CHAPTER 228: CHAPTER 156: THE GOLDEN HOUSE CONCEALS THE BEAUTY - PART 3

As for bringing them back to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," that’s out of the question.

The "Seven Star Palace" is so strict that even fellow members visiting have to be investigated by the "Law Enforcement Hall," not to mention outsiders staying permanently.

This is simply impossible!

This barrier imposed by the "Seven Star Palace" is absolutely insurmountable!

"Staying here is definitely not an option!"

After some thought, Li Yunjing understood Liu Ruyan’s intent. He continued, "I do want to take them back to the mountain, but the ’Seven Stars Peak’ where I reside is extremely strict. Even friends visiting need to be checked by the ’Law Enforcement Hall,’ let alone living there permanently!"

"I understand your meaning! It seems I need to acquire the grocery store for Xing’er and Yue’er, to give them a means to make a living here."

Li Yunjing said decisively.

"Hmm! That sounds about right!"

Liu Ruyan gave Li Yunjing a peck on the cheek and only then did she nod in satisfaction, a smile blooming on her face again.

"Additionally, I’ll visit the Foundation Establishment Realm manager of the ’Red Sun Market’ and make some arrangements to ensure Xing’er, Yue’er, and you are taken care of."

After some thought, Li Yunjing continued.

"Good! That’s better! You still have some sense!"

Liu Ruyan nodded, completely satisfied, and said softly, "Don’t think of Xing’er and Yue’er as bad women!"

"The two of them were orphans we adopted since childhood. Besides cultivation, they know nothing else; they just came out with me recently, as pure as blank pieces of paper!"

"They haven’t been taken advantage of by any other men. You must treat them well."

At this point, Liu Ruyan’s expression turned a bit somber, as if she had some unspoken sorrow.

"I understand! Also, if you face any difficulties, you can find me! We are friends, and my capabilities are far greater than you imagine! Remember! If someday you find yourself with no way out, come to me!"

Li Yunjing’s voice was low and his words earnest.

Liu Ruyan and Li Yunjing were very close; they’d done almost everything except the final step.

Seeing Liu Ruyan fall into such dire straits, Li Yunjing felt uneasy.

Before, Li Yunjing was nothing special and naturally dared not speak such grand words.

But now, things were different, and Li Yunjing had the ability to offer her some help.

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan was somewhat moved.

She leaned against Li Yunjing’s chest, remaining silent for a long time.

"Sigh... Let’s talk about the future later! Come, let’s go downstairs and eat together. Xing’er and Yue’er are also here."

After a long while, with a gentle sigh, Liu Ruyan changed the subject.

There was certainly some unspoken hardship on this enigmatic woman’s part.

Still, Li Yunjing didn’t press further. As a Junior Cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Realm, he was merely at the bottom of the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

A woman like Liu Ruyan likely faced difficulties that were not easily resolved.

Liu Ruyan’s silence meant she believed he couldn’t help at the moment!

Before reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, Liu Ruyan couldn’t lose her purity, maintaining a firm bottom line.

By the time Liu Ruyan advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, Li Yunjing would have already reached this stage and thrived among Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators.

He had the ability and confidence!

By then, he believed he would have the power to rescue Liu Ruyan from her plight.

After going downstairs, the two entered the private room from yesterday. Soon enough, Xing’er and Yue’er arrived, carrying food boxes.

Seeing the two girls again, they seemed even more charming and seductive compared to the youthful maidens they were the day before.

"Xing’er, Yue’er, I’ve already spoken with Li Yunjing. From today onwards, you will follow him."

As Liu Ruyan placed the dishes, she gently spoke to the two beauties.

"Hm..."

Xing’er and Yue’er, somewhat shy, cast a quick glance at Li Yunjing before softly responding.

"Haha! Xing’er, Yue’er, rest assured, from now on we are family. Stay with me and don’t have any worries. If you need anything, just tell me, and I will protect you!"

Li Yunjing pulled Xing’er and Yue’er to sit down and spoke gently.

"We understand!"

With Li Yunjing’s reassurance, Xing’er and Yue’er seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, relaxing significantly.

Sister Liu said she would help them and wouldn’t let them suffer in "Smoke Rain Tower." They hadn’t expected to find a place so quickly.

This filled Xing’er and Yue’er with immense gratitude towards Liu Ruyan.

During the meal, Li Yunjing mentioned the decisions he and Liu Ruyan had discussed earlier.

Hearing this, Xing’er and Yue’er seemed a bit downcast, lowering their heads to eat silently.

"Xing’er, Yue’er, don’t worry. I will visit you often! I promise!"

Understanding their thoughts, Li Yunjing comforted them softly.

At the same time, Li Yunjing also felt a sense of inadequacy.

He had thought he was doing well.

But now he saw he couldn’t even properly arrange things for his own women. How was that successful?

This filled Li Yunjing with determination; if the Eighth Layer of the Qi Cultivation Realm wasn’t enough, then he would aim for the Great Perfection!

If even the Great Perfection wasn’t enough, then he must quickly advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm!

In short, for himself, for his women, for his friends, Li Yunjing yearned for success even more!

Once he succeeded in the Foundation Establishment, his status, power, and strength would be on a whole different level.

Li Yunjing would then have the ability to control his own destiny!

"Yes... Brother Li, you must come; don’t leave us here alone."

Yue’Er looked at Li Yunjing with pitiful eyes and said softly.

"Haha! Yue’Er, rest assured! How could I possibly abandon you two little treasures?"

Li Yunjing chuckled at Yue’Er’s pitiful expression, feeling touched. These two girls were indeed as pure as Liu Ruyan described, like blank sheets of paper.