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Chapter 730 Little Yellow Evolves and Takes Over the Azure Dragon Hall (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

“This little thing…”

Li Yunjing was both surprised and delighted.

Just then, the sky suddenly darkened.

Dark clouds gathered, and purple lightning flashed like dragons—it was a rare "lightning tribulation" that demonic beasts faced when breaking through to the next level!
"It's a 'Minor Heavenly Tribulation'!"

Yu Yunyi's expression changed slightly. "It seems that Xiao Huang's bloodline is extraordinary. His breakthrough triggered a test of the laws of heaven and earth!"

It should be noted that ordinary demonic beasts do not experience heavenly tribulations at the third tier!

Those capable of experiencing heavenly tribulations are almost always divine beasts or descendants of ferocious beasts with extraordinary origins.

"Perhaps Little Yellow has some of the bloodline of the Golden-Winged Roc?"

Everyone's eyes were filled with excitement as they thought to themselves.

"Boom!"

When the first bolt of lightning struck, Xiao Huang did not dodge; instead, it charged straight towards the lightning.

The golden feathers collided with the purple lightning, producing a piercing crackling sound, yet it stubbornly withstood it, though its body swayed slightly, and the ferocity in its eyes intensified.

"Well done!"

Zhao Qi couldn't help but clap her hands.

"Boom!"

The second and third bolts of tribulation lightning arrived in quick succession, each more powerful than the last.

Little Yellow's golden feathers were charred black, and bloodstains appeared on its body, but the light of its demon core grew brighter and brighter. Finally, when the ninth tribulation lightning struck, it completely condensed into a golden demon core the size of a pigeon egg!
Once the demon core was formed, Xiao Huang unleashed a powerful aura, directly leaping from the early stage of the third rank to the middle stage of the third rank, comparable to the fourth level of the Golden Core realm!

The thunderclouds in the sky dissipated, and a golden light burst forth from Little Yellow's body. The newly grown feathers were like gold, dazzling and brilliant!
When it spreads its wings, the sound of wind and thunder accompanies it!

"Third-tier Golden Core Realm, achieved!"

Li Yunjing laughed loudly.

Little Yellow looked up at the sky and roared, its voice shaking the heavens.

At this moment, it has not only stepped into the Golden Core stage, but also awakened a trace of the bloodline supernatural power of the "Golden-Winged Roc", "Extreme Speed ​​of Wind and Thunder"!
With a flap of its wings, it can summon wind and thunder, travel thousands of miles in an instant, and greatly increase its power!
"Wow..."

Little Yellow swooped down and landed on Li Yunjing's shoulder, nuzzling his cheek affectionately with its head and spitting out a crystal-clear thunder pearl.

That was the essence of its newly formed demon core, clearly intended as a gift to its master.

"You guy."

Li Yunjing smiled as he took the Thunder Pearl, tapped its head with his fingertip, and injected a stream of life force, instantly healing Xiao Huang's injuries.

"Congratulations on Xiao Huang's breakthrough!"

Lu Ruoxi quickly handed over the Spirit Rhinoceros Grass, which was affectionately held in the beak by Little Yellow.

Looking at Xiao Huang's newborn wings, Lu smiled and said, "Now you're not just a little guy who can only act cute anymore. When you go out in the future, you'll be a great helper."

Little Yellow seemed to understand, but not quite. With a cry, it flapped its wings and flew into the sky, circling once above the villa. Its golden figure shone brightly in the sunlight, exuding a regal aura.

Li Yunjing watched its figure, a slight stirring in his heart.

Xiao Huang broke through to the third rank, and six fourth-rank puppets formed an array, solidifying the foundation of the "Chaos Palace." His own Heavenly Secrets Technique and Puppet Technique also entered the fourth rank...

All these years of hard work have finally paid off.

He turned to look at the three women, his eyes filled with apology: "I've kept you waiting for so long."

“Cultivation has no time limit; we can afford to wait.”

Yu Yunyi stepped forward and gently smoothed the white hair at his temples, her fingertips carrying a familiar warmth: "Did your cultivation this time damage your very foundation?"

"It's nothing! It's just a side effect of the Heavenly Secrets Technique, nothing to me."

Li Yunjing smiled.

As he spoke, magical power surged above his head, and in the next instant, his black hair returned to normal.

"The Heavenly Secret Technique can harm oneself! You must be careful!"

Yu Yunyi blushed slightly and turned around to call out, "Qi-mei, bring out the stewed 'Snow Lotus Black Chicken Soup'. He just came out of seclusion and needs to nourish his body."

