Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 770: Year 640
Previously on Family Management Game In Immortal Continent...
Li Wei felt a sense of bewilderment as he observed how seamlessly Li Dalong had integrated into the life of the Underworld.
This youth had humble beginnings as a mere hunter and farmer. Even the acquisition of the Heaven-Piercing Coffin hadn't initially stripped him of his normalcy.
He had once served as the steadfast Family Head for the Li clan within the Azure Cloud Region. However, a single journey into the Netherworld had triggered a transformation so profound that Li Wei remained stunned for a long time.
Watching him evolve into this persona just to secure more resources, Li Wei was uncertain whether to view this change as a blessing or a misfortune.
Eventually, Li Wei inquired about the current state of the "Underworld," as it was his first encounter with such a realm.
“This child is not certain either,” Li Dalong replied, shaking his head.
“The reason I sought out this domain was because Brother Tianye from the Ghost Eye Sect once unsealed the ‘Gates of the Underworld.’ Furthermore, after I achieved official status, I gained a technique for summoning from the Netherworld.
I had Yaowen investigate the ancient texts, which eventually guided me to these lands. However, there is no established order here; instead, it is overrun by countless evil ghosts warring over territory.”
“Oh, I almost forgot. Every so often, a few monks arrive shouting ‘Until hell is empty, I vow not to become a Buddha,’ only to throw their lives away.”
Upon hearing this, Li Wei could only drop the subject.
There were numerous locations within the game world that remained a mystery to both him and his descendants.
The Underworld aside, even their knowledge of the Azure Dynasty—where they had resided for centuries—seemed to represent only the tip of the iceberg.
After advising Li Dalong to remain cautious, he exited the game world to continue his own travels.
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[Year 631: Your descendant, Li Yuanshang, has successfully founded the Li Clan Chamber of Commerce within the Imperial Capital.
The family’s guest retainer, Daoist Shanchen, manages the establishment, while Wang Jinhu, the newly appointed Sect Master of the Heavenly Light Sect, acts as the Chamber’s protector.]
[The Li Clan Chamber of Commerce in the Imperial Capital functions as the primary enterprise for the Li Branch Family residing there.
It deals in ‘Face-Preserving Pills’ and ‘Yang-Boosting Elixir’ crafted by Li Yaoqing, alongside rare seafood and crabs harvested by the Crab Demon Clan from the Southern Sea of the Azure Cloud Prefecture.
Acquired Traits: Fortune-Sniffing Merchant, Silver-Tongued Negotiator.]
[During that year, a massive quantity of Spirit Stones was utilized to acquire one hundred thousand corpses of the Wu Clan from Shadowfell and Duskwild Prefectures.
These were offered to the Old Ancestor, Li Dalong, in the Underworld, significantly aiding his military campaigns and earning his deep gratitude.]
[Your descendant, Li Yuanshang, has used True Fire to incinerate Spirit Stones as a ritual offering to you.]
“...”
Li Wei’s Divine Soul entered the game world, only to find a stout man draped in gold and silver standing arrogantly with hands on his hips, burning Spirit Stones for amusement inside the Ancestral Hall.
This brat was the grandson of Li Xinnian, Li Yuanshang, and he looked every bit the part of a wealthy merchant.
Behind him stood four other youths of the Li family line.
Li Yuanshang was undeniably the most calculating and sharp-witted among them, bearing a striking resemblance to Li Xinnian; he flourished even in the competitive environment of the Imperial Capital.
The residents of the capital had even begun referring to his lineage as the “Merchant Li Family.”
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[Year 640]
[Your descendant, Li Yaozu, travels the world. His reputation as the “Ring-Snatching Maniac” has spread far and wide.
He declined an offer to serve as an Elder for the “Sacred Sword Pavilion,” the home of the Heavenly Star Sword Saint, which infuriated the Pavilion Master.
A duel ensued before the Sword Pavilion. In front of all the disciples, he decapitated the Pavilion Master’s hair crown with a single, swift strike.
He was subsequently allowed to meditate within the Sword Pavilion’s Sword Domain for a decade before taking his leave with a carefree attitude.]
