Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 611 Different Thoughts, Different Calculations (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Li Yunjing's aura was as ethereal as smoke. Not to mention cultivators in the Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment stages, even a Golden Core cultivator would find it difficult to detect the slightest trace of him with their divine sense.

After leaving the city, he traveled at a brisk pace without encountering any trouble.

The "Tianxing Pavilion" is located in "Tianxing City," which is only a thousand miles away.

It should be noted that the entire "Sinking Star Island" is only about three thousand miles in circumference.

Large cities are scattered across the island, while smaller towns dot the landscape like jewels, together weaving together this prosperous land of humankind.

Li Yunjing's figure appeared and disappeared in the wilderness.

These uninhabited areas outside the city are overgrown with weeds, occasionally punctuated by the howls of monsters, but rarely do cultivators appear.

His figure swept across the mountain stream and stepped over withered branches without disturbing a speck of dust.

After traveling at night for several hundred miles, Li Yunjing felt much more relaxed.

In his observation, apart from the occasional patrols in the big cities, there were no cultivators in the small towns and villages, which made his travel much easier.

The night was as dark as ink, and Li Yunjing's figure became a blurry afterimage under the moonlight.

A journey of a thousand miles is but a matter of a few hours for him.

As dawn broke in the east, the outline of a majestic city came into view in the distance.

This is "Tianxing City".

It is also the largest city on "Sinking Star Island," serving as the administrative center and trading hub. Currently, 60% of the remaining forces of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" have gathered here.

The city wall is towering, built entirely of jet-black stone, with faint silver runes flowing across its surface, clearly indicating the presence of a high-level formation.

At the city gate, several guards dressed in silver armor stood solemnly, their auras calm and steady; they were all Foundation Establishment cultivators.

At this time, the city gates had not yet been opened.

About a mile outside the gate, men, women, and children in various costumes, along with various vehicles and caravans, quietly waited for the curfew to end.

Clearly, since the start of the war, the Tianluo Dao Sect has become increasingly strict in its rule over its subordinates.

Even on such a large island, a curfew has been imposed.

Li Yunjing did not rush into the city, but instead hid in a dense forest outside the city, observing quietly.

As one of the core cities of "Sinking Star Island", "Tianxing City" is heavily guarded, and even he is unwilling to reveal his whereabouts rashly.

"Open the city gates..."

Finally, a cultivator on the city gate tower shouted loudly.

"Ccrunch! Crunch!"

The grand gate of "Tianxing City," several stories high, slowly opened.

Looking around, Li Yunjing saw many carriages and caravans heading out of the city.

"What happened?"

"Why are so many caravans setting out?"

"What kind of chambers of commerce are these?"

"You don't know yet, do you? It's said that the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' is going to acquire some kind of 'Mysterious Yin Sand' recently, and all the major merchant guilds have quotas for it, so they're all swamped with work!"

"Some came, some went; in any case, at least three or four out of the ten caravans carried 'Mysterious Yin Sand'!"

……

A well-informed person explained.

Li Yunjing, standing in the crowd, understood what was being said.

I never expected it would be for this reason.

It seems that "Wuyamen" isn't the only one that's busy!

Li Yunjing followed the crowd, revealed his identity, paid the city entrance fee, and then entered the city.

Upon entering the city, the hustle and bustle immediately hit you.

The wide bluestone streets were bustling with people, and shops lined both sides of the street, with colorful flags fluttering in the morning breeze.

The air was filled with the scents of medicinal herbs, talismans, and materials from demonic beasts, along with the aromas wafting from the breakfast stalls on the street.

Li Yunjing remained calm as he slowly moved forward with the crowd.

He appeared nonchalant, but in reality, his divine sense had already quietly spread out, capturing every movement around him.

"Have you heard? The price of 'Mysterious Yin Sand' has increased by another 30%!"

"Shh, keep your voice down!"

"This stuff is in high demand right now. I heard even the elders of the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' have personally inquired about it..."

"These days, anyone who gets their hands on a large quantity of 'Mysterious Yin Sand' will be rolling in money!"

"Don't even think about it. If there really is a large amount of 'Mysterious Yin Sand,' I'm afraid I'll have to worry about my head."

Hearing the whispers of several renowned cultivators on the street, Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow.

It seems that the matter of "Mysterious Yin Sand" is more important than he imagined.

He turned and entered a slightly secluded alley.

At the end of the alley, an inconspicuous teahouse stands quietly, with the three simple characters "Qingxinju" written on its signboard.

