Cultivation in a Family: Starting as a Reincarnation of a Core Formation Master

As a vassal of the Yunxia Sect, the Li family could remain unaffected should the Yunxia Sect decide to wage war against the barbarians.

"That's not necessarily true. The Yunxia Sect is not strong enough to protect itself. If they launch an attack, they may not necessarily come out on top."

Li Chengxuan said upon hearing this.

When Qinghe Market was breached, Yunxia Sect showed some fear. None of the sect's three True Core experts dared to deal with the rock that shook the mountain.

"Chengxuan is right. I heard that after Qinghe Market was completely breached, Panshi Zhenyue occupied Qinghe Market and refused to leave. Yunxia Sect had no way to deal with this barbarian, and the three True Core cultivators did not show their faces from beginning to end."

Li Dehua agreed.

"Yes, if it weren't for the intervention of 'Ancestor Chu' from Black Mist Immortal City, who forced that barbarian to retreat, Qinghe Market would probably no longer belong to our human race."

Lee Seung-gu nodded as well.

Just two days after they fled the market, the barbarians completely occupied the market, turning the once bustling market into a desolate wasteland.

Moreover, unlike the previous barbarian raids, the Rock Tribe did not leave after looting; instead, they occupied the area, built a camp, and seemed poised to establish a long-term presence.

"Yes, it has to be Ancestor Chu. That rock-shaking mountain is infamous. He shot and killed three Core Formation cultivators from the Cloud Mist Sect. He was so impressive. But I heard that when Ancestor Chu appeared, he forced the barbarian back with just one palm, which severely dampened the barbarian's arrogance."

Li Dehua felt honored.

Black Mist Immortal City is located close to the Black Mist Mountains and also borders the territories of the Yinchuan tribe and other barbarian tribes. It can be said that it is "besieged on three sides" and only has human territory to the east.

And Qinghe Market is located at the very bottom of the "east". Once Qinghe Market is occupied by the barbarians, they can move up from the bottom and occupy Longnan and Longbei, and finally occupy the Qingzhou territory above. In this way, the entire Black Mist Immortal City will become an "isolated island".

To some extent, Ancestor Chu cared more about the safety of Qinghefang City than the Yunxia Sect did.

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The three were drinking and chatting happily when Li Chengxuan suddenly received a telepathic message.

"Steward Chengxuan, please come to the General Affairs Hall. There is an important matter that requires your decision."

The sender was Li Chengle from the General Affairs Department.

Since Li Deping went into seclusion to attempt the Foundation Establishment stage, he has been in charge of all the general affairs of the General Affairs Hall. However, he does not have enough power, and he still has to consult with the General Affairs Hall if there are important matters.

Previously, he would directly consult with the clan chief, Li Debao, but now that Li Chengxuan has returned home, the clan chief has handed over the power to him.

Li Debao bluntly stated that everyone could make their own decisions, and sure enough, they met soon after.

"It seems Cheng Le has encountered some trouble. Cheng Xuan, you should go quickly."

Li Dehua looked worried and said, "He's always like this. As long as it's a family matter, he treats it as his own."

"Let's go together. There are many things about the family that I don't know, and I might need your help."

Li Chengxuan pondered for a moment.

Li Dehua has an excellent reputation within the family, performs many tasks, and is knowledgeable about many family matters. Such a person is perfect as a strategist.

"But it's a family matter... I just..."

Li Dehua hesitated.

"It's alright, come with me."

Li Chengxuan made the final decision.

"Alright, you guys go ahead. I just happened to pick up a mission to check out Longnan Market."

Lee Seung-gu smiled.

……

After a while.

When Li Chengxuan and his companion arrived at the General Affairs Hall, they sensed a suffocating atmosphere even before entering. He frowned slightly and scanned the area.

Inside the Hall of General Affairs, the room was divided into two sides. On one side were Li Chengle, Li Chengxi, and other members of the clan who handled general affairs. On the other side was an exceptionally handsome young man with a somewhat effeminate demeanor.

The man was tall and slender, with extremely delicate and handsome features, especially his skin, which was even more delicate than that of most women.

It was Lee Seung-jun who was known for his "beautiful appearance".

"What is it?"

Li Chengxuan walked to the middle of the two sides and asked.

"Steward, Li Chengjun, a descendant of the Li family under my command, wishes to become a son-in-law of the Wu family and has requested to be removed from the clan register. I dare not accept his request. I ask the steward to make a decision."

