Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 63: Belonging (Please Follow)

The cultivation speed of the spirit turtle clan is notoriously slow, and no one knows how long it will take or how many resources will be required to cultivate this Water Spirit Turtle to the second rank, let alone the third. Many cultivators donʼt even dare to think about it.

After the elder finished introducing the Water Spirit Turtle, the hall fell silent, marking the first time there was no bid from the cultivators.

Five thousand Spirit Stones is a significant amount of money for Loose Cultivators; they canʼt afford it. The families, on the other hand, could afford it, but with a Foundation Establishment Pill coming up, they didnʼt dare to spend their Spirit Stones at this point, and besides, they werenʼt very interested in the Water Spirit Turtle.

Let alone others, even the Li family, which had previously sought to purchase a third-rank Water Property Devil Beast Egg, was now quite hesitant.

The grade of the Water Spirit Turtle is not low. If contracted with Li Zhiyue, it could better utilize her high-purity Water Spirit Root of ninety-five percent, accelerating her cultivation speed.

But the slow cultivation speed of the spirit turtle clan made several people hesitant; after all, not everyone was like Li Zhirui, with ʼextremely highʼ talent for alchemy and enough resources for nurturing.

”Bid for it. Even if we donʼt sign a contract with Li Zhiyue, it can still enhance the familyʼs foundation,” Li Zhirui said. ”Moreover, if this Water Spirit Turtle is female, it can breed with Da Qing to produce a mixed-blood third-rank spirit turtle.”

Of course, the main reason Li Zhirui said this was that the beast egg wasnʼt receiving any bids and the price was low.

Five thousand Spirit Stones for a third-rank Devil Beast Egg, such a price would be unthinkable under the rule of the Beast Taming Sect, an impossible occurrence.

”Five thousand Spirit Stones.”

Just as the elder was about to announce a failure to sell, filled with disappointment, Li Shilian spoke up.

He thought Li Zhirui made a good point. Such an inexpensive third-rank Spirit Beast, even if not used for a contract, could still enhance the familyʼs foundation.

And with the familyʼs current rate of making money, five thousand Spirit Stones was just a matter of two or three months, especially now that they had obtained the Foundation Establishment Pill and had nothing more they needed to buy.

”Congratulations to this fellow Daoist for acquiring the third-rank Water Spirit Turtle Egg!” The elder let out a sigh of relief, for a failed auction would have been a serious blow to his reputation as an auctioneer.

”The Li family first obtained the Foundation Establishment Pill, and now theyʼve acquired a third-rank Devil Beast Egg.” Inside a private booth, the Zheng Family Clan Leader furrowed his brows, feeling quite irritable.

It was common knowledge that the Li family was a Beast-Taming Family, especially after the attack on the Marketplace, so they were aware of how important a third-rank Devil Beast Egg was to the Li family, but it wasnʼt easy for them to prevent the Li family from acquiring it.

Bid against the Li family? What if the Li family gave up? Would his own family have to dump thousands of Spirit Stones into it?

Before another Foundation Establishment Pill went up for auction, unless willing to give up on bidding, no family dared to spend thousands of Spirit Stones so casually.

What others were thinking, the four members of the Li family did not know, as they were currently pleased with their successful bargain.

As there were no more Spiritual Objects that caught their interest, the four of them sat quietly until the auction ended. After settling the bill for the Spirit Stones and receiving the Foundation Establishment Pill and the Devil Beast Egg, they promptly stood up and left the auction venue. As for the trade fair that followed, they had lost interest in attending.

When they left the private room, they encountered many cultivators, but upon seeing the three foundation-establishment members of the Li family, some cultivators quickly dismissed any ill-intent, watching them go on their way.

After all, with three Foundation Establishment Cultivators and one at the eighth level of Qi Cultivation, plus the Li familyʼs Spirit Beasts, forming such a formidable group, who would dare intercept them mid-journey?

”Phew!” As they walked out of the Marketplace, upon realizing no one was following them, Li Shilian couldnʼt help but heave a long sigh of relief. Although their group was strong, they couldnʼt guarantee no one might take a desperate risk.

The moment the four stepped out of the Marketplace, Li Shilian summoned the Spirit Boat and sped back to Da Rong Island as fast as possible. Only after handing over the Foundation Establishment Pill to Li Shiqing for safekeeping did he finally relax.