This is a hidden stakeout of the "Wuyamen" in "Tianxing City".

Li Yunjing stepped inside. The teahouse was dimly lit, with only a few customers sitting around, enjoying their breakfast.

Behind the counter, an elderly man with gray hair and beard was fiddling with an abacus. When he saw him come in, he slightly raised his eyelids.

"What kind of tea would you like, sir?"

The old man's voice was hoarse.

"A pot of 'Cold Mountain Mist and Rain' must be from last autumn."

Li Yunjing said calmly.

The old man paused slightly as he manipulated the abacus, then said casually, "Please wait a moment, sir."

A moment later, Li Yunjing was led into a quiet room in the back hall.

The old man closed the door and turned around, his back was already straight, and his eyes were gleaming. He showed no signs of old age.
"you are?"

the old man asked.

“This is my identity token.”

Li Yunjing didn't keep anyone in suspense and directly took out the "Wuya Sect" identity token, showing it to this person.

"Your subordinate, Wang Gui, greets Steward Li!"

The old man bowed respectfully.

"No need to be polite."

Li Yunjing waved his hand: "What's the situation inside the city?"

"Reporting to Deacon Li, the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' has been making frequent moves recently, not only acquiring 'Xuanyin Sand' on a large scale, but also secretly investigating spies from various sects. I have seen that three hidden locations of other sects and families have already been wiped out."

The old man said in a low voice.

"It seems they're about to make a big move."

Li Yunjing's gaze turned cold, and he smiled disdainfully.

Li Yunjing was not surprised that various sects and factions had placed their people in the city.

These sects and families weren't trying to do anything hostile to the "Tianluo Dao Sect," they were just sending out spies to gather information so as not to be completely cut off from news.

These are all actions that are beneficial to the development of sects and families.

Almost any sect or family, once it develops to a certain stage, will make such an arrangement.

Near the Shenxiao Dao Sect, in the major cities where they were stationed, there were people from various sects and families. Some were listening to the Shenxiao Dao Sect's actions, while others were trying to contact some of the Shenxiao Dao Sect's cultivators and get closer to them.

Li Yunjing had seen this kind of thing many times before.

In the past, when he was in "Ten Thousand Swords City", the "Ten Thousand Swords Sect" had sent people to win him over.

These are merely attempts by small sects and factions to protect themselves.

The fact that the "Tianluo Dao Sect" is reacting so strongly suggests that there is a huge secret on "Burial Island".

The Tianluo Dao Sect did not want other forces to know!

This further strengthened Li Yunjing's determination to explore the area.

Next, the old man reported to Li Yunjing everything that had happened on "Sinking Star Island" in recent years.

"I see."

Li Yunjing nodded and said, "You can go now. I'll leave shortly."

After the old man left, he stood by the window, gazing at the towering "Tianxing Pavilion" in the distance, a profound light flashing in his eyes.

The jade box that Zhou Dehai had given him was taken out and placed on the table.

Li Yunjing examined the jade box carefully, secretly wondering what valuable items it contained that could persuade the "Tianxing Pavilion" master to protect the "Wanbaolou"...

Li Yunjing gently stroked the surface of the jade box with his fingertips, feeling the subtle spiritual energy flowing within it.

This jade box may look ordinary, but it actually holds a hidden secret.

There is a barely perceptible seal at the seam between the lid and the body of the box; if it is forcibly opened, the contents will be damaged.

"Zhou Dehai is indeed cautious."

A slight smile played on his lips as he formed hand seals, sending a wisp of pure magical power, like a silken thread, into the gaps in the restriction. This was Li Yunjing's unique "Thousand-Mechanism Guidance" technique, a fusion of his knowledge from the "Seven Star Palace" and the inheritance of the "Heavenly Secrets Technique."

This method is best suited for breaking such ingenious restrictions.

"Click..."

A quarter of an hour later, Li Yunjing finally understood the principle behind the restriction, and with a soft sound, the jade box opened.

The moment the jade box was opened, an exceptionally clear and cool spiritual energy burst forth, condensing into a pale golden cloud within the room.

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted slightly. He saw three beads, each the size of a longan, lying quietly in the box, their surfaces covered with fine, spiderweb-like runes.

The central bead is particularly unique.

Inside the pearl, there was a miniature Taoist temple floating in the air, with the words "Tianluo" faintly visible between the eaves and brackets, their spiritual light shimmering.

"The Heavenly Net Dao Seed?!"

