: "Don't let me find this kind of thing again."

"sure!"

The fat man wiped the sweat from his face and nodded repeatedly in assurance.

In the East China Sea, a place rife with counterfeiters, the rejection of demonic cultivators is not obvious. Under his management, "Star Moon Trading Company No. 5 Store" also frequently does business with demonic cultivators.

Ma Xingyuan welcomes anyone who wants quick money.

He was caught red-handed by Li Yunjing, which almost scared him to death.

Ma Xingyuan is the head manager of the "Star Moon Trading Company" and does run many shops, but his main identity is a disciple of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"!

Li Yunjing witnessed this violation of the rules of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

If it were a disciple of the "Enforcement Hall," Ma Xingyuan would certainly be severely punished, and in serious cases, he might even be sent to the "Divine Prison" for reformation.

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the shop, and a white-robed disciple of the "Holy Sound Sect" rushed in: "Senior Li, the sect leader requests your presence! The preparations for the Alliance Conference have been finalized, and tomorrow our sect leader will personally go to 'Flying Cloud Island' to discuss important matters with True Person Flying Cloud!"

"Hurry up with the handover. Once I get back, we'll set off immediately."

Li Yunjing's expression hardened, and he turned to look at Ma Xingyuan.

"rest assured!"

Ma Xingyuan immediately straightened his back, his round belly jiggling with the movement: "Once you come back, I'll be able to get things done!"

"All right!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand, and the "storage ring" shone brightly. Boxes of spirit stones, spiritual materials, magic weapons, and talismans vanished into thin air. "I'll take these supplies with me!"

After saying that, Li Yunjing and Wen Bin left with the disciples of the "Holy Sound Sect".

Watching Master Li's departing figure, Ma Xingyuan staggered towards the accounting room, his wide robe billowing behind him like round sails. He could be faintly heard muttering, "Now look what's happened, from the richest man in Donghai to a errand boy..."

When Li Yunjing stepped into the "Heavenly Sound Pavilion", the Holy Sound Fairy was playing a jade flute. The ethereal music echoed in the hall, but it could not hide the solemnity between her brows.

Upon seeing Li Yunjing arrive, she raised her hand to silence him, her gaze sweeping over his storage ring as she calmly asked, "Fellow Daoist Li, is the preparation of supplies going smoothly?"

"Thank you for your concern, Master. The moving is almost complete."

Li Yunjing clasped his hands in a fist salute and said with a smile, "After I finish talking with the sect leader, I will return to the Southern Heaven Continent."

He vaguely mentioned taking people away, and the Fairy of Holy Sound slammed her jade flute heavily on the table, startling the whole room with an echo.

"I used my great supernatural powers to exchange a few words with Master Feiyun."

She rose and paced, her moon-white skirt sweeping across the ground. "The matter is indeed extremely urgent."

Before she finished speaking, a flash of light appeared outside the hall, and Liao Wanqing strode in carrying a vermilion wooden box, her temples slightly disheveled, clearly having traveled quickly.

"Master, the congratulatory gift is ready."

She gently placed the wooden box on the table, and when she looked up at Li Yunjing, a complex expression flashed in her eyes.

Fairy Shengyin smiled and personally opened the box. Amidst the radiant light, a pair of jade ruyi carved with dragons and phoenixes slowly rose up: "I heard that Fellow Daoist Li and Misses Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi are getting married soon. Although this pair of 'Unity Ruyi' is not a peerless magic weapon, it can still protect you."

"Thank you, Master! My personal matters have troubled the Holy Sound Sect."

Li Yunjing was slightly taken aback, then bowed and thanked him.

As for the fact that Fairy Shengyin knew about this, Li Yunjing was not surprised!

After all, Master Feiyun would bring this up!
"However, I have another request."

But Fairy Shengyin changed the subject: she looked at Liao Wanqing.

"Wanqing has never been to the Southern Heaven Continent to broaden her horizons. This time, she will accompany you to the Southern Heaven Continent. Firstly, to help you prepare for the alliance, and secondly..."

She paused for a moment, then chuckled softly, "It can also give her some experience!"

Liao Wanqing immediately stepped forward, looked at Li Yunjing with a complicated expression, and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Li, rest assured, I will follow your arrangements without causing you any trouble."

Her gaze, full of meaning, lingered briefly on Li Yunjing's face before quickly shifting away.

Li Yunjing's heart stirred slightly. He knew that Liao Wanqing meant that she would not affect his wedding with Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi, nor would she interfere in their relationship.

That's quite clever!

Of course, Liao Wanqing had no chance to make any noise.

Li Yunjing's women were all obedient to him and listened to his every word. Even if Liao Wanqing caused trouble, the women would target Liao Wanqing and not be angry with him.

"Then I will trouble Fairy Liao."

The situation was urgent, and this was not the time to discuss anything else. Li Yunjing said no more, only saying, "We'll meet up on the 'Sky Patrol Ship' later."

