CHAPTER 69: CHAPTER 69: GRANDMASTER STYLE

"Hmm? Qi Cultivation Realm Fourth Layer prowess?"

At this moment, the Hall Master and his retinue earnestly looked at Li Yunjing, discovering the change in his cultivation!

Several stewards controlling the "Miscellaneous Hall" quickly accessed Li Yunjing’s information through his identity token.

[Entry: Qi Cultivation Realm First Layer]

[Entrance Time: 49 days]

[Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Realm Fourth Layer]

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This left a group of important figures utterly astonished!

What kind of genius is this?

How could such a talent remain hidden in the "Miscellaneous Hall"?

Judging by this cultivation speed alone, he practically exemplifies a true disciple’s model!

Who was responsible for the assessment when Li Yunjing and his batch of disciples entered the sect?

They must be insane!

Li Yunjing’s cultivation speed shocked them immensely, to the extent that no one knew what to say for a while.

This is the advantage of having exceptional comprehension. In Qi Cultivation, Li Yunjing was only at the level of an Inner Sect Disciple, but when it comes to learning cultivation techniques and magic, he grasped them almost instantly, understanding them at a touch.

It was precisely because of this that he could stand out from the rest.

Under normal circumstances, it would take at least two to three years to master a cultivation technique, and a year or so to learn a single magical skill.

This is the typical standard of the Miscellaneous Hall’s disciples within the Shenxiao Dao Sect.

Yet after Li Yunjing began, he could reach proficiency within ten days to half a month, miles ahead of the others.

As such, the actual time Li Yunjing spent on cultivation was five times more than cultivators at the same level!

Plus, with the resources he acquired, his cultivation speed was ten times faster than others, which makes perfect sense.

Actually, like the group of stewards in the Miscellaneous Hall, Yu Yunyi had long used her connections to investigate all of Li Yunjing’s background.

This prodigy was also enormously shocked by Li Yunjing’s rapid progress.

If not for this, Yu Yunyi wouldn’t have spent a huge amount of resources to have her elder vouch for him!

No matter what, breaking through from Qi Cultivation Realm First Layer to Fourth Layer in less than two months required unparalleled talent.

Li Yunjing has entirely proven his talent through these advancements.

Such an individual is destined for greatness!

Investing now entails the smallest costs yet the highest returns!

"Ahem! Li Yunjing, we will definitely investigate this matter! Regarding the deaths of Han Shuo and the other three, the Sect will investigate as well."

After pausing for a moment, the Hall Master continued, "You completed an Outer Disciple’s task while holding the status of a Servant Disciple, preserving the Sect’s assets in a time of crisis, which is a great merit! As the Hall Master of the ’Miscellaneous Hall’, I will surely reward you handsomely. Hand over your identity token!"

"Yes, Hall Master!"

Li Yunjing felt a surge of joy; the first hurdle was over.

"Indeed! Continue working hard, and even after moving to the Outer Sect, you must cultivate diligently and not delay your progress!"

The Hall Master directly input 500 Contribution Points into Li Yunjing’s identity token and returned it to him.

"Thank you, Hall Master!"

Seeing this number, Li Yunjing was overjoyed.

It seems having a powerful backer really does make a difference!

Originally a monumental problem, not only was it resolved, but he also profited greatly.

All thanks to the Yu Family’s influence!

"Proceed!"

Following this, a communication talisman flew from the Hall Master’s hand, headed towards the "Law Enforcement Hall".

At this moment, discussions about Li Yunjing halted, and the Hall Master and several stewards surrounded Yu Tingchuan, serving tea and showing great care.

Winning the favor of Yu Tingchuan would make it much easier to request a Spirit Pill in the future.

Pivotal figures like him were seldom seen, so they naturally took advantage of this opportunity to curry favor.

Yu Tingchuan remained composed and unbothered, evidently accustomed to such scenes; not just the sect, but countless people within the entire Immortal Cultivation Realm of the Great Ming Dynasty sought his favor.

The two sides conversed harmoniously.

Yu Yunyi, Li Yunjing, and Hou Boyan stood to the side, listening intently to the secrets exchanged among the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.

Many of these secrets captivated Li Yunjing. To those in the Qi Cultivation Realm, insider knowledge from the Foundation Establishment Realm was scarce.

Only Yu Yunyi appeared unconcerned, seemingly well-versed in the secrets of the Foundation Establishment Realm, even engaging in conversation with the Hall Master and others.

This made Li Yunjing and Hou Boyan extremely envious.

This is the disparity!

Even if they wished to speak, they had no idea where to start!

The difference in levels is vast.

It’s like top scholars discussing intricate academic matters while Li Yunjing and Hou Boyan were still memorizing multiplication tables — how could they join in?

Not on the same wavelength at all!

Before long, an Outer Disciple entered from outside and informed the Hall Master, "Hall Master, the Law Enforcement Hall representatives have arrived."

"Hmm! Bring them in!"

At this juncture, the Hall Master ended the chat with great reluctance, adopting a serious demeanor, and invited the Law Enforcement Hall personnel inside.

"Thud! Thud! Thud!"

The Law Enforcement Hall delegation entered with a series of footsteps.

Li Yunjing saw it was Zhong Hongtai and his group from the "Yaxiang Garden."

This lean, white-haired old man, initially full of authority, immediately turned apprehensive upon seeing Yu Tingchuan in the chief seat, his imposing demeanor dissolving instantly.

He underwent a dramatic change, now resembling a kindly elder.

"Zhong Hongtai greets Yu Daoyou, I didn’t expect to see you here."

Zhong Hongtai wore an utterly humble expression, his back slightly bent, demonstrating his respect for someone of Yu Tingchuan’s status.

No matter how powerful the Law Enforcement Hall was, they still relied on the support of the "Immortal Medicine Pavilion" for alchemy!

"Haha! So it’s Zhong Daoyou, greetings."

Yu Tingchuan remained seated, nodding slightly without rising.

Zhong Hongtai didn’t mind it; for such a prominent figure to acknowledge him even with a nod was already an honor.

"Zhong Daoyou, since this matter involves Li Yunjing, let’s allow him to explain the details now, shall we?"

Yu Tingchuan added.

"Hiss..."

Zhong Hongtai drew a sharp breath. Though he speculated that Yu Tingchuan might be here for Li Yunjing, hearing such words directly from this significant figure still caused his heart to surge with emotion.

The close relationship between Yu Family and Li Yunjing was crystal clear!

Having received instructions from Fu Chao, Zhong Hongtai had, out of curiosity, investigated Li Yunjing’s background. He discovered an ordinary person with no idea how he managed to get associated with the prestigious Yu Family.

Regardless, it was now a fact.

Moreover, given the instructions from the Fu Family, Zhong Hongtai no longer dared to underestimate Li Yunjing.

"Li Yunjing, recount the entire incident in detail."

Since it was an official matter, Zhong Hongtai naturally had to maintain formalities.

A steward from the "Miscellaneous Hall" invited Zhong Hongtai to sit, while Li Yunjing narrated the incident of being ambushed by the "Red Sun Giant Snake," the injuries to Han Shixiong and others, and how the Bai Family’s three brothers ambushed and killed them.