Of course, there are also people who keep their distance from him.

For example, the Shang Mountain Sect in Shan State had a conflict with Yue Fazhong when he was in Chang'an. Plus, Shen Sanyou's Netherworld Sect did not get along with the Shang Mountain Sect, so they were not bothered with him.

This is how it is when mingling in the pugilistic world.

You are bound to have friends, and also enemies.

And all of this falls into the eyes of those who are observant.

In the battle at Shu King Palace, he was already famous across the land, and now those who engage with him are all from the power of the Mystical Sect, prompting many people's internal assessments.

For instance, the Earth Dragon from the Tongtian Sect is watching silently from afar, with a gloomy face but a hint of fear in his eyes...

Also, there is Mei Mountain Sect's Tang Jiu, who was extremely impressive the day before.

This short and stout elder looked at Li Yan in the crowd, pondered for a moment, then walked over, smiling as he cupped his hands and said, "Young Hero Li, I am Tang Jiu from Mei Mountain, it's an honor to meet you..."

The surrounding people of the Mystical Sect understood and knew they had things to discuss, so they found excuses to scatter one by one.

Li Yan also smiled and cupped his fists, saying, "Greetings, Elder Tang, I have received President Zou's letter, seeing your cheerful appearance, I presume the matter is mostly resolved?"

"Luck was on our side, Lord Pei helped out."

Tang Jiu laughed heartily and then seriously said, "Although the matter has been resolved, Young Hero Li was willing to lend a hand, which was an honor. Our Mei Mountain Sect never treats friends poorly, please accept this item."

With that, he retrieved a booklet from his chest.

Li Yan took the booklet, and saw the words "Mei Mountain Firearms Manual" written on it. He asked with some doubt, "Forgive my shallow learning, this book appears to be newly written?"

Tang Jiu looked around and, not bothering to conceal it, said, "Since our Mei Mountain created the Firearms Technique, Daoists from all over the Divine State have come together to explore and research it."

"Our Mei Mountain is not narrow-minded, but unfortunately outside sects cannot learn the techniques unless they worship at the altar of our ancestors."

"But there is no shortage of talent in the Divine State, these are the thoughts contributed by Daoists from all walks, perhaps in the near future, his sect will be able to learn this technique."

"I heard that the Twelve Primordial Spirits excel in using firearms, so I am gifting the 'Mei Mountain Firearms Manual', hoping everyone makes great achievements..."

This statement immediately drew everyone's attention.

Li Yan quickly understood their intentions.

During the first day's conference, although the Mei Mountain Sect made a splash and joined the court entering the Ministry of War, with a bright future ahead, they also offended quite a few fellow Mystical Sect members.

This move aims to demonstrate the generosity of the Mei Mountain Sect and also to win favor.

As expected, there will surely be people tempted by this.

And this booklet is bound to be distributed in many copies.

On the road of firearms technique, the Mei Mountain Sect has already walked the smooth path, occupying an innate advantage, even if others develop a method, they can still borrow it, remaining dominant.

No matter how you look at it, it is a profit.

Sure enough, someone immediately came over eagerly to engage in conversation.

Li Yan didn't mind, retreating to one side to examine the booklet.

Upon opening the first page, it explained the origins of this book.

As Tang Jiu said, it gathers the efforts of many mystical experts, some of whom are quite renowned.

Li Yan quickly browsed through a few pages.

The first volume was titled "Firearms Form Chapter":

"Firearms borrow the ferocity of metal and fire externally, and contain the changes of Yin Yang internally. Mei Mountain's Nine Refinements Method: Nitrate and sulfur as the bone, vermillion as the soul; lead and mercury transform into fiend, Thunder Talisman as the lead. When constructing cannons, the Twenty-Eight Stars should be engraved on the chamber, and the fire-avoiding pattern inscribed on the base..."

So that's how it is!

Li Yan understood much at once.

The new style of firearms they acquired, even if custom-made, followed a traditional style, and to perform firearms technique, one must have the corresponding firearms integrated with the crafting method of Magic Artifact.

Volume Two is "Fire Control and Divine Communication", discussing the speculations and thoughts on firearms technique, Volume Three is "Mechanical Manipulation Technique Chapter", Volume Four is "Array Formation and Military Strategy Chapter", only a few lines are written, likely hidden away.

After all, these matters relate to the military status of Mei Mountain.

Such good stuff!

Li Yan praised internally and soon felt the heavy breath beside him.

It was Sha Lifei, staring intensely at the booklet, seemingly glued to it.

Li Yan chuckled silently and handed the book to him, "Old Sha, this thing is probably most useful to you."

Sha Lifei didn't hesitate, grabbed it, sat on a large stone, and quickly became absorbed.

