Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1254 Time Limit
Li Zhouwei, with his high level of cultivation, had calculated the situation early on. Taking advantage of the complete healing process, he successfully refined his immortal foundation in one fell swoop, secretly saving himself an extra year or two of effort. In high spirits, he patted Li Quewan and laughed:

"Thanks a lot!"

Seeing his momentum grow even stronger, the woman was also pleasantly surprised, and her eyes crinkled into a smile:
"It is my duty as a junior to share the burdens of the King of Wei!"

Li Zhouwei chuckled and shook his head, then said seriously:
"I've been healing for twelve years, and you've been breaking through for twelve years now, but you've been hindered in your cultivation by family matters. Now you don't need to bother anymore—can you start gathering Qi from Jin Yi's Golden Book?"

Li Quewan nodded quickly and said:
"That energy is called [Transformation of Mysterious Energy]. It is collected by utilizing the transformation of gold and mercury, so it is not difficult to find. There is also a [Tangdao Mountain] nearby, which is the most wonderful transformation place in recent years. It should be easy to collect. My brother has already sent people there. Calculate the days, and we will have results soon."

"it is good."

Li Zhouwei nodded thoughtfully.
"That's true. Your 'Hou Shen Shu' aura comes from the Chengshui Marsh, a transformation of the great technique of True Man Qiushui. And now your 'Zhi Shang Yi' aura has also landed on Tangdao Mountain. They are all inseparable from the methods of the Jin Yi lineage."

Li Quewan nodded with deep emotion, listening to the King of Wei say:
"Have you ever practiced any magical arts?"

Li Quewan hurriedly said:
"I have already mastered the basics of the art of the hidden chamber!"

She finished explaining her thoughts, but never spoke to Li Zhouwei seriously:

“I’ve seen this technique before… I took it home years ago and spent some time studying it, but I unexpectedly gained something from it.”

Li Zhouwei spread his sleeve and saw a dark, windy scene inside—it was the Sleeve Residence!
"Ok?"

Li Quewan was stunned, then horrified:

"The King of Wei's cultivation is so high!"

With Li Quewan's abilities and the assistance of Hou Shenshu, it would take her years to master this Sleeve Flower technique. Li Zhouwei, without special reasons, would certainly not spend one or two years of his precious time cultivating this kind of art!
In other words… magic is a piece of cake for the King of Wei!

Li Quewan understood the difficulty and was genuinely shocked, but the young man chuckled and shook his head, saying:

“While cultivation is important, there is an exception… namely the [Mysterious Path Technique].

Li Quewan immediately recalled Li Zhouwei's "Pure Qi" method, which he had cultivated early on to heal his body. It was she who had regulated his Qi back then, and her mind instantly became clear:
"'Qingqi'!"

"good."

Li Zhouwei smiled and said:
"At the time, I felt that this technique had the flavor of a fundamental law, and I suspected that this technique had a more profound use. I never thought that it would resonate with the [Sleeve Residence], and a pure energy helped me to complete the cultivation."

"Unfortunately... the subsequent training was indeed difficult, and for me... it was not a valuable technique."

Li Quewan immediately understood his meaning and said:
"This junior will read the [Mysterious Path Technique]. Perfect timing, healing techniques are also extremely important to this junior!"

Li Zhouwei nodded, then said:

"According to your estimate, how long will it take to cultivate the next supernatural immortal foundation?"

Li Quewan counted on his fingers and said:

"Although I suffered some injuries, I've recovered from them all, and I still have a lot of medicinal power left, which can help me digest some of them. My great-uncle still has one last pill of Kan Shui [Hui Shui Xuan Dao San] in my possession. If I take this pill, with the blessing of 'Hou Shen Shu', I should be able to recover within six or seven years..."

This speed wasn't slow, but Li Zhouwei frowned slightly:

'Six or seven years... I reckon there will be border conflicts again by then!'

So he said:
"No need to be stingy, your great-uncle still has five [Empty Sleeve Mystic Powders], the sooner the better!"

