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Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 120: What is the Intention?
From Anyang to Cloud Peak Mountain, it’s over two thousand miles, while from the capital, Wuyang, to Cloud Peak Mountain, it’s just over five hundred miles; with a fast horse, one can make two round trips in a day.
At Cloud Peak Mountain, the rumbling explosion sounds have temporarily stopped. With the help of gunpowder and the convenience of excavating the imperial tomb, the underground space for the imperial tomb has been completed in less than four months. Next, it will enter the detailed decoration stage.
During the detailed decoration stage, Li Xian is still of little help, or rather, his biggest role here is to spend money—buying time with money! As long as Li Xian remains here at the imperial tomb, the Li family is genuinely a “loyalist,” politically positioned in the “always correct” spot.
Of course, what Li Xian enjoys the most is lying down and observing from a distance the black underground turbid air and oil.
Undoubtedly, this is a treasure, but it is also an extremely dangerous treasure! The oil in this world contains the resentment of the strong, fragments of their consciousness, and a mix of various chaotic things like sword energy, qi, and even toxins; this makes the oil extremely hazardous.
“Young master, we’ve caught a little demon beast with cultivation at the seventh or eighth level of the Qi Refining stage.”
Song Xing led the way, with several guards following him, lifting a fierce tiger that was still struggling and roaring.
“Just put it on the ground.”
The guards threw the tiger onto the ground but did not untie its bindings.
Li Xian used a thin wooden stick, dipped it in a bit of oil, and carefully smeared it on the tiger’s head. Nearby, a guard quickly conjured a spell, unbinding the tiger.
The tiger roared in anger but suddenly knelt down on the ground; the small drop of oil began to take effect, and a faint shimmering light flickered as the tiger’s soul was shattered by the strong will contained in the oil.
Naturally, after losing its soul, the tiger collapsed, breathless!
Hiss… Everyone gasped in shock. During this period, Li Xian had been continuously experimenting, using smaller and smaller doses and constantly changing positions, but the results remained unchanged.
Song Xing’s face turned pale, “Young master, is this underground turbid air really a treasure? It seems more potent than the most powerful poison in the world!”
Li Xian frowned but did not give up. “Song Xing, I believe in one thing: there are no useless waste products in the world, only methods of use that haven’t been found yet! This underground turbid air is definitely a true treasure; as long as we can find a way to clear the dangers, these treasures will bring us surprises.
Not to mention, this underground turbid air contains about 5% liquid spiritual energy—liquid spiritual energy! If we could extract this liquid spiritual energy, what kind of scene would that be?”
Song Xing did not respond because others had the same thoughts as Li Xian, but no one had ever succeeded!
After his musings, Li Xian suddenly murmured to himself, “How did so many powerful figures in ancient times end up dead?”
Li Xian was just talking to himself, not expecting anyone to answer. Unexpectedly, Song Xing responded, “Young master, I’ve heard that many experts die beneath the Heavenly Tribulation. Those strong beings under the Heavenly Tribulation often turn to ash, leaving nothing behind—not even a remnant soul!”
Heavenly Tribulation?!
A spark of inspiration flashed through Li Xian’s mind!
Gradually, Li Xian’s expression changed, his distress fading away. Looking at the black lake before him, his eyes sparkled as if he had discovered a rich deposit of spirit stones!
No, it was even more exciting than finding spirit stone deposits.
Turning his head, Li Xian forcefully patted Song Xing’s shoulder. “Let’s go, accompany me for a walk.”
After walking for a long distance, just Li Xian and Song Xing were left when Li Xian finally spoke, “Song Xing, have you ever planned a direction for your life?”
Song Xing never expected the noble Li Xian would discuss this with him, leaving him momentarily speechless.
Seeing this, Li Xian smiled slightly. “Nowadays, there are countless cultivation methods in the world, but treasures are almost extinct. I’ve read some accounts of ancient times, where herbs over a thousand years old were everywhere, spiritual materials filled the mountains, and spirit stones were countless in river valleys, with blessed lands scattered all around.
But now, aside from cultivation methods, everything else has vanished. This has led to three outcomes.
First, most people remain muddled, getting by day by day. These people don’t dare to aspire to ascension, let alone to establish a foundation.
Second, some cling to the past, maintaining a clear heart and few desires, striving for ascension during the day.
Third, some begin to pursue new paths and explore opportunities, leading to the emergence of nations, strategists, scholars, and worldly laws.
In fact, the you of the past was the first type of person. So, the you of now, have you redefined a direction for your life?”
Song Xing was instantly stunned.
Li Xian found a sunny spot, leaned against a crooked tree, and slowly chewed on a sour herb, feeling relaxed and content.
As Song Xing remained in a daze, he began to undergo a transformation; his spirit and will seemed to be undergoing some kind of metamorphosis, a vigorous upward momentum slowly brewing within him.
Suddenly, a guard approached from a distance, and Li Xian immediately transmitted a message to keep quiet. The guard promptly wrote on the ground—The Second Prince has arrived.
Upon seeing this message, Li Xian smiled and shook his head slightly. He continued to wait for Song Xing’s breakthrough.
This wait lasted more than an hour, and just as dusk fell, Song Xing finally opened his eyes. At that moment, there didn’t seem to be much change in his cultivation, but his entire demeanor had undergone a noticeable transformation. It was as if he had changed from iron to steel!
At this moment, Li Xian slowly stood up. “Let’s go.”
When Li Xian returned to the royal mausoleum construction site with the guards, the sun was already low in the sky. From a distance, he spotted the eight-pole sedan chair belonging to the Crown Prince.
Along with the Crown Prince came boxes of copper coins, gold, and silver ingots, which the guards were struggling to transport. In addition to gold, silver, and copper, there were also a large number of jade artifacts, porcelain, textiles, books, luxury items, and clay figurines.
Li Xian approached the construction site unhurriedly and met the fuming Crown Prince. “I pay my respects to Your Highness.”
The Second Prince was already seething with anger, and at this moment, he had lost some of his rationality. “Li Xian, I’ve been waiting for you for more than an hour.”
“Apologies, Your Highness. I just went to investigate the underground murk. There was a slight change in the underground murk, and I couldn’t leave,” Li Xian replied.
“Is that so?” Xia Shu was infuriated by Li Xian’s seemingly evasive response. “I’ve heard that Young Master Li spends every day drinking tea.”
Li Xian blinked innocently and asked, “Doesn’t Your Highness drink tea every day?”
“I…” Xia Shu’s fingers cracked as he squeezed them tightly, wishing he could punch Li Xian right then and there. This brat, can’t you tell what I mean?
Fortunately, the Second Prince still had some cunning and stopped beating around the bush or engaging in verbal sparring with Li Xian. He got straight to the point: “Li Xian, I’m here to ask you why Anyang has been so active lately? What are their intentions?!”