They flew for several days straight.
Lu Li finally made it back to the Azure Pool Sect.
Fortunately, Ye Chenfeng's 'protagonist' karma didn't cause any more trouble along the way.
To ensure Lu Li can return safely.
but...
"I just felt like the way that guy was looking at me the whole way here was a little strange."
"I always get a chill down my spine..."
At the entrance to the Azure Pool Sect.
Lu Li felt a chill run down his spine as he watched Ye Chenfeng goodbye.
He shook his head.
Stopping his wild thoughts, he took his apprentice to have the register engraved.
"Master! This is the legendary Immortal Sect!"
"Wow, it's huge! It's so beautiful!"
"So beautiful!"
Lu Changye and Lu Changming had never seen such a scene of cultivation before.
The streaks of light in the sky, the spirit beasts in the mountains, and the white-robed cultivators coming and going all piqued their curiosity.
But only Lu Li knew that the Azure Pool Sect was not as peaceful as it appeared on the surface.
It was only on this trip that he learned the origin of the name "Demon Sect".
"So... any Rogue Cultivator passing through the three prefectures is a target for the Azure Pool Sect."
"Regardless of cultivation level, once their whereabouts are exposed, the sect will immediately issue an assassination mission."
"All spoils from kills belong to the disciple, plus a considerable contribution fee."
"Over time, the name of the Demonic Sect spread throughout the surrounding cultivation world..."
"However... isn't the Azure Pool Sect's territoriality a bit too strong?"
Lu Li silent for a moment.
He didn't have much interaction with Ye Chenfeng along the way.
However, with the Spirit Soil on his mind, he still asked a few questions as well.
For example, what is the background of that Rogue Cultivator who possesses Spirit Soil? Does he have a powerful Lineage background?
Ye Chenfeng revealed everything he knew.
He also recounted his discoveries during his missions over the years, as well as the news and rumors he had heard from visiting cultivators and others...
Only then did I realize how domineering Azure Pool was.
"Fine, whether it's the Demonic Sect or not, at least it's still somewhat disciplined."
Even if it were truly a demonic sect, they wouldn't target their core disciples without thinking.
"Currently, things are relatively peaceful for my sect..."
"Upon returning from this trip, I await the news to be sent back to the Spirit Soil, where I can practice my spells extensively, improve my skills, and also thoroughly learn the other arts and crafts."
"It will only take a few years for the Foundation Establishment naturally."
"If the inner sect is still relatively safe at that time, we should take this opportunity to further improve our Foundation Establishment. The benefits to the country will be immense."
"By then, they might even have the means to coerce those at the Golden Core stage."
"If things don't go well, I still have a Spirit Vein and a spirit mine..."
Thinking of his Spirit Vein, Lu Li's mind became much more active.
Once that Spirit Vein matures, it will bring immense benefits whether he uses it himself or sends it back to the country.
If it's not safe to stay in the inner gate for long, then we can simply leave.
Once he reaches the Foundation Establishment, he will surely possess the means to coerce Golden Core cultivators with the cooperation of the nation.
Even if the strategic plan to establish a sect cannot be realized with the help of this Spirit Vein.
He could certainly cultivate freely with his two disciples!
With such wealth and resources, how could there be no Dao Path out?
Having set a general direction and goals for the future, Lu Li was full of confidence.
This trip out of the sect was extremely fruitful.
We have gained a lot more of various resources, as well as Spirit Vein, spiritual mines, and Spirit Soil.
Furthermore, it contains actual combat data comparing combat strength with that of Foundation Establishment cultivators.
These valuable records have been of great help to the country's research.
It also incidentally quelled the Bai Sheng calamity...
"I just don't know what this so-called 'Hastening the Seedlings to Immortal Ascension' thing is, as mentioned in the letter left by the other party."
"Perhaps it was only after entering the inner sect that one realized..."
Shaking his head, Lu Li took his two apprentices to the General Affairs Hall to register their identities.
