NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1270: Breakthrough
Li Zhirui did not expect that in the process of purifying the Demon Vein, he would quietly cross that threshold.
Although he felt a stirring in his heart when he saw the Bounty Order, thinking it was his opportunity, he didn't expect it to go so smoothly. Now, he couldn't wait to return to the family's land.
However, before retreating to Mount Wanxian to focus on advancing to the late-stage Human Immortal, Li Zhirui needed to make a trip to Cave Abyss Sect's treasury to select three treasures.
"Xian Xun, Yunran, you guys take the clan back first. I'll join you later, and stay safe."
The two nodded in agreement and said, "Ancestor Rui, rest assured, we will surely ensure the clan's safe return."
Nearby, a Cave Abyss Sect Earth Immortal overheard and caught the underlying meaning immediately, saying, "Since the young friend has time now, why not come back with us to Mount Cave Abyss to redeem the bounty."
"Then I shall trouble the senior," Li Zhirui agreed directly, without playing any humble or evasive games.
"It's nothing, let's go."
With that, some disciples were left to monitor and check the subsequent situation of the Spirit Vein, while the others followed him aboard the Spirit Boat, heading back to the Sect.
The surrounding influences, harboring who knows what intentions, all followed suit.
Li Zhirui could guess that they were likely after the Evil Cleansing Lotus Seeds in his hand.
He wasn't without thoughts of monopolizing them, but alas his strength wasn't enough; attempting a monopoly could spell tough times for the Li family.
Yet he couldn't easily hand over the seeds either. Without offering conditions that satisfy him, he absolutely wouldn't sell them cheaply!
One must know, these Evil Cleansing White Lotus can absorb evil filth and strengthen themselves as special Spiritual Objects.
And in the vast Primal Spirit Realm, only Li Zhirui and the Sea Clan possess them.
The first look by the various Immortal Tao influences at the Evil Cleansing White Lotus showed that the Sea Clan hid it very well, as no news had leaked at all.
Given that the current situation is his exclusive ownership, what issue is there with asking a higher price? Moreover, the grade of the Evil Cleansing White Lotus is naturally Human Immortal Rank.
While steering the Spirit Boat behind the Cave Abyss Sect cultivators, Li Zhirui began pricing the Evil Cleansing White Lotus.
The others were also contemplating what conditions or prices to offer to obtain the Evil Cleansing Lotus Seeds, and at most, they could redeem a few more.
No words were exchanged along the way.
A large number of cultivators stopped outside Mount Cave Abyss. Since they were all guests and had helped Cave Abyss Sect, they shouldn't be neglected. Thus, all were ushered into the mountain gate's main guest hall.
Only Li Zhirui was different, being led by an Earth Immortal Elder to the treasury.
He was extremely cautious along the way, not daring to glance around, expressing an attitude that he would not spy on the inside situation of the Cave Abyss Sect's mountain gate.
This attitude made the Earth Immortal Elders observing Li Zhirui secretly quite satisfied.
"This is the treasury accumulated over the years by Cave Abyss Sect, storing countless Spiritual Objects. There are very rare high-level Spiritual Objects, as well as peculiar low-level Spiritual Objects. It's all up to the young friend's eye and luck."
"Thank you for the guidance, senior."
Even though Li Zhirui didn't need it, it was simply a matter of saying a word.
Unlike the Sea Clan's treasury, Cave Abyss Sect's treasury was a grand tower, simultaneously a Magic Artifact of extremely high grade.
"Go ahead, choose three Spiritual Objects and come out. Don't linger inside the treasury."
Li Zhirui nodded and stepped towards the treasury.
His gaze swiftly swept over the treasures emitting Spirit Light, searching for Spiritual Objects beneficial to his cultivation or advantageous to the Minor Thousand World.
Compared to the treasury he visited at the Sea Clan before, Cave Abyss Sect's treasury was lacking in terms of both quantity and quality.
Whether that was their nature or they were hiding some truly valuable Spiritual Objects, he couldn't be bothered to guess.
Under these specific selection criteria, Li Zhirui quickly eliminated a large batch of Spiritual Objects before choosing from the remaining ones.
After some comparison and consideration, he ultimately chose a Innate Yin Yang Gemstone, a Spirit Seed of Hongling Immortal Root, and a Jade Slip containing the insights and reflections of an Earth Immortal Alchemy Master, including several Earth Immortal Rank pill recipes.
The three treasures perfectly satisfied Li Zhirui's requirements.
The Innate Yin Yang Gemstone could be placed in the Minor Thousand World to further enhance the Yin Yang Law; Hongling Immortal Fruit formed by Hongling Immortal Root contained large amounts of pure Spiritual Energy, usable as prime material for alchemy.
The Alchemy Jade Slip was preparation for breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm.
In short, Li Zhirui had a far-reaching view and was practical.
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Holding the three treasures and leaving the treasury, registering with the Elder, Li Zhirui took his leave.
"Unexpectedly, he has quite the confidence in himself, even preparing Earth Immortal Rank pill recipes and Spiritual Objects ahead of time," a certain Elder remarked.
"With a far-reaching view, determined Dao Heart, and clear, accurate planning for his development, it's no wonder he's been able to lead the Li family to become a respectable Human Immortal family within mere thousands of years."
"Indeed, looking around, none of the disciples specially trained by the Sect can truly compare to him..."
"Sigh!"
The conversation inevitably turned to their own descendants.
Compared to the exemplary Li Zhirui, their own juniors seemed somewhat lacking.
On the other side.
Li Zhirui, led by designated personnel, came to the outer area of Cave Abyss Sect. He didn't enter the guest hall again but planned to leave directly.