Not Theft It's Revenge

At this moment, Li Xingtian had successfully refined the Millennium Bone Jade.

Feeling the smooth flow of energy through his meridians once more, he let out a heavy sigh.

It all felt a bit too difficult, as if this life wasn’t going as smoothly as his previous one.

As for his senior sister’s words, Li Xingtian didn’t pay much attention. Whether he was capable or not, he knew it better than anyone else.

This wasn’t to say that his newly acquired master was lacking. Having experienced countless storms and met all sorts of people, Li Xingtian could sense that his master genuinely cared for him.

Especially when it came to the cultivation technique he had been given. A technique of that caliber could cause a massive uproar even in the Central Continent.

He slowly stood up, stretching his body, and then noticed the eager look in his master’s eyes.

Feeling slightly uneasy, Li Xingtian asked, “Master, what… what’s the matter?”

Chu Xingchen first released his spiritual sense to confirm that Li Yingling was no longer nearby. It wasn’t that he didn’t want her to hear, but if she found out that Li Xingtian was a reincarnated soul, she might stir up some unnecessary trouble. For now, it was best to keep things stable.

With a faint smile, Chu Xingchen spoke in an enthusiastic tone:

“Disciple, you must have had quite a few fortuitous encounters in your past life, right?”

“Y-yes, a few.”

“Then, are there any secret realms or rare treasures nearby?”

Hearing this, Li Xingtian breathed a sigh of relief. These were minor issues.

“The secret realms nearby have long been cleared out by the various sects in the area. As for fortuitous encounters…”

He thought carefully for a moment before shaking his head. “True opportunities only come after reaching the Central Continent. After all, that’s where the spiritual veins of the world converge.”

“So there’s no place nearby to earn spirit stones?”

“Master, are you short on spirit stones?”

Without hiding anything, Chu Xingchen replied decisively:

“I’m planning to set up a spirit-gathering array, but I’m short on materials and need some spirit stones to purchase them.”

Li Xingtian pondered for a moment before saying, “If Master trusts me, there’s a way to obtain a fair amount of spirit stones from the Qingfeng Sect’s mining site.”

“I worked there for three years and know how the mine operates. There’s only one Golden Core cultivator stationed there.”

“If Master is confident, there might be some profit to be made.”

Chu Xingchen didn’t immediately agree. Instead, he looked at Li Xingtian thoughtfully.

Noticing his master’s gaze, Li Xingtian clasped his hands and said, “I assure you, Master, I’m not seeking revenge for myself.”

“No…” Chu Xingchen shook his head. “Remember, this time it’s not just about the spirit stones. It’s about avenging you.”

“And standing up for the countless innocent people who have been wronged by the Qingfeng Sect.”

With a serious expression, Chu Xingchen added, “As a disciple of the Dao Alliance, you must broaden your perspective.”

“Huh?” Li Xingtian was momentarily stunned as he looked at his master.

He was a bit confused, unsure whether his master was trying to save face while still pursuing profit, or simply looking for a righteous excuse.

But regardless of the reason, it seemed his master didn’t suspect him.

Li Xingtian couldn’t help but smile slightly as he replied:

“Understood, Master.”

“First, tell me where the mining site is located. I’ll go scout it out.”

Picking up a half-burnt stick from the ground, Li Xingtian began drawing a map on the floor.

“Head north from the Beixi Mountain Range, bypass this small stream, then continue westward. It should be around here.”

The map Li Xingtian drew was decent, with clear landmarks marked.

“Alright, no time to waste. I’ll go investigate the situation. You and your senior sister stay here and focus on your cultivation.”

Chu Xingchen nodded, then handed Li Xingtian two teleportation talismans. “These are Thousand-Mile Teleportation Talismans. If anything happens, don’t listen to your senior sister. Just take her and run. Use both talismans—don’t be greedy. They’re marked with my spiritual imprint.”

“I’ll sense your location and come find you.”

The area around Shili Slope was desolate, with hardly anyone passing through.

