After making arrangements for the Lingshi Mine and Lingzhi, Li Changqing also talked about some general development plans for the family.
Then he stopped, glanced at everyone, took out a jade box sealed with a forbidden talisman from the storage bag, and said:
"This object is the Star Soul Fruit that Xuangang obtained in the Ten Thousand Stars Islands. It can be regarded as another sacred object for the family."
When the Star Soul Fruit was revealed from the opened jade box, an unparalleled fragrance instantly filled the entire top of Taiqiu Mountain.
The other elders of the family were all attracted by it, just like the first time they saw the ghost fruit tree.
But after just showing it to everyone, Li Changqing put it away again, and then handed it to Li Changji beside him.
Li Changji took it with some doubts, and then Li Changqing looked around at everyone and said:
"I have accumulated enough over the years. After today, I will officially retreat to the realm of golden elixir."
When Li Qinghuan heard this, he hesitated and said:
"Uncle Five."
Li Changqing turned his head:
"Um?"
"Since the family now has Bai Yuetan and the Star Soul Fruit, why don't Fifth Uncle wait for us to find an alchemist and refine the liquid condensation pill before we can break through? This will undoubtedly make it easier to break through."
A smile appeared at the corner of Li Changqing's mouth, then he raised his right hand slightly and said:
"The Bai Yuetan has not bloomed yet and cannot be used as medicine. I don't know when the condensation elixir can be refined... Don't worry, since I have made preparations for seclusion, what about the golden elixir realm?"
There is still some certainty.”
Li Qinghuan hesitated and wanted to say something else, but Li Changqing raised his hand to stop him.
"I have made a decision. The Star Soul Fruit will be kept by Chang Ji for the time being. After the Bai Yuetan blooms, I will look for opportunities to refine the liquid condensation pill. If I fail to break through this time, I will not take it again when the time comes.
Not too late."
Seeing that the clan leader had made a decision, everyone had no choice but to obey. However, Li Changji on the side held the jade box containing the Star Soul Fruit and looked at the fifth brother Li Changqing with a somewhat complicated look in his eyes.
He seemed to want to say something, but in the end he couldn't.
...
The raw spiritual stone ore piled on the top of the mountain, as well as many spiritual plant materials, have been packed in the storage bags brought by Li Changji from the Shanggong Hall.
The flat land on the top of Taiqiu Mountain became empty again, and several people talked about other matters.
From the conversations with other tribesmen, Li Xuangang learned that within a year before he participated in the Ten Thousand Stars Islands operation, the fifth uncle obtained a foundation-building pill from the Xianyuan Sect.
At that time, the family placed the ownership of the Foundation Building Pill between the sixth uncle Li Qingshu and the thirteenth uncle Li Qingtian.
In the end, it was Uncle Thirteen who collected the family's contributions in exchange for this Foundation Building Pill.
However, the sixth uncle Li Qingshu also accumulated experience for a long time. When the thirteenth uncle Li Qingtian chose to retreat, he also chose to retreat to achieve breakthroughs.
However, in the end, the thirteenth uncle Li Qingtian failed to break the mirror, while the sixth uncle Li Qingshu, who did not take the foundation-building pill, succeeded in building the foundation.
Both of their retreats took place before Li Changqing left Taiqiu Mountain, so when Li Changqing saw that Li Qingshu was already in the foundation-building stage, he asked Li Changji about Li Qingtian's situation.
...
After everyone had finished talking, Li Changqing finally spoke:
"After the 1.3 million spiritual stones are polished, you will set aside 900,000 spiritual stones in Changji."
"If I succeed in breaking through, the family will use this spiritual stone to upgrade the spiritual veins to the fourth level. If not...then we will make other plans when the time comes."
"But during my retreat, the remaining 400,000 spirit stones will be used for family consumption. Changzhi can be tilted a little more appropriately!"
Li Changji nodded and agreed.
Li Changqing continued:
"In addition, I left Qingyang in Wanxingfang City. After the teleportation array in Donghaifang City was opened, I sent several tribesmen to assist him. The resources invested in the early stage were also taken from these 400,000 spirit stones.
, if it’s not enough, then reduce some other places. As for what to do specifically, it’s up to you when the time comes!”
Li Changji put away the jade box in his hand and replied in a calm tone again:
"Long season knows!"
Seeing this, Li Changqing nodded to him, then called Li Xuangang over, took out four storage bags from his waist, and handed them to him.
"Since I'm going to be in seclusion next, Xuan Gang, you'd better go to the library to take a look at these four storage bags. It's best to find a way to open them. If not, then just leave them and wait for me.
Let’s talk about it after we get out of quarantine.”
Li Xuangang took the storage bag, glanced down, and said:
"Fifth uncle, don't worry!"
...
After Li Xuangang returned to his original position, Li Changqing suddenly looked at Li Qinghuan and said:
"How is the investigation into the Zhao family's affairs in Wutongshan?"
Li Qinghuan handed over:
"Fifth Uncle, I found some clues about this matter, but the specific situation was not found out. Later, when Qing Shui came back, he took over this task from me. Therefore, Qing Shui is now investigating that line."
Li Changqing narrowed his eyes and whispered to himself:
"Clear water?"
But he immediately returned to normal and said:
"Since Qing Shui wants to investigate, let him investigate!"
