Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!

Upon hearing the words "Heavenly Level Cultivation Technique," Qingniao was utterly stunned.

Am I dreaming?

Or has the Heavenly Level Cultivation Technique become as common as cabbages in the ground, easy to pick and choose?

Those are the Heavenly Level Cultivation Techniques that cause chaos whenever they appear!

Any hint of them can stir up the winds and clouds, causing countless deaths, so why do these people speak about them as casually as if they're talking about today's nice weather?

The expressions of those listening around the table are joyous, but... they definitely shouldn't be so calm...

"Oh right, you haven't attended the group lessons since you're new." Jiang Yuan suddenly realized seeing her shocked expression, remembering that ever since she joined the courtyard, she's been busy in Misty Ridge alone or at home clearing land, and everyone happened to be away, so naturally, no one taught.

Bai Yunqi smiled broadly and looked at her, nodding as he explained, "The Venerable Family cares deeply, not only by seeking various cultivation techniques for everyone to learn but also by providing us many opportunities to study. So, good cultivation techniques aren't hidden; once learned, they're shared, which is a unique rule of our courtyard.

Now that you've formed a sibling relationship with the Venerable Family, you're naturally considered a member of the courtyard. In the future, you can also attend lessons and study new cultivation techniques. Remember to share any good techniques you acquire with everyone."

"Do you mean... besides the 'Devouring Technique' you've mastered, you've already been exchanging Heavenly Level Cultivation Techniques?!" Qingniao still couldn't believe her ears, exclaiming, "How can you dare? Isn't it always the case that whoever acquires a Heavenly Level Cultivation Technique hides it for fear of others plotting against them, and if... word gets out?"

Everyone at the dining table looked at her as if she was a fool.

Wan Mingchuan couldn't help but laugh, "How could it spread out? Do you think we would shout it out on the streets?"

"Of course not, I mean..." Qingniao felt something was off, stuttering, "Living in the courtyard naturally means we don't make it public, but if someone ever leaves the courtyard one day..."

"Boom!"

The table erupted with joyful laughter, as if she had told the biggest joke ever.

Yun Mo, transformed into human shape, seriously explained, "My life was saved by the master; he helped me personally avenge a deep hatred; he also sought suitable cultivation techniques for me, allowing me to finally reach the true threshold of cultivation; now even as a mere Foundation Establishment Realm mount, I can live in a Tree House meticulously prepared by the master.

Unless one day I cause a great disaster outside and don't want to implicate the master and others, Yun Mo is the master's mount for a day as long as he lives."

"When I sought refuge with the master..." Wan Mingchuan recalled the events from just a few months ago but felt it was a lifetime ago, "My grandfather, who raised me, had been killed; I was injured, feverish, and oppressed by three major families allied together. The master saved me several times, and at that time, I sought refuge with him completely holding the belief that it was a desperate last resort.

If the master hadn't taken me in, I probably would've dragged one or two old people to die together, and my life would have ended there.

Fortunately, the master not only took me in but also taught me cultivation techniques, healed my injuries, attended to my every need, and helped me avenge myself; he even found my grandfather in the Netherworld, who has now become a Ghost Cultivator!

Oh, the master also helped me solve a huge mess. Even if I were to go out for training in the future, I'd need to be exceptionally heartless to harm the master and my own family!"

Hu Zhile, who had just acquired Linglong Cave and was jubilant, laughed, "Being a Family Immortal with the Venerable Family was an opportunity I fought hard for. As a Family Immortal, it's my duty to shield the Venerable Family from disasters; how could there be any reason to invite trouble?

Besides, following the Venerable Family provides a luxurious life, and Spirit Stones and Elixirs are free to use. The outside world is increasingly chaotic, and with such an Immortal life, who would dislike living comfortably and having a long life?"

"As Family Immortals receiving offerings, there are Heavenly Dao Laws binding us with the Venerable Family; whereas you..." Bai Yunqi, proud as always, certainly would not say, "Even if the Venerable Family were to kick me out in the future, I'd cling on desperately." Instead, he squinted his Snake Eyes and cleverly countered, "If you find family in the future, you'll surely leave the courtyard, so..."

Qingniao waved her small hand, creating afterimages, "No, no, no, no! Absolutely not! After forming a sibling relationship with my brother, he's older and I naturally won't speak nonsense! Besides... if we count it carefully, my life was also saved by my brother, so obviously, I wouldn't set him up."

Saying this, she suddenly realized that everyone in this room had a life-and-death bond with her brother, which explained why they were so united!

"I'm just a puppet that has already acknowledged its master; unless the master... sends me to someone else to re-acknowledge, I will obey every command from the master without defying any of his will." Yun Shu hurriedly expressed loyalty, fearing she would appear useless.

Jiang Yuan wasn't worried about them betraying him; aside from their goodwill being cultivated to a certain level, the system kept them bound.

"Silly sister, what is the purpose of your cultivation?"

Faced with the sudden question, Qingniao replied without hesitation, "Naturally, to pursue the Great Dao, ascend to Immortal and attain longevity!"

"Then there you go," Jiang Yuan smiled, "I maintain fairness among everyone, with no competitive relationships, instead fostering mutual support and teamwork for win-win cooperation. Honestly, I can't think of any reason worth engaging in infighting. There has to be a purpose for leaking Heavenly Level Cultivation Techniques, right? If you learn them for free and then spread them, what's in it for you?"

Qingniao suddenly envied the atmosphere in the courtyard but couldn't quite pin down why; perhaps she hadn't encountered such good companions in her past life, so she always felt such open relationships were unreal.

"Little Bai, arrange a time to teach the cultivation techniques, preferably choosing ones everyone can use first." Jiang Yuan concluded, "Zhile and the others have gained a lot, and after the meal, I plan to go to Carefree City to talk with Daoist Friend Xie, and you should come along; let's hear about his pursuit of top-tier Demon Beasts.

Also, Yun Shu, what's your progress?"

Finally, it was her turn to report on her achievements, and she cleared her throat seriously to reply, "I've been living in Cloud City these past days, and the city is lively both day and night; the shops conduct honest business.

But one thing, the spirit medicine stores in the city are strictly classified, and to gather all the dozen spirit medicines on the master's pill formula, it might require visiting seven or eight stores. Each store sells and buys, with their own sources of spirit medicines.

If we want to open a shop that exclusively buys spirit medicines, with a relatively mixed variety, we'll likely need to offer slightly higher prices at first, or it'd be hard to attract business."

Saying this, Yun Shu took out a stack of papers she had prepared and handed them over, "These are the spirit medicine sales and purchase prices I've recorded over the past few days, master please review."

Many hands make light work, and it's certainly easier to accomplish tasks. Jiang Yuan glanced over it and found her listing clear and detailed.

The same spirit medicine had notable price differences between different grades, but since it's just text without any actual items, the system's appraisal couldn't be used.

"Money isn't an issue; the prices for these ordinary-grade spirit medicines are reasonable too." He raised his head and looked at the puppet, asking, "The question is, without systematic learning, can you differentiate the quality of spirit medicines?"