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Chapter 57
Chapter 57
Chapter 57
“Sister Disciple…”
“Senior brother, I don’t blame you.”
In a covered location, the voices of Li Su and Qin Xiaoyue sounded successively. Qin Xiaoyue had already dressed, but a faint blush lingered, and her voice carried a hint of vulnerability.
The sac of the Purple Thunder Spewing Cloud Beast and some other herbs could be used to craft a pill that enhanced one’s physique. However, it was important to note that the primary purpose of this sac, especially when it encountered female counterparts, was to stimulate their sexual desire. If ruptured without prior breath-holding, the scent detected by humans could be as potent as the strongest aphrodisiac. It was worth mentioning that this Purple Thunder Spewing Cloud Beast was comparable with the fifth or sixth level of the Golden Core stage, amplifying its effects even more.
Li Su barely resisted the effects, but Qin Xiaoyue couldn’t. Consequently, Li Su couldn’t resist either. A whole day passed, but fortunately, the battle between Li Su and the Purple Thunder Spewing Cloud Beast deterred other monsters from approaching this area, allowing Li Su and Qin Xiaoyue their intimate moment.
“Qin junior sister, once we escape this place, I will formally propose to our master for your hand in marriage,” Li Su vowed as he gazed at Qin Xiaoyue’s delicate appearance. Qin Xiaoyue’s cheeks flushed, and she neither accepted nor declined. Her feelings for Li Su were intricate.
Over a century ago, when Qin Xiaoyue first laid eyes on Li Su, she couldn’t help but steal a few extra glances at him due to his striking appearance and remarkable temperament. However, she didn’t pursue any romantic notions once she discovered Li Su’s exceedingly poor spiritual roots. Nevertheless, she occasionally inquired about Li Su’s well-being when he emerged from seclusion, but that was the extent of their interaction.
Indeed, it wasn’t about romantic feelings. Despite her initial curiosity and brief interest in Li Su, their connection evolved into mutual respect and admiration. However, it never developed into anything deeper. Yet, as Li Su’s strength grew over the years, he once again caught her attention, not with ulterior motives, but simply because this was how cultivators were.
Furthermore, Qin Xiaoyue had no intentions of gaining anything from Li Su. Had Li Su not reached the Foundation Establishment stage and lived only a hundred years, she might not have paid much attention to him. It wasn’t until Li Su successfully formed his Golden Core that Qin Xiaoyue took notice, leaving a lasting impression on her heart.
Nonetheless, at this moment, Qin Xiaoyue’s priority was not romance but reaching the Golden Core stage, a monumental milestone for cultivators that opened up a world of possibilities. Unexpectedly, an incident occurred between her and Li Su. Qin Xiaoyue had maintained her purity for over a century and never developed feelings for anyone. When this unexpected incident happened, she didn’t blame Li Su. The extra glance she had given him over a hundred years ago had ultimately played a role, making Li Su’s position in her heart unique. When Li Su expressed his desire to marry her, she remained silent. Her heart was in turmoil.
In reality, marrying Li Su didn’t seem like a bad idea. Su Yun had married Li Su and was leading a very happy life. However, she wasn’t prepared for it at all. Furthermore, she was solely focused on reaching the Golden Core stage.
“Sister disciple, rest assured, I won’t pressure you to join the Li family. You can choose to live wherever you like. As for children… we can wait until you reach the Golden Core stage to have them, and I can wait until you reach the Golden Core stage before marrying you,” Li Su reassured her.
At this moment, Li Su’s voice brought up the topic of childbirth. Qin Xiaoyue’s heart grew even more tumultuous, but Li Su’s gentle yet firm tone gave her a sense of security for some inexplicable reason. This was a responsible man.
“Senior brother, let me think about it a bit more,” Qin Xiaoyue said softly.
“Alright, take a rest here for now. I’ll gather the items in this place,” Li Su replied. He then produced a formation flag and set up a concealed spell formation for Qin Xiaoyue. Afterward, he began searching the secret area on his own.
…
“There’s hardly anything left.”
Two days later, Li Su had thoroughly combed through the secret area, finding almost everything of value. The stolen goods were substantial, including numerous spiritual herbs, medicinal ingredients, and materials for crafting tools. He had also slain several monsters, including five Golden Core stage beasts, with the Purple Thunder Spewing Cloud Beast being the most formidable among them. The others posed no real challenge to Li Su.
Even after sharing half of his findings with Qin Xiaoyue, Li Su still had an abundance of spiritual herbs and medicinal ingredients to refine many pills. After considering his options, he allocated the remaining 600+ experience points exclusively to alchemy, pushing his alchemy experience well past 800 years. Li Su could craft rare pill recipes within the Flying Immortal Sect with this expertise.
These pills weren’t for his personal use, as he didn’t need them due to the support of the system. Instead, they were intended for his concubines with poor spiritual roots, helping them reach the Foundation Establishment stage. Li Su could expedite Su Yun’s advancement to the Golden Core stage with low-grade and high-grade herbs.
Moreover, he planned to create a specialized pill to help Qin Xiaoyue’s breakthrough to the Golden Core stage, more potent than the Crown Gathering Pill but beyond the capabilities of the Flying Immortal Sect’s alchemists. This time, he believed he could gather all the necessary ingredients with the herbs acquired.
As for a pill recipe suitable for the sect leader’s Nascent Soul stage breakthrough, Li Su knew he would have to diligently search for it upon his return. This secret area primarily contained herbs useful for those at the Golden Core stage.
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“Senior brother, you don’t need to share the monster spoils with me. Since you defeated them, go ahead and select the herbs first,” Qin Xiaoyue’s voice came from outside the secret area.
This time, they had only spent three days within the secret area, uncertain if it was a natural formation or artificially created. Despite the long history of the three major sects, they had no prior knowledge of this hidden place. Li Su divided the herbs, and after completing the distribution, they began their journey back. They knew the three-day limit and that they would have to wait for the next red moon to exit if they didn’t leave within that time. Regrettably, they didn’t have the luxury of further investigation, although Li Su had contemplated delving deeper to uncover the secrets of this mysterious place.
“Senior brother, please give me time to respond after I break through to the Golden Core stage, alright?” Qin Xiaoyue looked at Li Su with a complex expression at the capital of the Wu Kingdom.
“Of course, sister disciple, don’t burden yourself mentally. If you’re not willing, then so be it. Focus on reaching the Golden Core stage with all your might,” Li Su replied understandingly.
“Hmm.”
“Senior brother, then I’ll take my leave.”
“Farewell, senior brother.”
Li Su departed, and Qin Xiaoyue remained in a daze on the flying vessel until Li Su’s vessel disappeared into the horizon. After a considerable amount of time had passed, she finally turned around and returned to a tall tower near the capital of the Wu Kingdom.