Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Within the Yaochi Commerce Association, Li Ji’an was quite satisfied after the meal.

Bai Cailin’s move was for the future of the Commerce Association’s Simurgh Phoenix Hall. After True Man Wutong’s lifespan ends, a master of the melody path will be needed.

After listening to Li Ji’an’s words, she understood that True Man Wutong’s melody path likely stemmed from the Celestial Sound Pavilion.

The Celestial Sound Pavilion had long since fled from the Celestial Cyan Domain to the Yellow Heaven Domain, and with the extinction of the Joyful Union Sect years ago, amidst the heroes vying in Yellow Heaven Domain, the Celestial Sound Pavilion occupied a superior Dao Field and gathered sect disciples to settle down.

Their Yaochi Commerce Association had little hope of poaching talents from the Celestial Sound Pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist Chang’an, who comes from the Celestial Cyan Domain, do you know of a cultivator named ’Liu Qingyun’?" Before leaving, Bai Cailin hesitated for a moment and tentatively asked.

Sixty years ago, Liu Qingyun vanished suddenly after advancing to the semifinals at the Flying Crane Dao Discussion.

Bai Cailin sent a message before her Core Formation but received no reply.

Over the years, she became increasingly curious about the mysterious Liu Qingyun.

Based on his combat prowess with the Wood Element Technique, she determined that his cultivation technique was extraordinary.

Since Liu Qingyun claimed to have fled from the Celestial Cyan Domain to here, she was convinced Liu Qingyun was a former disciple of the Holy Palace Upper Sect of the Celestial Cyan Domain and indeed a true inheritor.

However, the situation in the Celestial Cyan Domain had long since overturned, and the Yaochi Commerce Association had no roots or agents there. Thus, she was still clueless.

As for the Golden Core Heaven-Swallowing Red Toad Great Demon that had captivated her thoughts, it was as if it was just a dream, not heard of since.

"Liu Qingyun? I’ve never heard of him," Li Ji’an thought briefly before shaking his head decisively.

Although he used the identity of Liu Qingyun back then merely for Core Formation pursuits, he had certain interactions in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain with Bai Cailin and the Jinhua Commerce Association, but there were no repercussions. Even if that identity were exposed, it wouldn’t be a problem, as his current identity record showed he was cultivating in seclusion in the northern part of the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain during that time.

Nevertheless, there was no need to admit it willingly.

"Then, Fellow Daoist, have you heard of a Tier Three Great Demon, the Vermilion Toad?" Bai Cailin continued to ask.

Li Ji’an slightly furrowed his brows: "What kind of Vermilion Toad?"

"The low-tier demon beast commonly seen here, the Heaven-Swallowing Vermilion Toad."

Li Ji’an appropriately showed a look of surprise and doubt.

"If Fellow Daoist hasn’t seen it, then please disregard my inquiry," Bai Cailin shook her head slightly in disappointment.

"Is that fellow Daoist very important to Fairy Cailing?" Li Ji’an casually asked.

Bai Cailin hesitated for a moment, then smiled with slight embarrassment: "To amuse Fellow Daoist, there were misunderstandings and conflicts between us, but eventually, we resolved them. It’s just that there have been no news for many years. Upon hearing you are from the Celestial Cyan Domain, I wanted to ask boldly."

"I see," Li Ji’an smiled and nodded.

"Fellow Daoist Chang’an, if you have any needs while visiting our Linchun Immortal City, feel free to speak up," Bai Cailin composed herself and said politely.

"Fairy Cailing is too kind. Li is only here to trade high-tier spiritual materials and doesn’t wish to trouble the Fairy," Li Ji’an feigned ignorance about Yongchun Fairy’s small gathering.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Bai Cailin’s expression radiated: "Oh? Fellow Daoist Chang’an is traveling through various Great Immortal Cities to trade high-tier spiritual materials?"

"Does the Fairy possess high-tier spiritual material resources?" Li Ji’an asked with surprise.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Chang’an, my mother happens to have a small gathering that is trading high-tier spiritual materials, there may be high-tier spiritual materials present," Bai Cailin stated openly.

