Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

As night fell, the gathering concluded in perfection.

Yongchun Fairy presiding over the meeting had naturally tested the waters beforehand, understanding everyone’s needs and stock.

Therefore, besides two people who didn’t complete their trades, the rest achieved their goals.

”Senior, please wait.” Seeing Wind and Thunder Ascendant about to leave, Li Ji’an stepped forward and saluted.

Wind and Thunder Ascendant turned to look at Li Ji’an, a little perplexed, with a hint of guilt: ”Young friend, did I forget something?”

”Senior misunderstood, all trades are completed, I am not here for trade,” Li Ji’an shook his head with a smile.

”Oh, what is it then, young friend?” Wind and Thunder Ascendant breathed a sigh of relief.

”May I ask if senior is returning to Fuyun City? I had some dealings with your Commerce Association a jiazi ago, and I wish to wander with my companion this time, may we follow along?” Li Ji’an asked.

”Of course, of course, I am going back to Immortal City, but... uh, I seem to have some matters to attend to, here is my Communication Talisman, keep it safe, I’ll tattle you when I depart,” Wind and Thunder Ascendant readily agreed but frowned slightly halfway, as if forgetting something.

Li Ji’an accepted the Communication Talisman with a reluctant smile, unsure if he would actually remember to contact him.

But he wasn’t worried, as what he needed was just a reason, not to actually travel together.

As long as Fierce Tiger Commerce Association and Taian Commerce Association don’t question his journey.

After saying farewell to Wind and Thunder Ascendant, Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin departed from the back mountain.

”Ping’an!”

Just out of the back mountain’s array, a few people greeted them.

Headed by someone quite excited, it was Guo Wanzhi.

”Senior sister!” Li Ji’an smiled brightly.

”Ping’an, where have you been all these years? Back in the domain war, you reminded me, why didn’t you board the spiritual ship?” Guo Wanzhi looked Li Ji’an up and down, concern evident on her face.

During the Celestial Cyan Domain’s major war, Li Ji’an left on Xiao Changfeng’s instruction, specifically warning Guo Wanzhi and Yao Rui before he left.

But Guo Wanzhi and Yao Rui boarded the cross-domain spiritual ship, never seeing Li Ji’an.

Afterward, they arrived at the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain merely surviving, unable to care for others.

Yet Guo Wanzhi always remembered this junior brother.

Today, a Si Shui Commerce Elder suddenly contacted her, with a Li-named True Man claiming to be from the Biyun Sect, she rushed over.

”Senior sister, have you been well these years? I thought I’d never see you again,” Li Ji’an said, somewhat without true feeling.

”Well, well, I’ve been looked after by Master Yuxiao of Si Shui Commerce, formed my core a jiazi ago, and now serve as their tributor,” Guo Wanzhi nodded, pursing her lips.

”That’s good, that’s good. I actually arrived at the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain back then, but couldn’t board the cross-domain spiritual ship...” Li Ji’an repeated his statement to the Five Blessings Commerce Association.

Hearing this, Guo Wanzhi couldn’t help but worry for Li Ji’an.

If one didn’t board the spiritual ship back then, the trials and dangers of traveling from Celestial Cyan Domain to Ten Thousand Merchants Domain were known to her.

”Ping’an, how is the sect now?” Guo Wanzhi quickly asked after hearing of Li Ji’an’s travels.

Li Ji’an explained the situation truthfully, prompting Guo Wanzhi to sigh, but ultimately not discussing sect matters further.

After all, she was now deeply tied to Si Shui Commerce Association, leaving wasn’t an option.

”Senior sister, I met two senior brothers in Yellow Heaven Domain,” Li Ji’an quickly changed the topic to prevent any awkwardness.

”Two senior brothers?” Guo Wanzhi was taken aback.

”First senior brother and third senior brother!” Li Ji’an replied.

”They are both in Yellow Heaven Domain? How are they? Is first senior brother well, has he formed his core?” Guo Wanzhi cared more about Xu Xiaochun than the unfamiliar Zou Qi.

