Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 494 East and West
Danggui Mountain.

Li Xiangru hurried into Changlin's room.

There were already two people in the room. The one in the lead was Li Qianxiong; the other was dressed as a scholar and was Geng Chengjie, who had participated in Li Xiangming's foundation-building ceremony.

Seeing that Li Xiangru had arrived in a hurry, Geng Chengjie immediately stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Master Li, please go ahead with your business. I will take my leave now."

"Brother Geng, please."

Li Qianxiong also stood up and politely replied,
After watching Geng Chengjie leave, Li Xiangru hurriedly stepped forward and presented several pages of Xuan paper with messy handwriting: "Master, Qin Zhengzhi gave several versions of the story, all of which differed slightly. I have selected some of the more credible ones."

Li Qianxiong glanced at it briefly and then put it down.

Seeing that he was distracted, Li Xiangru couldn't help but ask, "Is the patriarch still worried about Xiangming?"

Li Qianxiong's face was grim: "It's a two-day journey from Danggui Mountain to Monkey Valley, and even riding the Fire-Scaled Steed, it would still take at least half a day. I initially thought that half a day wouldn't be a problem, but Xiangming sent Qin Zhengzhi here. This man is the Qin family's highest-ranking official in Puyin Mountain. Now that Xiangming has eliminated him, he will inevitably feel the threat has been removed. Given his personality, he is very likely to lead the Demon-Suppressing Camp to confront the beast tide head-on. If it's an attack on the southern beast tide, that's fine, but if it's the northern beast tide…"

At this point, Li Qianxiong took a deep breath: "We received the news of the Daishan Incident too late. I'm afraid Xiangming will directly collide with the beast tide heading south from Lingyue Peak."

"This"

Worry also appeared on Li Xiangru's face.

The Li family's only foothold in Daishan was the Maojing Mine. After the beast tide besieged the Maojing Mine, the three brothers, Li Xiangren, Li Xiangyu, and Li Xiangming, came to its rescue and decided to abandon the mine and withdraw their forces from Daishan.

Some of them stayed in Monkey Valley to help Li Xiangming protect it, while others, such as Li Qianxiao and Li Xiangren, returned directly to Danggui Mountain to recuperate.

Therefore, the Li family's influence in Daishan is almost zero.

The only informant was the contact person left behind by the steward in Flying Fox Cave.

Upon hearing the important news of the attack on Bailu Gate, the fall of Shengyi Gate, and the southward advance of the beast tide, this guesthouse disciple rushed back to Danggui Mountain immediately.

However, he was too busy to notify Li Xiangming in Monkey Valley.

In other words, Li Xiangming was unaware of the earth-shattering events that had occurred in Daishan at this time!
"Besides Aimei, I'm also worried about Aijin."

Li Qianxiong's eyes were sinister as he continued, "If Xiang Ming hadn't brought Qin Zhengzhi here, I wouldn't have known that the Qin family's Night Owl Hall was so powerful, actually managing to infiltrate our Li family. Now, the news of Xiang Ren leaving home will probably fall into the Qin family's hands."

Li Xiangru frowned: "Second Uncle has already gone to find Xiangren. Even if the Qin family gets this news, they won't target Xiangren so quickly, will they?"

If Dangui Mountain is two days' journey from Monkey Valley, it's more than twenty days' journey from Red Stone Valley in Punan! By the time Night Owl Hall relays the message back, the Li family will have already found Li Xiangren.

"hope so."

Li Qianxiong rubbed his temples and then asked, "What is Hua Lun's attitude?"

Li Xiangru looked embarrassed: "Elder Hua asked our Li family to move into Daishan and wipe out the Mang Sect. After being evaded several times, he is now throwing a tantrum."

"That old bastard, I saved his life and he doesn't even know how to appreciate it."

Li Qianxiong immediately snorted.

Hua Lun was originally one of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators sent by the Bailu Sect to Daishan to rescue the Shengyi Sect, but he was not at the camp during the mission.

When the Li family received the news of the Daishan Incident, they thought Hua Lun was missing, but he suddenly appeared in Danggui Mountain.

Upon inquiry, it was discovered that Hua Lun was still preoccupied with his business and had come to Danggui Mountain to discuss business with Baicaofang.

The Li family members were both amused and exasperated, but because of this, he was extremely lucky to escape the Mang Sect's attack on the Bailu Sect's Daishan camp.

After learning this news, Hua Lun made another unexpected decision: he decided to stay at the Li family's residence and refuse to leave, even refusing to return to Bailu Gate to report. Li Qianxiong roughly guessed what Hua Lun was thinking.

