I Can Reincarnate Infinitely

Du Youqian had no need to establish his dominance. Or rather, that stage was already over.

Right after he reached Core Formation, he had suppressed three other Core Formation Cultivators with a single strike of his Sword.

Then came the unexplained deaths of Rong Xiuxin and Bian Churen.

In truth, Du Youqian could have done it without anyone knowing, leaving no room for suspicion.

But he had deliberately left many openings, so that one glance was enough to know something was amiss. ’You think something’s fishy, but you can’t say it. You don’t dare to say it. So just swallow it.’

That was how he established his dominance.

So after he set the tone, everyone became serious. No one dared to voice any opposition.

After the stick, there must be a carrot.

Du Youqian softened his tone. "I know that some of you don’t quite understand why I insist on opening this trade route. Some of you are also worried about investing so much without getting enough in return. You worry that your clansmen will suffer heavy casualties on this route. You worry that even if we manage to force the trade route open, it will be difficult to sell our goods over there. You worry about being targeted by the local powers, unable to sell our products or procure the specialties we want."

"These concerns are all very reasonable. I understand your worries, and I have given them careful consideration."

"My answer to you is this: it’s best if you understand, but even if you don’t, you will still do it! I have a comprehensive plan for these issues and I am aware of the risks involved. I am confident that I can see this through!"

"You all will do your utmost to get this done. I promise that regardless of whether the trade route is successfully opened, as long as you have done your best, I will give every one of you present a Core Formation Spiritual Object within ten years! If the trade venture loses money, I will pay for the Core Formation Spiritual Objects out of my own pocket!"

Only then did the family Cultivators speak up one after another. "Elder, you are too serious!"

"Under your leadership, Elder, this will surely succeed! We all believe in you!"

"We are not doing this for the Core Formation Spiritual Object! With you leading us, Elder, we are full of energy. You are our guiding light!"

’See? They’re actually quite eloquent, aren’t they? You should say more nice things in the future.’

Du Youqian smiled faintly, accepting all their flattery.

「Half a month later.」 Sui Yu and Rong Qiao’Er’s wedding was held in a hurry.

The Rong family had to swallow their pride and their blood, having lost a genius with an Earth Spirit Root.

Coupled with the earlier unexplained death of their Elder Rong Xiuxin, their backbone had been all but broken.

’Oh, Elder Sui Xiao, is it that our kneeling posture isn’t submissive enough, not compliant enough?’

’Please stop tormenting us!’

’We’ve already admitted defeat!’

With miserable smiles, the Rong family attended the wedding, marrying off their most talented woman in centuries into the Sui Family.

Although Sui Yu wasn’t one for beautiful women, he was still extremely grateful to the Elder for arranging such a marriage for him.

He would be even more dedicated to executing the Elder’s series of plans for Dali City.

「Another ten days passed.」 All preparations were finally complete, and the goods for this trade expedition were ready.

There was a great deal of stuff, not just goods to be sold, but also supplies needed for the journey.

Even if everything was packed in Storage Treasure Pouches, the number of pouches each person could carry was limited. Furthermore, Du Youqian needed trusted subordinates to go mine Bi Fang Gravel, so the trade caravan still consisted of about a hundred people.

After being seen off by the upper echelons of the Sui Family and their three major vassal families, the caravan set off with Du Youqian personally leading the way.

As pre-arranged, Du Youqian led the caravan aboard several Treasure Level Flying Boats, heading north at a high altitude.

They continued until they entered the territory of the Long-tailed Golden Chickens, where a Tier Four Long-tailed Pheasant Demon King came to greet them with a group of its kin.

It was unclear what possessed the Tier Four Shapeshifting Demon King, but it changed its body into a behemoth several hundred feet long. As it approached, flapping its wings, it blotted out the sun.

Its vast Tier Four aura made some of the Cultivators who had never seen a Tier Four Demon King with their own eyes tremble and struggle to stand.

’This guy... has it been too long since his last beating? Is he asking for one?’

"Hmph!"

A cold snort. It was just a sound, but it was like a sharp Sword formed from pure noise, slashing toward the massive Demon King.

The Demon King shivered, instantly shrinking its body to dodge the Sword strike. A fawning look appeared in its small eyes. "Master Shuai Xiao, I’ve come to receive you!"

Other races might not know, but the Long-tailed Golden Chicken clan was very familiar with Du Youqian’s strength.

If he got serious, he could truly thrash any Tier Four Demon King in their clan... including a Tier Four Perfection Demon King.

Only a Tier Five Elder could restrain this person.

It couldn’t be helped. Over tens of thousands of years, the combat prowess of the Long-tailed Golden Chicken clan had declined too much.

That was why they so desperately craved Bi Fang Gravel and Thorny Insects!

With these two things, after a few thousand years of recuperation, they might be able to restore the glory of their ancestors!

