Chapter 60

Entering the scripture hall, although the Skyfar Peak is sparsely populated, all the defensive arrays and restrictions are fully effective. If Luo Li did not have his current identity as a deputy peak master, he would not be able to enter here at all.

It seems that the identity of a deputy peak master is still somewhat useful. Luo Li began to read the books here.

The number of secret manuals and materials here far exceeds those of the outer sect. Luo Li read the books here without any restrictions.

However, Luo Li knew that his time was limited. Perhaps Old Ancestor Xiyi would take action tomorrow or the day after. Without a word, Luo Li started reading.

First, he read the catalog, then flipped through the books one by one according to the catalog. Luo Li read very quickly, almost flipping through a book and then picking up the next one.

There were a total of one hundred thousand scriptures, books, and jade slips stored here, covering various aspects of the cultivation world. On the third floor, deep within the restrictions, were most of the cultivation secrets of the Lingdie Sect below the Golden Core stage. Ordinary disciples had to earn enough contribution points to have the chance to view these secrets.

However, for Luo Li, it was not a problem. He could read these secrets at will, but he was not allowed to take them out; he could only memorize them.

Luo Li flipped through the books very quickly. At this speed, he could not remember the content, but he still read them this way.

After a full day and night, he had flipped through all the books. Then Luo Li took a deep breath, and it was done. He began to use his divine power!

"Heaven above! Earth below! Good deeds confirmed, rewards follow!"

Muttering silently, with this incantation, a strange essence began to dissipate in Luo Li's body, merging with heaven and earth. Attracted by this, a strange and mighty force from the sky infused Luo Li's body!

With this, his good deeds diminished a little, leaving forty-four. Then a strange light appeared in Luo Li's eyes. When he looked again, some of the ten thousand books emitted a red light.

This was the wonder of Luo Li's divine power. After a rough browse, he could use his divine power to find the books he wanted in this sea of books, thereby finding a way to deal with Old Ancestor Xiyi's soul-snatching.

Luo Li took a deep breath, recorded all the books that emitted light, and moved them to one side. This movement was not a simple move. Next to each book he needed, he always took two other books and placed them together in a chaotic manner.

Old Ancestor Xiyi might be monitoring him at any time, so Luo Li was cautious, mixing the books to avoid suspicion. He also took all the Lingdie Sect's cultivation secrets from the third floor and placed them together as a cover.

Then Luo Li picked up a book at random and began to read it carefully. This time, it was no longer a cursory glance.

Opening and closing book after book, Luo Li sometimes frowned, sometimes smiled slightly, sometimes sighed, and sometimes gritted his teeth.

After a long time, he had read all the books. Then he closed his eyes and began to think. After an hour, Luo Li stood up, shook his head, returned to his residence, and began to rest.

He was too tired from his hard search for the day, and his brain could not function properly. He would rest for the night and continue the next day.

The next day, Luo Li came here again, ready to start reading the books to find a way to deal with Old Ancestor Xiyi's soul-snatching. Suddenly, Lady Su appeared. Luo Li was stunned when he saw her. Lady Su had always been a noble and refined figure, her robes spotless, but today, she was different.

Her hair was disheveled, her eyes red, and tears in the corners. She saw Luo Li and did not waste words, saying only one sentence:

"Luo Li, do you have spirit stones? Lend me all your spirit stones!"

As she said this, Lady Su bit her lips and looked at Luo Li.

It seemed she really needed the spirit stones. Without hesitation, Luo Li took out his storage bag and handed all 267 spirit stones to Lady Su.

After a moment's thought, Luo Li took out the Qi Cultivation Pills and talismans, saying, "These are the Qi Cultivation Pills I accumulated in the past, which can sell for fifty spirit stones. These are the talismans I made over the past three months, about 150 in total, which can sell for fifty spirit stones."

Finally, he took out the seal weight and said, "This is a small supreme seal weight, appraised by Mr. Guoyan, which can sell for fifty spirit stones.

