Chapter 869 - 418: Catching Up on Updates..._2

Chapter 869: Chapter 418: Catching Up on Updates..._2

Even the Foundation Establishment Elders behind these two families only possess a Top-Grade Single-Attribute Spirit Root, which is inferior to an Earth Spirit Root.

Tian Yue stood up anxiously, "Brothers, uncles, what are you doing? Brother Tianfu is just starting to get better."

With those words, everyone fell silent.

Then they looked at each other and refrained from expressing further indignation.

The Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivator who had spoken earlier quickly spoke, "Alright, we’ll handle the plans ourselves later. Let’s let Tianfu rest properly for now. Tianfu, don’t worry, your Third Uncle, Seventh Uncle, and I have agreed; the three of us in the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer will move next door to you, so the Chen Family won’t have a chance to strike."

"No need for that, right?" Tianfu felt numb.

However, no one gave him the chance to refuse.

Everyone spoke in unison.

"Absolutely!"

"Absolutely!"

Seeing Tianfu’s troubled expression, the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivator quickly spoke again, "Trust your Sixth Uncle, and don’t underestimate the Chen Family’s determination to kill you. With an Earth Spirit Root, even though the Wuji Sect is one of the three major cultivation sects in the Celestial Net State, there are only about a hundred Earth Spirit Roots within the outer disciples of the Wuji Sect currently. The Chen Family absolutely won’t give you a chance to grow!"

With those words, everyone’s expression turned serious.

Tianfu sighed helplessly in his heart, "Alright."

Although having three Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivators moving next to him made some things harder to do, it at least reduced some trouble.

There are pros and cons.

The Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivator then advised, "Starting tomorrow, take a good rest and only engage in simple Qi absorption cultivation, aim for an early breakthrough to the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer. I will consult with the outer elders regarding this month’s sect mission and arrange for a delay."

"Uh-huh, thank you... Sixth Uncle." Tianfu felt somewhat helpless but could only nod.

The next day.

As dawn broke, Tianfu heard the sounds of moving from the next door. As for the cultivator living there before, they already moved out last night.

The Tian Family, having managed the outer disciples for so many years after all, though not a major power within the outer disciples of the Wuji Sect, is still a minor power ordinary cultivators don’t dare offend, so when they wanted to swap residences, no one dared refuse.

Tianfu felt quite helpless about this.

Just as he was about to go out for a walk, Tian Yue, who was helping with the moving, spotted him and immediately approached with excitement.

"Brother Tianfu, this is a Qi Replenishing Pill worth thirty Low-grade Spirit Stones, which Third Uncle asked me to bring to you." With that, Tian Yue earnestly took out a vermilion wooden box from his bosom and handed it to Wen Ping.

Tianfu saw an envious look in his eyes, but it quickly vanished, replaced by a pure smile.

Before Tianfu could speak, Sixth Uncle from the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer joined in from afar, "This Qi Replenishing Pill can enhance your cultivation by at least three months, helping you step into the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer soon. We don’t need your help here, go back and rest."

"Th... thank you..." Tianfu not quite used to it accepted the Qi Replenishing Pill, its value aside, was meant for the original owner anyway.

Holding the Qi Replenishing Pill, Tianfu quietly returned to his chamber, remembering the kindness of the Tian Family towards him.

Soon, the number of Tian Family members outside his chamber increased.

Tianfu understood he definitely couldn’t go out.

Since he couldn’t go to the Celestial Fragrance Tower, he had to think of other ways to slack off.

While he was contemplating, voices of Tian Family members discussing came from outside the chamber.

"Celestial Lang, once you moved in here, don’t leave at all for the next month. Regardless of who killed Chen Jue, the Chen Family will certainly blame it on us." An unfamiliar voice spoke.

Tianfu quickly extended his perception outward.

Information about the individual soon popped into view.

[Tian Chou]

[Age: 63]

[Spirit Root: Middle-Grade Wood Spirit Root]

[Realm: Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer]

[Identity: The Tian Family’s third elder, the host’s Third Uncle]

Tianfu scanned the other Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivator present, confirmed their identity before retracting his perception.

As expected, the other two are indeed the Third Uncle and Seventh Uncle mentioned by the original owner’s Sixth Uncle yesterday.

"Understood." The original owner’s Sixth Uncle responded quickly.

The original owner’s Third Uncle, Tian Chou, spoke again, "It’s unclear who killed Chen Jue. I checked the location where Chen Jue died; there are few signs of a fight, indicating there was no prolonged battle, it was likely a one-hit kill."