Zhao Qi responded and came out of the kitchen carrying a food box, the aroma of black chicken soup instantly filling the air.

She opened the food box, inside which, besides the soup bowl, there were several delicate side dishes, all of which were Li Yunjing's favorites.

Everyone gathered in the pavilion in the courtyard to prepare for their meal.

"This snow lotus is said to nourish the soul; you should try it."

Zhao Qi scooped a spoonful of soup and held it to his lips. The warm soup slid down his throat, carrying the coolness of snow lotus and the richness of black chicken. It flowed slowly along his meridians, and wherever it passed, the stinging pain in his sea of ​​consciousness caused by deducing the secrets of heaven gradually subsided.

Li Yunjing sighed comfortably and took Zhao Qi's hand as she handed him the soup spoon: "You understand me best."

Zhao Qi's cheeks flushed slightly as she withdrew her hand to tidy up the food box: "You're so sweet-talking."

Sitting opposite Li Yunjing, Lu Ruoxi looked at the black hair at his temples and a knowing glint in her eyes: "You used the 'Fountain of Life'?"

"We've almost run out."

Li Yunjing picked up a crystal shrimp dumpling and said with a smile, "However, I've left some for you so you'll have enough resources when you break through to a higher realm."

He looked at Yu Yunyi, "How are things at 'Star Moon Trading Company'?"

"not bad."

Yu Yunyi picked up her teacup and took a small sip. "The resources you left behind are enough to keep the business running smoothly. However..."

She changed the subject, "Recently, for some reason, there seems to be a conflict between us and 'Jubaolou'."

"Treasure House?"

Li Yunjing paused in his chewing, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Nine times out of ten."

Lu Ruoxi chimed in, "We found out through our connections that it's 'Jubaolou' targeting 'Xingyue Trading Company,' but we don't understand what conflict there is between their size and our small trading company."

The atmosphere inside the pavilion became somewhat heavy for a moment.

"Let's eat first, and we can discuss these matters after we finish eating."

Zhao Qi quickly smoothed things over: "Look at this 'Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Auspiciousness' dish, it's a new recipe I learned, it uses the breast meat of a phoenix and the tendons of an earthworm..."

She went on and on about the dishes, and Li Yunjing listened patiently, nodding in agreement from time to time.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the sycamore leaves, casting long shadows on the stone table. Little Yellow preened its new feathers atop the pavilion, occasionally letting out a contented cry, creating a rare sense of tranquility.

Halfway through the meal, Li Yunjing suddenly blurted out, "I know why 'Jubaolou' is targeting us!"

"what?"

The three women were startled and quickly asked.

"hey-hey!"

Li Yunjing sneered, turned to look at Zhao Qi, and said, "Do you still remember when we went to 'Lingyuan Island'? That day, you killed a deputy master of 'Jubaolou' with a single strike from a distance!"

"Ah! I remembered it!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qi looked as if she had suddenly realized something.

"That deputy lord seems to be named 'Mo Chen.' He holds a high position in the Treasure Pavilion and is a confidant of the lord."

Li Yunjing put down his chopsticks and tapped his fingertips lightly on the stone table. "Back then, the senior stepped in to save us. 'Jubaolou' didn't dare to pursue the matter openly, but they probably held a grudge against us for a long time."

Yu Yunyi frowned: "But that was the work of our seniors, what does it have to do with our 'Star Moon Trading Company'?"

"They're just picking on the weak."

“‘Jubaolou’ has expanded rapidly in the ‘Great Ming Cultivation World’ over the years, and has long wanted to monopolize the spiritual material trade in the Northern Territory.”

Li Yunjing sneered, "Although our 'Star Moon Trading Company' is not large, we have a considerable market share in various places thanks to our sect connections. They have probably been looking for an excuse to take action for a long time. The Lingyuan Island incident has just given them a pretext."

Lu Ruoxi pondered for a moment and said, "So, their targeting of us isn't just about picking a fight?"

"Nine times out of ten, they're trying to force us to pay compensation."

Li Yunjing picked up his teacup, his gaze sweeping northwards through the rising aroma of tea. "What a pity, they miscalculated."

"Then what should we do?"

Zhao Qi was somewhat worried, "'Jubaolou' has a group of Nascent Soul cultivators backing them up. If we really go head-to-head, I'm afraid we'll be..."

"So what if he's a Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Li Yunjing put down his teacup, the bottom of which made a soft sound as it struck the stone table. "Recently, the situation on the Tianlan Continent has been very turbulent. Even the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves don't have the energy to deal with us specifically..."

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes: "As for the people under the 'Treasure Pavilion,' I'm really not afraid of them!"

