Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill Chapter 1283 - 554: Wild Speculation

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Previously on Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill...
Li Yunjing revealed a map, sparking intense speculation and greed among various factions in Four Seas City. He then flaunted his wealth by making extravagant purchases, drawing even more attention and waiting for Ao Lie to reveal himself.

"Four Seas City" has been established until now, and the top tycoon among Golden Core Realm has finally found a home!

Every informant holding a Communication Talisman has trembling hands, as they have never seen such a lavish Golden Core Cultivator!

Those Spirit Stones, in Li Yunjing’s hands, seem like mere useless rocks.

"Is this a cultivator, or a Spirit Stone Mine turned essence!"

Within the Celestial Secret Pavilion, Pang Qianji stared at the trading record continuously refreshing on the Communication Talisman, his throat rolling as he swallowed his saliva.

He calculated the four thousand High Grade Spirit Stones not yet in hand, feeling greedy and uneasy, "Acting in such a manner, has he really discovered an ancient treasure?"

Disciples in the pavilion surrounded the intelligence wall, watching the densely marked red dots indicating Li Yunjing’s whereabouts, whispering, "I heard he just bought out all the Tier Three top-grade Spirit Talismans at the talisman shop; if they are all thrown out, they could kill a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator!"

Hearing the disciples’ words, Pang Qianji’s expression turned grave.

Li Yunjing seems harder to deal with?

Should I enlist some help?

This left Pang Qianji incredibly conflicted, wanting to claim all of Li Yunjing’s wealth for himself!

And this was precisely a signal Li Yunjing intended to send to various forces!

No forces should consider making a move on him!

He is waiting for Ao Lie!

"In just half a day, more than five billion Spirit Stones have been consumed!"

Not long after, in the Council Hall of the Four Seas Commerce Association, the Third Elder slammed the received list on the table: "Even if he empties the Star Moon Trading Company, he can’t withstand such spending!"

At this time, the Four Seas Commerce Association had already received information about Li Yunjing from Pang Qianji.

Everyone stared at the list of rare materials like "Millennial Cold Essence," "Heaven Mending Stone," "Ancient Star Core," "Spring of Life," with serious expressions.

"He’s deliberately baiting us."

Ao Lie frowned, then suddenly sneered: "The more extravagant he acts, the more it indicates a shocking secret hidden behind the blueprints. Pass the order, closely monitor his every move, especially anyone who comes into contact with him. This person is mine, no one can take him from me!"

"Yes!"

Every Elder’s heart trembled, quickly answering.

"A Golden Core Cultivator dares to flaunt wealth under my eyes, treating Four Seas City like his playground?"

"No matter what scheme he’s got, once he leaves the city, it’s time for me to act!"

"Sir, should we send someone to test now?"

"No rush."

"Let him be even more arrogant; when he thinks he’s succeeded, that’s when his death comes."

...

Some say Li Yunjing is a castaway of a hidden clan, carrying family treasures for revenge.

Some suspect he found the legendary Spirit Stone Secret Realm, abundant with Spirit Stones he couldn’t exhaust.

Others analyze seriously, thinking he’s purposefully using wealth to attract experts, preparing for an ambush plot.

Among the experts in Four Seas City, the discussions never end.

As night falls, Li Yunjing continues to shuttle between shops.

In the shadows, countless eyes keep a close watch on his every move, a greater storm quietly brewing in the dark.

At night, Li Yunjing didn’t return to the "Yuelai Inn," but stepped into the "Celestial Fragrance Tower."

When stepping into the Celestial Fragrance Tower, he directly ascended to the second floor, and the rosewood staircase emitted a steady creaking sound underfoot, drawing the attention of the patrons on the first floor.

Behind Li Yunjing, with a "whoosh," at least a hundred people followed!

These people were spies from various forces!

Because of Li Yunjing’s arrival, it nearly made the Celestial Fragrance Tower overflow!

Women dressed in cloud brocade gracefully stepped forward, yet before they could speak, Li Yunjing tossed out a bag of Middle Grade Spirit Stones: "Bring out all your signature dishes, aged wines."

"Certainly! Sir!"

The maid was shocked, but still accepted the Spirit Stones and went to arrange.

As for those spies, they had no right to dine in the elegant rooms and could only settle for some random dishes in the main hall of the first floor.

These people, while eating and drinking, kept looking up at the top, with their Divine Sense sweeping back and forth, almost never pausing.

Inside the elegant room, the fragrance of agarwood swirled.

Li Yunjing leaned against the redwood chair adorned with carvings, his fingertip tapping the jade-inlaid tabletop irregularly.

Secretly contemplating in his mind, the plan’s implementation is nearly done, it’s about time for the show to begin.

Soon, eight delicacies and jade dishes, flowed to the table.

The liver of the East Sea Flood Dragon wrapped in golden sugar frost, amber jelly formed from Merfolk tears shimmering on an ice plate, and the "Drunk Immortal Dew" brewed from Spirit Rice, as soon as poured into the cup, mist rises, fragrance overflowing.

"Good wine!"

He lifted the mutton fat jade cup, sipping gently, letting the rich aroma spread across his tongue.

As time passed, the main hall downstairs grew more restless.

Well-informed cultivators had long known the identity of this wealthy patron, and amidst the clinking of cups, discussions erupted one after another.

"That’s the one who bought half of ’Gathering Treasure Pavilion’!"

"I heard the Spirit Stones he casually rewarded are enough for us to cultivate hard for ten years!"

"Heh heh! I just wonder if he’ll survive!"

...

Li Yunjing paid no heed to these people’s discussions; he reveled in the food and wine, enjoying to his heart’s content.

Until the sky turned light, he slowly rose to settle the bill, casually tossing out Spirit Stones, worth more than a Golden Core Cultivator’s annual salary.

Leaving the Celestial Fragrance Tower, Li Yunjing headed straight to the Celestial Secret Pavilion!

This scene shocked everyone!

Everyone knew he was going to deliver Spirit Stones to Pang Qianji, which meant Li Yunjing was leaving Four Seas City!

Their opportunity had arrived!

Re-entering the Celestial Secret Pavilion, Li Yunjing once again entered the secret chamber under the guidance of a Celestial Secret Pavilion disciple.