Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill Chapter 1243 - 541: Careless Negligence

Li Yunjing transformed into a stream of light and quietly landed on the outskirts of the City of Glory.

He concealed his aura, changed into the gray robe of an ordinary cultivator, put on a wide-brimmed bamboo hat, and blended into the bustling crowd.

As for inspections?

The functions of the City of Glory’s border stronghold disappeared long ago after the fall of the Transverse Mountain Range.

With the passage of time, the City of Glory has become only symbolic.

The city’s defenses have also become increasingly lax.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect army stationed in the city has been completely withdrawn, and nowadays many Qi Refining Realm cultivators have appeared among the defenders.

Moreover, these Qi Refining Realm cultivators are not all from the Shenxiao Dao Sect, as the city has also recruited cultivators from other sects, clans, and loose cultivators.

Li Yunjing noticed that there were no Black Tortoise Army guards at the gate anymore.

Once inside the city, the streets were bustling with noise and excitement, hawking and shouting voices rose one after another, various shops lined the streets, cultivators hurried by, and faint fluctuations of spiritual energy permeated the air.

After passing through several alleyways, Li Yunjing stopped in front of a bustling street.

The courtyard’s doors were tightly closed, and there was no business at the entrance.

Apparently, Smoke Rain Tower does not operate during the daytime.

He raised his hand and knocked gently on the door; after three knocks, faint footsteps came from within.

"Who?"

A wary female voice came from inside.

"A friend of Miss Liu, here to see her!"

Li Yunjing said in a low voice.

The door creaked open, revealing a young girl dressed as a maid.

"Young Master Li!"

The girl was momentarily stunned upon seeing Li Yunjing, then her eyes sparkled with surprise: "You’ve finally come; Miss Liu has been worried sick these days."

"Thank you, miss."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly and followed the girl into the courtyard.

A few magnolia trees grew in the courtyard; although it wasn’t the flowering season, their branches and leaves were lush, exuding a sense of tranquility.

Passing through the corridor, they reached the main hall’s door, where the girl softly said, "Please wait, young master, I will go and inform Miss Liu."

A moment later, hurried footsteps could be heard from inside, and the curtain was lifted, revealing Liu Ruyan in a long green dress at the door.

Her face remained as beautiful as ever, but there was a hint of weariness between her brows. The moment she saw Li Yunjing, her eyes reddened instantly.

"You still remember to come?"

Liu Ruyan choked back her tears, her voice trembling slightly.

"Sigh..."

Li Yunjing stepped forward and gently embraced her, "Ruyan, I kept you waiting."

"I thought... I thought you had forgotten me."

Liu Ruyan leaned on his shoulder, her tears soaking his coat: "These days, I’ve been hoping every day for you to come."

Clearly, the news of Li Yunjing’s upcoming wedding had already reached the City of Glory, and Liu Ruyan had heard about it.

"How could I forget?"

Li Yunjing gently caressed her long hair, "You have always been in my heart. This time, I’ve come to take you back with me."

"Take me back?"

Liu Ruyan looked up, her eyes full of doubt: "But you..."

"I know what you’re worried about."

Li Yunjing interrupted her, "My wedding with Yunyi and Ruoxi is indeed soon, but you are also important to me. I won’t let you suffer grievance. Once the wedding is over, I will give you a proper status and marry you with great honor."

"I don’t care about status, as long as I can be by your side."

Liu Ruyan bit her lip, tears falling again: "All these years, I’ve been alone here, watching others in pairs, in my heart..."

"It won’t happen again in the future."

Li Yunjing lifted her pretty face, speaking earnestly, "I am already the Vice Sect Leader of the Shenxiao Dao Sect and am capable of protecting you. This time, I also brought you some things."

With that, he took out a storage ring and handed it to Liu Ruyan: "Inside are resources I’ve prepared for you to aid in your realm breakthrough. Ruyan, you have great talent; you shouldn’t be buried."

"Yunjing, thank you."

Liu Ruyan took the storage ring and, after a sweep with her divine sense, found it full of treasures, and her heart was filled with gratitude: "These years, I haven’t wasted my cultivation; I’ve already reached the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, but..."

"My talent seems a bit lacking; I find it difficult to quickly breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm to keep up with you."

She paused, noticing Li Yunjing’s slight tension, a hint of worry in her eyes as she changed the topic, "The City of Glory hasn’t been peaceful lately; a mysterious force seems to be secretly searching for something. You must be careful."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Indeed, this diversion caught Li Yunjing’s attention more than comforting Liu Ruyan. His expression became serious as he inquired, "Do you know the origin of this force?"

"I don’t know; they act with secrecy. I only know they often frequent the area near the abandoned mine in the west of the city."

Liu Ruyan shook her head, "Yunjing, you must be careful."

"Since I’ve encountered it, there’s no sense in ignoring it."

Li Yunjing’s lips curled into a faint smirk, "You can rest assured that with me here, nothing will happen to you. Tonight, I’ll go to that mine for a look."

"No! It’s too dangerous."

Liu Ruyan hurriedly grabbed him, "Who knows if there are powerful figures within that force? With your wedding so close, should any mishap occur..."

"Don’t worry, I know my limits."

Li Yunjing held her hand, "I am now at the second level of the Golden Core Realm; ordinary experts can’t do anything to me. Besides, I’m curious to see who is causing turmoil in the City of Glory."

As night fell, the lights in the City of Glory gradually lit up.

Li Yunjing quietly left Liu Ruyan’s courtyard and flew towards the abandoned mine in the west of the city.