Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2381 Dilemma
Jin Ge's saying "I can't find the money" may be a bit vulgar, but it's a very vivid description.

Nobody can pick up this bone now, isn't it because nobody has enough change?
However, if it were handed over to Lingyun Sect, this problem would not exist. The storerooms of a major sect are enough to find several pieces of the remains of a Great Monarch.

Moreover, although Jin Ge Zhenxian is not considered a direct descendant of Lingyun, he is still "on the official payroll," making it easier for him to speak up than for Min Ning.

“I get nervous as soon as you say that,” Han Li Zhenzun said without hesitation.

“In that case, I will stake this Sky-Mending Stone to take care of the Great Lord’s remains for you, so that you won’t be unable to withstand the pressure from Lingyun.”

Qu Jianlei listened with a calm mind; this was a topic for True Venerables, and had little to do with him, a Nascent Soul cultivator.

However, this was the final point of contention, and the final decision was indeed made in accordance with Han Li's suggestion.

However, Jin Ge Zhenxian also emphasized, "You are only temporarily keeping it, and we will not raise prices; we will charge according to today's market price!"

The five people divided up the spoils from their exploration of the other world, which was indeed in accordance with the market rates in that world.

If we take into account the relevant prices in Houde Realm, wouldn't the prices of these treasures skyrocket?

Han Li readily agreed, and he also mentioned that he was considering selling the item—who doesn't know two rich people?

However, Venerable Minning expressed that he highly suspected the other party wanted to buy it secretly, as this involved the divine essence of the Great Khan!
"As long as the price is right, why care who gets the treasure?" True Venerable Hanli said solemnly.

"Everyone can come to me to buy, the key is to keep it a secret. If the news gets out, it is very likely to attract the attention of the True Lord."

The remains of the Great Lord are extremely tempting to the Out-of-Body True Venerable, but they are not that significant to the True Lord.

However, which demigod doesn't have juniors? It's normal for a true lord to be alarmed by a treasure that a true venerable cannot trade with, right?

“Yes,” True Venerable Wenxian nodded, “We have agreed that we must keep this a secret from Lingyun Sect as well.”

He didn't want to target anyone, but since both Min Ning and Jin Ge were from the Lingyun system, it was better to make things clear beforehand.

Ultimately, it's because Lingyun Sect is just too big. Not to mention him, even Han Li would be overwhelmed if he faced Lingyun.

Fortunately, these two from Lingyun were only marginal figures in the sect, at least not from the main lineage of Lingyun.

Given this, isn't it normal for them to consider their own interests more? It has nothing to do with traitors; it's purely about personal gain.

After the discussion, everyone quietly returned to Houde, as if nothing had happened.

Believe it or not, it's basically exactly how they looked when they left—it's quite normal for any immortal to go into seclusion for decades, isn't it?
Qu Jianlei went to check on Efeng No. 3 first and found that everything was fine, and Hongye Ridge in Cangwu was also as usual.

To avoid attracting attention, he also summoned the paranoid maniac and Mu Yu, who were guarding Jiuyou Island, to Hongye Ridge.

At this moment, he could no longer suppress his breathing, but he still recounted what had happened to everyone.

The specific gains are something that really cannot be said. The four Immortal Venerables repeatedly agreed to keep quiet, so what makes him dare to blab?
Of the men left behind in the empire, he only brought back Mu Guang, and Xiao Moshan's fate was also quite poignant.

Once everyone had fully digested the news, he announced that he might go into seclusion to advance to a higher level in the near future.

The news sounded a bit abrupt, but it didn't surprise anyone.

The leader has been at the Nascent Soul stage for so long, and the team members have all advanced one after another; it's about time it was their turn.

Qu Jianlei's aura was also becoming increasingly difficult to conceal. Although everyone lacked the insight of a Celestial Venerable, they were not far behind.

The only question now is—is it safe to go into seclusion on Jiuyou Island to advance to the next level?
Qu Jianlei said that this was not a big deal, as his many debts this time included promises from more than one great deity.

Previously, there was only Wen Xian, but later Han Li also joined in—he wanted too many treasures and was willing to contribute his time rather than money.

Jin Ge goes without saying, but Min Ning Zhen Zun doesn't really like being a protector.

Because that means not only will it consume a considerable amount of his time, but he will also have to step in whenever something happens!
That doesn't mean Min Ning isn't worth associating with; at the very least, he values ​​his promises highly.

Even at the very end, he didn't agree, only leaving a vague statement—"We'll see how things go."

The main reason is that all four immortal venerables have indicated that they will immediately promote the development of the other world upon their return.

This trip to another world has truly left everyone with a great deal of anticipation.

Regardless of whether it was Min Ning, Wen Xian, or Han Li, all three True Venerables had been to more than one world, some for exploration and others for trials.

However, this was the first time they had encountered such a pristine and unexplored alien world, and the rewards were incredibly abundant.

Cultivators who frequently explore other worlds know that some worlds are simply not worth exploring.

The five-person group, on the other hand, managed to suppress their greed, stop exploring, and choose to return, which was already quite an achievement!

It would be strange if they didn't actively make arrangements for this matter upon their return.

"What a pity," Claire couldn't help but sigh upon hearing this.

