Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 146

Chapter 146: Strange Things, I Think I’m Unlucky

. After Cao Shaolin’s death ,

the feud between the Cao and Zheng families continued, intensifying.

Cao Zhengxiong, the Cao family’s patriarch, had repeatedly attacked Qinghe Market, each time causing a commotion.

Although things have calmed down considerably these days, the question lingered on everyone’s mind: who had killed Cao Shaolin?

The

Zheng and Cao family members, as well as countless independent cultivators within and outside of Qinghe Market, all wanted to know the answer.

The Cao family believed the Zheng family was responsible.

The Zheng family, however, believed Cao Shaolin’s brazen behavior likely provoked a passing powerful individual.

Even Zheng Qingqing had once shared this belief.

Until today,

she received unbelievable news from Li Changan.

“It was you!”

Zheng Qingqing had long known that Li Changan preferred to conceal some of his strength.

She also suspected that Zheng Jinbao’s death was related to him.

However,

no matter how well Li Changan concealed his abilities, he was unlikely to be a match for Cao Shaolin!

In Zheng Qingqing’s eyes,

Li Changan was still only at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Originally, the Thousand Faces Divine Art, which Li Changan used to alter his aura, couldn’t deceive cultivators one major realm higher than his own.

But later on, he gained a wealth of skills, acquiring numerous aura-altering spells and treasures. Now, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator couldn’t discern his true level.

“Fellow Daoist Li, did you really kill him?”

Zheng Qingqing asked in a serious tone, her eyes fixed on Li Changan’s face.

Li Changan remained expressionless and nodded.

“Miss, why would I lie to you? Cao Shaolin truly died at my hands.”

“Could it be that you’ve already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining?”

Zheng Qingqing examined Li Changan closely, as if trying to discern his true level.

If not,

how could Li Changan have killed Cao Shaolin?

His apparent strength was such that he couldn’t even defend himself against Cao Shaolin.

“Miss, with my low-grade spiritual roots, how could I possibly have reached the ninth level of Qi Refining by now?”

Li Changan shook his head slightly, forcing a wry smile.

“I simply stumbled upon a treasure at a trade fair. It’s from a secret realm and can only be used once, but it unleashes power approaching that of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

“Oh? Fellow Daoist Li, you’ve had such an opportunity?”

“Yes.”

Li Changan had already prepared several plot twists.

Any one of them would have been enough to fool him. After all

, his own strength was indeed too weak, and it seemed impossible for him to defeat Cao Shaolin head-on.

“That day, I was out hunting a demon beast to obtain its essence. Unfortunately, I ran into Cao Shaolin, who was cultivating in the mountains…” Li Changan recounted   his story

slowly, his voice steady and unmistakable.   He had no intention of killing Cao Shaolin.   However, Cao Shaolin pursued him relentlessly, going too far, and determined to take his life. He had   no choice   but to use the secret treasure.   The power of the artifact, approaching that of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, was no match for Cao Shaolin’s defensive treasures.   ”Cao Shaolin was overconfident, thinking he could easily defeat me. Therefore, he wasn’t on guard, allowing me to strike with one strike.”   Li Changan’s story was calm.   But Su Yuyan and the others felt a sense of danger.   A lowly cultivator, facing the Foundation Establishment Seed of a Foundation Establishment family, how dangerous would that be?   If Li Changan hadn’t obtained that secret treasure, he would most likely   have died in some unknown mountain forest by now.   ”Brother Li, your journey has been truly difficult.”   Su Yuyan sighed softly, feeling distressed.   She had long heard her master say that   the path of a free cultivator   was far more difficult than that of a sect disciple.

In the world of immortal cultivation, the vast majority of independent cultivators never reach a natural end of life, nearly all perishing in the constant battles.

For the merest chance, they could sacrifice their lives.

“Whatever, as long as I’m alive, that’s all that matters,”

Li Changan smiled, his attitude positive.

“After killing Cao Shaolin, I feared retaliation from the Cao family’s foundation-building ancestor, so I kept quiet. The Zheng family has suffered greatly for me. I   hope you’ll forgive me, young lady.”

“It’s nothing,” Zheng Qingqing   shrugged. The Cao family has always coveted the Zheng family.   Even if Cao Shaolin hadn’t died, they would have found an excuse to attack them.   Cao Shaolin, while arrogant, had the resources to be so. If he hadn’t died, he would likely have successfully established his foundation by now.   Li Changan’s actions effectively eliminated a future formidable enemy for the Zheng family!   The Zheng family should be grateful to him.   Moreover, if it weren’t for the Zheng family, Li Changan wouldn’t have been targeted by Cao Shaolin.   Ultimately,   the Zheng family should bear the brunt of this!   ”Fellow Daoist Li, you risked your life to eliminate a formidable enemy for our Zheng family. We owe you this.”   Zheng Qingqing handed over a jade pendant.   This was a communication artifact she had obtained in the secret realm.   There were two of these jade pendants.   She held one, and Li Changan held another, allowing them to communicate at any time.   ”Fellow Daoist Li, refine this jade pendant and carry it with you at all times. If Cao Shaolong or Cao Zhengxiong attacks you, notify me immediately.”   ”Okay, thank you, Miss!”   Li Changan thanked her, took the jade pendant, and refined it.   This is far superior to the jade token Pei Yingyao gave her; it can be used continuously.   Off to the side,   Su Yuyan’s nose wrinkled slightly as she pulled a stack of life-saving second-level talismans from her storage bag.   ”Brother Li, take these!”   ”Yuyan, you haven’t established your foundation yet. These talismans will be useful to you,”   Li Changan shook his head, refusing to accept them.   He was a second-level talisman master himself, and his storage bag was overflowing with second-level talismans.   But Su Yuyan insisted, insisting on having him serve.   Her eyes welled up as she spoke softly, “Brother Li, what if Cao Shaolong suddenly attacks and Senior Zheng can’t get there in time? These talismans will at least buy you some time.”   ”Okay.”   Seeing her insistence, Li Changan couldn’t refuse anymore and accepted some of the talismans.   Then,   he asked a question that had been lingering in his mind.   ”When I killed Cao Shaolin, there was no one else present. How did Cao Shaolong know it was me? Could there be a special connection between them?”   Su Yuyan and the others paused in thought.   After a moment,   Jiang Yuerong hesitated, then spoke softly.   ”Fellow Daoist Li, I once read about a similar story in an ancient book in the library. It tells of a pair of brothers. After the younger brother was killed, the older brother dreamed of his own murder.”   ”How could such a bizarre thing happen?”   Li Changan was surprised.   Such things rarely occur.   If he ran into him, it would be his bad luck.   Afterwards,   everyone discussed it and felt that this was the case.   After all, Cao Shaolin had said before his death that they were brothers with a common purpose.   …   That evening,   Su Yuyan left with Jiang Yuerong.   She secretly made up her mind to build her foundation as soon as possible and then find an opportunity to eliminate Cao Shaolong!   (End of this chapter)