Fu Chao appeared carefree, but he was by no means a fool. Seeing Li Yunjing’s potential, he had the idea of forming an alliance with him.
Of course, this kind of alliance wasn’t like the one he had with Shen Tuhuo!
Shen Tuhuo could be taken as a subordinate, but that definitely wouldn’t work with Li Yunjing.
Not only was Li Yunjing more talented, but he also had Yu Yunyi backing him up, guaranteeing his equal status in the future.
Fu Chao naturally wouldn’t be foolish enough to treat Li Yunjing as a subordinate.
That wouldn’t foster friendship but rather enmity and hatred.
Fu Chao wouldn’t do something so stupid.
This was a normal alliance, to build friendship. When their relationship was close, there would naturally be opportunities to make use of Li Yunjing in the future.
Disciples from great clans didn’t just mindlessly eat, drink, and play around.
Fu Chao was the same. He was arrogant only because, in his eyes, the people he encountered were worthless and not worthy of respect.
Therefore, he could rebuke them without any mental burden.
But Li Yunjing was different; he had great potential and a promising future.
Such a person needed some respect.
Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao were all wealthy people, so walking on foot was naturally out of the question.
Fu Chao directly led the three to the Teleportation Array.
As for whether Li Yunjing needed to pay?
Fu Chao glared, and the Inner Sect Disciple guarding the Teleportation Array trembled, completely intimidated.
He swallowed his words and obediently adjusted the teleportation coordinates to the vicinity of the "East Splendor Tower" in the Eastern Mountain Area.
Li Yunjing was speechless. It wasn’t that he couldn’t afford the Spirit Stones; did Fu Chao really need to scare the Inner Sect Disciple guarding the Teleportation Array?
This guy was truly accustomed to being domineering.
Whenever he had free time, he liked to bully others.
Li Yunjing sighed repeatedly, feeling lucky that someone without a background like him hadn’t been bullied by Fu Chao.
With a flash of light from the Teleportation Array, the four of them were transported from the Southern Mountain Area to the Eastern Mountain Area.
They chatted as they walked, and soon, under Fu Chao’s lead, they arrived at the most famous "East Splendor Tower" in the Eastern Mountain Area.
This was a nine-story ancient tower occupying one of the best locations in the Eastern Market.
"East Splendor Tower" did not serve ordinary disciples; even the lowest level guests had to be Inner Sect Disciples.
This "East Splendor Tower" was an industry owned by an Elder of the Shenxiao Dao Sect.
Occasionally, it supplied the corpses of Tier Two or even Tier Three Demon Beasts, top-tier Spirit Wine, rare Spirit Tea, delicious Spirit Fruit, and other goodies.
Therefore, the business at "East Splendor Tower" was booming, making it the best restaurant in the Shenxiao Dao Sect.
True Disciples, Sect Stewards, and even Elder-level figures would often visit to enjoy the food.
At this moment, the entrance of "East Splendor Tower" was bustling with people.
Almost all of them were Inner Sect Disciples in green robes, coming and going.
Four Inner Sect attendants were maintaining order at the entrance of "East Splendor Tower."
With Fu Chao, Yu Yunyi, and Lv Ruoxi, three True Disciples leading the way, Li Yunjing’s identity naturally allowed him to pass through "East Splendor Tower" unobstructed; no one dared to stop them.
As soon as they entered the hall, the luxurious decoration stunned Li Yunjing, making him feel as if he had returned to the top-tier venues of his previous life.
There were no scattered tables on the first floor, only some staff members entertaining guests coming in and out.
"Young Master Fu, you are here! Would you like to use your usual private room?"
Fu Chao was extremely famous. As soon as he arrived, an Inner Sect attendant hurried forward respectfully to greet him.
"Hmm! The usual place! These are my friends, especially this Li Yunjing! He’s my buddy, about to clinch first place in the Outer Sect competition! Don’t you dare look down on him! From now on, whenever my brother comes, treat him well. His meals are to be put on my tab!"
Fu Chao’s generosity made Li Yunjing feel a surge of goodwill towards him.
Li Yunjing wasn’t foolish; he knew that Fu Chao’s behavior was because he saw his potential.
But in this world, that’s how it was. Those without value wouldn’t be courted. Only when one displayed talent in some area would people be willing to build connections with them.
Li Yunjing didn’t resent Fu Chao’s pragmatism at all.
On the contrary, Li Yunjing felt that if he and Fu Chao had aligned interests, they could even form a bond stronger than friendship.
"Yes! I understand! Brother Li, please! Sisters, please!"
The attendant, startled, looked at Li Yunjing, memorizing his appearance, and then spoke with a smile.
The attendant secretly thought, as expected, those around Young Master Fu were never ordinary.
This was clearly a master deliberately staying in the Outer Sect to clinch first place in the Outer Sect competition. No wonder Fu Chao valued him so highly.
The first place in the Outer Sect competition would immediately enter the Inner Sect and receive focused training, making it an excellent path to rapid advancement!
It’s a much easier route compared to the usual tasks.
That Inner Sect Disciple knew well the value of being first in the Outer Sect competition.
Such people were not to be underestimated.
The first floor of "East Splendor Tower" was a hall.
The second floor was filled with scattered tables, specifically for Inner Sect Disciples to dine.
The third and fourth floors were prepared for True Disciples who had not yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage, with both scattered tables and private rooms.
Fu Chao usually went to a private room on the Forth Layer.
The fifth floor was for those in the Foundation Establishment Stage, the sixth floor for Golden Core Realm cultivators.
All of these were private rooms, highly distinguished.
The seventh to ninth floors generally weren’t open to the public and were reserved for important guests or significant events.
"Hmm, waiter, I heard you got a ’Red Sun King Snake’ today? Prepare it for us; I want my friends to have a taste!"
Fu Chao said arrogantly, almost implying that money was no issue.
The Inner Sect attendant hesitated, showing a bitter smile, struggling to speak.
"What? Afraid I can’t pay?"
As they walked upstairs, Fu Chao glared fiercely at the attendant.