"The most important thing for establishing a sect is a source of income. Although Yunxia Mountain has no mineral resources and very few spirit fields, they can make a profit by relying on the popularity of their shops..."
As Li Qinghe spoke, she herself was somewhat doubtful.
Logically speaking, Yunxia Market should have plenty of low-grade spiritual herbs collected from the surrounding area, while high-grade spiritual herbs should be difficult for most Qi Refining cultivators to digest.
In reality, no matter how many goods the Qingyun Sect sent, they were all consumed by the Yunxia Market; there were never any goods returned due to excess volume.
"Besides that, providing protection and cultivation grounds for cultivators who reside permanently in Yunxia Mountain is also a source of income, in addition to their own skills in weapon crafting and pill refining..."
As she was speaking, Li Qinghe stopped again.
Alchemy, weapon forging, and even setting up formations are all extremely resource-intensive.
Even the Qingyun Sect can only supply around two hundred cultivators skilled in alchemy and weapon crafting...
However, in Yunxia Market, everyone is encouraged to learn!
Doing whatever one likes... Is such a financial burden really something a Golden Core cultivator can afford?
Logically speaking, it is indeed impossible to provide it.
However, Ye Feng hardly withdrew any funds from Yunxia Market. Moreover, all the funds from sales in the East Sea flowed back to him.
Aside from the consumption of the level 5 formation, Yunxia Mountain is completely self-sufficient and still has a lot left over.
As for alchemy and weapon forging, this is because all the novice disciples here cultivate the Five Elements Technique.
Having all five elements in one's spiritual root not only allows for rapid skill learning but also greatly increases the success rate.
It can be said that in less than a hundred years, even without Ye Feng,
Yunxia Marketplace could definitely become a large sect comparable to Qingyun Sect.
Of course, it's more likely that such a heaven-defying technique as the Five Elements Manual was discovered and then destroyed...
"Let's go! Let's find Yang Dan. The most important thing in a sect is management. Look at all the female cultivators here, they're all full of energy, and the hundreds of people in the market are united as one... If you can learn even a tenth of that, you'll have more than enough to establish a small force!"
Ye Feng swallowed hard. The more Li Qinghe praised him, the more embarrassed he became.
Sometimes I really want to just lay it all out.
But seeing how meticulously Li Qinghe was helping him with his advice, he simply couldn't bring himself to speak.
I tried so hard to help you, and you just teased me?
I should have just not gone back. I should have established the sect outside, then rode on auspicious clouds and openly and legitimately went to the Qingyun Sect to pick them up...
However, to be fair, that old man, Master Qingsong, is already acting as a matchmaker for Qinghe.
It's really hard to predict what will happen once my sect is established.
The mountainside remained the same, except that Yang Dan and her team had rebuilt an even larger pavilion next to the wooden house.
As soon as Ye Feng and his companion walked up, Yang Dan came out to greet them.
And this time it wasn't just her, but also Fang Xue, Mu Yufeng, Yang Xin...
All fifteen original members are still here!
"Master! Brother Ye...!"
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Li/Senior!"
"Greetings, Brother Ye!"
At Yang Dan's invitation, everyone bowed in unison!
Currently, five of the women from Yunxia Mountain have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and three have revealed their cultivation levels: Yang Dan, Fang Xue, and Mu Yufeng.
Fang Xue and Mu Yufeng addressed each other as "fellow Daoist," while the others addressed each other as "senior."
If Yang Dan is the one truly in charge, then calling her "Senior Sister" or "Junior Aunt" would be perfectly fine.
But he calls Ye Feng "Brother Ye"...
There were probably no more than two people younger than him present.
The way he was addressed as "Big Brother" made Li Qinghe glance at him sideways.
Ye Feng gave an awkward smile.
"You are Yang Dan's sisters, so you are my sisters... Take a gift with you!"
After saying that, he took out more than ten boxes.
"Thank you, Brother Ye!"
...