"But the family shop in Wujiangfang City is short of manpower. Qing Huan, you will go over there and watch next. Pay attention to cooperating with Qing Jing and pay more attention to things in Hengduanfang City."
"for example......"
Speaking of this, Li Changqing used voice transmission, and Li Xuangang and the others did not know what specific instructions he gave to Li Qinghuan.
But since the fifth uncle chose to use voice transmission, he naturally had his reasons, and the rest of the people did not explore what he actually said.
When the transmission ended, Li Qinghuan also clasped his fists, saying that he would complete the task.
...
As for Li Qingshu, who has newly entered the realm of foundation building, Li Changqing's arrangement is simple. After he has stabilized his realm, he will send various spiritual stones needed for the repair of the treasure ship to Li Changzhi by Hessen flying boat, and he also leaves behind
There, he assisted him in repairing the treasure ship.
...
By the time it was getting dark, Li Changqing had basically told all the family elders present what the family needed to pay attention to during his retreat.
After confirming that there were no more omissions, everyone bid farewell to Li Changqing and left from the top of the mountain.
Li Xuangang greeted the other clan members, put the four storage bags back on his waist, and then walked towards the family's meritorious service hall.
However, Li Xuanyuan, who was ranked thirteenth in the Xuan generation, called him, caught up with him, and walked side by side with him.
Li Xuangang was a little confused. He turned his head and looked at the other party with a little doubt in his eyes.
Afterwards, the two elders of the Xuan generation of the Li family walked down the mountain together!
...
At the top of Taiqiu Mountain, Li Changqing did not immediately enter the cave for retreat. Instead, he came to the edge of the top of the mountain and looked at the sea of clouds outside.
After waiting for a moment, a breeze blew by, and Li Changji's figure left and returned.
Li Changqing seemed to have guessed that he would come, so he was not surprised at all at this time.
Li Changji, on the other hand, took a few steps forward and stood on the right back of Li Changqing as he had done for many years before, looking at the sea of clouds outside the top of Taiqiu Mountain.
The two were silent for a long time, neither of them spoke, and the only sound in their ears was the whistling wind coming from outside the mountain.
Finally, Li Changji couldn't help but said:
"Fifth brother, actually the refining of the Liquid Condensation Pill has already begun. It will take at most one year to obtain the finished pill!"
Li Changqing did not turn to look at him, but said softly:
"I've already made a plan, so you don't need to persuade me anymore."
Then, he turned his head and said in a somewhat serious tone:
"Don't reveal that Bai Yuetan has bloomed and was taken down by us."
"You will keep it and the Star Soul Fruit for now, and don't rush to send it to refine the liquid condensation pill. We will wait until someone in the clan breaks through to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage before making any plans."
Li Changji knew that Fifth Brother had already made up his mind and would not change it, so in the end he had to give up.
In fact, Bai Yuetan had already bloomed shortly after being brought back to Taiqiu Mountain by Li Changqing, but only he and Li Changji knew about this, and at that time he had asked the latter not to tell anyone about Bai Yuetan's blooming for the time being.
At that time, Li Changji was still a little confused and thought it was to prevent the news from being leaked and attracting outsiders to spy on him.
It wasn't until he heard what Fifth Brother Li Changqing said just now that he realized that it turned out that Fifth Brother had never thought of using Condensation Pill to break through the realm from the beginning.
There is no need for liquid condensation elixir... This is naturally not because Fifth Brother is confident enough to reach the golden elixir realm.
But he wanted to leave this opportunity to the rest of the tribe.
Seeing Li Changji's current thoughts, Li Changqing showed a smile, turned around and patted Li Changji's shoulder, and then helped him straighten the clothes around his neck.
This is something they only did when they were very young!
Li Changji was a little stunned, and then Li Changqing took back his hand and said:
"Uncle Qi left the family in my hands...the family declined, and I had no choice."
"But since I promised Uncle Qi, I should do something!"
"Chang Ji, this is an opportunity. If it goes well, maybe... two golden elixirs will appear in Taiqiu."
"Besides, you also know that the teleportation array in the Hengduan Mountains is about to be opened, and too many forces will flood in. It is difficult for a mere foundation-building family in the Taiqiu Li family to protect themselves from infringement."
Li Changji choked for a moment and just took out a storage bag from his waist and handed it over.
and said:
"Here are some elixirs that I have refined over the years, as well as some elixirs that my clan members collected from various cities. They may be useful during your breakthrough, Fifth Brother."
Li Changqing took it, then nodded towards Li Changji, comforting him in a calm and casual tone:
"Who said that without the Liquid Condensation Pill, you can't break through to the Golden Pill realm!"
Li Changji looked at him without speaking.
But Li Changqing took out a simple jade tube from his storage bag, handed it to Li Changji, and said:
"Here is an array called the Nine Spirits Panlong Formation. The family is not yet able to arrange it. You can keep it or put it on the second floor of the library... If the family has
With the spare spirit stones, you might as well reserve some more materials for the spirit transfer array."
Li Changji held the jade tube:
"Don't worry, Fifth Brother, I will take care of this matter!"
Immediately, Li Changqing looked at him again, wanting to give him some more instructions, but when he thought that he had already said everything he should say, he nodded to Li Changji, turned around and walked towards the cave where he was retreating, while the latter stood there and watched.
's back.
With a "bang", the cave was opened. Before stepping in, Li Changqing's raised steps suddenly paused. He turned his back to Li Changji and said the last words before retreating: