However, when Yu Yunyi looked at Li Yunjing, a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.
Where did Li Yunjing get so many Spirit Stones, spending nearly 20,000 to attain the "Treasure Pavilion" silver customer status?
Even Yu Yunyi found it difficult to produce such wealth at once.
Li Yunjing seemed to be shrouded in layers of mystery.
The more she knew, the more puzzled she became.
Yu Yunyi grew increasingly interested in Li Yunjing, very curious about what surprises this person could bring her.
Or rather, how far could Li Yunjing go in the future?
Li Yunjing seemed to see through Yu Yunyi’s confusion and said with a smile, "I encountered a small opportunity; now I am once again penniless, having spent all my resources!"
"I hope to take first place in next month’s Outer Sect competition to recoup some."
Li Yunjing explained lightly, without revealing the source of his wealth.
Men must have some secrets of their own.
"You... even though you don’t have many Spirit Stones yourself, you still bought me such an expensive ’Purple Cloud Bead’?"
Yu Yunyi gave Li Yunjing a sideways glance and sighed softly.
"Come with me, let’s go to the garden and have a look."
Yu Yunyi stood up and motioned for Li Yunjing to follow her.
With Yu Yunyi leading the way, they walked through the door and strolled in the back garden. After thinking for a moment, Yu Yunyi asked, "How confident are you in the Outer Sect competition?"
Li Yunjing stepped forward and walked side by side with Yu Yunyi.
Even in winter, Yu Yunyi’s garden was still covered in a riot of color and fragrance.
Compared to the unique scent on Yu Yunyi, the hundred flowers paled in comparison.
Being with Yu Yunyi brought an immense peace and tranquility to Li Yunjing’s heart.
As he looked at the garden’s scenery, he smiled and said, "There shouldn’t be any problems, right?"
Yu Yunyi sighed lightly and said, "It may not be as optimistic as you think."
"Some people in the Outer Sect are very strong and have been suppressing their cultivation just to seize this opportunity and amaze everyone."
Li Yunjing’s heart stirred with curiosity, and he smiled, "Oh? Even if their strength is at the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, it’s the same level; I’m confident I can defeat them."
"It’s not that simple. If it were, I wouldn’t have needed to remind you!"
Yu Yunyi said, half-serious and half-jokingly. She wore a white robe, standing gracefully in the frost-covered garden, appearing more beautiful than the riot of blooming flowers.
"Do they have special Magical Artifacts?"
Wearing a blue Daoist Robe, Li Yunjing looked dashing and composed, and when standing together with Yu Yunyi, they seemed like an immortal couple.
"Of course! Some top experts in the Outer Sect can borrow Spiritual Artifacts from True Disciples!"
Yu Yunyi turned to look at Li Yunjing, her eyes sparkling, her beautiful face showing a hint of a smile, as if eager to see Li Yunjing’s shocked reaction.
For some reason, each time Yu Yunyi saw Li Yunjing looking so calm and composed, she wondered if she could see this mysterious man flustered and panicked.
"It didn’t surprise me."
To her dismay, Li Yunjing remained the same, and merely nodded slightly at her reminder: "I’ve read the rules of the Outer Sect competition; there shouldn’t be any major issues."
Even if the others had Spiritual Artifacts, Li Yunjing did not think he’d lose the competition.
"Humph! Arrogant fellow!"
Having not seen the reaction she had hoped for, Yu Yunyi was slightly disappointed.
"But I still appreciate the young mistress’s concern."
Li Yunjing seemed to have caught on to something and looked at Yu Yunyi, speaking gently.
Just as Li Yunjing finished speaking, before Yu Yunyi could say anything,
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning cut across the clear sky, landing somewhere in the mountains.
Both Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi were taken aback.
"Whooosh, whooosh..."
Out of nowhere, a cold wind swept up some fallen leaves, whistling through the garden.
Countless flowers, trees, and shrubs swayed in the wind.
Upon hearing the thunder, both Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi looked up at the sky.
Above them, a dark cloud had gathered, obscuring the sun and bringing darkness to the land.
"Huh? What’s going on? Why is the first spring thunder coming so early?"
Yu Yunyi murmured curiously.
The disciples of the Shenxiao Dao Sect paid the closest attention to changes in the weather, especially thunderstorms.
This level of attention might not be possible among Servant Disciples or Outer Disciples.
But in the Inner Sect, especially among True Disciples and those Foundation Establishment cultivators, this was taken very seriously.
Yu Yunyi, being highly sensitive, immediately noticed that the spring of this year had come earlier than the last.
Like Yu Yunyi, Li Yunjing also paid close attention to such matters.
With the wind rising, clouds gathering, and the sky darkening,
"It looks like it’s going to rain."
Li Yunjing’s voice carried a hint of happiness.
This was a rain he had eagerly awaited.
"Let’s go back inside, we don’t want to get wet."
Yu Yunyi moved swiftly, taking Li Yunjing with her. Like a white and a blue beam of light, they flashed and were inside the house in an instant.
"Let’s go to the second-floor balcony to enjoy the rain!"
Without stopping, Yu Yunyi led Li Yunjing straight to the second floor.
Opening the door to the balcony, they stepped outside, ready to watch the thunderstorm.
Just as they reached the eaves, rain started to fall from the sky.
The raindrops grew denser and larger, creating ripples on the ground as they splashed.