Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 531: Ethereal and Bizarre! (An additional update for 900 monthly tickets this month!)
Although they were already golden core masters, the two of them were dressed very simply, both wearing brown-yellow monk robes and straw sandals.
At this moment, they stood in mid-air with their hands clasped together, their faces benevolent, truly resembling enlightened monks.
"Enlightened monk?"
Liu Yu chuckled inwardly.
No matter what kind of exterior they wore, the essence of any cultivator remained unchanged.
In a situation of limited resources, powerful sects monopolized most of the resources, compressing the living space of ordinary cultivators, essentially extinguishing their chances of advancing further.
And these golden core cultivators from major sects were equivalent to "partners" or "shareholders," directly or indirectly oppressing ordinary immortal cultivators.
This point remained unchanged whether in the Taoist sects, Buddhist sects, or even those who walked the unorthodox path.
Some forces merely wore a layer of compassionate facade to appear less brutal.
"This humble monk and my junior sister have come at the command of the alliance to support the defense of the Everlasting Prosperity Market."
Outside the formation, the two stood in mid-air, with Ku Yun bowing slightly and clasping his hands together.
As he spoke, he took out a task document and floated it before the formation.
From the looks of it, it seemed there was no deception.
"Oh? So it is a friend from Rushi Temple."
"Long time no see."
"It is my duty, and if I have offended you in any way, I hope you will forgive me."
Hearing their names and origins, Liu Yu's expression relaxed, finally shedding the coldness from earlier.
Although he felt a bit resentful, they would eventually have to support each other in the future, and it was better not to make the relationship too stiff.
He would not act in a way that would put himself in danger for a momentary pleasure.
With a glance from Liu Yu, a foundation establishment disciple manipulated the formation to open a gap just wide enough for the task document to come in.
The task document was made from a special material and bore the seal of a magical treasure from the Seven Nations Alliance, making it extremely difficult to forge.
First, Liu Yu inspected the document’s material, then compared it to the seal of the Seven Nations Alliance, confirming there were no issues before letting the two in.
"Esteemed friends, I apologize for any earlier offenses, and I hope you do not hold it against me!"
Opening the formation, Liu Yu personally welcomed them, clasping his hands politely from a distance.
"No harm done, no harm done."
"We understand that Friend Qingyang is doing his duty."
The two descended, with Ku Yun returning the gesture and smiling in response.
"You two have traveled a long way, and I have already instructed people to prepare a banquet to welcome you."
"Please!"
After some polite exchanges, Liu Yu gestured for the two to enter the market.
While stationed outside, they could communicate through sound transmission talismans or messaging talismans, but there were many inconveniences; it was better to see and hear things in person.
He was still somewhat puzzled and wanted to ask the two a few questions.
Cultivators moved with remarkable speed, and in just a moment, a simple banquet was prepared.
Knowing that Ku Yun and Hui Xin were "monastics," this banquet did not feature any meat dishes.
"The situation is becoming increasingly severe, and it truly eases Liu's heart to have friends from Rushi Temple come to reinforce us."
"Allow me to toast you with tea instead of wine!"
In the conference hall, Liu Yu raised his teacup and smiled at the two.
"That's what we wish for; we wouldn't dare to decline."
The two lifted their teacups, raising them in return, showing great courtesy.
After saying this, they drank it all in one go.
With the cup down, the atmosphere among the three became much more harmonious, seemingly no longer as distant as before.
Although Rushi Temple's strength was much greater than that of the Yuan Yang Sect, after all, a strong dragon does not suppress a local snake; this place was the Yuan Yang Sect’s territory, and the two still had to show some respect.