The fairy forced me to marry into her family, so I retorted by throwing myself into the Pool of Fate

"How is this place of mine?" Mu Yusheng asked with a smile.

"It's quiet and comfortable, perfect for cultivation," Li Ping said.

Mu Yusheng shook his head: "That's absurd. If it were suitable for cultivation, why didn't the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the clan come? Why leave it to this old codger like me?"

Li Ping sensed the resentment in his voice and dared not respond, only letting out a dry laugh.

Seeing this, Mu Yusheng chuckled and turned to get down to business: "Is everything on the island settled?"

"The previous cave layout has been destroyed, and the cultivation cave has been renovated," Li Ping said.

Mu Yusheng nodded, took out a golden jade pendant, and gently brushed it over the pendant. The jade pendant at Li Ping's waist immediately lit up.

Upon taking it off, I saw that 300 contribution points had already been credited to my account.

"Isn't the contribution point settlement on the second floor?" Li Ping asked, puzzled.

"Destroying the Hong family is an internal mission, and the announcement will not be made public. I will also personally handle the settlement of contribution points," Mu Yusheng said calmly.

"I see," Li Ping said, suddenly understanding.

Just then, Mu Yusheng suddenly spoke up again: "However, I don't think you'll be able to keep these contribution points for long?"

Li Ping pondered for a moment, then realized: "But is there any news about the Thunder Sound Jade?"

"You're lucky, kid," Mu Yusheng said with a smile.

Li Ping was delighted upon hearing this and quickly asked, "How many contribution points are needed to exchange for it?"

"Don't get too excited yet. It's just news. We'll still need to put in the effort to get it," Mu Yusheng said slowly.

"Is the item not located in this offshore area?"

Mu Yusheng nodded: "At first, I also inquired about information in the outer sea, but I searched everywhere and found nothing. I had no choice but to contact the family's people outside. Then I heard news from Qingfeng City that this Thunder Sound Ink Jade is a third-grade refining material, which is quite rare."

"Hey kid, if you're not a weapon refiner, what do you need such good stuff for?"

Li Pingqian chuckled and replied evasively, "My second uncle wants to use this to refine a weapon."

"Third-tier materials are used to refine mystical treasures. Does your second uncle have that skill?" Mu Yusheng asked suspiciously.

"No, it's just something I add when I'm refining it to increase its strength and toughness."

"I told you, if your second uncle had the skill to refine mystical treasures, my Mu family would have treated him with courtesy and offered him the position of guest elder with utmost respect," Mu Yusheng said calmly.

Li Ping initially intended to give a perfunctory answer, but considering that he might need to find something good in the future, he decided to be bold.

"If you don't have the skill now, you might not have it in the future."

"Oh?" Mu Yusheng narrowed his eyes and looked at Li Ping thoughtfully.

Seeing Li Ping's calm and composed demeanor, he was truly unsure.

After a moment's hesitation, Mu Yusheng suddenly spoke up: "Li Ping, do you know what the Eight Islands in the outer sea are?"

"Barren land".

"More than that," Mu Yusheng said. "The area where we are located is actually called the Floating Jade Sea. This sea is vast and boundless, with no known boundaries. The outer sea is just a corner of it."

"In a place like this, it's manageable to establish a foundation, but to cultivate a Purple Mansion is just a pipe dream."

Only by venturing out to sea can one find the path to enlightenment and a glimmer of hope for survival.

He paused, then looked at Li Ping: "Do you know what the key to the Purple Mansion lies in?"

"Cultivation techniques?"

"To tell you the truth, my Mu family has no shortage of Purple Mansion cultivation techniques," Mu Yusheng said.

"A breakthrough pill?" Li Ping guessed again.

"The elixir is not the point."

Mu Yusheng waved his hand and simply stated the truth: "The most crucial thing for a cultivator to advance to the Purple Mansion realm is to overcome the Heavenly Tribulation."

The heavenly tribulation was vast and its power far exceeded the tolerance of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

To get through this safely, one must rely on external resources.

