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

Chapter 180 Helplessness

Li Qingyi's heart sank to the bottom.

He found Xihe's move to the game to be truly ingenious.

As long as there is no Purple Mansion True Person by my side, I will definitely be caught by her on the way to the imperial city, and then she will steal the day and night without anyone noticing.

If so, she will abandon the plan and actually cooperate with me instead.

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyi understood. Could someone possess such insidious supernatural powers?

No wonder Xihe doesn't touch "The True Explanation of Sword Dao". It involves the Master of Tingyu Pavilion and the Golden Core True Monarch. The karmic consequences are too heavy for her to bear.

While royal bloodlines are precious, they are not subject to such terrifying entanglements.

Therefore, conventional methods are simply ineffective in resisting it.

unless----

"Can the Purple Mansion True Person break through?" Li Qingyi pressed.

"Only supernatural powers can overcome supernatural powers. But how exactly to break it is beyond my knowledge," Qi Xuanjia admitted.

Li Qingyi remained silent.

With no Purple Mansion by his side at this moment, returning to the Imperial City would be tantamount to walking into a trap.

Based on this information, Li Qingyi immediately changed her strategic approach. This simulation would focus on finding the method for foundation building.

If one could find the Qi of Heaven and Earth, that would be the best.

The die is cast, the bloodline has been stolen, and returning to the capital will most likely lead to the same outcome as the last simulation.

Since I don't have a way to contact the Purple Mansion Master of Tingyu Pavilion, I might as well seek immortality and ask the Dao.

"I choose option two."

[You changed your strategy, deciding to temporarily avoid the conflicts in the Xuan Kingdom and head south towards the Youyue Kingdom.]

Rather than wandering aimlessly within the Xuan Kingdom, it would be better to travel to other regions and seek guidance from the Abyss Emperor.

As for Ling'er and Jin Xing—thinking of your own meager cultivation at only half a step into the Foundation Establishment stage, a profound sense of powerlessness gripped you.

The chasm between these realms seemed so cold at this moment.

You traveled south, enduring wind and rain, sleeping in the open, and traversing treacherous mountains and rivers. It took you nearly a month to finally reach the southern border of the Xuan Kingdom.

The atmosphere here was somber, a stark contrast to the bustling interior. The city walls stood tall, banners fluttered in the wind, and the distant sounds of magical explosions and war drums could be faintly heard.

The Xuan Kingdom and the Youyue Kingdom have indeed clashed at war.

You felt a sense of relief. With the royal bloodline stolen, Lord Lin Daoyuan of Youyue Kingdom had no reason to arrest you.

You decided to stop concealing yourself and swaggered across the border war zone, using the Listening Rain Pavilion's secret mark and identification to travel unimpeded straight to Youdu.

The appearance of Youdu is very different from that of Xuan Kingdom. The main building of Tingyu Pavilion stands in the center of Youdu, unlike the Xuan Kingdom branch which is hidden underground.

Instead, it was a colossal tower, as majestic as a mountain, with thirty-eight stories high, bells hanging from its eaves that tinkled softly in the wind, their sound carrying for miles, exuding an imposing grandeur.

You paused as soon as you stepped into the main hall. Deep inside, a person exactly like you in height, appearance, and cultivation level was talking to a steward with his back to you.

The only difference was that the opponent didn't possess the sword aura forged from the "True Explanation of Swordsmanship."

[Li Xuanyi showed hostility the moment he saw you. You chuckled twice, shook your head, and didn't bother to waste words on Qingchi's puppet.]

However, what will surprise you even more is that a familiar figure is emerging from behind Li Xuanyi at this moment; it is none other than Xuanji.

He looked somewhat travel-worn, but the moment he saw you, a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

They then questioned where you came from, claiming you were a counterfeit.

Upon hearing this, you couldn't help but smile. It seems that the karma stolen by this supernatural power is truly formidable, for even someone as remarkable as Xuanji's first reaction was to doubt your true identity.

You said no more, and with your fingers like a sword, you casually pointed at the void beside Xuanji without using your full strength.

The sword's energy ripped through Xuanji's clothes. He immediately reacted and ordered his men to seize Li Xuanyi.

[Li Xuanyi, bewildered, immediately flew into a rage, declaring, "You're the imposter!" However, Xuanji's expression turned grim.]

Once you've secured your position as the young master, the first thing you should do is inquire about the master's whereabouts.

