The Primordial Law

Chapter 362 The Grand Historian's Night Banquet
The moment the formation was activated, Li Weiyi quickly retreated, taking a detour to avoid being followed back to Yunxiufang.

Publicly using the Staff of All Things is not a big deal.

He only made one move, which was concealed by the ghostly mist and the blazing light. Putting aside whether anyone noticed, even if they did, Li Weiyi was not afraid at all, having considered all possible consequences.

The events that occurred in Dan Yue Fang that afternoon spread quickly, causing a great stir throughout Lingxiao City.

But the main topic of conversation was Song Qingli.

That evening, Taishi Chengdao, the current head of the Taishi family, held a grand welcoming banquet at the ancestral mansion for the guests and spiritual masters from Nanyan Pass.

Hundreds of servants and maids came and went in an endless stream, quickly delivering meals, precious medicines and spiritual fruits, and ancient wine.

There are also soups made from millennia-old medicinal herbs and dishes cooked from the flesh of immortal beasts.

For a family that has existed for a thousand years, only the descendants of the Longevity Realm giants are the main lineage, and the rest are all collateral branches. As for the descendants of the Transcendent Realm... the entire family are descendants of the Transcendent Realm.

Currently, the Taishi family only has two main branches: Taishi Qingcang and Taishi Qingshi, both of whom hold the position of master.

However, Taishi Qingcang had to guard Nanyan Pass, and his descendants within three generations were few, so most of the people in the ancestral home were from Taishi Qingcang's lineage.

As for the ancestor who lived for over a thousand years, the Grand Historian, he actually spent most of his time in Yongzhou in the eastern border region, which was the ancestral home and foundation of the Grand Historian family.

As a result, almost all the officials in Yong and Liang prefectures were from the Taishi family.

For example, the Jiang family's relationship with Fuzhou, and the Chen family's relationship with Youzhou.

The only truly extraordinary individuals who stay in Lingxiao City for extended periods, besides the three reclusive palace masters, are Ye Xuanming, the chief steward of the Embroidered Robe Divine Guard, and Cao Caishen of the Ministry of Works.

Taishi Chengdao is seventy-two years old this year. In principle, he should have retired long ago to devote himself to the pursuit of immortality and let the current head of the family take over.

However, Taishi Yu was frivolous and cynical, showing no interest whatsoever in family affairs and refusing to take them over.

At the banquet, Li Weiyi enjoyed the top-tier treatment of sitting at the main table with Taishi Chengdao, Taishi Bai, and Long Xiangcen. This was because he had blocked Taishi Yu's mental shout, which made everyone look at him with new respect.

Their talent and strength are recognized, thus granting them the right to sit at the same table as the heads of the most prestigious clans in the world, surpassing other retainers.

Taishi Chengdao sighed deeply: "Xiaobai, you must hurry up and cultivate to condense the Dao Fruit as soon as possible, so that I can unload the burden on you. If you delay any longer, after you turn eighty, the time to break through to the Longevity Realm will become more and more urgent. Things are not like before now. Lingxiao Palace has no more Longevity Pills, and Du'e Temple has sent them all to Zuoqiu Sect."

Taishi Bai asked with concern, "Has Second Uncle not returned yet?"

"The Second Palace Master's personal summons must be to question me about the Mother-Child Spring. I've heard that the leaders of the Longevity Realm from various families have all been summoned to the Luan Terrace." Taishi Chengdao looked worried.

A murmur arose, discussing what had happened at Dan Yue Fang that afternoon.

Li Weiyi frowned: "You all know the news. Is this matter having such a great impact?"

The people present were unaware that the other protagonist of the incident was sitting right next to them.

One of the white-haired retainers solemnly said, "The ghost baby incident is said to have started two months ago, but it was all just rumors, and everyone just treated it as gossip. But this time, it happened in Dan Yue Fang, right in front of everyone. How can this be covered up?"

Another person said, "What's more, the one who caused the problem is the top expert of the younger generation of the West Sea King's Mansion, the West Sea King's favorite fifth-generation granddaughter, and also the disciple of the Third Palace Master. The impact is so great that the news will probably spread throughout the twenty-eight states of the world very soon."

Taishi Bai said in a deep voice, "The day after tomorrow is Song Yulou's sixtieth birthday. He is the top of the Ten Talents of Lingxiao City and the strongest person below the Longevity Realm in the Jiazi Book. Originally, the West Sea King's Mansion would be full of distinguished guests, and all the families of Lingxiao City would go to offer their congratulations. With such a scandal, should we still hold the birthday celebration?"

Li Weiyi underestimated the impact of this matter, feeling that his identity would most likely be exposed soon.

Outside the hall where the banquet was being held, hearty laughter rang out: "The preparations for the Jiazi birthday celebration have been going on for months, how could we just cancel it like that? I just went to the West Sea Prince's Mansion, and Miss Song has regained some consciousness. As long as she is fully awake and appears at the birthday banquet, the rumors will be dispelled. Who can prove that the person who appeared at Danyuefang wasn't someone else in disguise?"

Tai Shiyu walked in and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, I speak frankly because I consider you all as my own people. If you spread this around, then you will no longer be considered members of the Tai Shi family."

He scanned the crowd, noting the subtle changes in each person's expression, and then said, "It is said that after the ghost baby incident broke out, Song Qingli was confined to her home. The reason she appeared at Danyuefang today is because someone inside the Prince's Mansion instigated an incident that occurred on the way. When I arrived, there were more than ten human heads displayed in the courtyard. The Prince's Mansion of the West Sea has purged many people from within its ranks."

Everyone could tell that Taishi Yu's tone was off, as if he was implying something.