The two of them lacked the necessary qualifications and cultivation, and should therefore be assigned to menial tasks and arduous labor.
However, since Lu Li was already an outer disciple of his master, he only needed to transfer the names of the two people to his own name.
In other words, he had two servants working for him.
Zongzhong did not cover any expenses; he bore them himself.
Only when he reaches the Qi Refining Fourth Layer can he shed his servant status...
By the time all this was finished, it was already evening.
Lu Li returned to his cave abode with his two beloved disciples.
"Whoosh!"
The sleeves of his robe fluttered.
The stone door opened.
The two boys were slightly excited.
Sensing the slightly dense Spiritual Power within the cave abode, a look of surprise appeared on his handsome face.
"Master, will we be living here from now on?"
"Yes, this is Master's cave abode. You two will live and cultivate together as Master."
"Strive to break through to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer as soon as possible and be assigned my own cave abode."
"Yes!"
Upon hearing Lu Li's instructions, the two respectfully clasped their hands in greeting.
"Alright, go ahead and find a place to cultivate."
"I have something to take care of."
After giving the order, Lu Li to the depths of the cave abode and carved out a side room.
A slight surge of Spiritual Power emanated from him, the light obscuring his form.
On the surface, he appeared to be cultivating, but in reality, a fish-shaped jade pendant was floating in front of him.
"Buzz~!"
The Spiritual Power was slightly immense, a soft humming sound slowly resounded, and specks of light emanated from within the jade pendant...
Great Xia, on the outskirts of Beijing, within the Bureau 749 base.
As busy as ever, as bustling as ever.
Inside the Supreme Conference room.
The heads and key personnel of each group gathered together.
I am currently reporting on the recent progress of the experiment.
" Director Li, our Cultivation Method Literature Deduction Workshop is currently working hard to overcome the new technique sent back by Comrade Lu Li."
"The two spells are being simulated and optimized simultaneously, and it is expected that Black Radiance Technique 2.0 and Wind and Thunder Technique 2.0 will be optimized within half a month."
"Reporting to Director Li, the Artifact Refining Industrial Production Workshop is currently modifying the Spirit Detector 1.0 '."
"We're trying to expand the detection range and add modules for searching for monks and other spiritual responses..."
" The Pill Biology Workshop is currently analyzing the Pill Formula for Yellow Sprout Pill... We're aiming to completely decipher the basic components of the elixir by the end of this month!"
" Talisman Drafting and Engraving Workshop... Formation Drawing and Layout Workshop..."
Each of the workshop supervisors took turns reporting on their research progress.
Some workshops have achieved remarkable results, while others are still at the basic level.
When Yuan Yi, who was in charge of the Spiritual Power Crop Cultivation Workshop, stood up...
His expression turned slightly serious.
"Comrades, Director Li... I regret to inform you..."
"Our preliminary tests, conducted on over 10,000 soil samples collected from various regions worldwide... showed no effectiveness."
"Research on Spiritual Power crops has been temporarily suspended, but..."
He seemed to hesitate for a moment before continuing.
"However, we are trying to graft embryos onto Blue Star crops."
"If the grafting is successful... it might lead to the cultivation of a completely new crop, but I can't guarantee its specific effects."
"But... it will definitely be several times superior to all edible crops currently available on Blue Star!"
"Um..."
Upon hearing Yuan Yi's words, Li Yuanchao nodded, signaling the next person to speak.
The person in charge who spoke last was Wang Zhiwen, who was in charge of the Soul and Consciousness Information Workshop.
Wang Zhiwen looked extremely excited.
He adjusted his glasses and began to speak loudly.
"Comrades, Director Li, with the assistance of Comrade Xu Mu and the study of numerous physical samples..."
"Our Soul and Consciousness Information Workshop successfully conducted an interaction experiment between a mouse's soul and a mouse robot yesterday!"
"Experimental results... The soul of the white rat successfully survived inside the bionic white rat robot for three minutes and seventeen seconds!"