I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 255: Chapter 223: Gathering Storm

Ding Lanzhi said, ”Father, I indeed have a purpose in coming back this time, but I’m also here for Guihong and Jingshan, for the Mountain and Sea Building, and for you. Our pavilion master wishes to see you. Once you meet him, you’ll understand what I’ve been doing these years.”

”If you agree to help our pavilion master, once this matter succeeds, I will stay home with peace of mind and nurture the lineage of the Xie Family. You needn’t pressure Jingshan anymore, he’s still a child and should freely roam the outside world.”

Xie Tianbao raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Xie Guihong added, ”Lanzhi, you needn’t burden yourself with growing the Xie Family’s lineage. The Xie Family is just fine as it is. Father, I also have something to tell you.”

Xie Guihong took out a palm-sized box and handed it to Xie Tianbao. Xie Tianbao opened it and sat up in shock.

”This seal... how did it end up in your hands?”

Xie Guihong glanced at Ding Lanzhi, his emotions unconcealed, ”This seal is half Lanzhi’s; without her twenty years of roaming outside, we couldn’t have obtained it.”

Xie Tianbao huffed and puffed, ”Well, you rascal, you truly are my own! Just like I was back then! Are you forcing me to ascend to the Upper Realm as a Divinity Transformation early? Fine, I want to see what medicine you’re brewing in that gourd of yours. Bring your pavilion master; I am waiting.”

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Quan Lake, Mountain and Sea Building.

As soon as Zhao Fuyi arrived at Kongfang City, she gathered her three disciples and headed to the Mountain and Sea Building, waving her hand grandly, letting them choose as they pleased.

Aside from the second disciple who was held up outside due to some matter, the first disciple Li Shen Zhi, the third disciple Tang Weimian, and the youngest disciple Hee Wangchen were all there.

Zhao Fuyi had hunted demons in the North Sea for seven years, accumulating some savings. It was time to make up for her disciples, allowing them to shine brightly at the Wind and Cloud Meeting.

The three disciples cheered joyfully and each went to pick out their favorite magic artifacts.

Zhao Fuyi stood in the main hall, observing as True Monarch Cang Huo spoke enthusiastically to Yuu Qiuqi, Yun Shang, Song Zhi’ang, and two other Golden Core disciples.

Ge Yuchan followed her master Li Fantao, trying out the daggers and flying knives delivered by the Mountain and Sea Building’s attendants one by one.

Sword Lord Guanhan was giving instructions to Lu Nanzhi, Xie Jingshan, and his first disciple Fang Yuxing.

Including several other true monarchs from the Heavenly Interence Sect with their respective disciples, nearly all were present today. Those not in the Mountain and Sea Building were also busy shopping in other stores, buying items for their disciples.

Moreover, Zhao Fuyi noticed a large contingent from the Guiyuan Sword Sect when entering the city. The five young prodigies led by Zhuo Qingfeng during the Heavenly Interence Sect’s small competition had now all reached Foundation Establishment, each radiating with vibrant spirit.

Demons from Vajra Platform, Hundred Yang Sect, Liuyun Sect, and over twenty other major sects, as well as disciples from fifty to sixty smaller sects, were scattered throughout the city.

Noble Family disciples, led by the Kong and Fang Families, had gathered within the Fang Clan City, including some from the Lu Family.

Independent Cultivator Alliance’s loose cultivators had already packed the southern part of the city to the brim, as the inn accommodations there were affordable, making it their first choice.

Young eagles take their first flight, saplings grow into trees,

Heroes contend, striving for dominance in the wind and clouds!

Zhao Fuyi curled her lips into a soft smile. For the first time, she found it intriguing to watch these young saplings grow little by little.

”Master, we’ve made our selections.”

Li Shen Zhi, Tang Weimian, and Hee Wangchen each placed a pile of items on the counter, forming a small mountain, and Zhao Fuyi’s temple throbbed violently.

The attendant quickly calculated the bill and reported a number to Zhao Fuyi, while the three disciples gazed at her with eager eyes.

Zhao Fuyi clutched the hem of her robe tightly; these saplings were truly expensive to nurture!

Li Shen Zhi’s eyes flickered, and he suddenly said, ”Master, I’ve just recalled your teachings that an Array Master should live by the array and not rely too much on other things. In my excitement earlier, I lost my head. I won’t need these magic artifacts; I’ll just take this set of Heaven and Earth Chess.”

Li Shen Zhi nudged Tang Weimian, who quickly added, ”Master, you know how indecisive I am when it comes to purchasing. I didn’t intend to get all of these items. I was just asking my senior brother for help in choosing one.”

Li Shen Zhi picked one out and handed it to Tang Weimian, ”This one is the best.”

Tang Weimian nodded, then he and Li Shen Zhi stared at Hee Wangchen.

Unaware, Hee Wangchen scratched his head and slowly said, ”I want all of these.”

”You talk nonsense; how can you manage with so many items?” Li Shen Zhi said irritably, silently transmitting words to Hee Wangchen.

”That’s enough.” Zhao Fuyi said, her smile bittersweet, ”It’s my lack of ability that has made things hard for you all these years. If you give me a little more time, I’ll settle all the debts myself. You needn’t bear them any longer on my behalf, nor on your own.”

”I am already of age yet still green to worldly ways, all because I took in such outstanding disciples like you, making me feel truly ashamed and indeed burdening you too much.”