Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 609 Concealing Skills to Slay the Enemy, Entering Sunken Star Island (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The leader of the "Blood Slaughter Gang" stood atop the mast, waving a blood-red command flag. Blood rain transformed into countless fine needles, raining down on the disciples of the "Cliffless Sect" and Chen Laoda's subordinates aboard the spirit boat.

"Fight!"

Chen Laoda gritted his teeth and summoned a bronze shield. The runes on the shield surface flickered, but it only blocked 70% of the blood needles.

The remaining blood needles pierced the defenses, and screams erupted from the deck.

"Form the tortoise shell formation!"

The disciples of the Wuya Sect's Procurement Division hurriedly formed a defensive formation, but the difference in their cultivation levels was too great. Three disciples were instantly pierced through the forehead by blood needles and collapsed to the ground, dead.

Li Yunjing, in a state of "panic," hid behind the mast, but secretly attached a wisp of his divine consciousness to the Blood Slaughter Gang Leader.

This Golden Core cultivator's blood and qi surged within him, clearly indicating that he had also consumed a great deal of magical power under the frenzied attacks.

"The opportunity has come."

A glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes as he took out a third-tier "Samadhi True Fire Talisman".

This is a talisman he crafted himself.

To deal with the cultivators in front of him, Li Yunjing wouldn't resort to using the fourth-tier talisman Yue Wuyai had given him directly.

This talisman is sufficient to deal with this calamity cultivator.

As for the explanation?

It's very simple. Everything can be pinned on Yue Wuyai. He said that the talisman was a gift from Yue Wuyai. Who would dare to ask this Nascent Soul Realm cultivator if it was true or not?
"boom!"

A raging fire broke out, forming a sea of ​​flames centered on the mast.

"what……"

The Blood Slaughter Gang Leader glared angrily, "You little beast, you're asking for death!"

He abandoned Boss Chen and transformed into a blood-red shadow, rushing straight at Li Yunjing.

"Manager Li, be careful!"

The procurement officer's disciple exclaimed in surprise.

Li Wutian was an old friend of the patriarch. If he died on his first trip out, they would be held responsible and would certainly suffer a bad end as well!

Amidst everyone's trembling fear, Li Yunjing "frightened" himself and retreated repeatedly. With his erratic steps, he actually managed to evade the Blood Slaughter Gang Leader's pursuit and even activated a "Samadhi True Fire Talisman" once again, blocking the Blood Slaughter Gang Leader's pursuit route.

Two flames, one in front and one behind, one above and one below, enveloped it.

"what……"

The Samadhi Fire arises from nothingness, needing neither firewood nor ordinary flames, yet it scorches the air with shimmering, glassy ripples.

The flames initially flickered like wisps of smoke, then twisted into crimson streaks, and then scattered into golden dust. The Blood Slaughter Gang Leader was trapped within them, unable to struggle. Thick black smoke enveloped the spirit boat, almost affecting his divine sense.

As for visibility?

This person is unable to open their eyes!

The poisonous smoke unique to the "Samadhi Fire" is even more potent than the flames themselves.

"Hehe! Here's another 'Samadhi True Fire Talisman' for you!"

Li Yunjing scrambled and stumbled back to the vicinity of Boss Chen and the others, then casually pulled out another talisman and threw it out.

This scene made Boss Chen's facial muscles twitch!
This Foundation Establishment stage kid is really rich!
It seems that there are people with great backgrounds within the "Wuyamen"!

This made Boss Chen elevate Li Yunjing's status in his mind even further, making him comparable to a Golden Core cultivator.

"what……"

Finally, under the burning of the three "Samadhi True Fires", no matter how much the Blood Slaughter Gang leader struggled, he was unable to escape and was eventually burned to ashes.

When the members of the "Blood Slaughter Gang" saw that their leader was dead, they were startled and fled in all directions.

"You little brats! Still trying to run away?"

With a ferocious expression, Boss Chen seized the opportunity and spat out a mouthful of blood essence onto the bone-piercing nail.

Eighteen nails transformed into crimson meteors, pinning eighteen "Blood Slaughter Gang" disciples to the surface of the sea.

"Don't let a single one escape!"

He let out a fierce shout, and once again unleashed the "Bone-Piercing Nail" in his hand, which transformed into eighteen streams of blood-red light that pierced through the air.

"Puff puff!"

Blood blossoms bloomed on the sea surface one after another, and several more Blood Slaughter Gang members had their heads pierced by nails, their bodies falling into the sea and staining a patch of water red.

The disciples of the "Wuya Sect" finally recovered from their previous panic. Seeing the situation reversed, their morale soared, and they all unleashed their magical weapons to hunt down the remaining enemies.

