Chapter 1000: Chapter 1000

He always felt that Old Yang wanted to hide something, delay time, and at the same time, fish for information.

Several days later, Yu Ziqing went to receive Chu Ye and his entourage.

The two deans, dozens of workers, plus two Dao Guardians, with logistics handled by two Eighth Tier controllers made up over a hundred people.

The team was much larger than Yu Ziqing had expected.

They didn't even come to scout first, just arrived directly, leaving Yu Ziqing unsure whether this trust was brought by Dragon Tiger Daoist or Old Yang.

But it must have been Dragon Tiger Daoist to say it out loud.

Yu Ziqing led the group into the Grotto Heaven.

Feeling the dense spiritual energy within the Grotto Heaven and the divine light hanging from its center, Chu Ye felt relieved.

Just looking at it once, there was at least a four or five percent chance it would be reliable.

However, precisely because of this, Chu Ye, along with the dean brought by Chu Ye, glanced at Yu Ziqing with a somewhat strange look. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝕟𝕖𝕥

"Concerning everyone's future path, even if it cannot have the decisive power to change fate, it remains crucial.

This place was left by an elder, with several seniors in secluded cultivation. This Grotto Heaven is also completely yielded.

They all agreed to come and research, but we hope that everyone, during normal times, will not disturb from the outside."

"As you should." The crowd's expression turned solemn, and they immediately saluted across the air, honoring the high virtues of the seniors here.

Such a Grotto Heaven, within any faction, would never let outsiders come.

Even those who come here only for research can enjoy the benefits of this Grotto Heaven in daily life.

Without Qi Refinement, they can also be nourished and strengthen their foundation.

Those who managed to come either hadn't completed Qi Refinement, or were Great Cultivators, or had big shots nearby, so not afraid of the drawbacks of excessive spiritual energy.

While chatting here, Old Yang transformed into human form and stepped across the sky.

"This is a senior here, by the surname Xiong. It is because this senior feels his energy is limited and strength is insufficient that he wants to invite you all.

In fact, I previously only went to Langya Institute to invite you. My intention was that for such a major matter, I also wanted to invite seniors from Lihuo Institute to join us and pool our wisdom and efforts."

Yu Ziqing paused, glanced at Chu Ye and the other dean.

Neither reacted, but some workers did, although their reactions were not too important.

Moreover, they shouldn't have been too daft in cultivation to remain silent as the dean hasn't spoken yet.

Yu Ziqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The competition between Lihuo Institute and Langya Institute was fierce but hadn't reached the stage of targeting people instead of problems.

Still, just hearing the other party's name might naturally cause dissatisfaction.

Once confirming no strong aversion here, Yu Ziqing pondered about inviting some people from Lihuo Institute.

Or perhaps wait until they start researching, then ask them for a list.

Initial exchanges were started by Old Yang; Yu Ziqing listened for a while, initially able to understand, but later became confused as they discussed matters of alchemy.

He didn't understand how the spiritual essence of a Grotto Heaven related to formations associated with alchemy.

But seeing Old Yang and the other two's intense discussion seemed like they were confirming their first major research direction.

He secretly looked at the attending workers, finding that upon hearing this, they mostly had the same expression as him.

Serious faces, furrowed brows, appeared contemplative and somewhat enlightened.

A few professionals seriously took notes.

Yu Ziqing sighed with relief, realizing he wasn't the only one losing track; he decided to leave.

He was uncultured and saw no reason to be a laborer here.

As for everything else, there was no need for him to handle it.

They brought their own logistics; if materials were needed, they had stock, and if not, don't ask him.

I've given you an opportunity for timeless fame, yet you want me to include meals, accommodation, and expenses?

Those bold enough to ask would get a blunt refusal from me, saying to dream on; if they want anything, they should find a way themselves.

Otherwise, why go through such great effort, traveling long distances, and invite the dean?

Not spend Langya Institute's budget but save Emperor Qian's money?

Yu Ziqing didn't bother at all, knowing that as long as Chu Ye confirmed initially, Langya Institute would probably hurry to provide funds and materials.

As long as there were results, Langya Institute would claim part of the credit, enough to make a grand announcement and celebrate all year around.

These years, Langya Institute exposed many flaws but few achievements. Surely, it needed such a spectacular breakthrough to reshape its reputation.

In a month's time, this group of big shots seemingly did nothing but produced a meticulous feasibility report.

Proving that the matter indeed has a considerable chance, only tough and troublesome.

The first step was to capture all the spiritual essence of the Grotto Heaven and create a formation, equivalent to duplicating a Grotto Heaven.

Once succeeding in the first step, they'd slowly improve.

Equivalent to proving that a small sun can indeed be man-made, now they need to complete the first ignition attempt.

Yu Ziqing received the report and quietly stepped out, carrying the list given by Chu Ye and another list secretly given by Old Yang.

Old Yang's list concerned capabilities needed, while Chu Ye's list focused not only on abilities but also on reliability.

Comparing the two yielded a general range.

Yu Ziqing set foot in Dali, greatly improving his confidence in recruiting people from Lihuo Institute.

Yu Ziqing courteously submitted a greeting letter to Wen Lingyou, quietly awaiting a response.

Yu Ziqing visited Dali quite frequently, building relationships, but they were minimal; comparatively, he certainly trusted Chu Ye more.