Chapter 489 390: Removing Fudaiki (Part 1)

Qingdu Mountain.

Li Ximing rarely left the courtyard, standing on the azure altar alongside Li Xijun. He still didn't dare to face his father, Li Yuanping, so he cast his gaze downward and kept silent.

Li Yuanjiao slaughtered two demonic beasts with a jade knife and waited quietly until the aura of both brothers surged. They sat down cross-legged in unison, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, the Immortal Mirror Talismans were choosy; if they did not bestow Talisman Qi, the two Foundation Establishment demonic beasts would've been wasted. There were still about ten Talisman Pills left at home—more than enough.

'Talisman Pills possess boundary-breaking ability. Though they might not be as miraculous for Foundation Establishment Cultivators as for those in Qi Cultivation, they could still be consumed when one aims to break through the late stage... Once the Threefold Boundary-Breaking Pill is concocted, my family's chances to reach the Foundation Establishment Peak will significantly increase, and the time required will be greatly shortened.'

After waiting a while, Li Xijun, who had been regulating his breath for some time, opened his eyes first.

His eyebrows were like swords, adding to his handsome and dashing eyes. Now, with a profound depth in his gaze and white Qi tumbling around his body, he felt cold to the bone. With pursed lips, he exhaled a white breath, got up, and said respectfully,

"Junior has acquired 'Bright Frost Pine Ridge,' and has broken through to the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation."

He paused, his expression much calmer than before receiving the Talisman, and the faint arrogance in his demeanor subsided, making him seem even steadier:

"Having received this Talisman, my mind is as still as water, dissecting illusions minutely. My True Essence Mana is like frost and snow, making the practice of spells twice as effective."

Li Yuanjiao looked at him, smiling and nodding repeatedly. Over at Li Ximing's side, golden-red brilliance rose around his body, swirling within Shengyang Mansion and Jueque Court. He opened his eyes and spoke softly,

"Junior has broken through to the Fifth Layer of Qi Training and acquired 'Valley Wind Leading Fire.' I can now control fire and guide Qi, refining True Essence."

He briefly introduced his achievements, then said somewhat surprisingly,

"Not only did I break through this time, but I also acquired the Cultivation Technique 'Pheasant Fire Long March Technique,' a Fourth Grade technique."

"Cultivation Technique?"

Suddenly delighted, Li Yuanjiao took out a blank jade slip, while Li Xijun added,

"Junior has received the secret technique 'Cold Snow Collection.'

Li Yuanjiao had them record it down, feeling quite joyous. He took out a jade slip and handed it to Li Ximing, instructing,

"This is the 'Runyang Method' I learned from Tulong Jian. I have roughly understood and memorized it; it's recorded here. Since you can control fire and guide Qi, you should take a good look at it."

He then took out a green jade bottle:

"This is 'Xuanyang Separation Fire.' Take it and use it."

Li Ximing promptly received it and read it with great joy, replying,

"I've heard that the Immortal Sect has methods to internally cultivate Spiritual Fire, which allows one to integrate the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire into Shengyang Mansion. Internally it can be used for Alchemy, and externally it can spout forth to repel enemies. Now that I have 'Valley Wind Leading Fire,' I too can summon fire for Pill Concoction."

"'Xuanyang Separation Fire' is violent and fiercely hot, not suitable for Alchemy. I plan to transform it into 'Long-Range Prime Fire.' Firstly, it can aid Alchemy, and secondly, it can cultivate the 'Pheasant Fire Long March Technique'!"

Li Yuanjiao smiled satisfiedly, nodding repeatedly,

"Exactly, this was my intention."

Li Ximing sighed with a hint of regret and continued,

"It's just a pity that this technique requires 'Long-Range Prime Fire' instead of 'Spring Sun Spiritual Fire.' The transformation of various Spiritual Fires mentioned in the Runyang Method includes 'Spring Sun Spiritual Fire,' which is like the warmth of spring, nurturing and mild, most adept for Alchemy… It's not quite the right coincidence… If only I had two types of Spiritual Fire..."

"Hahaha."

Li Yuanjiao, in high spirits, patted his shoulder and reminded him,

"Fortunately, both the 'Runyang Method' and the 'Pheasant Fire Long March Technique' came by way of the unpredictable Immortal Mirror. If you'd also gotten the best Spiritual Fire for alchemy, we'd have to wonder if someone in Zifu had taken a hand!"

Li Xijun, overhearing the conversation and holding the 'Cold Snow Collection,' appeared thoughtful, casting a discreet glance at Li Yuanjiao's smiling face, and said with a laugh,

"Jun'er will go down and gather Spiritual Energy to practice spells immediately."

Li Yuanjiao nodded and then said to Li Ximing,

"Transforming Spiritual Fire is not urgent for now; it will take some time to gather various Spiritual Objects specifically. I will send someone to look for them. Both of you, first stabilize your Cultivation Levels and take it slow."

"Do not leave the mountain for the time being, and seclude yourselves for a few years to find a reason for the change in your Cultivation."

The brothers Li Ximing and Li Xijun bowed and said in unison,

"We obey the command."

…

Li Yuanjiao had been cultivating on Qingdu Mountain for more than a month when Fei Luoya came as promised, calling out in front of the azure Mountain Gate. Li Wushao was the first to fly out from the midst of the lake and said loudly,

"I am Li Wushao. May I know the reason for elder's visit?"

"A hook snake?"

Fei Luoya, a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator with blood-red eyes that were quite intimidating, immediately recognized Li Wushao's true form and answered,

"East Sea Demon Race… To be able to join the Li Clan, you're quite fortunate."

Fei Luoya was from Shanyue and spoke in an age-honoring, authoritative manner. Before Li Tongya, Fei Luoya spoke with a soft tone, but Li Wushao nodded grimly in response, simply replying,

"You have good eyesight, elder."

While this was happening, Li Yuanjiao was already flying up to meet him, greeting with a bow and exchanging some polite words. Fei Luoya got straight to the point and asked,

"Have you got any news? Can Li Tongya make a move? What if we just go kill Fudaimu right now?"

Li Yuanjiao answered,

"I have already asked people inside the sect; Fudaimu has a close friend who joined Green Pond, and he died in the magical disaster without much backing."

"He seems to have some dealings with the Peak Master of 'Chen Feng' among the Thirty-Six Peaks."

Fei Luoya had not expected this guy to really have a connection with someone from the Green Pond Sect and quickly asked,

"What should we do then?"

Li Yuanjiao replied quietly,

"My son has looked into it, and it's just a matter of interests. 'Chen Feng' does not want to be overly entangled with this person. Once you and I kill him, we'll send some Precious Medicine to the Taoist Fellow of that peak as compensation, and bygones will be bygones."