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Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Green Jade Armor
"I, a clan elder?"
Li Quanqing pointed to himself with a finger, somewhat in disbelief, his eyes shining with a clear confusion: "Hall Master, could there be some mistake?"
"Here is the Elder Jade Token, just take a look at it yourself."
Upon hearing this, Li Quanqing grabbed the jade token, and indeed saw the words "Green Jade Li Family, Elder Quanqing" etched in eight large characters.
This jade token was made of an extraordinary material, comparable to a Top Grade Magical Artifact, containing three high-grade spells, which were very precious even for a Qi Refining Late Stage cultivator.
Water Element Shield, Water Mirror Technique, Water Lotus Escape.
Li Quanqing looked at it a few times; to him, the most useful seemed to be the Water Mirror Technique.
He could perform the Thousand-mile Water Mirror, connect with other elders, similar to the "youthful version" of Fish Mirror, but it added the function of live streaming.
Interesting!
On the back of the Elder Jade Token, various clan benefits are recorded in detail, as well as the various duties one must undertake.
"Just a ceremonial elder position, with your Qi Refining Eighth Level, the responsibility suits you well. Look how happy it makes you, lad."
The Third Elder sipped his fragrant tea, his eyes squinting with a smile.
Above the ordinary elders, there were thirty-six real power elders, all at least on the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, managing all aspects of clan affairs; those are the really beneficial positions.
"I don’t want to leave Fish-Dragon Island, a ceremonial elder role is enough."
Li Quanqing kept touching the jade token, thinking about his future visits to his own Baoqing Auction House, where he could now get a 30% discount and stay in a luxury suite for free.
"Speaking of which, you lad are the first ’Quan’ generation family elder."
Li Kunli gave a thumbs up: "Indeed impressive, worthy of celebration. Should the family hold an elder celebration ceremony for you, inviting guests from all over?"
Imagining himself seated in the main seat, with a crowd of cultivators below bowing down and shouting, "We greet Elder Quanqing."
Li Quanqing was indeed a bit excited.
But in a moment, he suppressed the budding thought, deciding to wait until his own Foundation Establishment Ceremony.
"Am I the first? What about Li Quangeng?"
The youth curiously inquired.
"Although he is also at the Qi Refining Eighth Level and has joined a Sword Sect with a Foundation Establishment master, his contributions to the family are not as substantial as yours."
The Third Elder counted on his fingers: "The Whale Emperor Sect relics, Golden Marrow Jade Mine, each one can be considered a significant contribution."
"Of course, there are also those two Magic Jade Slips in your hands, which those old folks are eyeing, hence they gave you an elder title."
"Strictly speaking, it’s now three pieces of Magic."
Mentioning this, Li Quanqing discussed the Slave Beast Seal and took out a few jade slips: "Hall Master, see which one might be useful to you."
Since the family already had the Water Escape Technique, and Li Kunli was a Fire Spirit Root Practitioner, he only picked up the Dragon Whale Great Strength Body for observation.
The Third Elder contemplated for a while then suddenly spoke: "Before your breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, hold off on practicing this Body Refining Technique. It is not suitable."
Li Quanqing was about to ask in detail when the other party explained.
"Even among the Second-stage Demon Beasts, the Dragon Whale is an extremely formidable creature, possessing a trace of True Dragon Bloodline, immensely strong, and naturally wild."
"Such a powerful demon beast’s essence blood naturally contains demon energy and will, which upon refining can erode the soul, detrimental for Foundation Establishment."
Li Quanqing was shocked, recalling the soul-related difficulties of Foundation Establishment, hurriedly took out an ice blue feather.
"Elder, I plan to refine this feather to practice Ice Soul Cold Light, will that have an effect too?"
This feather also contained remnants of a demon beast’s will, although not much, it could still pose a risk.
"This is... a True Feather from a Third-stage Demon Beast!"
Feeling the chill far exceeding Foundation Establishment, Li Kunli’s face twitched, his eyes showing some envy: "Are you some kind of special constitution, lad, how do you always stumble upon treasures?"
"Third-Order Golden Core Demon Beast..."
Li Quanqing had guessed as much, so he wasn’t too surprised.
"The physical body is the foundation of the soul, hence refining demon blood into the body, the demon energy assaults the brain, and it’s easy to harm the soul."
"Ice Soul Cold Light is external, so the effect is not very significant, but you also shouldn’t refine too much. Thirty-six strands of cold energy, combined into one strand of Ice Soul Cold Light, should suffice."
The Third Elder played with the jade slips, explaining:
"Firstly, when this feather is completely refined, the Golden Core will contained within will completely burst forth, and you lad simply won’t be able to control it."
"Secondly, Ice Soul Cold Light, after all, is a High Grade spell, not something a Qi Refining cultivator can activate. Don’t aim too high, focus on practicing that Water Escape Technique."
"Thank you, Elder, for clearing my doubts."
Li Quanqing nodded in agreement.
