Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 362 - 368: Departure

”Great-Uncle, please take care of these Chaoyang Crows for me!” Although he had made his decision, Li Chengsheng couldnʼt help feeling a bit reluctant, which showed on his face.

”Hahaha, what trouble could there be?” Li Shilian laughed and said, ”If you miss them, just come and find me.”

”Okay!” Li Chengsheng agreed happily, then he bid farewell to the elders and went into his room to sign the contract with the Chaoyang Crow he was holding.

”Then Iʼll be on my way, too.” Having said that, Li Shilian took the five Chaoyang Crows and left with long strides.

Standing to the side, Li Chengshuo was very envious and quickly ran over to Li Zhirui, asking, ”Dad, you havenʼt forgotten about the Moon Serpent you promised me!”

Despite being clever and a bit willful, Li Chengshuo was always very measured and never made excessive demands. For example, she waited until Li Shilian had left before speaking to Li Zhirui about this matter, despite the envy in her heart.

”Hahaha, donʼt worry, I remember it. In a few days, I will set out to Cang Hai Province to find you a Moon Serpent,” Li Zhirui said while laughing heartily and ruffling her hair, revealing his plans as well.

”Isnʼt it a bit too rushed?” asked Jiang Fengwu, somewhat worriedly.

Li Zhirui shook his head, ”I have been planning this for many days. Everything is ready, donʼt worry.”

”Dad, if itʼs dangerous, then donʼt go. I donʼt need the Moon Serpent, we can find another Spirit Beast to contract,” Li Chengshuo said nervously.

”Shuo, youʼre worried about Daddy?” Li Zhirui felt a warm surge in his heart and said with a softened expression, ”Donʼt worry, Daddy is very capable.”

While the family of three enjoyed a moment of warm chat, Li Chengsheng had already completed the contract. As soon as he pushed open the door, he found three pairs of eyes staring straight at him.

”Dad, Mom, Shuo, I have signed the contract with Flame Feather!” Even though the Chaoyang Crow was a third-rank Spirit Beast, it had just been born, so in terms of strength, divine sense, and other aspects, it was naturally no match for Li Chengsheng, who had already broken through to the second layer of Qi cultivation, making the contract signing go very smoothly.

”Next, besides cultivating, spend more time getting familiar with Flame Feather, and try to achieve a tacit understanding, so you can command it as if it were part of your own body...” Li Zhirui patiently explained the details of cultivating a Spirit Beast to Li Chengsheng. Although Spirit Wisdom Court provided some instruction, it was nowhere near as detailed and specific as his guidance.

Li Chengsheng took note of everything, and even Li Chengshuo, who had not yet contracted a Spirit Beast, pricked up her ears to listen on the side.

As Li Zhirui spoke, he became more and more engrossed, and both Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo listened intently, much to his satisfaction. He became so engaged that he lost track of time.

It was only when Jiang Fengwu gently nudged him that Li Zhirui came back to his senses. He cleared his throat and said, ”Alright, Iʼve talked a lot, and Iʼm tired now. In these few days, Iʼll record a Jade Slip for the two of you to study.”

”But Spirit Beasts are not all alike, and even those of the same species will differ in how they are raised, so youʼll need to judge the specifics on your own.”

”We know, thank you, Daddy.” Saying this, the two bowed respectfully.

”Cultivate well and do not let down the expectations your mother and I have for you.”

In the following days, Li Zhirui spent most of his time in the Alchemy Room, trying to refine as many third-rank Spirit Pills as possible. Since he was unsure of his return date, it was best to prepare and have plenty of Spirit Pills as a precaution.

It was only on the day before his departure that he emerged from the Alchemy Room. Carrying the Spirit Pills he had refined during this period, he went to pay respects to Li Shiqing.

He mainly spoke about his upcoming trip to find the Moon Serpent and also handed over the Spirit Pills to Li Shiqing, asking him to take care of Jiang Fengwu and her two children while he was gone. Normally, no one would dare to bully them, but what if an accident were to happen?

”Go then, you need not worry about the affairs of the family; Iʼll instruct our clansmen to take extra care of your own matters,” Li Shiqing gave him a pill of reassurance.

”However, if itʼs impossible, donʼt force it. There are countless Spirit Beasts in the world; you will surely find one suitable for Shuo,” he continued.

His words were indeed true, but a precious Spirit Beast like the Moon Serpent, which was a perfect match for Li Chengshuoʼs Taiyin attributes, was something one could hardly come across by chance, let alone find easily.

”Uncle, you know me, I am always cautious and wonʼt put myself in danger,” Li Zhirui repeatedly assured him before he could finally leave.

That night!

”Youʼre leaving tomorrow? Isnʼt that a bit too hasty? Why not wait a bit longer?” Jiang Fengwu expressed her reluctance, ”Youʼve only just returned, and now you have to leave again.”

”Iʼm sorry for the trouble, Fengwu. Sheng and Shuo will need your attention,” Li Zhirui said, a bit embarrassed, but there was no other choice.

”What is there to say?” Jiang Fengwu shook her head, looking at him earnestly, ”Zhirui, you have to be careful. Our whole family is waiting for you.”

”I will!”

As they chatted, the sky gradually brightened.

Because he didnʼt want to draw too much attention, and since he had already bid farewell to the elderly members of the clan the day before, Li Zhirui prepared to leave Wanxian Island at the crack of dawn.

Yet, to his surprise, at his departure, there were still many people seeing him off. They did not shower him with grand words but simply wished for Li Zhirui to return home safely.

”Mother, letʼs go back!” It was not until Li Zhiruiʼs figure had disappeared from view that Li Chengshuo stepped in to persuade her.

Jiang Fengwu did not speak; she silently held her daughterʼs arm and left slowly.

——

As for Li Zhirui, he disguised himself a little after drifting away from Wanxian Island, to prevent his true identity from being discovered.

However, just as he had finished disguising himself, he encountered a gang of unsuspecting Robbing Cultivators who wanted to rob his Spirit Boat.

”Heh!” Li Zhirui watched several Cultivators surround his Spirit Boat. Some were already attacking the vessel, intent on taking it over and making themselves at home.

What they didnʼt realise was that the random Spirit Boat they had chosen to accost was tough as nails, and its owner was a high and mighty Golden Core Real Person!

”Senior, spare our lives! We were blind and failed to recognize Mount Tai, please spare us!” After Li Zhirui showed his might, the leader among the Robbing Cultivators immediately recognized it and promptly begged for mercy.

Deng Helin, the leader of the Robbing Cultivators, was extremely anxious. His bandʼs strength was not insignificant, but they were no match for a Golden Core like Li Zhirui, who could effortlessly dispose of them all.

”We are willing to submit to you as our master and handle your affairs, ready to be at your beck and call.”

Having no other choice, Deng Helin had to take a gamble. Though the risk of death loomed large, at least for now, it wouldnʼt be their end. And if they were lucky, perhaps they could still gain some benefits.