55: Chapter 55: Another Island Purchase, Greed and Murderous Intent

After harvesting the spirit rice, Li Luochen went out and converted all the spirit rice into Spirit Stones.

This time, he personally obtained 95,000 Spirit Stones. He spent 45,000 on purchasing cultivation resources, leaving only 50,000.

The System's critical hit rewards this time did not include resources to increase his cultivation level. If Li Luochen wanted to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, he had to purchase the resources himself.

Li Luochen didn't buy Five Elements or Yin and Yang spiritual materials this time because he still didn't have enough Spirit Stones. He decided to buy the islands first and wait until next year for the rest.

The Family's Spirit Stones had reached 130,000, which should be enough to purchase Yinlong Island and Panlong Island.

If it wasn't enough, he would have to use his own Spirit Stones.

These were extraordinary times, and he couldn't afford to worry about so much; he had to prioritize the Family's development.

Only if the Family could develop would he be able to obtain more rewards.

After finishing the spirit rice planting, Li Luochen headed to Qingsha Market and went straight to the Island Sales Pavilion.

Just as he entered, he encountered someone unexpected.

Bai Qingkong was sitting inside, talking to an old man. His aura had already reached the Early Foundation Establishment Stage.

Li Luochen circulated the second layer of the Heaven-Covering Technique at the entry stage, suppressing his cultivation to the Qi Refining 10th Layer, making it impossible for these people to discover his true strength.

Seeing Li Luochen, Bai Qingkong's eyes brightened slightly as he said with a smile, "So it's Fellow Daoist Li. What brings you to the Island Sales Department this time?"

Li Luochen quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Seniors. To answer Senior Bai, this Junior has come to the Island Sales Department to purchase two ordinary islands."

“Recently, to Cultivate more Cultivators, the Family has encouraged the ordinary clansmen to multiply. Now, Hidden Dragon Island and Youlong Island are becoming overcrowded. *Sigh*!”

Currently, he was suppressing his cultivation, only revealing the Qi Refining 10th Layer. Facing Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, he naturally had to address them as Senior.

If it came down to actual combat power, he could crush both of these people given their cultivation levels.

Hearing Li Luochen's address and his subsequent words, Bai Qingkong nodded slightly. "Just ordinary islands? You don't want a Spirit Island?"

Li Luochen smiled bitterly. "Who wouldn't want a Spirit Island? It's just that with more Cultivators in the Family, we're also short on Spirit Stones."

"Of course, if I had enough Spirit Stones, I would certainly want any Spirit Island Senior recommends."

Bai Qingkong smiled and said, "Tell me first, which ordinary islands are you interested in?"

Li Luochen quickly replied, "Senior, this Junior wishes to buy Yinlong Island and Panlong Island."

Bai Qingkong quickly took out a map of the islands under Qingsha Sect's jurisdiction, studied it seriously, and finally circled two islands.

"You have a good eye, kid. Unfortunately, these two are just ordinary islands with no cultivation resources on them. Are you sure you want them?"

Li Luochen nodded and said, "I'm sure. Only with enough ordinary clansmen will there be more cultivating clansmen, giving the Family a chance to develop."

"If we can give birth to a few clansmen with Three Spirit Roots or even Dual-Element Spirit Root and have them join the Qingsha Sect, the Family might even have a chance to become a Foundation Establishment Family."

This wasn't just Li Luochen's thought, but the mindset of all Cultivators in cultivation families.

As long as there were enough ordinary clansmen, more clansmen with Spiritual Roots would be born. If one or two Prodigies appeared, becoming a Foundation Establishment Family really wouldn't be a problem.

Bai Qingkong pointed to a small island in the middle of Youlong Island, Yinlong Island, and Panlong Island.

"Fellow Daoist Li, look at this island!"

Li Luochen quickly looked over and then remembered that there was indeed a small island in the center of those three. Because it wasn't large, he hadn't paid it much attention.

Bai Qingkong said, "This is a Spirit Island. It has a single 1st Grade Medium Grade Spiritual Vein."

"If you want it, I'll package these three islands plus those five small islets nearby—each less than five square kilometers—and sell them to you. How about it?"

Li Luochen looked at the area. He realized that once these islands were grouped together, they naturally formed a single territory, separated from other islands.

"This Junior naturally wants them, but I wonder how many Spirit Stones it will cost in total?"

Bai Qingkong pondered for a moment before saying, "I won't nickel and dime you. Give me 150,000 Spirit Stones for the three islands, and those five islets will be a gift."

"How about this? Your Family is called the Qianlong Li Family, right? If you're willing to buy these islands, I'll waive the protection fees for all of them for thirty years. What do you say?"

Li Luochen was delighted. He hadn't expected another thirty-year protection fee waiver; this was definitely a good thing.

These islands were quite large: Yinlong Island was over 300 square kilometers, and Panlong Island was over 200 square kilometers.

Although the Spirit Island in the middle wasn't big, it was still over 20... square kilometers.

Including the five islets under five square kilometers, this was a total of more than 550 square kilometers of land.

If he nurtured Spiritual Veins on this 550-square-kilometer territory and opened up spirit fields to plant spirit rice, he didn't know how much more income it would bring the Family.

There was no rush for that. Li Luochen quickly took out 150,000 Spirit Stones and said, "Thank you, Senior."

Seeing him actually produce 150,000 Spirit Stones, Bai Qingkong's eyes brightened slightly, his thoughts unknown.

The old man beside him, however, kept sizing up Li Luochen, the greed in his eyes completely undisguised.

Li Luochen pretended not to notice the greed in the old man's eyes, but a hint of unease rose in his heart.

Although his cultivation had reached the Middle Foundation Establishment Stage and he was stronger than the old man, if he killed this old fellow, he feared he would be in trouble.

"Stay calm, I must stay calm."

The current Li Family was too weak. He had to wait until his cultivation broke through to the Golden Core Stage before he could have the chance to challenge the Qingsha Sect.

As for now, it was better to keep a low profile and focus on development.

"It's close. In five years, once those two Low Grade Spiritual Veins transform into Peak Grade Spiritual Veins, the System's critical hit rewards will definitely be abundant."

Bai Qingkong quickly transferred the islands to Li Luochen's name and handed him the Island Master Tokens.

"Fellow Daoist, make sure to farm well. If you do a good job, it's not impossible for me to sell you a foundation establishment pill."

As he spoke, he glanced toward the old man, his eyes full of warning.

The Early Foundation Establishment Stage old man merely smiled, ignoring Bai Qingkong's warning.

Li Luochen quickly said, "Senior, please rest assured. All the spirit rice grown by the Li Family will be sold to the Spirit Rice Workshop."

Bai Qingkong then nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, there's nothing else for you here. You may return."

Li Luochen quickly gave a respectful bow and then swiftly exited the Island Sales Department.

Once outside, a flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes.

If given the chance, he wouldn't let either Bai Qingkong or that old man off.

Bai Qingkong was able to suppress the greed in his heart only because he wanted the Li Family to help him grow spirit rice.

Although his purchase price for the rice was the market rate, he was definitely eyeing Li Luochen's wealth—or rather, the wealth of the Hidden Dragon Island Li Family.

As soon as any member of the Li Family broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, he would undoubtedly strike to destroy the Li Family and seize everything they owned.

As for that Early Foundation Establishment Stage old man, he was purely after the Spirit Stones on Li Luochen's person and wanted to kill him for his treasures.