Chapter 516: Chapter 424: Advancement

Chen Li’s gaze finally fell upon the Soul-Stabilizing Pills.

’Once we have the Soul-Stabilizing Pills, as long as someone in the family cultivates to the Spirit Realm Seventh Level: Inner Mansion Pass, they can take one. Then, ascending to the Divine Hall, condensing their Divine Sense, and achieving the rank of Grandmaster will be practically a sure thing!’

A keen light glinted in Chen Li’s eyes.

’Add the two I already have... that makes a total of fourteen pills. This means I can create at least fourteen Divine Hall Grandmasters for the family.’

The thought made Chen Li’s heart race with excitement.

Fourteen Divine Hall Grandmasters.

For a family, this was worth far more than one or two Divine Artifacts or True Intents!

’The Soul-Stabilizing Pills!’

Chen Li no longer hesitated. He made his final choice in his mind.

After making his selection and taking the Elixirs granted by the system, Chen Li once again immersed himself in Cultivation.

Supported by the Cyan Lotus Seeds, Chen Li’s Cultivation speed was extremely fast.

After consuming four Cyan Lotus Seeds, the Law Divine Chain that had merged "Subordinate Wealth" and "Inheritance Wealth" completely stabilized.

Chen Li’s Primordial Spirit opened its eyes.

The scene before him changed once more.

That vast, formless, and indescribable void unfolded before his eyes again.

But this time, the illusory Order Divine Chain of the Heaven and Earth True Wealth Law was clearer than ever before.

It was so close he could almost touch it!

Chen Li could feel with absolute clarity the stirring of the Righteous Wealth Law Divine Chain within him, and the favor of this Heaven and Earth True Wealth Law.

However, that was all.

The magnificent Heaven and Earth Law seemed right before him, yet it was also a thousand mountains and rivers away.

He could see it and feel it, but he could not truly touch it, let alone comprehend it.

"Unity..."

Chen Li whispered softly and closed his eyes.

The vision of the void receded like the tide, returning him to reality.

He could sense his own power at this moment.

The Primordial Qi in his body had undergone a qualitative change, becoming far purer and more condensed than ever before.

But he still hadn’t broken through.

’Now that two parts of the Rune Law have initially merged into one, I should have reached the threshold of Unity.’

A trace of doubt flashed through Chen Li’s mind.

’Have I not merged enough runes?’

’No need to rush.’

Chen Li stood up, his aura more harmonious and complete than before.

’I’ll try merging the runes for Spousal Wealth, Family Enterprise Wealth, and the others one by one.’

He knew in his heart that the more complete and powerful his Righteous Wealth Law became, the more solid his foundation for the future Dharma Realm would be, and the greater his potential.

A breakthrough would then come naturally.

Finishing his seclusion, Chen Li pushed open the door and let out a long breath.

During his seclusion, he had eaten very little, sustaining himself with only fresh water and dry rations.

With his current Cultivation, Fasting for a month would be no problem at all.

Now that he was out, his spirit at Perfection, he felt a bit empty in his stomach and his appetite was whetted.

"Someone."

"Master," a maidservant quickly answered.

"Prepare a table of food. Make it a feast," Chen Li ordered.

The maidservant hurried off to make the arrangements.

Chen Li ambled toward the side hall, planning to rest for a moment while waiting for his meal.

Just as he sat down, a maidservant brought in several plates of exquisite pastries and snacks, along with a pot of clear tea.

He picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, but before he could even taste it, Chen Shouyue came looking for him.

"Father, you’re out of seclusion!"

Chen Shouyue’s face was full of joy. "Luo Pingyuan, the County Magistrate of Mirror Mountain, has been waiting at the residence for three days. He said he has urgent business with you. I told him you were in seclusion and that he should come back in a few days, but he insisted on staying and has been lodging in the guest courtyard."

Chen Li nodded.

He knew exactly why Luo Pingyuan was seeking an audience at this time.

"Go ask him to come to the side hall."

"Alright." Chen Shouyue turned to fetch him.

Chen Li had a few more pastries. He had just lifted his teacup when he saw Luo Pingyuan walk in with a somewhat hurried gait.

His face held an unconcealable anxiety, and his eyes were bloodshot. He clearly hadn’t slept well these past few days.

"Pingyuan pays his respects to the Patriarch." Luo Pingyuan bowed low, his posture still extremely deferential.

"Sit."

Chen Li gestured to a nearby chair. "Have some tea and snacks first. The meal will take some time."

"Thank you, Patriarch."

But Luo Pingyuan did not sit down as told. Instead, he lowered his voice and said urgently, "Patriarch, this subordinate has just received news from Songjiang. Jiang Hongxin... has returned to Songjiang and officially taken control of the Jiang Family."

Seeing that Chen Li’s expression remained unchanged, he continued, "Moreover, I’ve heard that people from the Jiangzhou Martial Bureau are already on their way to Songjiang. Patriarch, the matter of the Jiang Family must be handled sooner rather than later! If we wait for the Jingwu Bureau to intervene, trying to act then will lead to endless trouble!"

Chen Li took a sip of tea, noncommittal about the exaggeration in Luo Pingyuan’s words.

The Jiangkou County Magistrate had just died, and now there was the major case of the Celestial Sword Sect trafficking tens of thousands of boxes of Opium Paste, which had resulted in the deaths of over a hundred disciples and an Elder.

The Jiangzhou Government Office was probably at its wits’ end right now. How could they have the spare energy and manpower to thoroughly investigate the Songjiang Jiang Family for spreading rumors?

Even if they did go, they would most likely just be going through the motions.

It wouldn’t be difficult to resolve.

Luo Pingyuan’s urgency stemmed more from his own ambition.

However, it was indeed time to completely eliminate the hidden threat of the Jiang Family. Leaving them be was, after all, a liability.

"Sit down and talk."

Chen Li pointed to the chair.

Luo Pingyuan managed to suppress his impatience and sat down as instructed.

Chen Li set down his teacup, as if contemplating something.

A moment later, he raised his eyes to look at Luo Pingyuan, a thoughtful smile playing on his lips.

"The Jiang Family... do they have any good-for-nothing, profligate sons?"

Luo Pingyuan was taken aback, not understanding the question. He answered subconsciously, "Of course. The great Noble Families are large and sprawling; there are always some who are good-for-nothing..."

Chen Li added, "It has to be someone whose parents or elders currently hold real power and a high position in the Jiang Family. Those from distant branch families, or whose parents have already lost their influence, don’t count."

Luo Pingyuan froze for a second, then a keen light flashed in his eyes as he understood Chen Li’s intention!

"In that case, there’s only one person who fits the description!"

"Who?"

"Jiang Chaoyang."

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