Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror

Although Li Yuanjiao had already made it clear to her, Li Qinghong had no relationship with this deer demon and didn't want to explain too much. She summarized in just eight characters, which finally made Lu Ken realize, and he said with a solemn voice:

"So, the fairy is actually from the Li Family Thunder Cultivation, my apologies! My apologies!"

His attitude became much more respectful, and he politely said:

"Taoist Fellow 'Mysterious Thunder Dock' is exactly the nemesis of that Tiger Demon 'Furious Ghost Yin', the capture will be effortless on this trip."

Li Qinghong rode the Purple Lightning, slowing down to wait for him, and confirmed:

"Quanwu Demon Cave... Can we really be so casual about it?"

Lu Ken nodded and explained:

"Inside Yue Country's borders, it's not like the Southern Border or the East Sea; Quanwu Mountain or Quanwu Demon Cave is referred to as 'Sin Stream Mountain' by the demons of the Southern Border."

He explained unhurriedly:

"Quanwu was originally the dwelling of a Zifu Demon King. This demon had once been a Golden Core mount and had some slight reputation in the Southern Border and South River. He lived in Quanwu, and whenever a demon cave collapsed in the Southern Border or a demon was guilty, the Demon King of Quanwu would lure them with elixirs and capture them to Quanwu."

"At that time, the 'Dongli Immortal Sect' was still around, and Yue Country was among the four sects and twelve doors. If disciples needed mounts or wanted to kill demon cultivators to refine artifacts, they would go into the mountains themselves."

"Later, this Demon King disappeared, and 'Da Li Demon Cave' took over Quanwu Mountain which gradually declined; however, the Southern Border still had demons fleeing to the Quanwu mountain range from time to time... It became a place of refuge for those escaping from the Southern Border."

After listening, Li Qinghong had a clear understanding and answered:

"So they are demons that escaped from the Southern Border... The Green Pond Sect does not deal with them, presumably they are happy to see it succeed."

"Indeed."

Lu Ken smiled with some emotion:

"This place is also like a cornucopia, with the Green Pond Sect deliberately leaving it be, waiting for those demons to flee with treasures. Regardless of the turnabouts, in the end, it all falls into the hands of the Three Sects and Seven Doors and the Noble Families."

"If they hook a big demon from the direct lineage, then it can be a bargaining chip to threaten the Southern Border. Even at the worst, they can be kept as Spiritual Beasts... There are too many benefits here, hence they silently support it."

Li Qinghong frowned and said in a low voice:

"Then this place is virtually Green Pond Sect's backyard—if we kill the Tiger Demon, we may still have to deal with relationships within the sect..."

Lu Ken was slightly stunned and then waved his hand:

"It's no big deal, this Tiger Demon is down on his luck. It has already been investigated; otherwise, I wouldn't dare to bring the fairy here..."

He thought to himself:

'How could I not have checked? Your Li Family has backing in Green Pond, so if you truly offend someone, you still have a way out. I'm just a minor deer demon; I couldn't bear the consequences!'

Li Qinghong thought over the matter for a while and similarly reasoned:

"If I can seize it, I won't kill... More actions, more trouble..."

The two of them chatted on various topics, discussing the major events of recent years, and both had some gains. The Quanwu mountain range soon appeared in the distance.

The Quanwu mountain range was not tall, but it stood out because of its vastness and largeness, adjoining the Mushroom Forest Plain and Helin two counties, surrounded by a large plain, making this mountain particularly conspicuous, full of elusive demons hidden within.

The deer demon led her into the mountains, winding through the mountains to find an inconspicuous little peak. Landing amidst the breeze in the mountains, she let out a small exclamation.

She saw the mouth of the cave wide open, dark and gloomy. He looked up, swept the area with his Spiritual Sense, and said somewhat awkwardly:

"Fairy! This Tiger Demon is fairly cautious; probably the Cave Mansion has been moved, and it's no longer here!"

"Hm?"

Li Qinghong hummed lightly, and Lu Ken rolled up his sleeves and said:

"But there's no need to worry, just watch me."

He then landed, listened carefully, and conversed with the surrounding trees for a while before moving forward for about a dozen li when he saw a kudzu vine entangled around a persimmon tree with bright yellow fruits hanging from it.

Lu Ken made a gesture, and the fruits hopped down one after another, buzzing with their stories. Lu Ken's face showed a smile as he turned and said:

"Fairy, the Tiger Demon has gone north."

"Good!"

Li Qinghong praised, taking a look around. The yellow persimmon tree rustled its leaves, and as Lu Ken listened for a moment, he smiled and said:

"She says she has been cultivating her spiritual nature for thirty-seven years and beseeches the fairy to spare her life, not wanting her hundred years of hard work to be destroyed in vain..."

At first, Li Qinghong had intentions of transplanting the persimmon tree to the Spirit Mountains. But upon hearing this, she paused, slightly astonished:

"To possess such a high level of spiritual nature! Taoist Fellow can communicate with plants; how common are these kinds of Spiritual Wood?"

"Truly not common..."

Lu Ken expressed regret and softly said:

"What a pity... what use are they? She still needs thirty-seven more years to cultivate and become Qi Cultivation Spirit Root, and afterwards, several hundred years of life to become a Foundation Establishment Spirit Root... Lifetimes of being at the mercy of others are too long; having spiritual nature just adds more suffering."

Li Qinghong looked on and considered. Currently, the Li Family indeed did not value Fetal Breathing Spirit Roots highly, but Qi level was quite different. Thus, she said softly:

"Then we shall come back in thirty-seven years."

With that, she lifted her hand, and a small Array Plate flew out, landing in front of the tree, raising a small Fetal Breathing Illusion Formation to envelop it. With a flip of her delicate hand, she inserted three Spirit Stones, enough to support it for many years.

Lu Ken stroked his beard while watching. Li Qinghong smiled and said:

"The times are tough, and I may not be able to wait thirty-seven years, but the future generations of my Li Family will come."

"The fairy's fortune is profound, Zifu is within reach, you are being too modest," said Lu Ken, shaking his head. The two of them continued on their way, flying through the wind, asking and listening until they reached a small and low mountain. Lu Ken looked around and said softly:

"That's right; it should be here."

Li Qinghong directly asked:

"Taoist Fellow, how do you plan to deal with it?"

Lu Ken said:

"Just afraid he will run. It will be very difficult to catch up then. Although you and I can both fly swiftly on our Immortal Foundations, the Tiger Demon's 'Furious Ghost Yin' won't be slow either."