Thus, Li Qingyun simply couldn't be bothered to give even a perfunctory effort. He would rather spend the time going through a few more papers.
Sun Chuantao was actually quite similar; compared to those competing in refining elixirs and vying for management duties, he too just helped in grading exams, cultivated some Dao Seeds, and saved up contributions to exchange for cultivation resources, primarily for the sake of his own cultivation level. Thus, he could also engage with Li Qingyun.
Like them, those in the Hidden Immortal Sect who only focus on personal cultivation constitute the vast majority in Penglai, and even among the Profound Sect.
Unless it's a major sect calamity or a direct mandate from the Sect Leader, they'd typically stay secluded, attending to their own affairs and wouldn't easily leave retreat unless absolutely necessary. They have no interest in unnecessary social interactions.
