Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 414 Assumption
"Master?"

The monk stroked his smooth head and chuckled, "When you're out in the world, you give yourself your identity. You see, even if my cultivation isn't high, as long as I'm wearing this outfit, I can still earn people's respect."

Li Xiangming was stunned. For a moment just now, he really thought the other party was a reclusive master. Who would have thought that he was just pretending?
However, he was still surprised by the other party's frankness, so he cupped his hands in greeting.

Seeing that Li Xiangming's attitude was good, the monk became slightly more serious: "Benefactor, you may call me Master Shen."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming's lips twitched slightly.

This guy even admitted he was selling counterfeit goods, yet he still managed to get into character; he's quite a character.

But since they had only met by chance, he had no reason to be petty, so he politely replied, "I have met Master Liaoshen. Master Liaoshen seems to have some opinions on the situation in Daishan?"

"Of course, this humble monk came specifically for Mount Dai."

Master Liaoshen chuckled.

A strange look flashed in Li Xiangming's eyes, and he asked softly, "Is the monk from out of town?"

"That's right, my ancestral home is Ling'an Prefecture."

"Since you are an outsider, I dare to advise you not to venture into dangerous territory! Daishan has been embroiled in conflict for over a decade, with the two sects and their subordinate forces frequently clashing, affecting many innocent people."

"That's a bad word."

Master Liaoshen shook his head and interrupted, "Without danger, how can there be opportunity?"

"Daishan is in a special situation. It has a spiritual vein, which is divided among more than a dozen forces. It would be unbelievable if there were no turmoil. But now, Zhenhun Sect and Shengyi Sect have integrated most of the forces into the North and South factions. On the surface, this move has made the conflicts in Daishan more intense, but it has given Daishan an opportunity to unify. As long as the two sects stop fighting and unite, then a giant sect may be born in Daishan."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming's brows immediately furrowed into a knot.

But Master Liaoshen's voice continued, accompanied by a hint of excitement: "With the spiritual veins of Mount Dai, it is not difficult to support this giant sect, and even nurturing Golden Core cultivators is not a problem."

"At that time, Dai Shan will control the Daijiang River transport, pacify Yeshan to the north, overlook Dahuang Town, and compete with Bailumen for the northeastern exit of Puxian County; to the south, he will pacify Danggui Mountain, using the layers of mountains and forests as depth to consolidate his own security. At the same time, he will control half of Puyin Mountain and manipulate the demon-hunting cultivators. Although Puxian County is large, who will dare to challenge him?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming felt a chill creep down his spine for no apparent reason.

The situation in Daishan has long been in a state of disarray, giving the illusion that it is too busy to take care of itself.

But in fact, the spiritual vein of Daishan is one of the largest spiritual veins in Puxian County.

This place has the same advantage as Danggui Mountain—it is backed by Puyin Mountain.

But that's not all!

At the foot of Daishan Mountain lies the Daijiang River, making access to Pushui Market far more convenient than from other places. The population flow in Yuanmen Town is also far greater than that of Changtai Township, making town development here much more efficient.

Moreover, to the north of Daishan, there is Yeshan.

Yeshan is the source of the Pu River. Because its spiritual vein level is not as high as that of Daishan, the cultivation forces entrenched there are also weaker than those of the two sects. Once the two sects control this place, they can easily threaten the northeastern gateway of Pu County—Dahuang Town!

Dahuang Town itself is an ordinary, unremarkable town, but it is the only way for Puxian County to reach other places.

Perhaps the cultivators can find another way.

But most cultivators don't have storage bags, and even if they did, how much could they carry?

Whether it's selling spirit rice or transporting large quantities of basic commodities like spirit herbs and spirit ores, it all depends on mortal caravans, which can only travel in the flat northeastern region.

In other words, if the two prohibitions are not enforced, the trade route between Puxian and Qingshui County will be cut off.

Puxian, which was not yet self-sufficient, was about to become an isolated place!
In this case, who can compete with the two factions for the position of overlord of Puxian?
Of course, it's not easy to do that.

Because Bailumen could not possibly give up its interests in Northeast China.

Even if the two sects, as Master Liaoshen had envisioned, ceased hostilities and joined forces, and successfully cultivated Golden Core cultivators.

However, it is still too difficult for this Golden Core cultivator to compete with the Suspended Spirit True Person, who is in his prime and whose cultivation has reached the late stage of Golden Core!
Thinking of this, Li Xiangming breathed a sigh of relief. Dai Shan's potential was indeed considerable, but potential did not equate to strength.

Putting everything else aside, would the two sides really agree to stop fighting and make peace?

Faced with Li Xiangming's question, Master Liaoshen was very confident: "The reason why the two schools are so stubbornly deluded is because the higher-ups are so ignorant. This humble monk has come here precisely to guide them out of their confusion!"

Li Xiangming couldn't help but take a second look at Master Shen.

"Does the monk truly possess such confidence?"

As if sensing the doubt in Li Xiangming's tone, Master Liaoshen's eyes widened: "Of course! With my silver tongue and the way of Guigu, how could I not succeed?"

Li Xiangming smiled and said nothing more.

The other party does have some insight, able to see an opportunity in Daishan's crisis, but that's all.

Since the start of the conflict, peace talks have been proposed many times, but the conflict has not ended. This is not because the higher-ups are foolish, nor because they do not want peace, but because they cannot.

Whoever compromises first will betray the disciples who died in battle and will completely lose public support!
A sect leader who lacks popular support cannot maintain his position.

Even if you are strong enough, your disciple is not a mortal.

Ordinary people wander aimlessly, yet they remain trapped in their own little world.

However, cultivators can escape thousands of miles away.

I don't accept this. I'll just walk away.

Can you hunt down one of me, or a hundred or a thousand of me?

The biggest problem for both sects right now is the heightened pro-war sentiment. Whoever announces that they have put aside their hatred will cause internal turmoil and may even lead to a split within the sect.

At that time, the foundation built over thousands of years will be destroyed in an instant.

Who can afford to take the blame?
In Li Xiangming's view, Master Liaoshen's desire to restore peace to Daishan was no different from the Journey to the West in folk tales. Moreover, even if he had arrived in the Western Paradise, the Li family would transform into the Venerables Kasyapa and Ananda, causing him to return empty-handed.

"You don't believe in my abilities?"

Seeing Li Xiangming smile without saying a word, Master Liaoshen's expression immediately turned serious.

"Don't dare."

Li Xiangming tried to change the subject. But Master Liaoshen seemed to still be bothered by Li Xiangming's attitude, and said emphatically, "I will definitely do it."

After saying that, he began pacing back and forth on the deck, muttering something under his breath.

He didn't know how much time had passed before he gulped down the last mouthful of wine, shook the wine jug, and staggered away, just as he had arrived.

"What a weirdo!"

Zhang Min said in a low voice.

Li Xiangming let out a soft sigh, a sense of urgency rising in his heart.

Although he thought Master Shen's idea was unrealistic, the other party alerted him that the two sects of Daishan were not simple. The fact that they could attract cultivators from Ling'an Prefecture from afar was enough to demonstrate their strength.

Even though they are at war, the two sects still have the ability to threaten Danggui Mountain, and in the south, the Qin family of Red Stone Valley regards the Li family as a major enemy.

Although the Li family is also growing stronger, producing many Foundation Establishment cultivators in succession.

But no one lingered in place. As the situation in Pu County changed, the Li family had unknowingly fallen into a dangerous vortex.

(End of this chapter)