madnovel Chapter 41 Revisiting Chuixing Post Station
Chapter 41 Revisiting Chuixing Post Station
Li Mutian's gaze became deep and profound, as if piercing through time and seeing into the distant future:
"I hope that this child will grow up to be like a steady and solid mountain, becoming the cornerstone that supports the honor of my Li family."
"It doesn't have to be the sharpest, but it needs to be the most reliable. That's my greatest expectation for him."
The area outside the delivery room fell silent for a moment.
Li Xiangping opened his mouth, looked at his father, then at his second uncle, and finally lowered his head respectfully, saying:
"Yes, Father. I understand. The name will be Li Xuanfeng."
Li Xiaoyao blinked, looked at the little one in his arms, and then at his older brother who looked very serious.
Suddenly he grinned and whispered to the baby in his arms:
"Alright, your grandfather has given you a formal name: Xuanfeng."
"But your second grandfather can still call you 'Little Fengzi' in private, right? Feng means sharp! We'll do it secretly and won't tell your grandfather, haha."
As if sensing something, the baby slightly twitched the corner of its mouth in its sleep.
Li Mutian glared at his younger brother, annoyed, but there was nothing he could do about it.
The joy of having a new baby overshadowed the hardships and pressures of pioneering.
But the important business that needs to be done cannot be delayed.
The first thing to do is to go to the "inn" set up by the Qingxiao Immortal Sect at the nearby void intersection.
Pay the fine of nine thousand one hundred good deeds and try to repair the severely damaged Voidship.
This trip was once again led by Li Xiaoyao.
Li Mutian needs to be stationed at Houtu Jinya to deal with possible indigenous counterattacks or other emergencies.
Li Changhu was in charge of internal affairs and logistics, so he couldn't get away from it either.
"I went with my second uncle."
Li Xiangping volunteered:
"I am aware of the damage to the airship, which will facilitate communication with the weapon refiners at the post station."
"Furthermore, I also want to see more about the post station and make some preparations for future family purchases and transactions."
Li Tongya also stepped forward:
"I'll go too. I have some knowledge of formations and runes, and I can help with the repair of the airship's protective and propulsion array patterns."
"In addition, those samples of malevolent energy and the rune records from the perimeter of the sanctuary that we brought back last time, we might be able to find relevant books or consult with experts at the post station."
Li Xiaoyao thought for a moment and nodded in agreement:
"Alright, Xiang Ping and Tong Ya will come with me. Chang Hu will stay behind and help our elder brother look after the house."
His gaze shifted to Li Chijing, who was staring at him expectantly, his eyes filled with longing for him to come along.
"Chijing, you want to go too?"
"Um!"
Li Chijing nodded emphatically, his eyes resolute.
"Second Uncle, my cultivation has reached the fifth level of Qi Refining, which is more than enough to protect myself."
"I was unable to accompany you to the end of the last sanctuary trip, but this trip to the post station will surely broaden my horizons and help me share the burdens of the family!"
Li Mutian pondered for a moment, then looked at Li Xiaoyao.
Li Xiaoyao shrugged:
"Let him go if he wants to. It's good for young people to broaden their horizons. The inn is relatively safe. With me here, nothing will go wrong. Just think of it as taking him on an 'educational trip'."
Thus, the group for the trip was decided: Li Xiaoyao would lead the team, and the main members would include Li Xiangping, Li Tongya, and Li Chijing.
In addition, four capable mid-stage Qi Refining clansmen were assigned to handle miscellaneous tasks. External cultivators such as Scar Wolf and Willow Maiden remained to assist in defense.
Before leaving, Li Mutian solemnly handed a storage ring to Li Xiaoyao.
The ring has a large interior space, filled with most of the spirit stones accumulated by the family over the years.
Furthermore, there are carefully selected ores and elixirs, especially specialties obtained from the outskirts of the sanctuary and the depths of the rift valley—
"Fire Fiend Crystal", "Fire Blood Ginseng", "Bone-Eroding Moss Sample", "Golden-Patterned Lichen Essence", etc.