The woman in front of him said again:
"But there's one more thing... Taixu Construction!"

She raised all of Li Jiangqian's concerns, to which Li Zhouwei neither agreed nor disagreed, saying:

"You don't need to worry about this for now. Continue your cultivation here. I'm going out for a while."

Li Quewan raised her eyebrows, hesitating to speak. The young man understood her meaning and said:
"Don't worry, I won't leave Wangyue Lake. With Qingyi and Yuanxinyi around, no one can figure out my situation."

The woman then agreed and withdrew, while Li Zhouwei straightened his black robe, took a light step, and his figure disappeared into the world.

……

Moon Lake.

The lake rippled, fish frolicked, and Li Suining returned from the shore on the wind. Beside him, a man, riding a pale white light, appeared quite relaxed and said:
"Brother's prediction is correct... Fellow Daoist Pu's cultivation has progressed extremely quickly, and the clan brothers he has brought out are all very capable. The Pu clan is indeed full of talented people."

Li Suining seemed absent-minded, but still nodded and said:

“I pushed him to Nan Tan Chen’s place… Although he has made a lot of friends over the years by refining pills, he is still often belittled because of his background. It would be good if the two of them could help each other out.”

He glanced at the lake at his feet and said:

“The three of us from the Suiyu generation have already made a name for ourselves, but we are not as good as Jiang Que. These people are all capable, and we should make good use of them.”

Li Suikuan laughed and said:
"How can we compare? King Wei has four sons, plus the first genius in the past two hundred years to rapidly reach the Purple Mansion realm, and the second sword immortal to emerge from the lake. I think... let alone our generation, even the next three generations combined wouldn't produce so many geniuses!"

Li Suining smiled somewhat complicatedly and said:
"What are you talking about!"

But he also knew in his heart that his younger brother was absolutely right. This lake island was ushering in an unprecedented peak of fortune in hundreds of years. In the coming decades, no one would be able to catch up with the current head of the family, Li Suihuan, let alone people like Li Quewan and Li Zhouwei.

This left him feeling puzzled:
"I wonder if the King of Wei is feeling any better..."

Upon hearing this, Li Suikuan was not particularly worried, and simply said:

"King Wei is now the number one general in Jiangnan who has pacified the Jianghuai region and killed two mid-stage Purple Mansion generals. He is the number one meritorious official of the Song Dynasty. It is only right and wrong that the Song court should treat his injuries. I am not worried."

"Ugh…"

Li Suining could only sigh, but Li Suikuan said:

“Brother, please don’t judge me… These days, wherever my family goes, they are all respectfully addressed as the Royal Immortal Clan. I’m probably the least arrogant one… When I’m out and about, people are so polite that they have to ask me, ‘Why is the young master so humble?’”

"In terms of bloodline, the blood of the Prince of Mingyang is the blood of the Great Wei Dynasty. In terms of achievements, the Li family made the greatest contribution to the pacification of Jianghuai. In terms of power, the Li family is the most prominent family in the Great Song Dynasty, with one king and three emperors assisting the court. The Yang family is not involved. The Li family is the most prominent family in the Great Song Dynasty!"

He smiled and said:
"Furthermore, my family has strict rules and produces many outstanding talents. We have a good reputation and are highly regarded on both sides of the strait. Scholars associate with the Wei people for profit, and women marry into the Li family to gain prestige. As a result, the Chen, Ding, and Tian families have become more noble than ordinary people!"

Li Suining remained silent for a long time, looking at his younger brother's smiling face, as if seeing himself in it back then, and said:

"The imperial legacy is due to the blood of the king, the old crimes of Wei are at stake, the Jianghuai region is pacified, the achievements of one king are attributed to the three princes who assist the court, and the nobility lies in the royal lineage. All these matters are merely family affairs of the Qilin clan, how could you and I possibly be involved?"

He sighed softly, his voice barely audible, and said:

"You belong to only one person; how can this last long..."

