Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1470: Desert

After daybreak, the family tidied up a bit, and not only did the number of cultivators outside not decrease, it actually increased.

"I can handle the two Nascent Soul cultivators without any problem."

But the remaining ten Golden Core cultivators posed a significant challenge, and the odds weren’t in favor of the three of them.

"It seems they’re coveting this Sixth Rank Array Plate," Su Yuanyuan said with a bitter smile.

"Let’s move. We can’t stay here forever. They won’t give up that easily."

The family emerged from the array. Su Yuanyuan quickly put away the array, and after communicating with the long-armed ape in the space, decided to bring them into the space if necessary.

Tan Shaoting held his sword and saluted the two Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Seniors, I wonder what advice you have for us?"

"You advanced in cultivation?"

"Yes."

"Leave your Storage Rings, and we will spare your lives."

Tan Shaoting frowned, "I’m afraid I can’t comply."

"Then let me see what a major sect disciple is capable of."

An early-stage Nascent Soul old man dashed forward.

Su Yuanyuan felt uncomfortable but kept her focus here. Seeing Tan Shaoting engaged in a fight with a Nascent Soul cultivator, she suddenly threw out a Sixth Rank Trapping Array, directly trapping the two combatants inside.

Soon after, Tan Shaoting emerged, looking at the other mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

The two didn’t exchange words. They just started to fight directly.

The ten Golden Core cultivators around observed the situation, eager to join the fray.

Su Yuanyuan had prepared the array, a Fifth Rank Illusion combined with a Trapping Array, just waiting for them to come over.

Now there was no time to focus on Tan Shaoting’s side; Qi Yan kept watch, prepared to assist his father with the Thunder Spirit Technique if necessary.

Qi Hong stood behind his mother. The mother and son duo were now facing a Golden Core cultivator.

Su Yuanyuan wondered why these people were so cautious, not coming over. It seemed their allure wasn’t strong enough.

Thinking this, she took out a Vermilion Fruit and started eating it.

This made the watching cultivators grit their teeth. What a wasteful woman! Of course, they all knew about the Vermilion Fruit.

Su Yuanyuan casually handed one to her son, and the mother and son watched them as they ate.

Eventually, someone couldn’t resist, and one moved in. The remaining nine didn’t want to lag behind.

The mother and son waited with swords drawn, ready for them to approach, so the long-armed ape could release the array.

Ultimately, greed got the better of them. Once the ten were enveloped by the array, the mother and son exited the array.

Tan Shaoting didn’t want to drag things out too long. The harsh environment here could hold unknown dangers.

He seized the opportunity to perform Divine Punishment.

Once the mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was locked on, no matter what he tried, he couldn’t break free.

Tan Shaoting struck down the mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. He knew his eldest son was nearby, so he immediately sat down to recover.

That one strike had drained all the spiritual power from both his dantians.

With the dual aid of Spiritual Spring Water and top-grade spiritual stones, his spiritual power quickly recovered.

Su Yuanyuan and Qi Hong released two Golden Core cultivators.

The mother and son duo fought for a quick end. However, as much as they’d like to be fast, the disparity was too big, and victory cost them half of their spiritual power.

After Tan Shaoting recovered for two hours, the mother and son had already killed two Golden Core cultivators.

Tan Shaoting put away the array. Upon realizing he was the only one left, the thin Nascent Soul cultivator tried to flee.

Tan Shaoting wouldn’t give him that chance. The two engaged in battle.

Qi Yan felt reassured about his father now, and he joined in against the Golden Core cultivators.

"Who exactly are you? Are you hiding your cultivation level?"

Old Jue must have been slain; could a late-stage Golden Core cultivator possibly slay a Nascent Soul cultivator? It seemed impossible.

Tan Shaoting snorted, waiting for an opening. This early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was too cautious, making it difficult to use the Divine Punishment Sword Technique.

"Let me go, and even if I see you again here, I’ll turn and leave."

Tan Shaoting didn’t respond, instead accelerating his moves.

After the mother and son finished off the second Golden Core cultivator, they took a short break, each drinking a cup of Spiritual Spring Water. Qi Yan also joined, and the trio resumed.

Cultivators came in all shapes and sizes—magic cultivators, sword cultivators, blade cultivators, and even one who used a long whip.

With the boost from the Spiritual Pearls, although each of the three were injured, none of the injuries were severe.

After Tan Shaoting dealt with the early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he collected their Storage Rings and joined them.

With his addition, the family quickly finished them off. As night approached, they decided not to leave the area.

After recovering their spiritual power, they examined the Storage Rings.

Truth be told, there were mostly spirit stones. They also found some novelty magic techniques, the most intriguing being the Transformation Technique.

"Big brother, how far are we from the Thunder Pool? We’ve had quite the haul along the way," Qi Yan remarked.

"We need to pass through two more greenlands before reaching it,"

Qi Hong nodded, "We haven’t reached the second greenland yet.

You all are quite strange; where do they usually live? Surely not in the desert all the time?"

The other three had no idea either.

"I think the second greenland should be nearby, otherwise how could so many cultivators have come here?"

The father and sons agreed. Tan Shaoting held Su Yuanyuan close, letting her rest against him. "Take a nap."

"Alright, I’m sleeping."

The two brothers meditated for cultivation, fully understanding that being able to surpass their rank was largely due to the Spiritual Pearls providing a continuous stream of Spiritual Energy. Additionally, both their cultivation techniques and sword techniques were top-notch, with a substantial influence from their mindset.

Nevertheless, avoiding cultivation would be impossible; if they encountered someone with solid cultivation, things might not go their way.

The family continued battling demon beasts along the way, their progress unsaid.

Upon reaching the second greenland, the entire family felt relaxed.

Mainly, having spent so long looking at endless yellow sand, seeing the lush greenery opened their minds significantly.

Just as they arrived, two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators approached. "To stay here, it’s fifty spirit stones per person."

The family was taken aback. "Is this your place?" Qi Hong asked.

"Yes, this belongs to our boss,"

Not wanting to get worked up over this, Su Yuanyuan threw out two hundred spirit stones. Solving it with money was better than resorting to force.

After receiving the spirit stones, the two left without a word.

Tan Shaoting released a Fifth Rank Array Plate, and the family of four entered to rest.

"Mother, did you really give them the spirit stones?"

"If it can be resolved with money, it’s not a problem."

"But what if they come looking for trouble?"

"Then we’ll face it, won’t we? It’s no big deal."

This time the worst didn’t happen, and no one caused trouble until their departure the next day.

The family of four found it quite unbelievable.

"Boss, you just let them go like that?"

"Yes, they at least helped eliminate two of my enemies."