Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 175 Visits and Cooperation

Three months later.

The Li Family Sutra Repository was immersed in tranquility.

A man in a green robe slowly stepped out of the library, his brows slightly furrowed, seemingly lost in some profound thought.

Seeing this, Li Chengzhi asked with a hint of concern, "Xiangming, did you gain anything today?"

"I have gained some understanding, but this has also brought more questions."

Li Xiangming gently shook his head.

"normal!"

Li Cheng stroked his beard and smiled, offering words of comfort: "The art of illusion is profound and unpredictable, with endless variations, and cannot be mastered overnight. You are young and promising, but remember not to be impatient."

Li Xiangming nodded in agreement, but he knew in his heart that the path of cultivating illusion magic was far more difficult than he had imagined.

In the past few months, besides diligently practicing and guiding Li Xiangzhen and others in their cultivation, he devoted the rest of his time to studying illusion techniques.

But what we gained was barely enough to be considered worthless.

In fact, Li Xiangming had dabbled in illusion magic a long time ago.

However, the benefits that illusion magic had brought him in the past were not as great as he had imagined, so he did not spend too much time on it.

However, after experiencing the Illusory Butterfly incident, Li Xiangming deeply understood the power of illusion.

Illusions may not be as intuitive as other spells, and they are also easily countered by certain rare treasures.

For example, the Dust-Free Pearl that Li Xiangming always carried with him.

But how many people actually possess the Pearl of Separation from Dust?

Moreover, even the Dust-Leaving Pearl couldn't block the illusionary magic of the Illusionary Dark Butterfly, which shows that high-level illusionary magic still has powerful practical applications.

In addition, the most distinctive features of illusion magic are its concealment and low cost.

Faced with the Illusory Butterfly, Li Xiangming was constantly disturbed by its illusions.

If you slack off even slightly during this period, you will be dragged into the abyss and left to be slaughtered.

Ordinary spells would never have such a high casting frequency.

This is also the biggest reason why Li Xiangchuan and his troops were wiped out.

In terms of sheer strength, the ten members of the Beast-Catching Chamber possess far greater magical power than the demonic power of the Illusory Night Butterfly.

However, the Illusory Butterfly continuously casts illusions, and the animal trapping house simply cannot withstand it, rendering it powerless.

This also inspired Li Xiangming.

Li Xiangming knew that his magical power was only ordinary. Even when he used his signature wide-range destructive spell "Phantom Waves," its power was far less than that of Li Xiangren's flying sword or Li Xiangyu's strange fire.

Leaving aside these two individuals, a large number of cultivators, such as the Geng brothers and the Mangjiao heretics, could withstand his attacks.

Therefore, when facing enemies, Li Xiangming gradually developed a fighting style that involved using the Fog Conveying Technique to conceal his figure, then using talismans, water prison techniques, and other means to distract the enemy, and then adapting to the situation to find an opportunity to kill them with a single blow.

If Li Xiangming incorporates illusion techniques during this process, wouldn't he be more efficient at killing enemies?

With this in mind, Li Xiangming devoted himself to the cultivation of illusion techniques.

Unfortunately, there are very few people in the Li family who study illusion magic.

Li Xiangming quickly read through all the relevant records that remained.

"Although there are some notes on illusion techniques at home, as well as a few good illusion techniques, overall, they are too scattered and lack a systematic learning method. Even if someone studies them, most of them are troubled by their profound and chaotic knowledge and cannot find the right way."

"In comparison, the Illusionary Moon Manual is much clearer, progressing step by step."

"But the contents of the Illusion Moon Manual are for Illusion Moon Master to read himself, not for beginners to learn. There are many things in it that are vague and confusing, and they are all theoretical without any practical feedback, making it difficult for people to stick with it."

Li Xiangming sighed. Neither the illusion techniques passed down in his family nor the treasured manual left by the Illusion Moon Immortal could provide him with a clear path of cultivation.

Without guidance from his elders, he had to explore on his own, struggling alone.

Back home, Li Xiangming remained frowning.

If we're talking about getting started, he's already gotten started.

But how can one make their illusions more powerful?

As he was pondering, Li Xiangzhen peeked in.

"Brother, Brother Xiangcheng is here to see you."

"Oh?" Li Xiangming got up and went out to greet Li Xiangcheng.

"Nineteenth Brother, the Patriarch is summoning you."

Li Xiangcheng, dressed in the attire of the Shouyu Hall, showed Li Xiangming the family head's token.

"You look quite smart in that outfit."

Li Xiangming said with a smile that although the fourth branch did not agree to Li Xiangcheng entering the animal trapping room, they did not let him be idle and arranged for him to enter the guard hall.

