Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 732 The Yu Family's Nascent Soul, A Blessed Clan (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
“You are all high-ranking members, so you know a little about the future. I hope you will work together to enhance the strength of the entire ‘Vermilion Bird Army’.”

Li Yunjing looked at Li Huo Shangren, Yan Lie, and the other two core elders of the Vermilion Bird Hall in front of him, and slowly spoke.

"We understand!"

When Li Yunjing spoke of the impending calamity, everyone's faces turned grim, knowing just how dangerous it was.

"Alright! You're in charge of everything at the Vermilion Bird Hall. I have only one request: maximize your combat strength!"

Li Yunjing was still worried and gave him another word of advice.

For the next period of time, Li Yunjing kept watch over the "Vermilion Bird Hall" before inspecting the "White Tiger Hall" and "Black Tortoise Hall" again.

Only after the four guardian armies completely satisfied Li Yunjing did he return to the "Seven Star Palace".

As for the "Shenxiao Palace"?
Li Yunjing did not go there. Although Ming Lingchuan had told him to handle all affairs of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", he knew his place and could not just go to "Shenxiao Peak".

What kind of thing is that?
Li Yunjing seemed impatient, eager to oust Ming Lingchuan and become the new sect leader.

He's not that stupid!
After reviewing all the affairs of the four main halls, the Seven Star Palace, and the entire sect, Li Yunjing calculated that ten years had passed.

"I will be a hundred years old in three years."

Standing in the garden of "Qiwu Mountain Villa," admiring the flowers and plants, Li Yunjing sighed softly.

For ordinary people, living to 100 is already a long life, but for him, it was just the beginning.

Even if he loses nearly four hundred years of his lifespan by cultivating the "Heavenly Secrets Technique," he still has five hundred years to live.

For Li Yunjing, five hundred years is not enough to break through the Nascent Soul realm; he is even confident that he can reach the Divine Transformation realm.

Therefore, Li Yunjing never worried about his lifespan.

"Yun Jing..."

Suddenly, Yu Yunyi's voice came from behind.

"Madam, what's the matter?"

Li Yunjing turned around, walked towards Yu Yunyi, and smiled.

"Hmm! I can't hide it from you."

Seeing that Li Yunjing seemed to have guessed something, Yu Yunyi thought for a moment and then said, "Husband, my Yu family ancestor has broken through to the Nascent Soul realm."

"Ok?"

Li Yunjing's expression froze for a moment, then he smiled. "That's great news! Let's prepare a congratulatory gift! Also, we haven't been back for a long time, shouldn't we go back and visit our parents?"

"Yes, it's been many years since we last went home to visit."

A warm feeling welled up in Yu Yunyi's eyes, and she nodded gently: "My parents sent a message a few days ago, saying that after the ancestor's breakthrough, the Yu family's position in 'Yueming City' has become much more stable, but..."

She paused slightly, as if she had some concerns.

Although Yu Zhenhai and Shen Yurou hadn't seen each other for many years, they learned from chatting with Yu Yunyi that their father-in-law and mother-in-law had broken through to the Golden Core realm thanks to their upbringing and the Yu family's guidance.

There were no problems with his lifespan, but it was still not right not to see him for so many years, so he decided to go back and visit.

At least make Yu Yunyi happy.

"Just what?"

Li Yunjing grasped her hand, feeling the soft warmth on her fingertips: "Could it be that someone is blind enough to dare to cause trouble for the Yu family at this time?"

"It's not that I'm adding to your troubles."

Yu Yunyi shook her head and chuckled, "It's the other families in 'Yue Mingcheng' who, upon hearing that the ancestor had broken through, all wanted to use the birthday celebration as an excuse to curry favor. My parents were afraid they wouldn't be able to handle it, but they didn't want to offend the neighbors."

"How difficult is this?"

Li Yunjing slid his fingertips lightly across his palm and smiled, “When we go back, we’ll park the ‘Sky Patrol Ship’ above ‘Yueming City’ without showing our faces. Those sycophants will back down when faced with a challenge.”

"As for those who sincerely offer their congratulations, Father and Mother will treat them as usual."

He paused, looked at Little Yellow who was preening its wings in the courtyard, and smiled, "Let Little Yellow come with us again. It is now at the third level of the Golden Core Realm. Even the guardian elders of ordinary families may not be its match. It is enough to deter villains."

"You've thought things through."

Yu Yunyi nestled against his shoulder, "What about the congratulatory gift? The Ancestor has just entered the Nascent Soul stage, and what he needs most is resources to stabilize his realm."

