A Joining Gift, Willing but Powerless
After putting away the Patriarch Incense Offering, Li Yunjing quietly left the Patriarch Hall.
As soon as Li Yunjing stepped out of the Patriarch Hall, he saw Hu Ruizhu and Hu Ruiyang guarding outside.
Upon seeing Li Yunjing, the two immediately jogged over.
"Greetings, Sect Leader."
The two first exchanged a bow.
Li Yunjing nodded slightly.
He knew why the two had come to him.
They must have come for the prince of the Annan Kingdom.
As expected, Hu Ruizhu spoke:
"Sect Leader, I have something to report to you. My elder brother wishes to see you."
Li Yunjing nodded and said, "I already knew. Tell him to go to the Luozhen Hall to see me."
Hu Ruizhu nodded, then pulled Hu Ruiyang away.
Li Yunjing's next destination happened to be Luozhen Hall.
After the new month begins, the Luozhen Hall will also be able to collect Pure Spiritual Qi.
Upon entering the Luozhen Hall, Li Yunjing silently recited the command to collect.
Sixty strands of Pure Spiritual Qi appeared in the storage space.
Adding to the original 140 strands, there are now exactly 200 strands of Pure Spiritual Qi.
Pure Spiritual Qi now has only one use in the Luozhen Sect: to create spiritual water.
A wisp of Pure Spiritual Qi can create approximately three tons of Grade One spiritual water.
Although this is only the lowest quality, Grade One spiritual water.
But for the current Luozhen Sect, it's sufficient.
These sacred waters are for drinking.
To obtain high-quality spiritual water, simply increase the amount of Pure Spiritual Qi used.
The spiritual water can be used for alchemy or to irrigate Spirit Field and medicinal gardens.
Therefore, even though Pure Spiritual Qi has a single use, the demand for it is still quite high.
Fortunately, the Luozhen Hall has been upgraded to level 5, increasing the amount of Pure Spiritual Qi produced each month to sixty units, or sixty strands.
The amount of Pure Spiritual Qi consumed in January is not much, about forty to fifty strands.
Therefore, monthly output can offset consumption.
Just as Li Yunjing was thinking about this,
A voice came from the Luozhen Hall.
"Disciple Hu An requests an audience with the Sect Leader."
Li Yunjing cleared his mind of distractions and said, "Come in."
Hu An then pushed open the door and Luozhen Hall.
Upon seeing Li Yunjing, Hu An immediately bowed and said, "Disciple Hu An greets the Sect Leader."
Li Yunjing nodded. "No need. I heard you have something to discuss with me, may I ask what it is?"
Hu An stood up and then looked at Li Yunjing.
"Reporting to the Sect Leader, I have come here to pay my respects and enter the Luozhen Hall to cultivate, as entrusted by my father, the Emperor."
Therefore, the Emperor specially prepared a ceremony for his disciple to pay homage to the sect leader, hoping that the sect leader would allow him to cultivate within the Luozhen Sect.
Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing laughed and said, "There's no need for that. The Luozhen Sect isn't some shady organization; there's no such thing as a sect-worship ceremony."
This was the first time Li Yunjing had ever heard of the need to present a gift when paying homage to a clan member.
Even the surrounding Third-Rank Sect,
Anyone who meets the standards can enter and cultivate there.
Is the ancestral worship ceremony necessary?
The apprenticeship ceremony itself is acceptable.
Hu An said, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, my father's attitude is resolute; please, Sect Leader, accept it."
After saying that, Hu An patted the Storage Bag at his waist.
A streak of light flew out of the Storage Bag and landed in Hu An's hand.
Hu An held the object in his hand high above his head.
Li Yunjing looked over.
The thing Hu An was holding was a palm-sized copper kettle.
It is inlaid with red and blue gemstones.
It had a large belly and a small mouth, and its shape was just like the snuff bottle that Li Yunjing had seen in his previous life.
"This is..."
Li Yunjing looked puzzled. This thing was a Law Artifact, but Li Yunjing didn't recognize it.
"Reporting to the sect leader, this is a water pipe, which was obtained by my ancestors."
After further investigation, it was discovered that this hookah was actually a magical Law Treasure of the immortals.
"My kingdom is but a mortal kingdom, incapable of bearing this supreme treasure. Only the sect leader is worthy of it," Hu An said.
Li Yunjing smiled; these words flattered Li Yunjing greatly.
With a casual gesture, Li Yunjing took the water pipe from him.
