Chapter 684 - 79: Return to the Clan and Slay the Traitor

In the first lifetime in the Cultivation Realm, I saw Tong Yaoyao for the first time, she was just a little girl of thirteen or fourteen.

In the second lifetime when we met again, she had already become a mid-stage Foundation Establishment expert, yet her personality hadn’t changed much.

Until the end of the second lifetime, her mid-stage Core Formation True Man cultivation was almost able to traverse freely in this realm.

This time seeing her again, she was still stuck at the mid-stage Core Formation bottleneck, unable to break through.

I don’t know if it’s due to being restrained by the Joyful Union Sect for over a century or if her potential has reached its limit.

However, her personality has changed significantly with age.

Cautious, steady, and much more reserved.

Similarly, her physique and appearance have become more plump and rich, somewhat resembling the Tong Xiangyu of those days.

After a round of conversation, Tong Yaoyao was quite moved, and deeply bowed to Li Ji’an.

Li Ji’an explained his actions with the reason that this lifetime’s Core Formation was thanks to the Core Formation Spirit Treasure gifted to his master a hundred years ago, and his master repeatedly reminded him before dying to repay Aunt Yao’s kindness if he had the chance in the future.

"Indeed, I never imagined that from Old Li’s line, who came to this realm along with Aunt Yao, in just three lifetimes a talented figure like you would emerge!" After closely observing Li Ji’an’s "Qi Concealment" state, Tong Yaoyao was full of comfort and remembrance.

At this moment, Li Ji’an used the "Qi Concealment" of the "Deceiving Heaven" Secret Technique to maintain his cultivation aura at the mid-stage Core Formation level of a Middle Level True Pill.

Upon hearing Tong Yaoyao mention Old Li, Li Ji’an was slightly moved inwardly, three lifetimes passed in the blink of an eye.

"Aunt Yao, you overpraise me, Ping’an merely achieved Core Formation standing on the shoulders of my master and grandmaster."

Tong Yaoyao shook her head helplessly: "Please, don’t call me Aunt Yao anymore, I’m not that old yet, right? Besides, in the Cultivation Realm, seniority doesn’t matter, those who achieve should come first. Since your cultivation and mine are equivalent now, let’s just call each other Fellow Daoist."

"Moreover, you risked so much to save me this time, this kind of life-saving grace, I don’t know how to repay."

Li Ji’an couldn’t refuse her and ultimately accepted the title of Fellow Daoist, but he continuously waved his hand regarding the life-saving grace: "Fellow Daoist Tong, please don’t talk about grace, if talking about grace, the beneficence you showed to my master hasn’t been repaid yet."

"You really inherited your master’s temperament." Tong Yaoyao smiled and shook her head.

After pleasantries, Tong Yaoyao’s expression gradually turned gloomy, looking at Li Ji’an she asked: "Since now the matter of you feigning as a True Monarch may likely be exposed, then this place is also not suitable for staying long, where do you intend to go?"

Li Ji’an was slightly stunned, originally he planned to continue secluded cultivation in Funiu Mountain for another sixty years, and leave after achieving Perfection in the Mid-stage Golden Core.

But now, for the sake of saving Tong Yaoyao, this plan naturally couldn’t proceed.

Not to mention Huang Qiyu may realize and possibly find a helper like the Golden Puppet Holy Monarch to come back and kill.

The current situation in the Yellow Heaven Domain, major forces have already known the identity of the Evergreen Talisman Master, they even preempted the spread of the Celestial Demon Extermination message, ultimately tracking down, the identity of Funiu Mountain can’t be used anymore.

If at this time point identity is changed again, it might seem like self-deception.

Furthermore, after achieving the Mid-stage Golden Core, he found the spiritual resources in the eastern Great Marsh are really limited, even if Pure Essence old thief works hard day and night for alchemy to nourish him, the progress is still slow.

Besides the Magical Power of the Golden Core being more condensed than ordinary Magic Pills, requiring more Spiritual Qi, it’s also because the Golden Core contains Dao Charm, subtly aligns with Celestial Dao, the promotion relates to Dao Charm.

