Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 297 Rejection
"There's something strange about this thing!"

Li Xiangming muttered to himself that the evil green robe would only act strangely in two situations. The first situation was when his magic power was severely insufficient, at which point the evil green robe would immediately devour its master.

The second scenario is when he is in a state of mental instability, the evil green-robed figure will also be ready to act.

Furthermore, when the Weeping Spirit Desolate Sky Rope was subdued, the evil green-robed figure made a slight movement, but it did not target him; instead, it simply absorbed the original magic power of the Weeping Spirit Desolate Sky Rope.

Furthermore, when he touched the Nascent Soul restriction set up by Liu Xiong Yu, the evil green-robed man also took the initiative to attack and absorbed the power of the restriction.

Compared to the first two scenarios, the latter two are manifestations of the evil green-robed man's desire for magical power, which do not constitute unusual activity and pose no direct threat to him.

But now, the evil green-robed creature went berserk merely upon noticing the scarlet eyeball in Hou Xianbo's hand, nearly swallowing his consciousness—an unprecedented situation.

However, the evil green-robed man remained unmoved by the yellow crystal in his hand.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Li Xiangming's mind: "These eyeballs are fake; the ones in Hou Xianbo's hands are the real ones!"

Although it's somewhat comical that eyeballs can be real or fake, this is Li Xiangming's most genuine thought at the moment.

Otherwise, the reaction of the evil green-robed cannot be explained.

Thinking of this, Li Xiangming couldn't help but feel anxious again.

If Madam Zhen was confident enough to deal with her master even with fake eyeballs, what would happen if they were real?

He didn't have time to examine the effects of the evil green robe's strange movements on his body; he hurriedly looked towards the battlefield.

However, by the time he lost consciousness, the battle seemed to have ended.

Hou Xianbo's tall figure has vanished without a trace.

Even Madam Zhen and the Faceless Man have disappeared.

"In the end what happened?"

Li Xiangming was like an ant on a hot pan, craning his neck to take a closer look.

Just then, a voice came from behind him: "Let's go."

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Li Xiangming quickly turned around and indeed saw Fairy Green Cloud and Zhang Min in her arms.

"Master, are you... alright?"

Green Cloud Fairy didn't speak. With a flick of her sleeve, a strong wind swept in and took Li Xiangming away, just like in the underground cave.
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"Sister, are you okay?"

In an underground cave, Li Xiangming stood at the entrance and asked softly.

"It's okay, come in."

At this moment, Zhang Min was pale and sitting cross-legged on a futon in the corner of the cave. Her condition was clearly not as relaxed as she had described.

However, when she saw Li Xiangming enter, she managed a weak smile and asked, "How is Master's injury?"

Li Xiangming answered truthfully: "My master is in seclusion in the hot spring cave, I have no idea."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Min hesitated for a moment before continuing to ask, "Is Master's injury very serious?"

Li Xiangming remained silent for a moment.

He didn't actually know the true situation of Fairy Green Cloud.

The fight between Fairy Green Cloud and Hou Xianbo was too brief, and Hou Xianbo's soul was conveniently blocked by the evil green robe.

On the surface, Fairy Green Cloud seemed to be unharmed.

Not only did he appear normal, but he was also able to use his magic to bring the two of them back to the underground cave.

However, judging from the outcome, her injuries must have been quite serious.

Otherwise, there would be no reason for her to let Madam Zhen and the Faceless Man go after attacking Hou Xianbo.

He would even go into seclusion once he returned to the underground cave.

Although Hou Xianbo's divine incarnation only had the cultivation level of the early Foundation Establishment stage.

When facing the Li family outside Changyang Valley, he personally admitted that he was no match for the two Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Li family.

But that doesn’t mean he can only use the methods of a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the early stages.

In essence, he was still an invincible Golden Core cultivator, or even stronger.

The methods he uses are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Green Cloud Fairy clearly underestimated this leader of the Mang Cult.

However, Li Xiangming could understand Green Cloud Fairy's actions.

Unlike the Li family, although Madam Zhen made a small scheme against the Li family in Changyang Valley, it did not have an immeasurable impact on the Li family. However, the destruction of Green Cloud Cave by the Mang Sect was fatal.

Even Fairy Shanyun died at the hands of the Faceless Man.

