Once again a Rogue Cultivator, with no mountain of support at his back, Li Qing felt somewhat unaccustomed to it for a time.
In a sect, he might have been bound by certain rules, but it was still far better than living alone and unsupported as he was now.
But what had happened had already happened. Since he had no way to change it, Li Qing could only do his best to adapt.
Over the next few days, he recuperated within the Water Moon Merchant Guild's territory. Once his injuries had healed considerably, Li Qing finally decided to head out and gather intelligence on the Great Desolation Region.
"Though I've become a lone man, life still has to go on."
"Cultivating the Dao, cultivating the Dao... what exactly is one cultivating? Nothing more than struggling to cross the river on this path."
Li Qing sighed, his thoughts a tangled mixture of emotions.
The Shangqing Sect and the Chi Demon Tribe had shattered his peaceful life of cultivation. The road ahead was destined to become rugged and treacherous.
Having risen from the ranks of Rogue Cultivators, Li Qing naturally understood just how difficult this road was to walk.
The only good news now was that he had reached the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, and his combat power was quite formidable. With all the methods on his person, even if he encountered an opponent at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, he might not be unable to fight them.
At the very least, he possessed a certain ability to protect himself now, unlike when he had been as weak as an insect in the Qi Refining stage.
After leaving the Water Moon Merchant Guild's grounds, Li Qing wandered through Xiangyang City, strolling about everywhere.
"First, I need to find a suitable place with