A Way to Survive, a Request for Cooperation

After the three Golden Core cultivators left, Fang Tong immediately said:

"Hmph, a bunch of sycophants, lecturing the Red Saber Sect? If they had that kind of thought, they would have acted long ago. Why are they so quiet all this time!"

"Senior Fang, there's no need to be angry. That's just how the world is," Li Yunjing said.

Fang Tong nodded; having lived this long, he naturally knew.

When something like this happens to you, it's hard for anyone to remain calm.

The group continued their journey towards Flying Dragon Stronghold.

Not long after, the group returned to Flying Dragon Stronghold.

However, compared to when they left, Flying Dragon Stronghold now has many more people.

These people were guarding the entrance to Flying Dragon Stronghold, seemingly waiting for Li Yunjing and his group to return.

When they saw Li Yunjing and the others return, they immediately stood up and went over to them.

Each of them wore a fawning smile.

Seeing this, Li Yunjing frowned. "Stop! If you dare to step forward again, True Person will not forgive you!"

This shout immediately silenced the group of people.

Li Yunjing turned to look at Fang Tong:

Do you know who they are?

Fang Tong frowned. "Most of them are Rogue Cultivator, and a few are sect leaders."

Li Yunjing looked at the group of people again.

"What brings you here to block the door?"

Among the group, a male cultivator with a gourd hanging from his waist and wearing a tattered Daoist robe stepped forward.

"True Person, we have come with no ill intentions, we only True Person to grant us a way to live!"

Li Yunjing frowned. "What do you mean? True Person have no relation to you, why would I kill you?"

"No, True Person, you misunderstand. We wish to request True Person permission to cooperate with the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion," the male cultivator said.

Li Yunjing was taken aback.

Collaborating with the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion?

Has the reputation of the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion even spread to Black Mountain?

"Have you heard of the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion?" Li Yunjing asked curiously.

The male cultivator replied, "I am originally from Black Mountain, and I have been traveling around for some time."

I happened to visit Xunxian Town and made a few friends there.

My friends just happened to have reached a cooperation agreement with the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion.

They went from being destitute to having some wealth overnight, and were beaming with joy.

When I returned to Black Mountain, I saw that many fellow Daoists Black Mountain were still struggling to make ends meet, and I thought of the plight of those few friends.

I happened to hear that the True Person had come to Black Mountain, so I brought my men here to seek an True Person with him.

We only hope that the True Person will have great mercy and save us.

After speaking, the male cultivator bowed respectfully.

The other cultivators behind him also begged Li Yunjing to spare their lives.

Li Yunjing looked at these people.

These people fit the image of poor monks.

The robes he wore had been washed again and again, to the point that they had lost their protective function, yet he still wore them.

Everyone looked exhausted, as if they hadn't had a proper rest in years.

As for jewelry, there wasn't a single piece.

When Li Yunjing was still Qi Refining cultivator...

I had quite a few dealings with these kinds of cultivators in Xunxian Town.

He knew all too well that these monks indeed led very difficult lives.

But... what does this have to do with Li Yunjing?

Why should Li Yunjing help these cultivators when they are not related by blood or marriage?

He's not a saint.

Furthermore, the inherent flaws of such cultivators are also quite obvious.

The saying "A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment" is not just a casual remark.

Li Yunjing couldn't possibly help them just because of the male cultivator's words.

"True Person Li, these cultivators are indeed at the bottom of the hierarchy in Black Mountain," Fang Tong transmitted to Li Yunjing at this moment.

I used to help them occasionally.

However, it's ultimately just a drop in the ocean.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly.

Even with Fang Tong's words, Li Yunjing remained unmoved.

Looking at the man before him, Li Yunjing said:

"The decision to cooperate with the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion is not something I can make True Person by asking."

All partners of the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion must possess a unique skill.

This is the most basic requirement.

In addition to these, Luozhen Treasure Pavilion will also have other screening criteria.

If any one of these conditions is not met, then cooperation with the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion is impossible.

True Person 'd like to ask you all, do you possess any unique skill?

If you don't know how, this True Person will not agree to it.

"I True Person not a charitable organization."

The man looked up at Li Yunjing, his gaze a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.

"True Person Li, I wonder... is making ritual robes considered a unique skill?"

"Oh? You can make robes?" Li Yunjing asked in surprise.

The man immediately pulled a mature woman out of the crowd.

The mature woman simply tied her hair up, revealing her slender fingers.

His face showed extreme tension at that moment.

"True Person Li, I can't, but she can," the man said.

"She is the successor of the Seven Embroideries Pavilion and has a great talent for making ceremonial robes."

Unfortunately, there weren't enough resources available to her, which prevented her from fully utilizing her talents.

Fang Tong then offered an explanation.

"True Person, the Seven Embroideries Pavilion was once a renowned sect that resounded Black Mountain."

The robes they made sold well throughout Flying Immortal Prefecture.

However, the Seven Embroideries Pavilion suffered the same fate as the Luozhen Sect, encountering a sudden change.

The Luozhen Sect survived, but the Seven Embroideries Pavilion failed and was completely destroyed.

It is estimated that only a handful of his descendants remain alive today.

Li Yunjing nodded and looked at the man.

"Making ceremonial robes is naturally a unique skill."

But it was she, not you, who made the robes.

Why should Luozhen Treasure Pavilion cooperate with you all instead of her?

Upon hearing this, the man smiled.

"Returning to the True Person, the process of making a robe is very complicated."

From material selection to processing and final production

There are many steps involved.

We can't help with the final production.

However, we can contribute to the preceding steps.

Luozhen Treasure Pavilion can naturally cooperate with Fellow Daoist Meng alone.

Even from the selection of materials, Luozhen Treasure Pavilion still needs to send people to do the work.

"We are readily available; True Person's no need to arrange for additional personnel."

Li Yunjing smiled.

That guy has guts.

After thinking it over, Li Yunjing decided to agree.

The reason is not that Li Yunjing has an excessive amount of saintly compassion.

Rather, it's about the interests involved.

The profit margin for ceremonial robes is very high.

Low-tier robes can be considered consumables.

After all, cultivators need to hunt Demon Beast or fight with other people.

The robes are often damaged in the process.

High-grade magic robes, on the other hand, are a luxury item.

It uses high-quality materials and also comes with various special effects.

It is said that clothes make the man and gold makes the Buddha.

A high-quality robe can satisfy the vanity of many people.

If Li Yunjing were to further transform the robes sold by the Luozhen Treasure Pavilion into a plaque...

From then on, I could really just lie around counting money.

"You're quite good at recommending yourself," Li Yunjing said.

"Very well, I True Person give you a chance."

This True Person will send someone to Black Mountain to investigate. If you pass the test, Luozhen Treasure Pavilion will cooperate with you.

It won't take too long, probably only about five days.

Prepare well and don't miss this opportunity.

Upon hearing this, the man's face flushed with excitement.

This is even more true for others.

If it weren't for the consideration of being impolite and afraid of offending Li Yunjing...

These people have already shouted it out.

After bowing to Li Yunjing, the people left one by one.

Although they were Rogue Cultivator, this group performed quite well.

"True Person Li, if they pass the assessment, are you really going to hire this group of people?" Fang Tong asked, puzzled.

Li Yunjing nodded. "Of course, the words have already been spoken. What, are you worried?"

"I have some concerns, mainly about Rogue Cultivator... we can't trust them too much."