296: Million Contributions

On the summit of Mingyue Peak, clouds and mist swirled around the secluded pavilions.

The atmosphere was no longer heavy; instead, it had become much more relaxed.

Lin Jingyu refilled Zhan Tai Mingyue's spiritual tea cup, mentioning casually, "Brother Zhan Tai, have you ever heard of a Cultivator named Fei Yangyang within the Qinglan Sect?"

"Oh? Fei Yangyang?" Hearing this, Zhan Tai Mingyue raised an eyebrow, showing a hint of surprise. "You actually know him?"

"It seems Brother Zhan Tai knows this person?"

Lin Jingyu's expression brightened. This was easier than expected.

Since Fei Yangyang had given him such a large sum of Contribution Points, he definitely needed to thank him in person.

A look of understanding appeared on Zhan Tai Mingyue's face, which then turned solemn. He gently rubbed the warm teacup, pondered for a moment, and then slowly began to speak:

"Brother Jingyu, you must know that my Qinglan Sect has been established for several millennia and has a profound Foundation. However, it is not a monolithic entity, aside from the Sect itself.

There are also many affiliated or coexisting Cultivation Families and hidden Schools, intertwined, which together form one of the Four Great Powers of Chiyan Prefecture in the Eastern Spirit Nation."

Lin Jingyu nodded, "I've heard a little."

He recalled the Liu Family and Zhong Family of the Southeast Market Town, as well as the Qin Family and Feng Family behind Miaoling Pavilion. These Families were considered local magnates, but compared to the powers within the Qinglan Sect, they were likely just minor players.

Zhan Tai Mingyue continued:

"Fei Yangyang comes from just such a Family—the Qinglan Fei Family.

The Legacy of this Family is so ancient that it predates the founding of the Qinglan Sect by over a millennium, and they have had Nascent Soul experts guarding them through every generation.

It is said that their ancestors once produced a Great Cultivator above the Nascent Soul stage, and their heritage is unfathomably deep.

The Fei Family has lived for generations in the 'Ten Thousand Scroll Mountain' deep within the Sect. Although nominally affiliated with the Qinglan Sect, they actually possess great autonomy, and even the high-level members of the Sect find it difficult to interfere easily with their internal Family affairs."

He paused, his tone carrying a trace of subtle apprehension:

"Most members of the Fei Family are... somewhat peculiar in nature. They dislike excessive contact with the outside world and are particularly averse to outsiders entering their clan territory, the 'Ten Thousand Scroll Mountain'.

They have studied Formations, Talismans, and divination techniques for generations, and their achievements in these specialized Daos are considered unparalleled within the Sect.

Fei Yangyang was originally just an ordinary direct lineage Disciple, and his Spiritual Root was not outstanding.

He has a restless nature and enjoys traveling, but due to his special identity, few within the Sect know his true background, and few dare to provoke him."

Lin Jingyu's heart trembled. A Nascent Soul Family!

Their Legacy predates the Qinglan Sect! No wonder Fei Yangyang could casually produce a heavy item like a talisman treasure, and even leave behind a massive sum of one hundred thousand Contribution Points in advance.

The favor of saving Fei Yangyang was indeed much heavier than he had realized.

"So that's how it is." Lin Jingyu's expression remained calm.

"Brother Zhan Tai, do you know where he is now?"

Zhan Tai Mingyue shook his head, frowning slightly:

"This is precisely why I was so solemn just now. About three months ago, the Fei Family's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor personally emerged.

He directly announced Fei Yangyang as the core direct successor of the Fei Family.

The Fei Family sent many people to search for him and even issued a search mission. The entire Qinglan Sect was speculating about what had happened at the time.

After all, the Fei Family Old Ancestor is a Great Cultivator who achieved the Dao through heavenly divination.

Later, it was said that he was found outside the Sect, the search mission was canceled, and there has been no news since then."

"Brother Zhan Tai, do you know how I might contact the Fei Family to inquire about him?" Lin Jingyu asked.

The worry in his heart calmed down, as Fei Yangyang, being the core of the Family, should be fine.

However, he should definitely solidify this connection. If possible, a personal visit might be worthwhile.