"It's always best to be cautious in everything you do."

Seeing his confident demeanor, Yu Yunyi felt somewhat relieved, but still cautioned him, "'Jubaolou' has been able to stand firm in the cultivation world for hundreds of thousands of years, so they are no pushovers. Their intelligence network covers all regions, and our every move is probably under their watchful eyes."

“I was prepared for this.”

Li Yunjing took out jade talismans from his storage ring and handed them to Yu Yunyi and the other two women. "These are 'concealment talismans.' They are integrated into the core of the merchant guild's formation and can shield against most divine sense detection."

"Also, tell the shop assistants to behave themselves lately, so they don't give us any leverage."

He paused, then changed the subject: "However, we can't just back down all the time. I'm the backer of 'Star Moon Trading Company,' so if something really happens, I'll naturally step in."

"You've just come out of seclusion, don't you want to rest a bit?"

Lü Ruoxi quickly said, "Let's avoid causing trouble!"

"We can't rest."

Li Yunjing smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair. "It's a bit troublesome, so it's better to do it sooner rather than later."

……

Dusk, like a soft veil, gradually enveloped "Qiwu Mountain Villa".

Zhu Wanyun had already led the "puppet automaton" to clean up the bowls and chopsticks in the pavilion. Only Li Yunjing and the three women remained in the courtyard, along with the newly lit glass lamp on the eaves, which emitted a warm yellow light.

"The night breeze is getting cool, let's go inside."

Yu Yunyi raised her hand to tuck Li Yunjing's clothes into his pocket, her fingertips inadvertently touching the jade pendant at his waist, which still carried his body heat.

Li Yunjing took her hand and then pulled the other two over as well: "It's been eight years. I feel like there's so much to say, but I don't know where to begin."

Zhao Qi leaned on his shoulder, her voice soft: "It's okay if you don't say anything, it's enough that you're here."

When we entered the house, Little Yellow had already obediently landed on the "sycamore tree" in the back garden. Its golden feathers shimmered softly under the lamplight, like a dutiful guard.

Lü Ruoxi closed the door behind her, shutting out the storms and schemes of the outside world. Only the soft breathing of the four people remained inside...

As Yu Yunyi went to wash her hands, Zhao Qi had already taken out a newly sun-dried brocade quilt from the cabinet. The smell of sunshine mixed with a faint fragrance warmed her heart.

"This is a piece of Nanjing brocade that I acquired last year. It is said to have calming properties."

As she made the bed, the ends of her hair brushed against the edge of the bed, carrying a unique, fresh fragrance.

Li Yunjing sat on the edge of the bed, watching Lü Ruoxi light calming incense on the table. As the smoke curled up, the stray hairs at her temples swayed gently when she turned around.

"In the third year of your seclusion, I broke through to the third level of the Golden Core realm."

She said softly, as if talking about something ordinary, "Back then, I always thought that when you came out, you would see that I could stand on my own."

"I know." Li Yunjing reached out and pulled her in front of him, smiling as he gently kissed her fair face.

"You guys come here too."

Li Yunjing waved to Zhao Qi and Yu Yunyi, her voice filled with laughter.

As Yu Yunyi walked over, he pulled her into his arms. On her left was Lü Ruoxi, and on her right was Zhao Qi. The three of them mingled together, like a wine that had been brewed for many years, so rich and mellow that it warmed one's heart.

"The fountain of life I have left for you."

He looked down into Yu Yunyi's eyes and said, "Don't be stingy, use it when you need to."

"We know you care about us."

Yu Yunyi chuckled, her fingertips tracing the stubble on his chin. "As for you, you're not allowed to work so hard when trying to predict the future."

"Exactly, if your hair turns white again, I'll..."

Zhao Qi nodded vigorously, "I'll never make soup for you again." "Okay, whatever you say."

Li Yunjing smiled and agreed, hugging the three of them even tighter.

The candlelight gradually dimmed, leaving only the moonlight streaming through the windowpane, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

He quietly channeled his spiritual power, setting up a faint barrier around the four of them to keep all disturbances out.

"Go to sleep."

He said it softly to himself.

The moonlight flowed quietly outside the window, a peaceful and serene scene, as if it could last forever.

"Husband."

Yu Yunyi gently bit her cherry lips and carefully nudged the sleeping Li Yunjing with her slender fingers.

Her cheeks were flushed, clearly from years of waiting. Li Yunjing was actually going to sleep, which displeased the First Madam.

"Um"

Li Yunjing gave a vague reply without even lifting his eyelids, and simply turned over lazily, hugging the three women even tighter.