"I'm already prepared."

Li Yunjing took out a jade box from the "storage ring," and when he opened it, a radiant glow shimmered.

Inside was a "Nascent Soul Pill," its body round and smooth, with a faint image of an infant floating within. "This is a fourth-grade, third-rank pill newly refined by Danyangzi, containing pure spiritual energy, which can help the ancestor stabilize his early Nascent Soul realm."

"In addition, prepare some other resources for the Yu family's disciples to use in their cultivation."

Yu Yunyi looked at the pills in the jade box, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "A fourth-order 'Nascent Soul Pill' is a rare treasure even in the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect', how could you be willing to take it out?"

"The Yu family is your foundation, and it is also my foundation."

Li Yunjing closed the jade box and said solemnly, "As the son-in-law of the Yu family, I am naturally obliged to do my part to help our ancestor who has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Since we're going back to 'Yueming City,' why don't you take my newly brewed 'Lingxi Wine' with you?"

As they were talking, Zhao Qi and Lü Ruoxi came out of the house. Hearing their conversation, Zhao Qi smiled and interjected, "That wine was brewed for ten years with Lingxi grass and century-old purple rice. It's the best for nourishing the spirit. It would be perfect for Uncle and Aunt to try it."

Lu Ruoxi then took out a jade slip: "This is my 'Detailed Explanation of Basic Formations'. If any of the Yu family disciples have the aptitude, they might find it useful."

"Okay, bring them all."

Looking at the three women, Li Yunjing felt a surge of warmth in his heart: "We will set off early tomorrow morning."

The next morning, a flash of dawn appeared over Qiwu Mountain Villa, and the patrol ship had grown to a size of a thousand feet. The four people and one bird flew slowly towards Yueming City.

As soon as he arrived above Yueming City, Li Yunjing sensed a faint yet pure spiritual energy fluctuation emanating from the city.

It was the unique aura of a Nascent Soul cultivator, so it must be the Yu family patriarch.

He flicked his finger, and a stream of spiritual energy silently merged into that aura, helping to soothe its slight instability.

"Our ancestor has just broken through, and his spiritual power has not yet been fully refined."

Yu Yunyi said softly.

"It's alright. With the Nascent Soul Pill, it will be stabilized in less than three months."

Li Yunjing smiled and said, "Let's go see Uncle Yu and Aunt Yu first, and we'll send the congratulatory gift later."

The Yu family mansion was much more impressive than before. Two stone lions stood in front of the vermilion gate, and the plaque with the words "Yu Mansion" hanging above the gate shone with a faint spiritual light, clearly a magical artifact that had been refined by cultivators.

The gatekeeper was taken aback when he saw Yu Yunyi, then knelt down and shouted, "Young Miss is back!"

A commotion soon broke out inside the mansion. Yu's parents hurried out to greet her, and when they saw Yu Yunyi, their eyes reddened slightly: "Yi'er, you've finally come back!"

"Father and Mother, I'm so sorry to have troubled you."

Yu Yunyi stepped forward and took her mother's hand, tears welling up in her eyes.

Father Yu's gaze fell on Li Yunjing, and he quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "My dear son-in-law, it's been many years since we last met, and you are even more charming than before!"

Although he was a Golden Core Realm expert, at the same level as Li Yunjing, he could still see the unfathomable aura emanating from Li Yunjing, which was far beyond what it had been back then.

Li Yunjing returned the greeting with a smile and said, "Uncle and Aunt, I am very sorry that I have been busy with cultivation these years and have not been able to come back to visit often."

Zhao Qi and Lü Ruoxi also stepped forward to pay their respects, presenting the Lingxi Wine and the array jade slips they had brought, which drew repeated praise from Mother Yu for being "sensible".

"Is that Yun Jing?"

Just as they were exchanging pleasantries, an old but loud voice came from the inner courtyard: "Come in quickly, let this old man take a look!"

Everyone turned their heads and saw an old man in a blue robe slowly walking out. His hair and beard were all white, but his face was ruddy and his eyes were bright and piercing.

It was Yu Xuanshan, the patriarch of the Yu family who had just broken through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Behind him, Yu Yunyi's elder brothers, Yu Mingyuan and Yu Zongzhe, led by the family head Yu Zhenshan, went out to greet Li Yunjing and his group.

"Ancestor."

Li Yunjing stepped forward to pay his respects and handed over the jade box containing the "Nascent Soul Pill," saying, "Congratulations, Ancestor, on breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm. I hope you will accept this small gift."

