Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 559 Private Talk
The destruction of Shengyimen was probably unexpected by many.

Because the protective formation of Lingyue Peak—the Tiangang Absolute Abyss Formation—is a third-order defensive formation. Theoretically, even if three to five Golden Core cultivators were present, they would still be unable to achieve anything.

Of course, Shengyi Sect did not have any Golden Core cultivators who were proficient in formations, so they could not bring out the full effect of the Tiangang Absolute Abyss Formation.

Even so, after dozens of Bone-Melting Demon Cultivators besieged Lingyue Peak for over a month, they could only circle around it.

This demonstrates the protective capabilities of a third-tier defensive magic array!

Li Xiangming still doesn't know how the Zhenhun Sect broke through the Tiangang Juehe Formation, but he can probably guess that it involved words such as traitor, betrayal, and collusion from within and without.

If this is the case, it only proves that the Soul Suppressing Sect is well-prepared.

Does Shengyimen not have a similar backup plan?
There should be.

However, the beast tide attacked Dainan first, not Daibei.

This is destiny!
However, the woman in the blue dress thought differently.

In her view, she had a chance to save Shengyi Sect. As long as she kept rushing to Qingju Mountain, she could get reinforcements from the Wang family to relieve the siege of Lingyue Peak.

But she stopped—in order to wait for the Mingming Acupoint Fruit to be borrowed, she ultimately missed the chance to save her sect.

Li Xiangming could understand the other party's inner pain and regret, and he also knew that he and the Li family had become sinners in the other party's eyes.

After all, he had indeed "borrowed for a long time and not returned it," which had delayed the other party's time, and Li Qianxiong had indeed placed this Mrs. Shi under house arrest, leaving her and Shi Fengxue still staying at Tailai Peak.

But he also had something to say.

If it weren't for him, the mother and daughter would have died long ago in the pursuit of the beast tide; if it weren't for Li Qianxiong's orders, even if they had escaped, they would most likely have been trapped in the vast mountains north of Dangui Mountain.

If that's the case, how can we even begin to talk about seeking help?
Moreover, Shengyimen was destroyed far too quickly!

Given the woman in the blue dress's cultivation level and speed, it would take her at least half a month to reach Qingju Mountain.

Doesn't the Wang family need time to make decisions and mobilize resources?

Even if we respond immediately, it will take about the same amount of time to get back.

With this back and forth, the fate of Lingyue Peak has long been settled.

Even assuming the Wang family possesses large warships that can quickly arrive, would they necessarily be able to defeat the beast tide at Lingyue Peak?

Even Bailumen wasn't confident, and the allied forces they had painstakingly assembled could only stand in a distant standoff with the beast tide.

What gives the Wang family the power to do so?

Rather than supporting Shengyimen, Li Xiangming preferred to believe that after the Wang family learned of the crisis at Daishan, they would intercept the woman in the blue dress and prevent her from returning, thus ensuring their own neutrality.

This is what a prestigious family looks like!

The woman in the blue dress believed she could save Shengyimen, but that was wishful thinking on her part.

Li Xiangming felt no remorse. Of course, he didn't gloat either, but comforted them, saying, "According to the information my family received, although the Zhenhun Sect managed to break the Tiangang Juehe Formation, they didn't immediately attack Lingyue Peak because they were wary of the many Bone Fusion Demon Cultivators. Furthermore, due to the chaos on the battlefield, they were unable to effectively pursue the Shengyi Sect disciples. Therefore, the Shengyi Sect wasn't completely wiped out; some people escaped, and Sect Leader Shi might even be among them."

"really?"

The woman in the blue dress stopped crying instantly, and Shi Fengxue also raised her pitiful little face.

Of course it is fake!
The Soul Suppressing Sect will not let Shi Yuan off the hook, no matter who else they spare.

The fact that the Zhenhun Sect didn't immediately divide its forces to pursue the remnants of the Shengyi Sect after conquering Lingyue Peak, but instead stayed together to divide the spoils, already speaks volumes.

Not only is Shi Yuan dead, but the vast majority of the high-ranking members of Shengyi Sect are also dead.

But Li Xiangming naturally wouldn't say these words aloud. He rummaged through his storage bag and found a piece of intelligence about Daishan, which mentioned that disciples of Shengyi Sect had started a rebellion in a certain place in Dainan.

Due to the severity of the demonic calamity, the Li family has already taken the initiative to recall all clansmen and informants who remained in Daishan. The reason for this report is related to the Bailu Sect.