"Humph……"

Lü Ruoxi was also dissatisfied.

The second wife let out a soft hum, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness.

At this moment, the woman's cheeks flushed red, adding to her allure; she was clearly already somewhat moved.

"Yes!"

"Let's continue cultivating!"

"It has been more than ten years since I last practiced the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture."

"I feel a bit rusty."

Even Zhao Qi lost her usual composure.

The third wife gazed at Li Yunjing, who was pretending to be asleep, her cheeks flushed and her eyes glistening with tears.

"hey-hey!"

Li Yunjing chuckled, "Alright!"

He saw that all three women shared the same idea.

He felt too embarrassed to continue sleeping.

She could only turn over, and the brocade quilt slipped down to her waist, revealing her well-defined chest.

Li Yunjing's hands landed on Yu Yunyi's back, touching her snow-white skin and feeling the curves of her body.

The canopy was suddenly torn down.

In the blink of an eye, spring has arrived...

The four of them studied the "Yin Yang He Dao Jing" for a full three months.

The four people, who had stayed indoors, were all satisfied with what they had gotten before finally stepping out of their rooms.

Nine years have passed since Li Yunjing returned to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". After he came out again, he got down to business.

The three women, on the other hand, each gained something and went into seclusion to cultivate.

Li Yunjing first went to the "Azure Dragon Hall", and now he is the head of the "Azure Dragon Hall", "Vermilion Bird Hall", "White Tiger Hall" and "Black Tortoise Hall".

He had been too busy to take over the "Azure Dragon Hall" and "Vermilion Bird Hall" until now, when he finally had the chance to go and establish himself as the hall master.

As for why he hasn't taken up the post after being appointed for over ten years?
This is not unusual in the cultivation world. Cultivation is important for cultivators, and as long as they are not in a particular hurry, it is perfectly normal to accomplish one thing every three to five years, or even ten to eight years.

He would only choose to become the hall master immediately if Li Yunjing had nothing to do with him.

The Azure Dragon Hall is located in the mountains to the east of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect. The entire mountain range is shrouded by a huge Fifth-Order Spirit Gathering Array, with spiritual energy as dense as mist that never dissipates.

When Li Yunjing appeared here, it immediately caused a stir throughout the entire "Azure Dragon Hall".

The new head of the hall finally arrived to take up his post after ten years.

Unlike Li Yunjing, who took over the "Xuanwu Hall" and "Baihu Hall", the "Qinglong Hall" was convinced almost immediately.

Soon, outside the gate, tens of thousands of "Azure Dragon Army" soldiers, led by their commanders and elders, respectfully welcomed Li Yunjing's arrival.

"Haha! You're too kind, everyone."

Looking at the several "Azure Dragon Hall" elders in front of him, Li Yunjing smiled politely.

Although Li Yunjing had been appointed as the hall master for many years, due to his seclusion, the affairs of the hall had always been jointly managed by the three deputy hall masters:
Mu Changqing, with a cultivation level of the sixth level of the Nascent Soul stage, is a Grandmaster of Spirit Plants and the head of the "Hundred Herbs Garden." He has a gentle personality but is extremely protective of his own, and enjoys high prestige within the hall.

Danyangzi, a Nascent Soul cultivator at the fifth level, is a master alchemist and also serves as the deputy head of the "Dan Ding Pavilion." He has an eccentric personality, is obsessed with alchemy, and has no interest in power.

Madam Qingluo, at the seventh level of the Nascent Soul realm, possesses the highest cultivation level. She is the guardian of the spiritual veins, responsible for the formations and maintenance of the spiritual veins within the hall. She is ruthless and oversees the daily affairs of the "Azure Dragon Hall."

"Since our leader has taken up his post, we have no choice but to come."

Madam Qingluo, Danyangzi, and Mu Changqing replied politely with smiles on their faces.

Faced with a prodigy like Li Yunjing, even the three most powerful and influential masters had no choice but to submit.

This is surrender from the bottom of my heart!
There was no perfunctory attitude whatsoever.

"Hehe! Now that you all know why I'm here, I won't waste any more words. Shall we go in?"

Li Yunjing nodded and asked.

"Master, please!"

The three of them dared not delay and accompanied Li Yunjing into the "Azure Dragon Hall".

The Azure Dragon Hall is where the hall master holds meetings.

The entire structure is made of ancient spiritual wood, and a lifelike azure dragon statue sits on the roof. The dragon's eyes are inlaid with sixth-tier "Azure Sea Mystic Crystal", which can draw upon the spiritual energy of the wood in the world.

