Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 183: Collusion with Foreign Enemies
However, that was all there was to it; he did not pay much attention or importance to it.
With his current realm and strength, even the most outstanding qi refinement stage cultivators could not pose a threat; at most, he would only pay a little more attention to them.
“Disciple Yan Kai, pays respects to Uncle Liu!”
Yan Kai did not expect that the foundation establishment cultivator responsible for the notification would be a familiar face. However, he was quick to react, stepping forward and bowing.
“No need for formalities, rise,” Liu Yu replied.
“The battle at Bing Liu Spiritual Herb Garden was so dangerous, yet you managed to return safely to Moonlit City, nephew Yan, you did well,” Liu Yu said with a hint of a smile, offering praise.
These words were sincere. Given how dangerous the situation had been, out of forty to fifty qi refinement stage disciples, only a few had managed to return to Moonlit City, and for Yan Kai to be one of them, regardless of the reason, was commendable.
Moreover, he had been at the eighth layer of qi refinement during the time at the spiritual herb garden and had now reached the ninth layer, which surely indicated some fortuitous encounters.
However, Liu Yu had no other thoughts; it was merely about some spiritual stones, elixirs, or magical artifacts, and such ordinary items no longer captured his interest.
“The situation was indeed urgent; it’s true that I was lucky to survive,” Yan Kai said.
“It’s all thanks to Uncle Liu’s great fortune,” he added, a hint of nervousness flashing in his eyes, and then he unexpectedly began to flatter.
“You,” Liu Yu shook his head slightly, chuckling quietly. He picked up his teacup and took a gentle sip before asking, “What notification does the Elder Council have?”
Moonlit City had its own order; qi refinement stage disciples were under the jurisdiction of the city lord’s mansion, where tasks were directly assigned. In contrast, the foundation establishment cultivators serving the city lord could not command the mansion and usually had tasks arranged by the Elder Council, which directly overseen both the city lord’s mansion and the Elder Council.
“Uncle Liu, the Elder Council's notification is to invite you to the city lord’s mansion for a meeting three days from now,” Yan Kai replied.
“I don’t know the specifics; I’m afraid we will only find out at that time,” he continued.
Seeing that Uncle Liu was being serious, Yan Kai naturally did not dare to continue flattering, lest he attract irritation.
He quickly shifted gears and spoke of business.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yu nodded slightly. It had been half a year since the spiritual herb garden was breached, and if nothing unexpected happened, this time tasks would indeed be assigned.
Foundation establishment cultivators enjoyed various privileges in the sect; upon reaching foundation establishment, they could choose from ordinary cultivation techniques for free, unlike loose cultivators who had to search for them themselves.
Without needing to do tasks, they would receive a hundred spiritual stones each year, plus they had access to spiritual mountains and cave dwellings rich in spiritual energy for cultivation, far superior to many families or loose cultivators.
Having enjoyed so many benefits from the sect, they naturally had to fulfill corresponding obligations, and when there were tasks assigned, they generally could not refuse.
Unlike qi refinement stage disciples, foundation establishment cultivators were assigned to the front lines, and if the war did not end, it would be difficult to return to the rear of the sect.
This was why the three major factions within the sect engaged in both open and covert struggles over personnel sent to the front lines.
“You may leave,” Liu Yu said, maintaining a calm demeanor despite the many thoughts flashing through his mind.
“Yes, Uncle Liu. I take my leave!” Yan Kai bowed once more and turned to leave the cave dwelling.