Mortal: Li Feiyu, who came from the realm of a supreme being

When Li Feiyu arrived at the nameless island near Kuixing Island, Xuan Le was already waiting there.

He was now a Core Formation cultivator, while Li Feiyu, after twenty years, not only hadn't broken through, but his cultivation was even lower than before. This gave him a fleeting illusion that he could turn the tables and gain his freedom.

"Greetings, Master." Xuan Le suppressed her many thoughts and bowed respectfully.

Li Feiyu smiled and said, "Congratulations, Uncle-Master Xuan, on condensing your Golden Core. The Great Dao is within reach."

Xuan Le was shocked and immediately knelt down: "I was indeed trapped in the secret realm during that time. Please investigate, Master."

"Get up." Li Feiyu waved his hand, then asked, "Time flies, twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye. Have you found what you were looking for in this chaotic sea of ​​stars?"

"This..." Xuan Le couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Whether it's Tiannan or Luanxinghai, the environment may change, but the essence is the same. It's just that Luanxinghai offers more opportunities for those who dare to risk their lives."

"That's true... In Yue Kingdom, even rogue cultivators don't have the chance to fight for their lives; at most, they can only become tribulation cultivators," Li Feiyu agreed.

Xuan Le then presented a jade slip: "Master, this contains the detailed information you need regarding the language of the Chaotic Star Sea, as well as the family's development and personnel composition over the past twenty years."

Li Feiyu scanned the area with his divine sense, spent half an hour learning the language, and then looked at the family information established by Xuan Le.

Unexpectedly, the family he created actually has three Core Formation stage cultivators, which is already a fairly powerful small to medium-sized force.

"Li Teng and Li Tiancang are my sworn brothers. After separating from Junior Brother Han, I went to Sangxing Island under the alias Li Xuan and met five like-minded people. We went through life and death together. Later, when they heard that I intended to establish a family, the brothers took me as their leader and changed their surname to Li. Over the past twenty years, with the resources left by our master and some courage and opportunities, the three of us have successively reached the Core Formation stage," Xuan Le introduced.

To build a family business in just twenty years is no small feat. Xuan Le must have experienced a lot over these past two decades, and now that he has his own business, he's probably even less inclined to be subservient to others.

"You did a great job, even better than I expected."

"It's all thanks to Master's guidance. If it weren't for Master's teachings that day in the mine, I'm afraid I would be dead by now." Xuan Le said, recalling how he had tried to gamble with others in a zero-sum game several times over the past twenty years, but in the end he always kept to himself.

In retrospect, there were at least two times when we were on the verge of death.

As he spoke, he took out another storage bag and presented it with both hands: "Master, this contains 100,000 spirit stones and the family accounts..."

Li Feiyu interrupted directly, saying, "The family is yours. What do spirit stones and accounts have to do with me? I only have two requirements for you: first, to ensure your stable survival; second, to be affiliated with the Star Palace."

"Relying on the Star Palace? Yes, I understand."

After receiving the identity token, Li Feiyu said nothing more and headed straight for Kui Xing City.

Several hours later, he could vaguely see a huge city surrounded by high walls. Then, he suddenly felt the flying sword beneath his feet sink slightly, becoming heavier than a thousand pounds.

It truly lives up to its reputation as the largest city on Kuixing Island, having established a large-scale no-fly zone at such a great distance.

In fact, with Li Feiyu's current cultivation level, he could completely ignore this restriction and continue flying forward, at most consuming some more magic power.

But not wanting to attract attention, he stepped on the tip of the flying sword, and the magical artifact slowly descended.

Upon landing, he had already adjusted his aura, transforming himself from a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator to a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

His silver robe gleamed softly in the afternoon sunlight, with sparse flowing cloud patterns embroidered in dark gold thread at the hem. Several delicate pale gold feather ornaments adorned the collar and cuffs, and the tailored cut made his tall and elegant figure appear even more refined.

This attire was neither as shabby as that of a typical rogue cultivator nor as ostentatious as that of a noble family's scion; it exuded just the right amount of nobility.

Kuixing City was more prosperous than he had imagined.

Li Feiyu walked north along the wide streets and soon saw a huge, hazy white light covering the entire northern district.

The streets inside the light barrier were laid out like a chessboard, with cultivators coming and going in an endless stream. The most eye-catching thing was a verdant pavilion floating more than thirty feet in mid-air.

Li Feiyu paused and looked up for a moment. Such a method of suspending oneself in mid-air was not common in Tiannan; at least, very few shops used it.

Just then, light footsteps sounded behind them, and a melodious female voice rang out: "Is this your first time visiting Tiandu Street, senior? All cultivators who see Yunmeng Pavilion for the first time will stop and linger for a long time."

He turned around.

Two women stood five or six steps away, both at the Qi Refining stage. The woman who spoke was petite, with a round face and almond-shaped eyes, and a charming smile playing on her lips.

