Cultivation Daddy

Chapter 148 - 147: The Formation (2)

It was only then Li Jain looked at old patriarch Yan on the side, oddly enough, old patriarch Yan hadn’t said a word either, he was deep in thoughts looking at Li Jain with an unreadable expression.

"Greetings, old Yan. It’s been a week since I last saw you." Li Jain took a step closer and said curiously.

Old patriarch Yan finally broke his daze: "I went out to gather the resources you needed. This old man just returned this morning and decided to come have breakfast, but the spiritual tavern was gone. Not only that, this old man is still trying to process the reason behind its collapse."

Li Jain sighed: "It’s a bit unfortunate, but the conflict couldn’t have been avoided otherwise."

Old patriarch Yan didn’t agree nor disagree; he only stroked his beard: "You took a big risk by opposing the Heaven’s House. I don’t care what customer it was; you shouldn’t have stood up for them like that. This is a cultivation world, it’s very unlikely that anyone would’ve done the same for you. Also, knowing the Heaven House Association, they won’t hunt anyone for a pity crime."

Li Jain nodded admitting his mistake: "You are right, old Yan. I was rushed in my decision. The customer who came looking for shelter was my cousin. I wasn’t sure whether to kick him out or not. But in the end, everything worked out. Not only did the Heaven House take down the wanted notice, but he is also forever banned from entering any of their gambling houses."

Old patriarch Yan’s brows furrowed deeper: "Family ties are good, but you can’t let it influence your judgement. In this world, that is a fatal flaw. The most important thing is complement. How likely is it that this cousin is going to repay you?"

Li Jain was taken aback by old patriarch Yan’s words. As someone who single handedly raised his family, he didn’t expect old Yan’s train of thoughts to be like this.

Old Yan had been through a lot, and unlike Li Jain who was content by simply being a human, old Yan knows that blood can be a chain or a weapon. It depends on how one uses it.

Li Jain frowned and thought. Although his acting on impulse didn’t cost him much this time, he had to make sure not to make the same mistake again.

As for the debt repayment, Li Jain sighed: "It’s very unlikely, but I didn’t take action just for him. It was convenient to test the strength of my subordinates."

As for Li Zhen, that guy had already cut ties with him, which was a good thing. Li Jain doesn’t like socializing with him either. And to make things worse, his children don’t like him. Whatever makes his little ones uncomfortable, he will let go of.

"Speaking of your subordinates, they are really impressive. This old man has seen them all the time but didn’t think that their cultivation levels would be that high. From the Soul Palace above, you really hide them so well." Old patriarch Yan said in admiration.

Li Jain smiles, waving his hand: "You flatter me. They aren’t that impressive."

"You’re too modest. Every one of them has potential. With over six people in the Soul Palace Realm, you guys can be considered a big cultivation family. Even in developed cities, it’s rare to see such potential." Old patriarch Yan said seriously.

He was curious as to how Li Jain managed to recruit such talents. Those guys were very lowkey and humble, many forces didn’t take them seriously. The only person they thought had a bit more strength was Zhou Lifen, the guard at the gate.

From old patriarch Yan perspective, those Li Jain’s subordinates were still young with none of them even in their forties yet. Their potential of reaching Divine Realm or even Holy Master is very high. But then, wouldn’t the Li family be the most feared family in the country?!

Old patriarch Yan sighed, if only his family members had even half of that potential, he wouldn’t be working so hard.

Seeing old patriarch Yan’s admiration and envy, Li Jain was a bit helpless. He can’t tell the old man that his subordinates were ghosts with unfinished business that he summoned. Besides, their current body can only last for fifty years, if they don’t reach Holy Master Realm by then, their body wouldn’t be able to maintain them, and they will be forced back to the ghost realm.

Of course, Li Jain meant the other four. He didn’t dare include Liu Xiong in his calculations. That guy was just too mysterious.

"The Divine Realm guy who fought against elder Mu Zhuiqing, is he one of your subordinates?" Old patriarch Yan asked curiously.

"Oh, no! He’s just a friend of mine." Li Jain quickly responded, preventing old Yan from having other thoughts.

The difference between each cultivation realm or stage is very high, and more the realms increase, the higher it becomes. For a Divine Realm powerhouse to become the subordinate of a Soul Palace Realm?... That’s a joke that wasn’t funny.

"Friend? A friend who just happens to come to your aid?" Old patriarch Yan was suspicious.

He didn’t believe that Li Jain and the mysterious guy that even elder Mu Zhuiqing suspected of being in a Great Power realm were just friends. But he couldn’t conclude, he was Li Jain’s subordinate either, that’ll be too unrealistic.

"You didn’t find yourself in a precarious situation, do you?" Old patriarch Yan’s eyes lit up curiously.

Li Jain waved his hand dismissively: "Worry not. He has his own affairs. We only share a bond from the past."

"Ah, a friend from the past that you share a bond with... I see..." Old patriarch Yan said, stroking his beard in amusement.

"Ahem, ahem." Boss Lan cleared his throat, drawing their attention: "Old Yan, did you manage to obtain the materials you went for?" He was tired of them going back and forth and changing the subject.

"There was a bit of trouble, but this old man was able to get a considerable amount. By next month, I should be able to gather all of them." Old patriarch Yan’s expression turned serious.

Boss Lan thought and said: "Aye, but turbulence can also brew opportunities. I’ve sent words and would be expecting a result in two weeks. I’m sure Old Ling should have arrived already."

The two continue to chat. Seeing that old Yan was distracted, Li Jain secretly thanked Boss Lan. Old Patriarch Yan took out the herbs and handed it to Li Jain, which Li Jain then transferred into his spatial ring.

"Thank you. I should be able to make about forty pills with this." Li Jain said

Old patriarch eyes lit up: "That’s good, that’s good." He said repeatedly. It seems that his hard work has paid up.

"Old Yan, don’t eat all the good things alone. Please give this old man five pills, once I hand in my materials, I’ll repay you."

It was a small request, so old Yan agreed to it. Even when five is taken out, thirty-five would still be remaining, which is enough.

After the two old guys left. Li Jain went into the ruins of his house and cleared out the stones where the formation of the secret realm was located.