"Yes, I must try no matter what," Li Lin nodded in agreement.

"This person is named Bai Ying, known as the Ghost Fairy. Not many people know her, and she seldom appears in public. Currently, she should be residing in Baiyun Gorge, a hundred thousand miles away," the Soul Summoning Poison Commander Dong WuMing explained.

"Elder Dong, do you know her preferences and her strength?" Li Lin inquired, knowing it was essential to understand these details before attempting to recruit someone to Flying Spirit Gate.

"In terms of strength, she's probably reached the ninth level of Martial Commander by now. As for her preferences, she enjoys calligraphy and painting. Although she's a martial artist, she has a deep understanding of formations. That's all I know," the Soul Summoning Poison Commander Dong WuMing replied.

"Thank you, Elder Dong. I'll seek out this Ghost Fairy in a few days," Li Lin said. A hundred thousand miles was a ten-day journey for the Sky Winged Snow Lion; though not close, it was not too far either.

"Be careful. It's best not to mention me or let her know I'm in Flying Spirit Gate; otherwise, she might flay you alive. If she really wants to kill you, then mention me," the Soul Summoning Poison Commander Dong WuMing seriously warned Li Lin, then added, "If she really decides to kill you, then you can mention me."

Li Lin was momentarily taken aback by the Old Poisoner's seemingly contradictory advice. After a brief thought, a mischievous smile appeared on Li Lin's face, "Elder Dong, be honest, do you and this Ghost Fairy have some kind of story?"

"What story? Don't guess wildly. I'm leaving now. The people from Ghost Martial Sect have probably received the news and will come looking for you in a couple of days. You better think of how to deal with them," the Soul Summoning Poison Commander Dong WuMing said before leaving the room.

"There must be a story," Li Lin chuckled to himself. Shortly after, he began to meditate and cultivate. Although he wasn't absorbing external forces for cultivation, this type of cultivation had its benefits. After refining the external forces into his own, this peaceful cultivation, although slow in progress, purified the Qi and spiritual energy in his body, fully integrating the refined Qi and spiritual energy.

This was why Li Lin always took some time after each breakthrough before attempting another, to avoid adverse effects later on. He understood the principle that haste makes waste.

In the early morning, a gentle breeze wafted through, and wildflowers in the Flying Spirit Mountain Range began to bloom, spreading the delicate fragrance of flowers through the air.

When the first ray of sunlight entered the room, Li Lin stopped his cultivation, exhaled a breath of turbid air from his dantian, and greedily inhaled a breath of fresh air, savoring the fragrance in the air. This time last year, he was on his way to YunYang Sect; how time flies, another year has passed. He wondered how Wushuang and the others were doing in YunYang Sect.

Thinking of Wushuang, the image of a stunningly graceful woman appeared in Li Lin's mind. She probably thought he was dead by now. And his mother, perhaps she had already received news of his fall from the cliff, must be heartbroken.

Worried about his mother, Li Lin hoped the Li family hadn't treated her as before. Otherwise, he would have to settle scores with the Li family upon his return.

"Have they arrived?" Moments later, sensing Zhou YuHou, Zhang Mingtao, and Liu YiShou had arrived at his residence, Li Lin went out to meet them.

"Greetings, Sect Master," the trio saluted upon seeing Li Lin in the small hall.

"Congratulations to Elder Zhou on your breakthrough," Li Lin noted, sensing Zhou YuHou's aura had reached the third level of Martial Soul.

"Thanks to the Sect Master's elixirs," Zhou YuHou smiled, attributing his rapid progress to the continuous supply of elixirs.

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"Liu YiShou, how are things with you?" Li Lin then turned to Liu YiShou. During this mission to JiuHua Sect, Zhang Mingtao and Liu YiShou had stayed behind, busy with matters in Huamen Town.

"Sect Master, I've come to report. I plan to transform the original Jubao Gate into our Flying Spirit Gate's shop, so I'd like the Sect Master to name it. Also, there are two more matters that need your attention," Liu YiShou said.

"Oh," Li Lin responded lightly, "Let's call our Flying Spirit Gate's shop Flying Spirit Commerce. How does that sound?"

"Flying Spirit Commerce, a good name, catchy and easy to remember," Zhang Mingtao commented.

"Liu YiShou, what are the other two matters?" Li Lin inquired.

