txolops Chapter 105: The Li Family in Panic
Chapter 105: The Li Family in Panic
Upon hearing that a sword immortal had appeared at the edge of Yunmeng Lake, Li Ruoyu and two other elders came to investigate.
"It really is sword intent!" Li Ruoyu's face turned solemn after seeing the sword intent remaining on the rocks on the hillside.
"Is he really the successor of the Sword Immortal?" The two Li family elders standing nearby were both startled.
"Hmm!" Li Ruoyu gently stroked the sword mark on the rock and said, "This person should have just entered the early stage of Foundation Establishment and is in control of the Sword Immortal's inheritance!"
He sensed a sharp sword intent in the sword mark.
However, the power of that sword strike was clearly inferior to that of a veteran Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Therefore, he guessed that the other party should be in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
"What should we do if a sword immortal really has his eye on my Li family?" Second Elder Li Qufeng said with a worried expression.
They could handle sword immortals in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.
What worries them is the intention of the person behind this sword immortal.
"It seems we must report this matter to Uncle Hongtai!" Li Ruoyu said, also deeply aware of the seriousness of the matter.
"That's how it should be!" Elder Li Jun nodded.
"I hope it's not those few immortal sects that are going to attack my Li family..." Li Ruoyu gazed at the distant horizon, filled with worry.
Li Changyan also looked solemn.
In the cultivation world, the lineage of sword immortals is extremely rare, with most of it controlled by third-tier immortal sects.
Why would a sword immortal from a third-tier immortal sect rashly come to the Li family in Yunmeng Lake?
The Li family members thought they were being targeted by a sword immortal, and they were all filled with fear and unease.
Especially at this crucial juncture when their ancestor is preparing to form the Golden Core.
They knew all too well that there were many forces in the Chu Kingdom's cultivation world that did not want their Li family's ancestor to successfully form his core!
Yang Jiuli was naturally unaware of the uproar his casual action had caused in the Li family.
even.
The elders of the Li family decided that they should quickly gather the medicinal materials for Ancestor Hongtai to help him form his elixir, lest things get complicated and unforeseen circumstances arise.
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February 6th.
early morning.
Longhu Town, the Lu Family Mansion.
After two days and nights of travel, we finally arrived safely at Lujia Village in Longhu Town at dawn.
Inside a refined, antique bedroom.
Lu Wenzheng helped Lu Bingzhi up and fed him a "Rejuvenating Pill".
Beside him, Uncle Lu looked at the old man with a face full of concern.
At this moment, Old Master Lu was barely breathing, his face was pale, and his eyes were dim, looking like a lamp that had run out of oil.
After taking the pill, Old Master Lu secretly closed his eyes and focused his energy, beginning to circulate his magic power to refine the medicinal properties.
Lu Wenzheng straightened himself up and retreated to a side room outside with his wife, Li Qianyun.
Uncle Lu also followed.
The outer room of the bedroom.
Uncle Lu sat upright in the main seat.
Lu Wenzheng sat down next to him.
Li Qianyun followed and took her seat.
"Luckily you arrived in time, otherwise the old man might not have made it!" Uncle Lu said, taking a sip of tea.
"It is my fault for being unfilial and failing to stay by my father's side!" Lu Wenzheng said with a guilty expression.
"Don't say that. You're so young, yet you've already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining. You have great potential for the future. You are the pride of the Lu family!" Uncle Lu said. "But unfortunately, the Lu family's foundation is shallow, and we cannot provide you with support!" He sighed.
Hearing his third uncle praise him like this, Lu Wenzheng felt embarrassed and unworthy of the praise.
He has been a member of the Li family of Yunmeng Lake for sixteen years and is now thirty-one years old!
Although you have entered the sixth level of Qi Refining.
However, compared to the other seedlings that joined Yunmeng Lake at the same time, they are at the bottom.
Although Huang Cheng is still at the sixth level of Qi Refining, he is a first-grade high-level alchemist, whose achievements far surpass those of Lu Wenzheng.
However, in Uncle Lu's eyes, Lu Wenzheng had already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining at such a young age, and he would surely become a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator in the future. In this way, their Lu family would have someone to rely on, and they would no longer be at the bottom among the third-rate cultivation clans!
