In the northwest of Liang Kingdom, there is a spiritual vein of mountains covered with snow and the fragrance of plum blossoms.

After years of cultivation, Xuemei Mountain's spiritual veins have reached the second-level high-grade level.

There are as many as three foundation-building monks from Xuemei Mountain's clan, not including those enshrined by guest ministers.

It's night, and the owner's study is decorated with lights.

"The power of the six demonic sects is suppressing the territory. The sects have mobilized manpower and recruited monks from all over the country to go to the front line. Alas, the world has not been stable for a few years, and it is about to be chaotic again..."

After Li Congren reviewed several files, he sighed with worry on his face.

It has only been more than ten years since the Jin Yangzong's Northern Migration War ended.

Xuemeishan Li's business development has been steady and steady, and its upward momentum has faced a bottleneck in recent years.

If you haven't overcome the predicament yet, you will face a chaotic world with the invasion of demons.

"Husband, you don't have to worry too much. The battle has not yet begun on the front line, and it may not be possible in the short term. Moreover, Liang State is located at the rear of the battlefield, and Xuemei Mountain is in the north of Liang State..."

His wife Wu Yue'e, with warm eyes, refilled a cup of spiritual tea for Li Congren.

Wu Yuee'e has an ordinary appearance, with a slightly dark complexion, but has a pair of bright eyes and teeth like snow.

He is in the middle stage of foundation building and looks about thirty years old.

Li Congren said thoughtfully: "The invasion of demons has affected the rear. Xuemei Mountain must strengthen its vigilance and defense to minimize the number of monks who go out alone."

The sect deployed a large number of manpower, resulting in a shortage of law enforcement monks in the rear.

The area near the border has become chaotic.

"What your husband said is true. Prices have risen sharply recently, and those hidden robber cultivators have become active again."

"Once the situation becomes chaotic, we don't know whether we can hold on to the 'Chang'an Mine' that we have worked hard to develop for many years."

Speaking of this, Wu Yue'e looked sad.

While her husband's worries lie in the longer term, she is more concerned about the immediate predicament.

"Chang'an Mine can abide by the rules. If we can't, we will sell our share to the 'Dongmen Family' at a cheap price."

Li Congren looked unwilling, but he had to make a decision.

In the current difficult situation and in a time of great chaos, there must be choices.

Li Congren's strategy is to give priority to the guarantor, and the property can be reluctantly parted with.

If you insist on defending the Chang'an Mine, casualties will inevitably occur, and even the foundation-building monks will die.

Coupled with the invasion of demons and the sect's subsequent forced recruitment of monks from major families, this made matters worse.

"Husband, if that news is true... maybe we don't need to be so afraid of the Dongmen Family."

Wu Yue'e's bright eyes were filled with a hint of hope.

The Dongmen Family, now one of the top ten families in the Liang Kingdom, moved north together with the Jinyang Sect, replacing the original territory of the "Wan Jian Zhuo Family".

Decades ago, there were seven great families in the Liang Kingdom, but now only four remain, and the other six families all come from the Feng Kingdom.

The Liang Kingdom's spiritual vein dojo did not have enough grades, so some sects and aristocratic families in the Feng Kingdom transplanted their spiritual veins.

There are still quite a few forces in the Jin Yangzong camp who dislike the barrenness of Liang State and have not moved here.

Fortunately, the Beast Controlling Zhou family has taken some care of the Xuemei Mountain Li family, allowing the latter to at least have a certain ability to deal with the "Dongmen Family".

"That news... has not been truly confirmed. Some monks in the Liang Kingdom question its authenticity."

Li Congren pondered, not too optimistic.

"Even if it is true, distant water cannot quench the near thirst, and no one knows when the old man will come back. Normal true elixir monks often need to consolidate for several years and refine magic weapons before they go out for a long journey."

"Oh, my husband is right. With Grandpa Lu's behavior, I'm afraid he won't be able to travel far away easily within ten or eight years."

Wu Yuee couldn't help but smile bitterly and put away the unrealistic thoughts.

As for going to Jing Kingdom to ask for help?

Grandpa Lu doesn't owe them anything.

Back then, through the Li family in Xuemei Mountain, he smuggled himself to Jing State for refuge. Lu Changan gave him talismans and puppets, and the reward was quite generous.

It even gave them an advantage.

Why is Grandpa Lu's good character so well-known?

Because he never owed anything to anyone, he always helped and gave guidance to his old friends and younger generations.

…

Squeak!

The clear and urgent call of the spirit rat came.

Li Congren hugged Wu Yue'e and was about to go back to the main room to rest when he couldn't help but look outside the door.

A light golden treasure hunter rat with soft fur scurried back from outside in a hurry.

Her beautiful jewel-like eyes reveal panic, making people pity her.

"Xiao Jin, what's wrong with you?"

Wu Yue'e looked puzzled. The treasure hunter's cultivation level was approaching the late second level, with a keen sense of smell and a strong ability to save lives.

In the surrounding area, there are very few creatures that threaten it.

Such a panic situation has occurred for the first time in decades.

About ten breaths.

The fear on the treasure hunter's face became more and more obvious as he hid between Li Congren and his wife.

Even so, I didn't feel safe at all and my body was trembling.

squeak~

Suddenly, a melodious and joyful rat bark sounded in the room out of thin air.

The expressions of Li Congren and his wife changed.

There is actually a powerful rat demon that lurks in the hinterland of Xuemei Mountain without anyone noticing.

You must know that Li Congren has reached the advanced stage of foundation building, and there are formation restrictions that trigger warnings in the clan's territory.

It is impossible for even the second level peak monster to do this.

Buzz!

The earthy yellow halo on the floor bulged, revealing a muscular rat demon.

This rat demon has orange-yellow hair all over its body, with a bunch of purple hair standing on end on its head. Its shape is streamlined, and at first glance it looks like a leopard.

"Rock rat?"

"Grandpa Lu's spiritual pet?"

Li Congren and his wife were slightly startled, and looked at each other, expressing surprise and confusion.

How could Grandpa Lu’s spirit rat appear alone in the Li family in Xuemei Mountain?

In the moment when the two of them were shocked and confused.

The treasure-hunting mouse gave a clear response that seemed to be crying, and its beautiful eyes showed awe and fawning.

It was held by the rock rat around its waist, and walked back out the door step by step.

"Xiao Jin!"

Li Congren and his wife were a little worried. Xiao Jin's experience of being bullied by the rock rat was still vivid in his mind.

squeak!

The corner of the Earth Rock Rat's mouth was cracked, and its brown eyes looked at Li Congren and his wife, giving a "don't worry" look.

The moment when the brown eyes were frozen.

Li Congren and his wife's hearts palpitated, and an inexplicable chill spread from the soles of their feet to their entire bodies.

Squeak!

The treasure-hunting rat nodded, forced a smile, and followed the rock rat away in a flattering and flattering manner, never looking back at its owner again.

"This rat demon..."

Li Congren and his wife could not help but look at each other with sweat dripping from their foreheads.

At that moment, the indescribable and terrifying pressure seemed to be just an illusion.

"Grandpa Lu's spiritual pet cultivated to the peak of the second level thirty years ago, and now his aura is unpredictable and even more terrifying.

"Could it be..."

Li Congren and his wife couldn't help but make speculations in their hearts.

It stands to reason that the lifespan of a rock rat at the second level is similar to that of a human foundation.

If you have not made diligent progress in your cultivation, you will be entering old age now, and you will not be able to be vigorous and energetic.
To be continued...