Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 32 Struggle
"How can it be!"

Beads of sweat the size of soybeans appeared on Li Xiangming's forehead; his mind was banished, unable to enter his sea of ​​consciousness.

This has never happened before.

So heavy!
very noisy!

In a daze, Li Xiangming seemed to hear countless whispers.

The murmurs grew louder and more chaotic, engulfing him layer by layer like seawater.

Li Xiangming began to feel suffocated, as the seawater assaulted his body and then his soul.

This unbalanced, numb sensation was like being suddenly struck by lightning, with countless electric currents swirling around his mind, running wildly back and forth.

The electric current grew stronger, and the feelings of oppression and pain became more intense.

Li Xiangming even felt that his heart was about to stop.

will die!

Once this thought arises, fear grows wildly like weeds in spring, impossible to eradicate.

His mind became increasingly blank, making it difficult for him to think.

"No!"

The overwhelming fear fueled Li Xiangming's strong will to survive.

He didn't want to die; he still wanted to pursue the legendary path to immortality!
He is a special person!

He is not willing to give in! !
At the critical moment of life and death, Li Xiangming suppressed his fear and struggled to open his eyes.

But it was in vain.

But all his efforts were in vain, which fueled his will to survive and even allowed him to regain a sliver of his own consciousness.

In that instant, Li Xiangming opened his eyes, a white jade porcelain bottle in his hand, which he squeezed hard.

Instantly, the jade bottle shattered, and the liquid inside dripped from his palm into his mouth.

The Heavenly Dew is Still and Clear!
This rare and precious drop became Li Xiangming's only lifeline, the only straw he could cling to.
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Six days later, at Qingyang Temple.

Led by Li Qianshi, more than ten people occupied this small Taoist temple.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Qianshi walked out the door with a cold face, while Li Xiangru beside him didn't dare to utter a sound.

Just then, a man walked over from a distance; it was Li Xiangren.

"Xiangren, how are things on your end?" Li Qianshi asked.

"Two corpses have been found. One of them was hit by my Li family's Flying Flame Wheel. It should have been killed by Xiang Ming, but Xiang Ming..."

Li Xiangren shook his head. He had searched the surrounding area for miles but had not found any trace of Li Xiangming.

"The Green Sheep Taoist said that the Mang Sect has 'Four Tigers,' the eldest of whom, Golden-haired Tiger, is dead, leaving 'Three Tigers.' If only two corpses have been found, Xiangming is very likely to be involved."

Li Xiangru, who was standing next to him, took over the conversation, but he couldn't finish his sentence.

Judging from the jade talisman in the family ancestral hall, Xiangming should still be alive, but if he was kidnapped by bandits, especially after killing two of their companions, the chances of survival are too small.

Everyone was silent.

"If anything happens to Xiangming, the Mang Sect will face the wrath of the Li family!"

Li Qianshi angrily said that Li Xiangming was not only a talented young man in the family, but also an outstanding member of the fourth branch.

If they were to die outside, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow to the fourth branch of the family.

Li Qianshi's voice was not quiet, and the Qingyang Taoist priest inside the Taoist temple naturally heard it clearly. He also knew that this was deliberately meant for him to hear, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He never expected that the members of the Mang sect he had encountered at Puyin Mountain would attack Layman Li.

Now that the fate of Layman Li is unknown, the abbot of Qingyang Temple has also gotten himself into a lot of trouble.

From his perspective, this matter had nothing to do with him, since Qingyang Temple could not control the actions of the Mang Sect.

But the Li family clearly didn't think that way.

First of all, Li Xiangming was an envoy sent to Qingyang Temple. He was attacked on his way back. Who knows if Qingyang Temple was tipping off the Mangjiao?

Secondly, since you, Qingyang Daoist, admitted to seeing Mangjiao disciples on Puyin Mountain, is it possible that you hired someone to commit murder?
Once the seed of doubt is planted, it will take root and sprout. The Li family did not believe Qingyang Daoist at all and directly sent people to seal off Qingyang Temple.

Even if Qingyang Daoist later proves his innocence, the Li family will still put on a show of arrogance.

This is how everyone has always treated their own families.

This is just the appetizer, because Li Xiangming is still alive, and the Li family is still searching for him.

Once the talismans in the ancestral hall are extinguished, the hard times for Qingyang Temple will only just begin.

Just as the Li family members were talking, another person flew in from a distance.

"Xiangyu?"

Li Xiangru exclaimed in shock.

"Are you out of seclusion?"

The newcomer was dressed in a bright red robe, embroidered with the Li family's unique flying flame wheel emblem.

