Chapter 350

Chapter 350: Enjoying the Good Life with the Master

Although the treasures were wonderful, the people were a different story!

The two little monks felt anxious seeing so many cultivators around; they quickly joined their palms in greeting.

“You don’t need to be afraid. From today on, follow me in your training!” Li Hui declared without giving them a chance to refuse, raising his hand and drawing them into the Mysterious Pearl.

Zhong Yuan and Jin Feng were skilled in the path of talismans, and these two little monks were just as talented, easily qualifying for the inner sect of the Haotu Sect.

Song Zining introduced them, saying, “The older one is ten years old, called Wuchun. He works part-time as a temple attendant and is very good at reading people. However, he’s been sold out easily for some benefits. The younger one is six, named Sanxiang, a girl who will be sold once she turns twelve.”

“Wuchun, Sanxiang!” Li Hui nodded and said, “Good, fate has brought you here; you are now disciples of the Jade Symbol Sect!”

With that simple statement, Wuchun and Sanxiang became disciples of the Jade Symbol Sect, adding to Zhong Yuan and Jin Feng, forming a group of four.

Before long, someone came seeking them.

Merchants always had the keenest sense. Seeing cultivators riding the black eagle approaching, they knew that the wealthy merchant filled with countless Merit Boxes had arrived.

Huo Qiniang stepped forward to negotiate, wanting to trade Miao Jade and spiritual plant seeds for medicinal materials, refusing anything else.

Half a year ago, the artifact fragments and talisman-making supplies from Daliang Kingdom had already flowed to the Haotu Sect, so there was no hope for that! Now, Li Hui urgently needed Miao Jade and spiritual plant seeds to fill the empty spaces in the Mysterious Pearl for maximum output.

Three days later, they set off on their journey.

This time, the master instructed everyone to explore a specific location along the way, and everyone responded eagerly, even competing over who would go first.

Li Hui deeply appreciated Brother Yuan’s foresight in bringing these people together for the journey. Each person was capable, top-notch among their peers, and they always found effective ways to accomplish things, yielding significant results with just a little guidance.

On the road, Song Zining left twice, returning with a village girl who had been bullied by her grandmother and thrown out of her home with a stick. He also brought back a down-and-out scholar who felt like he was out of time, ready to hang himself with a stool.

The village girl was named Ma Chunlan.

The scholar was named Deng Shuqing.

They both found themselves confused, as if they had fallen into a dream, only to realize later that they had encountered tremendous fortune, brought to the Jade Symbol Sect by a high-level cultivator.

How about that? A childless village girl and a scholar who wanted to commit suicide, but Bai Ze had seen through all lives, realizing they were suited for the path of talismans!

Accept them both! Let the scholar first teach the little monks and the village girl how to read. They would only get three hours of sleep each day, using all the rest of the time for cultivation—no slacking, no laziness, no procrastination.

Li Hui soared through the air, unaware of how many opportunities he had disrupted in Daliang Kingdom. Even a cold-hearted person like Li Changtian had to admit that he had benefited greatly. One should never bite the hand that feeds them, so this life would be it—calling Brother Master and never losing out.

No one thought much when others called him Brother Master, but when Li Changtian did, the Fortune Ascending Talismans trembled immediately, shocking Li Hui.

“Hehe, it looks like this cold-faced guy has unlimited potential for the future.”

That day, they entered a remote valley, and Peng Xiaoqing asked, puzzled, “We will reach the Dragon Hua Sect in half a day. Why has the master brought us here?”

“Haha, do we even need to ask? There must be good things here!” Huang Tongliang, who had become addicted to reaping benefits, had recently found more than just a thousand-year-old rare brew; he also came across several boxes of spiritual pearls and two pieces of immortal wood from ten thousand years ago.

