Taiyi Dao Fruit

This Qi Armor focuses on one principle: if the enemy does not move, I do not move; if the enemy moves, I still do not move.

Once I move, the defense is lost, and the defects are quite significant.

"You just say how formidable it is," Gongsun Qingyue declared proudly.

"Formidable."

Although its defects are significant, it truly is formidable. Being able to defend against the Innate Qi of an Eighth Grade Realm, even if it's just defending against that level of Innate Qi, is quite formidable indeed.

"Do you want to learn it?" Gongsun Qingyue tried to gauge Jiang Li.

Since Jiang Li had previously been generous with sharing the Scroll, she, Gongsun Qingyue, naturally reciprocated the kindness, not being stingy. She intended to teach him the Qi Armor Technique and even the "Nourishing Spirit Skill."

But teaching was one thing, testing him was still necessary.

"Sister, you are truly a genius; your brother here can only hope to follow in your dust."

Jiang Li started with excessive flattery, then sat down and bowed deeply, "Please teach me, sister."

His submission was so neat and direct that it made it hard for Gongsun Qingyue to feel any satisfaction from overwhelming Jiang Li.

It was like clenching a fist and hitting cotton; the feeling was indescribably uncomfortable.

However, in the blink of an eye, Gongsun Qingyue seemed to think of something and smiled radiantly.

"Alright."

She withdrew her Qi Armor, moved closer; a faint, refreshing fragrance teased Jiang Li's nose as her pale fingers pointed directly at his chest, "Nourishers of Spirit must quiet their minds when their thoughts of Qi do not reach their hearts. When there is desire, store it in your heart and think on it. This Nourishing Spirit, truly requires tranquillity."

Thump!

Jiang Li's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

An indescribable sorrow welled up in his heart.

"Ah, the body of a virgin."

If it were an enemy, even if she were as delicate and lovely as a flower, Jiang Li could have struck with lethal moves, ruthless as a fierce warrior; but with someone close, it was different.

This pure body had not yet fully integrated with the soul, unable to withstand the stimulation from his sister.

And Gongsun Qingyue, with lips pursed, barely holding back her laughter, 'He really does get nervous, doesn't he.'

When they previously read the Scroll together, she had noticed that Jiang Li's body occasionally tensed up; now upon checking, he indeed was still nervous.

This reaction, truly greater than even her own, who is a maiden through and through.

"Pfft—"

Suddenly, a laugh that couldn't be held back came from the side.

Jiang Li immediately switched to Wise Man Mode, suppressing his overly pure body, and then looked towards the source of the laughter with hollow eyes, "What are you laughing at?"

"I'm not laughing."

"You are."

"Then it's because I am happy about the sincere relationship between you and your sister," Feng Manlou covered his face with his hand, his body trembling as if moved, "One is my niece, the other is like a brother to me, seeing your relationship so good, I really am... irresistibly moved."

Feng Manlou shook more and more as he spoke, his body trembling like a sieve.

Beside them, Qi Changsheng looked from left to right, vaguely sensing something.

However, a hollow glance from Jiang Li swept over and directly suppressed his suspicions, making him close his eyes like a blind man.

"Sister, do you still want to continue learning?" Gongsun Qingyue, with a mischievous smile, lightly tapped with her fingertip.

"Study," Jiang Li said in a calm yet firm tone.

[It's just nervousness, isn't it? Watch me adapt.]

[Whatever does not kill me will only make me stronger. The ability of the Karma Collection to solidify cause and effect is invincible.]

Thus, Jiang Li began to challenge the limits of his body.

The mechanical carriage continued forward, passing through mountains and rolling hills, breaking through lush greenery, reinvigorating the desolation seen along the way.

Meanwhile, a powerful and clear cry suddenly rang out, and the afternoon sun intensified threefold. The Qi of Yang descended like a tidal wave, engulfing the moving carriage. The people inside and outside the carriage felt as if a Great Sun had appeared before their eyes; the dazzling golden light made everything else lose its color.

"I was wondering where the fifth-rank of the Qi Mountain Jiang Family had gone. It seems you were waiting here for me," Jiang Li said softly, surrounded by the overwhelming Qi of Yang.

This was truly a formidable display of power.

Compared to this, Jiang Yang's earlier interception was not even an appetizer.

The voice that followed confirmed Jiang Li's words.

"Qi Mountain Jiang Family's Jiang Zhaoren (Jiang Zhaoyi), here to welcome Cousin Jiang Li."

Within the overwhelming Qi of Yang, two figures arrived swiftly with a fierce wind, landing in front of the carriage and calling out loudly.

Their presence made the Qi of Yang even more turbulent, stirring up fierce winds as if cheering for them.

"The newcomers bear ill intentions," Qi Changsheng muttered.

"We are the newcomers," said Jiang Li with a smile.

The fifth-rank of the Qi Mountain Jiang Family was decisive; knowing Jiang Li was coming, they personally came to display their power, but they would not expect that Jiang Li's decisiveness was no less than theirs.

While they prepared to show their power to Jiang Li, he had already toured the Jiang Mansion in Qi Mountain County.

Outside, Luu Wangji's voice timely reached Jiang Li, asking for guidance, "Senior Brother, how should we respond to the people of Qi Mountain Jiang Family?"

"Someone will respond for us; just wait," Jiang Li replied from inside the carriage.

Since the fifth-rank of Qi Mountain Jiang Family was here, the bearer of bad news must be hurrying this way. Even if they were delayed by the carriage's departure from Qi Mountain, they should be arriving soon.

In front, seeing Jiang Li's lack of response, the two young men grew dissatisfied.

They exchanged glances, nodding in understanding and simultaneously mobilizing their cultivation techniques, drawing on the surrounding Qi of Yang, ready to make their move.

"Qi Mountain Jiang Family's Jiang Zhaoren (Jiang Zhaoyi)—"

The two stepped forward in unison, golden light surging, the Qi of Yang swelling with them, ready to erupt.

But just then, a fast horse whipped forward from behind the carriage. Upon seeing the two men, the rider—dressed like a servant—immediately shouted, "Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master, terrible news! The Second Master has been assassinated and has unfortunately passed away."

The energy wave that was about to burst suddenly paused, and the Qi of Yang frenziedly stirred.

One of the youths, incredulous, exclaimed, "What did you say? My father is gone?!"

A fierce wind blew, and a man dressed in golden clothes with golden-red eyes suddenly appeared. His eyes wide-open, two beams of golden light shot from his eyes, carving deep, long grooves in the ground on either side of the rider, the heat of scorched earth filling the air.

"The second brother is dead?!"

The Qi of Yang violently erupted as he stared intently at the rider, demanding harshly, "Explain what happened!"

Around Qi Mountain, the Jiang family held high respect, and even though the Jiang family was no longer as prominent as before, no one dared to directly attack and kill someone in the Jiang Mansion, especially with a fifth-rank present.

But now, not only had someone died in the Jiang Mansion, it was his second brother.

"Eldest master...th-this...th-this..."

Intimidated by his fierce aura, the rider was momentarily unable to speak.

Still, Jiang Li, ever benevolent, stepped out of the carriage and considerately said, "Since a member of your household has passed away, please Uncle go and handle the funeral arrangements. It's nothing urgent on our end."