Chapter 269 - 275: Making Enemies

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``` All sorts of third-order Spiritual Medicine, Pill Recipes, Magic Artifacts, and even Cultivation Techniques and Divine Powers; not to mention the lower-tiered Spiritual Objects, everything was dazzlingly displayed on an entire Jade Slip. Foundation Establishment Spiritual Medicine within it seemed not so precious anymore. "How has Shen Leishan become so generous?" After everyone saw the contents in the Jade Slip, they all simultaneously had this thought. Could it be that they felt the affiliated forces had contributed greatly in eradicating Yin Wind Cave and wanted to reward them? Regardless, the current situation was favorable for these affiliated forces, and although they were surprised and curious, no one made a fuss, but rather began to select the Spiritual Objects they needed. "Zhirui, what do you think we should exchange for?" Li Shiqing felt that everything was desirable and wanted it all, thus he couldn't make up his mind and had to ask Li Zhirui for advice. "The Vitality Pill's Pill Recipe is a must to exchange for." The Li family had now acquired a fully grown Vitality Fruit Tree, and every ten years it could harvest several tens of Spirit Fruits. Naturally, they couldn't miss out on seeing the Pill Recipe. It's known that the Vitality Pill's efficacy in increasing cultivation was much higher than that of the Essence-Enhancing Pill and furthermore, it was cheaper. However, the price for this Pill Recipe was not low, a whopping eighty-thousand Merit Points! But with the remaining two-hundred thousand, Li Zhirui hesitated because he, too, was greedy and wanted more Spiritual Objects. "Mm, then let's exchange for the Vitality Pill's Pill Recipe first." Li Shiqing nodded and immediately asked the Shen Leishan disciple in front of him to bring over the Pill Recipe, then turned to ask, "What about the rest?" "I'm thinking of exchanging for that fourth-order Tri-Sun Raven Egg, or maybe the Skyflower Cleansing Spirit Tree." Li Zhirui did not choose Divine Powers or Methods, but opted for two types of Spiritual Objects instead. The former needs no explanation, a fourth-order Tri-Sun Raven, mated with the family's group of second-order Fire Crows, would lead to a large number of Fire Crows capable of breaking through to the third order. With time, they could step by step optimize the bloodline, and ultimately they might even acquire a tribe of fourth-order Tri-Sun Ravens. Although Li Zhirui did not have a Fire Spiritual Root, he could contract it to other clan members, like Li Chenghuo, the Golden-Fire Dual Spiritual Root genius. As for the Skyflower Cleansing Spirit Tree, though it was only a third-order Spirit Plant, its Skyflower fruit could increase a cultivator's chances of Core Formation by ten percent! And unlike the Golden Ganoderma, it does not conflict in medicinal properties and can be taken at the same time. If one were to take both of these Spiritual Medicines at the same time, then their chance of Core Formation could increase by twenty to thirty percent. In this way, the probability of the Li family having a cultivator reach the Golden Core would be much higher! But both required two-hundred thousand Merit Points, so they could only choose one. "The Skyflower Cleansing Spirit Tree, let's choose this Spirit Plant," Li Shiqing hesitantly made the decision after some thought. Although it's unknown how many years it would take to grow and bear fruit, anything capable of increasing the chances of Core Formation was extremely rare and should not be missed if there was a chance to acquire it. Why would Shen Leishan release this Spirit Plant? Because it was just a sapling no more than a foot tall, and they already had several of the same Spirit Trees, which were enough to satisfy the needs of the Sect Disciples. Furthermore, Shen Leishan had other Core Formation Spiritual Objects, and they could even refine Gold Core Formation Pills, so there was no need to plant another Skyflower Cleansing Spirit Tree. What Li Zhirui and the others did not know was that, shortly after they took possession of the Skyflower Cleansing Spirit Tree, a Golden Core Sect also wanted to exchange for it. They had decided to exchange for it the moment they discovered the Spirit Plant, but because they didn't have enough Merit Points, they spent some effort to trade with other forces for a portion, which is why it took them so long. ``` But they could never have imagined, after finally gathering enough Merit Points and being ready to make the exchange, the Spirit Tree had already been taken by someone else! Bang— A burly Golden Core Cultivator with a rough appearance, upon hearing this news, swept all the cups and bowls from his hands to the ground in a fit of rage. "May I ask, young friend, which family obtained this treasure?" In the room, there was also an old crone with white hair and a calm demeanor, who patiently asked the question. Yet, within those murky eyes, a dangerous dark light flickered. At first, the Foundation Establishment Disciple was reluctant to tell, but after receiving enough benefits, he didn't hesitate to spill the beans; after all, the Sect had not forbidden this, and he was taking advantage of the benefits to question his fellow disciples. A moment later, the two learned of the whereabouts of the Skyflower Cleansing Spirit Tree. The muscular Golden Core transmitted with a sly tone, "Sister, the Li family has only sent two early Golden Core cultivators. With our strength, we should be able to capture them with ease and take back the Spirit Tree!" Although he was also in the early Golden Core stage, his senior sister was a Mid Golden Core Stage Cultivator who would have already broken through to the late stage if not for a serious injury she suffered in her youth, which damaged her foundation and halted her cultivation progress. "Then let's go!" the crone got up from her seat, a flash of ferocity crossing her eyes—the object was essential for the Green Bamboo Sect to advance further, and it must not fall into the hands of others! Meanwhile, Li Zhirui and others, after acquiring the Skyflower Spirit Tree, were rushing non-stop toward Wanxian Island. Though it wasn't as fragile-rooted as those Spiritual Medicines, it was still a young sapling after all and could encounter problems if not transplanted soon enough. The Spirit Boat shot across the sky like a comet, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Less than half an hour after their departure, the old crone and the burly man arrived at the city gates. "Sister, they must have just left not long ago, should we go after them?" They were only half an hour behind, which was very quick considering they had to investigate the movements of Li Zhirui and his group. "How could it be so easy to catch them?" The crone shook her head, her voice cold, "The monk may escape, but the temple cannot! Head directly near Wanxian Island!" At these words, the burly man hesitated, saying with uncertainty, "Sister, I've heard that the Li family has three Golden Core cultivators. If we get too close, we might draw their attention." Even though the crone, being in the Middle Golden Core Stage, could suppress two early Golden Core cultivators, defeating them would not be easy. Not to mention that Li Zhirui had a third-order spirit turtle with him. If they really went near Wanxian Island, they might find themselves fleeing in a sorry state, and he might even get injured. "Sister, there will be a great battle soon, why not make our move then?" the burly man quickly suggested. The crone frowned but, considering the man's reasoning was sound, she nodded slightly and said, "Then let's do as the junior brother suggests, return to the Sect first and discuss this matter with our fellow disciples." This was a significant issue involving another Golden Core family, and it was impossible not to inform the Sect. Soon after, the two transformed into streaks of rainbow light and vanished. Meanwhile, Li Zhirui and his group, thanks to the swift speed of the Spirit Boat and the protection of two Golden Core cultivators and a third-order Spirit Beast, encountered no Cultivators daring enough to intercept them on the way and safely returned to the family. After handing over the Skyflower Spirit Tree to Li Shilian to be planted, Li Zhirui and the others went to rest, deciding to speak of any matters on the following day.

Chapter 269 - 275: Making Enemies

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