“Let me explain!” Li Hui nodded, “Deep within the valley lies a ruin, whose entrance has long disappeared due to age. We will need to break the ground to get in. The ruin is only one layer but is divided into five areas internally. Many vessels are stored within, and quite a few of them are of good quality, containing precious offerings that everyone can freely collect.”

“Remember, once you reach a place without any vessels inside, be careful! The ancient mechanisms are still operational, and you must defeat the bronze tiger and brass leopard to delve deeper.”

“The area where the bronze tiger and brass leopard are located has ancient spiritual plants growing. Their age is quite considerable, so if you pick some fruits to eat, it will strengthen your physique; that’s the second area.”

“The third area is empty, without danger or benefits.”

“If you continue deeper, you will encounter stalactites where you can collect the Purple Essence Divine Water. I believe you know what this is—it helps you progress from the Condense Essence Stage into the Bosa stage and greatly increases your success rate. However, there may be some side effects, making future advancements to the All-Manifestation Realm more challenging.”

Li Hui smiled faintly; for many cultivators, how could they even glimpse the All-Manifestation Realm? Merely entering the Bosa stage was already impressive!

The group gasped in astonishment at the treasures hidden in this place. Even a hint of it leaking out would make those stuck in the Late Condense Essence Stage break their heads trying to rush in.

“Brother, quickly tell us about the fifth area!” Huang Tongliang felt certain that good things awaited them there.

“A half vein of Miao Jade that hasn’t been fully mined, so be cautious in hiding it.” Once Li Hui spoke these words, everyone cried out in excitement; the love cultivators had for Miao Jade was almost fanatical as they leaped into the valley, eager to dig.

Bringing along these folks, the benefits were all theirs; as long as the direction was indicated, their efficiency was undeniable. Li Hui followed behind, erasing traces and picking up leftovers.

The allure of the Purple Essence Divine Water and the Miao Jade veins was irresistible. If they didn’t disturb this place, it would remain balanced, but once they did, cultivators adept in Innate Techniques would instantly sense the shift.

Moreover, this area was very close to the Dragon Hua Sect. Even though the Dragon Hua Sect was not on par with the Haotu Sect, it was still ranked among the top sects in Daliang Kingdom. With the merging of the Buddhist and Taoist paths, its influence on the surrounding area was stronger than the Haotu Sect, so one must be extra cautious.

Li Hui possessed the Mysterious Pearl, which allowed him to collect everything possible while draining the spiritual energy that had accumulated for so long in that place. As they neared the mine, he flicked his hand and released a swarm of insect demons into the ground.

The high-grade Miao Jade lay deep underground, mainly of both water and soil types, making it suitable for nurturing spiritual plants. However, to make the Mysterious Pearl uniquely advantageous, this small mine would need at least ten tunnels.

Two hours later, everyone returned fully loaded.

Following the master, they feasted on delicious food, each face beaming with joy. However, their happiness ceased abruptly upon arriving at the Dragon Hua Sect, where nearly a hundred disciples surrounded them.

“Hand over the culprit!”

“During the recent trial in the Ancient City of Yin Ruins, your Haotu Sect’s Li Yingjun caused chaos, driving the ancient city’s officials to arrest people everywhere, leaving many younger disciples confused and unable to act. You’ve gone too far!”

“Hmph, daring to come to our Dragon Hua Sect! Since you are associated with the Li family, you must be up to no good. Capture them all!”

At that moment, Li Hui calmly interjected, “Cheng Hong doesn’t dare to confront me and has incited you to create trouble. I’m right here; if you’re brave enough, sign a Life-and-Death Agreement to duel. Are you all just shouting without the courage to act?”

“Life-and-Death Agreement?” This left the disciples of the Dragon Hua Sect at an impasse. If they truly signed the agreement, even if they were killed, they would have reason on their side. What a crafty little thief, using progress as retreat.

“I’ll do it!” The disciples looked over and relaxed; the speaker was Fa Xin, who ranked fifteenth among the true disciples of the Dragon Hua Sect.