Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

In the face of those who stepped forward to assist, Wu Yehua showed gratitude without stinting on spiritual talent.

However, his peripheral vision still glanced at the remaining five who did not step forward to help.

Among them, four were Qi Refining cultivators who could be ignored, but the Foundation Establishment late-period loose cultivator named Liu Qingyun surprised him a bit.

Along the way, his steward had already mingled with the people on the Spirit Boat, roughly figuring out each other’s identities and backgrounds, and the Fake Pill Guardian behind him had further assessed the cultivation levels and strength of those on the Spirit Boat.

Liu Qingyun, a common loose cultivator, stood out among the others with his magical power aura.

”Unimpressed by one thousand spirit stones? Or does he hold himself in high regard?” Wu Yehua chuckled lightly, ignoring it.

At this moment, his side was already in complete domination.

”Humph, aiding tyrants in their wrongdoing, all deserve death!” The Thief Cultivators’ side, however, did not show weakness due to the assistance, letting out a cold snort and taking the initiative to attack.

In an instant, light burst forth from the Spirit Boat, magical power ran rampant, and various magical light shields filled the area.

Wu Yehua’s side, with their numerical advantage, noticeably took the upper hand.

Li Ji’an’s four Qi Cultivation junior cultivator cohorts stared intently at the magical combat between the Foundation Establishment elders, hungrily absorbing the combat experience.

Seeing the intensity, they even wished they could step forward and experience it personally.

During this, they couldn’t help but shout excitedly.

”Eek~” Amid their excitement, one suddenly noticed that someone was standing behind them.

They didn’t expect that a Foundation Establishment elder hadn’t gone to claim the easily earned one thousand spirit stones, and this was also a rare opportunity to connect with such a powerful force as the Jinhua Commerce Association.

”E... Elder.” Realizing that all their actions had been seen by the elder, the four Qi Refining junior cultivators were somewhat embarrassed and anxious.

”Elder, why did you not go... to assist?”

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Li Ji’an’s divine sense had already enveloped the surroundings, focusing intently on the Fake Pill True Man hiding not far in front of the Spirit Boat in the deep pool.

As for the flustered words of the four junior cultivators, he merely shook his head lightly without any explanation.

”Spare my life, hero!”

A moment later, the situation unexpectedly reversed for Wu Yehua’s side, which had initially relied on its number advantage.

The other side’s three Foundation Establishment late-period cultivators restrained Wu Yehua’s Fake Pill Guardian, and the remaining twelve Thief Cultivators faced opponents nearly double their number. Apart from initially struggling against several opponents, as the fight progressed, they became more courageous and even began counterattacking.

The reason was that those assisting were just in it for one thousand spirit stones and couldn’t risk their lives.

They even tried their best to avoid situations that might deplete their magical power or cause injuries.

Meanwhile, the Thief Cultivators were fighting for their lives, so after only a hundred moves, those assisting began to flee the battlefield.

Seeing this, Li Ji’an shook his head slightly; the Fake Pill Thief Cultivator hiding below had not even taken action yet, and it was already like this, truly disappointing.

However, being one of the five sons of the Commerce Association, Wu Yehua would certainly have a trump card for his survival.

”In this way, it becomes even more advantageous for me.” Li Ji’an raised an eyebrow slightly, not in a hurry.

Since the appearance of the Thief Cultivators, a plan had already formed in his mind.

Along the way, through the discussions of those on the Spirit Boat, Li Ji’an learned more about the Green Blood Pill from the Fierce Tiger Commerce Association.

Apart from the known restrictions, there were also limitations on the buyers.

Only cultivators within the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain were eligible.

And the Fierce Tiger Commerce Association had set a close viewing threshold.

Introduction by the Business Alliance was a necessary condition.

Only those endorsed by the Commerce Association were qualified to bid, then participate in the small auction; otherwise, they had no right to bid.

After confirming this information half a month ago on the Spirit Boat, Li Ji’an was actually hesitating whether to restore Huang Jie’s identity upon reaching the White Deer Continent and attempt it as a first-class Honored Guest Elder of the Si Shui Commerce Association.

However, because of the relationship between the Si Shui Commerce Association and the Fierce Tiger Commerce Association, it might be tricky.

Moreover, such actions would expose Huang Jie’s identity to the public eye, making it untenable for the Si Shui Commerce Association to remain a stable cultivation support.

The most regrettable part would be the use of the top-level Core Formation Dao Field qualification in Feihong Immortal City in two years.

Overall, it would be more loss than gain.

Fortunately, just as he was hesitating, the Thief Cultivators appeared.

This gave him a chance to leverage Wu Yehua’s identity to gain bidding qualification.

”Fellow Daoist, spare my life, I will leave!”

”Run!”

Soon, all those assisting the battle fled.

Meanwhile, those at the forefront from the Escort Agency were under increasing pressure, giving it their all.

Fortunately, Wu Yehua’s Fake Pill Guardian displayed exceptional combat strength, unexpectedly counter-killing two of the Foundation Establishment late-period Thief Cultivators and grievously injuring another.

However, as all those assisting fled, the Thief Cultivators gained the numerical advantage again; four more Foundation Establishment late-period cultivators engaged the Fake Pill Guardian, leaving no opportunity to attend to Wu Yehua.

”Young master, run!”

”Whoosh!” Seeing the unfavorable situation, Wu Yehua activated a spirit talisman in his hand, swiftly escaping in the direction of White Deer Continent.

Li Ji’an squinted his eyes and quietly followed.

At this moment, those assisting also fled toward the White Deer Continent, making Li Ji’an’s actions seem unremarkable.

In no time, Wu Yehua had traversed a hundred miles, escaping the lock of the battling Thief Cultivators behind.

Simultaneously, the Divine Speed Escape Talisman he had just used allowed him to catch up with the furthest fleeing loose cultivators from the assistance.

”Everyone, the earlier affair is in the past. Dare I request your escort now? As long as we reach the nearest Immortal City on White Deer Continent safely, each of you will receive one thousand spirit stones as a reward.” Wu Yehua was well aware of his own strength, having just reached Foundation Establishment. Traveling alone and needing to cross two state borders carried the risk of encountering not just these specific Thief Cultivators but also Tribulation Cultivators, which was too risky.