Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 237 Request
The wedding ceremony proceeded smoothly amidst a joyous and solemn atmosphere.

In the presence of relatives and friends, Li Xiangming and Cao Yanjun toasted Li Qianhe.

Subsequently, Li Chengkang read out the marriage certificate, announcing that the two were now husband and wife and tied the knot.

"This jade is named Fish and Dragon Reflection. I bestow it upon you, hoping that you and your husband will live in harmony and have a son soon."

Li Qianxiong stood up and, on behalf of the Li family, presented Li Xiangming and Cao Yanjun with a jade pendant shaped like a fish and dragon.

The two respectfully accepted the jade pendant, dripped their own heart's blood onto it, and then exchanged them for a ritual.

A moment later, both of them felt something.

The Fish-Dragon Jade Shadow is made entirely of mother-and-child jade. Once the essence blood of the other party is dripped on it, the presence of the other party can be sensed within a hundred miles.

Of course, the function of the fish and dragon wall shadow is far more than that.

It can not only sense the life signs of a Daoist partner and nourish their blood and qi, but it is also a powerful high-grade magic weapon containing a defensive spell called "Fish-Dragon Twin Shadow Protection", which is enough to block any attack from a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the early stage.

Such defensive magical artifacts are extremely rare even in the Li family's warehouse.

It was a congratulatory gift that Li Qianxiong specially bought from Pushui Market.

In addition to Li Qianxiong, Li Qianhe also gave gifts to the newlyweds, a white jade thumb ring and a green jade bracelet.

Tong Wunan was more direct, giving each of them a red envelope containing 50 spirit stones.

Both of them paid out of their own pockets, which is incomparable to the fish and dragon jade image sent by the Li family.

But gifts from elders are given regardless of social status.

Li Xiangming and Cao Yanjun were delighted to receive the gift on this joyous occasion.

After the process was completed, Li Xiangming escorted Cao Yanjun back to Fengming Tower to rest.

But it was not yet time for the wedding night, so Li Xiangming had to return to the scene.

"Fellow practitioners, I am deeply honored that you have graced my humble abode with your presence today. I have prepared wine and water to express my gratitude. I hope you will enjoy yourselves and share this auspicious day."

After saying this, Li Xiangming kept raising his glass and drinking with those who were toasting him.

Of course, there were too many people present, about four or five hundred.

Most of them were independent cultivators who came from the surrounding area to join in the fun.

They didn't care who they married; all they knew was that they could eat the delicacies they never usually got to eat at the wedding banquet.

And so it came.

These people love to toast, constantly calling out to the groom.

Li Xiangming could not possibly retaliate against each one individually.

He wore a smile, but in reality, he was keeping a close eye on everything around him and listening intently. Before long, he slipped up to the Green Sheep Taoist.

“I am very pleased that the Taoist priest has come.”

Li Xiangming said this from the bottom of his heart.

He spent his childhood in Green Cloud Cave, and the few friends he made in his youth had long since disappeared without a trace after he returned to his family.

He certainly had many close relatives in the Li family.

But the reason why we are so close is largely because we share the same bloodline.

Among the members of the Xiang generation, he is widely recognized as having the best relationship with Li Xiangru and Li Xianghua.

However, the three of them didn't actually interact much.

Their kinship and shared interests were enough to bind them together.

In Li Xiangming's mind, Li Xiangcheng, Li Jihu, and others were more like his juniors.

Therefore, Li Xiangming and they could not talk about anything.

The Qingyang Taoist was different; although the two were far apart in age, they got along extremely well.

They interact with each other frequently, and most of the time, there is no conflict of interest involved.

Especially after Qingyang Daoist achieved foundation building, he still treated Li Xiangming the same as before.

This made Li Xiangming value this hard-won old friend even more.

"Haha, how could I possibly miss Mr. Li's joyous occasion?"

The Taoist priest picked up the wine on the table and winked. Li Xiangming understood without saying a word and drank with him.

The two chatted for a few more minutes and had a very pleasant conversation.

At this moment, Li Xiangming noticed a little girl of about thirteen or fourteen years old next to Qingyang Daoist, who was none other than Sun Siyan.

