"Thank you, senior, for your assistance. I have nothing to repay your life-saving grace except for these humble gifts. I hope you will accept them with a smile!"

The plump Golden Core Cultivator, surrounded by Divinity Transformation Guards, flew to the Earth Element Spirit Ship and respectfully inquired.

"Shopkeeper Wang, long time no see, I hope all has been well!"

The Magnetic Element Shield of the Earth Element Spirit Ship suddenly disappeared as Li Mu greeted with a smile.

Wang Wenbao was slightly taken aback. His gaze fell on the face of the young man on the deck, appearing both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar.

That figure stood on the Spirit Ship’s deck, robes fluttering, face brimming with a smile as he greeted him. An inexplicable feeling surged within Wang Wenbao’s heart, as if it was a return to the past, yet somewhat unbelievable.

Wang Wenbao rubbed his eyes and looked again. The young man’s face gradually became clearer, his eyes as wide as copper bells, full of disbelief.

"Master Li? Is it you?"

Wang Wenbao’s voice involuntarily carried a slight tremor as he almost shouted out the question, his heart surging with emotions like waves.

Wang Wenbao had already confirmed Li Mu’s identity, yet he still found it hard to believe his eyes. The Li Mu in his memory was merely a Qi Cultivation Cultivator, albeit extraordinarily talented and proficient in Artifact Refining, but his cultivation was not deep. However, the young man before him exuded such a powerful aura that it made his heart palpitate.

After more than a hundred years, Li Mu’s cultivation had unexpectedly reached the Divinity Transformation Realm. This terrifying leap across several realms left Wang Wenbao incredulous, and recalling the scene earlier where Li Mu killed a Void Refining Tribulation Cultivator with one sword strike was even more shocking. Such strength to slay enemies beyond one’s tier was unimaginable to him.

Li Mu smiled gently, nodding in acknowledgment as he greeted, "It’s me, Shopkeeper Wang, come aboard, let’s chat!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Wenbao was overjoyed, quickly nodding, and his figure moved, flying directly onto the Earth Element Spirit Ship.

Aboard the Earth Element Spirit Ship, Wang Wenbao kept his gaze fixed on Li Mu’s face, the once familiar yet slightly youthful face now showed determination. At this moment, Wang Wenbao’s heart was filled with excitement and emotion, as if in a dream.

"Master Li, it really is you!" Wang Wenbao, looking at Li Mu, once more confirmed unbelievingly, his voice unconsciously tinged with awe and uncertainty.

The young man before them was no longer the familiar Master Li, not the weak Qi Cultivation Cultivator, but a true Divinity Transformation Realm expert, a fearsome existence capable of slaying a Void Refining Tribulation Cultivator with one sword strike. Such an earth-shattering transformation left Wang Wenbao both shocked and incredulous.

Li Mu somewhat understood Wang Wenbao’s reaction, smiling as he said, "Shopkeeper Wang, it’s only been a few decades, how can you become so estranged! The Illusion Realm Spirit Pearl you gave me, I’ve always worn it on me!"

As he spoke, Li Mu showed his right palm where the ’Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl’ ring bead on his index finger shimmered in the sunlight.

Seeing the Spirit Pearl, a trace of nostalgia flashed in Wang Wenbao’s eyes, and the look of doubt dissipated.

Wang Wenbao couldn’t help but recall the scene when he gave the Tier Five Refining Spiritual Material — the Illusion Realm Spirit Pearl to Li Mu. Although the Spirit Pearl was precious, he felt that compared to Li Mu’s talent in Artifact Refining, this small investment was insignificant.

Unexpectedly, after all these years, Li Mu refined it into the powerful Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl storage spiritual treasure and always wore it.

"Master Li, I never expected to meet you again, and you’ve already become a Divinity Transformation Cultivator, while I have just barely advanced to the Golden Core. Truly, truly...," Wang Wenbao’s voice trembled, his eyes full of complex emotions, lamenting Li Mu’s cultivation achievements and regretting his own neglect in cultivation over the years, causing his cultivation to stagnate.

"Master Li, seeing your current cultivation, I truly feel happy for you. Back in those days, you were so young yet skilled in Artifact Refining, and your cultivation went on to break through to the Divinity Transformation Realm, while I remain stationary, truly ashamed!" Wang Wenbao took a deep breath, sighing emotionally.

Seeing Wang Wenbao’s intense reaction, Li Mu slightly smiled, understanding his feelings, as their limited interactions and great time gap naturally led to such emotions.

Listening to Wang Wenbao’s words, everyone present roughly understood, and they all turned their gaze towards Li Mu, eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Wang Wenbao’s words revealed that over a hundred years ago, Li Mu’s cultivation was still weaker than his, yet upon reuniting, he remained at the Golden Core Realm while Li Mu had soared across two Great Realms to achieve the status of a Venerable Divinity Transformation. Such formidable cultivation progress caught everyone’s attention, filling their hearts with reverence and envy.

"Shopkeeper Wang, don’t underestimate yourself."

Feeling the gazes of many, Li Mu smiled warmly and said, "Everyone’s cultivation path is different, your Golden Core cultivation didn’t come easily, and the level of cultivation isn’t everything, heart realm and experience are what’s important."

"Master Li speaks the truth." Wang Wenbao took a deep breath, calmed his mind, thought of something, and quickly took out three jade boxes from the Storage Ring, supported by True Essence, respectfully handing them to Li Mu, sincerely expressing, "Master Li, it was all thanks to your intervention this time for saving my life, I have nothing to repay it with, but I hope you’ll accept these small tokens!"

"Shopkeeper Wang, you’re too polite! This time, stepping in was purely for the sake of our past friendship; I wasn’t after your gifts," Li Mu laughed heartily and indicated.