I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2353 Return to the Shattered Star Ring

A full incense stick's time passed before Steward Liu returned, accompanied by two old men in black robes.

"This is the Qiankun Cauldron, Fellow Daoist Lin, please keep it safe."

Manager Liu placed a small, dark cauldron, about the size of a fist, in front of Chen Lin.

immediately.

Then he took out another scroll.

“We’ll handle this business strictly. In addition to paying a deposit, we also need to sign a contract to rent such an expensive item.”

Manager Liu spoke frankly.

With a solemn expression, he said, "Furthermore, I must remind you that you are absolutely not allowed to take the treasures out of the Deer Island area. If you are discovered, the consequences will be severe. If the treasures you have crafted need to undergo tribulation, you can rent the tribulation platform on the island."

"Don't worry, Manager Liu, I know the rules."

Chen Lin agreed, put away the Qiankun Cauldron, and returned to the shop.

Then they began to forge the shields.

Time flies like an arrow, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Somewhere in the void outside the Shattered Star Ring.

A figure appeared out of thin air, surrounded by runes, holding a small shield in his hand, looking very vigilant.

I first looked around.

After finding nothing unusual, he relaxed.

"It looks like there's no problem."

The figure muttered something, put away the shield in its hand, and transformed into a stream of light, flying towards the star ring.

The person who arrived was Chen Lin.

The crafting of the Myriad Phases Shield went smoothly, although it took a while, the result met expectations.

Fortunately, we rented the Qiankun Cauldron.

The effects of this treasure cauldron are astonishing. Without its assistance, relying solely on innate abilities, one might not be able to succeed on the first try.

Because after a talent's ability advances, it undergoes a significant change, making it impossible to correct directly; instead, it requires 'macro-level regulation'.

The advantage is that it is more powerful and can even influence the course of the world, but it loses its 'inevitability' and requires active control over the changes in fate when using it.

In this regard.

Chen Lin had a sudden realization.

This is how rules are applied: giving up some abilities to enhance others.

There are gains and losses.

The reason why strange objects like the Ferry of Life have various limitations is to enhance their power in a certain aspect.

Learn and apply immediately.

After Chen Lin understood it, he tried it out and applied this method of rule application to the Myriad Shield, setting up several rules.

Although they were all rather bizarre, the experiment was a success nonetheless.

The power has been greatly enhanced.

We arrived near the star ring.

Chen Lin composed himself and released his spiritual sense to investigate.

He felt that so much time had passed, the matter with the Li family should have subsided, and since the other party couldn't find him, they couldn't possibly keep hiring so many powerful people to seal off this place.

That's why I came to take a look.

When he took the totem statue from the Li family, although he left behind a threatening statement before leaving, it might not be enough to intimidate Li Huaxuan, and it could very well implicate the Wang family of Xiaoxuan Island.

This matter started because of him, so we still need to wrap it up.

really.

There were no powerful beings around the star ring.

Chen Lin felt relieved.

But they didn't rush in; instead, they continued to wait.

After a while.

Two beams of light flew out from within the star ring.

Chen Lin flashed forward and quickly chased after them, using his skills to capture the two.

After interrogating him using secret methods, a strange look appeared on his face.

Without further hesitation.

He leaped into the Shattered Star Ring.

After changing his form and making further inquiries, he confirmed that the information he had just obtained from the interrogation was correct: the Li family had moved away as a whole after the incident that happened back then.

I don't know where they went.

What remained were all members of collateral branches of the family.

Little Xuan Island.

As soon as Chen Lin landed, a gatekeeper disciple flew over.

"What brings you here, sir?"

The gatekeeper appeared very humble.

He didn't know Chen Lin, but Chen Lin gave him a sense of unfathomable depth, and he knew that Chen Lin was a strong person, so he dared not be negligent.

"Is your family head Su Wanyi?"

Chen Lin asked calmly.

He actually had an identity token that would allow him to bypass the island's protective formation and enter, but since the situation was unclear, he neither forced his way in nor used his divine sense to investigate.

"Does Your Excellency know our master?"

Upon hearing Chen Lin's question, the gatekeeper became even more humble.

Chen Lin nodded.

Having gotten the answer he wanted, he didn't waste any more words with the other party and disappeared from the spot in a flash.

next moment.

It appeared in the courtyard where they used to live.

The courtyard remains the same as before, very clean, and no one else lives there.

I stepped into the room.

The interior was exactly the same as when he left, even the utensils on the tea table were arranged in the same positions as when he left.

"My lord is back."

Chen Lin had been wandering around the room for a short while when a joyful voice rang out from outside the door.

Then Su Wanyi's figure appeared.

"Fellow Daoist Su looks quite well. It seems you've been living comfortably these past few years. But how did you know I would return?"

Chen Lin greeted him with a smile.

"I had no idea."

Su Wanyi also smiled.

"But with your help, our people are able to live in peace. We must always keep this in mind, hoping that whenever you come, we can have a quiet place to stay."

"That's thoughtful." Chen Lin nodded in satisfaction.

This room actually came in handy for him.

After all, it is one of the landing points corresponding to the Zodiac Secret Realm, and the situation here in the Shattered Star Ring is also suitable for the survival of rogue cultivators, so being able to enter at any time is very useful.