"A fourth-tier, third-grade 'Nascent Soul Pill'?"

Yu Xuanshan took the jade box and scanned it with his divine sense, immediately recognizing the treasures inside. He couldn't help but gasp, "Yun Jing's generosity is truly astounding!"

Despite being a master alchemist from a family of alchemists, he could only refine third-tier pills and had never seen a fourth-tier pill.

"Our ancestor has worked hard for the Yu family for many years, and he deserves it."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, "In addition, these resources can be used by the family's disciples for cultivation."

With a wave of his hand, he sent out a storage ring.

Such a generous gesture left the Yu family members present speechless.

Looking at everything before him, Yu Xuanshan was filled with emotion.

He had never met Li Yunjing during his seclusion years ago, but when he met Li Yunjing for the first time this time, he immediately felt the difference in their abilities. Even he, a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator, had to look up to him.

"Okay, okay!"

Yu Xuanshan stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "With Yun Jing's help, what worries do I, the Yu family, have about not prospering! Today I am happy, let's hold a feast!"

The vermilion gate suddenly opened wide.

"Please come inside, Yun Jing!"

The family head, Yu Zhenshan, raised his hand to signal that the nine-tiered stone steps led directly to the inner courtyard. Each step was carved from a single piece of green jade, with the trajectory of stars flowing within the dark patterns.

Thirty-six glass lamps on the eaves lit up simultaneously, each containing a living firefly, their light intertwining to form the unique cloud pattern totem of the Yu family.

"Alright!"

Looking at the familiar manor, Li Yunjing smiled and followed the Yu family inside.

Yu Yunyi naturally had her own place to live, so Li Yunjing, Lü Ruoxi, Zhao Qi, and the peregrine falcon Xiao Huang naturally stayed at Yu Yunyi's place.

After settling in, the four chatted with some of the younger members of the Yu family before heading to the main Yu family residence for a banquet in the evening.

In just half a day, the entire Yueming City knew that Li Yunjing, the deputy sect leader of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, had arrived.

In an instant, the whole city was focused on it.

All eyes were on the Yu family.

Many families and sects in the surrounding area were discussing going to the Yu family.

The fact that the Yu family patriarch broke through to the Nascent Soul realm was already a momentous event, and now that Li Yunjing has returned, all parties naturally need to reconsider how to make the Yu family even more satisfied.

During the banquet, Yu's parents kept asking Yu Yunyi all sorts of questions, while Zhao Qi and Lü Ruoxi chimed in from time to time, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.

Li Yunjing then discussed cultivation experiences with Yu Xuanshan, occasionally offering a few pointers. Yu Xuanshan nodded repeatedly, exclaiming that he had "benefited greatly."

After a few rounds of drinks, Yu Xuanshan suddenly lowered his voice and said, "My dear son-in-law, there is something I am not sure if I should say."

"You can say whatever you want, ancestor."

Li Yunjing said casually with a smile.

"It's about Jubao Tower."

A hint of seriousness flashed in Yu Xuanshan's eyes. "They also have a branch in 'Yueming City.' A few days ago, they heard about your activities at 'Shenxiao Dao Sect.' You seem to be causing some trouble. Yesterday, they even sent someone to the Yu family to probe when you would be returning." Li Yunjing's lips curled into a cold smile: "Heh!"

He put down his wine cup, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority, "Don't worry, Ancestor, I will go and meet with the 'Treasure Pavilion' branch tomorrow and have a talk with them."

Yu Xuanshan felt relieved. He knew that with this important figure from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" stepping in, they would naturally be able to resolve the "Jubaolou" issue.

However, there were some inside stories he didn't know: the feud between Li Yunjing and "Jubaolou" was quite significant!

After the banquet, the moonlight bathed the cobblestone paths of the Yu residence.

Li Yunjing stood under the corridor, gazing at the waning moon on the horizon. Yu Xuanshan's words were like a pebble, rippling through his heart.

The "Treasure Pavilion's" probing came sooner than expected.

"What are you thinking about?"

Yu Yunyi came over with a cup of hot tea, the steam obscuring her face. "If you feel uncomfortable, you don't have to force yourself."

She knew that Li Yunjing's status was different now, and there was no need for him to get angry over a city branch.

Li Yunjing took the teacup, the warmth spreading from his fingertips to his heart: "It's not that I'm making things difficult, it's just that it's time to put an end to this."

He turned to look at Yu Yunyi, a sharp glint in his eyes, "We can't keep holding onto that debt from Lingyuan Island forever."

