Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2138 1539: Luck

Fang Weidong wished to avoid such a course of action if at all possible. After all, a significant risk was involved. Should their luck falter and a formidable cultivator appear, they might not be as fortunate, escaping with only their spiritual items lost, but their lives intact.

However, necessity dictated this path; the recent losses were too substantial. A method to recuperate as much as possible was imperative, or their future cultivation journey would become immensely arduous.

A lack of resources means no advancement. This principle, applicable to mortals, held even more severe consequences for them!

"Who exactly are those two individuals?"

Before their departure, this question occupied his thoughts.

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Having already departed from the battleground, Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang halted their progress atop a desolate, remote mountain. Their objective: to inventory the spiritual objects recently acquired.

Yet, prior to that, Fu Chengguang voiced the inquiry lingering in his mind: "Fellow Daoist, might I inquire why you were so insistent on concluding the skirmish swiftly?"

"I perceived that the Earth Immortal cultivator we encountered had begun to harbor suspicions about our identities. I feared he might deduce the truth, prompting my urgency for a swift withdrawal."

"I comprehend!"

As for refraining from dispatching the Earth Immortal to safeguard the secret realm's confidentiality, Li Zhirui primarily sought to circumvent entanglement with karma.

Furthermore, once they exited the secret realm, there was a high probability they would never cross paths with him again.

Even if a future encounter occurred, identification would be improbable, given their current use of disguises and extensive protective measures.

"What are Fellow Daoist's plans moving forward?" queried Fu Chengguang.

Li Zhirui contemplated for a moment before responding, "We shall continue exploring within the secret realm, seeking further opportunities."

The rationale behind not proceeding directly to the secret realm's exit portal to await its opening stemmed from the apprehension of potential conflict erupting there. Arriving prematurely could inadvertently draw them into the fray.

"Very well!"

This proposition aligned perfectly with his own desires, and he declared with enthusiasm, "Let us proceed with dividing the spiritual objects now."

Li Zhirui promptly declined this suggestion without hesitation: "I took no part in the actions during this engagement. Those spoils belong entirely to Fellow Daoist; there is no need to share them with me."

"Then, how about this arrangement."

Observing his steadfast resolve, Fu Chengguang shifted his approach, proposing, "I shall not divide the spiritual objects with Fellow Daoist. Instead, I propose an exchange: I will offer the cultivation methods obtained from those cultivators in return for the one you acquired from the Earth Immortal. How does that sound? By this calculation, I am still receiving the more advantageous end of the bargain."

While the value of Earth Immortal cultivation methods significantly surpassed those of Human Immortals, considering the involvement of a dozen Human and Individual Immortals, it was plausible that one among them possessed a unique and uncommon technique.

Consequently, Li Zhirui discerned that despite the phrasing, the underlying intention was compensation. At this juncture in their discussion, refusal was no longer an option, and he conveyed his appreciation: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist."

"It is a mutually beneficial arrangement; no thanks are necessary."

Through their collaborative efforts, all the jade slips were swiftly duplicated, and the exchange was completed.

Indeed, within the collection of jade slips, several cultivation methods were discovered that were on par with ordinary Earth Immortal techniques.

Among the scriptures, a particular text titled the "Supreme Mysterious Sky Clear Heart Dao Scripture" captured his attention. A mere cursory glance elicited a reaction from his cultivation realm, causing it to subtly yet perceptibly pulsate.

"Fellow Daoist, if this continues, I fear I will not know the extent of karma I shall eventually owe you." He remarked with a wry smile.

"You fret unnecessarily, Fellow Daoist. Had you not provided me with the purification lotus seeds to cleanse my body of the outer realm's lingering aura, how could I have reaped these rewards? I might still be in hiding, evading the pursuit of this realm's cultivators."

Fu Chengguang stated solemnly, "In terms of karma, Fellow Daoist, you have displayed immense kindness towards me, a grace that saved my life. Such profound karma is entirely justified."

Li Zhirui harbored no desire to accrue karma, and neither did Fu Chengguang.

However, due to certain past circumstances, he found himself burdened with an excessive amount of karma, compelling him to seize every subsequent opportunity to atone for it.

Upon hearing Fu Chengguang's words, Li Zhirui instantly recognized his oversight! He had been solely focused on his own sentiments and perspectives, failing to consider that Fu Chengguang, much like himself, also wished to avoid accumulating karma or incurring debts of gratitude.

Thus, his preceding actions, such as the necessity of finding a Heavenly Immortal-grade spiritual object to compensate Li Zhirui, became entirely understandable.

"The fault lies with me. I shall be more mindful in the future and avoid placing Fellow Daoist in such predicaments." He expressed, his tone tinged with slight apology.

"No need to fret. It is also my error for failing to articulate the root cause upfront, thereby leading to confusion."

"Hahahaha..."

With these words exchanged, they met each other's eyes and erupted into laughter.

Having dispelled the needless misunderstandings that clouded their interaction, their bond noticeably strengthened.

Following a brief respite, the duo resumed their journey, traversing the secret realm with the ardent hope of discovering spiritual treasures, or perhaps, being discovered by them.

Truthfully, they entertained the notion of a fortuitous discovery, an undiscovered, invaluable spiritual object hidden away in some obscure recess of the secret realm.

Yet, contrary to the more plausible former scenario, the latter, seemingly outlandish possibility, actually materialized!

Indeed, a spiritual object found them!

On one particular day, Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang, engaged in their customary exploration of the secret realm for fortunate encounters, were abruptly assailed by a cultivator at the Earth Immortal stage.