Rebuild the Xiuxian Family

The man returned to the heart of the swamp and recounted how the group of cultivators had been misled. He then asked, "Gentlemen, which force do you think was behind this?"

"White Cloud Sect? Or Purple Extreme Sect? Or perhaps Boundless Gate?"

The others initially thought this was just like any other incident, a group of cultivators recklessly venturing into the Dark Swamp, but now it seems they were too naive.

"Brother Tu, have you interrogated them?"

Tu Sen shook his head and said, "They have no idea that they have been bewitched. We couldn't get any information out of them, so we simply made them swear not to tell anyone and then let them go."

Although the dozen or so cultivators did not come from very good backgrounds, it was hard to guarantee that they did not have relatives and friends. Moreover, the fact that so many people died at once made them even more likely to attract attention.

No one thought there was anything wrong with this approach, and they had more important things to deal with. Once they were sure the secret wouldn't be leaked, they put it out of their minds.

What they worry about is nothing but self-righteousness; how could they possibly come up with any answers through discussion?
So after much discussion, they still came up empty-handed and had no choice but to put the matter aside and wait for the other party to make another move and reveal their true colors.

"The secret realm is about to open, so we need to increase patrols during this period! We mustn't give any petty scoundrels an opportunity to take advantage of the situation!"

"Brother Zhang is absolutely right!" The others echoed in agreement.

Why are these Earth Immortals stationed in this desolate place? Isn't it because there's a super-large Earth Immortal-level secret realm here?

However, since it concerns their cultivation resources for the next hundred years, they cannot afford to be careless in the slightest!
……

Hiding in the cave, Li Zhirui was naturally unaware of the even greater secret behind it, but he had his own guesses.

"Luckily, we were cautious enough that day, and with a bit of luck, otherwise entering the Dark Swamp would not have been seeking refuge, but rather walking into a trap," he couldn't help but sigh.

If they had encountered a powerful immortal back then, and had entangled with him for a while, the cultivators guarding this place would probably have all come out. Even if the two of them were able to escape, they certainly wouldn't be as carefree as they are now. They would likely be on the run, fleeing for their lives.

The garrisoning cultivators were likely more focused on the border areas, preventing outsiders from entering, and thus didn't keep a close watch on the interior of the swamp. As a result, the two of them didn't discover their presence, and the cultivators didn't notice their movements.

But since Li Zhirui discovered it a step ahead, the other party couldn't possibly know that there were two extraterrestrial invaders hiding inside the swamp!

Moreover, he also learned that a great secret was hidden here, so naturally he had to stir up trouble to make things easier for them!
In a short while, many schemes began to form in Li Zhirui's mind.

As for how much they can gain from it, that depends on their abilities.

As dusk fell, Fu Chenguang, who had been traveling all day, returned to the cave with a smile on his face. Judging from his expression, he had gained a lot from the trip.

"Fellow Daoist, I have something important to discuss with you."

Li Zhirui stepped forward and said directly, "This place contains danger, but it also holds opportunities!"

"Fellow Daoist, have you made any new discoveries?"

He nodded and told the other person everything he had discovered and done that day.

"The entire swamp is shrouded in an array?!"

Fu Chenguang's expression turned serious. He had some understanding of array formations. Although it was impossible to break through those array patterns in a short time, he knew that an array of this size was definitely not of low grade!
"And there's even a Celestial Immortal cultivator here?"

Fortunately, he was quite cautious every time he went out, and did not become reckless just because there were no cultivators in the Dark Swamp, which prevented them from revealing their whereabouts.

"I wonder what your plans are, my friend?" But soon, Fu Chenguang calmed down and realized that Li Zhirui was not making these remarks without reason, and that he probably already had an idea in mind.

"I plan to spread the news that the Dark Swamp contains a secret realm or ruins through the cultivators of this world that I can influence."

Previously, just in case, he did not seduce all the cultivators in this realm, but left a few behind to facilitate his future actions.

I just didn't expect it to come in handy so soon.

As for the dozen or so cultivators who had been to the swamp, they had already sworn an oath. Forcing them to spread the word would only endanger their lives.

"Fellow Daoist, are you planning to take advantage of the chaos?" Fu Chenguang instantly understood Li Zhirui's intention.

