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Chapter 21: Li Yi's Return, Li Family's Divine Soldier
Chapter 21: Li Yi's Return, Li Family's Divine Soldier
As Gu An took his first bite of the Qing Teng Fruit, he felt a surge of warmth spread within him.
It's working!
Without hesitation, he devoured the large fruit, finishing it in no time.
As he digested the fruit, he summoned his attribute panel, eagerly anticipating an increase in lifespan.
However, half a shichen passed, and there was no change to his lifespan.
His qi and blood, on the other hand, had strengthened significantly, and his physical strength had increased.
"What's going on? Is it because my cultivation is too high, or is this fruit only suitable for spirit beasts and demons?" Gu An wondered inwardly.
He glanced at the White Spirit Mouse on the table, which was still asleep. Its lifespan hadn't increased any further, but its aura was steadily rising.
He decided to wait and see.
Three days later, when the White Spirit Mouse awoke, it had grown to the size of an adult cat. It jumped into Gu An's embrace, rubbing against him affectionately while glancing at the cabinet behind him.
"No more eating!" Gu An, who was reading a book, warned. If he let it continue growing, it would surely attract trouble, especially from Little Stream and the others, who would be curious.
People like Lu Jiujia and Ye Lan would eventually go to the outer sect, and Gu An didn't want them to know too many of his secrets.
The White Spirit Mouse looked at him pitifully and even nodded, which widened Gu An's eyes in surprise.
Had it understood him?
Gu An pointed to his side and said, "Come here."
Without hesitation, the White Spirit Mouse jumped over to him.
He continued to give it simple commands, and as long as they weren't too complex, the White Spirit Mouse followed them, endearing it to him even more.
"It's finally acting like a spirit beast!" Gu An exclaimed as he picked up the White Spirit Mouse and left the house.
It was autumn, and the various gardens were filled with piles of fallen leaves. Ogawa and the others were busy cleaning, and the Medicine Valley was peaceful.
Gu An walked down the stairs and set the White Spirit Mouse down. "Don't eat anything strange," he instructed, pointing at its mouth.
The White Spirit Mouse nodded, seemingly understanding, then turned and hopped away.
Gu An watched with a strange expression.
Why does it look like a rabbit now? Could it be that not only its lifespan increased but its genes were altered as well?
The first to notice the White Spirit Mouse was Ye Lan, who was drawn by Gu An's presence and then startled to see a large white rat running towards her, causing her face to pale.
"There's a rat demon!" Ye Lan cried out, immediately catching the attention of Lu Jiujia, Xiaochuan, and Wuxin.
When they saw the White Spirit Mouse, they were shocked by its size, having never seen a rat so large.
"White Spirit Mouse, slow down!" Gu An called out, and the White Spirit Mouse stopped immediately, turned to look at him, and then headed towards the mountain forest at a slower pace.
Seeing this, Ye Lan and the others put down their tools and ran towards Gu An.
"Senior Brother, is that your White Spirit Mouse? Why is it so big?"
"It must be another White Spirit Mouse."
"It seems a bit clumsy, its legs aren't very agile."
"This spirit beast has an extraordinary bloodline."
Hearing the discussions of his junior martial brothers and sisters, Gu An smiled but remained silent, letting them guess.
Gu An turned to the group and said, "In a few days, I plan to make a trip to the outer sect. Who wants to come with me?"
Upon hearing this, everyone except Wuxin wanted to go.
"What a great opportunity!" Wuxin's expression remained unchanged, but he was thrilled inside.
After some competition, Gu An finally chose to take Ye Lan and Xiaochuan to the outer sect, and they decided to leave in seven days.
Why seven days? Because he intended to explore the Eight Scenery Cave first.
Gu An turned his head towards the valley entrance, and walking towards them was a familiar figure—Li Yi.
After so many years, Li Yi exuded a sense of weariness and coldness. The autumn wind blew his black robe, and with the sword at his waist, he gave off an undeniable aura of a proud and aloof swordsman.
Oikawa and the others also noticed Li Yi, and his appearance made them nervous.
Whoever came to their Medicine Valley was usually of a higher status than them. Moreover, this person clearly looked like trouble.
Gu An checked Li Yi's lifespan and found that he had already reached the fourth layer of the Qi Refining Realm.
He's improved so quickly!
No wonder he was the first person I discovered with a protagonist's fate!
Gu An walked over to him, and the others followed closely behind.
Li Yi scanned everything in the Medicine Valley, and when his gaze landed on Gu An, he seemed a little dazed.
Back then, Gu An used to follow him around, but now he was leading other servant disciples. How people change.
Gu An came to stand before him and greeted him with a fist salute, a smile on his face. "Brother Li, it's been a long time."
"Injured?" Gu An could sense that Li Yi's qi and blood were in disorder, and his breathing was shallow, indicating internal injuries.
Li Yi smiled. "Indeed, it's been many years. Where's the Master, and what about Senior Brother and Meng Lang? Are they around?"
Gu An sighed. "The Master's time was up, and he left some time ago. After you left, Senior Brother also left the valley. As for Meng Lang, he went to take the outer sect assessment and never returned."
Upon hearing this, Li Yi was stunned.
Oikawa and the others stood behind Gu An, whispering among themselves. They had probably guessed Li Yi's identity, as Meng Lang had mentioned before that there used to be a royal disciple here who treated him like a brother.
Li Yi sighed. "So, only you are left."
"Would you like to come inside and sit down?" Gu An asked.
Li Yi nodded.
The reason he had come here was not only to revisit the old place but also to heal his injuries. This was the only place that made him feel safe.