A strand of Ice Soul Cold Light, just enough to start with, should make him unmatched among Qi Refining cultivators.
"After discussing the Elder position, let’s talk about the specific rewards and prizes."
Li Kunli took out a Storage Bag: "Open it and see, are you satisfied?"
Li Quanqing curiously opened it and immediately saw an armor, green as jade, sparkling with intense spiritual light.
A Top Grade Magical Artifact, Green Jade Armor!
"This..."
Li Quanqing widened his eyes, unable to wait to take out the Green Jade Armor, caressing it lovingly.
"This is a reward from our Artifact Hall to you, with your talent in Artifact Refining, and with continuous contemplation of this Green Jade Armor day and night."
"I believe that in less than three years, you will become a top-tier Artifact Refiner!"
Li Kunli spoke, his words filled with anticipation.
Three years? Give me three months!
Li Quanqing thought, but didn’t actually say it aloud.
With a snap, as his Mana infused and imprinted on it, the Green Jade Armor’s surface, exquisitely jade-like scale armor, blossomed open layer by layer.
Though merely an armor, it was intricately crafted with nine layers of scale armor, ingeniously interconnected with artifact patterns, stealing the brilliance of heavenly craftsmanship.
It resembled a blooming nine-layered Green Jade Lotus floating on the sea, layer upon layer, instantly looking magnificent.
Snap, snap!
Li Quanqing stood at the very center of the lotus, and immediately, pieces of Green Jade Scale Armor rapidly spread upwards along his legs.
It was as if having a life of its own, eventually enveloping him completely, the armor’s spirit was so strong it automatically adapted to the wearer’s body shape and Mana aura.
With just a thought, it could be easily controlled, expanding and contracting at will.
Under the sunlight, a figure in Green Jade Armor appeared on the sea, even motionless, it exuded a terrifying presence that made one’s heart tremble.
Wearing the Green Jade Armor, Li Quanqing breathed easily, the armor naturally circulated air, allowing him to move freely underwater without the suffocation or chest tightness.
A formidable power bolstered his whole body, coupled with the immense strength from his Jade Bone Body.
Li Quanqing could truly be regarded as invincible in Qi Refinement.
"As for the rewards from the Artifact Hall, now let’s talk about the rewards from our family."
The Third Elder spoke up with a smile, pulling out some land deeds: "Those old folks are quite generous, giving you quite a lot of land in Whale Emperor Fang City, right on the main streets, build whatever you want."
"Whale Emperor Fang?"
Li Quanqing’s voice came through the Green Jade Armor, sounding somewhat muffled.
"That Golden Core Relic is only partially developed after all, Shuihua Sword Sect is planning to build a large Workshop in the Purple Blood Sea Domain along with the five major families and those Foundation Establishment Sects."
This is definitely the biggest event in recent years, a Golden Core Relic, who knows how many Loose Cultivators it will attract, probably even Cultivators from other sea domains will be tempted.
The great powers developing the Fang City, collecting Spirit Stones from the ground, and even tricking Loose Cultivators into being cannon fodder, why not be splendid?
With a snap, Li Quanqing stepped out of the Green Jade Armor, touching a few land deeds with Magic Artifact Level.
As the Workshop is just starting, it is high time for construction, and he also counts as one of the initial investors.
The land given by his family was large, several shops connected together.
What would be good to build?
Li Kunli placed three Jade Scrolls on the table: "These three magic methods, keep them for now, don’t hand them over to the family yet."
"Wait until I break through to Foundation Establishment, then you can give them to me, and then the family record will state ’In such year and month, Second Elder Li Kunli acquired three magic methods, stored in the Scripture Pavilion, specially recorded.’"
The youngster couldn’t help but chuckle: "I’ll follow Hall Master’s orders fully."
"I won’t let you be at a loss, young man, by then whatever Contribution Points you should get, you won’t miss a single one," said Li Kunli while stroking his beard, somewhat proudly: "Adding up these Contribution Points, it’s hard to say about a Foundation Establishment Pill, depends if the Sword Sect has a slot, but exchanging for a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object is definitely a sure thing."
"Do we still have Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects in our family?"
Li Quanqing’s eyes slightly widened, hearing this for the first time.
"You underestimate the millennium heritage of our Li Family, at least one Water Element Spiritual Object is obtained every sixty years."
"Like Li Yumiao, he previously merged with one Gui Water True Evil."
Li Quanqing remembered this man, who is the father of Li Quangeng, the son of the great Elder.
"If he merged with a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, how is he still a Qi Refining Practitioner?"
"That’s why he’s a waste, after all, a Qi Refining Perfection pushed by Elixirs and resources, this kind of waste still wants to compete with me for the Foundation Establishment Pill?"
Li Kunli spoke with considerable disdain.
When it comes to a contest between two factions, Li Quanqing was definitely on the side of the Third Elder.
The Li Family seems stable and thriving, but underneath are undercurrents surging.