These supplies might be obscure in ordinary worlds, but in a place like Chuixingyi where merchants from all realms gather, they could easily fetch a high price.
Li Mutian and Li Xiaoyao estimated that its total value was around 550,000 low-grade spirit stones, which could be considered the largest amount of liquid funds that the family could currently use.
"Nine thousand one hundred merit points, according to the usual exchange rate at Chuixing Post Station, would require approximately ninety-one thousand low-grade spirit stones."
Li Mutian said in a deep voice:
"The remaining resources should be used primarily to repair the airship, ensuring it is restored to its full potential, and perhaps even enhanced as needed."
"If there is any surplus, we will purchase the things that the family urgently needs: basic cultivation techniques, array formation books, spiritual plant seedlings, and special pills and equipment recipes."
"And... gather information about the cultivation of 'Otherworldly Fiends' and the ancient demonic calamity. Remember, don't flaunt your wealth; caution is paramount."
"Don't worry, brother, I know what I'm doing."
Li Xiaoyao put away the ring, feeling its heavy weight, which gave him a lot more confidence.
"I promise to do a perfect job, repair the flying boat even more sturdily than new, and bring back some fun and useful things for our little Xuanfeng!"
Several days later, after initial emergency treatment, the void airship, carrying a group of people, once again sailed into the vast void.
They flew towards the familiar "Hanging Star Station," which floated in the gap between planes and shone like a star.
Stepping into Chuixingyi again, the hustle and bustle remained unchanged.
This was the first time Li Chijing had come to such a strange place.
In the sky, there were rows of pavilions, streams of various colored lights, and strangely shaped cultivators and spirit beasts everywhere.
The air was filled with the mixed smells of various elixirs, spiritual materials, and foods.
He was overwhelmed by what he saw, but he remembered his second uncle's teachings and followed closely, saying little and looking little.
Li Xiaoyao, familiar with the route, led the group to the "Merit Hall" branch within Chuixing Post Station, which was in charge of exchanging and managing merit points.
There are relatively few people here, but those who come and go all have an extraordinary air about them.
The hall has several individual counters, with attendant disciples responsible for handling exchange transactions.
According to the rules of the Qingxiao Immortal Sect, merit points are internal contribution points that can be obtained by completing sect tasks, submitting specific resources, or directly exchanging spirit stones.
The exchange rate is not fixed, but as an important hub, Chuixingyi has a relatively open and stable rate, usually fluctuating around 1,000 good deeds for every 10,000 low-grade spirit stones.
Li Xiaoyao chose one of the empty counters and handed over his identity jade token (with information about the Li family's pioneering record) and the storage ring.
He stated frankly that he needed to exchange 9,100 good deeds for them.
The disciple behind the counter was a serious-looking late-stage Qi Refining cultivator.
He verified Li Xiaoyao's identity and counted the 91,000 low-grade spirit stones that he had taken out of the ring and neatly arranged.
After confirming that everything was correct, the procedures were completed quickly.
He then took out a specially made cyan-gold jade talisman.
The number 9,100 was recorded on it using a special magical artifact and linked to Li Xiaoyao's identity information before being handed to Li Xiaoyao.
"Fellow Daoist, this is a 'Merit Talisman,' containing nine thousand one hundred good deeds."
"This talisman can be used to offset the corresponding amount of merit at any institution under the Immortal Sect, and can also serve as proof. Please keep it safe."
The disciple in charge said matter-of-factly.
Li Xiaoyao took the jade talisman. It was warm to the touch, and with a slight sensing of his divine sense, he could clearly perceive the specific immortal sect mark and amount contained within it, which could not be faked.
Thank you for your trouble.
Li Xiaoyao thanked him, put away the merit talisman, and felt relieved. With this hard currency, the matter of the fine was half settled.
Immediately afterwards, he led everyone straight to the "Border Patrol Division's" office at Chuixing Station.
You need to pay the development penalty here.