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Chapter 687 Leaving Tianlan and Entering the East Sea (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Li Yunjing's eyes flashed, and suddenly he struck the boy in the back with a palm, instantly sending a mysterious restriction into his body.

"you!"

The boy's expression changed drastically, only to find that his magical power had been completely sealed.

"Don't worry, it's just a temporary seal on your cultivation."

Li Yunjing said calmly, "Now we can have a proper talk."

"Why bother?"

Ye Wuhen snorted coldly: "Just kill him!"

"You...you dare!"

The boy's face turned ashen upon hearing this: "My master is the Master of Tingyu Pavilion, a Nascent Soul cultivator!"

"So what if I've reached the Nascent Soul stage?"

Ye Wuhen grinned maliciously, "If I let you go back, won't you just tell your master to come and kill me? I might as well kill you first."

"All right!"

Li Yunjing interrupted him and turned to the boy: "I can let you go, but you must swear an oath to Heaven that you will not reveal what happened tonight."

The boy gritted his teeth and said, "What if I refuse?"

The fact that he had been captured alive and threatened greatly angered the young man.

"Then we'll have no choice but to fight to the death."

A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes: "I can tell you clearly that we are just passing through the 'Tianlan Continent' and have no ulterior motives! We might leave in a few days and never come here again in our lifetime."

"Your choice: live or die!"

Ye Wuhen cooperated by extending his demonic hand and waving it in front of the boy.

"I...I promise!"

The boy finally gave in.

"Remember, if you break this oath, heavenly tribulation will befall you, and your soul will be scattered!"

After the young man made a vow to Heaven, Li Yunjing lifted some of the restrictions.

The young man gave Li Yunjing a deep look, then turned and flew away on his sword.

"Are you just going to let him go like that?"

Ye Wuhen said with dissatisfaction.

"A True Monarch at the Nascent Soul stage!"

Li Yunjing narrowed his eyes. "Do we really dare to kill his successor right under his nose?"

After that night, Li Yunjing and Ye Wuhen could no longer stay still.

The next morning, Zhao Qi and Su Muqing checked out of the hotel, and the four of them left the city to continue their journey.

The boy made a vow.

But once one person knows their information, there will definitely be a second and a third. Their luck can't last forever!
Running away is the best option.

After leaving, Li Yunjing and his companions traveled south, passing through several cultivation markets along the way.

They disguised themselves: Li Yunjing became a traveling merchant, Ye Wuhen disguised himself as his bodyguard, and Zhao Qi and Su Muqing disguised themselves as accompanying maids.

The Tianlan Continent is rich in resources, especially the spiritual herbs and minerals in the south, which are extremely rare in other continents.

Tier 3 materials are almost readily available, and even Tier 4 materials can be purchased from most large merchant guilds.

As for fifth-tier materials?

Only items of this caliber become extremely scarce, and it's almost impossible to buy them without participating in high-level trade fairs or auctions.

As the owner of "Xingyue Trading Company", Li Yunjing was well-versed in business. Whenever he arrived at a market, he would first inquire about the market conditions and then offer special products from the far north.

Rare materials such as "Frost Marrow Crystal", "Ice Soul Sand", and "Mysterious Frost Iron" can be exchanged for spiritual materials such as "Crimson Flame Gold", "Azure Spirit Grass", and "Purple Cloud Jade" from the "Tianlan Continent".

"Frost Marrow Crystal" is not uncommon in the "Far North," but it is priceless in the "Tianlan Continent," especially for cultivators who practice fire-attribute techniques. This item can harmonize the internal fire energy and prevent qi deviation.

As for ice-type cultivators?

Needless to say, this material is almost a fatal temptation.

Materials such as "Crimson Flame Gold" from the "Tianlan Continent" are top-tier materials for refining fire-attribute magic weapons. Bringing them back to the "Southern Heaven Continent" will surely fetch a high price.

This deal made Li Yunjing so happy that he didn't want to leave, since he was still more than twenty years away from meeting the requirements of the "Guanghan Palace" senior.

With his cultivation level, he could have crawled back to the East Sea even if he had to.

Ye Wuhen, Zhao Qi, and Su Muqing, who were traveling with them, were also in no hurry. Cross-border transactions were definitely extremely profitable.

Almost everyone's net worth has increased dramatically!
Especially Zhao Qi and Su Muqing, their numbers increased more than tenfold!
The two women had already gathered enough resources for the Nascent Soul stage, and even some materials needed after they reached the Nascent Soul stage!

