Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

”Are the two fellow Daoists from the outer world?”

Suddenly recalling Shen Chongming’s previous mention, Luo Tianxing had warned at the Danzhou Barrier, saying that the Yangnao Land was on the brink of collapse, and cultivators from surrounding small worlds had already infiltrated it.

Shen Li asked, full of vigilance.

Ning Zhen, hearing this, did not intend to conceal, immediately smiled and said, ”Indeed.”

”But fellow Daoist, don’t be nervous, my junior brother and I mean no harm this time.”

”The reason for lingering outside your family’s city walls is that we detected a refining material called Earth Flame Crystal Marrow beneath the city walls and wondered if we could exchange some with Spirit Crystals from your noble family.”

”If fellow Daoist does not agree, we will leave immediately.”

Shen Li kept her gaze fixed on the female cultivator named Ning Zhen, observing her candid expression as she spoke, seemingly not lying, she felt slightly relieved.

She could sense that these two had strong power.

Especially the female cultivator named Ning Zhen, despite her young age, the faint aura within her gave the impression of surpassing the Golden Core.

Shen Li speculated that this Ning Zhen might very likely be a Purple Mansion cultivator.

Coming from outside the Yangnao Land, even if it could be fairly sure they only sought some refining materials, Shen Li dared not relax her guard.

After quietly considering, Shen Li slightly cupped her hands apologetically and said, ”Please forgive me, fellow Daoists, our Shen Family has significant use for Earth Flame Crystal Marrow and truly cannot spare any to exchange with you.”

”You’re lying!”

”You won’t even gather Earth Flame Crystal Marrow, yet...”

Shen Li originally intended to concoct a random excuse to quickly make them leave.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished her sentence, she was immediately exposed by the young man named Li Honghu.

Yet before he could finish speaking, Ning Zhen interrupted him.

”Junior Brother.”

Li Honghu reluctantly closed his mouth.

Ning Zhen smiled slightly at Shen Li and said, ”Since your noble family is unwilling to part with it, my humble self and junior brother should not insist.”

”How about this, if it’s convenient for you, just leave a Communication Stone so you can contact me anytime if you ever have surplus Earth Flame Crystal Marrow. The price is negotiable.”

As Ning Zhen spoke, a flash of light appeared in her hand, and she directly took out a Communication Stone.

Shen Li watched her for a moment, then took out her own Communication Stone after some deliberation.

Given their suspected Purple Mansion-level power and polite demeanor, outright rejection didn’t seem right.

The Cyan Moon Dao Sect, mentioned by her, as an Outer World Influence capable of nurturing such young Golden Core and Purple Mansion disciples, must at least be a Nascent Soul Influence.

Influenced by the first Patriarch Shen Yuan, the Shen Family usually maintains a certain bottom line, trying not to provoke other powers.

The two touched their Communication Stones, and Ning Zhen cupped her hands again, saying, ”Thus, my humble self shall take her leave.”

Shen Li returned the salute, watching them take out a flying boat crafted from what seemed like withered wood, disappearing instantly into the heavens.

Just as Ning Zhen and her companion departed, several sword lights swiftly flew in from afar.

”Where are they?”

”Did they flee?”

The sword lights flashed, and Huang Lingshan and Liu Qixuan appeared at the summit of Moonwatch Mountain.

Liu Qixuan, whose injuries hadn’t fully healed, shouted while glancing around.

Soon, He Zhongyi and Shen Xiuyun arrived using Wind Manipulation.

Shen Li looked at the group, first cupping her hands in salute to Huang Lingshan and others, then turned with some reproach to Shen Xiuyun.

”Didn’t I tell you, only let the seniors know should Aunt need to face them.”

”Yet now it’s an unnecessary trouble for the seniors to come.”

Shen Xiuyun scratched his head awkwardly and said, ”Xiuyun was afraid Aunt would suffer a loss, so...”

Huang Lingshan chuckled and said, ”Xiuyun did the right thing.”

”Given the current tumultuous situation in the Yangnao Land, caution is necessary.”

”Li’Er, who are the strange cultivators you encountered?”

Facing everyone’s gaze, Shen Li cupped her hands thoughtfully and said, ”This isn’t the place for discussion. Why don’t you follow me to Flame Lake City, seniors?”

The group flew to Flame Lake City, settling in the guest room of the courtyard where He Zhongyi lived.

Shen Xiuyun eagerly served tea, then stood obediently aside.

Shen Li took a sip of tea and immediately began, ”Those two are Outer World Cultivators from a force called Cyan Moon Dao Sect.”

Outer World Cultivators!?

Hearing this, everyone’s expressions varied.

Huang Lingshan and Liu Qixuan were merely slightly surprised, whereas the Sword Immortals like Qiu Wufeng, who rarely left the Cyan Ruo Sword House, seemed quite intrigued by the so-called Outer World Cultivators.

After a moment’s silence, He Zhongyi spoke, ”Brother Ming sent a secret letter earlier, warning to be wary of cultivators infiltrating from outside the Yangnao Land.”

”Unexpectedly, Flame Lake City was targeted first.”

”Had Li’Er not come today, we wouldn’t have noticed them.”

A hint of defeat and frustration appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Shen Li smiled gently and comforted, ”Brother Zhongyi, don’t feel that way. Between the two, one is in the Middle to Late Stage of Golden Core, and the other is suspected to have reached Purple Mansion.”

”It’s normal that Brother Zhongyi didn’t notice them.”

Hearing this, Huang Lingshan’s expression became stern, suddenly grateful that Shen Li hadn’t engaged them.

Otherwise, in the face of a Purple Mansion individual, even their joint efforts would have little chance of winning.

”Why did those two from Cyan Moon Dao Sect target Flame Lake City?”

The Moonlight Sword Immortal raised the most crucial question.

Shen Li replied softly, ”They said they detected refining materials called Earth Flame Crystal Marrow underground in Flame Lake City.”

Saying this, Shen Li suddenly shook her head with a bitter smile, ”The heritage of Cyan Moon Dao Sect must far exceed ours. I fabricated a random lie, and it was instantly seen through by them.”