Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 150 Return
Chen Li glanced at the game panel:
"Master of Invisibility: 3200/3200"

"My invisibility skill is finally maxed out!" Chen Li exclaimed with delight.

The dim yellow flame of the oil lamp on the table danced merrily. Chen Liming stood clearly beside the table, yet cast no shadow on the floor. He paced back and forth in front of the bronze mirror, observing carefully:

"As expected of a max-level stealth technique, it's completely flawless and undetectable to the naked eye!" Chen Li thought to himself.
"I wonder if it can be detected by a Foundation Establishment spiritual sense?"

"How about... we give it a try!"

Chen Li was eager to try it out, and finally couldn't resist using his own fully-leveled Concealment Technique to quietly walk out the door.

It was already evening, and a cold wind was blowing, carrying a hint of the chill of late autumn.

Chen Li walked towards Guo Xingquan's wooden house under the bright moonlight. The reason he chose Guo Xingquan as his test subject was twofold. First, Guo Xingquan's cultivation level was low, and he was at the same level as Chen Li, the first level of Foundation Establishment, making him the safest test subject.

Secondly, since they are relatively familiar with each other, there is room for maneuver even if they are discovered.

The night was quiet, and he walked silently until he reached Guo Xingquan's door, only to find that the door was already closed.

"Never mind, we'll talk about it next time..."

Chen Li arrived full of enthusiasm, but left disappointed.

He secretly sneaked into the homes of Qi Refining cultivators and ordinary people who hadn't yet closed their doors a few times, finally getting his fill of fun. It wasn't until his magic was about to falter that he hurriedly returned, feeling guilty.

Chen Li suppressed his slightly quickening heartbeat, looked up at the stars above, and estimated the time:

"The duration is about an hour, which is enough for anything... Whether it's for assassination or escaping danger, the combination of invisibility and concealment is simply a divine skill."

Chen Li walked into the house.

Days spent away from home.

What else can we do?

He practiced his swordsmanship for a while, then took a Qi-gathering pill, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to meditate and cultivate his Qi.

……

For those building a foundation, clearing land is generally not too dangerous.

Let alone second-tier demonic beasts comparable to Foundation Establishment cultivators, even first-tier demonic beasts are not commonplace. Unless you're in a spiritual land, encountering a demonic beast while walking through deep mountains and forests is a matter of luck.

Often, there is only one first-tier demonic beast within a radius of several miles.

As for third-tier monsters...

That is extremely rare. Demonic beasts of this level usually occupy high-level spiritual lands and have a strong sense of territory. They rarely cross boundaries. Most cultivators have never seen a third-tier demonic beast in their entire lives.

The situation in Green River Village is unique, attracting a large number of monsters to gather here.

However, as the burning area continued to expand, the surrounding monsters either died or fled. By the second month, monsters were rarely seen, let alone second-tier monsters.

Time passed day by day, and life became mundane and boring.

Winter came earlier than usual this year.

With the unexpected arrival of the first heavy snow, the wilderness was covered in a blanket of white, and the clearing of the land came to a complete halt.

But construction in the market did not stop. With the tireless work of thousands of laborers, the originally abandoned market had taken shape in less than three months.

The road was paved with bluestone slabs, and tall buildings and grand halls gradually rose up on both sides of the road.

Perhaps, in the near future, this place will become even more prosperous than before, with cultivators coming and going in droves.

However, these things are irrelevant to ordinary people.

……

The rising sun blazed like fire, turning the snow-covered ground red.

A massive flying boat silently departed from Green River Village. It had brought thousands upon thousands of people, but only a handful of True Realm Sect disciples and Foundation Establishment cultivators returned. All the rogue cultivators and mortals remained in Green River Village.

Many outer disciples stared blankly at the dozen or so coffins neatly arranged, the atmosphere heavy with somber tension.

“I’ve dealt with this Fellow Daoist Cao before…” Guo Xingquan sighed and said, “I never expected it would be his turn this time.” Chen Li, standing to the side, remained silent.

In recent years, too many Foundation Establishment cultivators have died.

Four people died during the first land reclamation, another one died in the two years that followed, and now there are a total of six.

He is the only one who has recently achieved Foundation Establishment.

"Alas, with sects relocating and frequently opening up new territories, casualties are inevitable. Things will be better once things stabilize in a few years," an elderly Foundation Establishment cultivator sighed.

……

The flying boat flew slowly all the way, and by the time it arrived at Luanluo City, it was already evening.

The city gate was crowded with people.

Countless people eagerly awaited it.

"Shuniang, is this the one?" Zhou Hong twisted her fingers tightly, looking up at the huge flying ship with a worried expression.

“I heard from others that this is the ship!” Zhang Shuniang comforted her, “Sister, don’t worry. Your husband is so capable, he will definitely come back safely.”

The airship slowly came to a stop, and the cabin door opened.

One by one, the cultivators filed out and landed.

The two stared intently at each other.

"Yes, my husband!" Zhang Shuniang said happily.

Zhou Hong saw it too, and burst into tears of joy, waving excitedly.

As soon as Chen Li landed, Zhou Hong rushed over and exclaimed, "Thank God, you're finally back safe and sound!"

He pulled her into his arms, wiped away her tears, and said softly, "What are you worrying about? What could possibly happen? Shuniang, don't cry anymore."

Just as Chen Li was having a private conversation with his wives and concubines.

"Ancestor!"

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

The sound of weeping could be heard not far away.

Zhou Yuanpeng found the Cao family members who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, took out the coffin containing the corpse, and explained the reason. The several sons, wives, and concubines who came to greet him were immediately overwhelmed with grief, and their cries shook the heavens. The passing of the family's ancestor was like the sky falling down for a family.

"Fellow Daoist Cao's belongings will be returned along with the sect's compensation in the next day or two. Also, don't worry about your existing family shops; you won't be charged rent for fifty years. If you have any offspring who want to join the True Realm Sect, you can submit a list. What do you think?" Zhou Yuanpeng finished speaking and sighed.
"He has passed away; please accept our condolences."

Chen Li looked at it for a while, then looked away and said, "Let's go, don't stand here, let's go back and talk."

……

night.

The bedroom is a place to relax and enjoy oneself.

afterwards!

The blush on Zhou Hong's face had not yet faded, and her eyes were still hazy. When she came to her senses, she couldn't help but punch Chen Li and scolded, "You're so annoying. Don't expect the two of us to serve you anymore. You just know how to humiliate people."

Zhang Shuniang, standing to the side, shrank into the quilt like an ostrich in embarrassment.

"It's been so long since we last met, it's understandable that I'm excited." Chen Li chuckled. "Look, even Shu Niang hasn't said anything."

"Husband, please stop talking, it's so embarrassing!" Zhang Shuniang said in a muffled voice, buried in the quilt.

The three of them played around for a while.

“Another Foundation Establishment cultivator has died this time. I think being a guest elder of the True Sect is too dangerous.” Zhou Hong hugged Chen Li’s arm and said worriedly.

"There's no such thing as absolute safety in this world. Isn't that how it's always been?" Chen Li sighed. "As long as you're careful, nothing bad will happen!"

(End of this chapter)