It can even activate the Azure Dragon Dharma Form to kill invading enemies.

This is also one of the "Azure Dragon Hall's" most powerful weapons.

Before heading to the Azure Dragon Hall, Li Yunjing, led by the three Supreme Elders, first toured various parts of the Azure Dragon Hall.

The "Hundred Herbs Garden" covers a thousand acres and is planted with countless rare and precious medicinal herbs, which are cared for by specialized plant masters. Among them are rare treasures such as the ten-thousand-year-old ginseng and the nine-leaf lingzhi.

This area is also the main production area of ​​rare and precious materials of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". If you can't find these rare items here, you really can't find them here.

The "Dan Ding Pavilion" is also the core of the "Azure Dragon Hall". It contains 81 alchemy furnaces, the lowest of which are of the fourth grade and the "Azure Dragon Cauldron" in the very center is a fifth grade magic weapon that can refine pills of the Nascent Soul level!

The "Spirit Vein Cave" is the training ground for the "Azure Dragon Army" inside the hall. It is divided into nine levels, with the spiritual energy becoming denser as you go down. The lowest level is even directly connected to a fifth-order wood-attribute spiritual vein!
Part of the "Shenxiao Mountain Range" is located in "Qinglong Hall," which can be said to be no less important than the main peak, "Shenxiao Peak"!
After visiting various places, Li Yunjing, surrounded by the crowd, finally arrived at the "Azure Dragon Hall".

The palace doors were wide open, and hundreds of commanders at the Golden Core stage and above, as well as ten Grand Elders at the Nascent Soul stage, stood on both sides, all staring intently at the new hall master.

Li Yunjing stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and smiled slightly: "Gentlemen, since I have come here today, I will not come empty-handed."

He raised his hand and waved, and dozens of beams of spiritual light flew out from his sleeve, hovering in the center of the hall.

"This is."

Everyone stared intently, and immediately gasped in shock!
Fifth-tier spirit herb seeds, fifth-tier pill formulas, and fourth-tier spirit plant cultivation techniques—each one is a treasure coveted by the Azure Dragon Hall!

"Consider this my gift to the Azure Dragon Hall."

Li Yunjing said calmly.

"hiss……"

At this moment, even the usually composed Mu Changqing couldn't help but exclaim excitedly, "Master, are these really for us?"

"nature."

Li Yunjing nodded: "However, I have a request."

"Please speak, Master!"

Li Yunjing already had enough prestige, and with so many benefits offered, Madam Qingluo immediately cupped her hands and smiled.

"From this day forward, the Azure Dragon Hall will fully support the Star Moon Trading Company's supply of spiritual herbs. At the same time, I want to see the Azure Dragon Hall's overall strength increase by 30% within three years!"

Li Yunjing said in a low voice.

"I will obey the Master's orders!"

The group looked at each other, then responded in unison.

"Ok!"

Li Yun nodded at the scenic spot.

"In that case, we should not delay."

"Elder Mu, the cultivation of spiritual plants in the 'Hundred Herbs Garden' will require your continued attention."

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over everyone in the hall. "The 'Nine-Leaf Mystic Ginseng' seeds I brought need to be catalyzed by the power of thunder to accelerate their growth. I will teach you a set of 'Thunder Spirit Growth-Inducing Technique' later."

"Thank you for your guidance, Master!"

Mu Changqing's eyes lit up, and he quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "With this secret technique, the yield of 'Hundred Herbs Garden' can be increased by at least 10%!"

He was obsessed with spiritual plants and was full of curiosity about the thunder-induced growth method proposed by Li Yunjing, having long since forgotten his previous restraint.

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, kept everyone in suspense, and then looked at Danyangzi: "I will borrow the alchemy furnace of 'Dan Ding Ge' for a period of time to refine the 'Sky Patrol Ship'."

"no problem!"

Danyangzi nodded repeatedly: "As the person in charge of the 'Azure Dragon Hall,' it's no problem for the hall master to use all eighty-one furnaces."

Finally, Li Yunjing turned to Madam Qingluo: "Then all affairs of the 'Azure Dragon Hall' will be entrusted to you, Madam."

Madam Qingluo nodded: "No problem."

"Alright! Then everyone, please do your jobs."

After completing the first meeting, Li Yunjing headed to the "Dan Ding Pavilion" to prepare for a period of seclusion.

Of all the magical treasures he possesses, only the "Sky Patrol Ship" remains unrepaired.

This treasure ship is on the verge of disintegration and needs to be reforged and upgraded in all aspects.

(End of this chapter)