Chapter 374
After touring with Lord Dongxuan for several days, Li Su finally broached the purpose of his visit. “Rare materials for crafting Daoist artifacts are scarce, but we have a decent collection. We usually don’t offer them to those outside the Holy Land, but I’ll allocate some quotas for you,” stated Lord Dongxuan. “Master, please take a look at these elixirs. Perhaps they might be useful,” Li Su added, presenting the elixirs for consideration.
Li Su pondered for a moment, then produced a bottle of elixir. The Lord Dongxuan accepted it, sniffed it, and scrutinized it carefully, his expression changing noticeably. Soon after, he called for an alchemist. The alchemist sniffed the elixir and absorbed quite a bit of its essence, suddenly displaying a pleasantly surprised expression.
“Master, this elixir has loosened the bottleneck in my cultivation. It’s truly incredible!” exclaimed the alchemist, filled with excitement. Indeed, this was an elixir crafted by Li Su, specifically designed to aid in breaking through bottlenecks in cultivation. This was the first time he had revealed it. “I didn’t expect that you, Li Su, could craft such elixirs. With this elixir in hand, even without using my quotas, I can procure some materials for you,” mentioned Lord Dongxuan.
So, Li Su smoothly obtained some materials for refining Taoist tools and various spiritual herbs and medicines. These spiritual herbs and medicines were rare and could be used to refine elixirs that broke through bottlenecks. These kinds of elixirs were scarce and could be used to generate wealth, trading for what one needed from these sacred places.
Taking things without reciprocation wasn’t practical, especially since Li Su did not intend to join these sacred lands. This made Lord Dongxuan value Li Su even more.
This news became quite a tale in the Taixu Realm.
“Looks like this girl…”
Li Su did have an impression of Ji Ziling, considering her exceptional beauty. Only a few of the women he knew could rival Ji Ziling in sheer appearance.
He wondered whether her leaving home this time was of her own volition or if it was tacitly allowed by the Ji Family.
“Li Su, let’s go back. I have some confidence now,” said the Patriarch of the Returning Origin Sect.
Li Su momentarily contemplated and replied, “Alright,” though he still had lingering thoughts.
However, their immediate priority was aiding her in overcoming the First Decline of Heaven and Human.
So, the two began their journey back.
On the way back, the Patriarch of the Returning Origin Sect seemed to slow down, even dragging their feet.
This past year might have been exceptionally unforgettable for her. During the day, Li Su and she hurried along the road, but they indulged in their intimacy at night. There was a change in the Patriarch of the Returning Origin Sect compared to before. For instance, she was more accommodating and attuned to Li Su’s preferences.
It took them over three months to finally return to the Returning Origin Sect.
Seeing Li Su and the Patriarch of the Returning Origin Sect return, Peak Master Dieyun greeted them joyfully.
She had been in charge of the Returning Origin Sect over the past year. There wasn’t much to worry about with Lord Feng Tian presiding over Wolong Mountain.
“Sect Master, take it.”
After studying the Patriarch of the Returning Origin Sect’s situation during the past year, Li Su specifically crafted elixirs for her and handed them over. Along with the elixirs, he also gave her a few talismans.
The Patriarch of the Returning Origin Sect silently accepted them, glancing profoundly at Li Su before entering seclusion.
Whether or not this attempt would be successful now rested entirely on her own efforts. There were few places where outsiders could intervene in the five failures of celestial beings, and Li Su had already done his best to help her.
Thinking she still had a few years remaining, Li Su returned to the Northern Region again.
Upon his return, Li Su discovered that Ji Ziling from the Ji Family had arrived in the Northern Region and settled in Su City.
This girl had truly come specifically for Li Su. However, she didn’t show much initiative and stayed within Su City.
Soon after, representatives from the Ji Family visited Li Su, led by the same fusion-being individual who had previously visited him and brought some gifts. However, the Ji Family’s stance remained ambiguous.
Li Su sensed that the Ji Family still intended to be on good terms with him, possibly aiming for him to marry Ji Ziling.
But Li Su couldn’t become part of the Ji Family, which remained a concern for them. The Ji Family representatives were aware of this and purposefully avoided mentioning it during their visit.
Being a massive entity, the Ji Family and possessing the pride of a sacred-level force made Li Su sense that Ji Ziling’s departure from home was likely a personal decision.
The Ji Family seemed to have chosen to turn a blind eye, perhaps to observe how Li Su would treat Ji Ziling.
It had been one year, two, or even three years, and Ji Ziling was still in Su City.
This girl was remarkably persistent.