“That’s right, only in this way can we profit from it.”

Li Zhirui nodded and said, "Moreover, whether it's a secret realm or a ruin, it can allow us to gain a lot in a short period of time!"

He naturally agreed with these points and was very interested in them.

But there is a very important question: how did they manage to sneak in?
"So our primary task now is to integrate into the Myriad Rivers Realm and eliminate the strong extraterrestrial aura from our bodies!"

Li Zhirui also has a solution to this problem.

A hint of surprise flashed in Fu Chenguang's eyes. It wasn't that he looked down on this fellow Daoist he had only known for a short time, but even the ancestor of his family, who was a Taiyi Golden Immortal, didn't have a good solution for this kind of thing. At most, he could only speed up the passing of time.

But seeing his confident demeanor, it seemed he had a quick solution? I couldn't help but feel a strong curiosity and wanted to see what he was capable of.

“Fellow Daoist, nurture these lotus seeds well. Once they grow, they will receive the favor and merit of the Heavenly Dao of this place. With this merit, we can help you erase the extraterrestrial aura from your body and no longer be rejected by the Heavenly Dao.”

As he spoke, Li Zhirui took out a large number of purified lotus seeds and handed them over.

"This is?"

Fu Chenguang examined the lotus seeds with a curious look in his eyes. He was very curious. Could these spiritual objects, which were only at the level of a human immortal, solve the problem that even the Taiyi Great Power found troublesome?

"This is a spiritual creature I cultivated, which I named the Purifying White Lotus. It can purify the evil and filth in the world and relieve the pressure on the world."

Upon hearing this, his eyes widened suddenly. If these seemingly ordinary lotus seeds really had such effects, then he believed that what Li Zhirui had just said was true!

A spiritual object that can purify evil spirits and relieve pressure on the world, and can also be used to eliminate extraterrestrial auras when invading the world, is truly precious!
Especially for a behemoth like the Fu family, which spans numerous worlds and traverses the universe, its value is even greater.

"Does fellow Daoist possess a large number of purified lotus seeds?"

Fu Chenguang looked excited and asked impatiently, "If possible, could you sell me some? I plan to take them back to my family to cultivate after I finish my business here."

He then quickly added, "Please rest assured, fellow Daoist, I guarantee that I will only use these lotus seeds myself and will absolutely not sell them for profit."

As for the issue of the white lotus's lower grade, the Fu family has plenty of ways to make up for this deficiency!
Li Zhirui understood Fu Chenguang's intentions, but he didn't actually feel much about the matter.

It wasn't that he didn't know the value of the Purifying White Lotus; it was just that the universe was so vast, and there were far more worlds in the void than stars in the sky. With his current strength and cultivation, it was impossible for him to monopolize this business.

He might even encounter some malicious beings who are stronger than him, which could bring him disaster.

Therefore, Li Zhirui has always kept a low profile and has not revealed the purification law and the biggest secret of the purification white lotus.

If it weren't for the desire to better train in the Myriad Rivers Realm, his trust in Fu Chenguang, and the fact that their strengths were roughly equal—meaning he wouldn't be without the ability to retaliate even if Fu Chenguang wanted to attack—Li Zhirui would never have revealed this secret!
"Yes, but the price won't be low. Do you still need it, fellow Daoist?"

"I want it! I'll take as many as you have, fellow Daoist!"

If he were to miss this golden opportunity, how could he be left alone to miss such a good chance amidst the vast chaos? That would be such a pity.

Therefore, no matter how much it costs, we will get all these lotus seeds.

"Do you have any Xuanxian-grade spiritual seeds or pill formulas? You can use these two spiritual items to exchange for lotus seeds," Li Zhirui stated his request.

"Yes!" Fu Chenguang agreed without hesitation.

He originally thought there were only Xuanxian-level spirit seeds, but he didn't expect the other party to be willing to take out the pill formula!

Then he swiftly took out several jade slips and a few spirit seeds, and handed them to Li Zhirui, saying, "Fellow Daoist, take a look, are these jade slips enough?"

This made his spirit seeds seem much less valuable.

"Too much."