This is all I have. Unfortunately, my talisman brush is also a small supreme, but it has been recognized by a senior with a blood drop, so only I can use it and it cannot be sold, otherwise it could sell for a hundred spirit stones."

Luo Li turned his storage bag inside out, emptying everything for Lady Su to see clearly.

Actually, Luo Li did not tell the truth. Spirit artifacts were too frightening, better not to mention them. However, Luo Li gave all his spirit stones, talismans, Qi Cultivation Pills, and even the seal weight to Lady Su.

To put aside her pride and seek help from him, it seemed that Lady Su was truly at her wit's end and really needed the spirit stones. Although small supreme artifacts were precious, he still had a chance to obtain more, and Lady Su might never borrow spirit stones again.

Lady Su took the spirit stones, talismans, pills, and artifacts from Luo Li, nodded vigorously, and said:

"Thank you!"

Then she bit her lip and said softly, "Yesterday, I poisoned the old man. You were right; even if I die, I will make him bleed!"

Luo Li was stunned. No wonder Lady Su was so strange yesterday. She had taken advantage of the last meal delivery to poison Old Ancestor Xiyi. What hatred could make her do this!

Before Luo Li could think it through, she turned and left, walking quickly to find someone.

Luo Li shook his head. What was she doing? What was going on! Never mind, whatever it was, he would continue reading. Just as he was about to start, Old Ancestor Xiyi's voice suddenly rang in his ear:

"Luo Li, you forgot to prepare my spirit meal!"

Suddenly, Luo Li remembered. Yes, he still had to prepare the spirit meal for Old Ancestor Xiyi. He hurried to the spirit field.

To his surprise, as soon as he entered the spirit field, he saw Old Ancestor Xiyi watering the Immortal Dragon Fruit and clearing weeds, looking like an old farmer working in the field.

Old Ancestor Xiyi waved to Luo Li, gesturing for him to come over, and said:

"The watering of the Immortal Dragon Fruit must be done at noon when the sun is at its strongest; otherwise, the spirit liquid will not be fully absorbed by the fruit.

Also, the Immortal Dragon Fruit is prone to insect infestations. Once infested, only a cultivator specializing in immortal plants can clear them. Therefore, prevention is key. Every three feet, every three months, a gold spirit stone must be buried to prevent the fruit from being infested by using the gold essence emitted by the spirit stone..."

At this moment, Old Ancestor Xiyi did not have the appearance of someone about to die or the demeanor of a Golden Core cultivator. He was just an old farmer working in the field. It seemed that Lady Su's poisoning had failed, but Old Ancestor Xiyi was also afraid, personally preparing the spirit meal for him!

Luo Li observed carefully as Old Ancestor Xiyi continued:

"Do you know why I became a Golden Core cultivator while my fellow disciples are all buried in the earth? It's because I know how to grow the Immortal Dragon Fruit!

Besides me, no one in the entire Lingdie Sect, no, in the entire Five Spider Islands, knows how to grow the Immortal Dragon Fruit. Relying on this fruit, I won my master's favor, the admiration of my fellow disciples, and an endless supply of spirit stones. I smoothly advanced in cultivation, eventually forming a Golden Core and inheriting the legacy of Skyfar Peak.

All this is thanks to the Immortal Dragon Fruit!"

Saying this, Old Ancestor Xiyi tenderly touched the young Immortal Dragon Fruit plants at his feet.

Then he continued, "I will not pass on this cultivation method to anyone. If I die, I will take it to my grave, teaching no one!"

Luo Li understood. Old Ancestor Xiyi was not really talking to him but to himself. Old people often like to ramble and recall the past, but it's better to have an audience, and Luo Li was that audience.

Old Ancestor Xiyi continued, "Do you know how I obtained the cultivation method for the Immortal Dragon Fruit?

If I tell you, you won't believe it. In the past, my senior sister and I traveled the world and met a disciple of the legendary Immortal Farmer Sect. We traveled and explored together."