[After ten years of seeking his Dao Heart within the Sword Domain, sword intent has become ingrained in his very bones. Cultivated Earth-rank Sword Technique: Trickster Flashstrike]
[He saturates the Domain with sword intent, manipulating the Sword Intent of Heaven and Earth to confuse the enemy’s vision, Divine Soul, Domain, and spiritual power, before executing them with a single blow while they are distracted.]
“...”
The swordsman drifted along on his flying sword, hands tucked into his sleeves; Li Yaozu truly embodied the image of a modern Sword Immortal. However, observing Li Yaozu’s stern and dignified expression, Li Wei’s lip couldn't help but twitch.
The moment he saw the “Trickster Flashstrike” technique, he was instantly reminded of the “Sword Technique” Li Yaozu had practiced centuries ago.
That specific skill had been designed solely to blind opponents. Even after reaching the pinnacle of the Divinity Transformation realm, Li Yaozu remained just as cunning and underhanded as ever.
“Old Ancestor!”
That evening, Li Yaozu knelt in prayer before Li Wei’s memorial tablet.
“This child has heard that the younger members of our clan are starting their own ventures.
I have spent many years imbuing these blades with multiple strands of sword intent.
Within this spirit artifact are the spoils I have gathered over the years, items taken from the Master of the Sword Pavilion, and the ‘Swords’ forged from my own Sword Dao.”
[Your descendant, Li Yaozu, has delivered a vast hoard of Spirit Stones and resources.]
Among the tributes, the tiny swords hovering inside the storage ring drew Li Wei’s gaze.
These were the hidden trump cards Li Yaozu had prepared for the younger generation; each blade was no larger than a finger.
[Hidden Edge Sword: Infused with the sword intent of Li Yaozu. By injecting spiritual power, one can instantly trigger the Hidden Edge Sword Intent. A top-tier hidden weapon.]
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[In his downtime, your descendant Li Yaotie commanded Jin Yu, the Sect Master of the Artifact Sect, to clandestinely forge “Ice-Fire Demon Puppets,” with strengths ranging from the Golden Core to the Nascent Soul stage.]
[These constructs harness the conflicting powers of ice and fire. During combat, these elements can be made to collide, triggering a powerful self-destruction.]
“Old Ancestor, look at these new spirit puppets I have crafted!”
Taking a break from their refining duties, Li Yaotie and Li Yaoqing stood in the Ancestral Hall, their faces beaming as they shared their progress with the Old Ancestor.
Li Yaotie rubbed his large, bald scalp, looking immensely pleased with himself.
“These puppets were built using the residual mana from the Power of Rules you provided, combined with the flames of the Heavenly Fire Divine Tree!”
“The feet of these puppets are also imbued with wind-attribute mana, making it nearly impossible for anyone of the same cultivation level to outrun them.
If someone fights an Ice-Fire Demon Puppet, they get blown up; if they try to flee, they get blown up anyway.”
He couldn't hide his pride; this was the ultimate realization of the inspiration he had drawn from the “Star-Seeking Spirit-Seeker” the Old Ancestor had sent him previously.
Regrettably, a shortage of materials containing the power of Rules meant they couldn't be produced in large numbers.
“Excellent, excellent,” Li Wei replied, feeling deeply satisfied.
Then, Li Yaoqing revealed a spirit pill in her palm. The pill looked quite plain and lacked any noticeable aura.
“Old Ancestor, I call this the ‘Breath-Holding Pill.’ Once swallowed, the user appears to be completely deceased.
If the clan children find themselves in a situation they cannot escape, they can simply play dead.”
Having said this, Li Yaoqing stood tall with her chest puffed out, silently congratulating herself on her cleverness; she had finally surpassed her third brother.
Old Third’s Ice-Fire Demon Puppets required a fight and might not kill the foe, but playing dead resolved the issue entirely.
Hmph!
After a brief pause, Li Yaoqing added, “Tianyue and Xinghuo are constantly on the front lines. It’s a perilous place, so they definitely need these.”
“...” Li Wei was lost for words.
Generals leading their troops by playing dead... I'll thank you on behalf of their soldiers.
Nevertheless, the [Breath-Holding Pill] did have its clear advantages.
[Breath-Holding Pill: Rank 6 Spirit Pill. Upon ingestion, the user’s physical body, Divine Soul, and spiritual power enter a state of “dissipation.” Even high-level heavenly secrets techniques will fail to detect them.]