If Fairy Green Cloud, out of fear of Hou Xianbo, swallows her anger and lets Madam Zhen and the Faceless Man leave, how will she face the disciples of Green Cloud Cave and Shanyun Sect? Putting aside the disciples' impressions of her, she probably won't be able to get past her own conscience either.

With a sigh, Li Xiangming replied, "It must be quite serious. The fact that the Mang Sect was able to provoke the Hengyue Sect means that their leader's cultivation level is quite remarkable."

Upon hearing Li Xiangming's answer, Zhang Min's face immediately clouded with worry: "Master's health has never been good; it's only been a year and a half since he recovered from his injuries."

"Master is a lucky man, he will be alright."

Li Xiangming offered a word of comfort.

Zhang Min, however, couldn't rest easy. She looked up at Li Xiangming and said, "We can't help Master with things. Junior Brother, would you be willing to come with me to Green Cloud Cave to check on things? I wonder how Senior Brother He and Senior Brother Mao are doing?"

Li Xiangming remained silent.

After the Mang Sect broke through the Flying Fish Nine Cauldrons Formation, the disciples of both factions were terrified when faced with the enormous Earth Mother Hidden Dragon. They scattered like birds and beasts and retreated to the depths of the inner cave.

Only Fairy Shanyun and a few true disciples continued to hold on.

But then, Fairy Shanyun died in battle, and several of her disciples were also seriously injured in the pursuit of the Earth Mother Hidden Dragon.

Especially Mao Jingze and He Xuan.

Mao Jingze was already covered in wounds and had little magic power left, yet he was forcibly pushed to the front lines.

When the formation was broken, he didn't even have time to retreat, and he was only able to escape thanks to Zhang Min's help.

However, Zhang Min was in no condition to protect herself in front of the Earth Mother Hidden Dragon.

How can we help Mao Jingze?

As for He Xuan, he was hit head-on by the Earth Mother Hidden Dragon, and his injuries were even worse than Mao Jingze's.

Unfortunately, when Fairy Green Cloud left Green Cloud Cave, she only took Li Xiangming and Zhang Min with her.

This puts the other two seriously injured disciples in danger.

Zhang Min was naturally worried about whether they could escape this calamity.

After all, three days have passed since that great battle.

Three days is enough time for that group of escaped water cultivators to traverse the entire Green Cloud Cave with countless powerful backers.

If the disciples of Green Cloud Cave cannot evacuate through the underground passage in time, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Although he understood Zhang Min's concerns, Li Xiangming still shook his head: "It's too dangerous."

He didn't have much of an impression of He Xuan and Mao Jingze.

Of all the people in Green Cloud Cave, only Zhang Min had a good relationship with him.

Besides Yin Ping and a handful of others, there were only a few people who could be considered nodding acquaintances.

Now that he knows there is no Enlightenment Spring in Green Cloud Cave, he is reluctant to take such a great risk to enter Green Cloud Cave again to inquire about the situation.

The Enlightenment Spring resides within Fairy Green Cloud; protecting Fairy Green Cloud is the righteous path.

If Fairy Green Clouds didn't also have the Enlightenment Spring, he would have stayed away from this mess long ago.

It's about the Ouyang family and the Mang Sect; it's about Foundation Establishment and Golden Core—it sounds terrifying.

Hearing Li Xiangming refuse to go out, Zhang Min sighed. She didn't force him, but closed her eyes and continued to regulate her breathing to recover her condition as soon as possible.

Seeing Zhang Min like this, Li Xiangming frowned slightly.

His senior sister was just too kind-hearted.

The Shanyun Sect covets the Green Cloud Cave, and she must stand up and be the first to resist.

Even if it meant compromising with the Shan Yun Sect, she was willing to be at the forefront when the Mang Sect attacked the Flying Fish Nine Cauldrons Formation.

Now that the disciples of Green Cloud Cave are missing and their fates unknown, she wants to go and find them.

It seems she's always going against the grain.

But perhaps it is precisely Zhang Min's selfless quality that gives her a charm that is hard for others to match, and even Li Xiangming is willing to get close to her.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Xiangming finally spoke: "If Master does not emerge from seclusion within the next few days, I will accompany you to see him."

"really?"

Zhang Min opened her eyes wide with surprise.

"Ah."

Li Xiangming's expression was solemn. The longer he stayed in Green Cloud Cave, the longer he had lost contact with Li Xiangren.

Even though he was very confident in Lee Sang-in's abilities, he couldn't help but feel a little worried after such a long time.

(End of this chapter)