Boss Chen's men were equally unwilling to lag behind and gave chase.

You must know that cultivators are like walking treasure troves!

Killing a cultivator of the same level could potentially double your assets.

The gold belt for murder and arson!

Why are there more and more fierce battles among cultivators than among mortals?

It's all for the resources the other party possesses!
Without resources, how can one cultivate?
Seeing an opportunity to strike a fallen enemy, these people chased after him like wolves and tigers.

"Kill! Avenge our fallen junior brother!"

"The 'Blood Slaughter Gang' has committed countless evils; today, not a single one will be spared!"

"Slay the cultivators who have fallen from grace and rid the seas of evil!"

"Kill!"

……

Sword light, talismans, and magical artifacts all appeared at once, causing flashes of spiritual light on the sea surface, accompanied by continuous screams.

The disciples of the "Blood Slaughter Gang" were not highly skilled to begin with, and now that they were leaderless, they had no will to fight. In the blink of an eye, they were all slaughtered.

After the battle ended, Boss Chen and Li Yunjing immediately arranged for people to clean up the battlefield.

Although the "Blood Slaughter Gang" was a group of plunderers, they had accumulated a lot of wealth over the years.

"Manager Li, we owe you a lot this time!"

Boss Chen walked up to Li Yunjing, his tone carrying a hint of awe.

"Lucky, lucky!"

Li Yunjing, still shaken, patted his chest and said with a wry smile, "If it weren't for Boss Chen holding me back, I wouldn't have had a chance to make a move."

"Haha! You're too kind! It's all thanks to everyone!"

Old Chen laughed heartily, but secretly thought to himself, "This kid is quite capable. He used three 'Samadhi True Fire Talismans' so easily. His background is probably not simple! I should respect him a bit."

The two men kept watch and chatted on the damaged spirit boat.

Soon, the spoils were counted.

A considerable number of spirit stones, pills, and even a batch of decent spiritual artifacts were found in the storage treasures of the "Blood Slaughter Gang".

"Manager Li, you take the lion's share of these spoils!"

Boss Chen took the initiative to make the suggestion.

"Old Chen contributed the most, so he should get the bigger share."

Li Yunjing waved his hand and laughed, "I only intervened by chance; taking some pills will be enough."

His humility only made Boss Chen think more highly of him.

"How about this? Your 'Boundless Cliff Sect' suffered some casualties because of me. I won't stand on ceremony, we'll split it in half, how about that?"

After a moment's thought, Boss Chen made this arrangement.

"Alright!"

Li Yunjing nodded. He was just being polite and had no intention of taking less resources.

He looked down on these spoils of war, but what about the people in the "Procurement Department"?

These subordinates are all looking at him with longing eyes!
If Li Yunjing can't even fight for the benefits of his subordinates, who will listen to him?
If Boss Chen had backed down just now, believe me, Li Yunjing would have turned on him immediately!

They've given him too much credit; he dares to take the lion's share!
This is only because Boss Chen is a Golden Core cultivator. Boss Chen will still need to contribute for the rest of the journey. Otherwise, Li Yunjing would naturally take the lion's share.

After Li Yunjing obtained the resources of the "Wuya Sect", he symbolically took a small portion and distributed the rest to his disciples.

Immediately, everyone in the Procurement Department cheered and flattered their boss for his generosity.

After everyone had benefited, Boss Chen's men made some simple repairs to the spirit boat and set sail again.

The sea breeze swept by, dispelling the stench of blood.

"Manager Li's Samadhi True Fire Talisman is terrifyingly powerful!"

"I heard that those are talismans that only a Nascent Soul cultivator can refine, yet he can casually produce three of them..."

"Shh, keep your voice down! This Steward Li is probably a direct descendant of the Ancestor, so we must be respectful!"

……

The disciples of the "Boundless Cliff Sect" gathered together, discussing the battle they had just fought in hushed tones.

Li Yunjing stood at the bow of the ship, facing the sea breeze, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips.

The spirit boat sailed through the waves, and a month later, the outline of a majestic island finally appeared on the distant horizon.

"We've arrived! 'Sinking Star Island' is just ahead!"

Standing at the bow of the ship, Chen Laoda pointed ahead, his tone carrying a sense of relief.

Along the way, in addition to the attack by the "Blood Slaughter Gang," they also encountered two attacks by sea monsters. The trip was quite costly, but they managed to return safely.

Li Yunjing looked up and saw that the island was shaped like a reclining whale, with undulating mountains and shimmering spiritual light visible amidst the swirling clouds and mist, clearly shrouded by a protective array.

In the waters off the island, a dozen or so spirit boats shuttle back and forth, clearly indicating a thriving trade.

