PDLP Chapter 160: Suspicious Points
Chapter 160: Suspicious Points
Xiao Bing went to investigate.
He returned two hours later.
The little guy flicked his tongue and hissed.
Li Yourong watched from the side, quite delighted with the little guy.
Yang Jiuli patted Xiao Bing's head and stretched out his palm. The little guy transformed into a small snake about a foot long and coiled in his palm.
"Xiao Bing said that the rogue cultivators who attacked the Black Wind Mine have disappeared without a trace," Yang Jiuli said to Li Yourong.
"Those rogue cultivators are gone?" Li Yourong asked in surprise. "They're my Li clan members!"
"There are quite a few Li clan members stationed here," Yang Jiuli said.
"Could it be that my Li family has come to our aid and repelled the rogue cultivators?" Li Yourong wondered to herself.
"I suppose so!" Yang Jiuli said.
"Then we..." Li Yourong looked at Yang Jiuli.
"Although the rogue cultivators have retreated, it's hard to guarantee that there aren't any accomplices lurking in the mountains. Let's observe for another day before making a decision," Yang Jiuli said.
"Master Yang is indeed very thoughtful!" Li Yourong blinked her beautiful eyes, glanced at Yang Jiuli, and was filled with curiosity.
"How does he possess such a meticulous mind? Could it be that he has read many ancient books and broadened his horizons while immersed in worldly affairs?"
She thought to herself.
Her beautiful eyes blinked, and she glanced at Yang Jiuli out of the corner of her eye.
I'm increasingly impressed by the man I'm seeing now.
She also felt less prejudiced against ordinary people.
It's always good to read more books.
Otherwise, how could Yang Jiuli, who comes from an ordinary background, have such insights?
After all, he had been staying at Yunmeng Lake and hadn't had many opportunities to gain experience.
How could they do that?
Yang Jiuli was unaware of what Li Yourong was thinking.
He noticed Li Yourong glancing at him out of the corner of her eye from time to time, and thought to himself, "Could it be that she's discovered my secret?"
"That shouldn't be!"
"She was traumatized and fell into a coma. I even gave her a 'sedative pill' to help her fall asleep."
"Judging from her attitude, she must be very grateful for my saving her life. I must have been overthinking it."
His thoughts raced.
Yang Jiuli's purpose in coming to the Black Wind Mountain Range was to save Li Yourong with the Yin Sha Xuan Ling Fruit; it was just a side benefit.
Of course, it was because Li Yourong treated him sincerely that she would keep him by her side.
If it were anyone else, Yang Jiuli would definitely not have much to do with them.
This matter would give Li Yourong pause for thought, but it was Yang Jiuli who had anticipated it.
Even if he had anticipated it, he wouldn't have had too many concerns.
In his view, improving one's strength is the only way to succeed.
Thus, the two spent another day in the underground cave.
During this period, Yang Jiuli repeatedly sent Xiao Bing to investigate the surrounding area.
……
The following day, September 11th, was sunny.
Yang Jiuli sent Xiao Bing to investigate again.
After confirming that no rogue cultivators were around, he and Li Yourong stealthily made their way through the underground river towards Black Wind City.
"Was it because Master Yang was so cautious that he protected me?"
Li Yourong was moved by Yang Jiuli's cautious manner, yet also learned a great deal from it, and secretly kept it in mind.
She even recalled the scene of Yang Jiuli leading her to dive into the riverbed and constantly traversing the underground river.
Two hours later.
Yang Jiuli, accompanied by Li Yourong, appeared in a mountain stream pool in the Black Wind Mountains.
Enveloped in a ball of light, the two rose into the air, leaping out of the pool and landing on a small stream about ten feet in front of them.
"The air outside is so fresh!" Li Yourong landed, and a breeze blew, ruffling her black hair. She reached out her jade-like hand to smooth a strand of hair from her forehead, sweeping it in all directions, and smiled sweetly, like a girl next door, radiant as a flower, full of vitality.
