Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 327 Trading Spiritual Veins
"Xiangming, are you really going to sell Green Cloud Cave?"

In the curling garden, several high-ranking members of the Li family crowded into Li Xiangren's hospital room to discuss important matters.

But everyone was stunned by Li Xiangming's decision, even the usually calm Li Chengkang was somewhat taken aback.

There's no other reason than that it's a spiritual vein!
A genuine spiritual vein!
Outsiders have no idea how much effort the Green Cloud Fairy put into vying for the Green Cloud Cave's spiritual vein.

However, the spiritual vein of Danggui Mountain was something the Li family had spent over forty years, with countless clansmen sacrificing their lives on the Nanbin battlefield.

No one knew the hardships involved better than the two elderly gentlemen of the Cheng generation present.

Li Xiangren also gave a wry smile: "I've only ever heard of seizing spiritual veins, never of buying and selling them."

You might say that spiritual veins are scarce in the cultivation world, but they are basically born in every place.

But if you say there are many, countless forces would love to have them, and some would even fight tooth and nail for them.

Ultimately, as the cultivation world has developed to this point, all sorts of forces have emerged one after another.

Cultivators are no longer a rarity.

Their need for spiritual veins has far exceeded the number of spiritual veins themselves.

There are far more monks than meat.

Every faction values ​​its own spiritual veins more than its own life.

Whether it's the Li family forbidding outsiders from entering Tailai Peak, or the Hengyue Sect setting up the Nine Heavens Cloud Concealment Array, both are means to protect their own spiritual veins.

Selling spiritual veins is tantamount to destroying one's own foundation.

To most people, this is simply a mindless thing to do.

Li Chenggeng frowned immediately: "If you are not confident in dealing with the Star Absorbing Village, we can lend you a hand."

Li Xiangming remained silent. Li Chenggeng assumed that Li Chenggeng was afraid to return because he was worried that the Star-Absorbing Village would threaten the now-weak Green Cloud Cave. However, what he cared about was not external pressure, but rather his plans for the future.

For Zhang Min and the others, Green Cloud Cave was undoubtedly their best refuge.

Because Green Cloud Cave has spiritual veins, once you leave, the cultivation environment will be completely different.

But Li Xiangming could not comply with their wishes.

Because Green Cloud Cave is too far from Danggui Mountain.

His roots are in the Li family; it's impossible for him to stay in the cave and live a carefree life as the sect leader.

But if he leaves it alone, Green Cloud Cave will soon become independent.

Can we really expect Zhang Min, Long Yang, and others to be loyal?
Don't be ridiculous.

When Hengyue Sect released Xuanling Zhenren back to Bailu Sect, it was precisely because they thought that it was better to guide than to block.

Anyway, Master Xuanling grew up in Hengyue Sect and received careful cultivation from many elders, so his feelings for Hengyue Sect go without saying.

Rather than forcing him to stay in the sect, it would be better to let him go back to inherit the family business and, incidentally, use him to control the Bailu Sect.

But the result?

Just a few decades later, the Bailu Sect and the Hengyue Sect developed a rift over the Dahuang Town incident.

In the end, Bailu Sect compromised with Hengyue Sect.

However, the relationship between the two families was definitely affected.

It's not clear at the moment.

However, if Hengyue Sect declines, will Bailu Sect really go through fire and water for Hengyue Sect as they expect?
I'm afraid not.

But can you say that Master Xuanling is an ungrateful villain?

That's not entirely true, is it?
The reason for this is ultimately due to geopolitics.

Bailu Gate is located in Pu County, and it is bordered first by the three counties of Shun'an Prefecture, and then by Zhangning Prefecture.

The difference in geographical location dictates that the interests of Bailu Gate and Hengyue Gate will differ.

Perhaps the former Master Xuanling was extremely loyal to the Hengyue Sect.

But when interests diverge or even conflict arise, he will inevitably reconsider his position.

The same applies to Zhang Min and others.

If Green Cloud Cave is left in Hao County, they will eventually break free from Li Xiangming's control.

This is not something that Li Xiangming can change by cultivating one or two loyal subjects.