Having finally embarked on an exceptionally long journey, they naturally wanted to reap the rewards.

One day, a large cultivation market called "Flowing Cloud City" was established.

Li Yunjing and his three companions entered a shop called "Jubaolou".

Li Yunjing was very familiar with this shop; he had also dealt with "Jubaolou" in the Southern Continent.

Through his travels in the Tianlan Continent, Li Yunjing learned that the Jubao Tower was one of the thirty-six grotto-heavens of the Tianlan Continent.

Within the chamber of commerce, there are at least two or three True Monarchs at the Nascent Soul stage!
It is precisely because of this formidable strength that the people of "Jubaolou" are able to conduct commercial activities on various continents.

Li Yunjing's "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and "Jubaolou" have a very good relationship, and many of their purchases come from "Jubaolou".

Even the first major event after opening up the "City of Glory" was allowing the people of the "Treasure Pavilion" to hold a grand auction there.

Currently, there is another transaction in progress between Li Yunjing and "Jubaolou".

That is the "Treasure Pavilion" responsible for hunting down five fourth-tier true dragons with the five elements!

I wonder if the people at "Jubaolou" have finished this task yet?

Because of his journey to the "Far North," he naturally couldn't wait for the "Treasure Pavilion" to complete the transaction before setting off.

Fortunately, he had his own people within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" who could collect the goods traded at the "Jubaolou" on his behalf.

As for the final payment, Li Yunjing didn't see it as a big deal.

Whether the Shenxiao Dao Sect paid for it or his women chipped in, they were able to complete the transaction.

"Fellow Daoist, what do you need?"

The shopkeeper was a shrewd middle-aged cultivator. Seeing Li Yunjing's extraordinary demeanor, he immediately greeted him with a smile: "My shop has all kinds of spiritual materials and magical treasures!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, took out a jade box, and gently opened it. Inside was a crystal-clear "Cold Marrow Crystal".

He has plenty of these!
Of course it should be traded!
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up: "This...this is the 'Frost Marrow Crystal' from the 'Far North'?"

"good."

Li Yunjing nodded, "My companions and I have some that we want to trade for rare and precious materials."

"Fellow Daoists, please follow me to the inner room for a detailed discussion!"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's smile widened, and he quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

"To be honest, fellow Daoists, 'Frost Marrow Crystals' are indeed in high demand in our 'Tianlan Continent'."

After entering the private room, the innkeeper personally served spiritual tea before lowering his voice and asking, "How much do you fellow Daoists have?"

"That depends on what price the shopkeeper is willing to offer."

Li Yunjing took a sip of the spiritual tea and said calmly.

"Fellow Daoist, please take a look. These are the fourth-tier spiritual materials that our 'Treasure Pavilion' can currently provide."

A glint flashed in the shopkeeper's eyes as he took out a list from his storage ring: "If the quantity is large, we can even request the retrieval of fourth-tier magic treasures."

Li Yunjing took the list and quickly scanned it.

His pupils constricted slightly when he saw the "Five Elements Spirit Jade".

This is one of the materials needed to refine a natal magic weapon!

With this, the quality of the "Five Dragon Wheel" will be even higher!

Li Yunjing almost never uses the "Five Dragon Wheels" magic weapon anymore, but its importance is no less than that of the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal".

He had always kept the "Five Dragon Wheels" inside his body, covering his internal organs and protecting his vital parts.

Upgrading the "Five Dragon Wheels" is protecting your body!
The "Five Dragon Wheels" protect the body, and the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" protects the spirit; this is the fundamental principle!
For the sake of my own path, I must obtain this item!

"Shopkeeper, how much is this 'Five Elements Spirit Jade' worth?"

Li Yunjing immediately had an idea.

"This item comes from a secret realm, and only one piece can be obtained every hundred years."

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "If calculated in spirit stones, it would cost at least 500,000 high-grade spirit stones."

"hiss……"

Li Yunjing's heart stirred, and he took out ten jade boxes from his storage ring: "Here are ten 'Frost Marrow Crystals,' I wonder how many I can exchange for them?"

The shopkeeper gasped and quickly checked the jade box.

After confirming that everything was correct, he pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll make the decision: five 'Frost Marrow Crystals' in exchange for one 'Five Elements Spirit Jade'?"

Just as Li Yunjing was about to reply, Ye Wuhen suddenly transmitted his voice: "This shopkeeper is testing your background."

"Fellow Daoist was able to produce so many 'Frost Marrow Crystals' at once, did you go to the 'Far North' for training?"