"it is good!"

Liao Wanqing nodded and stood with Wen Bin, ready to follow Li Yunjing to the Southern Continent.

Li Yunjing and the Holy Sound Sect Leader discussed some more details before Li Yunjing took his leave.

When Li Yunjing and the others rushed to the Jade Marrow Wharf, the "Sky Patrol Ship" had already raised its defensive barrier, and Ma Xingyuan was directing the crew to move the last batch of supplies into the cabin.

"Master Li, my mission is complete!"

Seeing Li Yunjing approach with Liao Wanqing and Wen Bin, a look of relief appeared on his round face: "Everything that can be taken is here."

"Okay! Let's go!"

Li Yunjing nodded and led everyone onto the "Sky Patrol Ship".

Xing'er and Yue'er were naturally in charge of arranging things on the ship. The group of "Shenxiao Daozong" disciples gathered with Ma Xingyuan, and amidst laughter and conversation, they returned to their cabins.

In the driver's cab, there were only five people: Li Yunjing, Xing'er, Yue'er, Wen Bin, and Liao Wanqing. They were all acquaintances, including Xing'er and Yue'er, who had been in Donghai for over twenty years, and Wen Bin and Liao Wanqing had taken good care of them.

With everything ready, Li Yunjing piloted the "Sky Patrol Ship" to slowly ascend into the air, speeding towards the Southern Sky Continent.

However, Li Yunjing's idea of ​​returning home quickly seems to have been shattered!

After leaving the "Holy Sound Sea Area", a huge warship suddenly appeared in front of the "Sky Patrol Ship".

Li Yunjing was startled at first, but then calmed down and led the four of them out of the cabin. They stood on the deck and looked across the water.

Li Yunjing was all too familiar with that giant ship!

This is the "Shenxiao Warship" of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
It's a Tier 4 capital ship!
It is a powerful weapon of war for the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to run rampant in the Southern Continent!

There is currently only one in the East China Sea, and that is the warship of the Fiery Immortal!

"This old ancestor hasn't left yet?"

The sea breeze on the deck carried a salty smell. Li Yunjing looked at the red flags fluttering on the opposite warship, and his heart suddenly raced.

"My mother!"

The "Sky Patrol Ship" came to a stop, startling everyone. Ma Xingyuan swayed and squeezed to the bow, his round body nearly knocking over Fang Yuxuan: "Isn't this Master Liehuo's vehicle? What's he doing here?"

Flames raged on the deck of the "Shenxiao Warship" as a crimson figure soared through the air, stepping on a fiery phantom.

The Fiery Immortal, his black robes fluttering, with crimson divine patterns swirling on his forehead, glanced at Li Yunjing, just about to order Li Yunjing to do something for him.

But in that instant, he saw the deputy sect leader token on Li Yunjing's waist and froze, suspended in mid-air, speechless, as if he had been frozen in place.

"Li Yunjing greets the Ancestor!"

Li Yunjing was not stunned. He removed the protective shield of the "Sky Patrol Ship" and gave a slight bow.

"Disciple pays respects to the Ancestor!"

As for the other disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", they dared not be negligent and all knelt down to pay their respects.

Wen Bin and Liao Wanqing, who were standing to the side, also bowed in greeting.

"How did you get the 'Thunder Dragon Token', kid?"

With a "whoosh," True Immortal Liehuo boarded the "Sky Patrol Ship," looked it over, and then turned his gaze to Li Yunjing, his token moving back and forth on Li Yunjing's body.

"There's also the 'Black Tortoise Token'? The 'White Tiger Token'?"

Before Li Yunjing could answer, Master Liehuo jumped up, pointed at the other two tokens on Li Yunjing's waist, and stammered, "What's going on?"

"hey-hey!"

Li Yunjing chuckled, grabbed the "Thunder Dragon Token," and channeled his magic power into it. The four ancient seal characters instantly emitted a burst of lightning, transforming into a thunder dragon that coiled behind him.

"I have broken through to the Golden Core Realm and completed the sect's trial mission. The sect leader has officially appointed me as the vice sect leader."

Li Yunjing then offered another explanation with a grin.

"You little brat!"

Master Liehuo's pupils shrank, and he staggered forward two steps, his eyes wide like copper bells: "No! I should respectfully address you as Vice Sect Leader Li!"

His words abruptly stopped, and he suddenly looked at Li Yunjing's waist, pressing for an answer: "Then what about the 'White Tiger Token' and the 'Black Tortoise Token'?"

Compared to the "Thunder Dragon Token", True Man Liehuo clearly cares more about the "White Tiger Token" and the "Black Tortoise Token"!
It should be noted that there are at least a dozen deputy sect leaders in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
But there's only one "White Tiger Army" and one "Black Tortoise Army"!

"hey-hey!"

