Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Invited Guest

A month later,

under Li Jizhou’s guidance, using the Eternal Spring Magical Power in combination with the Medical Scripture, Lu Zhenhua finally fully regained consciousness.

That day when he encountered Lu Zhenhua, Lu was frail and disoriented, often slipping into unconsciousness.

Throughout this month, Li Jizhou carried him for thousands of miles.

“Brother, you saved my life, I owe you one!” After fully waking up, Lu Zhenhua immediately performed a deep bow to Li Jizhou.

Then he recounted the harrowing experience of that day.

As it turned out, after Lu Zhenhua fled at high speed, he was soon pursued by five rogue cultivators led by a one-armed elder.

Helpless, he had no choice but to exhaust his Divine Soul, continuously using several Tier Two Divine Speed Talismans, even burning his vital essence using the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion’s secret technique to replenish his Divine Soul, dodging left and right, narrowly escaping their clutch.

Yet, he was already utterly spent.

He could only hide in a water channel using a Concealment Talisman.

Unexpectedly, he encountered Li Jizhou!

Li Jizhou also briefly recounted the events of that day,

how an unknown strong figure killed the rogue cultivators allowing him to narrowly escape with his life.

As for the others, he knew nothing.

“Brother, I’m ashamed; when faced with disaster, everyone fled separately. Not only did you not blame me, but you treated me so well… This kindness, I, Lu Zhenhua will never forget!” Upon hearing Li Jizhou’s account, Lu Zhenhua felt deeply ashamed and held Li Jizhou’s character in the highest esteem.

Not to mention, during Lu Zhenhua’s near-death state, with nearly ten thousand wealth assets in his storage bag.

For a Loose Cultivator as financially strained as Li Jizhou, not succumbing to any greed was nothing short of a miracle.

Even those stewards and attendants at the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, without needing to harm Lu Zhenhua, could easily claim it for themselves in such situations.

Li Jizhou not only resisted temptation but carried him for thousands of miles, treating him all the way.

In response, Li Jizhou merely smiled faintly: “Brother Lu need not mind, when disaster strikes, it compels one to flee, it is beyond our control. Were I in your position, I would have done the same.

Since childhood, I’ve had a kind heart. We’ve been brothers for years; how could I not rescue you?”

As for not being tempted by his storage bag, he dared not agree.

Such enormous wealth, relative to Li Jizhou’s current means, is akin to heavenly riches, enough to gather resources for Foundation Establishment.

However, with memories of a past life, ten thousand Spirit Stones are no longer significant.

They can’t even secure him a place in a large Immortal City nor allow him to settle in a high-quality cultivation arena for peaceful cultivation, accumulating fortune for a future grand beginning.

Of course, the most crucial factor is that Lu Zhenhua’s storage bag is clearly a standardized artifact from the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, often containing special restrictions and markings.

Anyone taking items from the storage bag might face the Pavilion’s wrath.

Surely, he couldn’t hide back in the Inverted Mountain?

Just recently awakened, Lu Zhenhua’s sea of consciousness and dantian were not yet fully recovered, unable to soar, and lacking any Flying Ship transportation.

The vast cultivation world, within just one nation, spans tens of thousands of miles.

Moreover, in places without Spirit Veins, the recovery speed of one’s magical power is slow, despite Li Jizhou’s Eternal Spring Magical Power being known for its long-lasting fortune, he had to occasionally stop to meditate and replenish his magical power.

Thankfully, they were already far from the range of Inverted Mountain, sometimes encountering patrolling sect and family cultivators, avoiding the reckless rogue cultivator disturbances.

Not that there are no rogue cultivators outside.

It’s just that outside, the risk of plundering is high, and unless there’s a clear and enticing target, righteous cultivators usually won’t risk becoming wanted to engage in such acts.

Thus, another month passed.

Throughout the journey, Li Jizhou felt the vast sky and sea, his heart free and at ease.

“Step by step, accumulating spiritual resources well for a future life, surely in a future existence, when I reach the pinnacle, seeking the path of immortality, I will travel the boundless cultivation world, witness how vast the Celestial Profound Continent truly is, and personally experience the exotic customs of various regions and clans!”

