I create patterns, regardless of your level of expertise.

"Song Baicheng greets Senior!"

Song Baicheng is now in high spirits, beaming with joy and full of vigor.

However, he did not become complacent. He knew that everything he had now was thanks to Li Hao, and he was extremely grateful.

Li Hao waved his hand, gesturing for him to stand up, and then asked, "How are the preparations going?"

Song Baicheng smiled and said, "The wedding arrangements are going smoothly."

"However, we still have no clue as to who murdered Yushu."

"It seems that more than one company has made a move."

Li Hao was not surprised by this. After all, given the previous situation, Song Yushu was the hope of the entire Song family. With Song Yushu dead, the Song family would definitely fight back desperately.

If he were the murderer, he would definitely prioritize eliminating suspicion and clues.

"If you can't find it, don't bother looking anymore. Someone will help us find it after the wedding."

After a brief pause, Li Hao took out another storage ring and handed it to Song Baicheng.

"Here are five thousand portions each of milk, the Undying Totem, and suitable pills for those progressing from the Body Tempering Realm to the Meridian Opening Realm."

"Take it back and give it to your people, but remember, don't let it interfere with important business."

The casual remark of 5,000 copies was enough to make even a Core Formation expert like Shen Lingyan gasp for breath, let alone Song Baicheng.

That's five thousand servings!

Although she didn't know what milk and the immortal totem were, she knew all about those pills.

From the Body Tempering Realm to the Meridian Opening Realm, a single set of pills would cost nearly five million spirit stones, and five thousand sets...

The rise of the Song family is unstoppable. Fortunately, she was quick to back down, which not only saved the Qingyun Sect, but also gave her a chance to ride this wave of opportunity!

Thinking of this, Shen Lingyan's breathing quickened and her cheeks flushed.

Just then, Li Hao suddenly looked at her and asked, "Why are you shaking?"

Shen Lingyan suddenly woke up with a start, and said shyly, "No, it's nothing."

Li Hao looked her over with suspicion, shook his head, and looked at Song Baicheng again: "Have Yang Lu send the things back, and hurry up."

"Oh, by the way, what about the betrothal gifts and return gifts?"

Song Baicheng hurriedly took out a list and handed it over with both hands: "This is a gift list that I drafted after discussing with Sect Leader Shen. Please take a look, Senior."

Li Hao took it and quickly scanned it, saying, "This is too shabby. I told you this time we're going to have a grand celebration, don't be afraid to spend money."

Upon hearing this, Song Baicheng said in astonishment, "But senior, this is all the money the Song family can currently afford, plus nearly half of the spirit stones from the Qingyun Sect."

Shen Lingyan added, "Yes, senior, we can't possibly spend all our money on one wedding, can we?"

Li Hao shook his head: "What's so difficult about that?"

Li Hao handed the gift list back and waved his hand.

A large number of spirit stones then emerged like a fountain!

In just a few breaths, the soil piled up at the feet of the three people and spread further and further away.

This extraordinary sight immediately drew the attention of many passing disciples.

Holy crap! Someone's throwing money around here!

Fortunately, Shen Lingyan was still there, so no looting incident occurred.

But Li Hao kept criticizing, he never stopped!

More and more people rushed over upon hearing this, and the disciples and elders were so crowded that they almost blocked the area outside the square.

As for inside the square?

It has been submerged by spirit stones.

Only after the entire square was covered did Li Hao withdraw his hand, amidst the utterly shocked gazes of everyone present.

"Alright, there should be several hundred million spirit stones here. Take them and use them first. If you need more, just let me know."

The tone was so casual, it was as if he were saying, "Here's a few dollars of pocket money, go buy a sugar figurine."

The people present were practically going crazy.

That's damn.

But it's worth hundreds of millions!

"Who is this person? So rich? Could he be the sect leader's chosen partner?"

"Is this the big shot? My legs are so weak, can someone help me up?"

"This guy could easily make a killing and live a carefree life for years, what am I going to do? I can't hold back any longer!"

"Brother, the Elder in charge of punishments is watching you from behind."

Whispers arose from the crowd, mostly speculating about Li Hao's identity.

After all, it's difficult for disciples like them to know about things at the sect leader's level.

Anyway, once these hundreds of millions of spirit stones are taken out, who cares who it is!

"Sect Master Shen? What are you still standing there for?" Li Hao turned his head and looked at Shen Lingyan.

Shen Lingyan then came to her senses and hurriedly ordered, "Elder Li, quickly send someone to collect these spirit stones!"

"Elder Liu, immediately contact the disciple who went out to make purchases and cancel the original order, replacing it with the highest quality items!"

"Elder Zhou..."

Shen Lingyan calmly issued orders, and the elders all obeyed. The Qingyun Sect, which had come to a standstill due to Li Hao's extravagant spending, began to operate again.

The pile of spirit stones, stacked like a small mountain, was quickly taken away.

After Song Baicheng left, Shen Lingyan also wanted to take her leave, but Li Hao stopped her.

"Sect Master Shen, there are some things I'd like to ask you about cultivation."

Shen Lingyan was quite puzzled. Why would a senior who was at least at the Earth Soul Realm ask her, a mere Core Formation cultivator, about cultivation issues?

However, she wouldn't ask such a question; she would simply answer whatever Li Hao asked.

"Please speak, senior."

Li Hao gestured for them to proceed, and the two walked towards the main peak while talking.

"Tell me in detail about the realms beyond the Chong Meridian."

Shen Lingyan, of course, did not hold back, and said, "Above the Chong Meridian lies the Five Tribulations of Heaven and Man."

"The so-called Five Tribulations of Heaven and Man are actually the corresponding Five Elements, which, for cultivators, correspond to the Five Internal Organs."

"Use the spiritual energy of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) to strengthen the lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, and spleen. There is no strict requirement in the order."

"To perfect any one filth is one difficulty, to perfect two filths is two difficulties, and so on."

"However, the process of spiritual energy entering the body is inherently dangerous, and the human internal organs are extremely fragile, so they can be injured if one is not careful. Therefore, this process is extremely slow."

"However, a few people who are sensitive to the five elements of spiritual energy can control it more precisely, which can save a lot of time."

"When all five difficulties are met, the most dangerous step will be reached."

Li Hao replied, "Core Formation?"

Shen Lingyan nodded in agreement, "That's right, Core Formation."

"After the Five Elements are perfected, the impure energy of the Five Elements must be guided to the Dantian, and balanced with one's own attribute-less spiritual power, so that they can combine and condense into a pill."

"The spiritual energy attributes are different, and the repulsive force is extremely strong. If you are not careful when fusing them, they will go berserk."

"A massive amount of spiritual energy exploded within my body, making it a near-death experience."

"If we fail, even if we barely survive, our dantian will most likely be destroyed. Without the ability to retain spiritual energy, what's the point of cultivation?"

"If successful, that will be the Core Formation stage."

"The Core Formation Realm is the process of continuously strengthening the inner core."

"Up to the Core Formation stage, one reaches the Yin and Yang poles. At this point, one must introduce extremely Yin and Yin spiritual energy into the body to combine with the inner core."

"Above that, in the Returning Origin Realm, the dangers are even greater."

"One must actively shatter the core to refine Yin and Yang and the Five Elements through the body."

"If successful, you will be close to the limits of your physical body. It will be extremely difficult to go any further, and you will begin to cultivate your three souls and seven spirits."

"I'm not entirely sure about the details."