Cultivating Immortality: What kind of cheat can you use if you don't have money?

Chapter 177 Old Stories

Xuanji's words were utterly absurd, like the most outrageous rumors circulating in the marketplace.

But unfortunately—

Upon careful consideration, Li Qingyi found it surprisingly reasonable.

This perfectly explains why Zhao Jingci was so sensitive about Li Xuance's safety.

Why did he stay by Li Xuance's side for over twenty years? It turns out that the man was his own son.

Zhao Jingci won.

And Li Wuyai—

This ambitious and talented emperor of Xuan Kingdom unknowingly raised someone else's son for over twenty years and even made him the crown prince.

Your Majesty, on your head—

What a vast grassland!

Li Qingyi suddenly felt that she could no longer look directly at the majestic Emperor.

"Does the Emperor know?" Li Qingyi couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, Xuanji glanced at Li Qingyi with the look of someone looking at a fool, his eyes clearly saying:

Young Master, did you forget to bring your brain with you today?

"If he knew, would he still allow Li Xuance to sit comfortably in the position of crown prince?"

Eight hundred years ago, Zhao Jingci was reduced to ashes and the Zhao family was completely eradicated!

"Does Zhao Jingci have such great abilities that he could deceive everyone for so many years?" Li Qingyi still had doubts.

The imperial palace was heavily guarded, and the emperor himself was at the Purple Mansion level of cultivation.

Xuanji grinned: "You know about how the emperor forcibly took Zhao Wuyi's sweetheart while he was in seclusion, right?"

Li Qingyi nodded; he had learned about this during the simulation.

"Hehe, let me tell you a secret, that woman was already pregnant at the time. It's just that the emperor didn't know."

The woman kept this a secret, only telling Zhao Jingci before she died.

"How did you know that?"

Xuanji's face revealed a playful expression, "The person who delivered that woman's baby twenty years ago was a Purple Mansion True Person from my Listening Rain Pavilion named Zi Yu. He was so bored that he went to the palace to become a midwife."

Li Qingyi remained silent. He had initially thought Zhao Jingci was a sycophant, but it turned out he was a wolf.

Feeling sorry for the cuckolded emperor for three seconds.

But in a flash, a clear idea took shape in Li Qingyi's mind.

Since he was also a genuine prince with royal blood, and his talent far surpassed that of the imposter Li Xuance, why not take advantage of that?

Tie Li Wuyai to his own warship?

A man, especially an emperor who controls a vast empire, can tolerate many things.

But it is absolutely unacceptable to tolerate the humiliation of having one's bloodline confused, one's heir replaced, and the country potentially falling into the hands of someone of a different surname!

With a weight lifted from her heart, Li Qingyi asked again, "So, what exactly happened during the chaotic battle outside the imperial city that night?"

"Hehe, it's quite interesting to talk about." Xuanji seemed to have gotten into the conversation.

"Initially, it was Huangfu Yiming and Jiang Yanxu from the Sanyi Sect who, along with an elder from the Dao Sect and that old fellow Zhao Wuyi, somehow ended up in a confrontation."

The four were locked in combat. Guess what unexpected change occurred next?

Li Qingyi tentatively asked, "It can't be that Zhao Wuyi betrayed us, teamed up with Jiang Yanxu and the others, and outnumbered the Dao Sect's Purple Mansion cultivator to kill him, right?"

"Amazing! My young master, you even guessed right in the dark!"

Li Qingyi was taken aback.

If that's the case, then everything that followed seems to make sense.

Dao Zong was furious.

So they sent out experts to annihilate the Zhao family with swift and decisive action.

Zhao Jingci received Zhao Wuyi's message in advance and rushed back to the rescue without hesitation.

"Why?" Li Qingyi pressed. "What benefits could Jiang Yanxu and the others possibly offer Zhao Wuyi that would make him risk everything to betray the Dao Sect, with whom he's cooperated for so many years?"

Xuanji shrugged: "How would I know? Besides, who told you that Zhao Wuyi is definitely working with Jiang Yanxu and the others?"

"What happened to the surviving members of the Zhao family? Where did they go?"

