My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 1091 - 1061: Your Opponent Often Knows You Best
In this world, matters are not just black or white. If Li Xuefu was the one who caused harm, he wouldn’t have sought out Qin Liuxi, and this matter wouldn’t even exist; the whole family would just wait to die.
But the one who committed this evil was an ancestor of the Li Family, and not to mention he’s long gone, suffering punishment in the Sword Mountain Hell. This family’s parents have likely died two or three generations ago. Even if siblings are still alive, they probably don’t care much, mostly coaxed by family to offer compensation. But honestly, how much compensation does Da Feng’s law provide? And how much sadness will they feel upon receiving it?
Some people, upon receiving money, instead become corrupt and lazy, which is truly a loss of fortune!
Qin Liuxi felt more pity for these children who didn’t live many years, so she asked Li Xuefu to secretly aid their families as compensation (something Li Weng had already instructed his sons to do). More importantly, she wanted them to do good deeds in the children’s names to accumulate merit, even if they have already lost the chance of reincarnation. Who knows what kind of life forms they might become in the Three Thousand Worlds?
As for the hardships Li Xuefu and his family will endure, they too deserve it. After all, they have enjoyed the wealth this matter brought, so now they must endure the recompense. It is only fair.
Otherwise, how could the curse of vengeful souls be so easily broken?
Think of the Si Lengyue family, whose blood curse endured for a century, consuming much effort and being burned by the Karmic Fire before they overcame it. The Li Family is merely losing all its wealth now, yet they still have a chance to start anew.
This is the best advice Qin Liuxi could come up with. If Li Xuefu harbors any selfish thoughts of regret, it will be his own doing, leading the Li Family to their demise.
Qin Liuxi followed Li Xuefu to the Li Family, treated his son, dispelled resentment, and prescribed a regimen for gradual recovery. Mr. Li will get better.
"You should marry and have children after reaching forty." This was Qin Liuxi’s advice to both Mr. Li and Li Xuefu.
After forty, his path would be smoother.
Li Xuefu expressed his gratitude and handed over ten thousand taels as a fortune-telling fee to Qin Liuxi.
Qin Liuxi gave them several peace charms to dispel bad luck and subtly advised: "When this matter is settled, becoming a poor farmer and nurturing the third generation will yield better results than merchant registration."
Li Xuefu seemed to be lost in thought.
Qin Liuxi and Feng Xiu did not linger in Chang City; they returned directly from the Yin Road. She also explained to him why the Li Family was so determined to engage in tea trading.
"Think about this incident; when will the cycle of revenge end? Considering how cunning that Li Weng was, his wealth vanished in just three generations, ending up with nothing. If it weren’t for some merits offsetting, you wouldn’t even exist today. So, was he right or wrong?"
Qin Liuxi said: "What right or wrong is there? It still comes to this: a drink and a peck, all predetermined, all karmic retribution."
Feng Xiu asked: "Do you think Li Xuefu will hide private intentions?"
"If he’s smart, he’ll use his wealth to gain connections, becoming a poor farmer, and after two or three generations, they’ll rise again, provided they continue to follow their ancestral instructions to do good and accumulate merit!" Even as a poor farmer, if they remain kind, the fate of the Li Family descendants will eventually turn around.
The misdeeds of the Li Family are real, but so too are the benefits of their good deeds. There’s no right or wrong; it’s just karma.
It’s like some treacherous officials; they indeed are treacherous officials, but they’ve also done beneficial things for the people. So, are such officials wrong or right?
It’s impossible to conclude!
Feng Xiu didn’t continue discussing the Li Family but mentioned the Daoist named Xuanming and sighed: "I’ve been in Da Feng for so long and never heard of this Daoist name. Evidently, there are still many mystical individuals hidden in the world. Wouldn’t it be great to have a few skilled ones help fight monsters?"
Qin Liuxi chuckled lightly: "Even if there are capable ones, they may not be willing to get involved in such matters."
"Not so, how can there be any safe eggs under a toppled nest if they are unwilling, then let them face death." Feng Xiu snorted coldly.
Qin Liuxi tapped her palm with the Vajra Ruler and said: "Can’t they pretend to submit and bow low under that old demon?"
Feng Xiu was stunned: "No way!"
Qin Liuxi said nothing. She didn’t know if it would happen, but she knew one shouldn’t depend on others; true strength lies in oneself!
"Later, I want to research that Trapped Immortal Array and find good materials to refine it into an array plate." Qin Liuxi said: "Help me see if there is any Ten-thousand-year-old Dragon Wood and Thunderstruck Jujube Wood, or even Purple Jade tempered by thunder."
Feng Xiu frowned: "You can ask people to find the materials, but refining such an array plate requires a lot of cultivation and devotion. A moment of distraction could cause a severe backlash; your expertise in array formation must reach the pinnacle before attempting."
He knew she was formidable, but that Trapped Immortal Array was exceedingly difficult to form, not to mention refining it into an array plate.
Refining an array plate, unlike alchemy, demands familiarity with the Five Elements and Eight Diagrams, exceptional prowess in array formations, and spiritual power. One cannot miss any of these aspects to smoothly engrave array patterns.
And to engrave array patterns is to inscribe the array’s hidden Daoist intentions and practices onto the plate, forming talismanic patterns, consuming immense spiritual power and concentration, something ordinary people cannot accomplish. One misaligned talismanic pattern would render the array useless.
Even after successfully engraving the array patterns, it’s not complete. The array must invoke the Heaven and Earth Laws to imbue the plate, tempered by the power of the heavens and the earth; only upon successful tempering can it be considered refined.
This process requires perfect cultivation; otherwise, it can’t be accomplished, let alone refining a super grand array like the Trapped Immortal Array, which would deplete all one’s heart and soul.
Feng Xiu wasn’t doubting Qin Liuxi’s ability, but now they’re in the open while Si Luo is in the shadows, and who knows when that sneaky creature will pop out to disrupt things.
If she’s refining an array when they make a move, she wouldn’t even need to fight—it would be the finale with the next life waiting for reincarnation!
Qin Liuxi said: "Don’t worry, without ten out of ten certainty, I wouldn’t attempt it lightly. When I decide to refine the array plate, it will be a do-or-die endeavor."
So besides accumulating Merit and Faith daily, cultivation is also necessary; she still has some time!
Feng Xiu said: "It would be nice to know when they plan to act. Having a sword hanging over your head is unsettling."
"Prepare as if tomorrow is the last day." Qin Liuxi stroked the scriptures on the Vajra Ruler and said: "They too need foolproof preparation. After all, proud people like them finding no interest in repeated failures, if I were him, I wouldn’t reveal anything recklessly without everything ready, since the Nine Netherworld is not a good place. Considering he escaped from the Nine Netherworld just over six years ago and hasn’t even retrieved all the remaining Buddha Bones, he must be waiting as well."
A cultivator seeking to attain Tao and ascend needs opportune conditions and thorough preparation, much less to become a god?
If he wants to become a god, how can he withstand the Heavenly Thunder for ascension without a formidable physical body and mana?
Feng Xiu stared at her.
"What?"
Feng Xiu blinked and said: "Could this mean you embody the saying, ’one’s opponent often knows them best!’"
Qin Liuxi: "..."
The conversation ended, move along!
