Almost all the ingredients are Tier Two, definitely a high-level banquet.
"Everyone, have a taste. The Red Sun King Snake at Tier Two peak quality is delicious and highly beneficial for cultivation."
Fu Chao laughed heartily and was the first to pick up his chopsticks.
Everyone was amongst their own; having just completed a close collaboration, there was naturally no need to be polite.
Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, and Lv Ruoxi followed suit and sampled the luxurious dishes.
This meal was extremely expensive; it was likely that Li Yunjing and the others wouldn’t dare spend this much again for a long time.
"East Splendor Tower" was indeed a lavish money pit that average cultivators simply couldn’t afford!
Even True Disciples had to be frugal with their Spirit Stones!
Li Yunjing, even more so, lacked Spirit Stones; he certainly wouldn’t waste them on food and drink just to satisfy a craving.
At the dining table, Li Yunjing also inquired about some matters regarding the betting operation.
Upon hearing Li Yunjing’s concerns, Fu Chao laughed heartily and said, "You all don’t know! Let me tell you, in previous years, He Bao has been the one organizing the betting operation!"
"He’s made a fortune. Think about it, his underlings are all Qi Cultivation Realm Great Perfection cultivators, frequently coming here to eat Tier Two demon beasts. Just imagine how much he’s made?"
"Ever since I found out about this business, I’ve been planning to take him down! I have people close to him, and when I found out he was coming to ’East Splendor Tower’ for dinner today, I knew the opportunity had come. I waited for the right moment to set him up and took him down!"
The more Fu Chao spoke, the more excited he became. If it were just some small fry, he wouldn’t be this thrilled!
This was a direct descendant of the He Family, a well-known figure within the Inner Sect, He Bao!
Taking him down was more exhilarating than being with dozens of women at once!
"So that’s how it is! Young Master Fu, you truly have extraordinary skills! Such deep planning, it’s impressive!"
Yu Yunyi couldn’t help but praise.
"Sigh! Everyone underestimated you."
Lv Ruoxi was also at the side, sighing gently, speaking slowly.
Li Yunjing also praised repeatedly, he had no choice but to. Fu Chao handled this matter too brilliantly, exceeding his expectations!
The atmosphere at the banquet was extremely lively, and the four drank quite a bit. Only when they were full and content did they wobble downstairs.
There was a small incident when it came time to pay the bill – this meal cost a whopping five thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones!
Li Yunjing was dumbfounded, and even Yu Yunyi and Lv Ruoxi were wide-eyed. This was when they felt the enormous gap between themselves and Young Master Fu.
When Fu Chao paid with Spirit Stones, his expression didn’t change at all, indicating his substantial wealth.
This kind of spending was truly beyond what others could compare to!
The thought of the huge sum they invested in Fu Chao made Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Li Yunjing in good spirits. Perhaps after the Outer Sect competition, they could all make a huge profit.
This time, to win over the two True Disciples and a genius like Li Yunjing, Fu Chao had spared no expense, bringing them together to make money.
Benefits attract people, and with them in hand, everything becomes easier.
Outside "East Splendor Tower," the four bid each other farewell.
Li Yunjing saw the others off before finally stepping into the Teleportation Array and returning to his Outer Sect residence.
Reflecting on the day’s events, Li Yunjing was still somewhat excited. His three successive victories earlier seemed insignificant compared to the huge profits from the upcoming betting operation.
At this moment, he sat cross-legged on his bed, unable to settle down for a long time.
To survive and thrive in the Cultivation Realm, one must focus on four aspects: wealth, companions, magic, and location.
Financially, Li Yunjing had accumulated considerable assets through several risky ventures. Adding to this, his investment with Fu Chao would surely yield a substantial income in a few days.
It could be said that his cultivation resources for the foreseeable future were secure.
In terms of companionship, Yu Yunyi had a close relationship with him, and Fu Chao had gone from an ordinary acquaintance to a deep partnership. Add to that Li Yunjing’s team, and he was no longer alone as he was six months ago.
These friends by his side were enough for mutual support, exchange, and verification of their learnings.
As for magic, being in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," with his position in the "Scripture Pavilion," how could Li Yunjing lack skills? What he needed instead was more time to study.
Regarding location, he was blessed. The "Shenxiao Dao Sect" territory was one of the best Dao Fields in the Southern Heaven Continent.
In terms of cultivation, Li Yunjing was well-prepared, only needing to excel in the Outer Sect competition to soar to great heights.
After meditating all night, as dawn broke, Li Yunjing was already awake. He pushed open the door and walked into the courtyard, absorbing the fresh morning Spiritual Energy and observing the gray mist outside.
Li Yunjing was incredibly calm. Today was the second day of the Outer Sect competition.
Compared to the curiosity he had yesterday, he had already achieved inner peace, making the day no different from any other.
In the courtyard, he practiced his punches and kicks several times, once again experiencing the state of resonating with Heaven and Earth.
Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged towards him. With each gesture of his hands and feet, he could draw upon the Power of Heaven and Earth, using it with ease, each punch and kick carrying immense power.
This power contained a hint of the mysteries of Heaven and Earth, far surpassing his usual display.
"Unity of Heaven and Man," such a state reached suddenly, Li Yunjing’s heart was as calm as water. His pursuit of power had diminished, focusing less on the amplification effects of power and magic, and more on inner spiritual cultivation.
"Cultivation is to cultivate the heart!"
With a "whoosh," Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi dispersed and no longer surrounded him; his meditation state of "Unity of Heaven and Man" had come to an end.
The sky brightened, and it was time to head to the Martial Arts Arena.