Cultivation begins in Qingfeng Market.

"The Lin family, huh? Interesting." He muttered to himself.

"No wonder my uncle left the Taihe Yangyuan Gong to the Lin family back then."

Although that cultivation technique wasn't of a high grade, it was created solely by my martial uncle, giving it some special significance.

He gazed into the depths of the sea of ​​clouds, lost in thought, "But I wonder if my uncle still wants to take on disciples now?"

This kid, relying solely on an incomplete third-tier cultivation technique...

To be able to figure out so many variations on one's own—that level of understanding is truly rare.

In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a streak of light and returned to his villa.

The concentration of spiritual energy here is incomparable to that below; his cultivation room has even reached the level of a second-grade high-level spiritual vein.

On the other side, Lin Zhao and the clan leader returned to the market below via a specific cloud bridge path, where they met the Foundation Establishment cultivator who had guided them once again.

The clan leader explained his purpose and mentioned that Master Mingxuan had bestowed a cave dwelling upon him. A hint of undisguised surprise flashed across the Foundation Establishment cultivator's face.

He gave Lin Zhao a deep look, his attitude becoming even more polite than before.

He personally led the two to the cave. During their conversation along the way, he learned that the Foundation Establishment cultivator's surname was Zhong.

The patriarch was surprised and hurriedly inquired, but the Zhong family, renowned for its twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators,

The cultivator surnamed Zhong simply smiled and humbly said, "My family's legacy is nothing to boast about; I am ashamed." The clan leader also expressed his admiration at the opportune moment.

After passing through several corridors, we finally stopped in front of a stone gate inscribed with intricate restrictions.

Lin Zhao took out the cloud-patterned token and gave it to the cultivator surnamed Zhong. He then made a hand seal, and the stone door slid open silently.

In an instant, a spiritual energy far purer and richer than that of the outside world rushed towards them, invigorating their spirits.

The cave dwelling wasn't particularly spacious, but it exuded an extraordinary aura. The floor was paved with solid, warm white jade.

The spirit-gathering array patterns engraved on it continuously draw in spiritual energy from the outside world.

This kept the spiritual energy of the entire cave at a level of the second rank, which was comparable to the clan leader's cultivation cave in Qingxi Mountain.

After the cultivator surnamed Zhong finished explaining the precautions and left, Lin Zhao began to inquire about the background of the Zhong family, the clan leader.

Clan Chief Lin Shanhe said solemnly, "The waters of Tianyun Market are far more complex than they seem. Besides those members with extraordinary identities above the sea of ​​clouds..."

There are more than thirty Foundation Establishment cultivators in the market below, with the Zhong family at the head, having twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators in one family.

Several of them were also core members, their influence deeply entrenched, making them arguably the uncrowned kings of Tianyun Market. However…”

He paused slightly, then said, "No matter how powerful the Chung family is, they ultimately have to obey orders from above."

The entire Tianyun Market exists primarily to serve its core members.

Lin Zhao understood; this was a reminder that the most important thing was to fulfill Master Mingxuan's request.

Lin Zhao didn't delay any longer. He activated the cave's protective barrier and entered the meditation room. He sat cross-legged, took out a "Purple Qi Pill" the size of a longan, and swallowed it.

The pill instantly transformed into a warm current upon entering the mouth, seemingly composed purely of spiritual energy, requiring minimal refining.

It quickly merged into his body, propelling the spiritual energy within his dantian to grow at a clearly perceptible pace.

He calmed his mind and began a three-month period of secluded meditation.

That day, Lin Zhao had just stabilized his cultivation at the late stage of the eighth level of Qi Refining and was planning to take a short rest.

The clan chief arrived and said he would take him somewhere.

The two walked through the bustling crowds of the market and finally stopped in front of a magnificent three-story pavilion.

The pavilion is primarily constructed of rare sandalwood, with warm white jade inlaid between its eaves and brackets.

A huge plaque hangs on the wall, bearing the three large characters "Bihai Pavilion," which seem to emanate a faint spiritual light, revealing its extraordinary cultural heritage.

Upon entering the pavilion, the clan leader led Lin Zhao to the second floor on the left. As soon as they went up, Lin Zhao felt a fragrant aroma of pills waft towards him.

Looking around, rows of medicine cabinets made of transparent crystal are scattered about, displaying hundreds of pills, a dazzling array that gleams with spiritual light.

His gaze was instantly drawn to the few individual jade cabinets in the very center—

The pills on display there include Breakthrough Pills, Transformation Pills, Marrow Cleansing Pills, and so on.

These were rare and precious pills that were seldom seen in Qingxi Mountain or even ordinary markets, and Lin Zhao was captivated by them.

Seeing his expression, clan chief Lin Shanhe quickly explained in a low voice, "These rare pills are not from my Yunxia Mountain Range."

It is a powerful business association from the outside world called "Azure Sea".

The third-tier spirit boat currently hovering outside the market belongs to them.

He paused, lowering his voice even further: "Precisely because it's an outside chamber of commerce, it's not subject to the rules of the three major sects..."

These elixirs, which are normally strictly restricted from circulation, are sold here in limited quantities.

I brought you here to test your identity token.

A shrewd glint flashed in the clan leader's eyes. "Although your token is a temporary token, it is registered under the name of Master Mingxuan, so its authority is not low."

"Let's see if we can use your status to purchase some rare elixirs. Whether you use them yourself or bring them back to the clan, it would be a significant help to the family."

Lin Zhao first placed her temporary token on the counter.

After thinking for a moment, he took out the token with the unique cloud pattern on it as well.

The chamber of commerce deacon behind the counter initially glanced at it only as a matter of routine, but when his gaze fell upon the cloud-patterned token,

His pupils contracted slightly, and the casual look on his face was instantly replaced by seriousness.

He held the token in both hands, examined it carefully to confirm its authenticity, and then bowed, saying, "Please wait a moment, distinguished guests!"

After speaking, he turned and entered the inner chamber. A short while later, a young cultivator dressed in a light blue robe, with a gentle and refined demeanor, emerged with a smile.

His demeanor was composed and his spiritual pressure was restrained; he was actually a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

His gaze swept over Lin Zhao and his companion, finally settling on the cloud-patterned token. His tone was gentle: "My surname is Lan, and I am the manager of this place. May I ask what brings you two here?"

After a brief conversation, it was learned that Lin Zhao and his group not only possessed tokens but had also been received by Master Mingxuan.

A glint flashed in the eyes of the man in blue, and his smile became more genuine.

Lin Zhao seized the opportunity, bowed respectfully, and said earnestly:

"Senior Lan, I've come to inquire whether I can purchase a few more precious pills, such as the 'Barrier Breakthrough Pill'."

The Breakthrough Pill he used when breaking through to the late stage of Qi Refining was left to him by his father.

Over the years, although his father was not good with words, he gave him a lot of support in the early stages of his spiritual practice.

Without his father's help, he wouldn't have been able to progress so smoothly on his path of cultivation.

Not to mention reaching the eighth level of Qi Refining at such a young age.

Now that he was about to enter the secret realm, although he felt somewhat confident, the path of cultivation was fraught with danger and unpredictability.

He might never return, which makes it difficult for him to feel at ease.

You should always leave something for your family, at least so that their hopes won't be dashed.