What truly caught his eye was the woman beside her.

Her eyebrows were finely arched, her eyes were like autumn water, and her skin was as white as snow. Her tight-fitting clothes outlined her breathtaking curves, and her bare pink arms and smooth calves were dazzlingly white in the sunlight.

She wore a large and two small gold rings on her wrists and forehead, adding a touch of exotic charm.

Such vibrant colors could truly be described as "a scourge to the country and its people".

With her tall figure and stunning beauty, it's obvious that she is Yuan Yao.

The stunningly beautiful woman was gazing at him, a hint of inquiry in her beautiful eyes.

He smiled faintly, a smile that was gentle yet exuded a calm composure born of experience.

"Indeed, this is our first meeting." His voice was steady and unhurried. "This pavilion stands suspended in mid-air; its design is quite ingenious. May I ask how you fellow Daoists are addressed?"

Seeing his warm attitude, the round-faced woman smiled even more sweetly: "My name is Yanli, and this is my friend Yuan Yao. We are independent cultivators from a nearby island, and we've been frequenting Tiandu Street lately, so we're quite familiar with Kui Xing City. May I ask your honorable name, senior?"

"My surname is Li," Li Feiyu said without hesitation. "I've just arrived in Kui Xing City and am short of someone to show me around. If you two don't mind, how about we travel together?"

Yanli's eyes lit up, and she quickly exchanged a glance with Yuan Yao beside her, then replied crisply, "It is our blessing to have Senior Li accompany us."

Yuan Yao bowed slightly, her voice as melodious as a nightingale's song, yet three times gentler than Yan Li's: "I apologize for troubling Senior Li."

Li Feiyu nodded without saying anything more and stepped into the light barrier first.

Tiandu Street is lined with shops, displaying a dazzling array of rare and precious items.

Li Feiyu walked slowly, entering each material shop to examine it closely. Yanli and Yuanyao accompanied him on either side, asking him what kind of materials he needed to buy.

To be honest, Li Feiyu didn't think he could buy the kind of extremely hard-to-destroy sturdy material he needed in these shops.

Shopping was just a chance encounter, and also a way to support Yuan Yao and Yan Li's tour guide business.

But as time went on, Yanli gradually became uneasy.

This senior Li's request is to find a material that can withstand continuous attacks from at least a Core Formation stage cultivator, and he'll name his price.

However, none of the materials submitted by the shop owners met the requirements.

She couldn't help but probe softly, "The materials Senior Li is looking for seem... to be extraordinary?"

Li Feiyu glanced at her sideways: "I am indeed a bit picky, but I only require the material to be sturdy, nothing else matters, and I don't care about the price. But this Kui Xing City..."

He didn't finish speaking, but simply shook his head slightly.

Yanli and Yuanyao exchanged a glance, both feeling deeply helpless.

As the sun began to set, the three of them sat down in a modest pavilion facing the street.

He ordered several local delicacies featuring mythical creatures unique to the island, and also commanded the waiter to bring a pot of century-old aged wine. As the dishes were served one after another, he picked up the wine pot, filled his own cup, and did not insist that the female guests drink it.

Yuan Yao lowered her eyes to look at the clear wine in her cup, gently rested her chin on her hand, and sighed almost imperceptibly.

Although the Foundation Establishment senior in front of them was friendly and even treated them to a meal, they couldn't very well ask for a reward since they hadn't bought what he wanted today.

After tasting the flavors of several famous dishes, Li Feiyu put down his chopsticks and said, "Thank you both for your help today. If it weren't for you two leading the way, I, being a newcomer, would have had to go through a lot more trouble."

Yanli quickly bowed and said, "Senior Li, you flatter me. My sister and I were not of much help. The things you need are probably hard to find in ordinary shops on Tiandu Street... I am truly ashamed." Her tone carried a just-right amount of apology and helplessness.

Yuan Yao echoed softly, her beautiful eyes slightly lowered, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow under her eyes, adding to her pitiful appearance.

"It's alright, I was just trying my luck anyway." Li Feiyu smiled nonchalantly, his tone casual, as if chatting. "But you two, doing this guiding work here all day, is your income decent? Although Kui Xing Island is prosperous, the expenses for Qi Refining stage cultivation are quite considerable."

As he spoke, he took out a small brocade bag from his sleeve, placed it on the table, and pushed it over. Yanli subconsciously probed it with her divine sense and found that there were more than a hundred spirit stones inside!

"You two have worked hard all day; this is my reward for you today. Please don't refuse."

Yanli and Yuanyao's gazes narrowed slightly on the spirit stone.

A hundred or so low-grade spirit stones is not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator can casually tip, let alone a Qi Refining rogue cultivator like them.

