He also saw the related secret texts of the Yuqing Sect on promoting to Great Power, which are truly core secrets.

Only core cultivators in the Yuqing Sect, after reaching the peak Great Cultivator level and preparing to advance further, are qualified to receive the inheritance.

Even if they receive the inheritance, few cultivators would transcribe the sect’s top-level inheritances, as this is strictly prohibited by all powers.

Of course, as a Half-step Great Power and having only one path to Great Power left, with no chance to leave the sect, it makes no difference whether these texts are on him or within the sect.

Half-step Great Power Lian Lei, after becoming a Half-step Great Power and having his own Grotto Heaven, really only had two choices: successfully advancing to Great Power or falling due to exhausted life span.

No matter which result, nothing on him should leave the Yuqing Sect.

But who would have thought that when his life span was running out, Half-step Great Power Lian Lei was sent out by Great Power Luo Yuan and perished outside.

All the texts he accumulated throughout his life became Li Shiming’s collection.

This was exactly what Li Shiming needed. As he planned to attempt reaching Half-step Great Power, the more related knowledge he had, the higher his chances of advancement would be.

Although there were no precious treasures in the soul crystal ring as he had imagined, the abundance of texts, especially those he had never collected before, made him happier than obtaining precious treasures.

Li Shiming sent an invitation to Master Ren Mu through the Central State Commerce.

He planned to deal with the Yuqing Sect and needed intelligence support. This was no small matter, so he couldn’t casually ask any cultivator but needed a trustworthy one.

Originally, the best choice was to get intelligence through the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, but interrupting the training of his avatar Li Yuanba wasn’t ideal as it would affect the results.

Thus, he chose Master Ren Mu, whose character was excellent despite their short acquaintance.

Because this matter needed confidentiality, he invited Master Ren Mu, which was quite impolite since such a request should ideally be made in person. But given his special situation, he couldn’t easily leave the Dongqi Continent.

If he truly had to leave the Dongqi Continent, he would have to make proper arrangements and plan thoroughly before departing.

Luckily, Master Ren Mu happened to be free recently and gladly accepted his invitation.

When Master Ren Mu entered the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, he saw Li Shiming standing outside seven floating mountains to welcome him.

"Mr. Li, it’s been a long time!" Master Ren Mu approached with a smile and said.

"It’s my fault, forced to leave the Dongqi Continent and wandered outside for many years!" Li Shiming shook his head with a wry smile and said.

Being forced to leave one’s homeland is unpleasant, but it depends on who forced you. Being forced out by a Great Power but without the Great Power succeeding is something different.

"I heard about the Yuqing Sect matter, couldn’t believe Great Power Luo’s heart is so small!" Master Ren Mu shook his head and said.

He could hardly imagine that a cultivator with such a narrow mind could cultivate to the Great Power Realm.

Li Shiming couldn’t possibly tell him that he had obtained Great Power Luo Yuan’s treasure, the ’Shenxiao Thunder Pearl.’

He was worried that news of the ’Shenxiao Thunder Pearl’ might leak and cause unnecessary trouble.

Though the ’Shenxiao Thunder Pearl’ only benefits Thunder Cultivators, at the Great Power level, using Thunder Skills shouldn’t be difficult.

"Mr. Ren, let’s discuss inside!" Seeing the guest remained outside, Li Shiming smiled and gestured to invite him in.

They passed through the formation and entered the main hall of the cave dwelling.

Yin Shilan had already prepared the Spirit Fruit and stood to bow when Master Ren Mu entered.

"Ren Mu greets Yin Fairy, sorry for the disturbance!" Master Ren Mu hurriedly returned the bow.

Looking at the cave dwelling, Yin Shilan, and Li Shiming, he couldn’t help but feel envious.

Many in the Cultivation World seldom seek Dao companions because cultivation demands most of their time and constant resource seeking.

Finding a Dao companion would take up a cultivator’s time, and more consideration on resources is needed.

Many cultivators stop progressing due to forming a Daoist couple, and such examples are too numerous.

But looking at Li Shiming, not only has he reached the peak Great Cultivator level, he’s also found a Dao companion at such a young age, how could Master Ren Mu not be envious?

"Before we discuss matters, let me brew you a cup of Spiritual Tea!" After seating Master Ren Mu, Li Shiming said with a smile.

He took out a jade box, and a unique tea aroma wafted as he opened it. Then he took out a Fourth Grade Pill Furnace, ready to showcase his best tea brewing skill.

"Is that the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea?" Master Ren Mu stood up involuntarily and asked upon smelling the aroma.

Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea, recently circulated in the Cultivation World as a top-grade Spiritual Tea.

Rumor says only Li Shiming has a small amount of it available, and only a few cultivators in the Cultivation World have tasted it.

Originally, the Spiritual Tea brewed by Li Shiming was already recognized as the top in the Cultivation World, but upon hearing there’s an even better Inquiry Tea, every cultivator yearns for it.

Spiritual Tea holds a special place among cultivators; as a daily drink, it accompanies cultivators from the Qi Refinement Realm throughout their lives.

Even Master Ren Mu, with his broad experience from the Central State Commerce, couldn’t suppress his excitement before the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea.

"Indeed, this is the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea, with only a few portions left. Even if I want to drink some myself, I hesitate!" While brewing tea with the Fourth Grade Pill Furnace, Li Shiming introduced.

Since the first infusion of the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea works best, he wouldn’t waste it for mere indulgence in taste.

He didn’t expect the fame of his Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea to spread this far.

It likely spread from Master Hu or a few other Great Cultivators. Only those have truly tasted the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea, as Sword Elder at Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion shouldn’t have said anything. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Jian Wuwei, due to insufficient cultivation, hasn’t tasted it despite having some of the tea.

This wasn’t a big deal, and Li Shiming didn’t think too much about it.

Soon, he pushed the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea to Master Ren Mu.

Master Ren Mu carefully held the cup, took a gentle sip, and then fell into a state of enlightenment.

Li Shiming gestured to Yin Shilan, and they both exited the main hall.

With Master Ren Mu’s cultivation, he would awaken immediately if anything went wrong despite being in an enlightenment state.

Li Shiming left the main hall to allow Master Ren Mu to enjoy the enlightenment state from the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea to the fullest.

After thirty minutes, Master Ren Mu opened his eyes, joy of realization on his face.

Li Shiming and Yin Shilan returned to their places in the hall.

"Thank you, Mr. Li, this tea helped me immensely!" Master Ren Mu bowed deeply in gratitude.

"Hold the thanks, I invited you for a favor!" Li Shiming helped Master Ren Mu up and said with a smile.

"Mr. Li, feel free to ask, as long as it doesn’t touch the commerce’s secrets, I will do it!" Master Ren Mu assured without even inquiring the nature of the request.

Although it was unclear what benefits he gained from the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea, one thing was certain: the benefits were significant enough for him to make such a guarantee.

This kind of promise could lead Li Shiming to request many things, even extremely dangerous matters, possibly the only way he saw to repay Li Shiming.