Chapter 1077: Chapter 485: Making Friends (Part 3)

On this journey together, Li Yunjing developed a bit of goodwill towards Nangong Yuan.

They were approaching the territory of the Nangong Family, and Li Yunjing needed Nangong Yuan’s help to pass smoothly. There was no need to make things difficult and provoke Nangong Yuan’s displeasure, which would only add trouble.

Through Nangong Yuan’s introduction, Li Yunjing learned that there was a Nascent Soul Realm existence within this clan.

In terms of strength, they were even more formidable than the Fu Family and the Yu Family!

Seeing Fu Chao’s arrogance, one could understand the status of the Fu Family in the Great Ming Cultivation Realm.

The Nangong Family was even more powerful than the Fu Family; wouldn’t they be domineering in their own territory?

At this moment, maintaining a good relationship with Nangong Yuan could reduce some trouble.

Nangong Yuan was not of high status, being a collateral branch of the Nangong Family, but due to his decent talent, he had quite a position within the family.

Li Yunjing found him useful and got along well with him.

At the very least, they could be considered surface-level friends.

"Alas! This journey has been fraught with danger. If it weren’t for Brother Li and the fellow Daoists from the ’Myriad Poison Sect’ helping us, our losses at the Nangong Family would have been great."

Nangong Yuan sighed, narrating slowly.

As for how much sincerity there was, that was up for debate.

"Haha! The four of us plan to pass through ’Youyue Country,’ continue northward to train in the ’Endless Mountain Range,’ and earn some Spirit Stones from you along the way. We can also buy some elixirs for protection. This is a good thing; there’s no need to express gratitude!"

Li Yunjing smiled and said, "Besides, we get along quite well and are friends, so you mustn’t be too courteous!"

These words deeply moved Nangong Yuan. He had thoughts of swaying this expert from the ’Myriad Poison Sect.’

In the world, how could one be without friends?

"Brother Li speaks rightly. It is indeed my fortune to have met Brother Li."

Nangong Yuan showed a genuine smile and said, "In the future, if Brother Li needs anything, as long as I, Nangong Yuan, can achieve it, I will go through fire and water."

As he spoke, he subtly observed Li Yunjing’s reaction.

In his mind, he was constantly calculating and pondering how to further win over this powerful expert from the ’Myriad Poison Sect.’

"Brother Nangong, you’re too kind."

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, with a smile on his face, "The Nangong Family is a formidable force in this region. We will need Brother Nangong’s care."

Li Yunjing casually tossed out this question, intending to test Nangong Yuan’s sincerity.

Nangong Yuan’s heart skipped a beat; he realized Li Wutian had a request.

If he could seize this opportunity to win over Li Wutian and his companions, it would greatly benefit his standing in the family.

"Brother Li, such words are unnecessary! Since we are friends, this isn’t an issue."

Nangong Yuan said with feigned exuberance, "When we return to the family, I will make arrangements to expedite your journey to the ’Endless Mountain Range.’

Internally, he was secretly astounded, "Are the people from the ’Myriad Poison Sect’ mad? A mere Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator dares venture into the ’Endless Mountain Range’?"

However, he was not one to pry excessively, and it wasn’t worth warning them about; thus, he diverted the topic and let Li Yunjing and his companions choose their own fate.

"We are all adults and don’t need others to dissuade us!"

"Thank you, Brother Nangong."

Li Yunjing was secretly delighted but remained calm outwardly, "However, we don’t wish to accept the Nangong Family’s favor for nothing. In the future, if Brother Nangong needs our help, as long as it doesn’t violate our ’Myriad Poison Sect’s’ rules, we will not refuse."

His words were watertight, leaving Nangong Yuan dumbfounded.

"Brother Li is straightforward! I, Nangong Yuan, have indeed made a friend in you."

Nangong Yuan laughed heartily, genuinely pleased.

As he spoke, he fished a Jade Scroll from his sleeve and handed it to Li Yunjing, "This is a map, which might make it easier for you to head to the ’Endless Mountain Range.’"

Li Yunjing accepted the Jade Scroll and explored it with his Divine Sense, discovering it contained geographical details near the ’Celestial Province.’

It even marked some forces and provided brief introductions to some dangerous areas.

"Nangong Yuan, that bastard, is holding back; this is a simplified map!"

Li Yunjing smiled and expressed his gratitude outwardly but cursed Nangong Yuan’s stinginess in his heart.

"Such a generous gift from Brother Nangong, I feel undeserving."

Li Yunjing said.

"Brother Li, think nothing of it."

Nangong Yuan waved his hand, "We have a long road ahead, and it’s only right to help each other."

The two exchanged smiles, seeming intimate on the surface but each harboring secret intentions.

On the side, Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao watched Li Yunjing easily maneuver Nangong Yuan, nearly breaking into laughter.

"This guy is indeed wicked!"

Yu Yunyi and Lv Ruoxi raised their eyebrows at Li Yunjing, silently remarking in their hearts.

"Let’s go! Continue the journey!"

Having reached a preliminary agreement, Nangong Yuan was delighted and waved broadly to signal the convoy to move forward.

But the gains were minimal; as they traveled, he didn’t discover many sources nor grasp the knack of finding ores.

After more than ten days, they finally emerged from the forest and arrived at a plain, where in the distance, a settlement was visible, signifying no apparent dangers were present.

"Phew..."

Almost everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The journey had taken nearly a month, covering more than twenty thousand miles.

This distance was almost equivalent to encircling Earth Star once.

Li Yunjing couldn’t help but secretly marvel; just to traverse the Southern Heaven Continent would take an indeterminate amount of time, not to mention exploring the entire ’Celestial Wave Star.’

"Huh? Are there some bodies ahead?"

Suddenly, Nangong Yuan spotted dozens of corpses scattered helter-skelter ten miles away.

"You, go and take a look."

After a slight hesitation, Nangong Yuan pointed to a hired Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, instructing him to proceed.