”Whatʼs the deal with this Water Spirit Turtle Egg?” Li Shiqing looked at the abrupt Spirit Beast Egg with a puzzled expression.

After listening to Li Shilianʼs explanation, Li Shiqing nodded in agreement. Indeed, as he said, even if Li Zhiyue did not contract with the Water Spirit Turtle, the egg could still be used to enhance the familyʼs foundation.

”Youʼve worked hard; you may return and rest first.” It was already very late today, not very suitable for waking up the Elders. Some matters can wait until tomorrow.

Early the next day, Li Shiqing summoned all the high-level members of the island.

”Iʼm sure everyone is aware that yesterday our family sent someone to participate in an auction, attempting to bid for a Foundation Establishment Pill.” Pausing, Li Shiqing then continued, ”Today, I want to tell everyone that our family has secured a Foundation Establishment Pill for seventy-three thousand Spirit Stones!”

”The purpose of todayʼs gathering is to announce the ownership of this Foundation Establishment Pill.”

As soon as these words were spoken, all the Eldersʼ gazes turned towards Li Zhirui, as they were well aware that the Foundation Establishment Pill was undoubtedly meant for Li Zhirui.

Standing near Li Zhirui, Li Zhizhun had a complicated look in his eyes. He was now at the eighth level of Qi Cultivation and needed only a few years to reach perfection. Would the family have enough Spirit Stones to buy him a Foundation Establishment Pill by that time?

”This Foundation Establishment Pill will be given to Li Zhirui!” Then Li Shiqing as usual spoke of Li Zhiruiʼs contributions to the family, as well as his cultivation level and aptitude.

Li Zhirui felt somewhat ashamed when he heard this, but he understood the purpose of doing so was to tell the clan members about his contributions to the family and that he didnʼt receive the Foundation Establishment Pill merely based on his aptitude.

”In addition, thereʼs one more thing.” Li Shiqing took out the Water Spirit Turtle Egg and said, ”This is a third-grade Water Spirit Turtle Egg. Do you think we should let Zhiyue contract with it?”

Of course, the final decision still depended on whether Li Zhiyue herself was willing or not. The consultation of the Elders was just a formality.

”The Water Spirit Turtleʼs grade is sufficient, but wonʼt the cultivation speed be too slow? Could it hold back Li Zhiyue?”

Another Elder retorted, ”How could it possibly be holding her back? As long as the Water Spirit Turtle is cultivated to the second stage, it will enable Li Zhiyue to break through to the Golden Core Realm. Do you think she could actually advance to the Nascent Soul Realm?”

The family hadnʼt even had a single Golden Core Cultivator appear, and yet, some were indulging in wild fantasy, hoping for even higher realms.

Besides, Li Zhiyueʼs aptitude was very good, but who could guarantee that she would definitely break through to the Golden Core Realm?

”Speaking of which, Zhiyue and her generation of family members should be moving out of the Spirit Wisdom Court and starting formal cultivation practice, right? How is she performing?” Li Shiqing suddenly asked.

Another Elder nodded, saying with satisfaction, ”Very well. She broke through to the first level of Qi Cultivation in less than two days.”

This speed was not considered fast. In his time, Li Zhirui broke through to the first level of Qi Cultivation on the first day.

After all, during those three years in the Spirit Wisdom Court, they ate Spirit Food at every meal, even though it was the lowest-grade Spirit Rice and spirit vegetables. But those were still Spiritual Objects, and a significant amount of Spiritual Energy had accumulated in their bodies.

The reason Li Zhirui was able to break through on the first day was mainly that his adult soul could better comprehend the Cultivation Technique.

”Li Zhiyueʼs cultivation speed isnʼt slow. After contracting with the Water Spirit Turtle, it could become even faster. I agree that she should contract with the Water Spirit Turtle.”

No matter how slow the Water Spirit Turtleʼs cultivation speed might be, over two hundred years, it should be able to push it to the Foundation Establishment Realm, which would not hinder Li Zhiyue from breaking through to the Golden Core Realm. As for the Nascent Soul Realm? That was far too distant a thought, contemplating it further was of no benefit.

Seeing more and more Elders agreeing, Li Shiqing declared with a finality, ”Well then, letʼs find an opportunity to ask for Li Zhiyueʼs own opinion. If she is willing, then weʼll entrust the Water Spirit Turtle to her.”