Gu An led Li Yi towards the attic, signaling for the others to continue clearing the fallen leaves.
Upon reaching the Valley Master's attic, as Li Yi climbed the stairs, his emotions peaked, and he couldn't help but start coughing, his face turning pale.
Gu An's expression changed slightly as he walked ahead.
He sensed a faint soul fluctuation from Li Yi.
Wow!
This guy actually has a grandpa-like figure with him?
Gu An turned around and asked with concern, "Brother Li, what's wrong?"
Li Yi waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. I'm just a little injured."
"Injured? Then stay here for a while. There are plenty of accommodations in Medicine Valley," Gu An said immediately.
Li Yi smiled and nodded, thinking, "Brother Gu is still so considerate. This time, I must help him advance."
The two entered the house, and after Gu An asked Li Yi to sit down, he started to make tea for him.
Li Yi looked around the room, and his eyes were soon drawn to the Qing Teng Fruits in the wooden cabinet.
Over the past three days, Gu An had stored most of the Qing Teng Fruits in his storage bag, leaving only two in the cabinet to prevent the White Spirit Mouse from stealing them.
If the White Spirit Mouse did eat them, he wouldn't bear to kill it, so he simply hid the fruits instead.
"These fruits..."
Li Yi narrowed his eyes, but he didn't look for too long before his gaze shifted back to Gu An.
After not seeing each other for many years, Li Yi was indeed amazed by Gu An's demeanor. Although Gu An used to have a delicate appearance, he now exuded a captivating aura, resembling the senior disciples of the inner sect—steadfast and carrying a hint of transcendence.
If not for the fact that he could sense Gu An's qi, which indicated he was only at the fourth layer of the Qi Refining Realm, Li Yi would have suspected that the person before him was not the Gu An he knew.
As the water boiled, Gu An sat down at the table and chatted with Li Yi to keep the atmosphere warm.
To prevent the conversation from dying down, Gu An asked about the life of outer sect disciples, to which Li Yi readily replied.
"To become an outer sect disciple, you must complete one outer sect bounty mission every year?" Gu An asked curiously.
"That's right, and they're always external missions," Li Yi replied with a smile.
"Have you ever encountered any demons or monsters?"
"Almost every time I go out, I encounter them. The Great Qing Empire is too vast, and there are always places where demons run rampant. Last year, I almost died outside. It was a third-rank demon beast, comparable to the Golden Core Realm. I fought with several good friends, and in the end, one of them died, and the rest of us escaped with severe injuries," Li Yi answered, his face turning pale as he recalled the incident.
"Third-rank? Golden Core Realm?"
Gu An feigned astonishment, dispelling the gloom in Li Yi's heart.
He began to laugh and talk about the specific experiences, and Gu An listened like he was hearing a story, responding with appropriate emotions.
In fact, he was quite curious about Li Yi's experiences.
After listening, he had only one feeling.
It's too dangerous!
He was glad that he hadn't become an outer sect disciple.
"Apart from demons and monsters, you also have to be careful of other cultivators. When I was treasure hunting, I clashed with disciples from other sects, and we entangled each other for half a month. Finally, I managed to kill him, but guess what happened next?" Li Yi continued enthusiastically, sharing his other experiences.
Gu An guessed, "His father came?"
Li Yi looked at him in surprise and shook his head. "Not his father, but it's close. His master came!"
Wow!
Gu An was even more grateful that he hadn't joined the outer sect.
If the outer sect was like this, then the inner sect would surely be even more perilous!
Li Yi went on to describe how he outwitted and fought his enemy's master, making Gu An feel like he was listening to a storytelling performance.
How exciting!
As the water boiled, Gu An stood up to make tea.
Li Yi casually asked, "Brother Gu, are the fruits in the cabinet left by the Master?"
Gu An, with his back turned, replied, "I found them outside. Have you forgotten? The White Spirit Mouse is a treasure-seeking mouse."
Upon hearing this, Li Yi raised his eyebrows.
So it can really find treasures?
He hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Gu, can you give me one for healing? I won't treat you unfairly. Do you want a secret manual or a magical artifact?"
Gu An turned around, holding the teacup, and placed it in front of Li Yi. With an indifferent tone, he said, "I'll just give you one directly. I don't need anything in return. What's the relationship between you and me?"
Li Yi was deeply touched by his words.
During his time in the outer sect, although he had friends, their relationships were mostly based on mutual benefit. Never had someone treated him so well and asked for nothing in return.
After Gu An finished speaking, he walked to the wooden cabinet, took out a Qing Teng Fruit, and placed it next to Li Yi's teacup.
Li Yi was even more ashamed of his previous actions.
"Li Yi, Li Yi, shame on you for looking down on him and Medicine Valley before. Although you became an outer sect disciple, in the end, you still have to rely on him for help..."
Li Yi mocked himself inwardly and raised his hand to take out a sword from his storage bag.
The sword sheath was a bluish color, inlaid with gems, and had intricate patterns, giving it a luxurious and elegant appearance. The hilt seemed to be coiled with a dark golden dragon.
Li Yi placed the sword on the table, and it emitted a heavy yet crisp sound.
Li Yi stroked the sword gently and said softly, "This was given to me by my mother. I'll give it to you. This sword may save your life in the future."
Gu An was amazed by the sword. Although he could only see the sheath, he could sense the power contained within the sword. After all, he was a Golden Core Realm cultivator, and he could perceive things that Li Yi couldn't.
This is definitely a divine soldier!
Damn, I forgot to set a timer. This weather is so unpredictable!
(End of Chapter)
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