At first, underground life is novel, but after a while, it inevitably becomes boring and tedious. The dark and gloomy environment really tests a person's mental state.

To distract Lu Xueqi, Li Daoxuan began to teach her some basic talisman skills.

With a fourth-tier talisman master like him around, Lu Xueqi quickly got the hang of it.

However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't compare to someone who had cheated. Back then, Li Daoxuan could easily comprehend things by relying on experience points, while Lu Xueqi could only learn by relying on her own comprehension.

The scenario in novels, where the female protagonist has ordinary talent but amazing comprehension, did not happen to Lu Xueqi.

In summary, Lu Xueqi's comprehension is mediocre, placing her in an in-between position.

Fortunately, she was better than other cultivators because she had a fourth-level talisman master to guide her.

An ordinary January has passed in the blink of an eye.

"boom--!"

A violent tremor came from outside, and even with the barrier separating them, the two of them could clearly feel it.

"Husband, what's happening outside?"

Lu Xueqi stopped what she was doing and asked.

"If I'm not mistaken, the sect has sent people to exterminate the demonic beasts. You stay here and don't move. I'll go out and check the situation."

Li Daoxuan gave a brief instruction and then hurried towards the ground.

......

Upon entering the outside, Li Daoxuan saw three old men fighting three demonic beasts on the horizon.

The terrifying aftershocks raged all around.

"So this is what a Golden Core cultivator is like...?"

A strong wind brushed his face, fluttering the hem of his clothes.

Endless rosy light filled the air, a single strike shattered the mountains, and with every move, the earth trembled.

With magical artifacts accompanying them, the monsters were forced to retreat repeatedly under the combined attack.

Li Daoxuan dared not continue observing, as the fighting was becoming increasingly intense, with Foundation Establishment experts within range being affected and killed.

So they immediately went underground.

"Xueqi!"

"What's wrong, my husband?"

Lu Xueqi responded.

"Pack your clothes. There's a battle between Golden Core experts outside. We need to get out of here as soon as possible, or we might get caught in the crossfire."

Li Daoxuan spoke quickly.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xueqi quickly packed her clothes into her storage bag, abandoning the other furniture; saving her life was the priority.

The two quickly evacuated the underground area.

Sword Control Technique!

Aoki Shield!

Holding Lu Xueqi in his arms, Li Daoxuan swiftly flew away on his sword.

The three Golden Core experts looked at Li Daoxuan, who had suddenly appeared, with some surprise.

Are these disciples of their sect? Weren't they supposed to be clearing out other first and second-tier demonic beasts on the outskirts? How did they end up in the core area?

"They shouldn't be disciples of our sect. They weren't wearing sect attire. They're probably survivors from Wan Jin Lane."

An old man transmitted his voice.

"Then control your strength and wait for the enemy to retreat before launching a full-scale attack."

One person's way.

On the other side, Li Daoxuan was also suffering from the aftershocks, his blood and qi churning within him. In order to prevent Lu Xueqi from being affected, he withstood all the aftershocks.

Lu Xueqi also sensed this. Looking at her husband's pale face, she felt somewhat guilty. If she were stronger, her husband wouldn't have had to suffer like this.

As he flew, Li Daoxuan noticed the aftershocks weakening. He looked at the three old men on the horizon and felt grateful. Then he quickly left the area.

"That young friend has left. Do everything in your power to capture these beasts!"

The three exchanged a glance, no longer holding back, and unleashed their magical treasures to their fullest potential.

"Behold my Qiankun Cauldron to suppress them!"

With a wave of his hand, the old man caused the magical artifact to suddenly grow larger.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

The three demonic beasts felt as if they had become mortals facing an immense weight.

The clanging sound of the cauldron shattered the surrounding mountains, and any weak creature within a hundred miles would be blown to pieces.

"Measuring Ruler! Destroy!"

Another old man produced a ruler of light.

The light ruler emitted a blinding aurora, and countless illusory images of the light ruler poured out.

They unleashed a saturation attack on the three demonic beasts, like missiles bombarding the ground, relentless and continuous.

The three demonic beasts were in excruciating pain from the bombardment, and although they tried to escape, the Qiankun Cauldron above them firmly suppressed them in place.

"My turn! Seven Souls Crusher! Annihilation!"

The last old man also activated his magical artifact.

The three demonic beasts felt a sharp pain in their souls, as if their very souls were being pulled out of their bodies and ground to dust.

With the three of them working together, they were already trapped.

......

The constant loud noises coming from behind all testified to the intensity of the battle.

Fortunately, the three seniors gave him some time to retreat; otherwise, even if he survived the aftershocks, he would have been badly injured. Of course, this was under the condition of enduring it. If it really came to that, he would have no choice but to use his ultimate move—the 100,000 Leap Talisman.

Once outside the fighting range of the Golden Core experts, Li Daoxuan saw many cultivators in uniform working together to annihilate the demonic beasts in Wan Jin Lane.

Their arrival naturally attracted their attention, and they became even more cautious upon realizing that Li Daoxuan was a Foundation Establishment expert.

A male cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage stepped forward to question him.

"May I ask if you are a wandering cultivator here, fellow Daoist?"

"That's right. A month ago, when the beast tide came, I took my wife and hid underground. Today, I sensed a battle between Golden Core experts outside, so I quickly took my wife and fled the battlefield."

Li Daoxuan spoke the truth; there was nothing to hide anyway, especially since the three Golden Core experts had noticed him.

Judging from their goodwill, this sect is at least outwardly a reputable and righteous sect.

The man was somewhat surprised to hear this, not expecting that Li Daoxuan had actually withdrawn from the battlefield of his three senior uncles.

"Is there anything else you want to ask?"

Li Daoxuan looked at him.

The man shook his head: "That's all. If you don't know where you're going, just go to the survivors' settlement ten miles away."

"Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist. I shall take my leave now."

Li Daoxuan did not linger upon hearing this.

As for staying to help exterminate the demonic beasts? He didn't have the time for that; in the cultivation world, he'd rather survive by any means necessary.

"Did you get anything out of him, senior brother?"

Someone stepped forward to ask.

"It's nothing, just a lucky cultivator who escaped from the battlefield of his senior uncles."

"To actually survive a battle against a Golden Core expert, this kid is incredibly lucky."

"Alright, stop thinking about anything else and hurry up and wipe out these monsters. Although this beast tide wiped out most of the rogue cultivators in Wan Jin Lane, these monsters are a decent compensation."

......

"Husband, do you want to heal your wounds first? I'll protect you."

Lu Xueqi said worriedly.

"It's nothing serious, just a slight deficiency in qi and blood. I'll be fine after a day or two of rest. Let's go to the gathering place first."

Li Daoxuan shook his head.

Thanks to Aoki Shield's impressive defense, he wasn't seriously injured.

The two quickly arrived at the survivor settlement ten miles away.

"Mr. Li?!"

Everyone was surprised to see Li Daoxuan enter, but considering that although Boss Li was just a businessman, he also had the strength of Foundation Establishment, it was reasonable for him to have survived until now.

Li Daoxuan scanned his surroundings and recognized most of the faces; they were all cultivators who frequently patronized his shop.

The seven Foundation Establishment cultivators were also present, and most of the others were cultivators at the eleventh or twelfth level of Qi Refining.

He nodded slightly in acknowledgment, not showing any familiarity with them, and found an open space to sit down with Lu Xueqi.