Sky Vein Sword Mountain.
When it came to showing up for a friend, Sword Cultivators had always done an excellent job. Delicacies, Spirit Fruits, and fine wine from all across the Cultivation World were brought forth in an endless stream.
Quite a few had clearly been freshly picked from the fields, brimming with spiritual energy and the distinctive aura of the Eastern Domain...
Li Ye's heart stirred.
He looked around and spotted his Second Senior Brother, who had yet to appear, raising a cup to him from a corner. His face bore a gratified smile.
"You did very well."
"Once you return, the sect and Master will have rewards for you as well."
"Next comes True Person Li's banquet. Just enjoy yourself!"
After sending the message, Second Senior Brother drained the wine in his cup in one gulp. He gave Li Ye's Daoist Robe, woven from rice grains, an envious glance, then silently departed.
Watching his Senior Brother's departing figure, Li Ye could not keep the corners of his mouth from lifting. This time, he had successfully formed his Golden Core without any help from his sect—and it was such a special Golden Core at that.
In truth, the people he most wanted to show it off to were his Master and Senior Brothers and Sisters!
Especially Senior Brother Su and the others. They probably had not yet formed their Golden Cores, while he already had. He really wanted to see their dumbfounded expressions.
"What are you smiling about, Brother Li?" Wei Qingye asked curiously from beside him. "Did you think of something else good? With so many fellow Daoists here, why not tell us and let everyone share in the joy?"
The banquet held only the two of them as Golden Core cultivators, with no senior Sword Cultivators seated