The entire Cultivation Realm of Great Marsh, the Central Region is the Spirit Vein core, it’s regarded as the source of cultivation in this realm.

Whether it’s Spiritual Qi or Dao Charm, both are the ultimate here.

Precisely because of this, ordinary Golden Core True Men after stabilizing in the early Golden Core stage will go to the Central Region to seek Dao fate.

When Li Ji’an successfully achieved the Golden Core in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, if not for Tong Jiesheng, Pure Essence old thief and others’ encirclement, he would probably also plan to go to the Central Region.

Later, having no choice, he made an empty gesture and returned to the Celestial Cyan Domain, also intending to stabilize in the early Golden Core stage, and seize opportunities to act.

However, he discovered the existence of Beixuan True Monarch from the True Monarch’s Nascent Soul of Ten Thousand Laws.

This made him apprehensive of the Central Region where Beixuan True Monarch is present.

Even though he does not easily leave the Dao Field, Ning Sujin clearly sensed the Dao Principles he brought are similar to her Divination Dao, he’s most likely proficient in the Divination Dao.

Li Ji’an didn’t want to gamble.

Therefore, now he actually finds it difficult to decide.

"I have no plans for now." After pondering for a moment, Li Ji’an answered.

Tong Yaoyao slightly furrowed her brows, knowing Li Ji’an indeed suffered quite a loss to save her this time.

For ordinary Core Formation True Men, the Spirit Vein Land of the Funiu Mountain core Dao Field is precious, many Loose Cultivators find it hard to have.

And Li Ji’an lost such a good cultivation Dao Field for her sake this time.

"Ping’an, the Feihong Dao Field of the Business Alliance in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain is even better than the Celestial Pool Dao Field of Funiu Mountain, would you be willing to go with me?" Tong Yaoyao then turned her face solemnly, speaking with resolute tone.

Li Ji’an looked at Tong Yaoyao with some surprise, having thought that she would most likely want to stay away from the family and Business Alliance forces that abandoned her, led by Tong Jiesheng.

Unexpectedly, she still had this intent.

"Do you want to return to the family?"

Tong Yaoyao nodded slowly: "Without the family’s spiritual resources, it’s hard for me to advance to the late Core Formation stage."

Then she added another sentence: "If the family is left to such a heartless old thief, it would be a disgrace to the ancestors!"

Li Ji’an could feel the killing intent in her heart.

"Help me kill the old thief, and I will share the Business Alliance with you!" Finally, she gazed ardently at Li Ji’an, filled with anticipation.

She has no doubt about Li Ji’an’s abilities, having been rescued from the Joyful Union Sect by him.

Although his strength seems inferior to hers on the surface, the Tier Three Great Demon and the secret technique for feigning a True Monarch’s aura he mentioned, are all substantial assists.

"I only need you to use the prestige of a True Monarch to intimidate the old thief, along with the assistance of that Great Demon.

The old thief lacks talent, forcibly promoted to the late Core Formation stage with the family’s spiritual resources, regarding real combat power, at most equivalent to me currently, I have a sixty percent chance!" Worrying Li Ji’an and Li Fan had cautious temperaments, Tong Yaoyao supplemented again.

"Alright!" Li Ji’an smiled faintly, agreeing without hesitation.

Tong Jiesheng and Pure Essence old thief are two agents of Beixuan True Monarch in the eastern Great Marsh.

Pure Essence old thief is now thoroughly under his control, no longer a threat.

Tong Jiesheng must be eliminated.

Once he’s dead, only Pure Essence old thief remains, it also benefits him more.

Furthermore, in Funiu Mountain, the bet between Tong Jiesheng and Li Ji’an was already settled, he has essentially lost his life.

Now, it’s time to fulfill the bet.

"Hmm? Well, you did not inherit your master’s temperament." Tong Yaoyao was stunned for a moment at his decisive agreement, then delighted.

"But now the old thief might be as skittish as a startled bird, we’ll need some effort to find him." Then she began to devise a plan.

"This is not an issue, we have another reliable helper." Li Ji’an no longer concealed, bringing Pure Essence old thief into the light.