I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 822: Chapter 435: By the Nether Water

In the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, atop the Five Elements Spirit Mountain, inside an exquisite courtyard, Li Mu remains seated on a stone stool, flipping through pages of an ancient book one after another. He is fully engrossed in searching for information about High-Tier Demon Race Crossing True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, especially clues related to High-Tier Fox Demon and Celestial Fox Race crossing tribulation. His heart is filled with worry and confusion about Xue’Er.

Xue’Er has outstanding talent and, having been carefully fed various High-tier Spirit Pills by him, should reasonably be able to smoothly cross the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation. However, the fact is that Xue’Er fails in crossing the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation in the future, leaving Li Mu puzzled as he seeks the reason for her tribulation failure, searching for a solution for Xue’Er.

Li Mu recalls the Cyan Moon True Dragon crossing the True Dragon Thunder Tribulation, the Cyan Jade Ginseng King crossing the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation; each had their difficulties during the tribulation process, yet ultimately succeeded. This leaves him more perplexed, wondering why even with the Tribulation Crossing Spiritual Artifact he refined and the Protective Treasure, Xue’Er would still fail the tribulation in the future?

Li Mu takes a deep breath, focusing his attention on the ancient book in hand, hoping to find answers within.

The ancient book keeps flipping in Li Mu’s hands, sourced from the Scripture Pavilion of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, containing vast content and recording numerous secrets and knowledge of the Cultivation Realm. Unraveling the mystery of Xue’Er’s tribulation failure might be hidden in these precious ancient books.

At last, in an ancient book titled ”Demon Race Secret Scripture,” Li Mu finds detailed accounts regarding High-Tier Demon Race crossing tribulation.

Li Mu stops flipping through pages, his gaze fixated on one line of text: ”Celestial Fox Race, adept at manipulating the mind, yet, during tribulation, the mind must reach a pure state, or it is hard to withstand the thunder tribulation’s might.”

A thought stirs in Li Mu’s heart; this seems to be an important clue. Continuing to read, the ancient book states: ”Celestial Fox Race, possessing high moral character, yet easily affected by heart tribulations. If the heart holds impurities, the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation will inevitably break through the mind during the crossing.”

Seeing this, Li Mu suddenly realizes and finally understands the reason for Xue’Er’s tribulation failure. However, upon discovering the truth, his mood becomes inexplicably complex.

Xue’Er’s heart is deeply attached to him, and Li Mu is all too aware of this. It’s precisely due to her deep affection that she becomes emotionally troubled during the tribulation, with her heart attached, unable to reach a pure heart state.

However, the mind state during the tribulation crossing for the Celestial Fox Race is extremely important. Yet, Xue’Er’s attachment to him, due to these emotions, causes interference in her heart state during the tribulation, ultimately leading to tribulation failure. This outcome is evident.

If this situation cannot be changed, the scene of Xue’Er failing in tribulation crossing in the future is destined to be unavoidable.

Ultimately, it is due to himself, Li Mu’s brow furrows tightly, not knowing for the moment how to resolve this issue.

Just as Li Mu is immersed in these heavy thoughts, light footsteps sound in the courtyard, and a moment later, Xue’Er’s familiar figure appears within his line of sight.

Having been secluded for many days, Xue’Er is refreshed, wearing a white palace dress, resembling a blooming Snow Lotus, with an elegant and sublime demeanor.

Xue’Er’s appearance is exquisitely refined and stunningly beautiful, possessing long, black and radiant hair, naturally cascading to her waist, gently flowing with the wind. Her eyes are deep and bright, seemingly able to perceive hearts, revealing a unique wisdom and acuity.

Her face is exquisitely like a painting, her skin fair and delicate, as if breakable by a breath, her nose high and lips reddish, the corners of her mouth slightly raised always carrying a gentle smile, warming hearts like sunshine.

The white palace dress is made from delicate silk, soft and smooth, fitting her graceful figure, lightly swaying with her walk, resembling an immortal descending to earth with an ethereal elegance; the exquisitely embroidered hem subtly enhances an aura of nobility without losing elegance, her waist encircled by a matching belt delineates her slender waist vividly.

Against the white palace dress, Xue’Er seems like a sprite coming from a world of ice and snow, carrying a cold and noble aura, unforgettable at first sight.

”Lord Li, I’m out of seclusion; this time Xue’Er hasn’t been lazy.” Xue’Er meets Li Mu’s gaze, smiles brightly, and happily indicates.

Suddenly, Xue’Er keenly senses something special in Li Mu’s gaze, and his mood also seems off.

Xue’Er looks down at herself, touches her cheeks, finding no foreign object, puzzled, she asks: ”Lord Li, is there something on my face?”

Li Mu is stunned momentarily and then regains his composure, smiling and shaking his head: ”No, Xue’Er, I am just pondering some matters.”

Xue’Er curiously blinks her eyes, steps closer, softly asks: ”Lord Li, is there something troubling you? Perhaps Xue’Er can help share some of the burden.”

With Xue’Er’s concerned gaze, Li Mu’s heart warms.

Li Mu remains silent for a moment, takes a deep breath, deciding to inform Xue’Er of his discovery.

”This ancient book, take a look!” Li Mu hands the ancient book to Xue’Er, indicating her to do so.

Xue’Er takes the ancient book, opens it puzzled, and starts reading carefully. As she reads, her expression gradually turns solemn. When she sees the description about Celestial Fox Race’s tribulation mindset impact, she looks up at Li Mu, a glint of understanding in her eyes.

”Lord Li, will the content recorded here truly happen?” Xue’Er looks at Li Mu, asks with concern.

”There’s a high probability. Last time, you nearly failed the tribulation; if you cross the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation again, you definitely won’t overcome this hurdle.” Li Mu seriously looks at Xue’Er, nodding.