Sure enough, the shopkeeper asked, seemingly casually.

"Shopkeeper, you're joking. We were just lucky to discover an ancient cultivation cave in the far north."

Li Yunjing smiled calmly: "How about this! You bring me all the 'Five Elements Spirit Jade', and I'll trade you my entire stock!"

"In that case, the deal is settled. I have five 'Five Elements Spirit Jade' pieces here, and you just need to provide twenty-five 'Frost Marrow Crystals'!"

After the transaction was completed, the shopkeeper smiled and asked, "I wonder if you need anything else, my friend?"

He could tell that the four people in front of him must have made a fortune in the "Far North" and even found a "Frost Marrow Crystal" spiritual vein!
Since they have it, we should definitely buy it!

Li Yunjing then ordered a few more fourth-tier spiritual materials, and finally asked casually, "By the way, I heard that your establishment accepts special commissions?"

"What are your needs, fellow Daoist?"

The shopkeeper's expression turned serious. "I'd like to inquire about the progress of your establishment's 'Dragon Hunting' commission in the 'Southern Continent'."

Li Yunjing inquired.

The shopkeeper was greatly surprised upon hearing this and abruptly stood up: "Who are you, fellow Daoist?"

Li Yunjing revealed a jade pendant, which was the token left when he signed the contract with "Jubaolou".

"So it's Fellow Daoist Li!"

After carefully checking, the shopkeeper sent several more messages to the headquarters to inquire about the situation.

After a long while, his attitude immediately became respectful: "The matter you entrusted to me was completed half a year ago. The essence blood and dragon souls of the five fourth-order true dragons have been sent to the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' in the Southern Heaven Continent."

Li Yunjing was overjoyed: "Do you have any proof?"

The shopkeeper took out a recording stone, which, when activated, revealed images of five dragon corpses of different colors: "These are the images from back then, personally hunted down by a senior from my building who was at the Nascent Soul stage."

After confirming everything was correct, Li Yunjing nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, has the final payment been made?"

"You're welcome, Fellow Daoist Li."

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Payment has been made. This is a newly opened branch of my shop in the 'Southern Continent.' I must thank you for your patronage."

It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Li Yunjing waved his hand: "Oh, right, I have another favor to ask..."

"Fellow Daoist, please speak freely."

"I asked the shopkeeper."

"I would like to borrow your building's intercontinental communication array to send a message to the sect."

Li Yunjing revealed his purpose.

"That's easy to say."

The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "However, the communication fee..."

Li Yunjing took out a fist-sized "Frost Marrow Crystal": "Is this enough?"

"enough!"

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up: "Fellow Daoist, please follow me!"

……

Li Yunjing was in a great mood when he left "Jubaolou".

Not only did they obtain the urgently needed refining materials, but they also confirmed that the "Dragon Hunting" commission had been completed.

More importantly, he contacted the "Southern Continent" through the communication array and learned that everything was fine in the sect.

The task he entrusted would be delivered by the "Treasure Pavilion" branch of the "Great Ming Cultivation World" to the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" to convey the message to his wife.

"What's wrong? Are you homesick?"

Ye Wuhen looked at his expression and sneered.

"A bit! This is the first time I've been away from the sect for so long!"

Li Yunjing nodded, making no attempt to hide his thoughts.

He changed the subject and said, "Homesickness is one thing, but now that we're in the 'Tianlan Continent,' we should naturally get everything done. This is a rare opportunity."

Ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

Li Yunjing and his companions traveled south, traversing the "Tianlan Continent," and finally arrived at "Tianhai City," the southernmost city on the continent.

This city was built on the coast and is an important port for accessing the sea.

Standing atop the majestic city wall, gazing at the vast and boundless East China Sea in the distance, Li Yunjing was filled with countless emotions.

"finally reached."

Ye Wuhen stood with his hands behind his back, the sea breeze ruffling his robes: "Next, we will enter the East China Sea."

At this moment, the demonic cultivator also revealed a complex expression.

The deepest part of the East Sea, near the "Tianlan Continent," is the territory of their "Heavenly Demon Sect." He has been away from the sect for more than ten years.

I wonder what happened to the teacher and his faction.

Let's get going!

Li Yunjing took a deep breath: "Complete the task assigned by that senior!"

Zhao Qi and Su Muqing stood to the side, their eyes also full of anticipation.

Over the past few decades, they have followed Li Yunjing all over the country and gained a lot. Now they are finally going home.