"Third Uncle, why is there a powerful demon appearing in my Longhu Mountain again?" Lu Wenzheng asked.
He also felt that something was amiss about this matter.
"I don't know much about this matter either!" Uncle Lu said. "I remember that three months ago, your sixth uncle and his wife went to the back mountain to collect herbs, but they didn't return overnight. So the old man led people to search the mountain and they encountered a land armor beast."
"The old man covered their retreat, and was severely wounded as a result!"
Uncle Lu then recounted the story.
"Earth Armor Beast!" Upon hearing this, Lu Wenzheng frowned.
He recalled the scene sixteen years ago when he was attacked by Xuan Yin Valley cultivators on his way to Yunmeng Lake.
At that time, three earth-armored beasts launched a surprise attack, causing considerable losses to the Li family.
"Could it be Xuan Yin Valley?" Lu Wenzheng wondered to himself, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.
"Later we invited the Azure Flame Immortal Sect to sweep the mountain, but they couldn't find any trace of this beast!" Uncle Lu said.
Upon hearing this, Lu Wenzheng had already formed some plans in his mind.
"The mountains are dangerous; it would be best if our clansmen went there less often in the future!" Lu Wenzheng said.
"Yes!" Uncle Lu said, "I have already explicitly forbidden any clansmen from going to the back mountain!"
Lu Wenzheng nodded slightly.
"Wenzheng, how have you been at the Li family all these years? Why didn't Jiuli come with you? I heard he became an alchemist?"
Uncle Lu asked.
Huang Cheng and Liu Yuelong from Longhu Town both became alchemists and frequently wrote letters, mentioning some things about Yang Jiuli.
Therefore, Uncle Lu also knew that Yang Jiuli had become an alchemist.
"Recently, things haven't been peaceful at the Li family in Yunmeng Lake... There are rogue cultivators who are specifically targeting and killing the Li family's alchemists. Ninth Brother was afraid of implicating me, so he didn't come along!" Lu Wenzheng said. "However, this 'Rejuvenating Pill' was a gift from Ninth Brother. Otherwise, with my savings, I simply wouldn't be able to afford such a precious pill!" As he finished speaking, a hint of dejection appeared in Lu Wenzheng's eyes.
"A single 'Rejuvenation Pill' costs at least eighty low-grade spirit stones... It's definitely not something an ordinary person can afford!" Uncle Lu sighed, then said leisurely, "This Alchemist Yang is a man who values relationships!" Recalling those days, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
I still remember that back then, Yang Jiuli was just an ordinary person, living as a guest in the Lu family.
Unexpectedly, sixteen years later, this young man had become someone the Lu family looked up to.
"Ninth Brother has always taken good care of me over the years!" Lu Wenzheng said, "but unfortunately I am dull-witted." He looked dejected.
If it weren't for Yang Jiuli's gift of the "Qi Condensation Pill" back then, Lu Wenzheng wouldn't have been able to advance to the fourth level of Qi Refining in one fell swoop.
Otherwise, his situation at Yunmeng Lake would be even more difficult, and even if he were to marry into the family, very few women would be willing to marry him.
After all, who wouldn't want to marry a gifted immortal?
"Don't be discouraged... We are just a small family... As long as we keep accumulating strength, when one of your descendants becomes a genius, there will be a day when we can bring glory to our ancestors..." Uncle Lu encouraged him, knowing that his nephew's situation was not good.
However, relatively speaking, Lu Wenzheng's ability to leave Longhu Town already puts him ahead of many others.
Besides, he was already a mid-grade first-level talisman master, which meant he was a craftsman!
"I understand..." Lu Wenzheng nodded slightly. He naturally knew the extent of his abilities, so he had already accepted it.
Uncle Lu nodded slightly.
"It's good that you can see clearly... Your sister Wenqing is also doing quite well in the Ice Valley..." Uncle Lu nodded slightly.
He then spoke with Lu Wenzheng about his younger sister, Lu Wenqing.
This girl was fortunate enough to be brought into the Ice River Valley to cultivate on a third-tier spiritual vein. Even though she only had a low-grade spiritual root, she still reached the seventh level of Qi Refining. However, the Ice River Valley had very strict rules, and the Lu family did not want to bother this rising star. But the old man was critically ill.
