"Law Enforcement Hall" steward Zhong is backed by the Fu Family, seizing the handle of the "Laws Association" exploiting lower-ranking disciples to continually attack Wei Henian among the sect leaders.
Wei Henian, having ascended to a true disciple, naturally has his own wings and support from above.
This person is not benevolent either; both sides are embroiled in relentless struggle within the sect's higher echelons, leaving them no time to deal with the likes of Li Yunjing, a minor figure.
The few outer disciples from Yaxiang Garden are in luck.
Zhong's only thought now is to topple Wei Henian, naturally avoiding any extra trouble by targeting these minor figures.
Thus, Yue Zhouwang, Wang Yun, and the others finally felt relieved after ten days of trepidation.
They all sighed inwardly, amazed by Young Master Li's prowess—one move and their troubles were gone!
This expenditure of resources was worth it!
2000 contribution points to buy peace, truly a great deal!
As for their losses, they could only count it as six wasted months!
It's undoubtedly better than having nothing at all!
Having witnessed Li Yunjing's might, Yue Zhouwang and Wang Yun ventured to Qiongze Peak several times to invite Li Yunjing for meals.
They wanted to further cultivate relations with Li Yunjing, deepening their friendship.
Now, seeing Li Yunjing's prowess, Yue Zhouwang and others naturally continued to bet further, seeking to climb these higher branches.
Who knows when they might need the help of this "divinely capable" young master!
As Li Yunjing's first friend within the sect, Ma Xingyuan also reaped the benefits, accompanying him to each feast.
Every time, he enjoyed himself to the fullest, and his already rounded physique seemed even plumper.
To entertain Li Yunjing, Ma Xingyuan, and Yue Zhouwang, they spared no effort.
Yaxiang Garden prepared the best spirit beast flesh, spirit medicine, spirit plants, spirit rice, and spirit wine.
The quality and taste far surpassed the standard meals provided by the sect.
This allowed Li Yunjing, Ma Xingyuan, and the others to thoroughly enjoy a few feasts.
During this time, Li Yunjing also brought Hou Boyan along.
This first steward of Qiongze Peak might still have some use.
Seizing the opportunity of Yue Zhouwang and the others' banquet, he sought to win him over.
The results were surprisingly good!
Hou Boyan, seeing Li Yunjing thriving in Yaxiang Garden, with seven outer disciples vying for his favor, found Li Yunjing increasingly remarkable.
Witnessing Li Yunjing's imposing manner, Hou Boyan respected him even more.
Thus, Li Yunjing lived more leisurely and freely on Qiongze Peak.
One day, Li Yunjing thought about his empty hands, lacking decent elixirs and magical artifacts besides the sect's standard provisions, and decided to spend his 2000 contribution points.
So, Li Yunjing quietly left Qiongze Peak.
Shenxiao Dao Sect established five internal mountain marketplaces.
Though intended for internal use, external transactions were permissible with Shenxiao Dao Sect's authorization to enter the mountain gate for shopping.
External buyers paid standard prices, no different from outside marketplaces.
These five markets vary in level, situated between the central main peak and the four surrounding peaks.
The western market, located ten miles from the Miscellaneous Hall's main peak, is in Sunset Valley.
This time, Li Yunjing set out to purchase suitable magical artifacts and elixirs.
Li Yunjing continued along the mountain's stone path.
Crossing seven or eight peaks, the mountain was filled with ancient trees, lush and green.
Surrounded by mist, the infinite beauty stretched endlessly.
Exploring an immortal marketplace for the first time, Li Yunjing felt thrilled, finding everything delightful.
After walking for nearly two and a half hours, his eyes brightened as he entered Sunset Valley.
There, amid the orderly layout, stood exquisite and luxurious pavilions.
Throughout the valley, disciples came to trade.
Gray-robed, blue-robed, and green-robed disciples mingled, the majority being blue-robed outer disciples.
It seemed the western Sunset Valley market was catered mainly to Qi Cultivation Realm disciples.
Only one cross street ran through the entire valley.
Various shops lined the sides of the cross street.
Li Yunjing did not immediately enter any pavilion, instead browsing each shop along the street.
Besides sect-established shops, there were also establishments by sect elders, true disciples, stewards, who invested heavily to set up here.
Li Yunjing felt overwhelmed, surprised that mere Sunset Valley housed over a hundred shops.
Most shops specialized in alchemy, artifact refining, talismans, arrays, Daoist scriptures, materials, spirit beasts...
Each field hosted over ten competing shops.
Hence, no easy task to run businesses here!
With similar shops clustered together, Li Yunjing found it difficult to make a choice.
Standing dazed at a street corner, unsure of where to go, he considered stepping into the shops on either side.
As such, Li Yunjing wandered, uncertain of his choice.
"This junior, are you looking to buy something? Our Yue Ming Tower has everything; how about coming in to take a look?"
At this moment, from the fourth-shop front on his left, a blue-robed outer female disciple greeted Li Yunjing.
"Oh? Yue Ming Tower?"
Li Yunjing was surprised at first, then thought of the Yu Family from Yue Ming City.
Could there be a connection between the two?
Thinking this, Li Yunjing paused, turned his gaze, and saw a beautiful woman in light blue robes in his view.
She was charming, with fair skin and rosy cheeks, her delicate and pretty face impressing him greatly.
"The Cultivation Realm is indeed unique! Starting with Yu Yunyi, the women here aren't ugly!"
This thought flashed across Li Yunjing's mind.
"Alright then! Let's take a look inside."
Li Yunjing's guess was correct; this three-story building indeed belonged to the Yu Family from Yue Ming City.
Their business primarily dealt in various magical artifacts, elixirs, and the acquisition of low-tier alchemy and artifact refining materials.
The Yu Family was famous; whether in the Cultivation Realm or Shenxiao Dao Sect, their alchemy and artifact refining techniques were renowned in the Great Ming Dynasty.
The Yu Family was also powerful enough to secure shop management rights within Shenxiao Dao Sect.
Upon stepping into Yue Ming Tower, Li Yunjing was promptly greeted by a smiling grey-robed attendant: "Senior, what do you wish to see? Would you like me to help introduce some items?"