Li Yunjing was startled, and his fingertips recoiled almost as if he had been electrocuted.

This legendary treasure, said to be able to condense one's Dao heart, is a prized possession even among top-tier sects.

The "Dao Seed Pearl," also known as the "Great Dao Mysterious Seed," is a rare and wondrous object in the world. Its formation conditions are extremely demanding, and it is almost impossible to form one.

Only when a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm or above passes away, the profound meaning of the Great Dao they have comprehended throughout their life remains undissipated and resonates with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, thus having the opportunity to condense a "Dao Seed" in the place of corpse dissolution.

If the cultivator practiced a special technique during their lifetime, such as the Five Thunder Orthodox Method, the Profound Yin True Scripture, or the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Technique, then the "Dao Seed Bead" will have corresponding attributes, such as thunder magic, yin cold, blazing intensity, and sharpness.

This is the first condition for the formation of the "Great Dao Mysterious Seed": high-level cultivators must break through!
The second condition remains difficult.

The "Dao Seed Pearl" needs to absorb the essence of heaven and earth for over a thousand years at the confluence of spiritual veins in order to fully take shape.

If the spiritual vein dries up or is damaged by human intervention, the bead will turn into an ordinary stone and lose its divine power.

A thousand years have passed, the world has changed, and things have changed.

Apart from behemoth sects and some top super sects and families, very few forces can achieve this.

Some sects and families are ranked first, but they only have one Nascent Soul cultivator.

When such a patriarch dies, the sect and family naturally decline. Whether they can even survive for a thousand years is another matter, let alone remain undisturbed.

The third condition is that one must withstand the test of heaven and earth.

This is a heaven-defying object; if it were to form, it would inevitably suffer a calamity.

When the "Dao Seed Pearl" is about to take shape, it needs to undergo a tempering by heavenly lightning to make the true meaning of the Great Dao within it even purer.

If it cannot withstand the lightning tribulation, the bead will shatter; if it succeeds, natural Dao patterns will appear inside the bead, making it priceless.

Now, Li Yunjing actually saw three "Dao Seed Beads", one of which seemed to have surpassed the level of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators and reached the half-step Divine Transformation realm.

"Just who is Zhou Dehai this week?"

"Where did he get such a rare thing?"

"Furthermore, is Zhou Dehai really willing to hand over such a valuable item to 'Tianxing Pavilion'?"

Li Yunjing looked at the beads and muttered to himself.

This is really good stuff!
The holder can use the Daoist principles within the bead to comprehend cultivation techniques, greatly increasing their cultivation speed, and may even gain insight into some of the original owner's supernatural abilities from their lifetime.

If the spiritual root attributes are compatible, the effect will be even better.

Upon seeing this thing, Li Yunjing hesitated, wondering whether he should help deliver it to "Tianxing Pavilion".

Too expensive!

He really couldn't bear to part with it!

Three beads are enough to create at least three peak Golden Core cultivators.

That perfect bead has a very high probability of raising a cultivator's cultivation level to the Nascent Soul realm.

This is practically a chance to rise to the top in one step.

Besides comprehending the "Dao Seed Bead" themselves, advanced weapon refiners can refine the "Dao Seed Bead" into magic weapons, giving them "growth potential" and allowing them to advance as the master's cultivation level increases.

Some ancient and top-tier magical artifacts have incorporated "Dao Seed Beads," possessing supreme power of laws and earth-shattering might.

If a cultivator's lifespan is about to end, they can swallow a "Dao Seed Pearl" to forcibly extend their life for several decades by relying on the life force within it. However, this will deplete the Dao essence within the pearl, which is a waste of precious resources.

Of course, such an extraordinary treasure has both advantages and disadvantages.

If a cultivator's mental state is insufficient and they forcibly attempt to comprehend a high-level "Dao Seed Bead," they may be affected by the remnant will of the original owner, resulting in either qi deviation or, in severe cases, complete annihilation of their soul.

That's the biggest problem.

He tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his gaze drifting through the window to the "Tianxing Pavilion" shrouded in mist in the north of the city.

Rumor has it that Pavilion Master Xiao Yunting is a notorious old fox and also a respected elder of the "Tianluo Dao Sect".

"Using the 'Dao Seed Pearl' in exchange for his assistance in protecting 'Wanbaolou' is an absolute rip-off."

As Li Yunjing muttered to himself, he suddenly heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats coming from the street below.

