Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

”Done!” Soon, he also abandoned reason, exchanging drinks back and forth with Li Ji’an.

A moment later, a cold wind blew in from the top of the Stone Fortress, clearing the haziness in the old Clan Leader’s Sea of Consciousness a bit.

Buzz~

Upon taking a closer look at the scene before him, his blood surged straight to his Celestial Spirit.

In retrospect, it might have been better not to sober up.

At this moment, the Stone Fortress was littered with bodies sprawled everywhere.

The elites of the Barbarian Race, not a single one was left standing.

Each lying in bizarre postures, their appearances unsightly.

And observing the old human elder, always looked down upon by the Barbarian Race, he remained unperturbed, showing no signs of distress, his demeanor composed as ever.

”What a freak! It’s already the fifth jar, isn’t it?”

”Hic~ No way someone could outdrink the Barbarian Race with Hundred Beasts Wine?” In an instant, his Sea of Consciousness turned chaotic again, and a surge of Essence Qi filled his being, unwilling to concede.

”Come, drink!”

...

Half an incense stick later.

Li Ji’an looked at the emptied Hundred Beasts Wine vat, then at the Barbarian Race leaders sprawled across the floor, and the old Clan Leader snoring thunderously at the top seat, a slight frown on his face.

In this bout, he had downed eight jars in one go.

Seeing that the True Spirit Essence Blood seemed nearing satisfaction, he wanted to see what benefits the True Dragon Essence Blood would gain from consuming such intense wine brewed from the Hundred Beasts Essence Blood, but there was no more Hundred Beasts Wine.

Scanning with Divine Sense, he confirmed that apart from him and Ning Sujin, who hadn’t touched the wine, everyone else was already asleep, likely for at least one night.

”Forget it; we’ll talk next time if there’s a chance.” He could only reluctantly give up.

”Old man, are they alright?” Ning Sujin chuckled bitterly, surveying the crowd.

”No worries, the old Clan Leader just mentioned that their Barbarian Race bloodline is magical, and this Hundred Beasts Wine helps in bloodline activation; they’ll be fine after sleeping.” Li Ji’an smiled and waved his hand.

”Let’s go, let’s stroll around the Inner City.” Li Ji’an then led Ning Sujin out of the Stone Fortress.

Inside the Barbarian Race, though there were levels, it wasn’t overly strict, and there were few rules.

Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin walked out of the Stone Fortress without any obstacles.

”Old man, is the Barbarian Race truly a hybrid between the human race and the demon race?” Once more inside the Inner City, observing the unique customs and architecture distinct from ordinary human cities, Ning Sujin couldn’t help asking.

Regarding this question, Li Ji’an wasn’t entirely willing to believe it.

After all, the concept of racial segregation still shaped his knowledge.

Yet, in such a Cultivation Realm, where soaring through the skies and tunneling through the earth, setting mountains ablaze and boiling seas was commonplace, perhaps racial barriers weren’t as rigid.

Moreover, the notion that the Barbarian Race was a product of humans mixed with some kind of demon beast was always the mainstream viewpoint in the Yellow Heaven Domain.

Even the Joyful Union Sect had conducted studies on this.

Joyful Union Sect female cultivators practiced absorption on male cultivators, naturally favoring those with vigorous Essence Qi.

Furthermore, to simultaneously achieve a certain satisfaction, the Barbarian Race perfectly met their needs.

Yet until now, there has never been mention of Joyful Union Sect female cultivators plundering and absorbing Barbarian Race males.

A Joyful Union Sect female cultivator once let slip that the sect’s ancestors had decreed long ago that the Barbarian Race couldn’t be absorbed because they weren’t truly human.

”If it’s a Transformed demon beast, or a naturally born demon race, then possibly; but if it’s a complete demon beast...” Li Ji’an thought for a moment and replied.

Hearing this, a glint of curiosity sparked in Ning Sujin’s eyes: ”Old man, do you think if humans and different types of demon races were to have offspring, they might create different kinds of races?”

”This...”

”Your idea is quite bold!” Li Ji’an chuckled.

”Oh?” Just as Ning Sujin was about to speak further, her Primordial Spirit suddenly moved, then she turned around, looking behind her with a soft gasp.

”That little girl actually followed us.” Li Ji’an sighed upon hearing this; Ning Sujin had already tried to advise her kindly, yet she dared to run to the Barbarian Race city.

”Hold on.” Suddenly, he snapped back.

”We’ve pretty much understood the Barbarian Race situation, especially since that old Clan Leader seemed sensible; they shouldn’t have formed enmity with a sect in the Celestial Sound Pavilion. What happened to that girl?”

”Why don’t we see what she says?” Ning Sujin suggested.