At this point, Old Ancestor Xiyi had a look of reminiscence, recalling those days which were important to him. Then he continued:

"Later, my senior sister died protecting us. To make up for it, she taught me the methods for growing, cultivating, pollinating, and refining the Immortal Dragon Fruit. Relying on this, I reached the Golden Core stage and achieved my current status.

Senior Sister, what did she look like? After a thousand years, I have forgotten, but I remember her eyes, so beautiful and pure!

She was very good to me. She liked me, and whatever I asked for, she gave me without hesitation.

In the end, when we parted, she looked at me as if I were a dead man, no, her heart was dead, but I had no choice. The path of cultivation is rugged, and to survive, I had to do it...

Senior Sister, to honor you, I will never pass on this cultivation method to anyone, taking it to my grave..."

Old Ancestor Xiyi's words were contradictory, and Luo Li thought to himself, "What senior sister died in battle? She was probably sold by the old man to get this cultivation method!"

Old Ancestor Xiyi wanted to say more but suddenly looked into the distance and said, "Guests are coming. A group of sheep inviting a tiger to dinner, not even a bone will be left!

Go, represent Skyfar Peak, and welcome these distant guests. Ha ha ha, Skyfar Peak has nothing now, so give them whatever they want and agree to all their demands!

By the way, today is the eighth day of the eighth month. Next month, on the Double Ninth Festival, it will be time to settle things. I have a gift for you, one you will never forget!"

Saying this, he waved his hand, dismissing Luo Li.

Luo Li left the spirit field. Lady Su borrowing money, poisoning the spirit meal, Old Ancestor Xiyi farming, today was full of strange events. Guests were coming, even more strange.

However, Luo Li knew what Old Ancestor Xiyi was planning for the Double Ninth Festival. He was going to soul-snatch! There was only a month left! Run, run now? No, he couldn't escape!

At this moment, the main mountain of Purple Sun Mountain echoed with the sound of cannons. Luo Li was stunned. It was the seventy-two cannon salute for welcoming distinguished guests, only used for true VIPs.

It seemed that guests had really arrived. He would represent Skyfar Peak and join the festivities.

"Sigh, I just selected the secret manuals and haven't even read them yet, and this trouble appears. I wonder what kind of scoundrel is visiting the Lingdie Sect?"

Luo Li headed towards Purple Sun Mountain. The Black Dragon Body technique made him extremely fast, taking large strides, not much slower than a beast of burden.

Halfway there, he saw a group of people flying through the air, heading straight for Purple Sun Mountain. The group numbered three to four hundred, with a powerful aura. At the front, thirty-six people held banners, leading the way.

Then thirty-six people beat drums and gongs, dancing as they walked, their voices shaking the sky. Behind them, a hundred people formed a ceremonial guard, holding various magical artifacts such as the Seven-Colored Azure Canopy, the Four Seas Cloud Banner, the Heavenly Eye Ten Thousand Saints Flag, the Slanted Shadow Pavilion, the Azure Moon Axe, the Heaven-Cleaving Axe, and the Water Moon Mirror...

Seeing this, Luo Li was stunned. It seemed familiar!

Suddenly, Luo Li remembered. In the Heavenly Spider Market, the mysterious woman who came in economy class and treated Golden Core cultivators as nothing, Lady Ruotong! She had asked him for directions and then transformed into a hundred-person group heading to the Tranquil Fish Palace.

Thinking of this, Luo Li immediately hid behind a tree, concealing himself, but he couldn't help looking at the center of the group to see if he could spot the woman!

One glance!

Sure enough, the woman was wearing a five-colored robe, a purple phoenix crown on her head, sitting on a phoenix carriage in the center of the group, chatting with someone. The moment Luo Li saw her, she seemed to sense it, turned around, looked down, and saw Luo Li, then she smiled!

Their eyes met. When he saw her, she saw him!

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