Cultivation starts from devouring the Dao fruits

One month later, Wolf Ridge had already restored order, aside from the direct line of the Wang family, many mortal families closely associated with them had also been largely purged by the Cang Spirit Sect, resulting in a direct decrease of twenty percent in the population around Wolf Ridge.

"Such a superior spiritual land! What a pity!!"

Ling Qianxue walked beside Zhao Yu through Wolf Ridge. She felt the dense spiritual power around her, a look of regret flashing in her eyes.

If this second-order superior spiritual land had belonged to the Ling family, as long as Ling Qianxue managed it carefully, it could earn a vast amount of Spirit Stones every year. But the thought that the Ling family couldn't get involved and that Zhao Yu had to come help manage it cut her to the heart.

Zhao Yu smiled and said, "Doesn't the Ling family own one-fifth of the Wind Wolf Mountain Market? As long as you manage Wind Wolf Mountain Market well, it will also yield a substantial income."

The five major Foundation Establishment families of Cang Country all have a market nearby, and operating these markets allows them to earn more Spirit Stones. The four major Foundation Establishment families attacked the Wang family under the summon of the Cang Spirit Sect and were rewarded with partial management rights to Wind Wolf Mountain Market as a reward.

"Qianxue sister!"

A cheerful and bright call rang out from the side.

Following the direction of the sound, Zhao Yu saw a tall and beautiful woman with an oval face dressed in yellow, and a petite but fiery-faced young girl smiling as they approached.

"Yunhui, Xixi!"

Ling Qianxue smiled slightly and stepped forward to greet them.

The oval-faced beauty Yunhui asked curiously, "Sister Qianxue, who is this?"

Ling Qianxue grinned and said, "Let me introduce everyone, this is Zhao Yu, my man. These two are my good sisters, this one is Hu Yunhui from the Hu family of Fang Ridge, and this one is Xiao Xixi from the Xiao family of Yue Maple."

Xiao Xixi was taken aback and blurted out, "Sister Qianxue, he is your man? A mere Seventh Level Qi Refining Loose Cultivator, how is he worthy of you?"

Ling Qianxue was a genius of the Ling family, blessed with heavenly beauty and a cultivation level of the Ninth Level of Qi Refining, numerous cultivators pursued her. With ease, she could have become the concubine of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, or even become the Dao Companion of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Initially, Ling Qianxue chose Zhao Yu because he had shown loyalty and kindness towards Cheng Linlan and her daughter and had not let down Ling Chongshan's trust. She also didn't want the Ling family to fall into the hands of other Foundation Establishment Cultivators, thus she committed herself to Zhao Yu.

Hu Yunhui's eyebrows knitted slightly and called out, "Xixi!!"

Ling Qianxue spoke earnestly, "Xixi, I like Zhao Yu, that's why I chose him! I won't allow you to speak ill of him, otherwise, we cannot even be friends in the future."

Xiao Xixi's expression changed slightly, a bit aggrieved she said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong, Brother Zhao!"

Zhao Yu responded indifferently, "Knowing your mistake is good!"

Xiao Xixi's eyebrows lifted slightly, her mood turning even worse.

Hu Yunhui looked at Zhao Yu thoughtfully. She knew Ling Qianxue very well and naturally understood that a mere Seventh Level Qi Refining Loose Cultivator couldn't possibly catch Ling Qianxue's eye.

Ling Qianxue asked, "Xixi, are you here to attend the exchange meeting hosted by Senior Su Bingyun?"

Xiao Xixi said admiringly, "Yes! I came here specifically to meet Senior Su! She is the most outstanding female cultivator in Cang Country in almost fifty years!"

In Cang Country, Foundation Establishment Cultivators are quite rare, with most Foundation Establishment Cultivators only managing the feat in their forties or fifties. Su Bingyun, who advanced to Foundation Establishment while still young, is unmatched by any female cultivator in Cang Country over the last fifty years.

Ling Qianxue cast a strange glance at Zhao Yu.

A group walked and chatted until they reached the front of the former royal residence, handed over the invitation, entered the mansion, and arrived in a spacious hall.

"Yunhui, Xixi, Qian Xue!"

A tall, extraordinarily handsome young man with a Cultivation Level of Seventh Level of Qi Refining approached from one side. Upon seeing Zhao Yu, his expression subtly changed as he respectfully greeted, "I have seen Zhao Senior!"

Xiao Xixi asked with confusion, "Brother Yushan, why do you show such respect to a Loose Cultivator?"

Zheng Yushan spoke solemnly, "Xixi, show no disrespect! Though Zhao Senior is a Loose Cultivator, he is a grand cultivator at the Fourth Level of Body Refinement!"

Xiao Xixi's pretty face slightly paled as she respectfully bowed, "Senior Zhao, I was rude before, please be magnanimous!"

In the Cultivation World, hierarchies are strict, and the Fourth Level of Body Refinement is already comparable to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Xiao Xixi, coming from the Yue Feng Xiao family, naturally understood the significance of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

The Yue Feng Xiao family relied solely on one ancestor at the Early Foundation Establishment to support them. The Xiao family's Foundation Establishment ancestor was already very old, reluctant to act easily, and even more so to provoke a feud with cultivators of the same rank.

If Xiao Xixi unwittingly offended a cultivator with the combat power of Foundation Establishment, the Xiao family's ancestor would definitely not let her off lightly.

Zhao Yu said lightly, "Be more careful next time, not all Foundation Establishment Cultivators are as amenable as Zhao here."

Xiao Xixi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled sweetly, "Yes! Senior Zhao!"

Hu Yunhui pondered, "No wonder she chose Zhao Yu, and she was somewhat wary of us."

As soon as Ling Qianxue met them, she introduced Zhao Yu as her man. Being close sisters with Ling Qianxue, Hu Yunhui and Xiao Xixi, on principle, should not contend with her for a man.

If Ling Qianxue had not made it clear, Hu Yunhui and Xiao Xixi could still pretend to be oblivious. After all, they might also be arranged in the future by their families to marry a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Compared to those cultivators, Zhao Yu was already considered very loyal and righteous.

Ling Qianxue smiled sweetly, "Brother Yu, let me introduce to you, this is Zheng Yushan from the Qi Yang Zheng family. He is the most promising genius of the Zheng family in this generation to reach Foundation Establishment!"

Zheng Yushan was very modest, "The term genius, I dare not accept! Compared to Senior Zhao, my talent can only be considered mediocre. Foundation Establishment is extremely difficult to achieve, even with my family's help, it is uncertain if I could get a Foundation Establishment Pill."

Hu Yunhui, Xiao Xixi remained silent.

During the casual conversation, numerous cultivators entered, and the hall quickly filled with cultivators from Cang Country at the later stages of Qi Refinement and beyond.

Xiao Xixi suddenly brightened up, "Senior Su!"

"I have seen Senior Su!"

All the Qi Refinement cultivators in the hall stood up and offered a bow to Su Bingyun.

Su Bingyun nodded slightly, under everyone's watchful gaze, proceeded to the main seat, and her gaze landed on Zhao Yu as she said, "Daoist Zhao, please come and sit here!"

Curious looks fell on Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu approached confidently and sat beside Su Bingyun.

Su Bingyun spoke lightly, "Before the exchange meeting starts, I have an announcement. The Cang Spirit Sect has already awarded me Wind Wolf Mountain. If I am not around, Zhao Yu will take my place in managing all affairs of Wind Wolf Mountain. Should I unfortunately fall in battle, Wind Wolf Mountain will be his to inherit!"