Zhan Tai Mingyue looked deeply at Lin Jingyu, seemingly seeing through his thoughts:

"You intend to seek him out? Since you have this intention, I will help you.

I have met a Fei Family Elder who manages external affairs a few times. I can write a letter for you explaining the reason, and perhaps you can get an audience.

But whether you can get any information, or even step into the Ten Thousand Scroll Mountain, will depend on your own destiny. There is a 'Ten Directions Cloud Evolution Formation' in front of the Fei Family gate.

If one is not recognized by the Fei Family and wishes to enter the mountain gate, they must rely on their own ability to break through it. This Formation is profound and sufficient to block the vast majority of Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"Ten Directions Cloud Evolution Formation?" A flicker of interest crossed Lin Jingyu's eyes. "Thank you, Brother Zhan Tai. I am already extremely grateful for this connection. As for that Formation, what harm is there in trying to break through it?"

After the conversation concluded, Lin Jingyu stood up to bid farewell.

After leaving Zhan Tai Mingyue's Mingyue Peak.

Lin Jingyu then flew toward the Scripture Pavilion, one of the core areas of the Qinglan Sect.

The Scripture Pavilion was situated atop a solitary peak shrouded in clouds and mist. The entire peak was enveloped by a vast Formation, Spiritual Qi permeated the air, and various colored streaks of light flew in and out occasionally.

The pavilion itself was not magnificent; instead, it was built entirely of dark cyan gigantic stones, appearing ancient and weathered, exuding an aura of accumulated history and the profound essence of vast knowledge.

After presenting his Inner Sect Disciple Token and paying ten Contribution Points as the entrance fee, Lin Jingyu stepped into the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion.

The view suddenly opened up. The internal space was much vaster than it appeared from the outside, clearly utilizing a clever Spatial Expansion Formation.

On rows of towering bookshelves, countless Jade Slips, Animal Skin Scrolls, and Thread-bound Ancient Texts were neatly categorized, shimmering with spiritual light, a sight that made one dizzy with wonder.

Many Disciples stood quietly among them, either consulting the items with their Divine Sense or discussing in low voices, the atmosphere solemn.

Lin Jingyu did not linger in the low-grade Cultivation Technique area, walking directly up the stairs toward the higher floors.

According to the rules of the Scripture Pavilion, the higher the floor, the higher the grade of the Cultivation Techniques stored, and the required authority and Contribution Points increase geometrically.

Upon reaching the fourth floor, the environment immediately became much quieter. There were only a handful of Disciples browsing here, each possessing a profound aura, and all were at least Late Stage Qi Refining elites.

The guardian of this floor was a white-haired old man, seemingly dozing with his eyes closed, his aura vast as an abyss or sea. Lin Jingyu could not perceive his specific cultivation level, but knew he must be a Sect Senior, so he respectfully bowed before entering.

His goal was clear: he headed straight for the area marked "Thunder Attribute Cultivation Techniques." After some searching.

His gaze finally settled on an Advanced Legacy Jade Slip housed within an independent Crystal Pillar, completely wrapped in Purple Lightning and emitting heart-stopping fluctuations.

Below the Jade Slip was a Plaque inscribed with:

Nine Heavens Thunder Canon (Upper Section)

Grade: Sect Suppressing Level.

Summary: Supreme method of the Ancient Thunder Dao, deriving thunder using the Five Elements, pointing directly to the Origin. The Upper Section includes the cultivation methods for the first five stages and corresponding Basic Thunder Methods.

Cultivation requires possessing a Thunder Spiritual Root or extremely high Thunder Dao Talent. Those with weak resolve should not practice it, as they are easily subject to the Thunder Method Backlash, resulting in the destruction of body and soul.

Exchange Requirement: Inner Sect Disciple authority, One Million Contribution Points.

"One Million Contribution Points!" Lin Jingyu's eye twitched slightly. Even though he currently possessed a huge sum of one hundred and ten thousand, it seemed insignificant in the face of this million-point astronomical price.

Moreover, this was only the Upper Section. Who knew how many Contribution Points the Lower Section would cost?

Just moments ago, he felt he had plenty of Contribution Points, but now he suddenly felt they were insufficient.