Lee Seung-rak explained loudly, then walked up to Lee Seung-hyun and bowed.

"Please make the decision, manager."

Other members of the Shuwu Hall clan also bowed in respect.

The grandeur of this ceremony also signifies that Lee Seung-rak and others harbor great dissatisfaction with Lee Seung-jun.

"What! You're expelling yourself from the clan?!"

Before Li Chengxuan could speak, Li Dehua, who was in the corner, hesitated and exclaimed in surprise.

He came with Li Chengxuan, so he should keep a low profile and hide in a corner. But he never expected things to turn out like this, and he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

However, no one paid attention to him; they were all looking at Lee Seung-jun.

Lee Seung-jun remained silent, but his eyes were resolute.

"Is he telling the truth?"

Li Chengxuan looked at him, his voice low.

"Yes, sir," Lee Seung-jun nodded through gritted teeth.

"Why? Did Wu force you?" Li Chengxuan asked again.

Everyone knows that Li Chengjun has been pursuing Elder Wu's daughter from the Yunxia Sect.

Back then, when Li Chengxuan and his companions captured the Jade Spirit Cat, they gave it to the other party so that it could win the favor of the Wu family's daughter.

After all, Elder Wu was a Core Formation True Person, while the Li family only had two Foundation Establishment True Persons, so the difference was indeed quite large.

"No, I did it voluntarily."

Lee Seung-jun shook his head in denial.

"Elder Wu gave me two choices: one was to leave the Li family and marry into the family as a rogue cultivator, and the other was to sever all ties with Xiuxiu (Wu Xiu) from now on."

"This is my own choice!"

"Why?" At this moment, Li Dehua, who was in the corner, could no longer hold back and, disregarding the rules, walked over and questioned him.

"Uncle Dehua." Lee Seung-jun's expression changed.

Over the years, Li Dehua has helped him a lot. Of all the family members, the person he feels most sorry for is Li Dehua.

"You're a son-in-law who has reached the Core Formation stage; I can't accept being called 'Uncle'."

Li Dehua said sarcastically.

"Uncle Dehua, I have no choice. Elder Wu made it very clear that I cannot give up on Xiuxiu."

Lee Seung-jun looked troubled.

"What, Xiuxiu? You're just reluctant to part with your Core Formation father-in-law, aren't you?"

Li Dehua sneered, showing no mercy whatsoever.

To be honest, given that the Li family only has two Foundation Establishment cultivators on one side, and his father-in-law is a Core Formation cultivator on the other, Li Chengjun's choice is not incomprehensible.

But Li Dehua just couldn't understand: if you can give up the Li family today for the sake of your backer, what if that backer wants to harm the Li family tomorrow?

Don't forget, you, Lee Seung-hyun, were born and raised here!

"If I had known this would happen, I would have been better off killing that jade spirit cat."

Li Dehua gritted his teeth and glared angrily.

"I'm sorry, Uncle Dehua."

Lee Seung-jun lowered his head, not daring to look directly at him.

After the two finished speaking, Li Dehua sighed heavily and stopped talking. He looked at Li Chengxuan beside him, signaling him to make the decision.

After all, he was just an ordinary member of the tribe, and no matter how much he said, it would be of no use.

Then Li Chengxuan, with a serious expression, said:

"Chengjun, what if I told you that you are not allowed to remove yourself from the clan, but instead, in the name of the family, I were to arrange a new marriage for you? What would you do then?"

"Chengxuan, no, Manager Chengxuan, this..."

Lee Seung-jun panicked for a moment.

If what the other party said is true, then he can forget about entering the Wu family's door.

"Manager, you can't do this. I've sacrificed so much to pursue Xiuxiu."

He was getting a little anxious, and his delicate features twisted slightly.

"Payback?" Li Chengxuan scoffed. "Have you considered how much your family has sacrificed for you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengjun fell silent. Yes, his family had treated him well over the years, and for him to now request to be removed from the family register was indeed unbecoming of a son.

But she is his only daughter who has reached the Core Formation stage. How could he bear to give her up? Once the two of them get married, Foundation Establishment will be within his grasp, and Core Formation in the future is not out of the question.

After pondering for a long time, he looked up at Li Chengxuan and solemnly said:

"My family has been incredibly kind to me, but they can't stop me from striving for a better future!"