"As expected of the twelve major trading islands of the 'Tianluo Sea Area,' they are indeed extraordinary."

Li Yunjing secretly praised him.

According to Li Yunjing's understanding, the rule of this "Sinking Star Island" belongs to the "Tianluo Dao Sect", but some of the power has been given to some affiliated families.

This can be considered as the "Tianluo Dao Sect" taking the lion's share and leaving some soup for its subordinates. The spirit boat approached the harbor but had not yet docked.

Then a group of cultivators dressed in silver armor came riding the waves and blocked the ship.

"Who goes there? State your name!"

The leading monk shouted coldly.

Chen Laoda hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "I am Chen Sihai of the 'Hailong Chamber of Commerce'. I am here on the orders of the Chamber of Commerce to escort fellow Daoists from the 'Wuyamen' to trade. This is the pass token."

The silver-armored cultivator took the token, examined it carefully, and then glanced at Li Yunjing and the others. His gaze lingered on Li Yunjing for a moment longer, as if he had sensed the faint fluctuations of spiritual energy emanating from him.

"Since it was introduced by the Chamber of Commerce, then we shall pay the island entry fee according to the rules, which is ten low-grade spirit stones per person."

Li Yunjing frowned slightly; the entrance fee to the island was not cheap.

But being a newcomer, he didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble, so he instructed the procurement officer to do so.

Fortunately, after this ordeal, there were no further problems.

With Chen Laoda's help, the goods were unloaded from the ship.

Upon entering "Sinking Star Island," Li Yunjing immediately felt a surge of rich spiritual energy, at least 30% more concentrated than the outside world.

The streets were wide, lined with shops on both sides, displaying a dazzling array of rare spiritual materials, magical treasures, and talismans, with vendors' cries filling the air.

"Manager Li, shall we go to the Chamber of Commerce to settle the goods first, or find a place to stay first?"

"A procurement officer asked in a low voice."

Behind him were more than a dozen trucks.

These trucks are loaded with resources brought out from "Wuyamen".

The carts were pulled by puppet mechanical beasts.

The procurement officers were scattered around, protecting the goods.

After a moment's thought, Li Yunjing said, "No rush, let's take a look around first and figure out the situation on the island before we talk about it."

His gaze swept over several seemingly idle cultivators at the street corner. Although they pretended to be nonchalant, their eyes kept glancing at the newly arrived cultivators, clearly with ulterior motives.

"This Sunken Star Island may seem prosperous on the surface, but it's probably not peaceful on the surface..."

Just as Li Yunjing and the others were strolling around, in a towering pavilion on the island, an old man in black robes slowly opened his eyes, and a blood-red jade slip in his hand glowed slightly.

"The Blood Slaughter Gang... completely wiped out?"

He snorted coldly, pinched the jade tablet between his fingers, and it turned into dust.

"Find out who did it."

In the shadows, a figure silently retreated.

……

At this moment, Li Yunjing had figured out a market town on the island.

Led by a disciple of the "Procurement Department," Li Yunjing arrived in front of a magnificent pavilion covered with green jade glazed tiles.

The plaque above the pavilion bears three large, gilded characters that read "Wanbaolou," written with powerful strokes that subtly convey a sense of majesty.

"Manager Li, this is Wanbaolou, our long-term partner. The manager's surname is Zhou, and we have a century-long friendship with Wuyamen."

A disciple from the "Procurement Department" explained in a low voice.

"Ok!"

Li Yun nodded and stepped forward.

As soon as he stepped through the gate, a round-faced middle-aged cultivator in a brocade robe greeted him with a beaming smile: "Oh my, isn't this a fellow Daoist from the 'Boundless Cliff Sect'? I am Zhou Dehai, and I have not been gracious enough to greet you!"

"You're too kind, Manager Zhou."

Li Yunjing returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "My name is Li Wutian. I am new here and hope you will take good care of me."

"So it's Manager Li!"

A glint flashed in Zhou Dehai's eyes, and his smile deepened: "Please come to the inner room for tea."

The interior is elegantly furnished, with the fragrance of sandalwood wafting through the air.

After the maidservant served the spirit tea, Zhou Dehai said with a smile, "I wonder what fine goods your family has brought this time?"

"Same as always, here's the list!"

Li Yunjing took a sip of tea without showing any emotion: "In addition, we are planning to purchase some rare items this time, and we would appreciate it if Manager Zhou could help us."

Zhou Dehai took the jade slip, looked at the list, and nodded slightly.

The business between "Wuyamen" and "Wanbaolou" lasted for more than two hundred years, and they cooperated happily with each other.