Although Sun Siyan is still young, her face is rosy and her features are delicate. She already has a widow's peak. In addition, she has been practicing Taoism since childhood, so her temperament is elegant and refined. Even when she sits quietly, her beauty is still undeniable, attracting the attention of many young men present.

Li Xiangming sighed with emotion: "When I saved Siyan back then, she was just a three or four-year-old child. Now she has grown into a graceful young lady. I am so grateful for your help, Daoist."

Master Qingyang stroked his long beard and looked at Sun Siyan with affection: "I must thank Layman Li for sending me such a precious disciple. Qingyang Temple now has someone to carry on the family line."

Li Xiangming nodded in agreement. He knew that Qingyang Daoist had already established his foundation and naturally hoped to cultivate a disciple who could fully inherit his mantle.

With dual spiritual roots, Sun Siyan has already reached the fifth level of Qi Refining at a young age, and it is not an unrealistic expectation that she will enter the Foundation Establishment stage before the age of thirty.

It should be noted that Qingyang Daoist himself was nearly eighty years old when he finally succeeded in establishing his foundation.

Now that he has the Foundation Establishment Pill in his hands, and his disciple's aptitude far surpasses that of ordinary people, everything is ready except for the final push, so he is naturally overjoyed.

While the Taoist Qingyang was overjoyed, he suddenly remembered something and asked in a low voice, "By the way, Layman Li! This old Taoist has a favor to ask. I wonder if it would be possible to request a copy of the Fire Technique from the Li family?"

"Fire magic?"

Li Xiangming was slightly taken aback, but then he understood the intention of the Green Sheep Taoist.

Sun Siyan is a dual-elemental fire-elemental seed, making her cultivation of fire techniques twice as effective.

However, Qingyang Daoist himself was not a fire cultivator. Although he could guide Sun Siyan's cultivation, he was still lacking in the transmission of fire techniques.

Li Xiangming felt slightly troubled. The Li family was famous for its fire magic, and in addition to the Flying Flame Wheel, they had many other powerful fire spells.

But no matter what kind of magic it is, it is not something that can be explained to outsiders.

When Qingyang Daoist saw Li Xiangming's expression, how could he not understand?

He shook his head and said, "It's alright, I was just asking. I know a little about how your family values ​​inheritance much more than the sect."

Nevertheless, Qingyang Daoist was still somewhat disappointed.

Fire magic is easy to find, but few are actually usable.

In today's cultivation world, the inheritance of magical arts is already incredibly complex and ubiquitous.

However, the quality of most spells varies greatly, and some spells with minimal effects are meaningless to learn.

If that's all, it's not a big deal.

However, some people, just to attract attention, secretly modify the original texts of some useless spells and then sell them at high prices.

This has led to many spells on the market appearing to be high-end and powerful, but in reality, their true nature is revealed once they are practiced.

It's a waste of time and may even be harmful to the practitioner.

Such fake spells are everywhere; they appear not only in markets but also in various ruins.

Some cultivators visited the ancient cave dwelling and thought they had obtained something valuable.

Little did they know that these were all precautions left by their predecessors, specifically designed to guard against tomb raiders.

Therefore, in the world of cultivation, finding a suitable and powerful spell is not easy.

Having cultivation level and spirit stones is not enough; one must also rely on opportunity.

This is why major sects and ancient families are so sought after.

Many independent cultivators would rather be menial servants or marry into the family than not join them.

Ultimately, this is because the cultivation methods and spells issued by these forces, after years of exploration, have proven that even the most common ones can truly lead to enlightenment and protect one's path.

The Green Sheep Taoist took a liking to the Li family's fire magic because he knew that the Li family's fire magic would definitely benefit Sun Siyan.

However, the Li family has always kept their teachings secret, so the Taoist Qingyang was destined to leave disappointed.

After a moment's thought, Li Xiangming said, "Daoist, Yifeng Pavilion in Xiaoganshan Market often holds auctions and magic ceremonies. The magic they auction is quite reliable. I can ask my family to keep an eye out, and if there are any suitable fire magic spells, we will notify you as soon as possible."

"In that case, this old Taoist will thank you in advance, Young Master Li."

The Taoist priest smiled and toasted Li Xiangming again.

(End of this chapter)