To avoid this situation, Li Xiangming had no choice but to take everyone to Puxian County.

This way, he could better control Green Cloud Cave and feel more at ease using these people.

However, this makes the existence of the Green Cloud Cave spiritual vein quite awkward.

Li Xiangming slowly exhaled and said, "I have thought about this matter for a long time. Green Cloud Cave is like a chicken rib to me, tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away."

After hearing Li Xiangming's explanation, everyone fell into deep thought.

After a long pause, Li Chengkang replied softly, "You are the head of Green Cloud Cave, so you have the final say."

To be fair, he did not agree with selling the spiritual veins.

After all, spiritual veins are extremely scarce, and selling them feels like squandering one's inheritance.

But Li Xiangming was very pleased that he could still prioritize the interests of the Li family after becoming the head of the Green Cloud Cave.

Seeing that Li Chengkang had said this, the others exchanged glances and remained silent.

Only Li Xiangren asked in a deep voice, "Would the disciples of Green Cloud Cave agree to this?"

Li Xiangming shook his head: "They will never agree, so this matter needs to be planned carefully."

The cultivation environment is vastly different between those with spiritual veins and those without.

Li Xiangming didn't care about Green Cloud Cave, because he had Tailai Peak.

But the disciples of Green Cloud Cave are different; once they lose Green Cloud Cave, they will have no place to cultivate.

Even if Li Xiangming arranges for them to stay in Danggui Mountain, they will at most remain in Changyang Valley, not Tailai Peak.

Otherwise, the elders in the family would be furious.

"This"

Li Xiangren hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Clearly, they failed to understand Li Xiangming's intentions.

Perhaps in his mind, Li Xiangming, the head of Green Cloud Cave, should lead Green Cloud Cave to glory, rather than selling off such an important foundation as the spiritual vein without telling his disciples.

Li Xiangming was also somewhat helpless, unsure how to explain.

In fact, after being possessed by Fairy Green Cloud, he lost all affection for Green Cloud Cave.

Even his title of "Sect Leader" was a trick deliberately designed by Fairy Green Cloud so that he could still control Green Cloud Cave even after possessing her body.

Judging from Zhang Min's strong support, it's clear how successful Green Cloud Fairy's trick was.

However, these schemes and tricks failed to make Li Xiangming feel even a little bit responsible for Green Cloud Cave.

emotion?

Teacher's kindness?

Revitalizing the sense of mission within the sect?

None of them.

The reason he vied for the position of sect leader was that he had to go to great lengths to lead the disciples of Green Cloud Cave out of their misery.

He and the Li family simply need more support.

After all, even if Green Cloud Cave is in dire straits, it still has more than a dozen late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

Of course, this is something that can't be said.

Li Xiangming sighed, "Even if I don't sell the spiritual vein, can the Green Cloud Cave still be used by us?"

It should be noted that the Green Cloud Cave has already been sealed off by Master Xuanli.

Although Master Xuanli's excuse was to mediate the conflict between the Ouyang family and the Green Cloud Cave.

No one is allowed to enter Green Cloud Cave until the conflict is resolved.

But now, six months have passed.

What the Ouyang family wanted was the Enlightenment Spring and the whereabouts of the Mang Sect. Ever since the disciples of Green Cloud Cave were taken to Hengyue Sect by True Person Xuanli, they had been completely silent.

However, Green Cloud Cave did not have the strength to take revenge on the Ouyang family.

Hengyue Sect refused to stand up for Green Cloud Cave.

This conflict has long been left unresolved.

However, Hengyue Sect has always used the slogan of protecting Green Cloud Cave to prevent Green Cloud Cave disciples from leaving.

Judging from the dire straits of Zhang Min and the others, Li Xiangming had reason to suspect that Hengyue Sect harbored ill intentions. Upon hearing this, Li Xiangren frowned: "I'll go ask Master Xuanli."

"If anyone should ask, it's me. No need for you to trouble yourself, brother."

Li Xiangming shook his head.

The only connection between the Li family and Xuanli Zhenren, besides Li Huinan, is Li Xiangren.

