Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 214 - 11: Sky Pit (11)

Entering the Sky Pit, this time Li Shuning didn’t encounter any issues; instead, her strength increased, and she obtained a fruit about the size of a Holy Fruit, with an equally enticing aura on it.

Upon returning to the surface, Li Shuning continued with her closed-door training.

The people of the Li Family didn’t mind; they all thought Li Shuning couldn’t break through and became somewhat obsessed, closing herself off every day, not realizing that prolonged isolation wasn’t beneficial.

Li Tong was no longer concerned about Li Shuning, feeling that the once prodigious daughter had fallen from grace and posed no threat to her anymore.

Li Tong had already broken through to the Fourth Rank, and each time she ventured into the Sky Pit, she obtained some treasures, elevating her status within the family higher and higher.

Li Shuning paid no mind to these things, focusing solely on her cultivation.

The egg had been completely absorbed, and even the eggshell had been boiled many times by Li Shuning, who then drank it.

The fruit had also been absorbed by Li Shuning.

As for the spherical object obtained from the massive python, Li Shuning tried to absorb it as well, and her strength grew stronger and stronger.

Time passed quickly, especially during cultivation. After several trips to the Sky Pit and returning home to cultivate, three years had flown by; during these years, Li Tong always took first place, and Li Shuning didn’t even participate.

During these three years, Li Shuning had broken through to the Sixth Rank. She didn’t expect the massive python to be so powerful; the football-sized spherical object contained an immense amount of absorbable energy.

Originally, if Li Shuning’s strength hadn’t improved, she would need to take on tasks. However, since she obtained certain items in the Sky Pit, after increasing her power, she handed over some useless treasures to the family, who then allowed her to continue her closed-door training.

Li Minglun didn’t mind either; after all, the former prodigious daughter had been knocked off her pedestal; too ashamed to appear, she could only be called a failure. Since Li Shuning was willing to hand over the treasures to the family, it showed some intent. If they didn’t let her continue seclusion, rumors might spread, which would be unfortunate given how he poorly handled Li Tong’s past transgressions against her.

Li Tong’s first time leading a team faced much criticism, yet in the following years, although there were still several shortcomings, it was far from the disaster it once was.

The people of this world seemed to have become somewhat accustomed to the Sky Pit, and gradually, fewer people died, while everyone’s strength steadily increased.

Li Shuning had been secluded for a long time; many didn’t know what she was up to or what her cultivation level was.

Just returning from the Sky Pit, Li Shuning was about to inform the steward about her plan to enter seclusion when the steward, who had been waiting, informed her, "Shuning, this time, you can’t go into seclusion. You need to head to the council hall; today, the Family Head has something to discuss with all of you."

Li Shuning raised her eyebrows slightly, nodded, and went to the council hall.

By the time she arrived, many people were already there, all girls from the family.

Li Shuning lowered her head and frowned slightly, pondering what this was about; there wasn’t a single man present.

Li Tong entered from the entrance, followed by a group.

Now firmly established in the Li Family, Li Tong wore vibrant and dazzling clothes, radiating charisma and charm.

Once everyone gathered, Li Minglun appeared, cheerfully chatting and joking with the group of girls, seemingly just having a casual conversation.

"Li Tong deserves praise; she has already achieved Fourth Rank power. Everyone should learn from her."

After talking on and off for a long time, even giving some pointers on their cultivation methods, the group was finally dismissed.

Li Shuning found something amiss.

She didn’t believe the Family Head would suddenly summon all the girls just for small talk and cultivation guidance.

After conversing for about half an hour, Li Minglun let everyone go. If it really was about cultivation guidance, how could it be done by the Family Head alone and be so brief?

Frowning slightly, Li Shuning thought for a moment, decided to pretend to return to seclusion. However, after entering the basement, she turned back and headed to the courtyard, releasing the hovercar and getting inside.

Previously releasing the hovercar in the Sky Pit, it didn’t disappear, suggesting the Sky Pit wasn’t being monitored.

Li Shuning directed the hovercar toward the Clan Leader’s residence.

Though Li Shuning had Sixth Rank strength, spying on the Clan Leader was still risky; if discovered, it would be difficult to explain.

The hovercar, however, was different.

Li Shuning maneuvered the hovercar above the Clan Leader’s house and initially considered deploying some surveillance gadgets, but unexpectedly, Li Minglun and a few strangers were sitting in the courtyard drinking and chatting.

Li Shuning activated the hovercar’s sound absorber.

Though hovering above, she could hear their conversations from inside the hovercar.

"Li Clan Leader, I never imagined your family’s candidate would be Li Shuning, strong and beautiful; the Young Master would surely like her. But it’s a pity she hit a bottleneck, never breaking through the Fourth Rank."

"Yes, Shuning is indeed a bit of a pity; otherwise, we could have had two candidates this time."

The person addressed as Mr. Gao nodded, "Yes, but Li Tong, though of lesser origin and lacking in looks, we don’t know if the Young Master would like her."

Li Minglun awkwardly chuckled, unsure of how to respond.

A person nearby laughed, "Mr. Gao, having one candidate is good enough. As you know, we’ve approached several families, and some didn’t even have suitable candidates. We should be content."

"Haha, indeed, the Li Clan Leader deserves credit. When the Young Master rewards us, the Clan Leader won’t be forgotten."

"Thank you, Mr. Gao."

Li Shuning listened, utterly confused, uncertain about the conversation, but sensing from their words that it wasn’t something positive.

Remembering the message her original mother left, warning her not to become the strongest, could it be that being the strongest among the younger generation wasn’t good?

Li Shuning didn’t leave but chose to remain in the hovercar. The next day, Li Tong was summoned.

Li Minglun maintained his righteous facade.

"Xiao Tong, this is the Gao Family’s steward. Today, you’ll accompany Mr. Gao to the Gao Family with this box. Present it to the Young Master, but remember, do not open it on the way."

Li Tong was shocked; she knew the Gao Family, one of the top families in the country, compared to the Li Family, a mere third-rate family. Could they really be related to the Gao Family?

Li Tong’s face flushed with excitement, agreeing immediately.

Going to the Gao Family, presenting something to the Young Master; she’d definitely meet him. If only the Young Master favored her...

Li Tong became thrilled, listening to Li Minglun’s instructions, preparing to set off after packing.

Li Shuning observed everything clearly from the hovercar, recalled what she heard the previous day, and formed a vague guess, though still uncertain.