Tianhai City, "Jubaolou" branch.

After Li Yunjing revealed his identity, he was immediately invited into the VIP room.

"Fellow Daoist Li, I have long admired your name!"

The branch manager, a capable-looking middle-aged man, cupped his hands and said, "Your ticket for the transoceanic airship is ready. We will depart in three days."

Li Yunjing nodded: "Thank you for your trouble."

"However... the East China Sea has been quite turbulent lately. It is said that sea creatures are causing trouble, so the airship route may have to be rerouted, which will delay the journey."

The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment, then said again.

"Sea Clan?"

Li Yunjing frowned.

"Yes!"

The shopkeeper lowered his voice, "It's said that a fifth-tier dragon is causing trouble and has already sunk several merchant ships."

Li Yunjing and Ye Wuhen exchanged a glance, both seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

A fifth-tier dragon is equivalent to a Nascent Soul cultivator, and it is not easy to deal with.

"Thank you for the reminder, shopkeeper."

Li Yunjing cupped his hands in greeting.

After leaving "Jubaolou", the four of them found an inn to stay at.

Ye Wuhen set up a soundproof barrier and said in a deep voice, "Brother Li, what do you think?"

"If we take a detour, it will take at least six months."

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment and said, "But if we force our way through the dangerous sea..."

"It's weird!"

Ye Wuhen sneered, "Wasn't the East Sea Dragon Clan wiped out by the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'? Even the Heavenly Dragon Emperor was killed, so where did this fifth-tier flood dragon come from?"

"I do not know either!"

Li Yunjing shook his head: "I personally witnessed the Heavenly Dragon Emperor being killed and the Dragon Clan being wiped out that day. Apart from a few who escaped, the main force was completely destroyed! These are the fish that escaped the net and have become a force to be reckoned with?"

"No matter what, we still have to go!"

Ye Wuhen sighed, "Now that I've completed the mission, I'm going back to the Heavenly Demon Sect for a visit!"

Entering the deep-sea islands is extremely dangerous.

Various sea monsters, demons, and even pirates will swarm out on the vast ocean like locusts, plundering and slaughtering all passing ships.

Without formidable strength and a powerful fleet, ordinary merchant guilds would never dare to cross the sea to trade with other continents.

Only powerful forces like the "Treasure Pavilion" can travel across different continents.

Three days later, a huge transoceanic spaceship docked at the port of "Tianhai City".

The spaceship is entirely gold, with defensive formations engraved on its hull and a gold emblem of "Jubaolou" embroidered on its sails, clearly indicating that it was specially reinforced to deal with the East China Sea crisis.

This is the ship that will be embarking on this long voyage.

Li Yunjing and his three companions did not choose to use the "Sky Patrol Ship" or the "Heavenly Demon Ship" because they believed that there was strength in numbers and that it would be safer to act together with the highly reputable "Treasure Pavilion".

Li Yunjing and his three companions boarded the spaceship and were placed in a VIP cabin on the top floor.

Li Yunjing paid 40,000 high-grade spirit stones for these four tickets!

This is still a discounted price!

The price for a Platinum member at "Jubaolou"!

At this moment, the four of them could clearly see the busy crew members on the deck below, as well as the monks boarding the ship one after another, through the porthole.

"There are at least twenty Nascent Soul cultivators on this ship."

Ye Wuhen scanned the area with his divine sense and said in a low voice, "It seems that 'Jubaolou' has also made ample preparations."

"After all, it was a fifth-order flood dragon causing trouble, so they dared not be careless."

Li Yun nodded at the scenic spot.

As they were talking, the spaceship suddenly shuddered and slowly rose into the air.

With a long, drawn-out horn call, the massive ship began to sail into the depths of the East China Sea.

The first few days of the voyage were calm and peaceful.

Li Yunjing meditates and cultivates in his room every day, occasionally going up to the deck for some fresh air.

Zhao Qi and Su Muqing were very curious about the various facilities on the spaceship and often visited the ship together.

On the morning of the fifth day, Li Yunjing was studying the "Divine Firmament Thunder Technique" in his room when he suddenly felt the flying boat stop abruptly, followed by a violent shaking!

"what happened?"

He rushed out of the room and bumped right into Zhao Qi, who was running over in a panic.

"Husband! Outside... there's..."

Zhao Qi's face turned deathly pale.

Li Yunjing's heart sank, and he quickly ran towards the deck.

The sight before him made his pupils shrink suddenly.

(End of this chapter)