"External objects?" Li Ping pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "A magical artifact is the key?"

"You're half right." Mu Yusheng nodded. "Ordinary magical artifacts are only used by Qi Refining cultivators."

"What about the magical treasures used by Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

"Even that cannot withstand the Heavenly Tribulation." Mu Yusheng slowly said, "Only the profound treasures held by True Person of the Purple Mansion can withstand it."

"Therefore, in this area of ​​the outer sea, the cultivation arts are not based on alchemy, but on weapon crafting. Weapon crafters with even a little talent will be sought after by various families and then trained at great expense."

"My Mu family's chief guest is a second-tier weapon refiner."

Seeing Li Ping's blank expression, Mu Yusheng stopped talking: "After saying so much, do you understand what I mean?"

"I'm sorry to disappoint the elders, but my second uncle's weapon-refining skills are barely at the first level," Li Ping sighed.

Mu Yusheng shook his head and smiled, showing no sign of disappointment. After all, it was just a casual remark, and he didn't have high hopes for it at all.

He then told Li Ping that to exchange for the Thunder Sound Jade in Qingfeng City, a total of 500 contribution points would be required.

Of this, the Lei Yin Mo Yu itself is worth 400, plus 100 for the trouble.

Li Ping was short of money and planned to buy on credit first and pay later.

Mu Yusheng readily agreed and then added, "Once Lei Yin Moyu arrives, you should go and garrison Xikou Market. You can earn two hundred contribution points there every year."

Li Ping bowed respectfully and secretly made a mental note of it.

"Is there anything else?" Mu Yusheng asked.

"Two things," Li Ping said calmly. "First, there's a talisman shop at the dock that's being sublet, and I'm thinking of buying it. Second, the name 'Green Vine Island' doesn't sound good, and I'm planning to change it."

"You don't need to come to me to acquire the shop; just follow the procedures," Mu Yusheng said slowly. "Although the matter of changing the name is under my jurisdiction, given your qualifications, I'm afraid it's not feasible."

Li Ping smiled slightly and took out the golden jade token: "Is this one?"

"Yuebai actually gave you her jade pendant?" Mu Yusheng's expression changed, and he looked at Li Ping with a puzzled look, as if to say, "What's so good about you that Yuebai would treat you like this?"

After a long silence, he suddenly sighed, "To be honest, I'm a little envious of you."

Li Ping chuckled but didn't say anything.

Just then, the guard outside suddenly entered: "Elder, someone requests an audience."

"Who?"

"Mu Shi'an".

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ping's expression hardened, and a question arose in his mind.

Seeing this, Mu Yusheng deliberately said, "Li Ping, if there's nothing else, you can go back now."

Li Ping waved his hand: "I'd like to chat with the elders a little longer. It just so happens that Shi'an is here too, so it's fine for us to come along."

"You young people are really something."

Mu Yusheng shook his head and asked the guard to invite the person in.

A moment later, a male cultivator in fine clothes pushed open the door and entered. When he saw Li Ping there, the corners of his mouth suddenly turned up and he smiled inexplicably.

After exchanging greetings, he went straight to sit next to Li Ping.

"What a coincidence, Brother Li is here too."

"I need to ask the elder to handle some trivial matters," Li Ping said casually.

"Oh?" Mu Shi'an's eyes lit up, and he said generously, "Brother Li, what do you need to do? Why don't you tell me, so I can help you?"

"You?" Li Ping looked suspicious, then suddenly chuckled, "I'm afraid you can't do it."

"Brother Li, how do you know I can't do it if you don't tell me?"

"I want to rename Qing Teng Island, can you help me?"

"Changing your name is definitely not an option, but I can offer some suggestions to see if a suitable name is appropriate," Mu Shi'an said. "Brother Li, what name do you want?"

Li Ping shook his head: "If I told them, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to handle it."

"What is there that I can't stand, Brother Li, please..."

Before Mu Shi'an could finish speaking, Li Ping coldly uttered three words.

Pingyue Island.