I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life - Chapter 40: Leaving Inverted Mountain
Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Leaving Inverted Mountain
With an awkward expression on Lu Zhenhua’s face, Li Jizhou tactfully expressed his intentions.
“Brother, are you dissatisfied with the regular stipend?”
“Brother Lu, you misunderstood. I’m quite satisfied with the stipend. After all, with my hard work in talisman crafting nowadays, I can only make a profit of a dozen or so spirit stones a month, and there’s a chance of loss as well,” Li Jizhou explained.
“Oh? Is my brother concerned that the position of deacon will affect his talisman crafting? You need not worry. As an honored guest elder of our Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, we would not suffer a small loss for a greater gain, would we?
In the deacon position, you just need to be stationed. Generally, there’s a female cultivator responsible for selling. You just need to keep an eye on the accounts and handle any unexpected events!” Lu Zhenhua quickly said.
“Stationed? Isn’t it at this shop?” Li Jizhou keenly caught on to this information.
“Look at my memory, I forgot to tell you. We now need to recruit a new deacon to be stationed at the Thunder Spirit Crystal Ore area,” Lu Zhenhua hurriedly added.
Li Jizhou slightly raised an eyebrow, giving an unexpected glance at Lu Zhenhua.
Then he showed a wry smile and said, “Brother Lu, I appreciate your kindness. However, I really find it difficult to fulfill such a role. To be honest, I came here this time just to let you know that I might have to leave Inverted Mountain for a while.”
“Leave Inverted Mountain? Brother, considering your current level of cultivation… I must cautioned you, the outskirts of Inverted Mountain are notoriously chaotic, especially with the recent Thunder Spirit Crystal Ore matters, which have drawn more raiding cultivators.
If you leave, there might be many dangers,
and you must not trust those armed escorts or temporary teams, they’re unsafe,” Lu Zhenhua urgently advised.
“Brother Lu’s words are true, so I wonder, as an honored guest elder of your pavilion, is there any similar treatment?” Li Jizhou calmly looked into Lu Zhenhua’s eyes.
“Yes! Of course, there is! As an honored guest elder of our Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, you can, of course, travel with our talisman transport team,” Lu Zhenhua openly admitted.
Li Jizhou’s eyes lit up instantly.
But before he could ask further, Lu Zhenhua continued, “However, due to the location of our Inverted Mountain branch, we normally transport talismans once every two years,
after all, these trading journeys are prime targets for the raiding cultivators, and each trip requires at least three Foundation Establishment Stage seniors as escorts, which is very costly.
The last trade team left a year ago.
We really can’t help if you want to go out now.”
“A year ago!” Li Jizhou felt a surge of joy.
Which means, barring any unforeseen circumstances, in a year’s time, he can leave this troublesome place safely with the trading team of Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion!
“Thank you, Brother Lu, for the guidance, I understand now!” Li Jizhou clasped his fists in thanks.
“It’s nothing, it’s nothing, just that, don’t you want to reconsider the deacon position? I really want to strive for it on your behalf!” Lu Zhenhua urged again.
“Thank you again for your kindness, Brother Lu, but I’m really not fond of restrictions, I’m used to being lazy. I will remember this in my heart!”
Li Jizhou couldn’t be sure if Lu Zhenhua was genuinely trying to help him or if it was because the Thunder Spirit Crystal Ore area had been frequently embroiled in battles among powerful figures recently, leaving no one available.
Perhaps the previous deacons stationed there had already been eliminated by the power struggles.
“Alright, no problem, no problem, we brothers have a long way to go together.”
“Brother Lu, I have one more impolite request. Could you inform me ahead of time when the trade team returns in a year?” Li Jizhou requested before leaving.
“Sure, I will inform you before the trade team arrives!” Lu Zhenhua agreed immediately.
Leaving the Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion, Li Jizhou felt delighted!
In a year, he could finally leave here safely and without worry.
His current income of twenty spirit stones per month from talisman crafting is not a problem, as it can basically cover the daily expenses of a non-major Immortal City.
Then he won’t have to live in constant fear like he does now.
Moreover, once he goes to those places with stable spirit veins and even concentrations, his cultivation of the Evergreen Skill might experience a leap forward!
With enthusiasm, he swiftly flew back to his small yard.
However,
Just as he turned past the wall decorated with his friends’ graffiti, Li Jizhou immediately composed himself and found a tree to lean against.
The Eternal Spring Magical Power automatically merged with the tree, making Li Jizhou’s presence vanish as if he were one with it.
Then he unleashed his spiritual sense, comparable to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
“Boom boom boom~”
Ahead of the entrance to his courtyard, three people were continuously attacking the protective array with spells.
The formation was on the verge of collapse.
This was still the Tier One Advanced Level array left by Pharmacist Zheng, capable of withstanding a Late Stage of Qi Cultivation attack.
If it were the original formation of his courtyard, any one of the three could break it with a single strike.
After all, two of them were cultivators at the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation.
After assessing the situation, Li Jizhou slightly frowned.
For a moment, he couldn’t make sense of it.
Logically, this is a slum area. Aside from those like Chen Yuankang who seldom linger and have no attachments, other cultivators at the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation should disdain coming here.
At least those at the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation could live in the outer city.
Moreover, such blatant assault on the entrance clearly doesn’t seem like they’re here for medical treatment.
So what is their intention?
At a loss for an answer, Li Jizhou used his spiritual sense to communicate with his spirit pet contract and summoned Gua Gua, who was monitoring the Celestial Secret Pavilion.
He commanded it to scout the area underground thoroughly once more.
There appeared to be no abnormalities.
After eliminating potential unsafe factors, Li Jizhou had Gua Gua help him burrow a short distance underground and emerged in the courtyard the next moment.
After some arrangements, he walked directly to the entrance and opened the gate.
“Fellow cultivators, why are you attacking my doorstep?”
The sudden confrontation caused the three outside to pause momentarily.
One of them then laughed, “Haha, father, I told you, he’s definitely hiding inside pretending to be dead.”
“Hmph, if you know what’s good for you, open the restriction array and let us in. Otherwise, when the formation breaks, you’ll be left in a desperate situation!” The sharp voice of a woman scoffed.
“I’ve lived here as a pharmacist for a long time, treating illnesses and saving lives. I’ve never wronged the three of you, why come to this?” Li Jizhou brought up his identity as a pharmacist.
“Young friend, since you’re a pharmacist, I was indeed reckless, but… my family’s home was destroyed, and we urgently need a place to stay. Since you live alone in this courtyard, why not let us share it?” The elder at the front said kindly.
Upon hearing this, Li Jizhou suddenly realized.
This was something he had overlooked.
The official bulletin had already informed him—powerful battles have destroyed countless homes.
This will inevitably leave some cultivators in the southwest outer city and even parts of the inner city homeless.
Furthermore, after experiencing such undeserved disaster, some cautious individuals might voluntarily relocate.
Thus, those who don’t wish to leave Inverted Mountain but want to avoid disaster will likely move to areas far from the southwest corner.
The northeast corner, where he was located, would be their target.
Those with stronger abilities might have already occupied residences in the eastern parts of the inner or outer city, while the weaker ones might target areas like the slum.
“My father is talking to you, are you mute? Quickly open the array and let us in. With us cohabiting with you, we could at least ensure your safety. I’ll be honest, many powerful individuals have started migrating to this area!” The elder’s son arrogantly shouted.
Li Jizhou seemed to snap out of his contemplation, somewhat conflicted, and asked, “Can you really ensure my safety?”
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