Chapter 541: The appearance of home

Li Qi watched the other party leave.

It really was… a scheme.

But this Karma was indeed forged, and it wasn't just a simple favor; it involved his own life.

Such Karma couldn't be easily resolved. Even Great Powers would be entangled by it. For example, the Buddha once had such a connection.

The Divine Beast Peacock had a violent temperament. The Buddha was once eaten by her and later emerged from an opening on her back, saying: “Because I came from within the Peacock’s body and gained Rebirth, the Peacock is called the Buddha’s mother, and the Great Roc is her uncle.”

With this Destiny, the Peacock later became the Western Heaven Buddha Mother, known as the Buddha Mother Great Peacock Bright King.

If the Buddha himself had such an experience, then for Li Qi, it was naturally the same.

If the other party had simply chosen not to kill him—that is, intending to kill him but not doing so—it would merely be a neutralization, and naturally, there would be no talk of ‘owing me a life’.

If that were true, wouldn't anyone who claimed they would kill everyone in the world, and then said they wouldn't, mean that everyone in the world owed him a life?

Therefore, to make Li Qi owe this, the other party set up this trap.

First, by using the information Li Qi knew, he misled Li Qi into thinking the 6th Grade Lama wanted to kill him. So, Li Qi naturally wouldn't sit idly by, and then he let his Disciple make a move, causing Li Qi to directly try to kill the Disciple.

At this point, his move to kill Li Qi would have been a logical ‘revenge’, putting him in a superior position.

But he didn’t. Instead, he let Li Qi live, even giving him a hint that helped Li Qi achieve some Breakthroughs.

Li Qi could have refused this Breakthrough.

However, this gift was too profound: a new method to resolve his Dao path conflict!

Could Li Qi refuse?

Clearly, he couldn’t refuse it.

So, the other party once again acted as his Dharma Protector, and thus, this Karma was forged.

A human life, plus this favor, a combination of favors…

This 6th Grade Lama must have known about the discussions between himself and Dakini Heaven, right? He was only a fifth-grade, so he might not have come on his own behalf.

Was it possible that Tsongkhapa sent him?

Or… was it Mahakala?

Li Qi shook his head.

It seemed he had fallen into another trap. Perhaps this was a scheme set by Dakini Heaven for him?

Alas, in this world, whenever you try to do something, someone always comes to stir things up. No wonder so many people want to withdraw from the world; they’re all troubled by such things.

But there was nothing he could do.

What else could he do? Meet force with force, adapt to circumstances. Anyway, the rabbit’s matter was already resolved. The rest… was to continue working hard to make Zhu Fengdan abandon the idea of sending the rabbit to the front lines.

Li Qi had indeed arranged some hidden pieces on the front lines, but no matter what hidden pieces they were, accidents could happen, couldn't they? It was best if they didn't have to go.

If they didn't go, there would be no danger.

As for the current Karma and favors…

Forget it. Too many fleas don’t itch, too many debts don’t worry. He still carried the debt of the human Dao. The Honglu Temple paid for Shen Shuibi’s injuries, which was another layer of Karma.

He’d have to repay it all eventually. Let it be.

He gave up caring.

Go home!

As soon as the thought of giving up arose, the world suddenly widened. Li Qi felt his body and mind relax, no longer thinking about those worrying matters. Instead, he activated a遁光 and flew away quickly.

However, after Li Qi left, many Cultivators from the city behind him began to gather towards this area.

They had all seen the enormous flaming Dharma Idol and Li Qi's Dharma Idol holding up the heavens just now, knowing that a great battle had taken place here!

Seeing that the protagonists of the battle had already left, they rushed out, hoping to find some Opportunity.

The traces of the battlefield themselves were already an Opportunity.

Just like when Li Qi went to Zhu Ming Cave, if he were a human Dao Cultivator or used a sword, he would have made a huge profit. Merely observing the human emperor sword marks would be invaluable for learning.

These people were also the same.

This was perhaps… a certain ecology of the world.

And in the outer regions, it is said that such ruins are even more popular, no longer limited to individual Cultivators vying for them, but possibly leading to a kind of civilization war.

For a miniature heaven and earth, the battle remains of a Great Power are actually similar to Earth discovering the remnants of some advanced alien civilization.

As long as even a tiny bit can be understood, it can propel the entire civilization forward rapidly.

Then, if several miniature heaven and earths discovered the same ruins, a civilization war would probably be on the verge of breaking out.

