Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 640 The Grandmaster's Face: Everyone Rushes to Curry Favor (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"It seems we have no choice but to use some 'life-giving essence'."

Li Yunjing opened his eyes and took out a crystal-clear jade bottle from his storage ring.

Once opened, the clear spring inside made a tinkling sound, and a rich life force emanated from it.

"Gudong!"

Without any hesitation, Li Yunjing drank the "source of life" in the bottle in one gulp.

The "Fountain of Life" contains the power of life and is originally a top-grade natural treasure. It is a waste to use it to heal wounds.

But being on another continent, in an unfamiliar place, and with people eyeing him covetously from the outside, Li Yunjing couldn't care less about wasting a bottle.

"boom!"

Once the "source of life" enters the stomach, it immediately unleashes a powerful force of vitality.

Li Yunjing's entire body was radiating a bluish glow from every pore, and that stubborn, sinister magic power melted away as quickly as snow meeting the blazing sun.

Seven days later, a long howl suddenly came from the quiet room.

The whistling sound was full of energy, causing the entire courtyard to tremble slightly.

"My husband has recovered!"

Zhao Qi, who was cultivating in the courtyard, stood up in surprise.

The door to the quiet room opened, and Li Yunjing strode out with a powerful stride.

He looked radiant and showed no signs of injury whatsoever.

Not only have his injuries fully recovered, but his cultivation level also seems to have improved somewhat.

If Li Yunjing hadn't suppressed his cultivation, he would have immediately broken through to the fifth level of the Golden Core Realm!

"Congratulations on your recovery, Fellow Daoist Li."

Su Muqing greeted them with a smile, "The Wang family has been behaving themselves these past few days, but..."

She hesitated, but Li Yunjing understood. He scanned the area with his divine sense and immediately discovered several hidden auras outside the courtyard.

"It's too late for them to make a move!"

Li Yunjing sneered, "Now that my injuries have healed, it's time for me to meet this Fellow Daoist Wang."

"Fellow Daoist Li has emerged from seclusion?"

Just then, Wang Tianba's hearty laughter came from outside the courtyard: "Congratulations!"

Clearly, every move Li Yunjing made in his courtyard was being monitored by the Wang family.

Li Yunjing's long roar, full of vigor, was naturally reported to the Wang family.

Wang Tianba knew perfectly well that Li Yunjing had either fully recovered from his injuries or had mostly healed himself. Under these circumstances, any attempt to harm him would have been futile.

Although Wang Tianba secretly regretted it, he was, after all, a cunning old man, and at this moment he pretended to be very happy.

Anyone who didn't know better would think this person was Wang Zifeng's best friend!

This person does a perfect job of putting on a show.

Unfortunately, Li Yunjing had already seen through this man's tricks and wouldn't mistake Wang Tianba for a good person.

A glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes, and he waved his hand to remove the protective barrier around the courtyard gate: "Fellow Daoist Wang, your arrival is timely. I was just about to come and express my gratitude."

Wang Tianba led several Wang family heads and elders into the courtyard. His gaze swept over Li Yunjing, and he was secretly alarmed.

He could clearly sense that this "Fellow Daoist Li" looked much better than before.

Clearly, they have truly regained their strength!

"Fellow Taoist, you're welcome."

Wang Tianba's smile was somewhat forced. "I wonder what your plans are next?"

"What, Fellow Daoist Wang, are you going to ask me to leave?"

Li Yunjing asked with a half-smile.

Having regained his strength, Wang Tianba mistakenly believed that Li Yunjing was a Nascent Soul Realm expert, so he was naturally worried.

It's like having a bomb in your own house—who would want that?

"Don't dare!"

Wang Tianba quickly waved his hand, "It's just that my Wang family's ancestral worship ceremony will happen in the future, and I would like to invite you to attend the ceremony."

Li Yunjing sneered inwardly; this was clearly a test.

"In that case, I will trouble you for a few more days."

He stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "When the time comes, I will send you a generous gift."

"Great!"

A hint of joy flashed in Wang Tianba's eyes: "Several fellow Daoists from nearby forces will also be coming at that time, which will be a good opportunity for them to get to know Fellow Daoist Li."

"Great! I can make some new friends."

Li Yun nodded and responded with a smile.

After Wang Tianba left, Zhao Qi whispered, "Husband, there might be something fishy about this ancestral worship ceremony."

"My cultivation has been restored."

Li Yunjing's gaze was profound. "This is a perfect opportunity to let the Wang family know that there are some people they can't afford to offend!"

Since killing four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, Li Yunjing's courage has grown considerably.

Besides cultivation level, which is the main factor, cultivators have many other ways to fight against enemies of higher realms!

The art of formations is the most effective way to defeat the strong with the weak.

A master of formations should never measure combat strength by brute force!

If the opponent had as many high-level array plates as Li Yunjing, killing a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator would not be difficult.

In addition, Li Yunjing has many fourth-order, fifth-order, and even immortal-level magic treasures. He is not afraid of the Wang family. If he really goes on a killing spree, the Wang family will be crippled!

Given Wang Tianba's deep-seated nature, he would definitely consider this.

Until there is absolute certainty, Li Yunjing and his two companions remain honored guests of the Wang family.

"What have you two learned about this place these past few days?"

Li Yunjing then looked at Zhao Qi and Su Muqing, wanting to learn about the situation of "Luofu Continent".

"Yes! We did learn some information. Through indirect questioning, the Wang family also shared a lot, and we have gained a preliminary understanding of the Luofu Continent."

Zhao Qi chuckled and began to teach Li Yunjing some knowledge.

This continent is much larger than the "Southern Sky Continent".

This place is called the "Chang'an Dynasty," located in the southeasternmost part of the "Luofu Continent."

"Zixiao City" is the border fortress that connects to the "Southern Continent".

Such border cities are guarded by several Nascent Soul cultivators.

"I see!"

Through Zhao Qi and Su Muqing's words, Li Yunjing gained a direct understanding of the place.

"It seems that although we did not reach the secret stronghold of the 'Mystic Ice Palace' after coming out of the teleportation channel, we have still arrived at the place we were supposed to be."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, finally putting aside his worries.

Three days later, Wang Tianba personally came to invite Li Yunjing to a banquet.

This time, Li Yunjing took Zhao Qi and Su Muqing with him.

Inside the main hall of the Prince's Mansion, a sumptuous funeral feast had already been prepared.

Besides the core elders of the Wang family, the patriarchs of several other families in "Purple Cloud City" were also present.

"Fellow Daoist Li, please take a seat!"

Wang Tianba, all smiles, led Li Yunjing to his seat.

"Thank you for your help, fellow Daoists."

Li Yunjing glanced around and noticed faint fluctuations in the array around the main hall. He sneered inwardly, but showed no emotion on his face and calmly took his seat.

"I've heard that Fellow Daoist Li is proficient in the art of formations?"

After a few rounds of drinks, Wang Tianba asked, seemingly casually, "May I offer some pointers?"

The manor he gave to Li Yunjing had its formation modified; how could Wang Tianba not know that?

This is also what he is most worried about!

If Li Yunjing were still a master of formations, the danger would be almost comparable to that of a Nascent Soul Realm seventh or eighth level expert.

"I have a superficial understanding."

Li Yunjing put down his wine cup and said calmly, "If Fellow Daoist Wang is interested, we can exchange ideas another day."

"Great!"

Wang Tianba clapped his hands and laughed, "My Wang family happens to have several sets of ancient array diagrams in our collection, but no one has been able to decipher them. I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Li to help us with the deciphering another day."

"Oh?"

Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "What kind of array diagram is it?"

"Among them, the most famous is the fragment of the 'Fairy Cloud Misty Array'."

Wang Tianba lowered his voice, "It is said to have been left by an ancient immortal."

A strange light flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes.

He had indeed heard of this "Fairy Cloud Misty Array," and it was indeed an ancient and wondrous array.

If one can comprehend this, it will greatly benefit his mastery of formations.

"I never expected such a formation! The Wang family is truly remarkable!"

Li Yunjing nodded slightly and smiled, "Then I, Li, will accept your offer without hesitation."

"Fellow Daoist Li, may I ask how skilled you are in array formations?"

Another Zhao family patriarch asked with a smile.

The intention to test the waters became increasingly obvious.

"I'd barely qualify him as a master of formations!"

Li Yunjing chuckled and said casually.

"Master of Formations!"

The experts who attended the banquet all gasped in astonishment.

The term "Grandmaster" implies a person of extremely high status. Especially considering Li Yunjing is suspected to be a high-level Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, coupled with his status as a Grandmaster of Formations, he practically possesses invincible potential!

The members of the different families exchanged glances, and all of them seemed somewhat intimidated.

The matter that Wang Tianba discussed with them can be dropped.

This kind of person is not to be trifled with!

The atmosphere of the banquet changed instantly.

Several family heads rose and respectfully raised their glasses to Li Yunjing in greeting.

"Master Li, I, Zhao, offer you a toast!"

The Zhao family patriarch held the jade cup in both hands, his face beaming with smiles. "It is truly an honor to meet a master like Master Li!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, you're too kind."

Li Yunjing smiled calmly and took a sip of his glass.

"Master Li, please take a look at this 'Ice Crystal Jade Dew Soup'."

Wang Tianba personally served Li Yunjing a dish, "made from thousand-year-old snow lotus and jade marrow, a specialty of 'Zixiao City,' which is very beneficial for stabilizing one's cultivation."

The soup was crystal clear, emanating a faint chill, with a few snow lotus petals floating on the surface like ice crystals.

"Really extraordinary."

Li Yunjing took a bite and nodded in approval.

"If Master Li likes them, I have a few snow lotuses in my residence, which I will have sent over later."

Wang Tianba quickly replied.

"No need."

Li Yunjing waved his hand, "I appreciate Fellow Daoist Wang's kindness."

"This 'Nine-Feathered Colorful Duck' is marinated with thirty-six kinds of spiritual herbs and then roasted with Samadhi True Fire..."

"This jar of 'Millennial Drunken Immortal Wine' was passed down through my Wang family ancestors, and I'm opening it today especially for Master Li..."

During the banquet, the heads of the family took turns offering toasts, their words full of flattery.

The fact that he was a master of formations greatly surprised Li Yunjing.

Unexpectedly, he was even more revered than the Nascent Soul Realm cultivator he had impersonated.

Li Yunjing had been cultivating in a behemoth sect like the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" for a long time, and he had no idea that in the cultivation world, apart from those top sects or sects and families famous for their formations, other forces rarely produced formation masters.

Many sects even need to find someone in the cultivation world and spend a huge amount of money to ask a master of array formations to set up a protective array for their mountain.

A rare talent, he's a VIP wherever he goes!

These families, which appear to be either Nascent Soul Realm cultivators or Golden Core Realm cultivators, are quite powerful, but even when all of them are combined, there isn't a single Grandmaster of Formations among them!

Li Yunjing's appearance sparked a desire among the crowd to win him over.

Making friends with a master of formations can lead to needing their help in the future.

At that time, it might be a matter of life and death.

"I've heard that a Grandmaster of Formations can single-handedly contend with several cultivators of the same level. Seeing Grandmaster Li's prowess today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved!"

Another expert, the Qian family patriarch said with a face full of admiration.

"Yeah yeah!"

The head of the Sun family chimed in, "Master Li has achieved so much at such a young age; he will surely reach the Divine Transformation realm in the future!"

"You flatter me."

Li Yunjing chuckled inwardly at the flattery, but maintained a calm expression: "The art of array formations is merely a hobby of mine."

"The Grandmaster is too modest!"

Everyone shook their heads repeatedly, and another round of flattery followed.

These flattering words left Zhao Qi and Su Muqing dumbfounded. Neither of them had expected the situation to change so suddenly, catching them both off guard.

"It seems the previous plan failed."

Even Li Yunjing had this thought in his mind.

When the wine was flowing freely, Wang Tianba clapped his hands, and a group of dancers dressed in light gauze gracefully entered.

These women were all beautiful, with graceful dance moves, and their bodies were faintly filled with spiritual energy, clearly indicating that they were all accomplished cultivators.

“Master Li, this is the ‘Spiritual Dancer’ whom my Wang family has carefully cultivated.”

Wang Tianba said meaningfully, "They are not only proficient in dual cultivation techniques, but also know how to help people regulate their spiritual energy..."

"I appreciate Fellow Daoist Wang's kind offer."

Li Yunjing glanced at Zhao Qi beside him and saw that her face was slightly gloomy. He couldn't help but chuckle: "However, it is better for cultivators to be pure of heart and have few desires."

He chuckled inwardly, thinking to himself if he had come alone.

Indulging yourself occasionally is no big deal.

However, it's not good to be out with your woman and openly flirt with other women.

Of course, he couldn't let his woman be sad.

"It was Wang who was being presumptuous!"

Seeing this, Wang Tianba quickly waved for the dancers to leave: "Master Li's unwavering faith is truly admirable!"

He glanced at Zhao Qi, whose face was pale, and thought to himself that something was wrong. How could he forget that his Daoist partner was still there in order to win over this Grandmaster!
As for why Zhao Qi's cultivation level is at the Golden Core stage?
Wang Tianba had no doubts, after all, there were few high-level female cultivators in the cultivation world.

Li Yunjing wants to find a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator as a Daoist partner, but that's not an easy thing.