Li Ji’an, now a tributor to the Nine Tripods Commerce Association and on the same boat as the Business Alliance, was also a Mid-stage Core Formation True Man, meeting the conditions for her mother’s gathering.

"Haha, what a coincidence! Would the Fairy be able to introduce me?"

"Fellow Daoist Chang’an, please return to the guest room to rest for now. Shortly, I will speak to my mother about this, and the specific outcome needs to be decided collectively by the other members of the small gathering. I will reply as soon as possible," Bai Cailin didn’t reveal everything.

"Then I’ll await your good news," Li Ji’an gave a respectful bow.

After personally seeing Li Ji’an off from the Commerce Association, Bai Cailin watched his departing figure with a subtle frown.

"Liu Qingyun... you are indeed mysterious."

The next day.

Li Ji’an had just awakened from meditation when he heard the maid’s voice from outside seeking an audience.

"Senior, our president invites you to meet at the top floor."

"Hmm." Li Ji’an agreed with a sound, then opened the door and stepped out.

Atop the Simurgh Phoenix Hall, he met Yongchun Fairy, whom he had encountered once before.

Compared to sixty years ago, she remained charming and passionate as ever.

"Fellow Daoist Chang’an truly is as charming and dashing as ever. I am truly honored today."

"The president overpraises, it’s just a facade," Li Ji’an responded humbly with a smile.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist is too modest. In this world, who isn’t just a facade? But between facades, there are always differences.

A facade as good as Fellow Daoist’s is simply a treasure gifted by heaven.

Just glancing once lifts my mood by three folds." Yongchun Fairy was somewhat flirtatious.

Li Ji’an, long understanding her heart nature, was not bothered and replied with mutual flattery: "Haha, the president’s words make Li feel humbled; if it’s as the president says, then the president’s voluptuous figure and charming visage are surely comparable to Heaven and Earth Spirit Treasures? If one were to have a taste, it might even prolong life."

"Hehe~ Not only does Fellow Daoist possess a drool-worthy appearance, but his words nearly turn me into a rushing river," Yongchun Fairy’s face flushed instantly, appearing extremely alluring.

Both being supreme kings, it was merely playful banter.

After several rounds, the conversation finally shifted back to the main subject.

"I have invited a few fellow Daoists to gather in a few days to discuss the Dao, during which everyone will bring out their treasures. If mutually sought treasures are available, trading is possible.

Given Fellow Daoist also has demands for high-tier spiritual materials, it’s worth attending."

"But, since several fellow Daoists have already decided to bring treasures, does Fellow Daoist Chang’an have any treasures to bring?" Yongchun Fairy inquired probingly.

"What tier of spiritual materials is required for this gathering?" Li Ji’an, although possessing numerous high-tier spiritual materials, had few suitable for trade.

"At least Tier Three advanced spiritual materials, within the top hundred Core Formation Spirit Treasures, or Upper Three Grades Magical Treasures," Yongchun Fairy stated firmly.

Upon hearing, Li Ji’an subtly furrowed his brows.

Expecting a Mid-stage Core Formation small meeting, a Tier Three mid-tier spiritual material should suffice, and if necessary, using his previous Tier Three mid-tier premium talisman for trade.

Unexpectedly, the small meeting had such a high content value.

"Perhaps Spirit Marrow may suffice?" Among his Upper Three Grades Magical Treasures, none were suitable for exhibiting.

Obtained from True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws’s spoils, he possessed thirteen pieces of Spirit Marrow.

Each piece of Spirit Marrow is valued at ten thousand Spirit Stones, essential for Nascent Soul True Monarch’s cultivation in this realm.

"Spirit Marrow?" Yongchun Fairy showed a troubled expression.

Though valuable, Spirit Marrow once taken to the Central Ten Domains, the market is never an issue.

However, participants of this small meeting prioritize personal cultivation and combat capabilities over commercial profit.

"Three pieces of Spirit Marrow!" Seeing her hesitation, Li Ji’an immediately took out three pieces of Spirit Marrow from his Storage Ring.