Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 440 - 446: Temptation

”Please take me with you!” Before his voice fell, Li Zhirui slightly bowed to the few Cultivators before him.

Gao Mingqin and others quickly stepped aside and said, ”Thereʼs no need for that! Weʼll take you there.”

Although the realm that Li Zhirui was currently displaying was merely at the Golden Core Perfection, even so, he was stronger than all of them. How could they dare to accept such a gesture?

”Just be prepared, friend. Those coveting the Millennium Lifespan Grass arenʼt just Cultivators, but also a great number of the Devil Race....” The rescued Cultivator once again kindly reminded.

”Thank you for informing me. I will do my best. Even if I fail, it doesnʼt matter, as long as my conscience is clear.”

After a pause, Li Zhirui cautiously asked, ”Could it be that a Nascent Soul True Lord has intervened?”

”We are not sure, we havenʼt heard such news,” Gao Mingqin replied, casting a meaningful glance at Li Zhirui.

”Then I still have a chance,” Li Zhirui said with a forced smile, but deep down he was greatly relieved. His concern was the involvement of a Nascent Soul, which would make obtaining the Longevity Grass much more difficult.

Since they were not acquainted, and even Gao Mingqin had been somewhat on guard against Li Zhirui from beginning to end, they did not travel on the same Spirit Boat to their destination. Li Zhirui followed behind by himself.

About half an hour later, Li Zhirui entered a verdant valley and as he wondered why the Spiritual Energy was so thin in a place where Longevity Grass grew, he realized that Gao Mingqin and the others had not stopped and were continuing to fly deeper into the valley.

A short time later, they stopped in front of a grand mountain. As soon as he neared, Li Zhirui sensed the rich Spiritual Energy of the place. Seeing them disembark their Spirit Boats, he knew this was their final destination.

”We have arrived!” Gao Mingqin turned around and said to Li Zhirui, ”This mountain is called Mount Hongdai. Flying is temporarily forbidden here, and the Millennium Lifespan Grass is at the peak of the mountain. You may go on your own, friend. We have other matters and will not accompany you.”

”Thank you, friend. If I hadnʼt encountered you, I probably would never have found this Spirit Mountain.”

What Li Zhirui did not know was that if he hadnʼt come across Gao Mingqin and the others, he would have only needed to continue flying a little further to see this mountain bustling with a large number of Cultivators and the Devil Race.

”Farewell!” Having said that, Gao Mingqin piloted the Spirit Boat away.

”Brother Gao, why were you unwilling to join forces with that Cultivator? If he had joined us, our strength would have greatly increased!” a Cultivator asked in confusion. The others looked over, hoping for a reasonable explanation.

No matter what Gao Mingqin and the others had said earlier, their ultimate goal was also the Millennium Lifespan Grass. Otherwise, why would they risk the snowstorms and dangers to come to Mount Hongdai?

Thus, they were perplexed as to why Gao Mingqin simply let Li Zhirui, a Cultivator at Golden Core Perfection, leave without extending an invitation to join them.

”The reason he seeks the Longevity Grass is not to sell it, but to give it to an elder. If we really obtain the Longevity Grass, how should we divide it?”

Seeing someone about to speak, Gao Mingqin shook his head and interrupted him, saying, ”Of course, we could sell it to him at market price, letting him pay us in Spirit Stones, but the price of Spiritual Objects like Millennium Lifespan Grass isnʼt fixed. If he bought it at the market price, each of us could lose tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.”

Upon hearing Gao Mingqinʼs explanation, the other Cultivators fell silent, as tens of thousands of Spirit Stones were no small sum for them, and they naturally did not want their profits to be compromised.

However, this was merely an excuse from Gao Mingqin. His real concern was that inviting Li Zhirui to join the group might shake his status as the leader; thatʼs why he didnʼt extend the invitation.

After all, being a team leader came with numerous hidden benefits, and he was not willing to simply hand them over to someone else.

Gao Mingqin always felt that Li Zhirui was hiding something, which made him somewhat uneasy.

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At this time, Li Zhirui quickly ascended the mountaintop. Despite not being a Body Cultivator and never having cultivated his physique, his body was quite formidable thanks to the nourishment of Mana.

”Eh? Another Cultivator who wants to compete for the Longevity Grass? Golden Core Perfection, impressive!”

”Pfft!” A voice full of disdain rose from the crowd, only to hear someone say, ”So what if heʼs at Golden Core Perfection? Does he think he can snatch the Longevity Grass from the hands of so many of us by himself? Even a Nascent Soul True Lord wouldnʼt be able to do that!”

Indeed, there were now fifty or sixty Golden Core Cultivators gathered on Mount Hongdai, and the Devil Race had about the same number.

If these hundred-plus Golden Cores were to take action together, even a Nascent Soul True Lord would have to retreat.

”Such a handsome young man, why not come and play with your sister first.” A highly seductive voice came from the side of the Devil Race.

A bewitching figure wearing a thin purple veil, embodying the allure of spring with every move, appeared before everyone. Her entrancing eyes, which could captivate with just one glance, stared intently at Li Zhirui, filled with desire and longing.

”Gulp!” The sound of several people swallowing their saliva rang out, be they Cultivators or Devil Race, some were ensnared by the enchantress.

”Pretty girl, how about we have some fun first, and I promise Iʼll satisfy you.”

”I know many tricks, and I guarantee theyʼll make you pine for Heaven yet dread death.”

Several Cultivators spoke one after another and, before the enchantress could react, they began arguing. If not for others holding them back, they might have already come to blows.

A glint of cold light flashed in Li Zhiruiʼs eyes. With his insight, he could naturally tell she was a Black Widow. If he truly consort with her, he wouldnʼt even know how he ended up dead.

Why did those from the Devil Race quickly come to their senses? It seemed they knew of the Black Widowʼs ruthless nature.

As for why she set her sights on Li Zhirui? The reason was simple; even though Li Zhirui had concealed his cultivation level and aura, the highly refined Mana still caught her attention.

”Sure, I think your eight legs would be great for crafting a set of flying swords. Give them to me and Iʼll agree to your request,” Li Zhirui said with a light smile.

”Youʼre courting death!” The Black Widowʼs face changed, and she instantly transformed into a black shadow, charging straight at Li Zhirui.

Since she couldnʼt beguile him, it was time to take action. He was just at Golden Core Perfection—she had devoured such cultivators before!

Besides, she hadnʼt come across such a tempting Cultivator in many years. If she could devour Li Zhirui, perhaps she could break the shackles that had bound her for hundreds of years and become a fourth-tier Great Devil!

”Foolishness!”

Li Zhirui snorted coldly, and with a flip of his right hand, a ball of thunder light appeared and grew rapidly in the wind. In just a moment, it turned into a ferocious thunderbolt, ready to devour anyone in its path.