"I'm not near Zichuan, how would I know what happened?"

Suddenly, Xuanji's expression changed slightly, and he waved his hand at Li Qingyi: "Alright, that's enough. Something urgent has come up, I have to go first."

Before he finished speaking, his figure began to blur.

Before leaving, his voice seemed to come from afar, echoing in the room: "Oh, right, I almost forgot to remind you. The sect leader has left you with a test. I don't know exactly what it is. Be careful."

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"Um?"

Li Qingyi frowned.

test?

Another test?

In these turbulent times, what other challenges are there?

Could it be related to Ling'er?

For a moment, his mind was in turmoil, and he couldn't make sense of it.

The mystery vanished completely, and the soundproof barrier he had set up also disappeared.

Almost simultaneously, Li Qingyi sensed Tianjue's aura outside the house.

He was waiting respectfully.

Li Qingyi raised her hand and waved, and the door opened silently.

Tianjue, carrying a storage bag, strode in and presented it with both hands: "Young Master, all the available spirit stones in the building, totaling two hundred and thirteen, are here."

Li Qingyi felt a strange sense of absurdity; the vast Zhenyang Tower contained only such a small amount of spirit stones.

Li Qingyi took the storage bag, scanned it with her divine sense, and confirmed the quantity was correct. She nodded and said, "Understood, you may leave."

"This subordinate takes his leave." Tianjue bowed and withdrew, gently closing the door behind him.

"Two hundred and thirteen, plus the seven I already had, that makes a total of two hundred and twenty. Enough for three simulations."

Li Qingyi was making plans in her mind.

Qi Xuanjia pushed open the door at the opportune moment and entered, his expression as calm as ever: "Finished the talks? How's the situation?"

Li Qingyi shook her head and put away the storage bag: "It's not clear, it's even more complicated."

Qingling City—ultimately, it's not a place to stay for long.

Li Qingyi understood what he meant.

Xuanji was injured and left. Although Qi Xuanjia was by his side, if the Dao Sect or the forces behind the Tomb Keeper sent experts again, Qi Xuanjia alone would surely die.

"Wait a moment longer," Li Qingyi said. "There are some things I need to sort out and make a decision about. It won't be long."

Qi Xuanjia said no more, casually found a chair, sat down, and closed his eyes to rest.

Li Qingyi took a light breath and thought to herself: Deep Blue, give me the simulation.

[Simulation begins. Sixty spirit stones consumed. One hundred and sixty spirit stones remaining.]

[You and Qi Xuanjia leave Qingling City and return to the Imperial City. Halfway there, a familiar figure suddenly appears from the mountain path ahead, blocking your way. Upon closer inspection, you realize it is Ren Ziyu, whom you haven't seen in a long time.]

He remained as gentle and refined as ever, exchanging polite pleasantries with you. During your conversation, he couldn't help but remark that you were actually the personal disciple of the enigmatic Master of Listening Rain Pavilion.

[You also took the opportunity to mention that if he hadn't strongly recommended "The True Explanation of Kendo," you might not have embarked on such a completely different path, and you wouldn't have your current status and circumstances.]

However, Ren Ziyu thought you were joking and just smiled without saying anything.

But you know full well that Ren Ziyu's sudden appearance at this moment is no coincidence, nor is it merely a reunion. After the pleasantries, you directly inquire about his purpose.

Ren Ziyu looked troubled and asked to speak with you privately for a moment. After a brief hesitation, considering Ren Ziyu's style and character, you chose to trust him this once.

You were led by him to a secluded cave in the mountains. Inside sat a Purple Mansion True Person from the Qingchi Immortal Sect, whose Daoist name was Xihe. He was extremely polite to you.

You sighed inwardly, realizing the advantage of having powerful backing. Even a True Immortal of the Purple Mansion would show you respect.

After a few polite words, Xihe Zhenren got down to business. She frankly stated that the Qingchi Immortal Sect hoped to cooperate with you.

In return, the Qingchi Immortal Sect promises to mobilize resources to help you rescue Zhao Ling'er, who is trapped in the Dao Sect.

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