I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life

Gongsun Zhi held a formidable weapon, which was not only powerful enough to deal with the five Nascent Soul level weaklings in front of him but could also make even those at the Divinity Transformation stage suffer. It was a protective talisman given to him by his mother.

Firstly, he was reluctant to use it because it reminded him of his mother.

Secondly, using it on a Nascent Soul cultivator felt like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

According to logic, the experts from the General’s Mansion should have arrived by now.

“Could it be… someone named Long is holding back my father?” Gongsun Zhi suddenly realized.

At that moment, a charming woman wearing a fiery red cloak appeared.

Simultaneously, the Spirit Soul Restriction set by the five black-clad individuals around him shattered, and he sensed the sedan chair behind him.

“How dare a mere half-demon interfere in our affairs?” The black-clad man glanced at Hong Luan, a strange expression flashing in his eyes.

If not for the task at hand, he would have liked to subdue this kind of half-demon under him.

Gongsun Zhi examined Hong Luan briefly, then focused on the sedan chair behind him.

Clearly, the young lord in the sedan chair was the owner of this half-demon.

“I ask my friend to lend a hand. I am willing to offer one hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones as a reward!” Gongsun Zhi first offered Hong Luan a slight smile, then clasped his fists towards the sedan chair behind him.

Although, by his senses, the young lord on the sedan chair was merely a small practitioner in Qi Cultivation, with one purple-eared half-demon only at Tier Four Early Stage, and the other petite half-demon at most at Tier Four Middle Stage, the fact that the opponent could have this fiery half-demon engage in the conflict showed they surely had some confidence.

In Central State, nurturing half-demons was a trend among nobles; going out without a half-demon would make one look less dignified.

Gongsun Zhi also wanted to raise half-demons, but his father resolutely forbade it.

One hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones could buy ten wood attribute Spirit Stones; Li Jizhou was very pleased, viewing it as an unexpected windfall.

Even without this reward, he would have intervened; firstly, Cyan Dome and Cang Huang both expressed their confidence, and secondly, it was necessary to win over the Grand General early for future competition over the throne.

Moreover, on the day he was crowned king, the Grand General’s gift of the “Grass Pheasant Geng Metal Sword Skill” was quite remarkable. Combined with the Cyan Emperor Creation Skill he practiced, its power was extraordinarily mighty, which was indeed considerate.

“Cang Huang!” Without hesitation, Li Jizhou nodded slightly towards Gongsun Zhi and immediately issued an order.

Upon receiving Li Jizhou’s command, Cang Huang—petite but full of brute strength—smiled innocently, then the entire half-demon transformed into a phantom.

“Boom!” In the next moment, a yellow shadow appeared behind one of the black-clad men, followed by a loud blast.

The black-clad man instantly turned into a mist of blood.

“Simply blew apart a Nascent Soul cultivator with pure physical strength!” The sudden change shocked everyone present.

A half-demon at Nascent Soul Middle Stage had such a formidable physique; surely she possessed an ancient barbarian bloodline!

“Clang~” Before the blood mist had dispersed, the sound of metal clanging resounded again.

A cyan sword shadow appeared abruptly carrying immense power.

In an instant, another black-clad Nascent Soul Early Stage practitioner perished, his physical body and Primordial Spirit destroyed!

“Monster! How dare you!” The black-clad leader gnashed his teeth in fury, never imagining there was another half-demon adept at concealing themselves in the shadows.

It was only once that sword appeared that he sensed the pressure of a Nascent Soul Late Stage.

For a moment, his eyes lit up, and a gold ray shot from his brow.

This was the Primordial Spirit Secret Skill, directly targeting Cyan Dome’s Primordial Spirit.

Half-demons couldn’t be compared to Human Race cultivators unless their bloodlines carried innate divine abilities related to the Divine Soul.

Especially for a cultivator like him who specialized in the Spirit Soul Secret Technique.

This strike, Primordial Spirit Slash, if it hit an ordinary Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator, could instantly sever their Spirit Soul.

Even a half-demon at Tier Four Late Stage without a special Spirit Soul Secret Skill couldn’t withstand this blow—a brief disorientation at worst, allowing him to use immense Magical Power to quickly slay their physical body.

At worst, their Primordial Spirit would be damaged, greatly reducing their ability to fight.

“Pop!”

Yet, at the next moment, about ready to launch a follow-up attack, the black-clad leader abruptly stopped.

His Primordial Spirit Slash was met with a vast Primordial Spirit Sea before Cyan Dome, vanishing like a stone into the sea without causing a ripple.