Li Yunjing's list was almost identical to the previous ones.

These are all the most basic, routine transactions.

Only a chamber of commerce like "Wanbaolou" would purchase so many low-level resources.

Otherwise, it would take who knows how many years it would take for the "Wuyamen" to sell their goods!
"If you don't know what to buy, just tell me! I'll do my best!"

As for Li Yunjing's next sentence, it caused a hint of surprise to flash across Zhou Dehai's face.

"Five hundred catties of 'Mysterious Yin Sand'!"

Li Yunjing said casually, then changed the subject, "As for the price, Manager Zhou will not be disappointed."

"Xuan Yin Sha?"

Zhou Dehai understood and immediately patted his chest to assure him, "Don't worry, Manager Li, we've known each other for a long time, the price is absolutely fair! However..."

At this point, Zhou Dehai picked up his teacup and slowly sipped his tea, trying to whet Li Yunjing's appetite.

"Manager Zhou, I heard that the price of spiritual materials in the 'Tianluo Sea' has recently increased by 20%?"

Li Yunjing suddenly put down his teacup, a half-smile on his face: "You're not trying to raise the price, are you?"

"Well...it has indeed risen slightly..."

Zhou Dehai's expression changed slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead: "Especially 'Mysterious Yin Sand,' recently, for some reason, all the major sects and families have been purchasing this kind of material, so..."

"So our transaction price will need to be adjusted?"

Li Yunjing interrupted the other person, his tone gentle, but his eyes sharp as knives.

"Manager Li has misunderstood!"

Zhou Dehai's fat face jiggled, and he quickly put down his teacup and waved his hand, saying, "How could I be the kind of person to raise prices on the spot? It's just that this 'Mysterious Yin Sand' is indeed in high demand..."

"Manager Zhou, you might want to take a look at this first."

Li Yunjing chuckled and took out a jade slip from his sleeve, pushing it in front of the other party.

Zhou Dehai took the jade slip with a puzzled look, and his pupils shrank slightly when he scanned it with his divine sense.

The jade slip clearly recorded the actual transaction price of "Mysterious Yin Sand" in various parts of the Tianluo Sea over the past three months, which was 20% lower than the market price.

"This……"

Zhou Dehai wanted to explain.

"It seems some friends aren't being honest with their quotes for 'Wanbaolou'!"

Li Yunjing smiled and picked up his teacup. "If Manager Zhou is in a difficult position, I do know a few independent cultivators who specialize in Yin-attribute materials..."

Zhou Dehai's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

He certainly understood the deeper meaning behind Li Yunjing's words.

If this deal falls through, Wuyamen can simply purchase directly from the source.

What's even more frightening is that the other party is fully aware of such confidential information. It seems that "Wuyamen" is also expanding its business empire!

What is this for?
Dissatisfied with "Wanbaolou" and wanting to go solo?
This made Zhou Dehai somewhat nervous.

While "Wuyamen" is not "Wanbaolou's" biggest partner, it is definitely among the top ten.

Zhou Dehai was unwilling to lose such a partner under any circumstances.

Li Wutian is really aggressive in his bargaining!
Three months ago, the price was 20% lower than it is now. Wasn't that because the "Tianluo Dao Sect" didn't budge?

Now that the "Tianluo Dao Sect" is buying up "Xuanyin Sand" on a large scale, these merchants naturally know about it.

The price of "Xuan Yin Sha" will also increase when "Wanbaolou" acquires it in the future!
"Hahaha!"

After weighing the pros and cons, Zhou Dehai suddenly burst into laughter, slammed his hand on the table, and said, "Manager Li is indeed amazing! In that case, we'll add another 10% to the current market price; that's the limit I can give you."

"it is good!"

Li Yun nodded, somewhat satisfied with the price.

He would try his best to negotiate, and if Zhou Dehai disagreed, he would still buy it at the other party's price.

After all, the Tianluo Dao Sect was pressing them hard, and the Wuya Sect had to complete the task.

"Good! Manager Li is very decisive!"

Zhou Dehai laughed loudly, then lowered his voice, "I have a favor to ask."

Zhou Dehai clearly felt he had been taken advantage of.

We need to make up for this from other places.

"Please speak freely, Manager Zhou."

Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow slightly, secretly pleased.

What he wanted to do was to make more contact with the people of "Sinking Star Island".

"To be honest, things have been rather unsettled on the island lately."

Zhou Dehai waved his hand, setting up a soundproof barrier, and said mysteriously, "There will be a private trade fair at 'Tianxing Pavilion' in three days. If Manager Li would be willing to bring something over for me..."

As he spoke, he took out a jade box with a talisman attached to it from his bosom.

(End of this chapter)