Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2102 1520: Refusal

"Junior has an urgent matter and requests an audience with the three Spirit Ancestors, Qingxuan, Qingpeng, and Qingcang, as well as the Yao Ancestor!"

Li Qingwen's figure soon appeared at the mountaintop, a place dedicated to the cultivation of the Heavenly Immortal Ancestors, and also the area with the most abundant Spiritual Energy in the family.

However, his request for an audience was not immediately met with a response, as the three were busy cultivating, and unless by chance, one generally had to wait for some time.

The wait could range from a few days to half a year, all depending on one's luck.

This time, Li Qingwen's luck was quite good, and in just a few days, he received a summons from Qingcang.

"Greetings, Spirit Ancestor."

Qingcang waved his hand and directly asked, "Speak, what's the urgent matter for which you've requested an audience?"

He then truthfully relayed the news that various factions planned to target the Cave Abyss Sect and that they had already privately contacted several Elders in the family.

At first, Qingcang's expression remained relatively normal, as he could understand the scheming thoughts of those factions, who merely wanted to take advantage of the Cave Abyss Sect's declining strength.

But upon hearing the latter part, his brow furrowed.

For some reason, he felt that something was not right about this matter, and a sense of foreboding settled in his heart.

"This matter likely has a problem!"

"Ah!?" Li Qingwen was taken aback, unable to comprehend why his Spirit Ancestor would say such a thing.

"If those factions truly wished to form an alliance with the family, they shouldn't be contacting the Elders privately; they should visit directly." Qingcang's face turned grim, but though he sensed something wrong, he couldn't pinpoint it.

At this moment, Li Qingwen also realized the oddness.

Indeed, if they truly intended to ally with the family against the Cave Abyss Sect, they shouldn't have contacted a few Elders privately!

Even if they wanted to avoid drawing attention, they should use those Elders to convey messages to the family, instead of being detected by him and then interrogated.

"This might be a trap targeting the family!"

As for who might be scheming...

It could be the Cave Abyss Sect, wary of the factions truly uniting, and thus planning to strike preemptively to eliminate potential threats; or it might be other factions wanting the Li family to be the vanguard, testing the Cave Abyss Sect's strength.

In any case, regardless of which scenario, it was not good news for the Li family!

Should they fall into the trap, at best, the Li family would suffer significant losses and be severely weakened; at worst, their Inheritance Method could be lost, plunging the family into a crisis of annihilation.

"Such a vicious and calculated plot!" Upon figuring it out, Li Qingwen grit his teeth and spoke, his eyes filled with fury.

"It seems that in the near future, tumult may arise in the coastal areas again. The family must be more cautious, not fall into others' schemes, and refrain from getting involved in this muddy water." Qingcang couldn't help but advise.

"Yes! The Spirit Ancestor's words, I will remember! I will also repeatedly remind all family members to act carefully and consider their actions thoroughly before proceeding."

At this moment, Li Qingwen felt a wave of relief, glad that he consulted the Spirit Ancestor's advice before moving forward; otherwise, the family might have truly fallen into a trap.

"Very well, during this period, we will take turns overseeing the family. Should anything arise that cannot be solved, seek us immediately!"

"Thank you, Spirit Ancestors, for your hard work."

"Go now."

Qingcang waved his hand, sending Li Qingwen back to the family hall.

"Alas! Truly a season of unrest!"

The sigh on the empty mountaintop was quickly swept away by the gentle breeze.

When Li Qingwen spoke to the Elders about the Spirit Ancestor Qingcang's decision not to make a move against the Cave Abyss Sect, they reacted with great surprise.

"Why would the Spirit Ancestor refuse? Is this not a good thing?" a certain Elder asked, puzzled.

He then explained Qingcang's reasoning and added, "For safety's sake, the family should not get involved in this."

After all, the Li family does not lack for Inheritance Methods, especially since Li Zhirui, before his transcendence, left several sets of Spiritual Objects and Spirit Seeds to the family. Hence, the Li family truly does not lack Spiritual Objects.

Previously, the idea of dealing with the Cave Abyss Sect seemed lucrative, especially with other factions involved; the family merely needed to assist, minimizing casualties.

Yet, if this supposed invitation was in fact a carefully laid trap by rival forces, the Li family would find themselves in a rather precarious predicament.

Upon hearing the Clan Leader's words, the assembled members, despite feeling that both Spirit Ancestor Qingcang and the Clan Leader might be worrying unnecessarily, could only resign themselves to the situation as it stood.

Several days later, a small contingent of Earth Immortals arrived under the cloak of secrecy.

"They have arrived!"

A Jade Slip, delivered by a clansman overseeing the protective Formation, was promptly activated by Li Qingwen, who then heard the relayed message. The communication spoke of impending crucial discussions and presented what seemed like an infallible strategy for obtaining coveted Spiritual Objects and cultivation Methods.

Despite the enticing proposal, Li Qingwen remained unperturbed. He merely instructed that the visitors be escorted to the Guest Welcoming Hall and informed them that he would join them shortly.

Li Qingwen's nonchalant attitude clearly indicated that he placed little importance on this particular meeting.

Had the matter been of great consequence, he would have undoubtedly hastened to offer a warm reception.

The fact that the guests were not immediately ushered into the hall, offered a simple pot of Spiritual Tea, and then left to wait on their own was, by any measure, peculiar and bordering on disrespectful.

The head of the Yumen He Family, himself an Earth Immortal, mused internally that this visit was unlikely to conclude with a positive outcome. Given the Li family's apparent lack of eagerness, their presence was clearly not desired, which cast a pall over the anticipated discussion.

After a considerable interval, Li Qingwen finally made his appearance, offering a perfunctory apology for the delay, though his demeanor betrayed no genuine remorse. "My apologies, my apologies, for keeping everyone waiting."

"Fellow Daoist Li, we understand the demands of managing your family's affairs."

"May we inquire as to the reason for your discreet arrival?" he asked, taking his seat.

"Fellow Daoist Li, we bear truly auspicious tidings for your esteemed family on this occasion."

One of the observing Earth Immortals, sensing Li Qingwen's directness, readily disclosed their purpose. "With the Cave Abyss Sect's might significantly diminished, they continue to hold dominion over vast tracts of resource-rich spiritual territory. Furthermore, they possess countless accumulated Spiritual Objects and Methods, all of considerable value!"

"Therefore, we propose that during this period of weakness for the Cave Abyss Sect, we should band together, strike decisively, and annihilate them. Should our endeavor prove successful, your family stands to gain an abundance of precious Spiritual Objects!"

"Indeed, as you say, Fellow Daoist, this is a commendable proposition, however..."

Li Qingwen offered a nod of agreement before subtly changing direction. "The crux of the matter is that our family's Elders are all currently immersed in secluded, intensive cultivation. Without the guidance of a Heavenly Immortal Ancestor leading our clansmen, I cannot feel assured in undertaking such a venture, and thus, I fear we must disappoint you all on this occasion."