Suddenly, the atmosphere at the banquet became strange.

Taishi Bai's face stiffened: "Taishi Yu, are you saying that there's something wrong with one of the retainers I brought?"

"I didn't say that."

Tai Shiyu chuckled, walked to the main table, and tapped the head of an elderly retainer next to Li Weiyi, signaling him to get up.

The old man dared not offend him and got up to leave.

Tai Shiyu sat down and continued, "However, the demon race has made a comeback and garrisoned troops in the western border. The tombstones and graves created by the evil cult's demonic magic are scattered across several states. The Zuoqiu Sect, supported by the Du'e Temple, is ambitious. Xuejian Tangting, with troops from the five northern states, is ready to march south at any time."

"The Taishi family controls half of the defensive formations of Lingxiao City and the four major passes, and also controls the two provinces of Yong and Liang. Their power is immense, so it is quite normal for some people with ulterior motives to infiltrate."

Taishi Bai said, "Are you targeting me, or my people?" Taishi Yu shook his head and smiled, "Brother Bai, it's not me targeting you, it's someone targeting my Taishi family. Why did something happen at the Court of Imperial Sacrifices? Something happened at the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, which can keep Father occupied and make him extremely worried."

"Why was Liangzhou City attacked by the demon race? Because it could hold back the ancestor and prevent him from returning to Lingxiao City."

"I only have one thing to say: if the people you brought disappear or die inexplicably, don't be angry. If the two of us start fighting, it will be considered an internal family conflict, and countless people will secretly rejoice."

Li Weiyi was secretly surprised. This chief historian didn't seem as纨绔 (wán kù, a spoiled, dissolute young man) as he appeared. But what did he mean by suddenly making his point clear in front of everyone?
Have they already figured something out and are trying to lure the snake out of its hole?
The head of the family, Taishi Chengdao, quickly stood up to smooth things over and ease the atmosphere. He then ordered a maid to present the gifts prepared for all the spiritual masters and guests.

Every Spiritualist possesses a Starry Night Pill, worth 100,000 Spring Coins.

Each retainer is a thousand-year-old medicinal herb, worth 100,000 Yongquan coins.

The soil in Lingxiao City is exceptional, allowing medicinal herbs to grow much faster than elsewhere.

The Taishi family, a transcendent clan, receives a portion of celestial soil from the Lingxiao Palace each year, which can increase the growth rate of medicinal herbs tenfold.

This ancient clan, with its thousand-year-old heritage, has its own medicinal herb fields, where it plants many new herbs every year.

Modern people consume ancient medicines.

Descendants a thousand years from now will eat the new medicine planted today.

How could there be a shortage of millennia-old elixirs?
The welcoming banquet ended unhappily due to Taishi Yu's meddling.

"Most of the Starry Night Pills used by the imperial court are refined by the Taishi family. Retainers should be able to get a discounted price when purchasing them. It is also worthwhile to take a look at the Taishi family's manuals on talismans and formations, and find one or two battle talismans or formations to refine for future use."

Li Weiyi returned to Weiyi Residence carrying the Starry Night Pill.

The Starry Night Pill is a superior-grade magic pill, several to ten times stronger than the Xihe Pill he refined. To quickly cultivate to the peak of a five-star Spiritual Master, one must consume the former.

Upon entering the Blood Mud Space, Li Weiyi, as usual, immediately activated the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish to condense a Time Cocoon, forgetting that Tang Wanzhou had already regained consciousness.

Sitting cross-legged inside the cocoon, Li Weiyi took out all the top-grade talisman-making materials she had purchased and placed them in front of her.

The talisman juice is prepared using the blood of ancient immortal beasts and immortal soil.

Suddenly.

The Cocoon of Time trembled, and a slender, snow-white arm reached in.

"Wow!"

Tang Wanzhou walked in with one hand behind his back, his eyes filled with curiosity. Then, he stretched out one hand, carefully sensing the mysteries of the power of time.

Li Weiyi's eyes narrowed, and he quickly put the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish into his clothes.

"The difference in time between inside and outside is about five times, so that explains it. I was wondering why you were faster than me when my cultivation speed was already unparalleled in the world. The answer is here."

Tang Wanzhou smiled knowingly, then sat down opposite Li Weiyi and said, "I also want to cultivate here..."

"Oh!"

The cocoon of time crumbled, like a bubble bursting.

Li Weiyi closed his eyes and sighed: "Young Master, your cultivation is too high. With my current mental power, I am not yet able to support you to enter the Time Cocoon for cultivation."

Tang Wanzhou had his own assessment: "Since the strength of this Time Cocoon is closely related to your mental power, and you're already a five-star Spiritual Master, you can already sustain it for a while. Once you reach six-star Spiritual Master, you'll definitely be able to support me in cultivating within the cocoon. How long will it take you to break through to the next level?"

"I've only just broken through to the next level!"

Li Weiyi smiled wryly and said, "Cultivation as a Mind Master is not that easy."

Tang Wanzhou frowned in thought, his long neck slender, his hands resting on his knees, sitting upright with an air of great power: "I don't know much about telekinesis, so I can't help you... Hey, I remember that the polar day dew seems to be an important resource for telekinetic practitioners. I saw some floating high in the sky above the sea near the Fusang Divine Tree."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Li Weiyi suddenly stood up, grabbed her wrist, and headed towards Tangguhai.

Unlike the martial artists of the Northern Border, Li Weiyi, who held a prestigious reputation, did not have the same awe towards the young lord, Li Weiyi, and did not find her unapproachable. In fact, she seemed to have a good personality—open-minded, generous, and unpretentious.

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