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Chapter 629 Blessing Relatives and Friends, Ready to Depart (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
After purging the scum, the "White Tiger Army" was completely transformed.

Li Yunjing personally oversaw the recruitment office to ensure that every new recruit underwent rigorous screening.

The rules for recruiting new soldiers in the "White Tiger Army" were also reiterated!
Anyone who joins the White Tiger Army must first have their aptitude and loyalty tested!

Anyone with connections must undergo a triple vetting process!
Anyone who dares to engage in favoritism or corruption will be executed without mercy!

Once these three rules were established, the entire atmosphere of the "White Tiger Army" changed.

Each leader issued recruitment orders through the sect's administrative hall.

Soon, everyone in the Shenxiao Dao Sect knew about the recruitment information of the Baihu Hall.

In order to ensure things went smoothly, Li Yunjing personally visited various mountain peaks and sects, explaining the current situation of the "White Tiger Army" and the situation of the sects on the front lines.

Appeal to their emotions and move them with reason.

In addition, Li Yunjing is practically the crown prince of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". No peak master or hall master dares to disrespect him.

Each mountain peak has contributed some excellent seeds, to varying degrees.

If each mountain peak can send seven or eight people, ten mountain peaks can send seventy or eighty people, and a hundred mountain peaks can send seven or eight hundred people. Add to that some of the most prosperous mountain peaks and strongholds, and the "White Tiger Army" will have no problem filling the gaps.

In just a few days, the "White Tiger Army" replenished itself with 1,200 elite new recruits, each with remarkable talent and high morale.

On the training ground, new recruits and veterans practiced the "Seven Kill White Tiger Formation" together, their murderous aura soaring to the sky, their power even greater than before!
Just as the remaining commanders were leading the training army, the six Supreme Elders arrived at the "White Tiger Hall" and found Li Yunjing.

"Master Li, I am not satisfied with your handling of this matter; I believe it is wrong!"

The elder in the purple-gold Taoist robe directly and bluntly criticized him.

Faced with the questioning of the six Supreme Elders, Li Yunjing remained calm and composed.

He slowly rose, bowed respectfully, and said, "Esteemed Elders, I am unsure where I have mishandled the situation; please enlighten me."

"The 'White Tiger Army' is a vital asset of the sect. You have arbitrarily changed the recruitment rules, relaxed the screening process, executed the commander without trial, and even transferred elite troops from various peaks. This is shaking the foundation of the sect!"

The Supreme Elder in the purple-gold Daoist robe snorted coldly and said, "If everyone acted as recklessly as you, where would the order of the sect be?"

"Elder, you are mistaken."

Li Yunjing remained composed, looking directly at his opponent: "'White Tiger Army' was previously corrupt and its combat strength was greatly diminished. The battle at the front is critical. If we don't reorganize, how can we protect the sect's foundation?"

"Nonsense!"

Another white-haired elder slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "Are you accusing us old folks of mismanagement?"

"Elders, please listen: The White Tiger Army is now in high spirits; this is the spirit a sect should have."

The sounds of training could be faintly heard from the training ground. Taking advantage of the situation, Li Yunjing said, "Everything I do is for the benefit of the sect."

"Strong words!"

The elder in the purple-gold robes angrily said, "We guards of the 'White Tiger Army' have been diligent and conscientious, never slacking off for a moment. Now that you've taken power, you're criticizing us for not doing a good job?"

"This hall master has never criticized any of the supreme elders."

A glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes: "Within the sect, the Supreme Elder is the cornerstone and pillar of our sect. How dare I criticize him? I'm just pointing out some problems, hoping that the 'White Tiger Army' will develop in a better direction!"

The six elders paled upon hearing this.

Li Yunjing added, "Only three thousand men from the White Tiger Army have been transferred out!"

This statement, delivered with profound meaning, left the six Supreme Elders speechless.

Do they not know what the situation is?

Apart from these six, the other senior elders of the "White Tiger Army" had long since gone to the front lines and participated in countless battles.

"All my actions are for the purpose of restoring the strength of the 'White Tiger Hall' as soon as possible, and I have no selfish motives whatsoever."

Seeing that the elders remained silent, Li Yunjing continued.

"Even so, we shouldn't be so radical..."

The Supreme Elder in the Purple-Gold Daoist Robe said unwillingly.

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures."

Li Yunjing said firmly, "If sticking to old ways leads to a defeat at the front, I cannot bear this responsibility, and I'm sure none of the elders can either."