Li Ji’an smiled slightly and shook his head: ”Don’t interfere with others’ karma easily; let’s leave things to fate.”

After saying that, he calmed his mind and continued to stroll the Inner City with Ning Sujin.

Yet his Divine Sense had already locked onto Duanmu Fei.

Watching Duanmu Fei, hat on her head, face covered in black gauze, sneaking around suspiciously, Li Ji’an sighed inwardly.

If the Barbarian Race truly had a grudge against her, wasn’t she walking into her doom this way?

Moreover, her seemingly aimless wandering hardly resembled rescuing clan members.

A little while later, Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin noticed something peculiar.

This girl wasn’t here to save people; she seemed to be looking for someone.

”Could it be?” The two exchanged glances, both with a hint of surprise.

Subsequently, they slowed their pace.

Sure enough, soon after, Duanmu Fei saw their figures from afar and quickened her pace towards them.

”Grandmother!” Upon approaching, Duanmu Fei urgently transmitted her voice.

”Oh, little girl, why are you here?” Ning Sujin replied with a smile.

”Grandmother, this place isn’t safe for conversation, follow me quickly.” Duanmu Fei urged impatiently.

Ning Sujin glanced at Li Ji’an, and upon receiving his approval, she assisted him in following.

Before long, Duanmu Fei guided them to a secluded area behind an outhouse, sparsely populated.

”Grandmother, Grandfather, do you know what place this is? Did you come to the wrong place?”

Ning Sujin did not answer her question but instead asked, ”Little girl, did you come here just to find us?”

Not receiving the expected answer, Duanmu Fei paused, then hurriedly responded: ”This is the Barbarian Race’s headquarters, and you’ve already entered the Inner City; the Barbarian Race eats people!”

A surprising look appeared in Ning Sujin’s eyes; had she not already understood the Barbarian Race, the girl’s genuine concern might have seemed quite convincing.

”Grandmother, Grandfather, didn’t you say you wanted to find a geomantic treasure to spend your twilight years? I guessed you might want to go to the Funiu Immortal City, the Independent Practitioner Holy Land, right?”

Upon hearing this, Li Ji’an’s eyes brightened, still curious about why they wandered off course.

”Indeed, does the little girl know something?”

”Grandfather, you must be visiting the Yellow Heaven Domain’s west for the first time; this place has peculiar orientations, and cultivators entering for the first time would invariably lose their way.” Duanmu Fei affirmed.

”Oh? Why is that?” Li Ji’an was quite curious.

Not to mention him as a Golden Core Cultivator, with Ning Sujin and her accompanying Nascent Soul and Primordial Spirit, and even ordinary Foundation Establishment Junior Cultivators capable of external Divine Sense, wouldn’t typically get lost in a normal scenario.

”The younger generation isn’t quite sure of the specific reasons, only knowing that the orientation here deviates eight fractions east from normal. Some say that during Ancient Times, it suffered a heaven-obliterating blow from a great power, leading to this anomaly.

There are also legends claiming this place is a junction connecting to another realm, with numerous theories.” Duanmu Fei explained.

”I see!” Li Ji’an nodded slightly.

Hearing this, Ning Sujin gave Li Ji’an a peculiar look; previously, she thought Li Ji’an intentionally brought her here to witness the Barbarian Race, this unique kind.

Back then, she had asked Li Ji’an, who was vague without direct answers.

”Grandfather, Grandmother, follow me; I’ll take you to Funiu Immortal City.” Duanmu Fei urged once more.

”Did you enter here at great risk for us?” Ning Sujin asked with a smile.

Duanmu Fei paused slightly, then casually replied, ”The younger generation cannot bear to watch you wander into perilous lands and be trapped, hoping you could nurture your years and spend your days together.”

”Haha, good, good young girl; tell us about the grievances between your Celestial Sound Pavilion and the Barbarian Race,” Li Ji’an spoke openly, clearing the air.

”Ah?” Duanmu Fei was momentarily stunned, then instinctively felt joy.

However, upon calming down, she shook her head, solemnly bowing to Li Ji’an: ”Thank you, Grandfather and Grandmother, for your kindness. I remember Grandmother’s teachings well, but the younger generation doesn’t bear that capability now.

Moreover, Grandfather and Grandmother, as Immortal Lovers, are already treasures in this Cultivation Realm; the younger generation doesn’t wish for you both to be caught in turmoil.”

The most pivotal realization during her pursuit of Li Ji’an was now clear.

Given Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin’s capabilities, intercepting a Barbarian Race squad outside was unlikely, let alone in the heart of the Barbarian Race?

”Little girl, no worries; just tell it, if your clan is without fault, this old one might try.” Noting Duanmu Fei’s concerns, Li Ji’an expressed confidence.