He became the True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws starting from Liaozhai.

Among the five elements of magic—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—Xu Yi ultimately chose a fire-attribute spell: Burning Fire.

It's a pure output spell. Refining fire-attribute spiritual objects can enhance the intensity of the flame. Its essence is to condense a ball of flame in one's dantian, nurture and refine it using special methods, and finally reach an extremely high temperature, a temperature that even the so-called Blood Refining Realm cannot withstand. However, although the technique describes it this way, Xu Yi doesn't know what the final state will be.

He spent ninety contribution points, which is considered a mid-level skill among Foundation Establishment spells, not even the top-tier one. The top-tier flame is the level above Burning Fire, and this technique was compiled by a Golden Core stage fire cultivator from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

This contains a trace of the true meaning of the Law of Fire, something Xu Yi learned after reading a general overview of it.

Following the instructions Liu Cheng had given him, Xu Yi successfully retrieved the rubbing of the burning fire.

Soon, Xu Yi discovered in his sea of ​​consciousness that the word "Burning Fire" had also appeared in the spell section of the system, and he could now click the plus sign to add points to it.

However, Xu Yi currently has no more lifespan calculation points to add, so he is unable to perform any calculations.

After leaving the Scripture Pavilion, he handed the token to Liu Cheng, who was standing at the entrance. Taking the token, Liu Cheng smiled at Xu Yi and nodded, saying, "It's actually Fire Incineration. You've probably seen its description, young Xu. Although it's not a top-tier spell for Foundation Establishment cultivators, if you can comprehend the true meaning of that flame, then it will be a first-rate spell for Foundation Establishment cultivators!"

Liu Cheng was naturally very knowledgeable about the magic in the Scripture Pavilion. He earned a lot of contribution points every year, which was a privilege of the manager. However, becoming a manager was not easy, and no one knew how much effort Liu Cheng had put in.

After completing these tasks, Xu Yi still had some contribution points remaining, and Liu Cheng suggested that Xu Yi purchase some other items.

For example, Xu Yi also had this idea about cultivation pills. Pills for Foundation Establishment stage cultivation are not expensive. You can exchange five contribution points for a bottle, and there are twelve pills in a bottle.

Named the Five Elements Pill, it is a pill made by gathering spiritual objects of the five elements. The set of spiritual objects of the five elements in Xu Yi's hand can also be made into pills, but it is more useful for cultivators to absorb a complete set of spiritual objects of the five elements.

Liu Cheng offered Xu Yi some advice on these points.

Xu Yi took all the advice to heart. These were suggestions from his seniors, and Xu Yi was determined to listen to them. This was his favorite part of the trip. He enjoyed listening to successful people recount their journeys, so that he could learn from their experiences and achieve success himself.

This was his accumulated experience. Liu Cheng liked Xu Yi very much. Although their cultivation levels were close, Xu Yi's attitude still pleased him. He was like a junior, humbly accepting teachings.

Although Liu Cheng was already very strong, he was still unsure about advancing to the Golden Core stage. After advancing to the Golden Core stage, it was no longer a matter of cultivating and absorbing the five elements of spiritual energy; it was a matter of touching upon the laws of nature. Liu Cheng dared not be careless at all.

He's still too young for the age required to advance to the Golden Core stage. He could definitely hone his skills for a few more years.

Since advancing to the Foundation Establishment Perfection stage, he has been refining his Golden Core, preparing materials, spiritual objects useful for comprehending the laws, or useful natural treasures. He has been collecting these materials for years, and for the sake of his path to enlightenment, he has not even started a family.

This is his choice.

However, after so many years of hard work and seeing more things, Liu Cheng truly realized that advancing to the Golden Core stage is very difficult and not easy at all. It is not a simple process, nor is it as easy as advancing from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment.

Thinking of this, he sighed. He used to be so full of vigor. He used to want to go and experience the glory of the Golden Core stage after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage. But life is always contrary to expectations.

It's impossible for everything to go smoothly, and it's impossible for everything to go as planned.

No one's life is that smooth sailing.

Liu Cheng has been honing his Foundation Establishment to Perfection for ten years, and he has long lost the arrogance he had when he first advanced to Perfection. He is no longer the same person he was back then.

