Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Having left Li Xiuyuan's cave abode, Lin Tianming and his two companions walked together toward their respective dwellings.

Along the way, Lin Tianming and Hu Yuan chatted as they walked, discussing the topic of departing from Yuyao City.

"Daoist Hu, the great battle has ended, and everyone is free to leave now; what are your plans going forward?"

"If Daoist Hu plans to return to Qianchuan Market, would you care to join me on the journey?" Lin Tianming inquired.

Hearing this, Li Xiuyuan smiled helplessly and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to decline your kind offer this time, Lin."

"Oh?"

Lin Tianming was somewhat surprised and promptly asked with curiosity, "Does Daoist Hu perhaps have some other plans?"

Hu Yuan chuckled and then began to explain.

"As a loose cultivator, I can truly say I have no ties or obligations!"

"In the past, I have lived around Qianchuan Market for so long that I've grown tired of it."

"With more than two years left until the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm opens, I want to go to the area around Dragon Mountain Market to train and see if I can break through to the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Realm in one fell swoop."

"If I'm fortunate enough to succeed, then when I enter the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm, I'll also have a greater chance of surviving."

Hearing this detailed explanation, Lin Tianming did not insist any further.

In his opinion, Hu Yuan's plan for travel was both decisive and correct.

After all, once one had reached the Foundation Establishment Ninth Level, the increase in spiritual power was incredibly limited; only by experiencing life-and-death trials or cultivating one's state of mind while traversing the world could one hope to achieve the Great Perfection Realm.

Reflecting on these thoughts, Lin Tianming chuckled and then said, "In that case, I won't try to keep you."

"In a few days, I too will be leaving Yuyao City. I plan to return to Qianchuan Market first and go from there."

"As such, the next time I might see Daoist Hu could very well be in two years!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Yuan stopped walking and nodded.

Then, looking at the cave in front of him, he pondered for a moment before saying, "Hmm... this is the place!"

No sooner had he spoken than Hu Yuan slapped his storage bag, took out the Blood Crow Fruit that Li Xiuyuan had gifted, and handed it to Lin Tianming.

"Before we part, this Blood Crow Fruit is a token of my goodwill, presented to you, Lin!"

"I hope that in two years, you can reach the Foundation Establishment Seventh Level, and when the time comes for venturing into the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm, we can continue to cooperate."

Upon hearing this, and taking a closer look at the Blood Crow Fruit which was within arm's reach, Lin Tianming quickly began to refuse.

"Daoist Hu, this Blood Crow Fruit is beneficial for enhancing your cultivation; I'm afraid I can't accept it!"

Seeing Lin Tianming's refusal, Hu Yuan feigned a persuasive tone.

"Hehe... As you're aware, at my level of cultivation, the benefits from this single Blood Crow Fruit will likely be extremely limited!"

"Given this, if I were to consume the fruit, it wouldn't yield its maximum effect, and that would be quite a waste!"

"How... How could I accept this?"

Lin Tianming appeared troubled and quickly began to refuse.

Seeing Lin Tianming's resolute attitude, Hu Yuan felt slightly embarrassed, but then he shifted the conversation.

"Please don't be formal, Lin. I'm not forcing this fruit upon you!"

"I happen to need a Second Order Late-Stage Demon Beast's inner core, and the Sword Spirit Tiger's inner core that you possess is just right. How about we trade?"

After hearing this, Lin Tianming hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement to the trade.

He knew in his heart that although the Sword Spirit Tiger's inner core and the Blood Crow Fruit had similar value, the Blood Crow Fruit was more significant in effect and its potential value was higher.

Hu Yuan's offer to trade was also a way of giving himself a way to retreat and was meant to help Lin Tianming.

But after Hu Yuan had gone to such lengths, if Lin Tianming were to still refuse his generosity, it would show a complete lack of appreciation.

Soon, Lin Tianming took out the Sword Spirit Tiger's inner core and completed the exchange with Hu Yuan.

Subsequently, the two men bowed with clasped hands to each other and then turned around and departed in their respective directions.

Back in his cave dwelling, Lin Tianming sat in the reception room with Qin Xi, chatting idly over tea.

Both wore rosy complexions and appeared to be in good spirits.

"Fairy Qin, I intend to refine the Blood Crow Fruit before leaving Yuyao City and then head back to Qianchuan Market from there!"

Hearing this, Qin Xi nodded and replied, "I have no obligations and no plans for the near future. Whatever is convenient for you, Lin, is fine by me. I have no objections."

After she spoke, Qin Xi took out the Blood Crow Fruit and handed it to Lin Tianming.

Seeing her do this, Lin Tianming did not immediately take it but asked with puzzlement, "What do you mean by this, Fairy Qin?"

"Li only gave me one because we claimed to be brother and sister to the outside world. Otherwise, with my level of cultivation, it's unlikely I would have received one."

"In a way, I was also riding on your coattails. Now that I'm returning it to its rightful owner, it's only right."

Upon hearing this, Lin Tianming frowned and immediately began to refuse.

"Fairy Qin, please keep it. I have two Blood Crow Fruits, and I fear that the effects will diminish significantly with the consumption of a third."

"Since that's the case, there's no need for you to be so discerning. Just refine it with integrity and focus on enhancing your cultivation!"

Seeing Lin Tianming's firm stance and the non-negotiable tone in his voice, Qin Xi nodded reluctantly.

At that moment, Qin Xi put away the Blood Crow Fruit and her eyes covertly sought Lin Tianming once more, stirring an inexplicable flutter in her heart, which caused a blush to appear on her face.

Lin Tianming turned his gaze away, and as their eyes met, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Lin Tianming abruptly dropped a sentence and directly left the reception room, heading toward the training room.