Du Youqian really wanted to tell it: ’I still prefer your old, untamable self. Hurry up and go back to it!’

’When you’re this obedient, I don’t even have an excuse to beat you up, you bastard!’

Of course, Du Youqian was willing to cooperate with the Long-tailed Golden Chicken clan.

However!

The premise was that he would be the one leading this cooperation.

If the Long-tailed Golden Chickens were unwilling to play a supporting role, to be mounts, to be manual laborers... then he would give them a harsh beating and make them recognize reality.

It came back to the same principle: a world where the Ten Thousand Races lived in harmony under the leadership of the Human Race was how the Human World was meant to be.

"Lead the way!" The words from the Flying Boat were like a pardon for the Tier Four Demon King.

"Master Shuai Xiao, we have prepared a sumptuous banquet for you. Please, come and feast!"

"Fine," Du Youqian said coldly.

The Cultivators in the caravan were about to explode with excitement.

’The Elder is so awesome!’

’A Tier Four Demon King is as obedient as a grandson in front of the Elder.’

’With an Elder like this, how could the family not prosper?’

’With an Elder like this, how could our futures be uncertain!’

Everyone became energized, as if they’d been shot up with adrenaline.

They no longer feared or worried about the arduous journey ahead, which would span over a hundred thousand li and be fraught with difficulties.

The "sumptuous banquet" mentioned by the Demon King truly lived up to the description of "sumptuous."

Aside from the lack of graceful Kun Cultivators to serve them, it had everything else one could ask for.

Unique delicacies, exotic wines, and even Long-tailed Golden Chickens dancing gracefully...

At least it was lively.

After a night of festivities, Du Youqian set off with the caravan, accompanied by three Tier Three Long-tailed Pheasant Demon Kings and over a hundred Tier Two Long-tailed Golden Chickens serving as laborers and an honor guard, embarking on the long journey.

The journey was not without friction.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators found it difficult to control their thoughts and some of their Emotions.

And the Long-tailed Golden Chickens were particularly sensitive.

The Long-tailed Golden Chickens had poor hygiene, relieving themselves wherever they pleased.

They ate a wide variety of things, and their smell was far from pleasant for the Human Race Cultivators.

If Du Youqian hadn’t been there to keep things in line, this ragtag crew would have fallen apart or even turned on each other within a few hundred li.

During the long journey, the two sides slowly reconciled their differences, communicating in a stumbling, awkward manner.

It was like a married couple; they might argue, but they still had to live their lives together.

The Flying Boat moved quickly through the vast territory of the Five Races Alliance, with little to worry about.

But when the Flying Boat finally entered the Eastern Domain of the Endless Desert, everyone became cautious.

The Eastern Domain was filled with numerous, interlocking factions, many Tribulation Cultivators, and even members of the Demon Race who lived by plunder.

To call the situation "chaotic" would be an understatement.

Fortunately, if they were intercepted by the Demon Race, the Long-tailed Golden Chickens would step forward and use their Face Fruit ability, though sometimes they still had to pay a toll.

If they encountered Human Race Cultivators, Du Youqian would step forward to deal with them.

If they encountered Tribulation Cultivators or a plundering Demon Race party, there was nothing to say—it was time to fight.

Generally, Nascent Soul Level Cultivators or demons wouldn’t resort to robbery. With that kind of power, wouldn’t it be better to be a local tyrant and have others bring you tribute?

As for Core Formation Level Tribulation Cultivators or Tier Three Demon Kings, they could only become resentful ghosts under Du Youqian’s Sword.

Upon reaching Conglan Immortal City, where Du Youqian had achieved Nascent Soul Formation in his previous life, the caravan stopped for a while to resupply.

After inquiring about the prices of various goods and purchasing some local specialities, the Flying Boat set off again.

Du Youqian also made a brief stop at Starry Valley to reminisce about the old place.

The place had already been occupied by another Core Formation Master. Du Youqian didn’t go to greet them, simply watching from the outskirts for a while before leaving.

As they neared the territory of the Red-eyed Stone Dragon, the Flying Boat stopped again. The Long-tailed Golden Chickens went ahead first to see if they could negotiate for passage.

But the Red-eyed Stone Dragon was unyielding.

’Want to pass through my territory?’

’Fine.’

’Leave a toll!’

’I don’t ask for much. Just one-third of your goods will do.’

Naturally, the negotiations failed. The Flying Boat changed its course and headed for the territory of the Red-crowned Sand Stork clan.

Perhaps because they were both avian species, the Long-tailed Golden Chickens and the Red-crowned Sand Storks got along very well. Even the Red-crowned Sand Stork clan’s Tier Four Demon King came out to welcome them warmly.

Without spending too much time, they negotiated a toll for all future passages at a price Du Youqian found acceptable.