Without the threat from the Li family, he would often come here to collect materials, and even planned to open a shop.

"How is the Wang family doing?"

Chen Lin looked at the other person and asked.

"Thanks to you, sir, our clan has been living in relative peace. After the Li family moved away, rumors spread that they had offended a powerful figure, and that powerful figure is none other than you, sir. As a result, no one is targeting Xiaoxuan Island anymore, which has given us a chance to breathe."

"besides."

"As a result of misfortune, I succeeded Li Huaxuan as the Alliance Elder, and all the Purple Cloud Soil I brought back last time has been refined, greatly increasing the cultivation space on Little Xuan Island."

"Oh?"

Chen Lin was surprised.

Unexpectedly, he left behind a great reputation here.

"The Fallen Leaf Sect changed its elders. Shouldn't someone from the Fallen Leaf Sect have stepped forward and questioned our backgrounds?"

"No."

Su Wanyi answered immediately.

He explained, "My lord, you may not know this, but in the eyes of the Falling Leaf Sect, the Shattered Star Ring is an insignificant place. It's too small, and there's no strange energy here, so its value is very low."

"Moreover, the Fallen Leaf Sect has very few disciples."

"This sect is extremely strict in recruiting disciples. So many families in the Shattered Star Ring want their offspring to join, but so far very few have succeeded."

"The person in charge here is an outsider, and he hasn't come here in person for many years."

"So that's how it is."

Chen Lin looked enlightened.

He then said, "It's good that you've become an elder. I need to collect some materials. Could you keep an eye out for me?"

"Oh, right."

"Li Huaxuan and Li Qianming are gone. Without their experts, can the Li family still hold onto that territory? Have they considered selling it?"

Chen Lin had the idea of ​​buying the Li family's property.

He now possesses three Thousand Tribulation Pills, which is considered a considerable fortune. Coupled with the Wang family's resources, it's not impossible for him to annex the Li family's island.

That way he could control a market, making it easier to sell elixirs and other items in the future.

Despite its relatively low intrinsic value, the Shattered Star Ring boasts a prime location with several powerful factions nearby, ensuring a decent flow of people.

"I'm afraid that won't work."

Su Wanyi shook her head.

"After the main members of the Li family moved away, many families actually coveted that island, but Li Huaxuan had been in the council of elders for so many years and had made many powerful acquaintances, so he still had some connections."

"Then let's forget about it."

Chen Lin did not insist.

He took out an 800 Tribulation Pill and a 500 Tribulation Pill, and handed them to the other party, saying, "I see that your cultivation seems to have reached a bottleneck. These two pills are just right, so I'm giving them to you."

After that, he explained the effects and usage of the Myriad Tribulations Inquiry Pill.

Then he added, "I've refined some of these pills, in various grades. Could you help me contact buyers when you have time?"

"Thank you, sir. I will do my best to complete the mission."

Su Wanyi immediately made a guarantee.

He paused for a moment.

She tentatively asked, "Sir, you said you were going to Wudaopo. Have you been cultivating there all these years?"

No.

Chen Lin replied.

After a moment's thought, he added, "However, if you encounter any difficulties, you can also seek help from the Dugu family in Wudaopo. Just mention my name; my real name is Chen Lin."

Su Wanyi's spirits lifted.

Dugu Batian is a famous powerful ruler. With this backer, her situation in the Elders' Council will be much better, and she won't have to be invisible anymore.

Most importantly, the four major families of Wudaopo all have ties with the Luoye Sect, so they are not clearly affiliated forces.

Using the name of the Dugu family will not displease the Fallen Leaf Sect.

"Mother, I have important news! The Li family is about to turn the tide!"

Just as Su Wanyi was about to thank him again, an urgent voice came from outside the courtyard.

Followed by.

An ordinary-looking young man strode in.

"What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and disrespectful? Quickly pay your respects to the lord!"

Su Wanyi frowned and scolded.

Only then did the young man notice Chen Lin.

He hurriedly bowed and said, "Wang Zhe greets Your Excellency. When did you return, Your Excellency?"

"Don't be rude!"

Su Wanyi scolded again.

Chen Lin waved his hand, saying, "It's just youthful folly, no need to worry about it."

Then, looking at Wang Zhe, he asked, "You just said that the Li family is about to make a comeback. What's the reason?"

Speaking of this...

Wang Zhe's expression turned anxious again.

"The manager of the Fallen Leaf Sect has arrived. He says they are selecting disciples, and Li Wuxiang from the Li family has been chosen!"

"what!"

Su Wanyi's expression changed drastically.

Unable to remain calm any longer, he asked urgently, "Is it confirmed? When did the manager arrive? Why didn't I receive any news?"

"Just now."

Wang Zhe swallowed.

"As soon as the steward arrived, he immediately convened the council of elders and then conducted a selection process. Currently, only Li Wuxiang from the Li family has been selected. I rushed back as soon as I heard the news."

Su Wanyi's face turned even uglier.

Although she took the place of Li Huaxuan as an elder by leveraging Chen Lin's prestige, Chen Lin never showed his face again, and she was marginalized.

Now they don't even invite her to the elders' meeting.

If Chen Lin doesn't return this time, her status as an elder will likely be revoked.

"mother."

"I want to participate in the selection too!"

Before Su Wanyi could say anything, Wang Zhe made his request.

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