Chapter 645

Chapter 645: Xiaolu Unleashes Her Power

After dealing with the time phantoms, Li Hui deeply suppressed the Doomsday Decree. In truth, this decree was only half complete. From today onward, he would have to devour one time phantom each month, and it would take eighty-one years to fully realize its true form.

Of course, if he found multiple time phantoms or those that had already devoured each other, he could save a lot of time. It all depended on when he could gather enough potential talisman power to complete the decree.

In the mining area, after the time phantoms disappeared, the Time Dust was no longer stirred. The cloud talismans could no longer linger, and the Dragon Spring Purple Talisman vanished.

Li Hui did not expect the Time Dust to have this effect. This substance only existed in old wells and private mines. It was said that prolonged absorption of Time Dust by miners would shorten their lifespan, but for him, it was an invaluable treasure.

“This is a specialty of the Extreme Huan Continent. It seems I need to find a way to collect Time Dust in addition to searching for time phantoms. Well, for now, let’s mine some ore!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the Chaotic Dao Body released all the market towers. At the same time, boundless energy surged around him, creating waves of shock throughout the range illuminated by the towers.

His cultivation was extraordinary, equivalent to Traveling Realm Practitioners. In an instant, the mining area was depleted, and the market towers quickly filled with ore. Li Hui flew away.

About a stick of incense later, dozens of figures holding unique spirit treasures entered the mining area. Among them, a golden-haired, golden-eyed practitioner said curiously, “Where is everything? I saw thick time barriers here, indicating that at least four time phantoms had devoured each other—this is a rare occurrence in recent years. Why has the aura suddenly cut off?”

A green-haired, green-eyed practitioner sneered, “What’s so strange about it? Some time phantoms become exceptionally cunning after repairing their souls. Just look at this mining area; it would rather consume worthless ores to hide than reveal itself. Who knows when it will return? Maybe in five years, or maybe ten, but when it does, it’ll be a big problem.”

“Only you would understand?” The golden-haired, golden-eyed practitioner sniffed the air a few times, shaking his head, “I still feel something isn’t right! The aura dissipated too cleanly. Isn’t it said that practitioners from other continents have been sneaking in? Could it be…”

The green-haired, green-eyed practitioner scolded, “Mind your own business. We’re only responsible for capturing time phantoms; capturing practitioners from other continents is up to the higher-ups.”

“Tch, you’re acting like you’re afraid or something.” The golden-eyed practitioner shrugged with indifference.

“Fool, do practitioners from other continents who can come here easily seem like common folks? If they listen to advice, that’s one thing. But if they stubbornly erase their traces, how many hits do you think you and I can withstand? Besides, they are curious about the Extreme Huans and might attempt to soul search us. Therefore, for our safety, it’s best not to investigate—we’ll live longer that way, understand?”

“Uh…” The golden-haired, golden-eyed practitioner shuddered at the thought of terrifying possibilities and quickly nodded, saying, “Okay, whoever wants to manage this can go ahead. In recent years, who knows how many practitioners from other continents have snuck in?”

After this group of practitioners left, a cloud talisman suddenly flashed through the mining area before instantly dispersing, leaving no trace behind.

At the same time, Li Hui thought to himself, “Looks like I’m not the only one interested in the Extreme Huan Continent. Mid-tier practitioners here have reached a consensus to mind their own business, which makes things easier. Even if there are some unusual occurrences, they can quickly cover it up.”

With this discovery, Li Hui began to mine without restraint.

Of course, mining was the business of the hundred ghosts. He sat to the side considering how to collect the Time Dust from the artifacts until around the time the sun started to set when he returned to Uncle Da’s five-courtyard house.

For many people, managing to get a five-courtyard house in Sanjiu City was quite the accomplishment. This was also the pride of Uncle Da, who often invited friends to celebrate until dawn. Today, he had invited even more guests.

As soon as Li Hui entered, he saw Bai Xiaolu sitting in the courtyard surrounded by six people.

Four men and two women were chatting and laughing together.

“Hubby.” Bai Xiaolu’s eyes lit up. She had been missing him since he had been gone for the entire day. Facing her old playmates, she had only managed a forced smile until this moment, feeling relieved and returning a bewitching smile.

“Hahaha, I was away for a bit longer, taking care of some matters.” As the leader of the Heavenly Talisman Sect, Li Hui had his charm and charisma.

However, some could not stand the stark contrast in Bai Xiaolu’s demeanor.

“So you are Xiaolu’s husband? Hmph, quite the skill you have! I must say, I admire you for your crafty words that helped you climb such a big tree. I heard that to come to Sanjiu City, you shamelessly submitted your residency application to Uncle Bai’s desk. Do you know how many eyes from the city’s regulatory office are watching him? They are just waiting for him to make a mistake. What’s even more embarrassing is that you brought this disgrace to Uncle Da’s place. Do you really think carrying five million big coins makes you impressive? Have you checked the housing prices in Sanjiu City?” A tall young man next to Xiaolu glared angrily, clenching his fists, itching to punch Li Hui.

Li Hui smiled lightly, but it was not for the young man; he didn’t even glance at him, conveying a message to make Xiaolu feel at ease.

The four men and two women were not easy to deal with. One woman in a purple dress laughed and said, “Xiaochuan, how can you be so rude? Xiaolu’s husband has his merits; at least he looks pleasant.”

The courtyard was not only filled with the six people by Xiaolu; there were also other young men and women discussing softly or intensely playing games. Suddenly, when they heard the sharp voice of the woman in the purple dress, they all turned their attention to Li Hui.

Some looked down on him dismissively, while others wore mocking expressions, openly displaying their disdain and dislike.

This woman in the purple dress was stirring up trouble. Bai Xiaolu got angry: “Are you all trying to make my husband look bad? You keep saying how close your family is to my father, and this is the kind of closeness?”

“Boom…” To everyone’s astonishment, a powerful energy erupted from Bai Xiaolu, pushing aside the four men and two women. The tall young man was shaken to the point of spitting blood, and the woman in the purple dress fainted on the spot due to her poor cultivation.

Li Hui was also surprised; this girl had made progress again?

“Xiaolu, you…” the tall young man clutched his chest and coughed, “Cough, cough… I heard this pretty boy had been a mine tyrant for a few days in a small city; I didn’t think much of it, but it seems… the people from small cities are quite wild, leading the originally kind-hearted Xiaolu astray.”

“Hahaha!” Li Hui laughed heartily, feeling that Xiaolu was very much to his taste. He said, “What about it? Do you think living in Sanjiu City makes you part of the royal family? You look down on us from small places? You got it right; I am a mine tyrant. Upon coming to Sanjiu City, not only will I be a mine tyrant, but I will also be the tyrant of the people, the city, and the courtyard. Today was supposed to be a good day, but since you spoiled the mood, go nurse your injuries!”

The sound of fists filled the air; some tried to escape, but could they get away? The courtyard turned into a demon lair filled with screams and cries, quickly falling silent.

A little while later, Bai Xiaolu smiled sweetly as she wrapped her arm around her husband, calling for her twelfth sister and a few rambunctious children to leave Uncle Da’s residence…