60: Three years

Time flew by, and three years had passed.

At this point, less than a month remained until Li Xingyan's three-year agreement.

In these three years, Li Xiangyun first moved the Li Family to Purple Cloud Lake to control all the resources of Purple Cloud Lake and its surroundings.

At the same time, he had Fire Old set up a third-grade Middle Stage Formation using the terrain of Purple Cloud Lake to ensure the safety of the Li Family.

As for the Qian Family, it had now become a vassal of the Li Family.

After all, not to mention that with him, the Li Family was already on a fast track to rapid development, the rampant Demonic Path Cultivators alone were enough to make them cling to the Li Family's leg for protection.

Early this morning, Li Xiangyun came to inspect the market.

The market, named Purple Cloud Market, was now the largest commercial gathering place around Purple Cloud Lake.

It could be said to have replaced the former role of Purple Cloud City; after all, Purple Cloud City was originally established because the resources of Purple Cloud Lake needed to be traded, and now Purple Cloud Market solved this problem.

At the same time, the survivors from the former Purple Cloud City came here to settle.

It is believed that before long, Purple Cloud Market will be able to redevelop into a city.

Li Xiangyun looked at the bustling scene before him, his heart filled with joy.

With the establishment of the market, the Li Family now earns a fortune daily just by collecting rent and various fees.

Not to mention, the Li Family currently controls three second-grade Spirit Stone veins and seven first-grade Spirit Stone veins in Purple Cloud Lake.

Every year, these ten Spirit Stone veins alone bring in an income of two to three hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

And with money, the first thing Li Xiangyun did was to improve his own strength and that of his Family.

As early as two years ago, Li Xiangyun had completed his Cultivation of the Ice Phoenix Nirvana Art.

Not only were his injuries completely healed, but his Realm also broke through to the Mid-stage Golden Core, and he was rapidly advancing towards the Late-stage Golden Core.

At the same time, the strength of everyone in the Li Family also made significant progress.

First, the strength of the original Li Family Elders all improved by one Realm.

Even other Cultivators at Qi Condensation ninth stage, with Li Xiangyun's help, broke through to Foundation Establishment.

Now, the Li Family has nearly a hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators, which can be said to have completely established a foothold in Purple Cloud Lake, becoming a regional overlord.

The mere name of the Li Family is enough to strike fear into people!

While the Li Family was developing vigorously, the external situation was also tumultuous, to the point where it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was earth-shattering.

Two years ago, the Xuan Ya Division of the Great Zhou Dynasty investigated the Yin Corpse Sect's stronghold but unexpectedly fell into a trap.

The Raven Head was severely injured, and the Black Feather Envoys and Night Beak Soldiers suffered heavy losses.

After this battle, this special organization, which integrated assassination and intelligence, was almost half-crippled, making the Great Zhou Dynasty almost blind.

For a time, people's hearts surged, and the Demonic Path ran rampant.

Various Demonic Path forces emerged like mushrooms after rain, constantly causing trouble.

From time to time, one could hear of a city being massacred or a Family being wiped out, scaring countless forces into panic.

For this, the Great Zhou Martial King, a Nascent Soul True Lord, began to tour the world, suppressing unrest in various places.

However, he was ambushed halfway, resulting in severe injuries, and he fled back to Central State in disarray.

When the news spread, the world was greatly shaken, and the Demonic Path became even more rampant... Li Xiangyun had always kept a close eye on these external developments.

To be honest, at first, Li Xiangyun was happy about the turmoil in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Because turmoil is the best Opportunity.

Only through turmoil can the existing order and rule be broken, allowing the Li Family to grow rapidly.

But the Great Zhou Dynasty declined too quickly, making him fear that before the Li Family could develop, those Demonic Path Cultivators would attack.

Fortunately, the Great Zhou Dynasty, having ruled this territory for so many years, had deep foundations and managed to mount some counterattacks.

Therefore, although the situation is currently deteriorating, it is not yet on the verge of being overthrown in a single day.

Thus, the Li Family still has time to develop, but who knows how long this time will be?

At the same time, over these three years, Demonic Path Cultivators have continuously come to probe the Li Family.

Among them was even a Late-stage Golden Core Demonic Path Cultivator, but Li Xiangyun dealt with them all.

It's just that he doesn't know who will come next?

Golden Core Peak, or Nascent Soul?

"Revered Master, you've arrived."

Just as Li Xiangyun was lost in thought, a clear voice reached his ears, pulling him back to reality.

He looked down and realized that at some point, he had walked to his Disciple's stall.

So, Li Xiangyun smiled and said, "Selling Spirit Medicine again?"

For three years, Li Xiangyun had been guiding Li Hentian's Cultivation.

Now nine years old, Li Hentian was a slender and graceful young girl.

In these three years, Li Hentian had diligently Cultivated, but her Five Elements mixed Spiritual Root had already determined her Cultivation speed.

Even with his careful nurturing, she was only at the Early Stage of Qi Condensation second stage.

This speed, for an ordinary person, would certainly not be slow, but given his careful nurturing, it was extremely slow.

And Li Hentian also seemed to know that Cultivation consumes a lot of resources, so whenever she rested, she would use the time to Cultivate Spirit Medicine and sell it at the market.

Li Xiangyun was both helpless and pained by this, yet he could do nothing but let her be.

At this moment, seeing Li Hentian grinning foolishly at him, Li Xiangyun was both annoyed and amused, "I've told you not to sell these Spirit Medicines, why don't you ever listen?"

"Hehe, Revered Master, I just want to be self-reliant!" Li Hentian chuckled, making him feel even more helpless.

He could only say, "Alright, go sell your Spirit Medicine. I'll just walk around casually."

"Yes, farewell, Revered Master."

Li Xiangyun shook his head and left.

Because Li Xiangyun had changed his appearance, this conversation did not arouse suspicion from others.

The people around would also not have imagined that the seemingly dirty little girl was the Disciple of Ice Peak Zhenren.

After Li Xiangyun left, a middle-aged vendor nearby suddenly leaned towards Li Hentian and said, very surprised, "I didn't expect you, little girl, to actually smile. It's been a year, and this is the first time I've seen you smile!"

His response was naturally Li Hentian's cold disregard.

This left the middle-aged vendor somewhat speechless, "How can such a young girl be so cold? It makes him have no one to talk to while setting up his stall."

The middle-aged vendor looked at the sloppy beggar dozing on the other side, his eyes full of disdain.

In fact, since three years ago, Li Hentian's personality had become cold and aloof; she did nothing but Cultivate, and only when she was with Li Xiangyun would she show a hint of childish innocence.

Li Xiangyun had wanted to change her, but because he also needed to Cultivate and couldn't always look after her, the effect was not good.

Walking on the street, Li Xiangyun was still thinking about Li Hentian.

"Perhaps it's time for her to go out and experience the world!"

Li Xiangyun thought this.

Although once the Prosperity Value increased, he could exchange for Medicinal Pills and treasures that enhance talent to help her improve her Cultivation talent.

But what would be the meaning of that? Without experiencing hardships, how could one truly grow?

Did he have to constantly push her forward with the System?

But that was clearly impossible.

Because the System is not omnipotent.

The System can only exchange for various Heaven And Earth Treasures, but Heaven And Earth Treasures are only auxiliary tools for Cultivation.

True Cultivation still depends on oneself.

One must be strong to forge iron!

"I wonder how Li Xingyan and Wang Ning are doing?"