You could say that following the Shenxiao Dao Sect ensures the leader eats meat, and the followers at least have soup.

Some stronger followers even get to taste the meat.

Many of the cultivators sipping tea in the teahouse are from various clans and sects, stationed at the Transverse Mountain Range.

During breaks, they would enter the city to enjoy the peaceful city life.

After finishing a pot of tea, Li Yunjing and Fu Chao were about to leave when a commotion suddenly arose outside the teahouse.

"Have you heard? A 'Smoke Rain Tower' just opened in the city!"

"Yes, I heard the ladies of the 'Smoke Rain Tower' are stunningly beautiful!"

"Haha! It's great, isn't it? You'd never think that the rigid folks of the Shenxiao Dao Sect would allow a Smoke Rain Tower to take root in the City of Glory!"

"It's about time! The desire for beauty and food is a natural human trait! How can it be forcibly suppressed?"

"Tonight, I'm ready to spend extravagantly!"

"Haha! Brother, I've heard the ladies at the 'Smoke Rain Tower' are pricey! It's a notorious money pit!"

"I can't worry about that now! I've been abstinent for over a decade!"

"Hahaha!"

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Outside the teahouse, the laughter of various men intertwined as they chatted about the ladies of the 'Smoke Rain Tower'.

Hearing the name 'Smoke Rain Tower', Li Yunjing couldn't help but feel a jolt, and his thoughts were instantly drawn back to many years ago.

The peerless beauty, Liu Ruyan, once had an unforgettable connection with him.

Her voice and laughter seemed to appear before him, yet time had flown by, and she had disappeared for years, with no news.

Li Yunjing couldn't pretend not to be concerned!

Suddenly hearing about a branch of 'Smoke Rain Tower' opening here, he had the urge to go see it for himself.

In his heart, Li Yunjing felt that maybe in the City of Glory, he might meet her again?

Fu Chao noticed Li Yunjing's distracted expression and couldn't help but ask, "Li Yunjing, what's wrong with you? Why do you look like this just hearing about 'Smoke Rain Tower'? Could it be you also want to check it out?"

As he spoke, Fu Chao's expression turned exceedingly sly.

This young master had always been a playboy, much more so than Li Yunjing.

Within the Shenxiao Dao Sect, he had to consider his image, but outside the sect, he was shameless, never refusing any woman who came his way.

Now, with his brother having such thoughts, Fu Chao naturally wanted to bring Li Yunjing along for some fun!

"What kind of look is that?"

Li Yunjing snapped back to reality and, seeing Fu Chao's sly expression, immediately understood what he was thinking.

Li Yunjing couldn't help but shake his head and said lightly, "It's nothing, just thinking about some past memories."

"Stop pretending! Every man has some thoughts! How can home flowers compare to wild ones?"

Fu Chao chuckled, patting Li Yunjing on the shoulder, "But seriously, the 'Smoke Rain Tower' has a big reputation, and the forces behind it are said to be unfathomable. Should we go have a look?"

"Alright! Let's first check out the market! When evening comes, we'll visit the 'Smoke Rain Tower'!"

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment, with a complicated look in his eyes.

He didn't want to get involved in such romantic matters, but the appearance of 'Smoke Rain Tower' stirred something within him.

The whereabouts of Liu Ruyan had always been a lingering concern in his heart.

This time, he wanted to confirm if Liu Ruyan was safe!

"Haha, that's more like it!"

Fu Chao immediately became excited, rubbing his hands, "It's been a long time since we brothers relaxed, tonight we'll experience the ladies of the 'Smoke Rain Tower'!"

He had no idea about Li Yunjing's true thoughts; he just thought Yunjing was feeling pent-up due to prolonged cultivation, hence decided to turn to the ladies of 'Smoke Rain Tower'.

But that's normal!

They're all junior cultivators, how could they sever themselves completely from earthly desires?

There's nothing wrong with Li Yunjing wanting to have some fun!

The two of them, harboring anticipation, went to the various shops in the market to see the goods being sold.

Currently, the largest shop in the City of Glory is the Treasure Pavilion.

Apart from the Treasure Pavilion, dozens of stores have opened gradually on this street.

These shops are backed by various clans and sects; it's impossible for Shenxiao Dao Sect not to offer benefits if they want to use these forces.

Isn't that right!

The City of Glory is a treasure land, isn't it?

It's a commercial blank slate, right?

Since the City of Glory has been opened up, why not give out a shop to each?

That's why the City of Glory has grown so bustling!

These shops gather nearly all the resources available for sale in the Great Ming Cultivation Realm.

Shenxiao Dao Sect provides protection for these shops; they only require the shops to pay an annual rent.

It's a great benefit given by Shenxiao Dao Sect to the various clans and sects.

Leveraging these benefits, various powerful groups circulate resources from the Transverse Mountain Range and the Great Ming Cultivation Realm, earning them substantial profits.

Li Yunjing and Fu Chao strolled through the market of the City of Glory, flanked by shops on either side, with people bustling about in a lively scene. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Signs glittered in the sunlight, and the air was filled with the enticing aromas of spirit grass, elixirs, and magical artifacts, refreshing the spirit.

"This City of Glory truly is a treasure land!"

Fu Chao couldn't help but exclaim, "I only knew it as a major hub of the Northern Domain before, but I didn't expect it to grow so prosperous."

"It's indeed a brilliant move."

Li Yunjing nodded, his gaze sweeping across the shops lining the streets, and said softly, "Opening up the City of Glory and attracting various clans and sects not only turns this place into a resource hub but also draws in various factions, achieving multiple benefits at once."