A Druid Also Can Cultivate-Chapter 451 - 382: The War Begins
"Gift?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of astonishment flashed across Qi Ping’s face. His first thought was that Ji Qingyue wanted to set him up, but it turned out to be a genuine gift?
"She left behind most of the foundation of the Tier Six Spirit Vein and the Spirit Vein itself?"
Even for Qi Ping, this was hard to believe.
Wasn’t this woman supposed to have collaborated with the Celestial Dragon Continent’s representative to kill key figures like him?
According to the Immortal Tiger, this woman had some capabilities in the Path of Celestial Secret. It was understandable if she predicted danger and fled. But why leave these things behind?
Could this be a trap?
Qi Ping thought it best to be cautious, so he said:
"Tiger, since they have left, you shouldn’t have any trouble calculating her original base and its surroundings. See if there’s any plot in there..."
"Be careful around these enemies; even a moment’s negligence could be deadly!"
Qi Ping added seriously.
Qi Ping wouldn’t worry if it were Yaya, but the Immortal Tiger was blessed with Fortune. Its path had been extraordinarily smooth, rarely encountering setbacks, and often stumbled upon treasure. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Qi Ping was concerned that such experiences might lead to complacency for the Immortal Tiger, making it easy to fall into a trap due to negligence. After all, Fortune is just Fortune; it can’t always work, and many Fortune Beasts died under similar circumstances according to records.
Though he could revive the Immortal Tiger, it still caused harm. Avoiding it was better whenever possible, and some damages were irreversible.
"Awoo...(Alright, boss, I’ll be careful!)"
The Immortal Tiger nodded solemnly at Qi Ping’s serious expression.
It valued Qi Ping’s advice.
Upon reflection, it indeed realized its reckless behavior at times.
Thus, the Immortal Tiger resolved to remain vigilant, treating Fortune as a mere pleasant surprise while recognizing the importance of personal strength, insight, and caution.
As the Immortal Tiger conducted another deduction, the outcome soon emerged.
"Awoo...(Boss, it’s true, she left a lot behind without any ambush...)"
"Really no ambush? Strange!"
This was beneficial for Qi Ping, but it still felt odd.
"Can you deduce why she would do this?"
"Awoo...(Boss, some things remain elusive even to the Path of Celestial Secret, but having reviewed her life and current circumstances, I can guess a bit!)"
"Oh? What do you mean?"
Qi Ping curiously looked at the Immortal Tiger.
The Immortal Tiger was the smartest among his Animal Companions, so its guesses were likely quite accurate.
"Awoo...(There are several reasons, one being her life story. This woman’s cultivation path was remarkably smooth, progressing unstoppably up to Divinity Transformation, only encountering a slight halt at Void Refining but without major issues.)"
"Awoo...(Her life experience was thus quite monotonous, without peers or mentors she greatly respected, and she was very detached from her relatives, leaving her relationships shallow and emotionally indifferent...)"
"Awoo...(Fortunately, she was intelligent and insightful. Through her travels on the Star Sea Continent, she witnessed the human world and found her unique path. Otherwise, she would have succumbed to her Realm’s pressures and died from backlash.)"
"Awoo...(Yet, upon reaching the Void Refining Stage, she scoured the Star Sea Continent in vain for a breakthrough to overcome the Void Refining shackles...)"
"Awoo...(Having explored the Star Sea Continent thoroughly, she abandoned it entirely, leaving behind her Tier Six Spirit Vein and position as Supreme Elder of the Star Sea Alliance. She spent millennia exploring the Sea of Realms, sustaining serious injuries and near-death experiences without finding a path to power Integration...)"
"Awoo...(So when Dragon Star from the Celestial Dragon Continent invited her, she accepted after confirming your power and identity, considering that gaining an unrelated ally versus finding a chance at Integration was an easy choice.)"
"Awoo...(But upon realizing your unexpected strength, she changed her choice. It was foolish to risk herself for an untrustworthy Celestial Dragon Continent cultivator, leaving escape as her only option due to her prior commitment.)"
"Awoo...(Leaving these seemingly valuable yet insignificant resources was a gesture of goodwill, possibly out of a slight connection to the Star Sea Continent, or maybe both...)"
...
"I see!"
After hearing the Immortal Tiger’s detailed account of Ji Qingyue’s life, Qi Ping finally understood why the woman made such choices.
Objectively, her actions revealed she wasn’t inherently malicious. Even when confronting the Void Refining bottleneck, she didn’t exploit the Star Sea Continent’s cultivators as resources. Instead, she explored other Realm worlds.
However, she wasn’t especially virtuous either, having no ties or emotional bonds on this continent, so the things she left were merely what she couldn’t use, a parting gesture to smooth her path. If the Bee Daoist ultimately prevailed, perhaps there’d be some goodwill preserved, leaving a line of retreat.
