Lu Yi followed Donggong Mingyue down the mountain peak and soon arrived at the entrance of a cave.

Outside the cave was a flat rocky area. To the right was a dense forest, and to the left, a small stream meandered downhill. The environment was quite pleasant.

Donggong Mingyue said, "How about here? It's close to my cave dwelling. You can come find me anytime if you have questions." She pointed towards the forest.

Lu Yi looked around, nodded in satisfaction, and smiled. "I think this place is nice too."

"Let's go inside and take a look!" Donggong Mingyue said with a smile.

The two of them entered the cave. Although the entrance was not large, the interior was spacious. After entering, there was a hall, with a bedroom for resting, a training room for cultivation, and even a bathing room.

At the Qi Refining Stage, even eating could be completely digested with spiritual energy, eliminating the need for toilets.

By the Foundation Establishment stage, various techniques made cleanliness simple. Bathing was no longer necessary, though some cultivators enjoyed it. For instance, a certain drowsy peak master had a spiritual spring nearby, clearly used for bathing.

Overall, the furnishings were simple but complete, making life very convenient.

White Cloud Sect disciples never lacked necessities, only needing to focus on cultivation.

After exploring, Lu Yi nodded. "This place is pretty good."

Donggong Mingyue also smiled. "Since you like it, this will be your new home."

At that moment, Lu Yi remembered something and asked, "By the way, Second Senior Sister, is Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang's cave dwelling nearby too?"

Donggong Mingyue nodded. "Yes, her cave dwelling isn't far from mine. Do you want to meet her? She's currently in seclusion, so you probably won't be able to see her."

Lu Yi smiled. "I was just asking. After all, Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang once gifted me a bottle of top-grade Qi Condensation Pills."

Donggong Mingyue laughed. "Senior Sister Ningshuang mentioned you. She said you have great potential and might join our Lingluo Peak. But I bet she didn't expect you to become the peak master's personal disciple! She'll be shocked when she finds out!"

Lu Yi smiled, curious about how the cold and aloof Liu Ningshuang would react.

He said, "Alright, Second Senior Sister, I'm heading out to buy something for the peak master."

Donggong Mingyue grinned. "I'll go with you. I usually buy things for the peak master. If you go alone, they might not recognize you."

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Lu Yi hadn't considered that and nodded. "Alright then."

At the same time, he thought to himself, "I need to buy Magnolia Pastries and Magnolia Wine for the peak master."

[Quest]

Purchase Magnolia Pastries and Magnolia Wine for Lingluo Peak Master.

* Magnolia Pastries (0/1)

* Magnolia Wine (0/1)

Reward: Spiritual Food Cooking Technique, Spiritual Wine Brewing Technique

Accept? Yes/No

Lu Yi was stunned when he saw the rewards.

Such rewards?!

Spiritual food was made from spirit-rich beast meat and heavenly treasures. It helped cultivators absorb spiritual energy quickly and offered various effects. It was a common food choice for cultivators.

While regular food satisfied cravings, spiritual food assisted cultivation. Moreover, it tasted far better.

Given the choice, which would cultivators pick?

Spiritual food was considered a branch of alchemy. Recipes were as valuable as pill formulas and were closely guarded secrets. To eat spiritual food, one had to visit a cultivator inn or train as a spiritual chef.

Lu Yi didn't expect this quest to involve spiritual food techniques.

With this, he could pair spiritual food with cultivation to improve his speed further.

Spiritual wine worked the same way.

Seeing the rewards, Lu Yi was thrilled. He could now become both a spiritual chef and a brewer.

Though he had no interest in opening a shop, it would be great for personal use.

As expected, tasks related to the peak master came with generous rewards.

Lu Yi felt overjoyed.

Donggong Mingyue noticed his expression and asked, "What made you so happy?"

Lu Yi snapped out of his thoughts and smiled. "I'm happy to be your junior disciple, of course!"

Donggong Mingyue crossed her arms proudly, her twin ponytails bouncing. "Hmph! Of course! I'm destined to become an immortal! Being my junior disciple means you're really lucky!"

"Second Senior Sister is invincible!" Lu Yi praised.

"Hehe~ Let's go. I'll take you to buy Magnolia Wine and Pastries!" Donggong Mingyue said cheerfully, leading Lu Yi off the mountain.

The two descended and headed toward the market.

Donggong Mingyue glanced at the sword lights flying through the sky and grumbled, "Once I reach Foundation Establishment, the first thing I'll learn is sword flight!"

Lu Yi nodded in agreement.

Through their conversation, Lu Yi learned that Donggong Mingyue was only fifteen, a year younger than him.

She had already reached Qi Refining Stage 10 by age thirteen. However, to break through the Heavenly Dao limit, she focused on refining her foundation instead of advancing, which meant she couldn't fly yet.

Lu Yi felt envious. At sixteen, he was only at Qi Refining Stage 8.

Donggong Mingyue's innate spiritual body gave her a huge advantage. Both she and Liu Ningshuang progressed at astonishing speeds.

Still, Lu Yi's current pace wasn't slow either. It wouldn't be long before he reached Stage 10 and began refining his foundation.

The two soon entered the market. Donggong Mingyue, familiar with the area, led Lu Yi through the streets until they arrived at a refined three-story building in the central district.

The sign above the door read "Magnolia Pavilion."

Many powerful cultivators entered and exited. Most were at the Golden Core stage, and Foundation Establishment cultivators were rare. Lu Yi even sensed Nascent Soul cultivators.

Lu Yi was shocked. "Second Senior Sister, why are the cultivators here so strong?"

Donggong Mingyue explained, "Of course! Magnolia Pavilion makes the best spiritual food in White Cloud Sect. Their signature Magnolia Pastries and Magnolia Wine are even Void Refinement-level products, so their customers are naturally strong."

Lu Yi's eyes widened. Void Refinement-level spiritual food? That must be expensive!

His face changed as he quickly asked, "...Second Senior Sister, did you bring money? I can't afford Void Refinement-level spiritual food."

Donggong Mingyue rolled her eyes. "What are you thinking? Would the peak master make us pay? Just follow me inside!"

Lu Yi sighed in relief and followed her in.

Just then, he heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Lu Yi, Junior Brother? What are you doing here? "