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

Why choose the Li family?

Dian Sheng pondered for a moment and said, "On the night the market was captured, although we were trapped in the attic, my position happened to be by the window. I personally witnessed the Li family fighting their way out of the market! I personally witnessed Li Defu voluntarily staying behind to cover the Li family's retreat!"

"At that time, I thought, with such a family and such cohesion, how could it not prosper!"

"But I heard that Li Deping failed to establish his foundation, and the Li family lost another Foundation Establishment Pill."

Zheng San sighed.

"It's alright. With this spirit wine business, the Li family will be able to get Foundation Establishment Pills sooner or later."

Dian Sheng smiled calmly.

"Alright, since the captain has said so, we will just follow orders. We hope the Li family will treat us well."

Zheng San nodded.

"Of course, but before that, we need to show the Li family our value."

Dian Sheng's expression changed.

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A few days later, in the same private room of the teahouse.

Dian Sheng took out a wooden box and opened it. "Brother Li, please take a look."

A head came into Li Chengxuan's view; it was none other than Sun Hu, a former cultivator from the enforcement team.

"When Ma Jinqiang bought the Li family's spirit rice, this person was one of those who jumped around and secretly interfered."

Dian Sheng continued calmly, "After being expelled from the enforcement team, this person did not accept any offers of employment and instead became a rogue cultivator."

"But that's just the surface. He's actually doing dirty work for Ma Jin and secretly colluding with Jie Xiu."

At this point, Li Chengxuan understood that the severed head was both Dian Sheng's way of demonstrating his strength and a pledge of allegiance to the Li family.

Although Ma Jin's brother-in-law, a true immortal, was gone, he was still a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Moreover, he remained unscathed during this turmoil and was not punished by the Yunxia Sect. Instead, he was promoted back to the sect and appointed as a steward.

Although Dian Sheng's actions were secretive, they were extremely risky.

"Brother Li, as everyone can see, the Yunxia Sect will take revenge on the barbarians sooner or later. When that happens, they will definitely summon the Li family. We are willing to serve the Li family."

Dian Sheng suddenly clasped his hands in a fist salute and said solemnly.

With a series of thuds, five cultivators emerged from the cubicle and declared in unison, "We are willing to serve the Li family!"

If anyone else were to witness this, they would be utterly astonished that Li Chengxuan, a cultivator at the seventh level of Qi Refining, would accept the allegiance of several cultivators with higher cultivation levels than him.

After a moment's thought, Li Chengxuan nodded emphatically: "Very well, from now on you are all members of the Li family."

He eventually changed his mind.

First, the other party has pledged allegiance, greatly reducing the chances of them rebelling in the future.

Second, the situation is indeed as the other side said, or even more severe.

In fact, the Yunxia Sect had already been preparing to attack the barbarian tribes. Over the past year, at the sect's request, the Li family had refined a large number of miasma-clearing pills, miasma-avoiding talismans, and other spiritual items for entering miasma-filled lands.

It should be noted that the barbarian territories are often plagued by miasma, making it difficult for cultivators to enter. The production of large quantities of miasma-repelling items is a precursor to a major attack on the barbarians, but this matter is still only circulating in a small circle.

He had witnessed Dian Sheng's power firsthand; with the enhancement of his magical armor, Dian Sheng was able to withstand a full-force attack from a mid-level barbarian general.

Compared to the potential future situation where the ruler is stronger than the subject, it is naturally more in the best interest to accept the other party's offer in the present.

However, Li Chengxuan was used to planning ahead.

The day after recruiting Dian Sheng and the others, he summoned Fang Xingdao and said, "Guest Fang, your previous suggestion was not without merit. You shall then lead the other former law enforcement team cultivators."

Just like the Martial Emperor on Blue Star in his memory, who promoted General Huo to counterbalance General Wei.

"I understand, I understand."

Fang Xing nodded emphatically.

Clearly, with his connections, he also knew that Dian Sheng had been successfully recruited by Li Chengxuan, and with a little thought, he could guess the reason behind it.

"Chuntao's father and brothers are all gone. The only relative she can count on is you, her cousin. Please take care of her in the future."

Li Chengxuan chuckled softly.

"Of course, it is Chun Tao's blessing to be able to follow you, fellow Daoist."

Fang Xing said solemnly.

The two seemed to be giving irrelevant answers, but in reality, they understood each other perfectly.

Several months later.

Li Chengxuan, along with the recruits Dian and Fang, returned to the foot of Zhushan Mountain. Their lodgings and all necessary arrangements were handled securely by the General Affairs Department.

Before the night was even over, he hurriedly went to Qinghua Hall to report back to the clan chief, Li Debao.

"Clan leader, Chengxuan has made the decision."

Li Chengxuan explained the recruitment process in detail.

"It's alright, you did a great job. The family needs strength right now. Just three days before you returned, the Cloud Soaring Sect sent a letter, doubling the number of barrier-avoiding items they were collecting."

"War is coming."

Li Debao sighed heavily.

Regardless of the outcome of this battle, the Li family will suffer heavy losses; it's just a matter of whether ten or dozens of them die.

Even if they ultimately win, the Li family won't get much benefit. The Li family naturally doesn't want to participate in the war, but they have no choice but to accept the conscription, since they are subordinate to the Li family.

"By the way, Clan Chief, I have a suggestion: let's organize these law enforcement team cultivators, the original guest elders, and some members of the Li family into a 'War Hall' to prepare for the upcoming war."

Li Chengxuan pondered for a moment.

"That makes sense. The family already has similar combat squads, so we can integrate them. However, we can't call them the War Hall. Let's call them the Family Guard Team to distinguish them from the other halls. You will be in charge of this guard team."

Li Debao nodded.

"Thank you for your kindness, clan leader, but I still want to focus my energy on cultivation."

Lee Seung-hyun said frankly.

Clearly, this move by the other party was paving the way for him. The newly formed family guard team, though lacking the name of a palace, was in effect as one.

In this way, he could rightfully lead "One Hall" as the steward, and it would be the strongest hall.

If this move goes through, Li Chengxuan will immediately become one of the top three figures in the family, second only to the two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

However, none of this was what he wanted. Power was good, but compared to the path of cultivation, it was only an aid.

His position in the Li family is already high enough that no one will give him any death missions; on the contrary, he can give death missions to others. So, all things considered, the position of commander of the guard team is not very meaningful to him.

"Here's what we'll do: you'll be the commander of the guard, and Dehai will be your deputy. He can handle the daily affairs, and you'll only be responsible for major decisions."

Li Debao pondered for a moment and said.

"Elder Dehai, this..."

Li Chengxuan hesitated slightly. Li Dehai was a master of Qi cultivation and a former elder of the family. Would he submit to him?

"As a person awaiting punishment, you should do more things. Don't worry, as long as you're willing, I'll take care of the rest."

Li Debao's tone was firm.

"Then I will trouble the clan chief." Li Chengxuan nodded in agreement.

After the two finished discussing the matter,

Li Chengxuan then thought of the unusual behavior of the Huang and Zhou families, and said, "Did the clan leader receive the letter sent back to the family? Huang Ziya and Zhou Qingqing seem a bit off."

Upon hearing this, Li Debao frowned slightly and sighed, "I know about this, but I deliberately waited until you came back to talk about it so as not to affect you."

"Yang Zhihui is in trouble!"