Chapter 80 Lawless and Unrestrained

"What? The place you're talking about where the Mysterious Spring Qi might exist is Nine Star Mountain?"

Where did you get such audacity, you brat? Do you know that place is no good? Even if you are an important member of the Cao family, you could very well die there.

That area was a chaotic, lawless region that the Cao family had failed to capture despite several attempts to encircle it.

Upon seeing the map, Xu Yuankun's expression instantly changed. He grabbed Cao Nanning by the collar, intending to drag him back to Linghua Mountain.

"Uncle Yuen Long, please say a word for me!"

Xu Yuanlang looked at Xu Yuankun and said something strange.

"A lawless, chaotic zone? What does that mean?"

He hadn't been in the area for long and didn't know much about the surroundings, let alone Jiuxing Mountain.

"Yuan Lang, within the Cao family's territory, there are vassal forces like us, as well as spies planted by the Qingming Sect. Although these forces are in opposition to each other, they all have to abide by the rules."

They dared not openly kill and plunder, so they artificially created a legacy.

However, Jiuxing Mountain is a completely different scene, composed entirely of wanted demonic and evil cultivators.

The only rule is that the strong are respected. They even use cultivators who accidentally wander in to make offerings. Every year, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of cultivators who die there.

In addition, they would use Jiuxing Mountain as a base to plunder the Cao family's resource points. The Cao family deeply resented this malignant tumor and had organized people to eradicate it several times in the past.

However, all attempts failed without exception. There are natural illusion arrays near Jiuxing Mountain, and the mountain itself contains numerous maze-like caves and underground caverns, making the clearing operation extremely difficult.

That kid is courting death by going into Nine Star Mountain. Don't listen to him, just bring him back. Why would the Cao family issue such a deadly mission?

Upon hearing Xu Yuankun's explanation, Xu Yuanlang became interested. With so many underground caves, it was no wonder that there might be Xuanquan Qi (a type of spiritual energy).

"No, no!"

Seeing Xu Yuanlang's tempted expression, Xu Yuankun shook his head vigorously in despair.

"Fifth Brother, the purpose of Nanning is to find Wangyuegui. According to the map provided by the Cao family, there are several other locations besides Jiuxing Mountain."

We don't necessarily have to go to Jiuxing Mountain; let's first look for Wangyuegui in a few other places.

Since the two were evenly matched, Xu Yuankun naturally couldn't ignore Xu Yuanlang's suggestion. Besides, what he said made sense. So he turned around and stared intently at Cao Nanning, and said without hesitation.

"Okay, if you can't find it, you'll have to go back to Linghua Mountain in Nanning."

Cao Nanning lowered his head and agreed, but a shadow of gloom flashed across his face. Seeing how readily he agreed, Xu Yuankun pulled Xu Yuanlang away and then said angrily.

"And you, Yuan Lang, I've discovered your audacity over the past few days. If I weren't here, you probably would have led Nanning over there."

Xu Yuanlang chuckled awkwardly and quickly said it was impossible, but Xu Yuankun looked at him with disbelief. Feeling a little embarrassed, he thought for a moment and then spoke up.

"Fifth Brother, with my talent of five spiritual roots, I have been able to cultivate so quickly, which is naturally due to the many risks I have taken, some of which were even life-or-death crises."

"There is bound to be great terror between life and death, but how can one possibly establish a foundation without experiencing life and death at all, Fifth Brother?"

Xu Yuankun looked up in shock and sized up Xu Yuanlang as if he were seeing him for the first time.

"You want to build a foundation?"

Seeing his fifth brother's surprised expression, Xu Yuanlang asked in return, somewhat puzzled.

"Yes, isn't Fifth Brother the same?"

"no!"

Xu Yuankun shook his head bitterly, then seemed to realize that he had made a mistake, and continued.

"I used to dream of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, but my talent is not as good as my third and fourth brothers, and I don't have their backing."

Even if there were Foundation Establishment Pills, it wouldn't be for me. If I were to risk breaking through on my own, I would surely die. Call me cowardly or timid if you want.

All I want is to live my life well, get married, have children, and then slowly create opportunities for the next generation. That's enough.

I don't have your ambitions, kid. Your aspirations far surpass those of Fifth Brother. I misunderstood you before, thinking you were reckless and disobedient.

It was rare for his fifth brother to open up, and he also understood Xu Yuanlang's extremely radical style.

Xu Yuanlang patted his fifth brother and said slowly.

"Fifth Brother, we're family, there's no need to say such things."

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"The yin energy here is too thin. The Moon Gazing is a spiritual creature that can only grow in places where the yin energy is abundant."

"It's not going to work here, let's try another place."

Cao Nanning had marked five locations on his map. They didn't pay attention to the first location since there was nothing there, and then chose the next place.

A month later, the three looked at the still fresh Wangyue Guigen beard on the ground with some melancholy.

"Too late, it's already been taken."

Xu Yuankun sighed. He had searched every location except for Jiuxing Mountain.

"We have no choice but to go to Jiuxing Mountain."

Xu Yuanlang said in a low voice, while Xu Yuankun, who was next to him, grabbed Cao Nanning's collar and spoke up.

"Yuan Lang, if all else fails, the two of us will go to Jiuxing Mountain. Before that, we'll bring this kid back to Nanning. We'll bring Wang Yue Gui back to you."

Cao Nanning shook his head vigorously, as if it were a fan, and hurriedly spoke.

"obedient!"

This time, Xu Yuanlang also frowned and said.

"No, I have to collect them myself. Others can help, but I have to be involved in the whole process, otherwise I will fail the mission."

"If we don't tell, who will know?"

Cao Nanning hurriedly replied, "My fifth brother asked a stupid question."

"The elders who are in charge of the family know this; no one can deceive him."

"Then the mission fails!"

Cao Nanning, with a mournful face, spoke again.

"My two uncles, no, this won't do. I've already failed several times. If I fail again, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to establish my foundation in the future."

Upon hearing "Foundation Establishment," the two became serious and earnestly inquired about what had happened.

"Actually, after I broke through to the late stage of Qi Refining, I was supposed to accept a corresponding mission, but I was targeted by the other two branches of the family."

They deliberately sabotaged my progress, causing me to fail in my missions one after another. Their goal was to prevent me from completing the required tasks and thus deprive me of the family's support in the future. If they succeeded, it would be a blow to my parents.

Having no other choice, I had to accept the task of picking the moonflower seeds. It just so happened that my two uncles arrived, which is why I wanted to ask for your help.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuanlang's expression softened slightly.

Why didn't you tell your mother?

"I don't want my mother to worry about me. Besides, her focus is all on my younger sister."

Cao Nanning's expression darkened slightly.