"Sect Master, for our shop's opening, we need a significant amount of gold coins for stocking up on goods. Additionally, we need a Spiritualist to oversee things. Without a Spiritualist, if we have to purchase all our pills, it would be a great disadvantage," Liu YiShou said.

"Are these the only two matters?" Li Lin said with a slight smile, "Both are easily manageable. For stocking up, there's no need; Flying Spirit Gate currently has everything. I'll have a few elders deliver them to you later. As for the Spiritualist, a Spirit Soul Spiritualist will arrive in three days. You can arrange for their accommodation. Here are one million gold coins in cash and four million gold coins on a jade crystal card; you take them and make the arrangements."

After speaking, Li Lin handed a blank spatial bag to Liu YiShou, "After the blood recognizes the master, you can withdraw the gold coins."

"Five million gold coins?"

Zhang Mingtao and Liu YiShou were momentarily stunned. Five million gold coins was definitely the largest amount they had seen in their lives to date. As for Zhou YuHou, he wasn't too surprised; he had already seen more astonishing things in Flying Spirit Gate's secret chamber.

"Sect Master, since there are no problems, then our Flying Spirit Commerce can choose a day to open for business," Liu YiShou said, excitedly accepting the spatial bag.

"You decide," Li Lin said with a slight smile, "Just notify the elders to attend; there's no need to inform me."

"Yes, Sect Master," Liu YiShou responded.

After discussing some minor matters, the three of them left, and Li Lin went out to spend the morning playing with Li XinTong.

In the afternoon, Li Lin, who had some free time, was observing the wildflowers on the back mountain when he suddenly felt a surge of energy. He leaped to the back of the mountain and saw the massive Sky Winged Snow Lion preparing for a breakthrough.

"Are you breaking through?" Li Lin was delighted inside, knowing that if the Sky Winged Snow Lion broke through again, its speed would increase significantly.

"Sss..."

The little dragon, emerging from nowhere, coiled around Li Lin's back, flicking its tongue.

"Little dragon, when will you break through again?" Li Lin asked with a slight smile. It had been some time since the little dragon had broken through in the Wudu City Mountains. Even Li Lin couldn't guess the little dragon's current strength level. But if the little dragon were to break through again, Li Lin was certain its strength would greatly increase. Currently, the little dragon could handle Martial Soul cultivators of the second and third levels. After another breakthrough, its strength would be unimaginable.

"Sss..."

The little dragon made a low sound, seemingly conveying something, but Li Lin couldn't quite understand, only feeling that it might be saying "soon."

The Sky Winged Snow Lion's breakthrough was swift, completing in just an hour, and its aura strengthened significantly, moving from the early stages of the third tier to the mid-stages. This was just a minor hurdle.

"Roar..."

In the sky, the Sky Winged Snow Lion roared, its body having grown tens of meters larger. Its wings shook, creating a massive airflow that dispersed around it.

Li Lin smiled slightly, knowing the Sky Winged Snow Lion's high bloodline made its breakthroughs fast. He wondered if the speed of breakthroughs would slow down after reaching the fourth tier, as most beasts' cultivation speeds tend to slow significantly at that stage.

A day passed uneventfully, and Li Lin took a walk around Flying Spirit Gate. By evening, Hu NanSheng returned from Tuan Mountain Town, bringing back Yan Qi.

Yan Qi wore a green dress with a red silk belt tied into a butterfly knot around her waist, likely changed specifically for her visit to Flying Spirit Gate. Her features were delicate, her figure slender, exuding a youthful aura. Though not stunningly beautiful, she was quite attractive, albeit a bit shy.

"Greetings, Sect Master." Led by Hu NanSheng, Yan Qi saluted Li Lin without daring to raise her head, "Don't be nervous, you'll be following the Grand Elder from now on. Learn well; it'll be beneficial for you in the future," Li Lin said.

"Grand Elder." Yan Qi then saluted the Soul Summoning Poison Commander Dong WuMing, shivering slightly under his invisible chilling aura.

"Alright, rest well tonight. Tomorrow, I'll teach you about medicinal herbs," the Soul Summoning Poison Commander Dong WuMing said, his expression unchanged, seeming almost like a living dead to those who didn't know him well. Only in front of Li XinTong did he show a kinder side.

"Sister, don't be scared. Master is really nice," Li XinTong said, trying to comfort Yan Qi with her bright eyes.

"Sect Master, everything in Tuan Mountain Town has been settled. However, due to recent events involving JiuHua Sect, the town's foot traffic has significantly decreased," Hu NanSheng reported.