How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

Today is the first day since Sister Li left. I miss her so much that I can't concentrate on my cultivation.

No, we cultivators should prioritize our practice. How can we neglect our cultivation for personal feelings? Today, we must abandon distracting thoughts, calm our minds, and focus on our cultivation...

Li Muyun sat cross-legged on the ground, collected his thoughts, and focused his mind, completely suppressing all thoughts about Li Xianjiu.

Just as he slowly exhaled, preparing to concentrate on his cultivation, his practice was abruptly disrupted the next moment.

Senior Sister Li is gone. I miss her so much!

Li Muyun's previously restrained thoughts surged like a tidal wave, almost overwhelming him with images of Li Xianjiu, leaving him only able to let out a few bitter laughs.

The ancients were right; those who enter the gate of my longing know the bitterness of my unrequited love.

Today is really not a good day to continue my spiritual practice...

Li Muyun stood up, wanting to go out for a walk and clear his head, when he heard a knock on the door.

As I stepped forward and opened the door, I was greeted with a warm hug.

"Brother Li, it's been so long! I've missed you so much!"

Zhu Jiutong looked delighted, excited, and overjoyed as he opened his arms and hugged Li Muyun.

Li Muyun felt a sense of relief. He found his interactions with Zhu Jiutong quite comfortable, as Zhu Jiutong's interpersonal skills and ability to read people's expressions greatly pleased him.

Seeing him now fills me with joy, and I respond to him with a resounding "yes."

"It took a little time, but thankfully it ended without any real danger."

"Hehe, Brother Li, look what this is! I knew you liked this kind of thing!"

When Zhu Jiutong released Li Muyun, he was holding a small bronze pot in his hand. The mouth was sealed, but Li Muyun could smell the aroma of wine emanating from it without even opening it, which immediately energized him.

I was already feeling down and hadn't recovered from the sadness that followed Senior Sister Li's departure.

But with wine, it's a different story; and with a close friend, you can speak freely and pour out your heart...

"Come, come, sit down, sit down. My journey to the Crimson Sun Death Land was incredibly winding and complicated; I could talk about it for three days and three nights without finishing. Let me tell you about the most important part..."

Li Muyun was excited and was about to sit down with Zhu Jiutong when he suddenly noticed the empty table. He was about to speak when he saw the empty table.

A smile appeared on Zhu Jiutong's lips. He clapped his hands, and a row of maids walked in behind him, carrying a variety of sumptuous dishes, colorful and very tempting.

"Brother Li, I am not a member of the royal family, but my brother Zhu Jiutong, here to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey. Let us both drink to our hearts' content today!"

Zhu Jiutong spread his arms wide, grinned, and looked smug.

Li Muyun was incredibly intelligent; upon hearing this, he immediately understood the man's intention.

To distance himself from the influence of the Ninth Prince's identity, and also to prove that this meal was perfectly acceptable.

In fact, he didn't need to be so cautious. Even the Ninth Prince was ranked after his brothers!

Li Muyun exclaimed "Good!" several times, and toasted with Zhu Jiutong. The two drank heartily, chatting about everything under the sun, and revealing their inner sorrows.

Overnight, the brotherhood between the two quietly grew stronger, and many ice was broken.

For Li Muyun, this was both a way of giving back to the Sun and Moon Emperor for his care and a way of showing his approval of Zhu Jiutong.

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Today is the second day since Senior Sister Li left. I drank a lot with Jiu Tong yesterday, and... I feel a little dizzy, but I still miss Senior Sister Li so much.

We cultivators, on the path of cultivation, must be resolute and unwavering, forging ahead without hesitation...

Today is the third day since Senior Sister Li left. Yesterday I still missed Senior Sister Li so much, and I drank a lot with Jiu Tong again. Sigh... my head is still dizzy.

Li Muyun came to his senses, sighed slowly, and circulated his true essence and spiritual power to expel the stagnant alcohol element from his body.

I must practice diligently today.

Having absorbed the power of the Divine Sword of the Emperor's Flame and entered the Nascent Soul realm, he has never been able to stop and carefully comprehend his gains.

It's time to take a break.

Without further hesitation, Li Muyun immediately calmed his mind, sat cross-legged on the ground, and carefully combed through the true essence of his meridians.

After reaching the Nascent Soul stage, one can live for approximately two thousand years, provided they do not suffer any major injuries or calamities.

Compared to Nascent Soul cultivators, the originally fragile Nascent Soul figure made of jade porcelain has become incredibly robust and stable.

The most notable characteristic of a Nascent Soul cultivator is their ability to tread on the void and fly through the air. In the past, Li Muyun would either fly on a sword or glide through the sky with surging energy.

Now I am finally able to tread on the void, which can be considered as entering the ranks of great beings in the eyes of mortals. I can tread on the void and come and go as I please.

Being able to stand on the void symbolizes comprehending the universe and allows one to initially draw upon the primordial energy of heaven and earth, no longer having to burn and consume one's own true energy, thus having greater endurance.

Nascent Soul cultivators seek the method of unifying the Five Elements to harmonize themselves with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. This means that all five roots are gathered together and awakened. After awakening the five roots, their understanding of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth far surpasses that of ordinary cultivators.

Only by truly being able to draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth can one enter the Refining Void Realm and step into the middle stage of cultivation.

The Nascent Soul stage is a very important accumulation phase. Once the Nascent Soul stage is perfected and one enters the Void Refinement stage, one can truly touch the door to immortality.

After carefully digesting the information and calming down, Li Muyun had a better understanding of his current strength.

Today I finally had a proper spiritual practice. It's so good to practice! I was so immersed in it that I lost track of time.

Li Muyun sighed, suddenly remembering the Prince of Yan in the Prince of Yan's mansion. According to Zhu Jiutong, the Prince of Yan was clamoring to see him, making a big fuss all day long, just to see him.

Rabbit Lord was very concerned about his junior brother who was obsessed with the art of array formations, and hurriedly urged him to go and teach him.

Even though the Prince of Yan possessed extraordinary talent in array formations, his natural gifts were unparalleled, making him a truly exceptional genius born for the art of array formations.

However, he ultimately grasped more from the theoretical aspects of array formations, while Li Muyun focused on the practical application of array formations, comprehending their essence and mysteries through numerous life-and-death battles.

He immediately made up his mind to go to the Prince of Yan's residence to teach the Prince of Yan formations.

When Prince Zhu Yan saw Li Muyun, he was overjoyed and excited, just like a child who had found his beloved. He hugged Li Muyun's arm and kept calling him "Senior Brother".

Li Muyun felt a little ashamed. He had been busy with many trivial matters and had not come here again after hastily leaving behind the Taiji Diagram.

I've been coming over frequently these past few days to teach Zhu Yan the art of formations, how to use large formations, and how to practice them. It's more like we're learning from each other than teaching.

Zhu Yan's imaginative and unique array formations always amazed Li Muyun, who couldn't help but applaud them.

This is what it means to be someone who is immersed in the world of formations and has witnessed its myriad mysteries. With a slight change, they can elevate the original formation to a higher level.

He also benefited greatly from it.

These past few days, Li Muyun has finally recovered from the grief of parting with Senior Sister Li. He spends his days teaching the Prince of Yan formations, drinking with Zhu Jiutong, and reflecting on his cultivation.

They reaped quite a harvest.