“Hehe~ Ah Zi sister, truly timely!” Hong Luan chuckled, the light on her brow dimming, teasingly lifting Sable’s chin, offering praise.

Sable had quickly sent Hong Luan a message right before the black-clad man launched the Primordial Spirit Slash.

Without hesitation, Hong Luan used her innate Spirit Soul Secret Skill, Primordial Spirit Sea, to protect Cyan Dome from the crisis.

“Explode and kill Hong Luan!” Sable’s ears spun as she sent another message.

Boom!

The fire dragon that the black-clad leader appeared to attack Cyan Dome with suddenly underwent a spatial shift, appearing in front of Hong Luan in the next moment.

Hong Luan’s bloodline divine abilities were based on Spirit Soul Charm Skill, with her Magical Power only barely stepping into Tier Four. If hit by this strong fire dragon from a Nascent Soul Late Stage, her body and Spirit Soul would perish in an instant.

Clang!

Fortunately, the four women had known each other for decades, more so since being given to Li Jizhou by the Jin family from a young age, so they were quite in sync.

Whenever Sable sensed danger and sent a message, the other three did not hesitate.

Cyan Dome, the moment Sable began to speak, had already shifted space to stand in front of Hong Luan; cyan sword qi flashed, turning the fire dragon into scattered sparks.

“Riiip!” Before the black-clad leader could process the shock of Cyan Dome’s reaction, he heard a scream.

Another Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioner, while engaged in combat with the petite yellow-furred half-demon, was attacked up close and subsequently torn apart, his Primordial Spirit turning into a stream of light as it attempted to escape.

“What a delicacy!” Cang Huang absorbed the vital essence into her mouth, expressing satisfaction.

Witnessing this scene, the black-clad leader hesitated no longer. With a flash of light in his hand, he quickly fled with the only remaining black-clad man.

Li Jizhou’s brows furrowed suddenly.

Regarding the four half-demons, his previous self showed no particular interest, but after awakening Innate Wisdom and gaining a detailed understanding, he was unaware of Cang Huang’s cannibalistic habits.

His expression turned dark as he called Cang Huang before him, holding her life token in hand, gradually exerting pressure.

“Ah! Master, spare me! Master, spare me!” Cang Huang clutched her head, rolling on the ground.

“Do not consume human flesh or blood, or face execution!” Li Jizhou stated, his expression more stern than ever.

“I dare not, I dare not!” Cang Huang quickly agreed.

Li Jizhou said no more, placing her into the Storage Ring.

His gaze then swept over the other three women.

The three women met Li Jizhou’s gaze, all shaking their heads one after another.

“Thank you, brother, for saving us. Here is ten thousand Spirit Stones; the remaining amount I will send for immediately!” Gongsun Zhi came forward with the remaining women to express gratitude.

Li Jizhou accepted the Spirit Stones casually, saying, “Cultivators who’ve gone astray must be eradicated by all.”

“May I ask your name, brother?” Gongsun Zhi sensed even more clearly at close range, confirming that Li Jizhou was truly just a minor cultivator yet to enter Foundation Establishment.

Yet the more he understood this, the less he dared underestimate Li Jizhou.

A minor Qi Cultivation adept possessed four Tier Four half-demons, controlling them entirely.

The scene earlier where Li Jizhou reprimanded Cang Huang was quite clear to him.

“Hehe, I’m just a minor Qi Cultivation adept; you are the Golden Core senior. It makes me uneasy; I bear the surname Li, and if you don’t mind, you can call me Xiaoli.” Li Jizhou chuckled, shaking his head.

The Grand General had long guarded the northwest border, against the Great Xia Dynasty. Gongsun Zhi also had never been to the Imperial City and did not recognize this Seventh Prince. Li Jizhou chose not to disclose his identity openly, as prince tours of the realm require discretion, and protocol dictates that princes should not reveal their identities lightly.

“If that’s the case, I shall be presumptuous and call you my wise brother, Li wise brother. A debt of life-saving is not something mere Spirit Stones can repay; I promise further gratitude in the future. I am known as Master Duoqing.” Gongsun Zhi openly acknowledged.

“Duoqing?” Li Jizhou glanced at the female companions beside him, recalling the recent events, smiling slightly.

A true Master Duoqing.

“Wise brother, are you here for the Celestial Venerable Tomb?” Gongsun Zhi asked with a smile.

Li Jizhou nodded.

“Haha, then why don’t we journey together? Liangzhou City is not far, and I insist we feast without leaving unsatisfied!”