Three carriages came to an abrupt stop outside the teahouse. The curtains were lifted, revealing half of a sleeve embroidered with gilded cloud patterns—the very attire of an inner disciple of the Tianluo Dao Sect.

Li Yunjing twitched his fingertips slightly, and an invisible barrier instantly enveloped the quiet room.

He took the opportunity to put the jade box into his storage ring. Li Yunjing made up his mind that he would not hand over the three "Dao Seed Beads" to the "Tianxing Pavilion".

He lightly touched the window frame with his toes, and his whole body vanished like wisps of smoke.

When the three inner disciples of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" burst into the meditation room, only the half-cup of "Cold Mountain Mist and Rain" tea remaining on the table was still emitting a faint fragrance...

Li Yunjing sneaked into the Wanbaolou branch in the west of the city. As soon as he pushed open the door, he saw the manager looking at the account book with a worried expression.

"Deacon Li has finally arrived!"

Upon seeing Li Yunjing appear, the man immediately pounced on him and grabbed his sleeve: "The people from the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' come to check our accounts three times a day, saying we're hoarding contraband... Look at this..."

Li Yunjing glanced at the transaction records of "Xuan Yin Sha" circled in cinnabar on the ledger, and suddenly reached out and pressed down on the shopkeeper's trembling shoulder.

"I have bad news for you. The jade box that Manager Gao gave me has been stolen."

He gazed out the window at the setting sun and sighed softly.

As for why the shopkeeper here knows him?

It must have been Manager Zhou who told him!
Li Yunjing took out a "message talisman" from his pocket and simultaneously transmitted the message to Zhou Dehai.

"Wha...what?"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's face turned deathly pale. He staggered back two steps, almost losing his balance: "The jade box has been stolen?"

"I was ambushed by a Golden Core cultivator as soon as I left the city. He seemed to have been prepared, and even my escape technique was countered."

Li Yunjing's expression was solemn as he spoke in a low voice.

At the same time, he traced a blurry figure on the table with his fingertip, "Do you recognize this person's style?"

"This is the leader of the 'Justice Alliance'!"

The shopkeeper stared at the illusory figure for a long time, then suddenly gasped: "A killer secretly trained by the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'!"

He suddenly grabbed Li Yunjing's wrist. "Deacon Li, do you know what's inside that jade box?"

"I do not know anything."

Li Yunjing interrupted him, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "This was my mistake, and I am willing to compensate you."

"Sigh...it's all over!"

The shopkeeper seemed to have no suspicions, and instead took out a "message talisman" and kept sending messages.

Li Yunjing was in the same situation; his communication talisman was vibrating incessantly, indicating that he was talking to Zhou Dehai.

Li Yunjing, the branch manager, and Zhou Dehai were secretly communicating and discussing this matter.

"Deacon Li, you've really gotten me into serious trouble this time!"

In the message, Zhou Dehai's words carried suppressed anger, yet also a sense of helplessness.

Li Yunjing remained calm, lightly tapping the table with his fingertips, and replied, "Manager Zhou, this was indeed my oversight, but the item is already lost, and there's no point in pursuing it now."

"useless?"

Zhou Dehai sneered, "Do you know how important the contents of that jade box were? I went to great lengths to get it, and now it's all ruined!"

"If Manager Zhou is really so concerned, why don't you tell me what's inside that jade box?"

Li Yunjing's eyes flickered slightly, and he said calmly, "Perhaps... I can still find a way to salvage this."

"remedy?"

Zhou Dehai remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed, "It's too late to say anything now. The people of the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' have already set their sights on the 'Wanbaolou,' and a major purge is likely to follow."

Li Yunjing frowned slightly, sensing the despair in Zhou Dehai's words.

It seems that Zhou Dehai's "Wanbaolou" is doomed.

"Manager Zhou, if it really comes to that, what do you plan to do?"

Li Yunjing felt somewhat apologetic, and after thinking for a moment, he still asked the question.

If he could, he wanted to help the other person!
As for why Zhou Dehai did not suspect that Li Yunjing had embezzled the money,
The main reason was that the restrictions on the jade box remained unchanged, and Zhou Dehai did not sense any human interference.

Since Li Wutian doesn't know what's inside, he naturally won't risk offending me.

Furthermore, Li Yunjing's Foundation Establishment Realm Level 6 cultivation is too deceptive.

Zhou Dehai didn't believe that a mere minor cultivator could outsmart him.

Li Yunjing's claim that he was robbed by the leader of the "Justice Alliance" and had his belongings stolen is also reasonable.

(End of this chapter)