The room fell silent for a moment.

"Alright, since it's for the sake of the sect's overall interests, let's do as Hall Master Li says."

Finally, one of the blue-robed elders who had been silent all along sighed: "However..."

He gave Li Yunjing a sharp look, "If anything goes wrong, you will be fully responsible."

"I am willing to sign a pledge!"

Li Yunjing bowed deeply, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

After the six elders left, the commander responsible for assisting Li Yunjing quickly stepped forward: "Hall Master, how could you talk back to the Supreme Elder like that..."

"A general should prioritize the overall situation of the battle."

Looking at the military formations training in the distance, Li Yunjing said calmly, "Personal gains and losses are not worth mentioning."

Having resolved the internal problems of the "White Tiger Army" and confirmed that the overall direction was correct, Li Yunjing immediately went to the "Black Tortoise Army," which, like the "White Tiger Army," had various drawbacks.

Li Yunjing's tough actions in the "White Tiger Army" had already alarmed the "Black Tortoise Army." During this period, the various drawbacks were improved, and Li Yunjing was not able to find any fault with them.

Li Yunjing was relieved after he re-implemented the military discipline of the "White Tiger Army" into the "Black Tortoise Army" and confirmed that everyone from top to bottom was abiding by it.

In the days that followed, Li Yunjing took some time to meet with many friends, exchange feelings, and then went into seclusion again.

The centenary is not far off.

The “Far North” is too far from the “Southern Continent” where the “Divine Firmament Dao Sect” is located.

One in the south and one in the north, they needed to cross three continents and the North Sea. The journey was fraught with danger, and Li Yunjing didn't have much time left to travel.

He has now been cultivating for forty years!

Returning to the "Chaos Palace" inside the "Purple Gold Gourd," Li Yunjing incorporated many more materials into this treasure.

Most of the spirit stones, restrictions, formations, puppet mechanical beasts, celestial secrets, and even many treasures were integrated into the "Chaos Palace" by Li Yunjing.

This was his most prized possession.

Over the next five years, Li Yunjing used all the third-tier materials he had on him for array formation, talisman making, weapon crafting, pill refining, crafting "puppet mechanical beasts," and cultivating the Heavenly Secrets Technique.

Over the past five years, with almost no rest, Li Yunjing has become a peak third-tier talisman-making master, a peak third-tier formation master, a beginner fourth-tier weapon-refining master, a peak third-tier puppet master, a peak third-tier alchemy master, and a high-level third-tier celestial mystery master...

On this day, inside the Chaos Palace, Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly reflecting a galaxy of stars, his body enveloped in Daoist aura.

He raised his hand and waved it, and thousands of talismans, formations, puppets, and pills, each shimmering with spiritual light, appeared before him, each radiating an astonishing aura.

"Finally... everything has met expectations."

He let out a long sigh, stood up, rolled up his sleeves, and put all the treasures into the "Chaos Palace".

The Chaos Palace at this moment, after being infused with countless rare and precious materials, is no longer what it used to be. Its internal space has expanded more than tenfold, and the palaces and pavilions are densely covered with array formations and restrictions. It even faintly resembles the prototype of a "blessed land".

"It's time to go."

Li Yunjing stepped out of the "Purple Gold Gourd" and returned to "Qiwu Manor." He looked up at the northern horizon, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

In the far north, a hundred-year agreement, a promise made by a Nascent Soul Realm expert, he has never forgotten it for a single day.

Before leaving, Li Yunjing used his status to allocate 2353 million contribution points from his sect to Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi, 500 million each.

His disciple Lin Xuan was also given 500 million contribution points.

However, Lin Xuan's contribution points are in a semi-frozen state.

Only after he breaks through a level of cultivation will he receive a portion of contribution points, which he can use for free trading.

After thinking for a moment, Li Yunjing allocated the remaining 853 million contribution points to Ma Xingyuan, Yue Zhouwang, Jin Shouyun, Su Guo, Ling'er, Zhu Wanyun, and others.

These are people who follow him, and they don't have many resources or are not wealthy.

The 853 million contribution points were distributed among them, which is equivalent to each person receiving hundreds of thousands of low-grade spirit stones, a huge fortune.

Within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," the Sect Master, Supreme Elders, and some Peak Masters and Deputy Sect Masters do not require contribution points.