Lee Sang-sung is currently a member of the Shuyu-dō Naka-bu.

The head of the household is responsible for the head's travel and protection; this is a very important duty.

But in reality, Li Qianxiong, who was at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, didn't need the protection of any Qi Refining cultivators, so Li Xiangcheng did some errands and relaying orders.

"What business does the patriarch have with me?"

Li Xiangming asked casually, knowing that Li Qianxiong hadn't seen him for three months after he was suspended from his post.

"It seems like you have guests at home and need to accompany them."

"Accompanying guests?"

Li Xiangming had a vague idea and hurried to the guest room.

The place where the guest rooms are located is called Hechenxuan, which is divided into two parts: the inner courtyard is used for offices, and the outer area is a private residence for entertaining distinguished guests.

When Li Xiangming arrived at Cuiwei Hall, he indeed saw Li Qianxiong, Li Qianyou, Li Qianyuan, and others.

Meanwhile, Cao Fuyi and Cao Yanjun were also present in the hall.

"Come in."

Li Qianxiong beckoned, and Li Xiangming quickly went in, sat down at the lower end, and listened quietly to the conversation between the two sides.

When Cao Fuyi bid farewell to Yuyuan, he used himself to convey to Li Qianxiong his desire to visit Danggui Mountain.

After hearing Li Xianghong's idea, he also strongly urged the family head to agree. At this time, Cao Fuyi's arrival was a natural outcome.

Li Xiangming was surprised to see Cao Yanjun there. He glanced at her, and she returned his smile.

Li Qianxiong treated Cao Fuyi, who was from the Cao family of Qingliang Mountain, with great courtesy; Cao Fuyi also valued the Li family, which was backed by Puyin Mountain, and the two had a very harmonious conversation.

In just half a day, the two sides exchanged their intentions for cooperation. Li Qianxiong waved his hand and instructed Li Xiangming to arrange a banquet to receive the guests from the Cao family.

Li Xiangming readily agreed and personally handled all the details, even having the Beast Breeding House send over two rare monsters as appetizers.

Over the course of three days, Li Qianxiong and Cao Fuyi finalized the details of their cooperation, which mainly included the following three points.

First and foremost, the Li family agreed to sell demonic beasts to Yuyuan. Every three months, they would sell Yuyuan at least one late-stage Spirit Summoning demon, three mid-stage Spirit Summoning demons, and ten early-stage Spirit Summoning demons, with the settlement in spirit stones at market price.

Yu Yuan agreed to guide the Li family in building the Beast Breeding Peak Beast Farm and to supply the Beast Breeding House with some technologies that the Cao family believed could be made available.

Secondly, Yuyuan has included the Li family as a premium client. If the Li family has any needs, Yuyuan can give them priority in taming spirit pets.

The Li family increased its investment in Pushui Market and dispatched at least three late-stage Qi Refining cultivators to be stationed there, while also promising to protect Yuyuan.

Thirdly, Yuyuan will fund the Li family to open a spirit pet shop in Pushui Market. In return, the Li family must allow Yuyuan's spirit pets to be consigned there.

Once these three points were agreed upon, the basic foundation for the cooperative relationship between the two parties was laid; everything else was just minor detail.

However, Cao Fuyi continued to discuss with Li Qianxiong repeatedly, both to secure his own interests and to explore more cooperation opportunities.

Four more days passed before the frequency of their meetings decreased significantly. During this time, Cao Fuyi requested to inspect the Li family's animal trapping house and the environment of Puyin Mountain.

Upon hearing this, Li Qianxiong hesitated for a moment before replying, "Looking at the animal trapping house is fine, but Puyin Mountain is very dangerous, so let's not go in."

Although Cao Fuyi referred to himself as Yuyuan, the cooperation between the two parties only involved Danggui Mountain and Yuyuan, and did not involve the Cao family of Qingliang Mountain.

However, Cao Fuyi is from Qingliang Mountain after all. If something happens to him in Puyin Mountain, the Li family will inevitably be angered by the Cao family, and the cooperation will cease to exist.

However, Cao Fuyi insisted on entering Puyin Mountain. The basis for their cooperation was the monsters, which originated from Puyin Mountain.

Cao Fuyi could not rest easy without seeing Puyin Mountain with his own eyes.

Who knows if your Li family is just talking big?

What if Yuyuan helps the Li family build the Beast Breeding Peak, but the promised monsters don't arrive?
Faced with such concerns, Li Qianxiong had no choice but to agree.

At the same time, he privately approached Li Xiangming and instructed him: "From today onwards, you will resume your position as the head of the animal trapping house and be responsible for the safety of the Cao family uncle and nephew. I have only one requirement: let them leave Pudong alive and not ruin the cooperation between the two families."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)