But those were not things Li Qi would consider at the moment. He didn't even care much about the ruins behind him; anyway, when he actually exerted force, he controlled his strength and didn't unleash too strong aftershocks, so the environmental impact should be small, and it wouldn't attract things like Patrolling Envoys.

This return trip only took about two months in total, as he had already seen most of the scenery along the way, so it didn't take much time.

Returning to Shaman God Mountain again, he came to the Star-Mansion Array and activated it.

With a whoosh, he arrived at the entrance of the Immortal Cave in Mystic Radiance Mountain.

The moment he arrived, Shen Shuibi sensed him. She was originally sitting at the entrance of the Immortal Cave and immediately turned to look at Li Qi.

“You’re back? This trip took a bit longer than planned, it’s been more than two years.” The rabbit stood up, walked forward, and naturally took Li Qi’s hand, examining his body.

Then, she frowned: “You’re injured? Your heart Meridians were broken by someone?”

As she spoke, she twisted her hand, and a roll of silver needles unfolded, suspended in mid-air. She drew a few from it and pricked them around Li Qi.

“Fortunately, the heart is the great master, the emperor, the dwelling of the spirit, and its organ is firm, so evil cannot enter. Even with the heart Meridians broken like this, there’s no external evil invasion. I’ll clear your Lesser Yin Meridians, and then observe the Qi's fullness and emptiness, its speed and slowness to determine the treatment, flushing out the decline and supplementing the deficiency. This way, the evil Qi will be removed, and the True Qi will be firm, preventing any lingering effects.”

“By the way, how did you get this injury? There’s also demonic fire in it… Hmm, thankfully, your cultivation is solid and strong, so there’s no major problem. Oh, wait, what’s going on with your Inner World? It’s fused so well? Have you had a Breakthrough?”

As she spoke these words, her hands continued to move.

In the depression behind the small finger joint, directly at the Laogong point, where the Hand Lesser Yin Meridian flows, she inserted three fen.

She also inserted two needles into the Shaochong point, inserting one fen, leaving it for one breath, and moxibustion for one cone.

At the Shenmen point, in the depression at the end of the metacarpal bone behind the palm, where the Hand Lesser Yin Meridian flows, she inserted three fen, leaving it for seven breaths, and moxibustion for three cones.

Then came the Spirit Dao, Shaohai, Jimen, in the depression behind the inner side of the elbow joint, she inserted five fen.

In this way, Li Qi’s injuries were temporarily suppressed.

Li Qi didn’t say much throughout, just watching her babble.

Because his heart Meridians were obstructed by the silver needles, he seemed a bit dazed, and the scene before his eyes began to blur.

He still remembered that a long, long time ago, the rabbit was actually a quiet person who didn’t talk much, often staring blankly for an entire day. At that time, they were still on their way to find Empress Luofu.

When Li Qi and she were traveling, he often initiated conversations with her, hoping to say a few more words, but the rabbit often ignored him, full of sorrow, and had no interest in talking.

At that time, she gave Li Qi the feeling of being aloof and proud.

Li Qi, on the other hand, racked his brains, hoping to exchange a few more words, thinking at the time of building a good relationship, so they wouldn't just become friends.

And now, the rabbit, who used to be socially anxious, could very naturally say many, many things to him, without Li Qi having to actively search for topics anymore.

“What’s wrong? I asked you where this injury came from?” The rabbit twisted a silver needle, her expression displeased.

Her twist had a purpose. Li Qi immediately felt a sharp pain, and the memories of the past in his mind gradually blurred, while the scene before his eyes became clear again.

At this moment, he saw a child suddenly dart out from beside them, already looking seven or eight years old. He leaped and sat on Li Qi’s shoulder, grabbing Li Qi’s hair and saying, “Father! Mother is asking you a question!”

Shen Shuibi directly picked up the mischievous child: “Go away, you know I’m asking! Your father has needles in him, don’t touch his Meridians.”

“That’s right, that’s right, I just said, Boss, don’t be too reckless.” At this moment, a jade pendant hanging from Li Shiwei’s waist suddenly spoke, saying this.

“Mind your own business!” Li Shiwei clenched her fist and lightly punched the jade pendant.

Li Qi also completely came back to his senses. The daze caused by the heart Meridian obstruction disappeared, but it made him feel his current situation more vividly.

“It’s nothing, just some 6th Grade Lamas came to cause trouble for me. I’ve already repelled them; they can’t do anything to me.” Li Qi smiled.

“That’s good.” Shen Shuibi said, putting the mischievous child down on the ground.