"Ah."

Li Xiangyu first greeted Li Qianshi, who, as a capable member of the fourth branch of the Li family, possessed the cultivation of the Great Perfection of Qi Refining. He then nodded in response to Li Xiangru's words.

"So you've already broken through to the next level?" Lee Sang-in, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes.

"That's it."

When Lee Sang-yu saw Lee Sang-in, even his usually calm mind was stirred.

He finally caught up with the person he had been chasing since childhood.

Upon hearing Li Xiangyu's words, everyone present offered their congratulations.

Only Li Xiangru and Li Qianshi were distracted.

Li Xiangru, recognized as a genius in the Li family, was two years older than Li Xiangyu, yet his cultivation level lagged far behind, which undoubtedly saddened him.

Li Qianshi had just accepted the fact that Li Xiangming had disappeared, and upon suddenly hearing that the second branch of the family had grown stronger, he couldn't help but think of the factional struggles within the Li family.

Both men had their own thoughts, but they concealed them well. Li Qianshi was the first to come to his senses and asked, "You just broke through, why aren't you at home consolidating your cultivation? What are you doing here?"

“I received orders from the head of the family to send everyone in the police station back.”

"Xiangming is still undecided."

Li Qianshi's tunnel.

“The duties of the police station are important, and I cannot stay away all the time. I have the master’s warrant.”

As he spoke, Li Xiangyu took out a jade tablet engraved with the character "令" (command) and Li Qianxiong's unique magical power mark.

Everyone was silent now.

"Can't we be a few more days lenient?"

Li Qianshi asked slowly. He naturally recognized the patriarch's order, but did not take it immediately.

Once the police officers leave, how will they find Li Xiangming when only a few people from his fourth branch of the family come to this huge place?

Furthermore, someone must be assigned to keep an eye on Qingyang Temple.

Li Qianshi couldn't help but regret that he had brought more people with him.

"Xiangru, you take everyone back. Xianghua and I will stay here."

At this moment, Li Xiangren spoke up.

Li Xiangru nodded. This was a solution. Tailai Peak was definitely safe. The police station could guard all areas of Danggui Mountain without having to take everyone back.

However, just as he was about to leave, Li Xiangyu stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Li Xiangren: "Brother, you are the head of the hall."

The implication is that the head of the police station cannot leave Danggui Mountain for an extended period of time.

Upon hearing this, Lee Sang-in remained silent for a while.

"Then Xiangyu, you can take over the police station for me. I'll stay a few more days."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

Li Xiangru immediately exclaimed, "Brother, you mustn't!"

Even Li Qianshi couldn't help but rebuke, "Nonsense! The appointment and removal of a hall master must be approved by the clan elders. How can this be treated like a child's play?"

Li Xianghua, standing to the side, noticed something and frowned, saying, "Brother, you're not planning to go find the Mang Cult alone, are you?"

Lee Sang-hwa's words stunned everyone, and they all looked at Lee Sang-in.

"Since Xiangming is still alive, I'll go look for him."

Lee Sang-in nodded slightly, looking completely calm and collected.

But everyone sensed his chilling aura.

"No, I don't agree."

Li Qianshi shook his head. Although he desperately wanted to save Xiangming, who in the Mang Sect was in Pu County?

Where is the base?
Nothing is clear.

How could he let Li Xiangren take such a risk?
At the same time, he thought of the patriarch's order. The patriarch had a full understanding of Li Xiangren's character, which was why he sent Li Xiangyu over.

The so-called police station's return to the front lines was just a pretext; the real purpose was to bring back Li Xiangren.

As the de facto successor to the Li family head, Li Xiangren is clearly much more important than Li Xiangming.

If something happens to him, it will be a fatal blow to the Li family, and I myself will be held responsible even if I die.

"My mind is made up. You don't need to try to persuade me."

Lee Sang-in looked around at everyone, and finally fixed his gaze on Lee Sang-yu.

Of all those present, only Li Xiangyu posed a threat to him.

Li Xiangyu's gaze was calm. He had wanted to fight Li Xiangren ever since his breakthrough, but it was clearly not the time.

"Is it really necessary? You'll cause chaos in the house if you do that."

“I can’t control Xiangming in Green Cloud Cave, but I have to take responsibility for him if something happens at the police station.”

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangyu put away the token and said indifferently, "Suit yourself. I just came to deliver a message. It's your business if you don't go back."

“However, even if you don’t go back, I will not take over the position of hall master for you. You will have to explain it to the family head yourself.”

When you're done, turn around and leave.

(End of this chapter)