At that moment, several Daoists from Shangqing Palace appeared.

Leading them was Ling Yun, his Daoist robe fluttering in the wind, smiling as he performed the Daoist salute, "Fellow Daoists and seniors have waited long, and probably don't want to hear my empty words, let's follow the old rules, the orthodox goes first."

This is the usual rule for the Treasure Opening Assembly.

The court purchases a portion first, and the Assistant Minister of Rites, Pei Zongti, left this morning, indicating that when Qingcheng sorted the treasury last night, the Ministry of Industry's list had been prepared.

Next, it's the major mystical sects.

Only what's left will be available to the Magic Veins, and finally the small sects and households.

The Mystical Sect all have their own rules.

Mystical Sect orthodox has its status, naturally, with many privileges.

After saying this, Ling Yun produced a list and, reading it out one by one, smiled, "These Daoists may go ahead as well."

The names on it were equally impressive.

For instance, a Fengshui master, though alone, holds an extraordinary position, many Magic Veins invite him for Fengshui issues...

Or a few men, who seem inconspicuous at first glance but are from distinguished backgrounds, backed by the Ten Grandmasters of the Divine State...

Li Yan was among them.

Unlike during the Hua Mountain event, this time no one objected to Li Yan's inclusion, even considering it fitting.

After all, everyone had witnessed the earlier scene.

"You go ahead, I won't enter."

Sha Lifei waved his hand, "I wouldn't understand anything after entering, this thing is priceless to me."

Li Yan did not insist, watching Wu Ba eating a peach nearby, letting him stay to accompany Sha Lifei.

After that, he proceeded with Wang Daoxuan and Lv San to enter Shangqing Palace.

The treasure location was in the west Mixed Element Pavilion.

This place originally served as Qingcheng Mountain's site for scripture storage and teachings. Now arranged, with large scripture banners hanging down on the exterior and candlelight illuminating bright.

Like Hua Mountain, once inside the hall, Divine Skills were sealed again.

Li Yan looked up and saw in the hall, eight Golden Silk Phoebe pillars adorned with Coiling Dragon Scales had a bluish-black patina, and the gilded Tai Chi Diagram in the center of the ceiling reflected like a living entity under nine hundred and ninety-nine Everlasting Lamps.

The entire hall was illuminated brightly by these lamps.

Li Yan knew these items seemed decorative but were actually array formations to prevent people from acting rashly within the hall or using spells to steal.

In the center of the hall, there was a Bronze Eight Trigrams Platform.

Master Chen Kongzi had gone to send off Pei Zongti, and was not in the hall.

Qingcheng's Elder Zhu Qingzi hosted, holding a Green Jade Bell with solemnity, flanked by eight Qingcheng Sword Guards, all with Peach Wood Swords wrapped with the "Five Mountains Qi Suppression Talisman".

"Fellow Daoists."

This old Daoist said indifferently, "Mixed Element Pavilion consists of three layers of pavilions. The first layer displays spiritual materials, the second layer Magic Artifact, the third layer ancient books and secret rolls, each layer is guarded with 'Eight Trigrams Locking Spirit Array' to prevent spying."

"Our Qingcheng Master has just ascended, due to the busy affairs and the plight of Chengdu Prefecture, therefore not hosting an ascension ceremony, as an apology, each of you can use the 'Heavenly Master Golden Talisman' to purchase three spiritual materials at cost price."

Then, he nodded to the side.

Immediately, several Daoists carried trays and filed out, revealing gilded copper talisman plates on them.

"Master Chen Kongzi is considerate."

Having received such a benefit, everyone expressed their gratitude.

They were not surprised, after the battle at Chengdu Shu King Palace and Cheng Jianxin's demise, the situation in Shu would change as well.

Compared to the ascension ceremony, Chen Kongzi has more critical issues to attend to.

Just like this time, Emei, the nominal mystical leader of Shu, surprisingly didn't send anyone, presumably due to numerous troubles.

After all, despite his age, Cheng Jianxin's reputation and network were substantial, now gone, posing a trial for Qingcheng Mountain.

This Treasure Opening Assembly could also boost Qingcheng's strength considerably.

However, the tug-of-war among the Shu mystical orthodox, they couldn't say much, only accepted the gifts and played ignorant.

The orthodox members all came with tasks, wasted no words, heading directly to their targets.

Having experienced the Hua Mountain Treasure Opening Assembly, Li Yan was no novice; he signaled Wang Daoxuan to explore the gold vault for treasures while he led Lv San straight to the Spirit Wood Area.

Here, Divine Skills were sealed.

But Lv San could hear the language of birds, beasts, and plants, coupled with his cultivation of the "Zhilan Scripture," his ability to judge spirit wood was likely clearer than even Qingcheng disciples.

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