188: Father, mother, and beloved return to the capital together!

Li Shengyuan pondered for a moment, then smiled, "Shanhai Pass remains safe, thanks to everyone's efforts during this time."

"How about this! Anyone who participated in defending Shanhai Pass can enter the Heavenly Tribulation Dojo to cultivate at any time, regardless of their current cultivation level; they can enter it in the future as well."

"As for fellow cultivators from other regions, they will have to pay some price... Perhaps a treasure worth a third-grade item, be it a natural treasure, a spiritual elixir, or a magical artifact. If they find it too expensive, they can certainly turn around and leave!"

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief; this level of contribution was completely acceptable.

They all nodded in unison, responding, "We thank Lord Li for benefiting the cultivators of Great Qian!"

Li Shengyuan then continued, "I have another requirement!"

"All third-grade cultivators who cultivate inside and undergo their Heavenly Tribulation must do so here, providing a continuous stream of Heavenly Tribulation power to the Dojo, so that it does not dry up and prevent future cultivators from cultivating! In the long run, this place can even form a Heavenly Tribulation Great Wall to block the invasion of Demon Barbarians from Outside the Pass."

"Furthermore, it can offer discounts to future disciples of their own sects."

Everyone exchanged glances, then responded in unison, "We have no objections."

Li Shengyuan smiled and nodded, "Then I wish you all successful breakthroughs here, smooth tribulations, and an easy entry into the second-grade realm!"

"We borrow Lord Li's auspicious words," everyone responded with cupped hands.

Anyway, they here felt it was fine; even if those who came later felt it wasn't worth it, they would still have to follow the rules!

"I can also tell you a small secret: cultivating here and then breaking through to undergo tribulation will cause the Heavenly Tribulation power to share commonalities with the Heavenly Tribulation power in the Dojo!" Li Shengyuan said with a light chuckle.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and Li Shengyuan continued, "In other words, after cultivating here for a long time and getting used to the Heavenly Tribulation power of this place, it will be much easier to undergo tribulation, increasing the probability of successful tribulation. As for the specifics, you can experience it yourselves and then discuss it!"

Those who could speak were all successful in their tribulations; if they failed, well, they would meet again below...

However, as soon as he said this, it completely ignited everyone's passion, and a buzz of discussion immediately arose on the scene.

"The Heavenly Tribulation Dojo actually has this kind of effect?!"

"Cultivating here can increase the success rate of tribulation; this is a supreme treasure land! Quickly, tell my senior brother to come cultivate here too!"

"No, I need to quickly go in and find a good spot for secluded cultivation. Soon, more and more powerful cultivators will come here, so I don't want all the good spots to be taken!"

"Yes, yes, yes, a treasure worth a third-grade item. I happen to have an unused third-grade treasured saber here..."

"..."

All the third-grade cultivators present had already started rummaging through their storage rings for their hidden treasures. Third-grade treasures were very valuable even to third-grade powerful cultivators.

But to find a good spot in the Tribulation Dojo, they were going all out...

Since Li Shengyuan said it could increase the probability of tribulation, it must be true!

"Lord Li, please accept it quickly. I can't wait to go inside and cultivate."

"Yes, yes, I have several third-grade treasures here. Pick whichever one you like..."

Looking at the third-grade treasures being offered, Li Shengyuan was dazzled.

There were over a dozen people who participated in guarding Shanhai Pass, but there were now over thirty third-grade cultivators here. Even if half of them took out third-grade treasures, that would be a very valuable fortune!

As for the third-grade cultivators who participated in guarding Shanhai Pass, after bidding farewell to Li Shengyuan, they had already flown towards the Tribulation Dojo amidst the envious gazes of others.

Li Shengyuan felt a headache coming on and could only say to everyone, "Everyone, regarding the payment for the Tribulation Dojo, please go to General Li Mu. He is the Great General guarding the North here, and everything concerning the Dojo will be managed by him from now on!"

Li Mu, who had been smiling, suddenly had his smile freeze.

Seeing nearly twenty third-grade cultivators looking at him with fiery, eager gazes, Li Mu felt his scalp tingle. He finally understood how Li Shengyuan had felt just now.

He could only wave to everyone and say, "Everyone, don't rush. One by one. It's very spacious inside, definitely not crowded, and everyone will have a spot..."

Li Shengyuan, meanwhile, chuckled to himself and returned to the Li family courtyard with his mother, Wenren Qingxuan, and his confidantes like Yue Xiyan, beginning to enjoy their leisurely and comfortable days.

The spacious Li family courtyard became lively for the first time.

Each confidante had her own unique charm, and their faces were all wreathed in smiles.

"Mother, have you and Father really decided to return to the capital with us?" Li Shengyuan asked, looking at his mother with pleasant surprise.

Wenren Qingxuan nodded, gently stroking Li Shengyuan's head with a touch of tenderness, and said softly, "Yes, it seems there's nothing major happening in the Northern Territory for now. The Demon Barbarians are no longer a significant threat. With Sect Master Fang, your Uncle Fan You, and so many third-grade cultivators from various places here, even if powerful cultivators from the Demonic Cult arrive, they won't be able to stir up any trouble. Your father also needs to return and report in person to His Majesty, to clarify the current situation in the Northern Territory and Outside the Pass."

"Moreover, we've been away from home for almost two years. It's time to visit your grandfather and pay respects to your grandmother. Xinghe and Tangtang, those two little ones, must have grown up too..."

Wenren Qingxuan's eyes were filled with tenderness.

Li Shengyuan's face was also wreathed in smiles. "It's really great that we can go back together. Grandfather and the others miss you all very much..."

Wenren Qingxuan nodded, then took Yue Xiyan's jade hand and said with a narrowed smile, "When the time comes, Xiyan and Mengmeng, you two, master and disciple, should come back to the capital with us for a visit. You haven't been to the Li family yet."

"Mm, okay..."

Yue Xiyan and Yue Qingmeng, master and disciple, nodded, their ears simultaneously turning red. They didn't know why, but they felt a mix of anticipation and shyness.

Was this like visiting the family before marriage?

Knowing they were thin-skinned, Li Shengyuan interjected, "Mother, after leaving the capital, I plan to visit Yuehua Palace with Xiyan and Mengmeng on the way, and then return to the capital."

"That's how it should be, that's how it should be..." Wenren Qingxuan nodded with a smile, "You should indeed go and meet the elders!"

"No, since we're going to Yuehua Palace, I need to arrange some meeting gifts. It wouldn't be good to go empty-handed for the first meeting..."

"Son, take good care of them, understand!"

Li Shengyuan smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, they are my people. Do you really need to worry about them!"

Wenren Qingxuan chuckled as she left, leaving only Li Shengyuan and his confidantes.

Li Shengyuan smiled and took Yue Xiyan's jade hand, gently squeezing it.

Yue Xiyan and Yue Qingmeng's jade faces became even hotter.

Are we really meeting the family?

This feeling is so strange...

Although Yue Xiyan's cultivation was high and she was the Palace Master, there were still many older elders with higher seniority in Yuehua Palace.

They had all reached fourth-grade cultivation but were never able to break through to third-grade. As they gradually aged, it became even more impossible to break through, so they could only stay in Yuehua Palace to retire.

Among these people, some had watched Yue Xiyan grow up.

Five days later.

After Li Mu transferred all matters here to Fan You's management, he and Li Shengyuan boarded the sky abyss battleship!

This was the name Li Shengyuan gave it. After Ye Hangzhou left, it had been completely taken over by him.

After more than a year, Li Shengyuan finally embarked on the journey back to the capital...