CHAPTER 207: CHAPTER 4: SKY PIT (4)

According to the information in the plot, Li Shuning knew where she lived and decided to go back first before discussing anything further.

In the family, she still had relatively significant authority, and if that collateral girl were still alive, she would have a chance.

It’s only polite to reciprocate— after causing the original owner’s death, there must be consequences to bear.

Li Shuning walked out of the mall. At this moment, there wasn’t a single person nearby. Having just emerged from the Sky Pit, many people would choose to rest for a few days, adjust, and then continue with their cultivation. As for daily necessities, they would find time to complete some routine tasks to earn them. These were some of the changes after the world had altered.

Most people were already passionate about cultivation; otherwise, survival would be difficult.

As for having children, that was out of the question. Even if they were safely born, could they survive if taken into the Sky Pit at just a few months old?

Li Shuning sighed. Was this world determined to see humanity extinct? Human lifespans are limited, and without descendants, one day the young will no longer be young, and by then, won’t this world face complete extinction?

Li Shuning frowned, but she understood that the task in this world probably wouldn’t be easy to complete.

She slowly walked towards a parking lot.

Near the Sky Pit, there was a parking lot. Members of the Li Family, after returning from the Sky Pit, would park some cars there, making it convenient to retrieve a vehicle after coming out and return to the Li Family.

Li Shuning casually picked a car, placing her finger on the door handle where a fingerprint sensor was located. As long as one was a member of the Li Family, it would recognize them. After getting in the car, Li Shuning retrieved the key from the glove compartment in the passenger side and drove back to the Li Family.

Returning to the Li Family, she would find a large estate situated there.

At this time, the atmosphere in the Li Family wasn’t good.

Li Shuning and another direct lineage member hadn’t returned, making the Li Family look concerned.

Seeing Li Shuning’s return triggered a wave of cheers.

The clan leader of the Li Family was Li Shuning’s uncle, who was concerned as he asked, "Shuning, did something happen? We were all worried something had happened to you."

Li Shuning’s eyes were full of sorrow, and she looked at her uncle hesitantly.

Li Minglun felt a pang in his heart and still asked, "Girl, what’s wrong, can you not even tell your uncle?"

"Uncle, this time in the Sky Pit, I met a collateral girl who seemed to be in danger, so I went to rescue her. Unexpectedly, she almost got me killed."

Li Minglun was shocked and hurriedly asked, "What exactly happened?"

"At that time, the girl was being chased by a swarm of bees. She had something from the swarm in her hand and refused to let it go despite my urging. Seeing the bees constantly chasing us, I asked her to throw it away, but she remained steadfast in not doing so. Realizing that continuing like this would only get us killed by the swarm, I decided to leave. Never did I expect she would smear that thing on me and even push me down the valley. I almost died in the Sky Pit."

Li Shuning revealed her knee and also showed her ankle.

Li Minglun was filled with hatred. Li Shuning was the hope of the family, yet such treatment dared be meted out to her.

There were many collateral members in the Li Family, and while he had no personal dealings with that girl, he could still name her.

However, the woman shut herself in for cultivation immediately upon return, leaving no way to deal with her right now.

They would have to wait until that woman came out.

Li Shuning felt a bit helpless inside; that yellow crystal likely wasn’t ordinary. It remained to be seen how the family would handle this matter.

Li Shuning had been loyal to the family, having done many things for them.

After a month, the woman remained in seclusion. When she finally emerged, a month had passed.

Li Tong had relaxed upon returning, seeing no sign of Li Shuning. With Li Shuning potentially dead, her transgressions against her wouldn’t be discovered.

However, now that she emerged from seclusion, even if Li Shuning hadn’t died, she had gained some confidence.

That yellow crystal was indeed a good thing. Originally, her abilities were close to the Second Rank, but now she had broken through to the Third Rank.

As soon as Li Tong came out, the clan leader summoned her over.

Li Tong murmured to herself, doubting what could have happened but upon seeing Li Shuning, she understood.

Li Minglun’s face was somewhat displeased— even the collateral dared to act against Li Shuning.

Before Li Minglun could say anything, Li Tong suddenly knelt down: "Clan Leader, I did push Miss Shuning. It was my fault. But back then, I got something from those bizarre bees, a yellow crystal. As soon as I got a hold of it, I felt like my cultivation was loosening as if I were about to have a breakthrough. That’s why I didn’t want to throw it away and accidentally pushed Miss Shuning. That was my error."

Li Tong’s voice was urgent and fast: "Clan Leader, after I got that crystal, I went into seclusion to cultivate, and you can see now my cultivation has reached the Third Rank. Moreover, the crystal hasn’t been completely consumed. I’m willing to offer the crystal to the family to atone for this mistake."

Li Minglun squinted, stood up, and touched Li Tong’s hand, infusing True Yuan to discover that Li Tong had indeed reached the Third Rank and that her internal True Yuan was pure and without impurities, even surpassing Li Shuning in certain aspects. Although Li Shuning was close to the Fourth Rank, she had consumed some elixir pills, resulting in impurities in her True Yuan.

Li Minglun’s mind started to work rapidly.

Li Shuning lowered her head, sneering. She already anticipated what would happen next.

Indeed, Li Minglun laughed: "Li Tong, although you accidentally pushed Shuning, it was unintentional. We believe Shuning won’t hold it against you, right? Shuning is the most understanding, the family naturally won’t punish you."

Subsequently, Li Minglun took that thumb-sized crystal away.

Li Tong felt a bit smug, though pained by the loss of the crystal. Knowing the potential of the item, with her current strength, she was confident she could acquire more treasures in future Sky Pit explorations.

Crushing the prideful heaven’s favored daughter underfoot was indeed a thrilling feeling.

Afterwards, the Li Family fell into some disquietude.

Li Shuning had always been the representative figure of the younger generation, yet now her limelight was gradually being overshadowed by Li Tong.

Li Tong shared the utility of the yellow crystal with the family and also frankly told them how the treasures could be obtained, naturally attracting a group of followers behind her.

Gradually, some people began to speak ill of Li Shuning, alleging she coveted the treasure and sullied Li Tong’s reputation.

However, these voices were few, for Li Shuning’s status was well-established, and many were genuinely impressed by her.

Besides, even Li Tong admitted that she was the one who wronged Li Shuning, and Li Shuning would never lie, considering her genuine loyalty to the family, which caused some people to harbor significant hostility towards Li Tong.

Li Shuning remained unfazed; she knew that Li Minglun would regret today’s actions one day.

As for other jesters, how could they concern her? Diligent cultivation and gaining power was the path to follow.