These people formed the highest decision-making body of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and were the primary beneficiaries of the sect's power.

Since contribution points are no longer meaningful to Li Yunjing, and he can directly extract whatever he wants from the sect's treasury, these contribution points naturally cannot be wasted.

Giving it to your own people is the best choice.

After distributing the contribution points within his own authority, Li Yunjing stood in the courtyard of "Qiwu Manor," gazing at the familiar scenery, a sense of reluctance rising in his heart.

This trip is unpredictable, with both good and bad fortune at stake.

Even someone like Li Yunjing felt immense pressure.

The needs of a Nascent Soul cultivator are certainly not easy to fulfill.

That is why he deliberately imprisoned the primordial spirit of Xuan Yin Zhenjun!

That's the "advisor" in crucial moments!
He needs the insight of Xuan Yin Zhenjun! If necessary, Li Yunjing is even willing to release Xuan Yin Zhenjun's primordial spirit to allow him to live.

As long as I can get Xuan Yin Zhenjun to help me complete the task.

And is evil without righteousness?

Li Yunjing always felt that this kid was quite strange. Perhaps he could be used as a scapegoat in times of danger.

With this long-term perspective in mind, Li Yunjing decided to keep the two of them.

Meanwhile, Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi, who were far away on the border, were startled when they saw the change in their contribution points.

Fearing that something had happened to Li Yunjing, the two girls immediately went to Shenxiao Pass to request the Supreme Elder to check on Li Yunjing's information.

Originally, Li Yunjing's information was top secret.

Even ordinary elders are not qualified to investigate a deputy sect leader.

However, since Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi were Li Yunjing's legal wives, the Supreme Elder naturally had no intention of hiding anything and told him about Li Yunjing's seclusion at the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" several years ago.

"Ancestor, why did my husband give us the contribution points?"

Yu Yunyi was still a little worried and pressed for more information.

"Hahaha!"

The Supreme Elder stroked his beard and laughed, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes: "Silly girl, the sect's higher-ups don't need contribution points. If they don't give them to you, who else can they give them to?"

Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi blushed instantly, their delicate bodies trembling slightly.

Lu Ruoxi's eyes reddened, and she said in a trembling voice, "So that's how it is..."

"Yes! You don't need to worry."

The Supreme Elder sighed and smiled, "These years, you've had it tough on the front lines. If you want to go back and visit, I'll grant you three years of leave."

"But you know in your hearts what to say and what not to say!"

He paused, then his tone turned serious: "You are not allowed to tell anyone about 'Shenxiao Pass' except Li Yunjing! Including your family members!"

"Disciple understands!"

The two women exchanged a glance, bowed in unison, and said in crisp voices.

With the approval of the Supreme Elder, the two were naturally removed from the front lines.

"Ruoxi, we must become stronger!"

After leaving Shenxiao Pass, Yu Yunyi held Lü Ruoxi's hand tightly: "We can't let our husband bear the risks alone forever!"

"We've been working hard!"

Lü Ruoxi nodded emphatically, a determined look flashing in her eyes: "It's just that my husband's abilities are too great..."

At this point, both women had to sigh, somewhat disheartened.

It's not that they haven't tried; the two women have been working incredibly hard these past few years, fighting the enemy on the front lines every few days, all to hone their skills.

No matter how hard he tried, he could never catch up with Li Yunjing's back.

……

Just as Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi were rushing back, Li Yunjing had already begun to instruct his subordinates on the specific affairs of the "Seven Star Palace," "White Tiger Hall," and "Black Tortoise Hall."

The subordinates were used to this hands-off management style.

Li Yunjing was almost like those supreme elders, only concerned with the general direction and completely ignoring the specifics.

The work under the three main halls is quite simple.

After all, a hands-off manager is definitely better than a boss who micromanages everything.

Li Yunjing took a long leave from the Shenxiao Dao Sect, saying he was going out for training, and set off.

The first stop was naturally the "Star Moon Trading Company" in the "Red Sun Market". This time, he was going to the "Far North" with Zhao Qi, since the two of them had been trapped by the restrictions of a Nascent Soul cultivator back then and needed to face this danger together.

Throughout the journey, Li Yunjing kept a low profile and did not pilot the "Sky Patrol Ship," but instead chose to pilot the Escape Light to "Red Sun Market."

The "Sky Patrol Ship" has experienced several major battles, suffered considerable damage, and developed many minor problems.