Xuanji smiled wryly and told him that the Pavilion Master's whereabouts were elusive, and even he had no way of knowing them. He only said that if the Pavilion Master wanted to see him, he would appear.

Left with no other choice, you begin to learn about the main building of Tingyu Pavilion under Xuanji's guidance.

Its interior space employs a sophisticated expansion formation, making it far more expansive than what can be seen from the outside.

The scripture pavilion, the weapon-refining workshop, the alchemy room—layer upon layer, like an independent little world.

The rare and precious treasures on display were dazzling and radiant, their aura emanating from them, a sight that dazzled the eye.

[You originally intended to enrich yourself under the guise of being the young master, but Xuanji has indicated that even if the master himself were to come, contribution points would still be required to exchange for them.]

You were quite helpless and asked Xuanji if there was any Qi of Heaven and Earth in the Listening Rain Pavilion. Xuanji immediately said yes and took you to the secret hall to see it.

However, after inspecting the entire area, you find yourself unsatisfied with any of it. The primordial energy of heaven and earth is divided into three grades: Heaven, Earth, and Man, with the Heaven grade consisting of only a wisp of energy.

[You concentrate and sense that although the heavenly energy is excellent, there is an underlying sense of distance, as if it is not on the same path as you.]

The rest—the character and temperament—always lacked that final, unspoken connection that resonated with the soul. You could only shake your head regretfully; the time wasn't right.

[After leaving the secret palace, you asked about Ling'er.]

Xuanji tells you that he was misled by the convincing fake Li Xuanyi, and together with the Xuan Kingdom royal family and Qingchi Immortal Sect, he put pressure on Dao Sect, which led to a conflict.

Ultimately, the Qingchi Immortal Sect and the Dao Sect completely broke off relations, Ling'er died, and Jin Xing fell into the hands of the Qingchi Immortal Sect.

Upon hearing this, you remained silent for a long time. Although you had a premonition, hearing the ending with your own ears still filled you with an indescribable sense of regret and melancholy.

By then, you had already been excluded from the game, and didn't even have the right to participate.

[Xuanji pressed you to reveal what had happened to you. You confessed that you had been ambushed by the Immortal Xihe of the Qingchi Immortal Sect, who stole your divine powers, causing you to lose your bloodline. What else was stolen from you remains unknown.]

Upon hearing this, Xuanji immediately launched into a tirade against the Qingchi Immortal Sect, accusing them of utter shamelessness. He then turned ashamed, repeatedly blaming himself for leaving her side so easily.

What's past is past, and regret is useless. As for how to deal with Li Xuanyi, you leave it entirely to Xuanji and will no longer concern yourself with it.

After enjoying several days of luxurious treatment at the main pavilion, you bid farewell to Xuanji and set off for Immortal Gu Peak to pay your respects to Emperor Yuan.

[The journey was smooth. Along the way, you also heard that Tingyu Pavilion had handed Li Xuanyi over to the Youyue royal family for disposal.]

You recall the scene from the simulation two years ago, with one dragon and twenty phoenixes, and can only shake your head and laugh. Fate can be incredibly cruel.

[Upon arriving at Immortal Gu Peak, you requested an audience with the Abyss Emperor. During your conversation, you discussed the Qi of Heaven and Earth. He stated that this substance is most dependent on fate and cannot be forced; when the time is right, the wisp of Qi that belongs to you will naturally appear in your destiny.]

Then, Emperor Yuan suddenly said, "Young friend, you have flaws; you are not perfect."

If this deficiency is not addressed, it may become a hindrance on your future path, making it easy for inner demons to arise and your foundation to become unstable when climbing to higher realms.

[You felt a chill run down your spine, naturally understanding that the missing part referred to was the portion that Xihe had stolen with her divine powers. You immediately bowed and asked for a way to remedy the situation.]

The Emperor Yuan simply shook his head slightly and said slowly, "The one who tied the knot must untie it."

The causal relationships inherent in supernatural powers can only be truly resolved by tracing their origins. Forcibly attempting to remedy the situation with external forces is ultimately futile, leaving only a fading illusion and deepening the harm.

[Upon receiving this reply, you felt helpless, yet you knew its reasoning was sound. Thanking Empress Yuan, you had no choice but to leave this beautiful and spiritual place, returning to the Listening Rain Pavilion in Youdu with deeper reflections.]

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