The Bailu Sect's heavy losses in Daishan are now irreparable; even Wen Zhengju, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, died tragically on the spot. Worse still, the Mang Sect, once the scourge of the underground tunnels, has openly declared war on the Bailu Sect.

Upon hearing this news, everyone in Bailu Sect will surely be furious.

Hua Lun neglected his duties and didn't even get close to the edge of the battlefield, so how could he dare to go back?

Staying in Dangui Mountain would be safe for him, and he could claim to be on the "front lines," dealing with the Mang Cult. If he could persuade the Li family to send troops to Dai Mountain, he could even distort the timeline, claiming that he was an envoy sent by Wen Zhengju to win over the Li family to the "Dai Mountain Aid Alliance." Who could refute him then?
"Patriarch, in addition to Hua Lun, the Zhenhun Sect has also sent people over."

Li Xiangru suddenly thought of something and said in a low voice.

"The Soul Suppressing Sect?"

Li Qianxiong frowned and asked, "What are they doing here?"

"I have already sounded out their intentions, and on the surface they want to maintain friendly relations with our Li family."

"What do you think?"

Li Xiangru pondered for a moment before replying, "The Zhenhun Sect agreed to Bailu Sect's invitation and joined the alliance to aid Dai. Although they did not collude with the Mang Sect, they suddenly turned their guns on Shengyi Sect in one fell swoop. Bailu Sect must be very dissatisfied with this and may well have the intention to attack the Zhenhun Sect."

"The Soul Suppressing Sect is arrogant and domineering in Dai Mountain, but in front of True Person Xuanling, they are like clay chickens and earthen dogs, utterly vulnerable. Even if True Person Xuanling doesn't intervene, the Soul Suppressing Sect is no match for the White Dew Sect. Furthermore, the Soul Suppressing Sect is bordered by the Moral Sect of Ye Mountain to the north and our Li family of Danggui Mountain to the south. If our two families assist the White Dew Sect, the Soul Suppressing Sect will be attacked from both sides, becoming a precarious situation. Therefore, I believe that the Soul Suppressing Sect sent people here to win over the Li family and alleviate their own pressure."

Upon hearing this, Li Qianxiong nodded slightly.

After Li Xiangru squeezed into the upper echelons of the family, his perspective on things became even sharper, which is a blessing for the Li family.

However, he still shook his head: "Do you think the Soul Suppressing Sect and the Mang Sect aren't colluding?"

"This"

Li Xiangru hesitated for a moment: "Perhaps there is, but I haven't received any more information, so I dare not draw any conclusions."

Li Qianxiong sighed slightly: "You also said that the Zhenhun Sect is no match for the Bailu Sect. Xuanling Zhenren has a violent temper and might even personally attack Daishan. Isn't the Zhenhun Sect afraid? Even so, they still chose to take the risk, which must be because they have received a promise from the Mang Sect. That mysterious leader of the Mang Sect is probably already confident that he can fight against Xuanling Zhenren."

Li Xiangru's breathing suddenly became heavy: "Master Xuanling has the cultivation of the late Golden Core stage!"

"That's why I can't eat or sleep!"

Li Qianxiong gazed out the window, his brow furrowed. "The Mang Sect has been biding its time for years, and now it's making a high-profile appearance, publicly raising the banner of rebellion against the Bailu Sect. They must have some confidence in their position. If they also win over local powerful figures like the Zhenhun Sect, can the Bailu Sect still control the situation in Pu County? I doubt it! The worst-case scenario is that Pu County will split into two camps, attacking each other. In this changing situation, two of my Li family's prodigies—no! Including Xiang Yu, that makes three prodigies—are all away."

Li Qianxiong's thoughts grew heavier with each thought. He paced back and forth in the room for several steps, then took out a jade slip from his sleeve, which already had a divine imprint engraved on it. He whispered, "Xiangru, personally deliver this to the Tihu Cave so that your great-uncle can leave the pass."

"what?"

Li Xiangru looked astonished: "The elders have instructed that we must not disturb Taibo Gong except when the family is facing a crisis! Moreover, even if we want Taibo Gong to come out of seclusion, we need the permission of the elders' council."

Li Qianxiong said impatiently, "By the time those old guys have their meeting, it'll be too late. Besides, your great-uncle isn't that fussy."

Li Xiangru dared not persuade him any further and stepped forward to take the jade slip.

When he reached the steps, he stopped and turned around to ask, "After Grandfather Taibo leaves the mountain, will he go west or east?"

Li Qianxiong immediately fell silent.

After a long silence, he slowly replied, "Go east."

(End of this chapter)