Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 445 - 451: Peeking

The Millennium Lifespan Grass did not look as exaggerated as described in legend; it was jade-colored throughout, roughly three to four inches in length, and emitted a gleaming treasure-like glow along with a faint, indescribable scent.

”Itʼs a pity that the Longevity Grass canʼt propagate, or else we would never run out of it in the future,” Da Qing sighed regretfully.

”How about we try planting it? Or look for a Spirit Seed or something?” Xiaoqing boldly suggested, ”If there was nothing, it would have been extinct long ago, so how could it still appear?”

Li Zhirui admitted that he was tempted for a moment because there were still many secrets of the space he didnʼt know about, and the space was so mystical that perhaps it really could be cultivated to life.

If it really succeeded, then, just like Xiaoqing said, they would never lack Longevity Grass thereafter!

But if it failed, with the mere decade-plus years of lifespan Li Shiqing had left, could he find a second Life-Extending Spiritual Object?

After giving it some serious thought, Li Zhirui shook his head and rejected the idea; he didnʼt have the confidence.

”Letʼs keep this in mind for now and try it some other time when thereʼs a chance,” Li Zhirui said, shaking his head. Perhaps he wouldnʼt find a second Life-Extending Spiritual Object within a mere decade or so, but with several centuries of lifespan remaining, he was bound to find it eventually. There was no need to take the risk at the moment.

Because if he gambled and lost, Li Shiqing could very well perish!

And then, Li Zhirui would never forgive himself.

Da Qing gave him a look and did not continue on the topic, instead asking, ”What are you planning to do after you return to the family?”

”First, Iʼll thoroughly study those two fourth-grade Pill Recipes and concurrently refine some Spirit Pills for the Li family to sell.” In addition to increasing income, it was also about building connections.

Of course, the relationship with the Southern Edge Commerce Association would not be severed, continuing to maintain the current relationship because many Spiritual Objects needed by the Li family could only be procured in large quantities through them.

”Perhaps, I could also try to build a good relationship with the Xuanfa Pavilion; having multiple paths is always better than just sticking to one,” Li Zhirui mused to himself.

Donʼt assume that just because the Southern Edge Commerce Association has a close relationship with the Li family now, they wouldnʼt hesitate to cut ties if something happened in the future.

At that time, the Spiritual Objects needed by the Li family wouldnʼt be obtainable as conveniently and quickly; they would have to purchase them slowly, which not only wasted time but would also cost a lot more Spirit Stones.

Knock, knock, knock—

Just as Li Zhirui was thinking about what he was going to do in the next few years after returning to Wanxian Island, a sudden and intense knocking sound arose, and he immediately left the space.

”Senior, itʼs not good, thereʼs a Nascent Soul True Lord blocking the way not far ahead, and itʼs clear heʼs here for us,” Hugan said anxiously and fearfully.

Li Zhirui opened the wooden door and barked, ”Whatʼs all this panic about!”

He walked toward the deck while considering the reason for this sudden appearance.

”I am Huang Zhaoming, greetings to you, fellow daoist. May I ask how you are called?”

”Wang Daoming,” he paused before continuing, ”Iʼve come to you this time for one purpose only: the Millennium Lifespan Grass in your possession.”

”Sorry, this Spiritual Medicine is of great importance to me,” Li Zhirui firmly declined. Though the otherʼs cultivation level was higher than his, the difference wasnʼt sizable, and the other party hadnʼt broken through mid-Nascent Soul stage.

”If that is the case, then letʼs fight and see who will be the ultimate victor! That Millennium Lifespan Grass belongs to no one but me!” Wang Daomingʼs eyes flashed with a fierce light. He was very confident in his own strength, especially since he was facing a weaker opponent.

But it wasnʼt until the two sides truly clashed that he realized how he had oversimplified things! Li Zhiruiʼs strength far exceeded his imagination.

Li Zhirui danced through the air like a butterfly, his movements so fast that one could hardly catch a glimpse. In just a few breaths, two colossal dragons, each tens of zhang long, appeared out of nowhere, roaring as they charged towards the sky.

”This!”

The appearance of the Divine Dragon didnʼt scare the auntie. Instead, it was Hugan and his two devil beasts that were terrified by the dragonʼs might, panicking uncontrollably.

As Li Zhiruiʼs cultivation improved and with his close observation of Cang, the result was that his spiritual dragons started to resemble True Dragons even more.

Crack—

The two Divine Power dragons summoned by Li Zhirui smashed harshly against Wang Daomingʼs defenses. In just a few strikes, cracks appeared, and his shield became dangerously fragile, while the spiritual dragons only dimmed a bit and showed no significant changes.

”Damn it!” The battle was now turning against Wang Daoming. The reasons he didnʼt retreat were first, his unwillingness to yield, and second, his refusal to accept defeat, as he wanted to prove his own strength.

”My final move—if you can take this, I, Wang Daoming, will leave immediately.”

”Letʼs see just how powerful you really are!” Having said this, Wang Daoming began his strongest attack.

”Bring it on!” he murmured under his breath as he quickly circulated mana, simultaneously summoning Thousand Spirits.

Ever since Li Zhiruiʼs breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage, his Life-bound Magic Treasure, Thousand Spirits, had also been elevated. Up to now, he hadnʼt used it. It was time to reveal its might.

As a tremendous amount of mana was injected, Thousand Spirits grew rapidly like a colossal tree that supported the sky. In just a moment, a giant tree nearly a hundred zhang tall astonishingly appeared before them.

Swish!

Several arrows, as if diving through space, headed straight for Li Zhirui. A hit would likely mean more than just a minor injury.

Unfortunately, the attack that Wang Daoming had so much faith in couldnʼt penetrate the multiple defenses of Thousand Spirits and was effortlessly shattered by it!

”Fellow daoist, youʼve lost!” Li Zhiruiʼs expression remained calm as he looked at Wang Daoming.

”A betʼs a bet!” Wang Daoming was silent for a long while before he slightly bowed and prepared to leave.

It wasnʼt that Li Zhirui didnʼt want to annihilate Wang Daoming completely, but he simply didnʼt have the overwhelming strength to do so. After all, Wang Daoming was a Nascent Soul cultivator; how easy could it be to kill him?

”Fellow daoist, hold on a moment! How did you know that I have the Millennium Lifespan Grass?” Li Zhirui quickly asked.

”I just happened to pass by and inadvertently discovered the rumored three devil beasts, so I decided to come and take a look.”

”Thank you for the clarification!” Li Zhirui said with a smile, not probing further.

Even though Wang Daomingʼs explanation was reasonable, wasnʼt this all a bit too coincidental? Would a Nascent Soul True Lord just happen to appear here without reason?

”Iʼm afraid weʼre already being watched. They are secretly spying on us. So, Iʼve decided to act alone from now on and take you into my secret base,” Li Zhirui didnʼt explain further, simply stating. ”Once youʼre inside, youʼll see what it is.”

Without giving them a chance to speak, he immediately acted, sending Hugan and his two devil beasts into the space, and instructed Da Qing to explain briefly to Xiaoqing and inform them of their tasks.