Yang Jiuli stood to the side, looking at the woman in front of him, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
Unexpectedly, the woman who once possessed a cool and aloof demeanor, yet also exuded a charming and delicate side.
This time, however, it has a unique charm.
Just then, a purple-winged eagle flew by high in the sky.
On the eagle's back rode a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator from the Li clan.
The purple eagle cried out and immediately turned around, flying towards the mountain stream.
"I am a member of the Li clan!" Li Yourong said.
Yang Jiuli nodded and waited for the person to arrive.
"Master Yang, I will never forget your life-saving grace!" Li Yourong turned around and bowed solemnly again.
"Why should we be so distant with each other!" Yang Jiuli reached out, and the green wood magic in his palm rolled out to lift Li Yourong up.
He spoke in a gentle voice.
"Between you and me..." Those gentle words made Li Yourong's heart flutter with joy.
"Sister You Rong." A man's voice came at this moment, accompanied by the sound of something cutting through the air.
But then a purple-winged eagle flew into the mountain stream.
A young man leaped off the back of an eagle.
The newcomer was Li Guanhe, a member of the Li family, who was over twenty-six years old and at the seventh level of Qi Refining.
He was a cousin of Li Yourong.
"Xiao He..." Li Yourong looked at the newcomer and smiled slightly.
"Master Yang!" After seeing that Li Yourong seemed to be unharmed, Li Guanhe bowed to Yang Jiuli.
As the only two remaining non-Li family alchemists, and both being top-tier first-order alchemists, Li Guanhe showed them ample respect.
Yang Jiuli returned the greeting, "Fellow Daoist Li."
"Are any of you injured?" Li Guanhe then looked at Li Yourong and asked.
"They're all fine," Li Yourong said. "How are Li Zhi and the others?" she asked with concern and a hint of guilt in her heart.
"Their souls were injured... and they are currently recuperating in Blackwind City!" Li Guanhe said with a hint of sorrow.
Judging from their appearance, Li Zhi and the others must have been seriously injured, most likely with their souls damaged, which will affect their future path to immortality.
Seeing Li Guanhe's tone, Li Yourong felt a pang of self-reproach.
"Sister Rong, don't worry too much. It's already a miracle that you've returned safely!" Li Guanhe said. "Now that Young Master Li Rui has entered the Foundation Establishment Realm and arrived in Black Wind City, most of those rogue cultivators have been killed. You can rest assured and follow me into the city."
"Li Rui has reached the Foundation Establishment stage!" Upon hearing this, Li Yourong's heart stirred with surprise and joy, but also a touch of melancholy.
Although Li Rui has good talent.
However, he was not outstanding among his peers in the Li clan, and rarely did clan tasks to earn points, as if he had given up on Foundation Establishment Pills.
Who would have thought that he would suddenly achieve Foundation Establishment?
But when she thought of Li Rui's identity, she suddenly realized.
Knowing that this cousin must have obtained a higher quality Foundation Establishment Pill from the elders of the Li family of the Immortal Sect.
Thus, the foundation was successfully laid in one fell swoop.
This also explains why he didn't do clan tasks in the past, but instead focused on his cultivation!
It seems that their lineage had already made plans long ago.
This made Li Yourong deeply aware of the difference in their social status once again.
Upon seeing this, Li Guanhe also realized something and felt sorry for his cousin.
Although Li Yourong was talented and made many contributions to the family.
Unfortunately, she was ultimately a woman.
If given the opportunity, it will naturally be given priority to other members of the tribe.
Even though Li Changyan died, the resources were ultimately given to Li Feiyu.
"You are still young, and you still have a chance to establish your foundation," Yang Jiuli comforted him.
"Yes!" Li Yourong nodded, then smiled brightly and said, "The Li family has gained another Foundation Establishment cultivator. It is truly a blessing from heaven. Let's see which villain dares to invade my Black Wind City from now on!" Her words were full of heroic spirit and high morale.