By this time, Lu Zhenhua had somewhat recovered, able to fly briefly, seeing Li Jizhou suddenly stop, looking at the horizon, he thought Li was identifying direction, laughing, “Virtuous brother, the direction is right, in just over half a month we should reach the Yang family by the Qingshui River where your brother is!”

“…” Li Jizhou raised an eyebrow slightly.

Going to the Yang family?

When did I say I intended to go to the Yang family?

It seems that the reason I casually provided half a year ago to travel with the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion’s caravan was remembered by Lu Zhenhua.

The direction Lu Zhenhua guided all along was towards the Yang family by the Qingshui River!

“Virtuous brother, my current circumstances aren’t quite favorable; I’ll have to temporarily settle at the Yang family when the time comes, but I’ve already sent a message to headquarters; they’ll pick me up at the Yang family then,” Lu Zhenhua supplemented.

“Well… that’s good!” Li Jizhou nodded lightly without a change in expression.

In that case, I might as well visit Big Bull.

Leaving the Inverted Mountain for seven years, Big Bull still thought of him; this friendship is indeed rare and precious.

Half a month later,

by the wide Qingshui River, a place resembling a mundane city, the Yang family, a cultivating clan, appeared before them.

The whole place was festively decorated, lights gleamed brightly.

“The Yang family at Qingshui River warmly welcomes fellow cultivators to the grand ceremony of our 300th clan celebration!” Just as they entered the Qingshui River area, two young cultivators from the Yang family joyously came forth to greet them.

“Congratulations, congratulations!” Li Jizhou and Lu Zhenhua greeted with folded fists.

“Esteemed seniors gracing our Yang family, your presence honors us! Please come in!” The two young cultivators sensed Lu Zhenhua’s Late Stage of Qi Cultivation aura and promptly became even more joyful and respectful, inviting them in with bows.

“Haha, well said, well said!” Lu Zhenhua chuckled with a stroke of his beard, walking alongside Li Jizhou into the Yang family’s grounds.

Under the guidance of the two young cultivators from the Yang family, Li Jizhou and Lu Zhenhua soon arrived at the reception area.

At the reception, several Yang family members held jade slips, welcoming guests individually, inquiring about identities, and arranging accommodations.

It must be said, the Yang family is truly committed to hosting a grand event this time. The gifts at the reception alone filled several storage bags.

They even cleared an entire area at the edge of the Yang family’s core, where Spiritual Qi is relatively abundant, to serve as temporary lodging for guests.

Though half a month remains until the clan celebration day, several cultivators have already begun to arrive.

“Shopkeeper Lu? You’re here for the Yang family’s clan celebration too?” a person nearby exclaimed in surprise.

The Yang family is merely a small Foundation Establishment clan, within it only resides one Foundation Establishment Ancestor. In theory, its status cannot compare to a deeply rooted business establishment like the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion.

As the youngest and most promising shopkeeper of the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, having reached the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation himself, Lu Zhenhua could naturally accumulate enough resources for Foundation Establishment. Becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator is just a matter of time; he didn’t need to give face to the Yang family.

“Hmm~ Oh… Fellow Daoist Yu, pleasure to meet you!” Upon seeing the newcomer, Lu Zhenhua pondered briefly, his expression shifting, resuming the demeanor of an authoritative presence from Inverted Mountain.

“It’s an honor that Shopkeeper Lu remembers me. Oh, by the way, what’s the current price for recovering talismans at your esteemed pavilion?” Yu, the middleman, eagerly engaged in conversation.

Li Jizhou stood nearby appearing bored, conveniently, the Yang family’s reception staff came over with a registration book.

Thus, he nodded to Lu Zhenhua, and proceeded forward to register.

“Greetings fellow cultivator, to facilitate the arrangement of your lodging and related matters, may we register some information?” the reception cultivator asked politely.

“Certainly!” Li Jizhou agreed with a nod and a smile.

“Thank you, fellow cultivator. May I ask which member of our Yang family invited you over?

Please don’t misunderstand, this is an internal reward initiative; the more distinguished guests a clan member invites, the higher the internal rating and the more rewards they earn.” The reception cultivator asked and quickly explained.

Li Jizhou nodded his understanding; Big Bull had mentioned this in his previous letters.

“I was invited by Wu Daniu!”

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