After all, the spiritual energy here was weak, and there were no rare herbs or plants to be found. Ordinary mortals wouldn’t come here for leisure either.

If anyone did show up, they were likely here to cause trouble.

Based on the location Li Xingtian had pointed out, it would take Chu Xingchen a full day to reach the mining site.

A round trip would take two days. Minister Wang, being a mere mortal, probably couldn’t enlist the help of a powerful cultivator to track down Li Yingling’s location.

But since they were already at odds with the Qingfeng Sect, it was wise to have a backup plan. Otherwise, he might return only to find two corpses hanging at the entrance of the broken temple.

Especially that elder, who was already consumed by inner demons. Who knew how twisted he had become?

Li Xingtian didn’t refuse and accepted the talismans solemnly.

“Master’s instructions, Xingtian will surely remember.”

After all, the person before him was a reincarnated soul who had weathered countless storms.

He was likely capable of handling things carefully.

Still, Chu Xingchen felt a bit uneasy and handed Li Xingtian another protective talisman from his waist.

“This talisman can withstand attacks from a Golden Core cultivator. If things go wrong, activate it immediately and then teleport away.”

When Chu Xingchen was still at the Foundation Establishment stage, this talisman had saved him from danger multiple times.

Now that he had reached the Golden Core stage, the talisman wasn’t as useful to him.

It was better to give it to Li Xingtian.

Li Xingtian accepted it without hesitation.

Chu Xingchen added, “I won’t say much more. Your senior sister is still young, so take good care of her. And no matter what, don’t abandon her.”

“This disciple will remember!” Li Xingtian replied earnestly.

Chu Xingchen nodded, then turned and walked out.

Li Xingtian had a reputation for being loyal and righteous, so he likely wouldn’t make any mistakes.

At the very least, Chu Xingchen had saved his life.

Feeling somewhat reassured, Chu Xingchen used Earth Escape and left without conserving spiritual energy. The sooner he left, the sooner he could return.

Watching his master leave, Li Xingtian took a deep breath.

He looked down at the protective talisman in his hand.

He had only known his master for a few days, yet the man trusted him so much, even giving him such valuable items without fear that he might run away.

A talisman capable of withstanding Golden Core attacks might not be considered particularly rare in the Central Continent, but here, it was a precious item.

As for whether his master was from a Central Continent sect or what his true cultivation level was, Li Xingtian didn’t really care.

He had always been clear about his likes and dislikes.

For Li Xingtian, cultivation was about achieving mental clarity and freedom.

Feeling his master’s trust was enough for him.

Taking another deep breath, he tucked the talisman into his robe.

Li Xingtian then took out the cultivation manual his master had given him, the *Primordial Demon Bone Refining Divine Art*.

He had initially been hesitant, but now he decided to give it a try.

Sitting down to meditate, Li Xingtian began cultivating using this new technique.

To his surprise, the difference was immediately noticeable. He could feel his innate constitution being fully activated, something he hadn’t been able to achieve in his previous life.

This cultivation technique seemed to be a perfect match for him.

His master… had indeed given him something extraordinary.

Lost in his cultivation, Li Xingtian lost track of time.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already night, and his senior sister had returned, sitting by the fire.

Li Yingling noticed that Li Xingtian had finished his cultivation and asked, “Where’s Master? Where did he go?”

Li Xingtian didn’t hide anything and replied seriously, “Master went to investigate the Qingfeng Sect’s mining site. He’ll probably be back in two days.”

Hearing this, Li Yingling seemed a bit downcast but didn’t say much. Instead, she picked up a wild chicken she had caught earlier.

“Junior Brother, you haven’t reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, so you can’t go without food. You must be hungry, right?”

“A… a little.”

“Then cook this chicken.”

Li Xingtian had no idea how to cook, but just as he was about to refuse, he remembered his master’s instructions.

“Yingling is still young. You need to take care of her.”

Sighing, Li Xingtian took the chicken and began preparing it.

Half an hour later.

“Junior Brother?! What on earth did you cook? Are you trying to poison me?”