28: Chapter 28 Shocks the Li Family, Heading to Youlong Island

Li Luochen left Qingsha Island with great caution. Having gained experience multiple times, he returned safely to Hidden Dragon Island.

In the Qianlong Li Family palace on Hidden Dragon Island, Li Yanlong and the others stared at Li Luochen in disbelief.

"Patriarch, you aren't mistaken, are you? Our Qianlong Li Family has gained six more islands, and one of them is a spiritual island?"

"Yes, Patriarch. Although we wanted more spiritual islands, they are not cheap. Did you really buy it?"

Li Yanlong and the others found it hard to believe. Li Luochen had only made one trip to Qingsha Island, yet the Family now possessed an additional spiritual island, and one with three Low Grade Spiritual Veins at that.

Li Luochen smiled and said, "It is naturally not a lie. This is the Island Owner Token, and there is also proof of thirty years of exemption from protection fees."

"Next, we must clear the land around the Spiritual Veins on Youlong Island into spiritual fields within two months to generate more cultivation resources for our Li Family."

Upon seeing the Island Owner Token, Li Yanlong and the others nodded one after another, their eyes full of fighting spirit.

They knew of Youlong Island; it was not far from Hidden Dragon Island and was also located on the edge of the Beimen Archipelago.

Logically speaking, Youlong Island, possessing three Spiritual Veins, should have been very popular, but it was a pity that it was too remote, and there were no other spiritual islands in the vicinity.

Other cultivation forces felt that Youlong Island was too far away, and the price was not low, so they would not purchase it.

Loose Cultivators did not have that many Spirit Stones. That Li Luochen was able to produce so many Spirit Stones was thanks to the System; otherwise, it would have been impossible for the Li Family to possess a second island so quickly.

Li Luochen continued, "There is one more thing. The Spirit Stones used to purchase the island were not entirely from our Li Family; I borrowed some."

"I have already prepared three years of annual stipends for you. The gains from the next two years will be used to pay off the debt. Do you have any problems with that?"

Li Yanlong and the others suddenly realized the truth. No wonder the Patriarch was able to produce so many Spirit Stones to buy the spiritual island; it turned out he had borrowed them.

Using only two years of profits to pay off the debt was already quite good, especially since their annual stipends would be issued as usual during those three years, meaning they would suffer no losses.

Moreover, they were all learning Talisman Making from Li Yanzhong. If they could succeed, they would also be able to earn some resources.

"Yes, Patriarch, please rest assured, we have no complaints."

"Third Uncle, the contribution you have made to the Family is too great. We will definitely not let down your expectations of us."

Li Luochen nodded with satisfaction, then took a Low Grade Alchemist Legacy from his Storage Pouch and placed it on the table.

"Whoever among you is willing to learn, go ahead. I believe you have enough Spirit Stones to buy a Pill Furnace. If you want to try, feel free to do so. What if you succeed?"

Li Yanfeng said, "Third Uncle, I do want to learn Alchemy, but it requires too many resources."

The others also nodded one after another. Compared to Talisman Making, Alchemy consumed too many resources, and success was not guaranteed.

Li Luochen pondered for a moment and said, "Very well. Whoever is willing to learn can check it out themselves. It doesn't matter if you don't want to learn; just place it in the Family Scripture Pavilion."

"Zhou Xin, how is your cultivation going?"

Zhou Xin hurriedly said, "Patriarch, this concubine's Aptitude is poor, and I am only at Qi Refining Level 1."

Li Luochen nodded slightly and said, "I see. Would you be willing to become my Dao Companion? To explore the path of cultivation with me?"

Zhou Xin hurriedly said, "Patriarch, this concubine is willing. Ever since I came to Qianlong Valley, I have considered myself your person."

Li Luochen said with satisfaction, "Very well, then you shall move into Luochen Residence from now on."

Hearing this, Zhou Xin's eyes lit up. This meant that Li Luochen had already accepted her.

"Yes, Patriarch."

Li Luochen frowned and said, "Still calling me Patriarch?"

"Husband!"

Li Luochen nodded with satisfaction. Although it was a case of an old ox eating tender grass, he was a cultivator, and he was happy to be an old ox eating tender grass.

Li Yanlong and the others were also very tactful. Seeing this, they quickly bowed and saluted.

"We pay our respects to the Patriarch, and to the Patriarch's Wife."

Li Luochen waved his hand and said, "We are all one Family, there is no need to be so polite. There is one more thing: as long as they are members of my Li Family, anyone who reaches the age may use five drops of earth pulse stalactite milk. Find me to collect it after you turn eighteen."

The Li Family members responded in unison, "Yes, Patriarch."

After saying this, Li Luochen couldn't wait to take the Li Family members to Youlong Island.

Youlong Island also had native residents, but they were all ordinary Mortals.

Before this island was sold, it was managed by the ordinary people on the island. Now that it had become a spiritual island of the Li Family, naturally, the Li Family had the final say.

Youlong Island was over fifty square kilometers. All three Spiritual Veins were located in the east, while the west was where the ordinary people lived.

Li Luochen and the others soon saw the location of the Spiritual Veins, but they were covered by a Medium Grade Formation, so they would not be discovered.

If any ordinary Loose Cultivators dared to covet these Spiritual Veins, they would definitely be dealt with by the Qingsha Sect.

If one held the Island Owner Token, it would be different; the Formation would automatically recognize the owner.

Entering the range of the Formation, feeling the rich Spiritual Qi rushing towards them, Li Luochen nodded with satisfaction.

"The Spiritual Qi is not bad; it is very suitable for opening up spiritual fields. Although there are only three Low Grade Spiritual Veins, they are of vital importance to my Li Family."

"How about this, Yanhu, you take Yanfeng, Liu Xiaoling, and Gao Qingzhou to guard this place, open up spiritual fields, and plant spiritual rice."

After hesitating for a moment, Li Luochen continued, "Let the lad Changqing also help you here."

Li Changqing, the second in the Chang generation of the Li Family, was now fourteen years old, and his cultivation had reached the Peak of Qi Refining Level 2, not far from Qi Refining Level 3.

As for Li Changfeng, he had already broken through to Qi Refining Level 3. In two more years, he would be eighteen, and he could use the earth pulse stalactite milk to break through his cultivation.

As long as he could refine five drops of earth pulse stalactite milk, his final cultivation would definitely be able to break through to Qi Refining Stage 5, and he would be able to stand on his own.

Li Yanhu was overjoyed and hurriedly nodded, "Yes, Patriarch, I will definitely be able to take good care of the spiritual fields here."

Li Luochen nodded with satisfaction and took out enough Spirit Gathering Soil Fusing Talismans to hand over to Li Yanhu.

Just as they were discussing, a few middle-aged men arrived outside the Formation. They stood respectfully outside the Formation, not daring to disturb Li Luochen and the others inside.

Li Luochen had noticed them as soon as they arrived, but he had to arrange the matters here first.

After arranging the matters of Youlong Island, Li Luochen walked out of the Formation, with the others following closely behind.

Seeing Li Luochen and the others come out, the few men quickly knelt on the ground respectfully.

"We pay our respects to the Immortal Master. The Immortal Master must be the new island owner, right?"

Li Luochen nodded slightly, and the Island Owner Token appeared in his hand.

"Correct. From now on, Youlong Island is the spiritual island of my Qianlong Li Family."

The leading man hurriedly said, "Greetings, Island Owner. We are the managers of the few towns on the island. If you have any matters, you can ask us."

"If you wish to replace us, you may do so at any time."

Li Luochen asked, "How many towns and villages are there on the island now? What is the total population?"