Although she was a Golden Core cultivator, she was the youngest in the team, showered with affection, and unafraid to express her opinions.

"We have too few people on our team who can participate... This should have all been ours!"

The second half of the sentence was said in anger; if the team hadn't come to the cultivation world, they simply wouldn't have found any helpers capable of withstanding two different worlds.

But the first half of the statement is indeed true. Not to mention that Min Ning, Wen Xian, and Han Li all have a large number of subordinates, Jin Ge would not lack people if he wanted to step into the limelight.

Needless to say, the number of Nascent Soul cultivators in the Cangwu Realm's academy alone is in the hundreds.

“This is a long-term matter,” Qu Jianlei explained patiently without blaming her.

"Developing another world is not something that can be accomplished in a few decades or hundreds of years... Several hundred years is normal."

"What we need to do now is to accumulate strength and do what we should do when the conditions are right."

Claire was taken aback. "Aren't we supposed to start development soon?"

“It won’t be that fast,” Duo Gan laughed when she heard this. She knew that her eldest brother had obtained three Dao Yuan and had been very happy recently.

Not to mention her and Jing Yuexin, even Yuanyuan's future breakthrough to the next level is guaranteed. No wonder she's in a bad mood!
She once commanded a vast force and is very familiar with these operations, even if one is on the technological side and the other on the mystical side.

“Development definitely requires a certain method, and besides… do you really think a few Immortal Venerables can take over two worlds?”

What she said was absolutely right, and it even reminded Qu Jianlei, "Hey, what am I waiting for? Let's just go into seclusion."

He was really struggling to hold back; he had been trying his best to compress himself not long after he started exploring the other world.

So, things remained the same at Red Leaf Ridge and Efeng No. 3, with most of the team's main force moving to Jiuyou Island.

Qu Jianlei began arranging various matters related to the retreat and started making final preparations for the seclusion.

Then he informed Min Ning and Han Li through Jin Ge to keep an eye on the fifth-order spiritual veins and to contact Jing Yuexin if needed.

This is an obvious signal that he's going into seclusion; he's practically saying it outright.

Min Ning didn't care, but Han Li made a special trip to Jiuyou Island after hearing about it.

Jiuyou Island is hidden in a spatial interlayer, and it calls itself a space. To enter, one needs the authority of a large array.

Han Li should have the relevant authority, but she still followed the rules and reported the information, which shows she was quite meticulous in her actions.

However, upon seeing Qu Jianlei, he still complained without any hesitation, "Can't you tolerate even a little bit? Now is such a crucial time."

“I do want to suppress it,” Qu Jianlei replied with a smile, “so I plan to go into seclusion for several decades to adjust my state.”

This is not nonsense. Breaking through to the point of exiting the body is no small matter; there are plenty of people who have been in seclusion for hundreds of years.

"But how are we supposed to protect the Dharma then?" Han Li looked troubled. "Are we supposed to wait for decades more?"

“It’s very difficult to suppress,” Qu Jianlei said helplessly, spreading his hands. “I don’t want any accidents to happen.”

"The more you suppress them, the smoother their advancement will be," Han Li said. He was here as a persuader, and not only on his own behalf.

Having finally discovered two other worlds, none of the four immortals wanted to wait.

Especially Wenxian Zhenzun, who is quite old, and this time he also obtained the opportunity to advance.

He was thinking of making a quick buck, then acquiring other related resources, and finally adjusting his mindset to avoid being distracted.

"The time left for Wenxian is really running out, only a little over a thousand years!"

This is what the Immortal Venerable meant by "time is running out"... Qu Jianlei was speechless.

"I'm authorizing the four of you to manage the affairs of the other world on my behalf. I wonder if that's acceptable?"

"As for Dharma protectors, if none of you are available, then we can invite reliable fellow Daoists, but there must be appropriate procedures in place."

The corresponding regulations sound simple, but in reality, they're far from simple. He just wasn't suited to explain them too explicitly.

Helping someone protect their Dharma and advance to the next level of the Out-of-Body stage is considered a top-tier achievement, even in the realm of Houde.

In such cases, changing the protector usually requires passing a threshold similar to a heavenly oath.

It's unlikely that a dignified Immortal Venerable who has left the body would directly swear an oath, but he must have used other alternative methods.

This process is very difficult to follow; those with less face simply cannot do it, and the guardian's attempt to leave the body carries considerable risk.

However, this cannot be considered Qu Jianlei forcing people to do something against their will—you promised to protect the Dharma, if the Immortal Venerable is not willing, can I force him?

As for whether he was in a hurry, that's irrelevant to him: the time has come!
So all he could do was, "If all else fails, reducing the number of protectors by two is acceptable!"

Han Li naturally knew that this was not Xiao Qu's fault, but he was really in a dilemma.

Without two fewer protectors, there's no need to even consider it; in that case, everyone's share owed to Xiao Qu would only increase.

Although the others were not as distressed as Han Li, they had too many treasures to care about, and their own reserves were inevitably stretched thin.

He could only point out one more thing: "Your share in the other world might be targeted... How about I calculate it for you?"

The four immortals didn't intend to cheat Xiao Qu and agreed to the profit-sharing arrangement, but it was indeed too likely that someone would have their eyes on them.