Last time he came back, Ye Feng only met with Yang Dan and Fang Xue once.
They haven't even met the others yet.
Besides being the sect leader, Ye Feng also saved their lives.
There's even special skin-to-skin contact...
Therefore, upon their long-awaited reunion, everyone's eyes naturally revealed joy.
Fortunately, Ye Feng promptly produced gifts, one for each person.
Li Qinghe assumed that Yang Dan had received a return gift and was showing it off, so she didn't think much of it.
After the banquet, Ye Feng gave gifts to almost everyone.
Ji Dadu, whose cultivation level was the lowest, received pills worth approximately two to three thousand spirit stones.
The nickname "The Money-Giving Boy" has practically spread throughout the sect.
If he hadn't stayed home these past few days... who knows how much of his fortune he would have squandered.
In fact, the gifts Ye Feng wanted to give everyone had already been sent back along with the goods.
Crafting techniques, alchemy tips, and various mineral materials.
If I were to give a gift on short notice, I would simply put a few delicate pieces of jewelry in a box.
However, judging from everyone's delighted expressions, they must be satisfied.
After Ye Feng finished handing out the gifts, Li Qinghe turned to Yang Dan.
"I'm here to show Ah Feng around. He might be sent out by the sect to establish a branch in the future, so I'm letting him learn here first!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Dan immediately looked at Ye Feng with a troubled expression.
How am I supposed to learn this? He taught me all of this...
Yang Dan simply did what he said mechanically in many things, without being able to explain them clearly.
Seeing Li Qinghe's serious expression, Fang Xue, Mu Yufeng, and the others all stiffened their faces, trying their best to suppress their laughter.
Seeing that Ye Feng hadn't responded with his voice for a long time, Yang Dan could only try speaking.
"How about... we go and see... the Lady of the Mountain Lord first?"
Ye Feng took a deep breath to calm his somewhat nervous emotions.
Let's meet, let's meet! We're going to meet anyway...
Li Qinghe was startled upon hearing this.
The Lady of the Mountain Lord? Could it be that the Lord of Yunxia Mountain has returned?
No, if she came back, Yang Dan would definitely say to go directly to the mountain lord...
But regardless of the circumstances, Yang Dan now has someone with more influence over her.
How the cooperation between the two parties will proceed in the future has become highly uncertain.
That girl is really something; she didn't even tell me about something so important beforehand.
Li Qinghe glared at Yang Dan and said,
"Now that the Lady of the Mountain Lord has returned, we should naturally pay our respects!"
The group entered the attic together. Inside the hall, Xiao Xuan sat in the main seat, flanked by Liang Yuxian and Chen Ying.
We have been waiting for a long time.
At this moment, Xiao Xuan revealed her true colors.
Her face was like spring blossoms, her eyes like autumn rainbows...
They looked like immortals who had stepped out of a painting.
Li Qinghe, who had just entered the hall, was stunned for a moment.
There are such exquisite and beautiful women in the world!
At the same time, Xiao Xuan also looked at Li Qinghe with a smile.
Although the two had met before, he had never looked at her like this before.
Although Li Qinghe has a youthful appearance, her demeanor is dignified and composed.
and,
He has a very impressive physique!
After several days of nourishment, it exudes a radiant and luscious aura.
"Li Qinghe of Qingyun Sect, accompanied by his Daoist partner Ye Feng, greets fellow Daoist!"
Xiao Xuan's gaze swept over Ye Feng, and she returned the greeting at the same time.
"The rogue cultivator, Xiao Xuan..."
Xiao Xuan? The Primordial Saintess is also named Xiao Xuan...
The two already knew each other, but that wasn't Xiao Xuan's real appearance.
With a questioning look in her eyes, Li Qinghe finally received confirmation after seeing Xiao Xuan smile and nod.
"Who is that mountain lord?"
"My husband..."
Xiao Xuan's gaze swept over Ye Feng.
"Call....."
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