Inside the Cauldron Pavilion, all eighty-one pill furnaces roared to life.
The nearly ruined Sky Patrol Warship was like a stranded giant whale, floating silently within the flames of the largest furnace.
The hull was covered in spiderweb-like cracks. The runes that had once flowed with spiritual light had long since dimmed, and only the purple-gold plaque at the prow, engraved with the two words "Sky Patrol," still retained a faint pulse of restrictive power.
"Hall Master, all the materials have been prepared."
Danyangzi respectfully handed over a Storage Ring, which was piled full of rare materials such as Star Sand and Void Crystals.
"Good! Here are three million High-grade Spirit Stones, as payment for the materials."
Li Yunjing nodded and handed over a Storage Ring.
"Hall Master, this was already something we should have—"
Danyangzi and the other two froze, astonishment showing on their faces as they tried to persuade Li Yunjing.
"No need to say more!"
"I still have plenty of resources on hand. I can cover the Sky Patrol Warship's expenses. If they aren't enough, I won't stand on ceremony."
Li Yunjing tapped his fingertip lightly, and a stream of light like a river of stars flew out of the Storage Ring. The materials automatically sorted and arranged themselves within the pill fire.
"Then... all right!"
Lady Qingluo, Danyangzi, Mu Changqing, and the dozen or so True Persons all looked at Li Yunjing differently now, each of their gazes filled with admiration.
A person like this, with a style like this—having him serve as the future Sect Leader of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect would simply be the sect's fortune!
Asking themselves honestly, if it were them, they could never be as clear-cut between public and private matters as Li Yunjing.
"Melt the keel first."
Li Yunjing