Two weeks ago, they still sent out the letter.
It seems that Lu Wenqing will return soon.
"Wenqing..." Lu Wenzheng naturally knew about his sister's news, and he couldn't help but sigh when he heard his third uncle mention it.
He knew that his younger sister, who used to follow him around, had long since left him behind on the path to immortality.
Similar qualifications.
In fact, Lu Wenqing was not as clever as Lu Wenzheng when he was young.
But just a single celestial connection... caused their fates to diverge drastically.
Lu Wenzheng was also happy for his sister.
Yet, a sense of loneliness lingered in my heart.
If I could also enter the immortal sect, things would probably be much better than they are now, right?
"Cough cough..." Just then, a coughing sound rang out.
But Old Lu coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Lu Wenzheng and his third uncle immediately went into the bedroom.
"Grandpa..." Lu Wenzheng helped the old man sit up against the pillow.
At this moment, Old Master Lu's complexion was much better than before.
"Father, how are you?" Uncle Lu asked with a concerned expression.
"As expected of the 'Rejuvenating Pill,' the old man's vital energy has actually recovered by 60%. He won't die anytime soon!"
Old Master Lu said with a smile in his eyes.
As his health improved, the weariness on his face disappeared, and he regained some vitality.
"It's recovered to 60%... That's great!" Uncle Lu said with a beaming smile.
"Grandpa, it is your unfilial son who is late!" Lu Wenzheng said, kneeling on the ground.
Grandpa Lu quickly raised his hand.
Uncle Lu helped him up.
"You silly child..." Old Master Lu chuckled, "Everyone must die eventually. You young people have your own mission. How can I let you stay with an old man all the time? I'm already very happy that you could come... It's a pity that your children didn't come with me!"
He looked regretful.
"Once Yunmeng Lake returns to calm, I will definitely bring a few of my little ones to see Grandpa!" Lu Wenzheng said, having already stood up.
"Okay, okay..." Lu Bingzhi nodded.
Then, the grandfather and grandson exchanged pleasantries.
When the turmoil at Yunmeng Lake was mentioned, Lu Bingzhi also looked worried.
Actually, he didn't want his grandson to return, fearing something might happen to him on the way.
However, he also wanted to see Lu Wenzheng one last time before he died, so he did not stop Uncle Lu from sending a letter to Yunmeng Lake.
Upon learning that the "Rejuvenating Pill" was a gift from Yang Jiuli, Old Master Lu was filled with emotion.
"I recognized Young Master Yang's talent back then, and thought he was worth befriending... Now it seems my judgment was correct!"
Old Master Lu stroked his beard and smiled.
"Haha, that's for sure... If it weren't for Father taking in Master Yang and Master Qin back then... our Lu family wouldn't be where we are today..." Uncle Lu nodded repeatedly, and when he mentioned this, he felt immense respect for his father.
Yang Jiuli could look after Lu Wenzheng at Yunmeng Lake.
Lu Wenqing stayed by Qin Zhixue's side in the Ice River Valley. Even if he couldn't reach the Foundation Establishment stage in the future, he could at least reach the ninth level of Qi Refining.
In this way, the Lu family produced a great cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining, making them quite a figure in the seventeen towns of Longhu Mountain.
Thanks to the blessings of Lu Wenqing and Qin Zhixue, the Lu family can live a peaceful life for at least a hundred years.
During this period, if the Lu family produces even one genius among their juniors, they can turn their fortunes around and have the potential to advance further, becoming a Foundation Establishment family.
Of course, this requires a gradual approach, taking things one step at a time, and accumulating experience step by step.
Lu Bingzhi was also proud of his friendship with Yang Jiuli back then.
This is probably the most correct thing he ever did in his life!
However, when the matter was brought up, he said with a serious expression, "Wenzheng! Although Brother Yang treats you like a brother and is extremely kind to you... you must know that favors eventually run out. Unless it's something important, don't bother your Ninth Brother!"
"Don't worry, Master, Wenzheng understands the reasoning behind this!" Lu Wenzheng said.