Just then, Zhao Qi and Lü Ruoxi also came looking for them.

Zhao Qi was carrying a food box, which, when opened, revealed several delicate dishes for relieving hangovers: "I knew you weren't satisfied, so I specially asked the kitchen to prepare some."

Lu Ruoxi then took out a map of "Yueming City" and pointed her finger at a pavilion in the south of the city: "'Jubaolou' branch is here. The manager's surname is Qian. It is said that he was a rogue cultivator in his early years and his methods are quite shrewd."

Li Yunjing looked at the pavilion circled in vermilion on the map and suddenly smiled: "This saves me the trouble of asking around."

He downed the remaining tea in his cup in one gulp, the tea leaves leaving a slightly astringent aftertaste on his tongue. "Tomorrow you all stay at the mansion with your uncle and aunt, I'll go alone."

"How about that?"

Zhao Qi immediately objected, "'Jubaolou' has always been ruthless in its actions. Who knows if they will resort to underhanded tactics?"

Lü Ruoxi nodded: "I'll go with you."

Although Yu Yunyi didn't say much, she had already gripped Li Yunjing's wrist tightly, and the worry in her eyes was self-evident.

"Don't worry, we don't need to mobilize a large force to deal with a single branch."

Li Yunjing felt a warmth in his heart and grasped the three women's hands in return: "If I can't handle this little place, how can my sect survive in the cultivation world of the Ming Dynasty?"

The next morning, before the morning mist had completely dissipated over Yueming City, Li Yunjing appeared in the south of the city as the sun rose.

The branch of "Jubaolou" is a three-story pavilion with vermilion doors and copper rings. The plaque above the door, bearing the inscription "Jubaolou," is carved from a single piece of warm jade, gleaming with a gentle luster in the sunlight.

"Elder, please wait."

As soon as they arrived at the entrance, two shop assistants dressed in blue robes stepped forward to block their way. Although their smiles were respectful, their eyes were scrutinizing. "We are currently taking inventory and will not be welcoming guests at this time."

“I am Li Yunjing, the deputy sect leader of the Shenxiao Dao Sect.”

Li Yunjing was too lazy to waste time arguing with such a nobody, so he directly revealed his name.

The two waiters' faces changed drastically, and their knees buckled as they knelt down: "We didn't know it was a celestial being descending upon us! We deserve death!"

"Call your manager out here."

As Li Yunjing strode into the hall, his voice, devoid of any emotion, chilled the air considerably.

"I was unaware of Vice Sect Leader Li's presence; I have failed to greet you properly!"

A moment later, a short, stout middle-aged man in a brocade robe strode out, a fawning smile plastered on his face: "Quickly, prepare a private room upstairs!"

He was none other than Qian Tong, the branch manager, with the cultivation of the third level of the Golden Core realm. Although he was considered a master in Yueming City, he didn't even have the courage to raise his head in front of Li Yunjing.

The various branches of "Jubaolou" have different levels of power depending on their respective benefits.

The assigned personnel may come from higher-level branches or headquarters, but due to the distance, most of them recruit local experts to serve them.

Qian Tong was a cultivator recruited by the "Great Ming Cultivation World," and as a native, he naturally knew the significance of the name Li Yunjing.

In the "Great Ming Cultivation World," Li Yunjing's name is far more effective than the "Treasure Pavilion" signboard.

A few years ago, for some unknown reason, "Jubaolou" suddenly began targeting "Xingyue Trading Company" and some sects and families that had good relations with Li Yunjing.

Qian Tong himself knew about this; he had even received orders from his superiors to target the Yu family.

However, the Yu family was deeply rooted in Yueming City and had a huge influence. How could Qian Tong afford to offend them?
However, since their relationship had cooled, he really didn't dare to provoke the Yu family.

These days, the Yu family patriarch's breakthrough in cultivation made him secretly think, "What a stroke of luck!"

Fortunately, it wasn't aimed at the Yu family; otherwise, the Yu family would have dealt with him without Li Yunjing even having to lift a finger.

Now that Li Yunjing had come knocking on his door, Qian Tong felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that nothing good could come of it.

The aroma of tea filled the private room. Qian Tong personally poured the tea, but his eyes kept stealing glances at Li Yunjing.

"Manager Qian!"

Li Yunjing picked up his teacup but didn't drink it. "I've come here to ask three questions."

Qian Tong quickly bowed and said, "Vice Sect Leader Li, please speak. I will answer whatever I know."

"First, did you collect Mo Chen's body?"