As soon as Li Shiwei landed, she pounced on Li Qi’s thigh, hugging it and rubbing against it, while saying, “Father… my dear father! You’re finally back. You won’t leave after this trip, right?!”

“Who did you learn that from? Your mother doesn’t talk or act like that.” Li Qi picked her up: “Why don’t you learn something good, like your mother, and be a cool beauty.”

“No, Father, being cool isn’t popular now.” Li Shiwei shook her head like a little adult, pretending to extend her finger and point out: “Auntie told me not to be like you two, like a dull gourd. If you go out like that, you’ll easily suffer losses.”

“Auntie? Has Yang Ning arrived?” Li Qi looked at Shen Shuibi.

The rabbit nodded: “After you left, Yang Ning seemed to feel that we were like an orphaned mother and child, and was a bit worried, so she moved in with me. Shi Wei also likes her very much, it’s just… now that she’s with Yang Ning all day, her personality has become seven or eight parts similar.” Shen Shuibi smiled bitterly and shook her head, not knowing what to say.

“Auntie is very amazing. I think she’s even more amazing than Mother! Auntie said Mother used to get beaten by her every day when she was little! So now that my personality is like Auntie’s, Mother wants to beat me back.” Li Shiwei said with a giggle.

The Mountain Xuan Jade pendant on her waist hummed and flew up, hiding in her pocket.

It was clear that this jade was very smart. Hearing this, it knew the mischievous child was about to get a beating and hid to avoid being hurt.

Sure enough, Shen Shuibi’s almond eyes widened, and she walked over with her hands on her hips.

Li Qi watched happily from behind.

Who would have thought, who would have thought.

That cool and beautiful rabbit had turned into this appearance.

However…

Isn’t it also quite good?

It’s just that when it comes to children’s education, leaving it to Yang Ning doesn’t seem right.

Thinking of this, Li Qi decisively got up.

He couldn't bring himself to hit a child, but it was better for him to talk to Yang Ning about it.

Thinking this, Li Qi strolled out amidst the child’s cries.

Fortunately, the mischievous child didn’t hold grudges after being hit, being carefree and thoughtless. This also had a lot of Yang Ning’s influence.

Damn it, why is it so strange? Having a child that’s similar to Yang Ning, but not born with Yang Ning…

Li Qi strolled outside, searching for traces of Yang Ning’s presence.

This was easy to find. After a short while, he found Yang Ning’s residence within the current Immortal Cave through the fluctuations of cultivation and traces of habitation.

It seemed as if Shen Shuibi had specially opened a room for her to live in.

As Li Qi knocked on the door, suddenly, the Formation above the Immortal Cave was deactivated, and Yang Ning walked out, then saw Li Qi.

Her expression showed surprise for a moment, then she frowned: “When did you get back?”

Li Qi smiled: “Just now, no more than a quarter of an hour ago.”

Now, he and Yang Ning were actually quite familiar. Although Yang Ning still didn’t care much for him, at least there was no longer any repulsion.

“That’s quite a coincidence. I suddenly felt a sense of unease just now. Oh, by the way, why didn’t Yu come with you? She wouldn’t be hitting the child, would she?” Yang Ning raised an eyebrow.

“The child is mischievous. Please excuse her.” Li Qi cupped his hands.

“You think I’m a bad influence?” Yang Ning’s perception was very sharp, and she immediately realized what Li Qi wanted to say.

Li Qi coughed twice, not hiding it, and said: “Ahem, I wouldn’t say a bad influence. A lively child is actually a good thing, but, Yang Ning, this is perhaps a bit too lively. How about reining it in a bit? Also, don’t tell the child everything. Talking about adults fighting when they were little, bringing that up now, isn’t that a bit inappropriate?”

Yang Ning narrowed her eyes after hearing these words.

Then, she shrugged: “Alright, if you say so, then so be it. After all, it’s your child.”

“That’s good, that’s good. By the way, when did you become so agreeable?” Li Qi sighed in relief. He had thought Yang Ning wouldn’t listen to reason, but he hadn’t expected… she was quite understanding after all.

“Hmm, nothing. After all, you also have your own considerations. Raising a child is quite tiring, especially for you. The journey to the West… wasn’t easy, was it?” Yang Ning asked.

Li Qi was stunned.

Then he smiled: “Small matter, it’s all taken care of. Things on the front lines are much more stable. The next step is to try and see if I can avoid going.”

Yang Ning nodded steadily: “That’s good. But if you absolutely have to go, take me with you.”

“Alright.” Li Qi replied.

The brief conversation ended.

Li Qi felt a little emotional.

Finally, it felt… a bit like a home.

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