Xu Yi is still very young, and Liu Cheng cannot stand by and watch his junior follow the same path as himself. He has already made mistakes, been arrogant, and become conceited, which is wrong.

While taking a walk with Xu Yi, Liu Cheng shared his thoughts and experiences with him, hoping that Xu Yi could avoid arrogance and impatience, and not become complacent or slack off in his cultivation just because he was making rapid progress.

Xu Yi's performance was very much to his liking, especially after chatting with Xu Yi for a few more minutes, Liu Cheng grew to like this junior even more.

The two didn't talk much, but what should have been a short walk took them a long time this time.

Finally, upon arriving at the backyard, Xu Yi asked his question: "Manager Liu, besides escorting goods, does Wanbao Pavilion offer any other similar tasks?"

Judging from Liu Cheng's tone, it seems there's no escorting business for now. The last shipment just left, and Wanbaoge in Lion City doesn't have any suitable monsters to pull the carts. Xu Yi can only gather his team and resume escorting goods after they return from their mission.

Liu Cheng seemed to know that this question was necessary, and he smiled and said, "Escorting is just one of the services offered by Wanbaoge. Actually, we have other services, but they all involve some risks. It just depends on whether you are willing to go."

"I'd like to hear the details!" Xu Yi said, clasping his hands in a fist salute. His tone was very polite. The risk was high, and that was exactly what he wanted. Xu Yi really didn't believe that a Golden Core cultivator would come back to kidnap them, or that a Golden Core cultivator would attack them, these juniors.

Wanbaoge probably wouldn't accept any missions that were too risky for their bodyguards, otherwise the bodyguard profession would be too difficult.

"The guard."

"Oh? Please explain in detail, Manager Liu!"

"Hehe, it's just escorting people to designated places, or hunting monsters and such. Wanbaoge also has similar services. Do you want to give it a try?" Liu Cheng asked tentatively, because he hadn't expected Xu Yi to return so early and complete this escort mission, which meant that the next escort mission hadn't been arranged yet.

After a gap of nearly a month, Xu Yi was already a member of Wanbaoge. During this month, Xu Yi could choose to remain silent, cultivate, and consolidate his cultivation, or take a vacation, or do whatever he wanted. However, Wanbaoge could not allow its subordinates to go hungry.

This is Liu Cheng's consistent approach. He does not agree with the situation where his subordinates have no food, but rather that there is too much food, and everyone has to eat a lot, to the point that there is too much food and not enough people.

But Liu Cheng didn't want a situation where there were too many people and not enough food; he wouldn't allow that to happen.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yi realized that these tasks were perfect for him to gain experience. He wanted to learn how to deduce lifespan from these tasks, and this situation couldn't be more suitable.

"Of course! I also want to hone my combat skills through battle." Xu Yi appropriately explained his reasons for accepting this task: honing his combat skills. Considering that his cultivation had just advanced and had not yet been consolidated, it was particularly appropriate to say that he wanted to hone his combat skills. Sooner or later, he would also experience a life-or-death duel, and only then would these combat skills come in handy.

"Alright, that's good. There is a mission to escort the city lord's daughter to Tianjian Mountain. What do you think?" Liu Cheng brought up this matter appropriately. Tianjian Mountain is also a power in the Southern Region. In this Lion City, there is only one Undying Realm cultivator, and there are no Golden Core Realm cultivators. However, Lion City cannot lose the protection of this Undying Realm cultivator.

Therefore, the Lord of Lion City chose to trust Wanbaoge, as only their guards could put his mind at ease.

Almost every city has a branch of Wanbaoge, except for the larger cities.

"There will definitely be dangers along the way. The city lord's daughter is only at the Qi Refining stage, but she is an inner disciple of Tianjian Mountain. Although she has no master yet, she is still very important. You should know that only those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage are qualified to become inner disciples of Tianjian Mountain."

"The city lord's daughter is only at the Qi Refining stage, which is due to her talent. However, only the Sword Master of Tianjian Mountain has a protector. Although he is an inner disciple, he still does not have a protector. His status and position are not high enough."

"We have a guide stone for Tianjian Mountain here. You can take this guide stone with you, or you can ask the city lord's daughter directly. She knows the way."