Upon seeing this, Li Guanhe nodded.
He then led the two towards Blackwind City.
Yang Jiuli summoned his Green Wood Sword and flew on it.
After flying for more than ten miles, Li Chengfeng also arrived on his Purple Winged Eagle.
Seeing that Li Yourong and Yang Jiuli were safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief and briefly inquired about how they escaped danger.
To put it simply, Yang Jiuli...
He only knew that he had activated the first-grade top-level 'Divine Speed Talisman' to fly Li Yourong out of the warship and had also used the 'Poisonous Miasma Talisman'.
The "Poisonous Miasma Talisman" stopped the opponent for several breaths.
Then Yang Jiuli made a quick decision and took Li Yourong into a large river, taking the opportunity to enter the underground river.
Only in this way could they escape the enemy's pursuit.
Hearing this explanation, Li Chengfeng nodded slightly.
When he arrived with his men, he did indeed sense a slight amount of poisonous miasma.
However, he still had a question in his mind: in that area, he also sensed a chilling sword aura.
The chilling sword energy was similar to that left by Yunmeng Lake years ago.
However, lacking evidence, he couldn't question Yang Jiuli.
After all, this person is now a highly sought-after first-tier top-grade alchemist in the Li family, and the most promising genius to advance to the second tier.
"Master Yang, please go back and rest. If you need anything, please feel free to ask!"
Back in the city, Li Chengfeng bid farewell to Yang Jiuli.
Then, he took Li Yourong and flew towards the main hall in the city.
In the main hall, Elder Li Jun and Li Rui sat in the main seats.
Li Wannian had returned from the Black Wind Mine and sat upright at the lower end of the table, his right hand wrapped in a bandage, indicating that he had suffered some minor injuries.
"Tolerance".
Upon seeing Li Yourong enter the main hall, Li Wannian immediately stood up and looked at his grandniece with a hint of joy.
Li Yourong bowed to Li Wannian, then straightened up and bowed to Li Jun and Li Rui, who were in the main seats.
"Sit down!" Li Jun gestured for Li Yourong to sit down.
As a top-tier alchemist in the family, he valued him highly.
Li Yourong took her seat.
Then, Li Jun spoke up and asked about Li Yourong's attack.
Li Yourong explained in detail.
However, he was unaware of what happened after he fell into a coma, and could only say that when he woke up he was already in the ley line cave.
Upon hearing Li Yourong's words, Li Jun nodded slightly and said, "Master Yang is indeed a talented person, as he actually knew to hide in the underground cave."
"The earth's veins can block divine sense from prying into it, making it a safe haven." Li Rui nodded slightly.
Afterwards, they inquired about Li Yourong's injuries, and upon learning that she was unharmed, they told her to go back and rest.
Li Yourong stood up and took her leave.
Then they summoned Li Chengfeng again and asked him about the warships once more.
Li Chengfeng answered truthfully.
When he left, the warship was still suspended in the air.
It also carried a hint of poisonous miasma.
It also possesses the "chilling sword energy".
"Elder, how much truth do you think Rong Suo said?" Li Rui asked.
"It seems she wasn't lying!" Elder Li Jun said.
Li Rui nodded slightly.
"But that 'Frosty Sword Qi'..." Li Chengfeng began, speaking with a pointed remark.
"This is indeed strange!" Li Jun stroked his beard and said, "Several years ago, the 'Frosty Sword Qi' also appeared in my Yunmeng Lake."
"Young Master Rui, you have been to Azure Flame Immortal City and have a wealth of knowledge. Do you have any insightful opinions?" He looked at Li Rui.
He was quite polite in his speech.
The young man in front of me is Li Hongtai's man; his future is limitless.
It is far beyond what his family's Foundation Establishment stage can achieve.
"I also saw the 'Frosty Sword Qi' left on the warship," Li Rui said leisurely.
Li Jun and Li Chengfeng both looked at Li Rui, listening to his words.