There are twenty-three Law Restriction inside the hookah.
It's a second-grade Law Artifact, and among second-grade Law Artifact, it's one of the top-tier ones.
Do you know what this hookah is used for?
Li Yunjing fiddled with the hookah while asking questions.
Hu An replied, "Reporting to the sect leader, my father once activated the hookah."
This hookah releases a light blue mist.
However, I have no idea what the purpose of this mist is.
Li Yunjing nodded slightly.
The hookah is, after all, a second-grade Law Artifact.
It's good enough if it can be activated at all.
"Alright, I'll keep this hookah for now. I'll figure out its purpose."
If this hookah is useful to the Luozhen Sect, I, the sect leader, will keep it and compensate you.
"Otherwise, I, the sect leader, will return this hookah to you." Li Yunjing put away the hookah and continued.
Hu An nodded, but didn't say anything else.
Li Yunjing initially thought that Hu An was only concerned about this matter.
But seeing that Hu An hadn't left yet, he asked, "Is there anything else?"
Hu An hesitated for a moment, but still said:
"Reporting to the Sect Leader, this disciple has another request, which is also a request from my father, the Emperor, and indeed the entire Annan Kingdom."
This disciple hopes that the Luozhen Sect will protect Annan Kingdom in the future, and Annan Kingdom will pay any price for this.
After saying that, Hu An knelt down on the ground and kowtowed to Li Yunjing.
With a Divine Sense, Li Yunjing lifted Hu An up.
"There's no need for that," Li Yunjing said.
Upon hearing this, Hu An stood obediently.
Li Yunjing pondered Hu An's request.
I'm afraid that Luozhen Sect would be unable to protect Annan Kingdom.
Annan Kingdom was too far from the Luozhen Sect.
The Luozhen Sect.
If it's in the surrounding area, then it's easier to handle.
Moreover, the Luozhen Sect is currently in a developmental stage.
We cannot send anyone to be stationed in the Annan Kingdom.
Therefore, Li Yunjing was also helpless in this matter.
At the same time, Li Yunjing was also curious as to why Luozhen Sect was allowed to protect Annan Kingdom.
Are there no sects or Lineage surrounding Annan Kingdom?
Li Yunjing inquired about Hu An.
Hu An told Li Yunjing.
There are cultivation sects and Lineage surrounding Annan Kingdom.
However, these sects and Lineage all look down on the Annan Kingdom.
Annan Kingdom resources and had a small population.
Compared to its neighboring major powers, Annan Kingdom was extremely poor and backward.
Therefore, Annan Kingdom was of little value.
Those sects and Lineage aren't doing charity work.
If it has no value, it naturally won't protect Annan Kingdom.
Therefore, Annan Kingdom set its sights further ahead.
Not long ago, the reigning emperor of the Annan Kingdom learned that Hu Ruizhu and Hu Ruiyang had joined the same sect for cultivation.
He immediately dispatched his most beloved son.
Firstly, they came to seek the protection of the Luozhen Sect.
Secondly, it was also to keep her son away from trouble.
Annam is now beset by internal crises.
Several major neighboring countries wanted to annex Annan Kingdom.
Meanwhile, traces of Demon Beast have been found within the Annan Kingdom.
It created a climate of fear and unease.
Li Yunjing sighed after hearing these words.
"Even the Luozhen Sect couldn't protect Annan Kingdom."
Upon hearing this, the light in Hu An's eyes immediately dimmed.
Indeed, Annan Kingdom a tiny place; it doesn't deserve that title.
Li Yunjing didn't think so, and he continued:
"The only way for the Annan Kingdom to overcome this crisis is through your own efforts."
Hu An suddenly looked up at Li Yunjing.
"What does the sect leader mean by those words?"
Li Yunjing laughed and said, "Annan Kingdom is too far from the Luozhen Sect, Luozhen Sect is willing but unable to help."
Furthermore, even if the Luozhen Sect had this capability, could it protect Annan Kingdom for a time, or even forever?
Annan Kingdom wants to become strong, it can only rely on the people of the Annan Kingdom.
Especially you, as a prince of the Annan Kingdom, should understand this even more.
Now that you've joined the Luozhen Sect for cultivation, this is your opportunity.
As long as you diligently cultivate, once your cultivation level is strong enough, you can return to the Annan Kingdom and all your problems will naturally be solved.
Moreover, you are not alone; you have Hu Ruizhu, Hu Ruiyang, and other people from the Annan Kingdom to help you.