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Chapter 50: Divinity Devouring Each Other, Xi Xiʼs Top Hater [Monday, Seeking Follow-up Reads!]

Xuʼs Wood Carving Shop.

The charcoal stove radiated intense heat, boiling the water within and causing it to roll turbulently. A few verdant tea leaves were sprinkled on top, and a rich fragrance of tea immediately diffused.

Xu Heli sat in the seat of honor, carefully applying sword oil to maintain his treasured blade.

His sword required meticulous care after each unsheathing.

Xu Beihu and Xu You sat in lower seats, waiting for Xu Heli to finish maintaining his sword.

The room was extremely quiet. Xu Heli was the eldest son of Xu Jiʼs current generation, and together with Si Mubai of the Si Family and An Ruosu of the An Family, he was renowned as one of the Three Young Masters of Fei Lei. His Divine Cultivation was far superior to that of Xu You and Xu Beihu.

A moment later, accompanied by the gentle sound of the sword returning to its scabbard, Xu Heli completed the maintenance.

He turned to Xu You, ”Little brother, next time donʼt disturb me with such matters until theyʼre clear...”

”Just this once, not to be repeated.”

Upon hearing this, Xu You stood up and bowed respectfully, ”I understand, brother.”

”This Li Che... entered Bone Tempering two years ago, and his martial talent is indeed good. After he undergoes Blood Exchange, he might have a chance to cultivate the Divine Methods, but itʼs uncertain what his Divine Talent will be...”

”His daughter is an Upper Class Spiritual Child, so Li Cheʼs Divine Talent should not be too poor. Although he has been delayed, with further cultivation, he should have a chance to nurture his nature to the ʼlampʼ stage.”

”As for the stages of ʼcreekʼ and ʼriverʼ after Nurture Nature like a Lamp, thereʼs hardly any hope.”

Xu Heli spoke indifferently.

”Itʼs a pity that Li Che... is of timid character, lacking courage and ambition. Even if he were to master the Divine Methods, it would be difficult for him to become a valuable assistant to our Xu Ji.”

”Let it be. After his Blood Exchange, grant him a Lower Vehicle Divine Method.”

Having said that, Xu Heli turned to Xu You, ”Little brother, do you have any objections?”

Xu You, with his head lowered, showed no joy or sorrow on his face, and spoke softly, ”I trust elder brotherʼs judgment.”

Xu Beihu finally spoke, his eyebrows furrowed, ”Elder brother, why is Zhao Xuanhai issuing these oral conscriptions from the City Lord... conscripting skilled wood carvers and willing to pay such generous wages? What is his purpose?”

”Could it... endanger the lives of these wood carving masters?”

Stroking the hilt of his sword, Xu Heli gazed out at the heavy rain through the window, as if he thought of something, and smiled faintly, ”Most likely not... These wood carving masters come from various families, and although the City Lord is an official appointed by the Imperial Court, now that the Great Vista has lost its control over the regions, Fei Lei City...

is still under the dominion of our noble families and clans.”

”If he were to harm these wood carving masters, would the noble families of Fei Lei City just let it go?”

”Therefore, Li Che is being too cautious. This conscription does indeed offer him wealth. Ten Gold Leafs, even if itʼs for him, with a good job, would take half a year, wouldnʼt it?”

Xu Beihu nodded and his lips curled at the corners. His own assessment of Li Che was not much different.

Xu Heli tapped the table lightly and spoke indifferently, ”As for the City Lordʼs Mansionʼs purpose... I have a rough guess, which can be considered an unforeseen windfall from this trip. I plan to return and report to the old master.”

Suddenly.

Xu Heli looked towards Xu You.

”Oh, little brother.”

”Li Cheʼs daughter has excellent Divine Talent, and the Outer City is being troubled by the Spirit Infant Sect, which is very unsafe. To prevent this Spiritual Child from coming to harm, tell Li Che to send his daughter to our Xu Jiʼs ʼDivine Cultivation Instituteʼ.”

Xu Youʼs cheeks lifted slightly as he looked at Xu Heli, ”Elder brother... What if Master Li is unwilling?”

Xu Heli lightly tapped his finger on the hilt of the sword, and suddenly a bright swordʼs hum illuminated the entire warm room.

”If he is unwilling, it means he has not considered integrating with our Xu Ji. That Divine Method can be... withheld from him.”

”When the Spirit Infant Sectʼs power truly runs rampant in the Outer City, the safety of his daughter... he can only pray for his own fortune.”