Xuanli Zhenren has always regarded Li Xiangren as a promising junior and has silently supported his granddaughter's marriage to Li Xiangren.

At least for now, the "master-disciple" relationship between the two is still relatively pure.

Li Xiangming did not want Li Xiangren to beg Xuanli Zhenren for the sake of Green Cloud Cave.

Li Chengkang and Li Chenggeng both agreed with Li Xiangming's idea.

Goodwill is hard to build, so it should be used in crucial moments.

The Green Cloud Cave is now hardly worth mentioning.

Li Xiangming continued, "Since Grandfather Taibo has frequently gone into seclusion, the relationship between our Li family and Xuanli Zhenren has become somewhat distant. In addition, although we have moved our entire clan to Puxian and prepared generous gifts for every festival, Xuanli Zhenren may not appreciate them. It is not as effective as my elder brother visiting him often."

"Regardless of the circumstances, our Li family's relationship with Master Xuanli has been somewhat strained these past few years. It would be much better if my elder brother and Miss Min got together."

Li Xiangming noticed a change in Li Xiangren's expression and quickly changed his words, saying, "But after all, our fate is still a bit lacking. Now that Master Xuanli has saved my elder brother's life, it's even harder for our Li family to speak in front of him."

"Although Green Cloud Cave is only a low-grade first-order spiritual vein, it is still priceless. Since the matter of Green Cloud Cave is being handled by True Person Xuanli, why not give him a generous gift to solidify the relationship between our two families?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengkang and Li Chenggeng exchanged bewildered glances.

The reason they left one of them by Li Xiangren's side was to secretly bring Li Xiangren and Min Ning together, thereby restoring the close relationship between the Li family and Xuanli Zhenren.

But Li Xiangming was even more ruthless, willingly giving up even the spiritual veins.

The two had already tacitly accepted Li Xiangming's decision, so of course they wouldn't object at this point.

Upon hearing this, Lee Sang-in was slightly taken aback and couldn't refute it.

He can't stop Li Xiangming from thinking about his family, can he?
After a moment, he sighed and said, "I'm afraid it will make you feel wronged in front of the disciples of Green Cloud Cave."

If the disciples of Green Cloud Cave find out about this, Li Xiangming's prestige will surely plummet.

"Therefore, the cooperation of the True Man of Proclamation is required."

Li Xiangming smiled and explained his plan in detail.

The eyes of everyone present flickered.
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Two days later.

A young monk dressed in blue visited the Ice Curling Garden.

Li Xiangming greeted him with clasped hands: "Greetings, Brother Han."

A strange look appeared in Han Yunhao's eyes. He never expected that in just a few days, this guy would actually end up in front of Master Xuanli.

"Li Daoyou's methods are friendly."

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Brother Han."

Li Xiangming appeared somewhat humble. He also hadn't expected that Han Yunhao would be so highly regarded by Master Xuanli, who would personally oversee the spiritual vein transaction.

After a moment of silence, Han Yunhao handed over a storage bag and whispered, "This matter must not be told to anyone, lest it tarnish Elder Min's reputation."

"I know my place."

Li Xiangming responded with a smile, took the storage bag, scanned it with his divine sense, and understood its contents.

He transferred most of the spirit stones inside to his own storage bag, leaving only a small amount, and then returned it along with the storage bag: "Thank you for your hard work, Fellow Daoist Han."

Han Yunhao naturally noticed the details about Li Xiangming. He chuckled and said, "You and Brother Xiangren are two completely different people. The Li family should rise to prominence now that it has both of you."

After saying that, his gaze suddenly turned serious: "However, there are some things I still need to ask clearly."

"Brother Han, please speak."

Li Xiangming cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Han Yunhao did not ask immediately, but waited for a while before slowly saying, "Has Fairy Green Cloud truly passed away?"

"It's true."

Li Xiangming answered without hesitation.

Han Yunhao stared intently into Li Xiangming's eyes: "Was Fairy Green Cloud really killed by the Mang Sect?"

Li Xiangming sighed: "At that time, my master was unfortunately caught in the trap set by Hou Xianbo, the leader of the Mang Sect, and soon passed away."