Li Suikuan's expression underwent a subtle, complex change. He quietly glanced at his elder brother and sighed:

"My elder brother receives much attention from the real people, so perhaps he has different opinions..."

Before Li Suining could answer him, a figure had appeared on the shimmering lake before him. Dressed in flowing black robes, with smiling golden eyes, the figure silently stared at him.
'King Wei!'

A surge of joy welled up in Li Suining's eyes, and he felt a rush of heat to his eyes—even though this wasn't the first time he had met Li Zhouwei, he always felt a deep sense of security at this moment. Forcibly suppressing his joy, he turned his head away and said, feigning calmness:

"I'm going back to my cave to cultivate. You may return to the lake!"

Li Suikuan, naturally unable to see the real person before him, bowed and retreated. Li Zhouwei then used the heavenly light to receive the young man, smiling without saying a word. Li Suining, however, belatedly realized his embarrassment and bowed, saying:
"This junior was ignorant and spoke presumptuously... Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Li Zhouwei shook his head, led him forward, and said:
"You are telling the truth."

He walked on air and continued:

"They're not stupid, they just haven't seen this far, so it's normal for them to be smug. Just don't get carried away..."

The King of Wei shook his head:
"They don't need to worry about these things. Whether they worry or not, it won't change the outcome. They might as well just accept it."

"Yes…"

Li Suining nodded slightly, and the two quickly arrived at the cave. Li Zhouwei didn't say much, but simply stated:
When will the North provoke another conflict?

Li Suining was in a difficult position and said in a low voice:

"If the King of Wei hadn't killed Qi Lanyan... the day would have been approaching. But Qi Lanyan is dead, and the northern tribes are leaderless. Even the Compassionate Path, which had been planning something, hasn't made any move..."

Li Zhouwei listened with his hands behind his back, while Li Suining hesitated before speaking:

"I think... it's because the King of Wei is too frightening. He wiped out the already limited forces of Qi in the north. Perhaps the war between the north and south will end sooner, and the next time, it might be the Song Dynasty that takes the initiative!"

Although his cultivation level was low and he could not know the overall situation, he had witnessed the major and minor battles between the North and South for two lifetimes, and he had some speculations about the future direction of the situation.

"Oh?"

Li Zhouwei's eyes showed a hint of satisfaction:

"That's some good news."

After all, if it really was a Northern Expedition of the Great Song Dynasty, he would be in the initiative. Whether there was one more or one less person on Wangyue Lake, Li Zhouwei was still confident. If Li Quewan's immortal foundation was just established, he still wanted to keep her here to cultivate.

Li Suining hurriedly said:
"This matter is still uncertain... However, there is one person whom King Wei should keep an eye on."

Li Zhouwei turned to look at him, and Li Suining said solemnly:

"Jiang Yan!"

This is not an exaggeration. In his previous life, this man guarded Luoyang and led his men to resist the Song army's attacks many times. He single-handedly turned the tide several times. Later, he retreated to Jin and was able to go south several times to help Zhao Ting block the Wei army. If Shi Xiu hadn't been so useless, things wouldn't have gotten to this point.

He said seriously:

"This person should still be in seclusion healing his injuries and cultivating his magic. He wouldn't normally participate in the struggle between the North and South, but if the situation changes, he's very likely to be the one to integrate the forces in Luoyang... If the King of Wei wants to attack the North, it's best not to wait more than ten years..."

"Luoyang is nothing but a disorganized mess!"

Li Suining was able to make such an accurate deduction because in the battle when Qi Lanyan made a comeback in his previous life, Li Zhouwei led a surprise attack into Luoyang without being stopped by Qi Lanyan. He later learned that Qi Lanyan was in seclusion trying to break through to the Canzi realm, but ultimately failed.

'Qi Lanyan's death won't have a significant impact on his cultivation progress. He'll likely still attempt an attack, even if it's at a time when he's just failed. Attacking Luoxia will be much easier then!'

