Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror

Chapter 282 249: Guiluan (Two in One)

Liu Changdie was feeling pleased with himself, watching as the Great Formation was about to take shape, with Spirit Mechanisms subtly connecting above and below. He thought to himself:

"The Formation is almost ready, and with the help of the Li Family and the cultivation of the Spirit Eye, I'll be able to ride the winds to the Northern regions to see the chaos in Xu Country for myself. Now might be the perfect time to fish in troubled waters and grasp some opportunities."

While thinking this, Liu Changdie saw a person descending with a Golden Bow on his back and a Jade Slip in his hand, who said with a smile:

"Changdie brother, here's the 'Spirit Eye Pupil Technique' for you!"

Liu Changdie was overjoyed and offered his thanks repeatedly. As he stepped forward, he noticed that Li Xuanfeng's expression contained a hint of regret. He continued:

"It's just a pity that the whereabouts of our esteemed ancestor are unpredictable, and I've not been able to find him. Our family has never had such a position as a Guest Elder, so Xuanfeng can't make such a decision on his own; as such, it's not something that can be conclusively decided upon."

"How so..."

Knowing that Foundation Establishment Immortal Cultivators take years in seclusion, Liu Changdie could understand, but he didn't see why Li Xuanfeng would bring the 'Spirit Eye Pupil Technique' to him if that was the case. He felt a sudden wave of loss and disappointment as he looked dumbfounded at the Jade Slip in his hand and asked:

"Taoist Fellow, what is this...?"

"Oh."

Li Xuanfeng then had an epiphany and looked up, answering:

"Not knowing when our ancestor will return, how can we wait until then? I've taken the 'Spirit Eye Pupil Technique' for you to cultivate first."

"How could that be appropriate!"

Liu Changdie was both touched and uneasy. He made to accept it, but Li Xuanfeng pulled his hand and forcibly placed the Jade Slip into it, laughing heartily before adding:

"Brother Changdie, you have worked tirelessly day and night on our family's Formation, perfecting its intricacies. How could I have the heart to leave you waiting! That settles it, go and cultivate!"

Li Xuanfeng's tone was forceful, and he pushed the object into Liu Changdie's hands with similar insistence. Liu Changdie, being cautious by nature, instinctively wanted to resist, but found Li Xuanfeng's grip iron-like and immovable as a mountain. He couldn't budge it in the slightest until Li Xuanfeng relented belatedly. Liu Changdie was inwardly shocked and marveled:

"Without realizing it, I used Mana and still couldn't break free. No wonder Li Xuanfeng was feared by everyone in the city in my past life. His strength is simply inhuman, truly terrifying."

"In my past life, Li Yuanjiao once said that Li Xuanfeng liked to slay demons with arrows. When a Demon General thought he couldn't fight close-quarters and transformed to approach him, Li Xuanfeng, caught up in the thrill of battle, caught the demon with his bare hands, laughing endlessly. With two palm strikes, the demon was dead... It was indeed true."

Li Xuanfeng also noticed the fear in Liu Changdie's eyes, apologized and said with a smile:

"Xuanfeng has been able to lift heavy weights since childhood; I didn't mean to startle brother. My sincere apologies!"

The demonic qi in Li Xuanfeng's blood was courtesy of Talisman Qi, but this was just an excuse for Liu Changdie. Seeing Liu Changdie repeatedly assuring "It's nothing, it's nothing," Li Xuanfeng laughed:

"Brother, you have sworn the Xuanjing Spirit Oath; now you can start cultivating."

"Of course, many thanks."

Watching Liu Changdie swear the Xuanjing Spirit Oath, Li Xuanfeng passed the Jade Slip to him and continued:

"This Pupil Technique is not easy to cultivate, and so far, none from my family have succeeded. Brother Changdie, you must be careful."

Liu Changdie joyfully took it, repeating gratefully:

"No problem, no problem."

Li Xuanfeng himself had tried to cultivate the Pupil Technique but found it very difficult without the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object known as Qingyuan Spiritual Water. Seeing Liu Changdie's confident demeanor, he felt a stirring within, pondering:

"The ancestor once said this man has a mysterious origin and many secrets. It's possible he knows where to find Qingyuan Spiritual Water, so I must remain vigilant."

He then bowed and said:

"Brother Changdie, if you succeed in cultivating this Pupil Technique, please share the insights with our family. You will be handsomely rewarded!"

"Certainly! Certainly!"

Liu Changdie may not have paid close attention, but he agreed readily. Li Xuanfeng could only bow and take his leave on the winds.

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Only a month had passed, and the Great Formation on Huaqian Mountain was completed. Liu Changdie had managed to restore seventy percent of the power of the original Wan Huaqian's Earth-Locking Huaqian Formation, providing ample defense against Qi Cultivating Late Stage Cultivators, while also able to utilize the Spiritual Spring within the Huaqian Mountain Cave Mansion. This continuously flowing, ever-changing spiritual source could withstand a siege of lower-strength Qi practitioners, and even hold against Foundation Establishment cultivators for the time it takes an incense stick to burn. Li Xuanfeng was greatly satisfied.

Having settled that matter, Liu Changdie scurried over to Huazhong Mountain to modify the Array Plate. Li Yuanjiao sent away the Array Master with a bitter smile; he felt significantly relieved.

"That man is simply too enthusiastic, engaging me in endless chatter day after day. While he clearly seeks to befriend me, it's been quite a strain," he said.

Li Yuanjiao, clad in black, sat carelessly cross-legged on the high seat at the head of the room. He picked up the cup of Spiritual Wine, took a sip, and exhaled a warm breath, eliciting a playful laugh from Li Qinghong beside him. Her voice light and musical, she teased:

"It's rare for me to visit Huaqian Mountain, and here is Yuanjiao, burdening me with such lugubrious talk. I fear the one truly suffering isn't you. As the days draw nearer, it's unusual to see you so restless!"

Li Yuanjiao gave an embarrassed smile, not expecting to be so easily exposed by Li Qinghong's teasing. He responded, somewhat bashfully:

"I wonder what the girl is like..."

Li Qinghong giggled, touching the wine in her cup with her lips but not drinking it. She mocked the middle-aged man's tone, boisterously saying:

"There is a young woman of a collateral branch of my family, named Xiao Guiluan. She possesses both virtuous character and beauty, making her the perfect match for Yuanjiao."

Li Yuanjiao shot her an annoyed glance, watching her laugh to herself before responding irritably: