Druid Fairy

Chapter 64 Proud
"This is a fluorescent mushroom!"

Li Pingcan confirmed repeatedly that there are many mushrooms in nature that emit a faint glow at night, but the cluster of small mushrooms in front of him, in terms of both color and vitality, are the magical creations of fluorescent mushrooms that he has carefully selected.

An ominous premonition settled over me.

Li Qian's younger sister...

Without Xiao Hei's guidance, he used [Earth Vein Sensing] and [Spore Sensing] to traverse the thorny thickets and grass. A gentle breeze stirred, and he moved as lightly as a crane, quickly arriving at a lush cluster of mushrooms.

The fluorescent green mushrooms formed a "人" (human) shape in the grass. When the max-level [Soil Shaping] skill was used, the surface of the soil automatically split, while the deeper layers of soil bulged up high.

A small skeleton covered in fluorescent mushrooms gleamed in the dark forest. It was so peaceful and serene, a peace knot tied to its decaying clothing, and the mushrooms shimmering on the exposed white bones.

These are Li Qian's remains.

These are actually Li Qian's remains!

Why would an immortal do this?

"Did Li Qian die a painful death?"

"The immortals in this world are more dangerous than I imagined..."

Besides immortals, who else could kill Li Qian from the hands of immortals?
If you eliminate the impossible options, then the truth is most likely what it is.

Li Pingcan was momentarily unsure whether he was sad or fearful. A turmoil of emotions surged through his mind, and countless uncertain guesses and images of Li Qian's shy yet vibrant face floated into his head.

As if frozen in place, he stood rooted to the spot.

"We've known each other for seven years..."

They couldn't be called childhood sweethearts. Li Pingcan was warm on the outside but cold on the inside. Apart from his family who depended on him, he was somewhat wary of everyone in the village. His relationship with Li Qian was just that of a familiar neighbor.

But the fairy sister, with a bright future ahead of her, died in a bizarre and inexplicable way, bringing her young life to an end...

Regret, sadness, grief...

Li Pingcan took a deep breath. Humans are not plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?

"There are longsword marks on the right rib of this skeleton, indicating a fatal blow, with no defense or resistance... There is no other murderer besides that Seven Star Sect immortal."

"The spiritual root disappeared, but the spiritual energy remained in Li Qian's bones, so even without human cultivation, the fluorescent mushroom was able to grow and thrive."

"Murder and robbery. Li Qian is a farmer's daughter. The only thing that immortals would covet is her spiritual root."

He felt a chill of fear and couldn't help but think of the students from remote areas in his previous life who had their university places taken away by "behind-the-scenes manipulation." Those students lost their qualifications, but in this life, they lost their lives!
"Without a solid foundation, even if you have an opportunity, it may not be a good thing."

If Li Qian were not a peasant girl but a descendant of immortals, she would have received full support and cultivation, and would not have faced any danger.

We must survive!

You must cultivate your network and expand your family's influence!
As for Li Qian's death... all we can do is silently remember the Seven Star Sect.

"Rest in peace."

With a wave of his hand, Li Pingcan caused all the fluorescent mushrooms to perish, and the soil, carrying Li Qian's remains, was buried deeper into the earth.

What was buried was not just Li Qian's body, but his only remaining beautiful fantasy about the world of cultivation.

Amidst the tremors, something suddenly rolled down.

"This is..." He picked up a jade pendant that had fallen among the withered leaves. The jade contained some inclusions and was of average quality. Li Pingcan remembered that this was a protective jade pendant that Li Yuan had given to Li Qian before he left.

On a whim, he put it in his bosom.

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Peach Blossom Village, Li Family.

In five years, the Li family's house had been completely transformed into a brick and tile house, with high red brick walls forming a wide rectangular area covering about half an acre, and the ground was paved with blue bricks.

Although not as spacious as the Li family's house, the Li family had fewer members. Li Rongzhou planned to expand the house after his three sons got married and had children. Now the house was compact, the children were closer together, and the family was lively and full of life.

Don't underestimate the power of distance. Distance can create beautiful memories, but it can also cause estrangement in close relationships.

As for Li the wealthy man, he fell ill five years ago after his second son died in an accident and passed away last winter. It is said that his eldest son, Li Fang, returned to the village and is now fighting with a group of relatives over the family property, causing a huge commotion.

Li Rongzhou had no time to care about this.

The sands of time grind everyone down equally. As long as one's own family prospers, the corpses of enemies will fall from upstream into the deep abyss. The wealthy Li family, whom we treated with such caution back then, is now nothing more than a handful of yellow earth; there's no need to worry about him.

Today, guests have come to visit the Li family. Two carriages are parked at the gate. The brown horses are without a single stray hair, and their hair is shiny and smooth. The rosewood carriages are engraved with auspicious beast patterns, and the banner with the character "Li" is waving.

Li Fang came to visit with his wives and concubines.

In the reception room, a clever maidservant laid a silver fox fur pelt on a pine chair. Li Fang sat leisurely in the guest seat, sipped the tea Qin Shi had brewed, crossed his legs, and shook his head, saying:
"Brother Rongzhou is still so frugal. Why don't you drink the silver dew pine resin I sent you last month?"

He couldn't really taste the flavors of Silver Dew Rosin, Da Hong Pao, Huoshan Yellow Bud... but Silver Dew Rosin was the most expensive, so he specially sent some to Li Rongzhou.

"I'm used to drinking bitter tea, so I can't bear to drink your fine tea leaves."

Seeing Li Fang's affected and refined demeanor, Li Rongzhou smiled and said that their former relationship of mutual assistance had now been reduced to mere politeness.

Qin looked at Li Fang's wife, whose face was full of sorrow and who looked old and haggard. Although she was sitting in a chair, she was far less beautiful and charming than Li Fang's concubine who was standing there. She was arrogant and haughty.

I couldn't help but feel sorry for Huang.

After a lifetime of hard work, Li Fang suddenly became wealthy and took a concubine, taking her with him when he went out, giving her plenty of respect and affection.

It's fortunate that Li Fang is old and can't have a son anymore, otherwise, with his senile state, there would be a lot of trouble at home!
"Don't be reluctant, I'll have the servant bring more after you finish drinking it."

Li Fang waved his hand, feeling pleased with Li Rongzhou's words.

He looked at the Li family's living room. Although it was better than before, it was far inferior to his own home. There were no valuable ornaments, no masterpieces, and no maids or servants to serve him. A slight sense of pride arose in his heart.

"Uncle Li Fang, have some candied fruit." Xie Yuan, dressed in light blue, with an oval face, willow-leaf eyebrows, and watery peach-blossom eyes, walked with a light and graceful gait, like a white crane dancing lightly. She served the Li Fang family with a plate of candied fruit and pastries, and was very poised and generous.

"Yuanni has grown so beautiful." Li Fang chuckled. "It's time to find a husband, otherwise all the good men will be taken. How about I help you find one?"

Xie Yuan didn't like hearing this and secretly pouted.

Qin was furious. Xie Yuan was someone she had raised and treated like her own daughter. At eleven years old, she was still a little child. What was she doing looking for a husband?
No one likes to hear a single word that Li Fang says!
She retorted angrily, "Don't worry about me!"

Li Fang didn't mind this little thing. He suddenly remembered that he had wanted to match Li Pingfu and Ernizi together. He was rejected back then and felt extremely regretful and sorry.

Now that Ernizi has married into a prominent family in the county and become a lady of high status, the tables have turned. He only wants to say to the Li family, "Thank you for not marrying me back then."

(End of this chapter)