Upon hearing the name Hou Xianbo, Han Yunhao's eyes sharpened instantly, but he quickly concealed his glint and began pacing back and forth.

After a moment, he said softly, "Elder Min trusts your Li family, so he didn't ask too many questions. It's just that I personally wanted to know more. Please don't mind."

"Not at all, Fellow Daoist Han was also thinking of Elder Min. I dare to swear to heaven that there is not a single lie in my words."

Li Xiangming replied with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Han Yunhao nodded.

He glanced at Li Xiangming one last time before turning and leaving.

Li Xiangming breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the other person's figure disappear.

This Hengyue Sect disciple, who was also staying at Xinyuan Peak, put considerable pressure on him.

He knew there was one more question the other party hadn't asked: the whereabouts of the Enlightenment Spring.

Of course, even when he asked Li Xiangming, he denied it.

"it's over?"

Li Chengkang came out of the house.

Clearly, he had noticed Han Yunhao.

"Ah."

Li Xiangming nodded, then touched his storage bag: "This time, we owe a great deal to Second Uncle's assistance."

Li Chengkang waved his hand: "There's no need for that. You are the head of Green Cloud Cave, and Green Cloud Cave is your property. Just keep it for yourself. But one thing is certain: such a large sum of spirit stones should not be squandered on debauchery. You should focus on cultivation."

"You get it, kid!"

Li Xiangming stood obediently in place.

"Go quickly and appease Green Cloud Cave."

After Li Chengkang finished speaking, he turned and went into the room.

Li Xiangming thought for a moment and was about to leave when Min Ning walked towards him. Her expression was slightly annoyed, but when she saw Li Xiangming, she was immediately delighted: "Your name is Li Xiangming, right? Do you know Zhao Yue?"

"Zhao Yue?"

Li Xiangming was taken aback, then replied, "We've dealt with each other before."

"That's great!"

Min Ning took out a jade pendant from his pocket and handed it to Li Xiangming: "Someone asked me to deliver something to her. Since you know Zhao Yue, I'll leave this to you."

Li Xiangming was completely baffled: "Isn't Zhao Yue a disciple of your Xinyuan Peak?"

"Oh, you don't understand."

Min Ning stamped her foot in frustration: "This girl is an ice queen. She doesn't get close to anyone except my grandfather. I spoke to her nicely, and she still gave me attitude. It's infuriating! If it weren't for the fact that the person who delivered the gift was... Anyway, you should give this thing to her."

Li Xiangming raised an eyebrow, roughly understanding what was going on.

Zhao Yue had a master; although she joined Xinyuan Peak, it was only for her future prospects.

It's hard to say what feelings he has for Xinyuan Peak and Hengyue Sect.

However, in order to win her over, Xin Yuanfeng repeatedly targeted Long Yang, forcing Long Yang to take the initiative to keep his distance from Zhao Yue.

Perhaps in Xin Yuanfeng's eyes, this was nothing at all, but Zhao Yue and Long Yang, the two senior and junior disciples, had a very deep relationship. As soon as she saw Long Yang's different attitude towards her, she guessed what had happened.

Although Zhao Yue remained silent about this, it didn't mean she accepted it.

Her cold treatment of her fellow disciples at Xin Yuanfeng was probably her way of rebelling.

Li Xiangming glanced at the jade pendant; it didn't look like an ordinary item. He just didn't know what was inside.

He sighed, "I am willing to help Miss Min, but Zhao Yue and I are only nodding acquaintances. Even you and your fellow disciples can't send her away, so there's no need for me to."

Upon hearing this, Min Ning hesitated for a moment: "Go ahead and send it, we'll talk about it if you can't get it."

Li Xiangming remained silent.

It took Min Ning a while to react. She glared at Li Xiangming and said, "You can pick any flowers and plants you like in my Ice Curling Garden."

Li Xiangming smiled slightly, bid farewell to Min Ning, and then left with the jade pendant.

Although no one was there to guide him, Li Xiangming had a good memory and soon arrived at Yingyue Market.

(End of this chapter)