It is not uncommon in the cultivation world for a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator to have a Golden Core Realm cultivator as their Dao partner.

The banquet lasted until late at night. Several family heads were already flushed from drinking, but they still didn't forget to toast Li Yunjing.

Although Li Yunjing welcomed everyone, his eyes remained clear and bright, which made everyone present even more respectful.

"It's getting late."

Li Yunjing rose to take his leave, saying, "Thank you all for your kind hospitality."

"Take care, Master Li!"

Everyone quickly got up to see them off.

Wang Tianba personally escorted Li Yunjing and the other two to the gate of the villa, and repeatedly instructed the servants to take good care of them before leaving.

"My husband is really impressive today. Those family heads are practically praising you to the heavens."

Back in the courtyard, Zhao Qi couldn't help but laugh.

"They're nothing but sycophants."

Li Yunjing shook his head and chuckled: "But I really didn't expect that the identity of a Grandmaster of Formations would be so useful!"

A glint of light flashed in his eyes, "I am determined to obtain the array diagram of the Wang family's 'Immortal Cloud Misty Array'."

"Wang Tianba's attitude has changed drastically today, so he probably won't have any more wicked thoughts."

Su Muqing said thoughtfully, "Fellow Daoist Li, from now on you will travel around the 'Luofu Continent' as a Grandmaster of Array Formations. I think our safety will definitely increase greatly!"

"That's one way!"

Li Yunjing said calmly, "However, a Grandmaster of Formations is still a bit troublesome! It would be better for me to travel the world as a Grandmaster of Alchemy in the future."

In the world of cultivation, among the various arts of cultivation, the most revered are the alchemy masters and the weapon-refining masters.

If I had to choose only one, it would definitely be a Grandmaster of Alchemy!

The foremost of all cultivation arts, truly deserving of its title!
For cultivators who want to accelerate their cultivation and refine their Qi, besides relying on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, they also need rare and precious materials and spirit stones.

The emergence of alchemy changed the drawbacks of slow absorption and excessive waste, combining many rare and precious materials to form various types of pills that are helpful for cultivation.

Elixirs have become an essential part of a cultivator's daily life.

The status of a top-level alchemy master is self-evident; he is someone everyone tries to curry favor with.

In particular, some high-level cultivators who encounter cultivation difficulties and reach a bottleneck need to ask a master alchemist for help in refining a batch of pills that can help them break through their cultivation level.

The alchemy masters also used this opportunity to improve their alchemy skills and earn a large amount of materials and spirit stones.

"what!"

Su Muqing was startled and stared straight at Li Yunjing, stammering, "Fellow Daoist Li...you...you are...a Grandmaster of Alchemy?"

"Is it weird?"

Li Yunjing glanced at the woman with surprise and smiled, "I really enjoy alchemy and I've long since become a grandmaster."

"Forehead……"

Li Yunjing's words made Su Muqing roll her eyes. Was that even human language?

At the same time, Su Muqing truly witnessed Li Yunjing's prowess. Such a person truly deserves to be the deputy sect leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
"If this person takes charge of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' in the future, I'm afraid my 'Northern Emperor Sect' will be suppressed for another three to five thousand years!"

Su Muqing thought to herself.

"Sister Su, you have no idea how formidable my husband is!"

Zhao Qi said with a smile, "My husband knows a lot of things!"

She deliberately kept everyone in suspense, refusing to reveal the terrifying information that all six of Li Yunjing's deputy positions were at the Grandmaster level!
"hehe!"

Li Yunjing shook his head and chuckled, "Alright, everyone go back and rest! I reckon Wang Tianba won't be able to sit still tomorrow; he'll definitely need my help."

The following morning, Wang Tianba indeed came in person with an ancient jade slip.

"Fellow Daoist Li, this is the fragment of that array diagram."

Wang Tianba carefully handed over the jade slip, "Please take a look."

Li Yunjing took the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and was immediately shocked.

This is indeed a part of the "Immortal Clouds and Misty Clouds Formation" diagram, and it is even more complete than he imagined!

"Good formation!"

After examining it, Li Yunjing sincerely exclaimed, "Fellow Daoist Wang, this item is precious. Why don't I study it here and try to comprehend it?"

"Please feel free, fellow Daoist."

A triumphant smile flashed in Wang Tianba's eyes: "I just hope that you can fill in the gaps and help me set it up."

"This one……"

After a moment's hesitation, Li Yunjing, under Wang Tianba's nervousness, nodded slightly, which was considered his agreement.

(End of this chapter)