Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 555: 561 Chapter: No Regrets

The Southern Edge Commerce Association, of course, saw through the Li familyʼs little ruses and even brought up the matter face to face, hoping the Li family would honor their promise.

But to prevent the high-grade Spiritual Objectsʼ prices from being controlled by the Southern Edge Commerce Association, the Li family evaded giving a direct response, always speaking obliquely instead of addressing the issue head-on.

In the end, with no other choice, the Southern Edge Commerce Association could only tacitly accept the situation.

After all, the Li family was now the sovereign of this territory, and it wasnʼt wise to completely fall out with them.

Moreover, everything else had been clearly defined in black and white within contracts, with the sole exception of this matter, which was based only on Li Zhiruiʼs verbal commitment.

Li Zhirui was aware that acting this way would offend the Southern Edge Commerce Association and that in the future, if he ever needed to ask them for help, he would certainly have to pay a greater price to persuade them.

But he had no choice. If the Southern Edge Commerce Association got hold of him, and then took control over the Li familyʼs economy, would the Li family still be the Li family? What difference would there be between them and a vassal of the Southern Edge Commerce Association?

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Li Zhirui stayed in the Alchemy Room for more than a month, spending his time on daily cultivation, recovering Mana, and the rest on crafting Spirit Pills.

For him now, whether it was the Green Heaven Pill, the Red Sun Treasure Pill, or his self-created Cloud Rainbow Treasure Pill, the difficulty wasnʼt too great after many attempts. As long as he was careful, failure was unusual; it was just a matter of how many pills he could produce.

”Coalesce!”

With the final spell cast, a rich fragrance of pills instantly filled the air inside the Pill Furnace. Upon opening it, he saw six round Precious Pills floating in the Spirit Water.

”The rate of pill formation has also improved!”

From an initial one or two pills to now six, it was a huge leap in progress!

He carefully set aside the two best quality pills and placed the other four into a jade bottle, which, combined with his earlier crafted ones, made up a full bottle.

Li Zhirui rested for a moment, and just as he was about to continue Alchemy, he noticed several Communication Talismans stuck on the door outside.

This struck him as very strange, because they wouldnʼt involve him in trivial matters; if it was something important, they would ring the Awakening Bell at the door rather than use the less efficient Communication Talismans.

He drew the Talismans towards himself with a gesture, activated them with Mana, and a familiar voice that he hadnʼt heard in many years emerged from the Talismans.

”Zhirui, I have emerged from seclusion! Iʼve kept you waiting for a long time.”

”Are you still doing Alchemy? Xue Feng said you are going to hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony for me, but without you here, we canʼt make decisions on our own.”

”Iʼm currently leading our people to reconfigure the Mountain Protection Array and soon our family will have a genuine fourth-tier Formation!”

The remaining Talismans had similar messages, all urging Li Zhirui to come out of seclusion, filled with an impatient tone and the anticipation of reunion.

After listening, Li Zhirui stood up abruptly and strode outside.

It turned out Jiang Fengwu was not at home; she was outdoors leading the clanspeople in locating positions for Array Flags to maximize the power of the Formation as much as possible.

Li Zhirui could only suppress his eager feelings, anxiously waiting for Jiang Fengwuʼs return.

Meanwhile.

Jiang Fengwu was leading a group of Array Masters, running around the clanʼs territory, arranging previously crafted Array Flags, followed by the extremely complex Array Patterns.

Although it was an upgrade from an existing Formation, the difficulty was by no means low, which is why, even for the simplest Array Patterns, Jiang Fengwu had to personally check them to ensure everything was flawless.

When everyone had arranged the Array Patterns and Array Flags, and Jiang Fengwu confirmed there were no issues, she took the Array Plate and flew into the sky. An outpouring of her vast Mana instantly connected a series of Array Patterns, and various Spirit Lights flashed across the clan land, creating a sight of incredible beauty.

”The Hundred Mile Thick Earth Water Phase Array!”

The clear and resonant voice of Jiang Fengwu echoed throughout the clan land, ”Form!”

The moment Li Zhirui sensed the commotion, he looked up at the sky, then through the fluctuations in Mana, he located Jiang Fengwu.

”Did it work?”

When the spirit light rose, enveloping the grand tribal land in a protective cocoon, Li Zhirui knew the answer.

It wasnʼt long before Jiang Fengwu returned.

Upon seeing Li Zhirui standing in the courtyard, she paused slightly, then hurried forward and embraced him, her voice tinged with reproach, ”Youʼve finally come out!”

”And you have the nerve to say that to me? You sequestered yourself for a year or two.” Li Zhirui teased.

”I was contemplating formations, and crafting array flags and array plates,” Jiang Fengwu mumbled in embarrassment by the end.

”No wonder you started setting up the formation as soon as you came out, that explains it.” Li Zhiruiʼs face beamed with realization, his voice tender, ”Youʼve worked hard.”

Jiang Fengwu suddenly said, ”Let me tell you why the thunder tribulation was so powerful.”

”Okay.”

”At first, I wasnʼt a loose cultivator, but born into a small Foundation Establishment family where everyone adored me…” Jiang Fengwu recounted her past with a calm expression.

It was evident that she didnʼt regret causing the deaths of many mortals in her quest for vengeance, which brought about considerable karmic force and almost cost her life in the thunder tribulation.

After listening, Li Zhirui hugged her tightly and said, ”Itʼs all in the past now, and youʼve avenged your family.”

”Mhm.”

”Itʼs been over ten years since we sought pleasure, hasnʼt it?”

Having said that, he didnʼt wait for Jiang Fengwuʼs reaction, instead carrying her straight into the room.

For a time, the bedding entwined, and waves of crimson passion rolled.

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”The Li familyʼs invitations have arrived!”

All the forces near the Li family, including the Water Spirit Sect, Wuya Sect, and Profound Ice Sect, had received invitations sent by the Li family.

Those Golden Core forces that had switched allegiance from Shen Leishan to the Li family had received specially made invitations with a date one day earlier than the other forces.

”We heard that the Li family gave birth to a second Nascent Soul, but after a year or two, this figure never appeared…”

They had thought it was a rumor, a ruse the Li family staged themselves to deter these unruly forces, so they continued to behave as they pleased, not taking the Li family seriously.

But now it seemed the matter was true.

Otherwise, they wouldnʼt make such a public spectacle, sending out invitations far and wide.

”The Li family is really cunning, setting up a deceptive ruse to confuse us about the truth, thus drawing out the disobedient forces.”

But in reality, the Li family had done no such thing, nor had they such intentions; it was all a construction of their own imaginations.

”So what kind of gift should we send?”

In the current situation, unless they were willing to abandon their sects, they had no choice but to honestly attend the banquet at Wanxian Island.

”Bring out the best spiritual objects, hopefully the Li family will overlook past grievances in light of the gifts.”

Those forces that had been hypocritical previously now all thought of making amends to the Li family.

Meanwhile, the Water Spirit Sect and Wuya Sect, two rival forces, found themselves together, discussing the matter of the great celebration for Jiang Fengwuʼs Nascent Soul.