Seeing the shocked look on Liehuo Zhenren's face, Li Yunjing was overjoyed and said with a grin, "I am now the first deputy sect leader of the Shenxiao Dao Sect. The sect leader has already handed over the Baihu Army and Xuanwu Army to me."

"Ancestor, you can think of it that way!"

Li Yunjing paused for a moment, then continued with a smile, "Besides being the deputy sect leader, I am also the head of the 'Seven Star Palace,' 'White Tiger Hall,' and 'Black Tortoise Hall.'"

"Forehead……"

Liehuo Zhenren was dumbfounded.

Master Liehuo stood frozen in place, the crimson divine mark on his forehead trembling violently, showing signs of dissipating.

He stared intently at the gleaming light of the three tokens at Li Yunjing's waist, his Adam's apple bobbing for a long time before he finally managed to utter, "You...when did you..."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly coughed violently. His body, hidden beneath his fiery red Taoist robe, was slightly hunched, and all traces of his former majesty and domineering presence were gone.

In terms of status, Master Liehuo is no longer as high as Li Yunjing!

This left Master Liehuo somewhat bewildered!
What does it feel like to have that nobody you used to boss around so easily now surpass you?
He had this illusion that he was getting old, and he was incredibly frustrated.

Liao Wanqing and Wen Bin silently took a half step back, not daring to meet Liehuo Zhenren's gaze, but secretly pondering what Li Yunjing's other identities represented.
Could the news about the deputy sect leader have brought even greater shock to Master Liehuo?

At this moment, Liao Wanqing and Wen Bin suddenly realized that they didn't seem to understand Li Yunjing's career trajectory very well.
"White Tiger Army, Black Tortoise Army..."

Master Liehuo suddenly burst out laughing, his voice trembling, "The sect leader... actually entrusted you with the sect's elite troops."

“Li… Vice Sect Leader Li.”

The old man uttered these words with difficulty, bowed slightly, and acknowledged Li Yunjing's supreme status.

"Ancestor, please rise!"

Li Yunjing hurriedly helped him up, channeling his spiritual energy into his palm, but Liehuo Zhenren broke free with only one-tenth of his strength.

"I didn't expect that!"

Master Liehuo's eyes were full of self-mockery, "It seems that a change of dynasty in the sect is coming."

Looking at the dejected appearance of Master Liehuo, Li Yunjing sighed softly and waved for everyone to leave.

When only the two of them remained on the deck, he began to slowly recount his experiences over the years.

"Good lad! I never imagined your experiences were so fascinating!"

The gloom in Master Liehuo's eyes vanished, and he patted Li Yunjing's shoulder heavily. "No wonder the sect leader entrusted you with the sect's elite troops. Such a stroke of luck is truly admirable, even for an old man like me!"

He turned to look at his "Shenxiao Warship" and hesitated.

"Does the Ancestor have something to say?"

Li Yunjing laughed and said, "What's there to hide about our relationship? I'll do whatever the Ancestor instructs!"

"well……"

Master Liehuo scratched his reddened earlobe, and after a long while, he managed to stammer out, "I originally came to ask you for help, but now your status is different, and you also have important military duties to attend to..."

He hesitated, seemingly too embarrassed to reveal his purpose.

"Ancestor, hurry up and make a decision!"

Li Yunjing was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter: "How did things become so distant between us?"

"Then I'm welcome!"

Master Liehuo blushed and said in a low voice, "Do you still remember that fire dragon from back then? That little reptile has finally broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm and transformed into a fire dragon!"

"I can certainly handle it!"

"But he's now an important figure in the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce,' and he won't come out easily. I wouldn't dare go in and kill him!"

"There are at least three Nascent Soul Realm experts in that 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce'!"

Once Master Liehuo spoke, he no longer concealed anything and said directly, "What I mean is that you come with me to act as bait and lure out the fire dragon. I will ambush it halfway and kill this reptile!"

"So that's what it was about!"

Li Yunjing cursed himself for being nosy!
Back then, when the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" bullied the "Star Moon Merchant Guild," Li Yunjing was rescued by True Man Liehuo. But that doesn't mean he was willing to be bait to lure a fourth-tier fire dragon!
What immense kindness could possibly warrant risking your life?

Oh shit!

That old bastard, Master Liehuo, is really ruthless!
You think you can handle something like this by yourself?

No wonder he was so timid and coy, like a woman!

Li Yunjing wore a smile on his face, but inwardly he was cursing.

Seeing Li Yunjing's ambiguous smile, Master Liehuo blushed and lowered his head, knowing that he was being dishonest!

In the past, if Li Yunjing's status hadn't improved, it wouldn't have been a big deal if Master Liehuo had given him an order once!
Now that he's the first deputy sect leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", how can he command him?

"Ugh……"

Seeing that Master Liehuo had nothing to say, Li Yunjing sighed softly.

(End of this chapter)