"Elder Zeng, I can accept disciples on behalf of my master."
Li Xuan's voice rang out, and Zeng Ming's body stiffened and he immediately stopped. Qiu Zhen, standing nearby, was startled by the words. Accepting disciples on behalf of his master? Could Li Xuan's master be of a higher rank than Zeng Ming?
"Young friend, are you speaking the truth? Will your master truly agree?" Zeng Ming swallowed, looking at Li Xuan with some disbelief.
"Since I have said so, my master will certainly agree. I believe that with the young girl's talent, my master would not need me to say more if he were here," Li Xuan nodded with a smile. Just as Zeng Ming was about to leave, Yi Qin suddenly spoke, asking Li Xuan to take Zeng Ming's great-great-granddaughter as a disciple. Hearing Yi Qin's words, Li Xuan naturally spoke up immediately. Moreover, Li Xuan was now certain that Senior Yi Qin was definitely an alchemist.
What puzzled Li Xuan was how an alchemist could be imprisoned in the Zhenyu.
"When will you be meeting your master, young friend? May I accompany you?" Zeng Ming asked, swallowing excitedly and then somewhat nervously. Although he did not know the strength of Li Xuan's master, Zeng Ming had already learned everything about Li Xuan on the way Qiu Zhen brought him.
While Li Xuan had good talent before, breaking through to the Fetal Breath realm on his own was considered talented in Qingcheng. However, if he were in a big city or even the capital, Li Xuan's talent would be considered ordinary.
However, the subsequent information made Zeng Ming pay close attention.
In less than a few days, Li Xuan had reformed his dantian and his strength had greatly increased.
A Martial King realm expert at seventeen years old!
Furthermore, Li Xuan was also a sword cultivator!
Not only that, but Zeng Ming was quite sure that Li Xuan was also an alchemist. Although he didn't know the rank, he was sure it wouldn't be low with that person behind him.
Even a single one of these achievements would make someone a prodigy in the capital, yet they were all possessed by Li Xuan. If one were to say that Li Xuan had no one behind him, it would be impossible. Zeng Ming believed he did not possess such means.
"Elder Zeng, my master has always disliked being disturbed by outsiders. Well, but Elder Zeng need not worry, since I have said I would accept disciples on behalf of my master, this matter stands. After I finish attending to one matter, I will definitely go to the Treasure Pavilion's main branch in the capital to bring my junior sister to my master's side." Li Xuan spoke.
"That would be excellent, excellent. May I ask, young friend, if you would mind telling me what matter you need to attend to? If there is any way I can help, please do not hesitate to ask." Zeng Ming said excitedly upon hearing this.
Li Xuan smiled and replied, "My sister is in the Cangyun Sect. Now that I have withdrawn from the family, my only concern is this sister. I wish to go to the Cangyun Sect to see my sister. After this matter, I will also go to the capital. After all, that is the most prosperous place in our Tianyun Kingdom."
Li Xuan had a good impression of Zeng Ming. At least Li Xuan could feel that Zeng Ming genuinely cared for his great-great-granddaughter. In this regard, they were somewhat similar. Li Xuan had originally intended to speak on Zeng Ming's behalf, but Yi Qin had opened her mouth first.
"Cangyun Sect, hmm, that is acceptable. If it were not out of the way, I might have accompanied you, young friend. In that case, I will await your arrival in the capital." Zeng Ming nodded.
The capital of Tianyun Kingdom was in the east, while the Cangyun Sect was in the far west. Since Li Xuan had confirmed, Zeng Ming believed that such a person would surely accept his great-great-granddaughter. Moreover, with his great-great-granddaughter's talent, Zeng Ming was confident. He still had ten years, and now he had to go back and make proper arrangements. Although his descendants were not promising, they were, after all, his own flesh and blood.
"Good." Li Xuan nodded, then with a thought, a yellow piece of paper floated towards Zeng Ming. "Elder Zeng, please trouble yourself to refine three pills of this formula for my junior sister. I believe that with her talent, she will surely give Elder Zeng an unexpected surprise." Li Xuan said, feeling a bit curious. Yi Qin had suddenly asked him to give this prescription to Zeng Ming, and Li Xuan, as an outsider, could not discern its rank.
"One Dragon Blood Grass, one Phoenix Cry Grass, one Silver-Gold Flower Insect... This, this is a complete Grade Six Bone Forging and Marrow Cleansing Pill prescription!" Zeng Ming looked at the contents of the yellow paper with curiosity. As he read, Zeng Ming was shocked. Although Bone Forging and Marrow Cleansing Pills existed, the existing recipes were missing two ingredients, lowering their grade by two levels. This was a complete prescription, and its value was immeasurable.
"Bone Forging and Marrow Cleansing Pill, a Grade Six prescription?" Li Xuan was stunned and immediately felt a sense of regret. Just by hearing the name, Li Xuan knew the effects of this pill. However, he soon shook his head with a smile. This was not his thing in the first place, and it was Yi Qin's prerogative to give it to whomever she pleased. Although this pill would be of great help to Li Xuan, ultimately, it was still an external item.
"I am a sword cultivator, and my sword is enough," Li Xuan's eyes gradually became resolute, and his aura changed instantly. The next moment, Qingxiao in Li Xuan's dantian burst out of his body and soared into the sky.
Hum!
A sword hum instantly spread from the Treasure Pavilion in all directions.
"Sword Heart Enlightenment!"
Li Xuan's change was immediately noticed by Qiu Zhen and Zeng Ming. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock. The mental states of sword cultivators were divided into four stages: Sword Heart Enlightenment, Sword Heart Clarity, Sword Heart Illumination, and Sword Heart Divinity.
Sword Heart Enlightenment was the ultimate recognition of the way of the sword, where the heart was not swayed by external temptations, and the way of the sword had a clear direction. In essence, reaching this stage meant Li Xuan was already a qualified Great Sword Master.
At the same moment, the patriarchs of the five great families in Qingcheng all looked towards the Treasure Pavilion.
"Sword Heart Enlightenment, the Li family truly played their hand poorly," Zhao Wuji shook his head, then with a thought, he shot towards the Treasure Pavilion. Not only Zhao Wuji, but the patriarchs of the other families also rushed towards the Treasure Pavilion.
"Sword Heart Enlightenment, you have actually reached this level... In the end, it was all my fault." Li Wenwu looked towards the Treasure Pavilion with a complex expression, and finally gave up the idea of going. Given the current relationship between Li Xuan and the Li family, going there would be seeking humiliation.
"Since you know you were wrong, go to the Ice Pool and reflect on your mistakes." As soon as Li Wenwu finished speaking, a voice slowly sounded in his ear. Li Wenwu turned and bowed, "Greetings, Elder."
"You have caused the family to lose a genius, and one who has comprehended Sword Heart Enlightenment, a sword dao genius. Do you have any objections to being removed from your position as patriarch?" Li Yuanba looked towards the Treasure Pavilion and then at Li Wenwu.
"Disciple accepts the punishment." Li Wenwu lowered his head after a moment of silence.
Li Yuanba nodded with satisfaction and then said slowly, "This is the maximum I could fight for you. It is also because Li Xuan's talent is truly exceptional. You don't need to resent Li Xuan; this was indeed your dereliction of duty as patriarch."
"Disciple understands, but Li Xuan has already withdrawn from the family..." Li Wenwu nodded.
Li Yuanba smiled slightly, "Although he voluntarily withdrew from the family, his blood, after all, still flows with the blood of our Li family."