So he sighed:

"Although Qi Lanyan is dead, perhaps his plans have changed, and it might be better to time things this way!"

'Ten years...interesting.'

Li Zhouwei nodded thoughtfully, a plan forming in his mind, and asked:

"Do you have any suggestions regarding the secret realm?"

Li Suining had been secretly preparing for so long, and upon finally hearing these words, a smile appeared on his face. He bowed deeply and said:
"This junior... has a secret to offer!"

He turned slightly to the side, raised his sleeve, and saw a dazzling light. Jade slips, like a torrent, poured out of his storage bag, swirling and falling from the sky, piling up neatly and almost filling the cave dwelling to the brim.

Most of these jade slips were standard items from the clan, their pure white jade color layered together, gleaming with a warm light that illuminated the cave, even surprising Li Zhouwei.
"This is…"

He raised his hand, and the jade slips flew into his sleeve. With a search of his spiritual sense, a vast amount of information flooded his mind, causing Li Zhouwei to tremble:
'【Mysterious Construction Method】!'

This is not the fundamental law of the Fox Attribute's [Tai Xu Yuan Xu Xuan Si Construction Method], but a detailed and comprehensive Xuan Tao Law, with tens of thousands of words, tailor-made. The spiritual energy, the rise and fall of the Tai Xu, and even the direction of the spiritual veins are all based on the specific methods of Wang Yue Lake!
'It was almost as if a highly skilled cultivator had custom-designed Wangyue Lake according to the [Tai Xu Yuan Xu Xuan Si Construction Method]!'

The complexity and intricacy involved would probably take even the Purple Mansion, which specializes in this field, decades to complete!

This relieved him, and he remained silent for a moment. Li Suining, however, said seriously:
"With this technique, Master Su Yun will not have to spend so many years and waste so much time on her cultivation!"

Indeed... In Li Suining's view, Li Quewan in his previous life was only a third-level supernatural being until the very end. Apart from injuries sustained in battles and household chores, his biggest trouble was this secret realm!
"At that time, I was still in the Foundation Establishment stage and couldn't see the exact timeframe, but based on later estimates, it was likely twenty years or even more...twenty years! Later, she suffered from the Earth element calamity, and even after eradication, it only took fifteen years. But the combination of the two was enough to cause her to miss out on meeting Shen Zi within that limited time!"

Li Quewan and Li Jiangqian had similar talents in cultivation and broke through at similar times. Su Yun Zhenren's cultivation was even higher. The last one was Changli Da Zhenren, while the other was only at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm...

Since waking up from the Heavenly Sensation, Li Suining has been writing down all the profound methods he remembered from his previous life without stopping, just to make up for this regret!
Li Zhouwei was overjoyed, his eyes flashing with delight. With a flick of his sleeve, all the white jade slips in the room transformed into pale purple jade slips displayed on the table. Even the items used in this Purple Mansion required ten slips to transcribe all of this mountain of material!
He finished reading it from beginning to end, gave Li Suining a deep look, and said:
"This thing... has been a huge help!"

Li Suining smiled, stood up, and saw the stone door creak, a change of light and shadow before the cave entrance, and rolling crimson flames. The man in crimson robes had already stepped into the hall with a smile, bowed slightly, and said:
Congratulations, Father!

He had a handsome face, but with a hint of wickedness. His thick, dark hair was tied up and held in place by a long, golden hairpin, and his eyes were full of smiles.

"Father has rid us of evil and made further progress; I am overjoyed."

Li Zhouwei seemed unsurprised, looked him up and down, and said:
"Master Changli! Your cultivation speed is so fast! The 'Great Li Book' is now complete!"

Li Jiangqian quickly waved his hand, raised his eyebrows, and smiled:
"Father, you flatter me! How can I compare to you!"

Li Zhouwei smiled slightly, stopped teasing him, turned around, and pointed to the table:

"Look, Ning'er has really done a great job."

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