Li Shiming left his clone, Li Yuanba, in the cave dwelling. Before, he didn't let Li Yuanba leave his side, primarily because the cultivation environment of Dongqi Continent is excellent, but the danger is also higher.
Li Yuanba, as a late-stage Golden Core sword cultivator, needs to retreat for rigorous cultivation, and presently doesn't require additional resources.
This time, having found a safe place to cultivate, Li Yuanba finally parted with his main body, Li Shiming.
Li Shiming employed the 'Across the Heavens' technique to leave the cave dwelling, watching the pool below from the air. If he hadn't experienced it personally, he wouldn't believe this pool connected to a cave dwelling with astonishing defenses.
On departure, he also set up a concealment formation at the stone lion, ensuring that even if cultivators find the place, they wouldn't discover anything.