"Usually, Qingniao is the one who escorts her, but this time, Qingniao has been assigned to escort goods and the schedule doesn't match up. Also, the city lord's daughter left in a hurry this time, so you will have to do it. I have great faith in your abilities."

"I see. So, Manager Liu, when are we setting off?" Xu Yi didn't care about these things. This was the second time he had heard the name Qingniao. The first time was for this escort mission. Manager Liu said that this escort mission was actually very important, and Xu Yi had been selected as one of the candidates after passing a test.

"Hehe, today is fine, tomorrow is fine too. The journey is long, so prepare some pills. These are all provided by the City Lord's Mansion. You can choose any five bottles of Foundation Establishment pills from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. This is an extra reward from the City Lord for you."

"Oh? There's such a perk!" Xu Yi smiled upon hearing this. This city lord was truly wealthy and powerful; he had to make sure this deal was handled flawlessly.

"Then I'll choose the Five Elements Pill!" Xu Yi had actually looked at many pills, but none of them were as practical as the Five Elements Pill. Moreover, the Five Elements Pill was a necessary pill to have on hand for cultivation.

The price was reasonable, and Xu Yi didn't want to take this opportunity to rob someone; he felt it wouldn't be very ethical.

Choose one that is reasonably priced and also matches his style of doing things.

"Sure, of course. I'll calculate the price for you, Lord City Lord, based on the internal pricing. After all, it's something for you, so you won't lose out."

Liu Cheng didn't care about these petty gains anymore. It was just five bottles of pills; he wouldn't make money off the city lord, since Wanbaoge also needed the city lord's protection.

Of course, within Lion City, although Wanbaoge is a large force, it is too scattered and still needs the protection of local forces. However, Wanbaoge's main city is indeed very large and has many powerful figures.

Soon, Liu Cheng had a servant bring out five bottles of pills and handed them to Xu Yi as extra reward for this mission.

As for the remaining reward, it will be given to Xu Yi after he escorts the person to safety. This will only be effective after the city lord's daughter personally affixes her seal.

This token is something the city lord's daughter will give to Xu Yi after she arrives at Tianjian Mountain.

"Then, let's not delay, Manager Liu, let's set off today!" Speed ​​is of the essence in war. Xu Yi didn't have much to do, and he didn't need to meditate. The two of them would head to Tianjian Mountain. In fact, according to Xu Yi's escape technique, it would only take two months to reach it. However, there was still the Qi Refining stage. If Xu Yi were to carry him while flying, it would require a lot of extra mana. His escape technique was already unique, and Xu Yi had never experienced what it would be like to protect a Qi Refining stage cultivator.

Xu Yi could use his magic to protect this person while flying. At the normal speed of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it should take four or five months to reach her. However, Wanbaoge gave a time of six months. During these six months, Xu Yi would need to ensure her safety. Tianjian Mountain was already a long way away, so this was essentially hiring Xu Yi as her protector.

The city lord's mansion offers many conditions, but it is too difficult to train dedicated protectors. Although there are many guest advisors in the city lord's mansion, most of them cannot be trusted. Compared to people's hearts, this city lord trusts interests and the benefits that interests can bring to people more.

"Alright, I'll send someone to inform the City Lord's Mansion right away. Oh, by the way, what type of magical artifact do you need? After all, the City Lord's daughter is only at the Qi Refining stage, and you'll need to expend magical power to protect her."

"However, do not take the flying boat or use the teleportation array. The city lord specifically instructed that you should go for training, which is also the young lady's wish."

Liu Cheng once instructed Xu Yi that it was possible to travel back and forth via the teleportation array, but it was very costly and required a certain number of people. The journey would also be quite tedious. It must be said that the teleportation array could indeed reach the destination very quickly, but it was far too expensive.

A solo teleport is incredibly expensive, and it's not even to a designated location. With that money, you might as well hire a protector; that would be safer.

"As for magical artifacts, Manager Liu, could you recommend one for me?" This was truly a blind spot for Xu Yi. He had never carried anyone on a fast flight before, and he didn't know if he could use escape techniques with this person, which would make them even faster.

But these were all just Xu Yi's thoughts. What he didn't know was what this city lord's daughter would bring him...