The original owner’s Seventh Uncle then spoke, his voice carrying a hint of seriousness, "Being able to kill Chen Jue in one strike is no ordinary feat, at least not achievable by those at the Qi Cultivation Eleventh Layer, only those at the Qi Cultivation Twelfth Layer or even Qi Cultivation Great Perfection can do it."

"Regardless of who did it, unless we find out who did it, the Chen Family will blame it on us. But since the person is likely at Qi Cultivation Great Perfection, how can we trace them? So, Old Six, Tianfu’s safety will temporarily be entrusted to you. We have to find out who did it!" The original owner’s Third Uncle quickly spoke.

Listening to the conversation among the three, Tianfu was not surprised at the discovery of Chen Jue’s death.

After all, the path where Chen Jue was killed was empty at night, but often traversed during the day.

It’s just that the Tian Family wants Sixth Uncle to stay by his side for a month!

This was quite exasperating.

This affection is really overwhelming!

After a moment of contemplation, Tianfu found a storybook brought from home within the chamber and lay down on the bed to start reading.

An hour later, the sound outside gradually faded.

"Brother Tianfu, we’re leaving now. We’ll come see you another day." Tian Yue’s voice sounded outside the chamber.

Tianfu quickly responded, "Alright."

Once said, Tianfu quickly got up. As he walked out, he saw Sixth Uncle busy outside his chamber doing something.

A closer look revealed it was a fishing rod!

"Sixth Uncle, what’s this?" Tianfu couldn’t help but glance at the pond not far away, immediately understanding his intention.

Tian Lang didn’t even look up, "Go back and rest, I’m idle anyway, and don’t expect to break realms this lifetime, might as well fish you a Spirit Fish to nourish your body."

Tianfu’s eyes lit up, he tucked the storybook into his storage bag, and quickly approached.

Fishing when it’s time to cultivate—this surely counts as slacking?

"You can rest outside too, sunbathing promotes mental and physical well-being." Tianfu said, then prepared to check the fishing rod.

"What nonsense." Tian Lang chuckled lightly, "Fishing a Spirit Fish isn’t something you can handle; your Sixth Uncle has been fishing Spirit Fish for three years and caught only five!"

"Then your fishing skills are really lacking." Tianfu joked casually, "Sixth Uncle, lend me a rod to try?"

"Alright, I’ll give you one to try... hehe, don’t believe what I said." Tian Lang handed the already prepared fishing rod to Tianfu.

Soon, they were standing by the pond.

Just as the bait was cast into the pond, Tian Lang started to boast, preparing to impart the fishing knowledge he’d accumulated over two years to this junior.

"Let me tell you, fishing a Spirit Fish is not like fishing for regular fish; you need strong perception, otherwise, you won’t even catch the nibbling action of the Spirit Fish. By the time you reel in, it’s long gone with the bait..."

Before the words finished, Tianfu enthusiastically pulled the rod, seeing the fishing line suddenly taut and the rod bending under immense force.

"Well, I’ll be damned!" Tian Lang quickly came over to assist, taking the rod from Tianfu’s hand.

A moment later, a Spirit Fish was pulled out.

Though it only weighed a pound, its small body exerted considerable strength.

Sixth Uncle needed both hands to subdue it, and after he took the Spirit Fish back into the chamber, Tianfu turned back to see Sixth Uncle returning with a frown.

"Sixth Uncle, you’re really not very good at this." Tianfu chuckled mischievously, and continued to bait the fishing hook.

Fishing, indeed, is a joyful experience!

Unable to go to the Celestial Fragrance Tower, yet acting as a fisherman isn’t bad either.

After all, slacking off still counts.

"Pure luck!"

With that said, Tian Lang glanced at his fishing rod, his eyebrow twitching slightly.

A quarter of an hour later, Tianfu sensed the time was right, sent out his perception waiting for the opportunity.

Soon enough, the opportunity came; as the fish prepared to sneakily eat the bait, Tianfu quickly yanked the rod.

"Sixth Uncle! Sixth Uncle!" Tianfu shouted deliberately loudly.

Half of Tian Lang’s face couldn’t help but twitch, muttering under his breath, his body rising to assist, "You brat, can luck happen twice?"

Tianfu smiled, not speaking.

But saying nothing, it was as if everything was said.

Leaving Tian Lang speechless and exasperated.