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Chapter 933: Chapter 935: Misunderstanding_2
Though the progress seemed extremely slow, Li Zhirui wasn’t in a hurry, because the current methods were still very rudimentary and simple. As the efficiency of the methods improved, the speed of cultivation would definitely increase further.
"I wonder how Fengwu, Da Qing, and the rest of the clan members who went out for experience training are doing now?" Li Zhirui suddenly thought of his clan members who were out training after a day of cultivation.
According to the life tokens, they were all safe, so Li Zhirui was reassured.
Otherwise, what could he do? Not knowing how far apart they were, even if he knew they were in danger, could Li Zhirui possibly fly over to rescue them?
"Hopefully, they will achieve their goals and return safely."
This was the best blessing he could offer them.
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On Mount Wanxian, in a golden and magnificent clan hall, grand and imposing, Li Xiansong and a gathering of elders all sat together, clearly because of some significant event.
Since the Li family came to the Primal Spirit Realm, the number of Nascent Soul Cultivators had been increasing more and more. Thus, not only was the Clan Leader a Nascent Soul Cultivator but most of the elders were now Nascent Soul Cultivators as well.
The grade of spiritual energy in the Primal Spirit Realm was very high, and the power of the Thunder Tribulation was relatively weak for those below the Divinity Transformation Realm, making it easier to overcome Thunder Tribulation, so naturally, there were more Nascent Soul Cultivators.
As for the older generation of elders, some were advanced in years, supported by the family, enjoying their days doting on grandchildren; some were still young and were diligently seeking cultivation, striving to break through to Nascent Soul and regain the position of an elder.
"The fame of the Golden Sprout Pill and Red Origin Pill has spread far and wide, not simply making a name in the Southeastern Mountains but also drawing cultivators from other territories."
Speaking of this, Li Xiansong puffed up his chest, as these achievements were his and were sure to be recorded in the history of the family.
"But at the same time, it has brought danger to the family!"
An elder spoke gravely, "Several Nascent Soul Powers have already approached us, threatening us either overtly or covertly, wanting to wholesale the two types of Spirit Pills to sell them back in their territories."
The issue was that the Li family could only produce a limited amount of these two types of Spirit Pills, nowhere near enough to meet the demands of so many powers.
In doing so, they would inevitably offend a part of these powers.
Perhaps there would even be a few proud or hot-tempered powers who looked down on the Li family and would directly threaten Li Xiansong.
Indeed, this was the case. When Li Xiansong revealed that the Li family could not provide a large quantity of Spirit Pills for wholesale, a cultivator from the Liu Family and one from the Huaquan Sect threatened him in front of all the cultivators present; he had to provide a sufficient amount of Spirit Pills, or he would be responsible for the consequences!
"If you seek trouble, then make your move directly! While the Li family may be lacking in strength, we are not to be threatened by any cultivator or any power!" Li Xiansong said without giving an inch.
He was, after all, the Clan Leader! He represented the image of the Li family!
If Li Xiansong were to submit, then to some extent, it would also mean that the Li family had bowed down! This was absolutely unacceptable!
Therefore, he could only stand firm and give the Li family’s response.
"Very well, very well! A down-and-out household that fled here actually has such a big mouth, truly absurd!" The cultivator from the Liu Family laughed coldly in quick succession, appearing to be thoroughly enraged, flinging his sleeve with disdain and leading his people to leave straight away.
The cultivator from the Huaquan Sect, on the other hand, sat there unperturbed, as if the threat had never happened.
These powers had come to the Li family from far away, not just for this matter; they were also interested in investing in the Wanling Market!
That’s right, not just to settle in, but to invest!
The main reason for this was the tremendous development of the Wanling Market; many loose cultivators would come to the marketplace, and calling it the largest marketplace in the Southeastern Mountains was no exaggeration. It might even become an Immortal City in the future.
With the potential for growth beginning to materialize, how could the major powers in the mountains miss out on this lucrative opportunity?
"I fear I will have to disappoint you all, the Li family has never had the intention of giving up the Wanling Market," Li Xiansong bluntly refused them and then added, "However, the Li family warmly welcomes everyone to settle in, so that we all can earn Spirit Stones together."
One must understand that the Wanling Market is the Li family’s biggest source of income—how could they possibly allow outsiders to take a share and walk away with the profits?