Bailumen has gone to great lengths to persuade the Li family to send troops to Daishan. Even now, there are still envoys staying on Tailai Peak, discussing the matter with the steward every two or three days.

The reason why Bailumen intervened in Daishan was to uphold justice for Shengyimen and restore Shengyimen's lineage on Lingyue Peak.

The Li family thus learned a little about the aftermath of the Shengyi Sect's collapse. The woman in the blue dress had always believed that the sect had fallen, but upon suddenly seeing the news about the Shengyi Sect, her eyes immediately brightened—even though Shi Yuan wasn't mentioned, and the news used words like "suspected" and "possible" in many places, she still excitedly grasped Shi Fengxue's small hand: "Fengxue, did you see that? Your father is still alive, still alive!"

"Mother, I saw it."

Shi Fengxue gently patted the woman in the blue dress on the back and whispered, "Father is still alive, he will be alright."

"It'll be alright."

The woman in the blue dress murmured, her fingers unconsciously tightening their grip on the document.

After a while, she seemed to regain her composure, looked at Li Xiangming, and said heavily, "I need to talk to you alone."

Li Xiangming had been waiting for this moment, and immediately waved his hand: "Xiang Guang, you can go down first."

"Yes."

Li Xiangguang hurriedly withdrew, taking the guards outside the door with him as well. At the same time, Shi Fengxue was also sent back to her room by the woman in the blue dress.

The courtyard suddenly became quiet.

Li Xiangming silently considered the topic. He initially suggested that Li Qianxiong protect the mother and daughter in order to gain favor from the Shengyi Sect.

Unexpectedly, the favors bestowed upon Shengyimen suddenly became worthless, and the mother and son became nothing more than a burden.

Do not!
It's even worse than chicken ribs.

Chicken ribs are nothing more than something tasteless to eat but a pity to throw away, but if this mother and daughter are released, they are very likely to become a hidden danger in the relationship between the Li family and the Zhenhun Sect.

Why?

The mother and daughter were simply inexperienced and lacked any skills. They couldn't even travel the distance from Daishan to Dangguishan. It would be incredibly easy for the Zhenhun Sect to capture them.

The Li family did not want, or rather could not, clash with the Zhenhun Sect for the time being, so they simply placed the two under house arrest.

But this is only a temporary measure! It is an emergency measure taken by Li Qianxiong because he is too busy to investigate the situation in Daishan.

Just one question: was it a top secret that Shi Fengxue and her daughter were in the Li family?

No.

Many people know about this mother and daughter, but they don't know their identities.

As time goes on, their identities will eventually be exposed, which will cause strong dissatisfaction from the Soul Suppressing Sect.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to send them away sooner rather than later.

Although Li Xiangming had this idea, the Li family had not only rescued and protected them for more than two months, but also, to be on the safe side, had to personally escort them away from Dai Mountain. Wasn't this just being a complete sucker?
They say even a starved camel is bigger than a horse!

The Li family is currently in a difficult situation, and Li Xiangming is determined to extract some benefits from Shengyimen.

Just as he was about to speak, the woman in the blue dress broke the silence first: "Li Xiangming, I have inquired about your status in the Li family. You should be able to decide to let me and Feng Xue leave. In exchange, I can teach you a rare martial arts technique."

"A rare cultivation technique?"

Li Xiangming immediately became interested: "Please enlighten me, Madam Shi."

The woman in the blue dress hesitated for a moment, but eventually handed over a jade slip, adding, "This is a soul cultivation technique that Shi Yuan selected after three years of careful selection. Feng Xue has been cultivating since childhood. Don't let her ordinary magical power fool you; her soul power is more than twice that of an ordinary cultivator. Soul cultivation techniques have always been precious, and I think this can represent my sincerity."

A soul cultivation technique personally certified by the head of the Shengyi Sect?

Li Xiangming accepted the jade slip with great interest.

However, after only a few glances, he frowned.

The jade slip contained incomplete information, presumably because the woman in the blue dress hadn't reached an agreement and was trying to protect herself. It wasn't particularly important; he could discern the profound mystery of the technique from the very beginning. But its name was "Divine Sword Victory Intent Observation"!
That's right, it was the "Divine Sword Victory View" that he found at Miaoyin Peak.

The woman in the blue dress stared intently at Li Xiangming's expression. Seeing his reaction, she found it hard to accept: "You're not satisfied? This is a Golden Core level soul cultivation technique!"

　I'm writing a bit late today. There'll be another chapter later, but it might be quite late.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)