Li Yunjing asked coldly.

"This...this...the younger one...has a lower status...I'm not quite sure."

Qian Tong's forehead was covered in sweat: "It is said that the incident happened suddenly back then, and only some remains were found. They have been buried in the headquarters' Hall of Heroes."

The death of the Nascent Soul Realm True Monarch of "Treasure Pavilion" was indeed related to this Vice Sect Leader Li!

Qian Tong could barely stand; his body was trembling.

"Secondly, how does 'Jubaolou' intend to resolve the matter of 'Lingyuan Island'?"

Li Yunjing didn't look at him, but calmly asked.

Qian Tong's face turned even paler: "This... I really don't know!"

"third!"

Li Yunjing laughed, but his laughter was icy: "What? You don't want to live a good life anymore? You dare to mess with my business?"

"This……"

Qian Tong stammered, "It's just a routine trade adjustment, nothing more!"

"Routine adjustment?"

Li Yunjing slammed the teacup down on the table, the spilled tea instantly freezing into ice beads. "Last month, all thirteen of my 'Star Moon Trading Company's' locations across the country had their spiritual material supplies cut off by you. Is this just a routine adjustment?"

"Vice Sect Leader Li, please calm down!"

Cold sweat streamed down Qian Tong's plump cheeks, soaking the front of his brocade robe: "I really don't know. I'll report it to my superiors."

He knew in his heart that this was not a foolish thing at all, but an order personally given by headquarters, but how could he dare to admit it at this moment?

"reaction?"

Li Yunjing sneered, "What I want is not an investigation, but a solution. Within a month, restore all supplies and compensate 'Star Moon Trading Company' for the loss of five million high-grade spirit stones."

"five million?"

Qian Tong nearly bit his tongue off. "Vice Sect Leader Li, this...this is too much!"

Even a nobody like him knows that headquarters would never accept such extortion!
Even a Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn't be able to produce so many spirit stones!

“If even one cent is missing, there’s no need to open any branches of ‘Jubaolou’ in the Ming Dynasty, Youyue Kingdom, or the East Sea.”

As Li Yunjing stood up, his spiritual energy surged, and the beams and pillars of the private room groaned under the strain. "By the way, tell your headquarters that if you want to coexist peacefully, I welcome it. If you want to fight me, then get ready and give it a try!"

With that, he turned and left, the force of his robes shattering the door to the private room.

Qian Tong slumped into a chair, staring at the mess on the floor, and finally, unable to contain his trembling, took out a communication talisman.

Amidst the flashing of the talisman, his voice trembled with tears: "It's terrible! Li Yunjing has come knocking..."

At "Jubaolou," the message needs to be reported up the chain of command and relayed back to headquarters as quickly as possible.

When Li Yunjing returned at noon, Yu Zhenshan came to his door.

"Master Yu, is there something you need?"

Li Yunjing asked with a smile.

"That's what happened."

Yu Zhenshan forced a smile and said, "I heard that Vice Sect Leader Li has arrived. Some sects, families, and rogue cultivators from several nearby prefectures and counties have sent people to visit you, hoping to find an opportunity to pay their respects."

"Oh! This is something..."

Li Yun nodded, unsurprised.

With his status, he would naturally have no shortage of people trying to curry favor with him when he was out in the world.

"What does Patriarch Yu mean?"

Li Yunjing didn't say anything, but looked at the other person and asked in return.

"What I mean is, could you please show yourself briefly?"

Yu Zhenshan continued, "Of course, I won't disturb Vice Sect Leader Li's rest. I'll take care of the reception for the young talents."

"All right!"

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Since we've come to the Yu family as guests, we should naturally give them the utmost respect.

Let the Yu family accept this favor!

"Thank you for your kindness, Vice Sect Leader Li!"

Upon receiving Li Yunjing's approval, Yu Zhenshan's face lit up with joy, and he repeatedly said, "I'll make the arrangements right away, and I certainly won't let you down."

After saying that, he hurriedly left, presumably to quickly prepare for the reception.

Li Yunjing watched Yu Zhenshan's departing figure, a faint smile on his lips.

This party was a great opportunity for the Yu family to enhance their reputation and expand their network.

His title as the deputy sect leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" carried considerable weight in the eyes of the cultivators in these prefectures and counties.

I'll help if I can!

After all, someone as busy as him wouldn't be able to visit the Yu family again for who knows when.

"After this matter is over, I will have to go to the Lü family again. The Lü family is even weaker, and they will need my help!"

He thought to himself.

(End of this chapter)