Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Chapter 258: Chapter 116: Celestial River Grand Assembly (Part 3)

This made her heart shiver.

In those years, she established Foundation a few years earlier than Li Ji’an. Later, when Li Ji’an came to ask for a Blood Pill, she even thought of defaulting, believing that even if Li Ji’an could achieve Foundation Establishment, by then she might have reached the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

As it turned out, due to the calamity sixteen years ago, she was not only injured, but her foundation was damaged, her potential greatly diminished, and her family’s foundation had been exhausted because of competition with Spirit Beast Mountain.

Now she no longer qualifies as a core member of the family’s next generation cultivation. With the resources cut by half, she has only just barely advanced to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, almost impossible to progress further in this life without relying on the family, and she needs to strive on her own.

The family even has the mind to marry her off or find an external cultivator to offset the family’s loss of foundation over the years.

”Brother Li, you didn’t develop a dislike for Jiu Chan after what happened back then, did you?” Immediately, Liu Jiuqian’s attitude became more amiable.

Li Ji’an waved his hand; that incident allowed Gugu to gain a lot, and he even got a second-tier late-stage Demon Beast Hide Talisman Material, as well as two Superior Wood Element Cultivation Techniques, improving his Guardian Path techniques.

The only regret was not obtaining the Pill Formula for the Sacred Beast Pill.

Otherwise, he would want to see where Gugu’s limits are.

”Fellow Daoist Liu, you overestimate it, it’s not your fault; we are all victims here.”

”As long as Brother Li doesn’t blame Jiu Chan, it’s all that damned Wu Weixiong’s fault!” Liu Jiuqian gnashed her teeth.

Speaking of Wu Weixiong, Li Ji’an showed a bit of interest: ”That thief hasn’t been caught yet?”

Liu Jiuqian shook her head in frustration: ”Last time, he dared to infiltrate the Falu Alliance, and the result was that the Holy Palace discovered him. Everyone thought the Holy Palace would execute him, but surprisingly, they reportedly gave him a chance to atone for his crimes.”

”A chance to atone for his crimes?” Li Ji’an raised an eyebrow.

Could it be that he was sent into the Demon Realm?

Pursuing the track of the Liu Family Ancestor deep in the Demon Realm is very risky. Plus, if there are cultivation restrictions, I guess no sect would be willing to let a True Inheritor go. If someone like Wu Weixiong could secure a spot, it would be a win-win.

Moreover, he has a quasi-Tier Three beast pet, and his combat strength in the same level is formidable.

”Oh, by the way, Brother Li, the large-scale Commerce Association, held every thirty years in Celestial Origin Province, is going to take place at the end of the year. Are you interested?” Liu Jiuqian suddenly asked.

”The Celestial River Grand Assembly?” Li Ji’an raised his gaze.

The Celestial River Grand Assembly is the highest-specification large-scale trade event across the entire Celestial Cyan Domain, held by the Ten Thousand Laws Palace to provide a rare chance for the world, allowed once every thirty years, and has continued for a thousand years.

Items traded during this period are not subject to the restrictions of strategic goods.

Tier Three resources are quite common, and the identities of participants are not restricted.

Li Ji’an learned about it from Tong Yaoyao back then. At that time, the Great Marsh Mountain barrier blocked the way, so he did not have such an expectation.

Nowadays, the barrier between Cangyun State and Celestial Origin Province — this branch of the Great Marsh Mountain — has almost been leveled by cultivators, forming a smooth path, without the threat of high-tier demon beasts.

”Li does plan to experience the world.” Li Ji’an nodded.

He is now about to reach the late period of Foundation Establishment, and he only needs three types of Crystal Condensing Pill materials, so he indeed needs to prepare in advance.

Although there is no threat from demon beasts along the way, the threat from human cultivators should not be underestimated, and going alone increases the risk of being targeted.

”Wonderful, with Brother Li together, Jiu Chan is not afraid!” Liu Jiuqian said with a smile.

”...” Li Ji’an paused slightly, thinking that the Liu Family would have a large group and he would tag along.

Seeing that Liu Jiuqian planned to go alone?

”Fairy Yan, you should come with us too. Having more people gives more security.” Seeing Li Ji’an’s expression change, Liu Jiuqian quickly included Yan Qingwan.

Yan Qingwan’s beautiful eyes lit up. She indeed looked forward to this, having long wanted to broaden her horizons, but her own weak strength made her dare not venture alone, nor did she dare to go with other cultivators with whom she wasn’t well acquainted.

”Alright!”

”I’ll go too!” Yan Xiao couldn’t help interjecting.

Yan Qingwan glared at him: ”You need to stay in the clan to hold the fort, cultivate well and don’t have unrealistic ideas.”

She just noticed Yan Xiao’s attitude towards Liu Jiuqian, and this remark was a double entendre.

”Auntie, this matter needs careful planning, considering the long journey and the many Tribulation Cultivators.

I’ll decide after consulting fellow sect members and colleagues.” Li Ji’an did not comply with Liu Jiuqian’s idea simply because Yan Qingwan was joining.

Traveling with Yan Qingwan and Liu Jiuqian, it might be better for him to travel alone.

After all, whether it’s their beauty or strength, it’s a double negative effect.