”First senior brother obtained a legacy from Medicine God Valley seniors, revered there, and is being hailed as the new Poison King.”

”Poison King? Haha~ he achieved his desire then,” Guo Wanzhi smiled knowing Xu Xiaochun was safe.

She always knew Xu Xiaochun’s interest in poison, which led to him leaving Biyun Sect.

”If first senior brother knew of senior sister’s whereabouts, he’d surely be delighted,” Li Ji’an noticed Guo Wanzhi’s affection for Xu Xiaochun.

Guo Wanzhi smiled softly, a nostalgic look saying: ”He probably forgot me long ago.”

”How could that be? Senior brother asked about your whereabouts when we met,” Li Ji’an said truthfully, recalling Xu Xiaochun’s inquiry about Guo Wanzhi after messaging that unfilial disciple on Funiu Mountain.

”Ping’an is indeed exceptional, already reaching the Center Formation’s middle stage,” Guo Wanzhi said with surprise after regaining her composure.

”A fortunate coincidence, an unexpected chance, merely luck,” Li Ji’an modestly replied.

”Ping’an is always humble. Oh, by the way, Ping’an, now you are a tributor to Nine Tripods Commerce Association, have you heard of that ’Huang Jie’ senior brother?” Guo Wanzhi then recounted Huang Jie’s past events.

Li Ji’an’s expressions changed accordingly, eventually shaking his head with a sigh.

”According to senior sister, that fellow Daoist Huang is certainly not a disciple of father, full of hidden secrecy, but he showed senior sister much kindness.”

”Yes, it’s a pity my cultivation is low so I can’t repay his immense kindness,” Guo Wanzhi sighed softly. Initially thinking Huang Jie helped her out of desire, later realizing his true intentions after his unprecedented core formation at Feihong Dao Field.

”One with such great fortunes wouldn’t expect rewards from ordinary folks like us. Senior sister, don’t think too much,” Li Ji’an comforted.

Guo Wanzhi nodded, then pointed to someone behind her.

”Ping’an, do you remember her?”

Li Ji’an smiled at the slightly uneasy Yao Rui behind Guo Wanzhi: ”Junior sister Yao, long time no see.”

After several years apart, Yao Rui still had bright red hair.

However, her demeanor had changed greatly, appearing unconfident facing long unseen Li Ji’an.

”Yao Rui greets senior brother Li,” Yao Rui said with her head down, not daring to look directly at Li Ji’an.

She was once a Biyun Sect prodigy, a true inheritor in the sect.

Yet arriving at Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, her confidence worn away.

Commerce association prodigies with Earth Spirit Root and Celestial Spirit Root made her Upper Grade Spirit Root pale in comparison.

Furthermore, her training in Earth Level Lower Grade Cultivation Technique left her Foundation Establishment stage magical power lacking in potency and purity against domain’s prodigies.

Unlike Guo Wanzhi with alchemy skills, she lacked talent, unsupported by Si Shui Commerce Association.

Ultimately, she barely formed an inferior True Pill.

Now her Core Formation cultivation efficiency was low, her spiritual talent insufficient for advancing to Core Formation’s middle stage.

Resigned, she saw her Cangyun State background as her original sin.

Yet seeing Li Ji’an already in Core Formation’s middle stage shocked and shamed her.

A fellow from Cangyun State, identical spirit roots, yet the same senior brother reached the middle stage so quickly!

”Junior sister Yao, no need for formality, we are of the same sect, meeting away from home, we should be closer,” Li Ji’an gently comforted.

Yao Rui’s eyes warmed slightly, but raising her head for a moment, her eyes caught Ning Sujin behind Li Ji’an, her pupils contracted, losing color again.

Just then, a voice Li Ji’an found somewhat annoying sounded.

”Haha, why is Fairy Guo in such a rush? Does Wu really make people shun?”

Guo Wanzhi’s brows furrowed hearing the voice.

It was none other than the Golden Commerce Association’s fifth son, Wu Yehua!

Fierce Tiger Commerce Association has been on the rise these past two years, with a chance to seize the Alliance Leader’s seat, Golden Commerce Association’s arrogance grew rampant.