Despite paying such a large sum of spirit stones, the other party remained polite throughout, showing none of the arrogance or condescension commonly seen in high-level cultivators.

Yanli accepted the brocade pouch with both hands, her fingertips touching the warm, smooth edges of the spirit stone, and her heart stirred slightly.

She exchanged a glance with Yuan Yao before raising her face, a hint of gratitude and barely perceptible sadness flashing in her eyes: "Thank you for your generous gift, senior... To be honest, my sister and I do indeed make a living this way, so we won't stand on ceremony with you."

Yuan Yao chimed in at the opportune moment: "This Kui Xing Island seems to offer many opportunities, but the so-called opportunities are nothing more than going out to sea to fight against demonic beasts... For female cultivators like us who are helpless and have mediocre talent, the road ahead is truly difficult."

Her tone was gentle, as if she were just casually remarking on the difficulty of spiritual practice, but the deeper meaning in her words was already subtly revealed.

Li Feiyu picked up his wine glass, paused briefly at his lips, and calmly swept his gaze over the two women.

He naturally understood the unspoken meaning in her words, but he didn't point it out: "Can Qi Refining cultivators also go out to sea to fight demonic beasts?"

"Yes, but the outer sea is dangerous. Even Foundation Establishment and Core Formation seniors wouldn't dare say they can come and go as they please, let alone Qi Refining rogue cultivators like us."

"I see..." Li Feiyu nodded, then asked bluntly, "Since you can't afford the cultivation resources by working as guides, yet you persist, you must have other plans, right?"

The question was direct, but because of his previous gentle and polite attitude and the generous reward he had just given, it did not seem offensive. Instead, it seemed like a concerned inquiry.

Yanli bit her lower lip, seemingly hesitant, but finally seemed to have made up her mind.

She put down the brocade pouch, clasped her hands slightly on her knees, and looked directly at Li Feiyu: "Senior has insightful eyes... To be honest, my sister and I have wasted so much time, our cultivation has barely progressed, and as our youth fades, our hopes of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage are becoming increasingly slim. Rather than struggling at the bottom, wasting our youth and gaining nothing, it would be better to..."

She paused, her voice lowering, yet each word was clear: "I seek a reliable senior to rely on. I long for a peaceful place where I can cultivate in peace, without having to risk my life for meager resources every day. Today I met a senior, and judging from your demeanor and speech, you are no ordinary cultivator. Therefore... I have dared to entertain this thought."

Yuan Yao didn't speak, but her bright, clear eyes also looked at Li Feiyu, waiting for a response.

Without a word, all the anticipation and trepidation were conveyed in that silent gaze.

The room fell silent for a moment, with only the deepening twilight and the first lights of the city coming on outside the window.

It must be admitted that Li Feiyu truly loves Yuan Yao.

Moreover, she likes both the original work and the anime, unlike Zi Ling who doesn't like the original work but likes the anime.

That's why he's really conflicted now... After all, this is the easiest time to win over Yuan Yao.

The only regret is that the current Yuan Yao is not the most "perfect" version of herself.

Yuan Yao's beauty goes without saying, but what truly attracted Li Feiyu was her loyalty, righteousness, and gratitude.

Li Feiyu has always considered himself an ordinary person in the martial arts world, and he admires this kind of quality the most. The friendship between Yuan Yao and Yanli, which transcends life and death, is something that even Li Feiyu greatly envies.

Because he once had such brothers who would risk their lives for him.

Unfortunately, they died one after another before Li Feiyu traveled through time... As for this life, there will never be any brothers with that kind of chivalrous spirit again.

As for Han Li... a sworn brother? Don't make your Brother Han laugh.

"Very well," Li Feiyu finally nodded, "However, I already have a household register, are you still willing?"

Upon hearing this, Yanli's eyes did not lose their light; instead, she became even more composed.

She bowed again, her tone clear and pragmatic:

"The fact that you, senior, are so frank shows your sincerity. All my sister and I ask for is a peaceful place to cultivate and an opportunity to look forward. We are already fortunate to be taken in by you, senior, how could we dare to have any other desires? We will do our best to fulfill your arrangements and live up to your trust."

Yuan Yao also gave a graceful bow, still saying nothing, but the unease in her bright eyes quietly dissipated, turning into a gentle silence.

Li Feiyu nodded, gesturing for them to sit down.

Although he admired the bond between the two women, he didn't need to actually watch their tragedy unfold and be separated by death because of this thing.

That's a bit abnormal. Although directly accepting two people seeking refuge during the Qi Refining stage would affect many plot developments and might also hinder their growth.

However, their fundamental personalities will not change easily. With careful nurturing, they can still shine brightly in the future!

But... this seems to be the first time he has taken a concubine because of her beauty. How can he tell Han Yunshu about this?

He promised to let Han Yunshu take charge of the household, and a man's word is his bond; he would definitely report such a matter to his family.