Over the years, Li Yunjing has sent the "Sky Patrol Ship" directly to the "Tiangong Hall" for renovation and repairs, and has also added many new features.

His warship, due to the materials used, almost reached the combat power of the first or second level of the Nascent Soul Realm.

This is one of Li Yunjing's strengths.

It is an important backup plan for venturing into "Tianlan Star".

Unless there is danger, Li Yunjing tries not to use the "Sky Patrol Ship" to consume its energy.

The distance of a thousand miles was no longer a great distance for Li Yunjing, and he soon arrived at the market town.

When he entered the market, he found that this once bustling cultivation market was even more lively than he remembered.

The streets were teeming with monks, and long queues formed in front of every shop.

"Senior, are you looking for a place to stay?"

A junior cultivator in the Qi Refining stage greeted them eagerly, "Our 'Yunlai Inn' has just received a new batch of delicacies from land and sea..."

Li Yunjing waved his hand, refusing the other party's offer, and headed straight for the "Star Moon Trading Company" in the center of the market.

From afar, the star flag hanging in front of the shop is even more dazzling than before, and the shop is bustling with customers.

Clearly, with a Golden Core cultivator in charge, the business of "Star Moon Merchant Guild" has risen to the level of a top-tier merchant guild, and it is now the undisputed number one in "Red Sun Market".

"The boss is here!"

A Foundation Establishment stage shopkeeper blocked Li Yunjing's path, his face showing surprise, then overjoyed, and said, "Boss! Please!"

"Okay! Keep it low-key!"

Li Yunjing frowned slightly, about to continue speaking, when suddenly his consciousness stirred.

He looked up at the top floor of the business building and met a pair of familiar bright eyes.

Zhao Qi stood by the window, wearing a moon-white long dress, with star hairpins shimmering in her hair, exuding a more mature and elegant charm than before.

The two looked at each other across the distance. A hint of surprise flashed in Zhao Qi's eyes, and she then gave a few instructions to the maid beside her.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Li Yunjing was respectfully led into the trading company.

After passing through layers of restrictions, we finally arrived at an elegant tea room.

Zhao Qi had already prepared the spiritual tea and was waiting. Amidst the fragrant aroma of the tea, she said softly, "Husband, it's been so many years, you've finally come."

Inside the tea room, the delicate fragrance of fine tea wafted through the air.

Li Yunjing looked at Zhao Qi, whose beauty was even more captivating than before, and a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes.

"Thank you for your hard work these years."

he whispered.

Zhao Qi paused slightly as she poured tea for him, a hint of tears welling in her eyes: "Husband, what are you saying? I know it's been difficult for you out there. The Shenxiao Dao Sect has been embroiled in numerous wars and has not been at peace in recent years."

"Ugh……"

Li Yunjing sighed deeply when he talked about his experiences over the years.

"Let's not talk about anything else, let's talk about the century-long agreement."

Li Yunjing's expression was solemn. "Although there are still more than sixty years to go, we must go to the 'far north'."

"I've been waiting for this day."

Zhao Qi nodded and took out a jade slip with starlight flowing from her sleeve: "In recent years, besides cultivation, I have been researching the route to the 'far north'."

She activated the jade slip, and a three-dimensional map appeared.

"I've done some research. The first route is to go northwest from the 'Great Ming Immortal Cultivation World' into the barbarian territory, then leave the Great Ming Immortal Cultivation World and continue north. The second route is to enter the East China Sea, cross the sea to the other side, enter the 'Buddha Light Continent,' and then go north."

Zhao Qi pointed to the route on the map, then looked at Li Yunjing and asked, "Which route do you think we should choose?"

"The battle in the East China Sea is far from over!"

Li Yunjing thought for a moment and said, "Moreover, that True Monarch Zhu Ran is very active. I am considered a 'celebrity' in the East Sea. I really dare not go into the depths of the East Sea again."

"Another reason is that the 'Buddha's Light Continent' is too dangerous! It's even more dangerous than the East China Sea!"

"The Buddhists are even more vehemently opposed to the Xuanmen (Taoist) sect than the demonic cultivators!"

"So I don't want to take this route. Let's head north, cross the icy lands from the northern border, traverse the southern continent, and go to the 'Huangze Continent'!"

Li Yunjing shared his thoughts.

"Okay! I'll do whatever my husband says!"

Zhao Qi did not hesitate and immediately agreed to Li Yunjing's choice.

(End of this chapter)