Moreover, by leveraging the convenience of the marketplace, the Li family had collected many common methods and spiritual objects from the Primal Spirit Realm, making them more and more like a native clan. Perhaps in a few decades, when the new generation fully matures, the history of the Profound Origin Realm would be completely forgotten.
Speaking of which, over these decades, the Li family nearly treated secular clansmen as breeding tools. Besides indulging in food, drink, and leisure, their daily effort was focused on producing offspring.
This is reflected in each male family member having at least five wives and concubines, some even having a dozen or more!
Most of these women are natives of the Primal Spirit Realm, so there’s no concern over bloodline confusion. Moreover, they don’t mind their men having hordes of wives and concubines at all; instead, they take it sweetly!
Because in the Primal Spirit Realm, the living environment for mortals is extremely dangerous! It’s possible to die in one’s sleep.
The abundant spiritual energy greatly reduces the difficulty for beasts to transform into devils, and the flesh and blood of the human race can accelerate cultivation. This trait is etched deeply in the bloodline of all devil beasts, prompting them to attack mortal villages and consume the people.
But after marrying into the Li family, not only is their own safety secured, but their relatives can also live within the Li family’s protective range.
It was because of this strategy that the population of the Li family surged by several times in just a few decades! Now, they number over one hundred and fifty thousand, two hundred thousand.
For some reason, children conceived and born in the Primal Spirit Realm have a very high likelihood of possessing a spiritual root!
In the Profound Origin Realm, the chances of children having spiritual roots were less than one in a thousand, but now it’s a few in a hundred, with much better aptitude as well.
With the population growth, consumption of resources was bound to increase. The Wanling Market, as the Li family’s largest source of income, is absolutely impossible to give up a share!
The various Nascent Soul Powers that had been rejected twice in a row by Li Xiansong were not looking good.
The Li family’s strength is nothing much, with only Li Zhirui as a Lianxu Cultivator. Any one of them from among those present could wipe out the Li family.
The reason they hadn’t directly seized control was mainly out of fear that this ’fleeing and migrating’ family, which had swiftly and ’again’ gained a Lianxu Cultivator, might have some kind of powerful, terrifying trump card.
Li Xiansong smiled bitterly in his heart. He originally thought that presenting the Spirit Pills for Golden Core and Nascent Soul wouldn’t draw the attention of large forces, but he hadn’t expected them to come so soon.
Actually, his plan wasn’t flawed, as these Nascent Soul Powers were somewhat influential in the Thousandfold Mountains, but in other territories, they would be considered mid to lower level, if not the bottom.
But precisely because these powers were not very strong, they valued various benefits even more; hence, upon learning that the Li family was earning a large number of Spirit Stones through the market, they joined hands and came to visit.
Just as Li Xiansong was pondering how to send these people away, Li Zhirui suddenly appeared in the grand hall.
Having just absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, he received Li Xiansong’s Communication Talisman and immediately flew over.
He frowned imperceptibly—back then, they had severely underestimated these powers, thinking they would not care about these benefits, but they turned out to be as greedy as hyenas!
Regrettably, the Li family’s power was weak at present, and it was impossible to make enemies of so many powers.
But what Li Zhirui did not know was that the hearts of the Nascent Soul Cultivators present were deeply shaken.
According to the information they had, Li Zhirui had only broken through to the Lianxu Realm about ten years ago, yet the aura emanating from his body seemed like someone who had been painstakingly cultivating for hundreds of years!
Although they were only Nascent Soul Cultivators, being from established Nascent Soul Powers, they were very aware of the Void Refinement Realm. They were sure their senses were not mistaken!
And this discovery made them even more certain that the Li family had an extraordinary origin, and might truly possess some kind of terrifying and powerful trump card.
"In one month, the Li family will hold an auction event at the Wanling Market. During this event, the pill recipes for both the Golden Sprout Pill and the Red Origin Pill will be put up for auction, with five sets for sale. If you are interested, you may go back and prepare your Spirit Stones,"
Li Zhirui said, "Of course, if you have any precious spiritual objects, you can also put them up for auction."
Unable to make enemies, they could only concede a portion of the profits.
Li Zhirui felt reluctant in his heart, but facing stronger opposition, what choice did he have?