He had no intention of taking advantage of the other party, so he casually took two jade slips and two spirit seeds, intending to return the rest.

"No! Fellow Daoist, you have underestimated the value of these lotus seeds in your hands."

Fu Chenguang shook his head, unwilling to take the items back. The higher one's cultivation level, the more one understands the preciousness of the purified lotus seeds. Therefore, he demanded that Li Zhirui accept all the pill formulas and spiritual seeds.

Actually, it was because of his actions that he brought about a completely new and different concept, which allowed him to see the unique aspects of the purification law!

These words left him speechless, as he never imagined that one day he would be forced into such a situation.

"Really..."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse any longer, Li Zhirui shook his head helplessly and had no choice but to accept it.

At the same time, to make up for Fu Chenguang's loss, he specially took out some Pure Lotus seeds of a higher grade.

After so many years of cultivation by Li Zhirui with the help of spatial power, the Pure Lotus Seed has reached the Earth Immortal level.

For their level of cultivation, ordinary spiritual objects of this rank are actually of little use.

However, the Purifying White Lotus is different. Its greatest function is to purify evil and filth. Other effects are secondary. The difference between different grades is only in the purification efficiency.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

Seeing how solemnly he sealed the lotus seeds, Li Zhirui had to remind him, "Fellow Daoist, don't forget the plan ahead, and don't be reluctant to use the white lotus seeds."

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured, I know the importance of this matter."

"That's good."

Seeing that he wasn't just giving a perfunctory response, Li Zhirui was finally relieved.

He then returned to his cave, calmed his mind, and began his own plan.

……

Fangshi.

A cultivator who was wandering around the streets suddenly dropped a jade slip on his body as he walked through an alley, without his knowledge!
Because this was done by a wisp of Li Zhirui's divine consciousness; the cultivator only produced a blank jade slip.

Before long, the jade slip was seen by another cultivator influenced by him, who picked it up.

When this person saw the contents of the jade slip, he was so excited that he even stopped breathing for a few beats.

Because the jade slip recorded something: there is a high-level secret realm in the Dark Forest Swamp!
The reason Li Zhirui judged it to be a secret realm rather than a ruin is simple: if it were the latter, there would be no need to send cultivators to stay there for a long time.

After all, relics are one-time things; once they are mined and excavated, they have little value.

As for the cultivator who found the jade slip and discovered a huge secret, he didn't think much about the illogical parts of it because of the influence of that wisp of divine consciousness; he just thought it was his incredible luck.

After finding the jade slip, he had no intention of continuing to wander around. He hurriedly returned to his cave and began to think of a way to enter the secret realm.

"With my own strength alone, I have no hope of entering it. So the best way is to make the news public and let a large number of cultivators go together. Only in this way will I have a chance to enter the secret realm!"

This idea was not influenced by Li Zhirui; it was his own idea.

Then he began to think about how to spread the news of the secret realm quickly. The best way was to spread it in the form of rumors.

That evening, after disguising his appearance, he entered a crowded tavern.

After a few cups of spirit wine, I felt dizzy, as if I were drunk.

"Fellow Daoist... hiccup! I have a big secret, do you want to know?"

The man was still somewhat lucid and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, are you willing to tell me the secret?"

"Of course I'm willing! We're sworn brothers! There's nothing we can't say."

He muttered to himself, "There is a high-level secret realm in the Dark Swamp, and it won't be long before it appears in the world!"

"What did you say?!"

Upon hearing this, the unfamiliar cultivator couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, shaking his head and saying, "There's a secret realm in the Dark Swamp? Fellow Daoist, you're drunk. Go back and rest."

Upon hearing the words "secret realm," the nearby cultivators tacitly fell silent, and the once bustling tavern hall suddenly became quiet.

Whether it's true or false, listening to it won't hurt.

"I'm not drunk! I discovered this secret by accident!"

After being questioned, the cultivator couldn't help but want to prove himself, and said loudly, "If you don't believe me, you can go to the edge of the swamp and look for clues underground, and see if there are a lot of array patterns."

These words sparked interest among many cultivators.

Perhaps they could actually go and look for it?
If it's true, wouldn't they be making a fortune? Even if it's fake, it's just a waste of time at most. (End of Chapter)