"If young friend doesn't mind, this old woman is willing to listen."

The old woman did not refuse.

Instead, she wanted to learn more about Xia Liu.

She had a premonition that missing Xia Liu could be the greatest loss of her life.

Xia Liu himself didn't know why, but he felt a subconscious trust towards the old woman and the female cultivator Qingqing.

So, he detailed the events that happened within the Secret Realm involving Sha Tongtian and others.

As for the crucial points, he didn't disclose them.

For instance, the Extreme Cold Flame, and how he made his escape.

These parts remained rather vague.

The old woman naturally sensed that Xia Liu was holding back.

Nonetheless, upon hearing that he was involved with Sha Tongtian and a group of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, she was more or less shocked.

"This brother, aren't you just fooling my granny? With your Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation, how could you associate with Nascent Soul Stage experts and even call each other Daoist Fellow?"

Qingqing couldn't hold back any longer.

Xia Liu's story was full of holes.

She really couldn't fathom why her granny looked so serious, even somewhat surprised.

"Qingqing, how do I usually teach you?"

The old woman asked with a stern expression.

"Granny, just look at what he's saying, it's riddled with loopholes. There's no way such things happen in this world, could those Nascent Soul Stage cultivators all be fools?"

"Qingqing, do not underestimate anyone; this is what I've always advised you — why can't you understand?"

In front of Xia Liu, the old woman directly educated Qingqing.

This made the young girl lower her head and didn't dare show her anger towards Xia Liu.

"They are both excellent points, Young Friend Xia," Xia Liu said with a smile, "Actually, Fairy Qingqing is right; my words are full of holes, even I don't believe them."

Xia Liu had already suspected this would be the outcome.

In the realm, who could believe that a Foundation Establishment cultivator can roam under the noses of Nascent Soul experts?

And even fight their way out in the end.

Isn't this absurd...?

"I believe you, because you are different."

The old woman was very sure.

Xia Liu could instantly destroy the Foundation Establishment Late Stage root and even employ a sealing technique that she couldn't understand to seal the other's Divine Sense.

That sealing technique probably falls under the realm of Divine Skills.

From these methods, it's not difficult to see that Xia Liu is by no means an ordinary cultivator.

Moreover, he vaguely saw the state of his Energy Body and could still exhibit such a demeanor.

Without some confidence, he would have been bowing and scraping by now.

"Well, thank you, senior, for your appreciation. If one day I form a Nascent Soul, perhaps I could address you as such."

"Haha, that day will surely come, but Young Friend Xia, do you know that you are currently in great danger?"

Seeing the old woman's serious look, Xia Liu tentatively asked, "Is senior referring to right now or everywhere in the Baichuan Realm?"

The present being the old woman and Qingqing; the Baichuan Realm referring to the myriad cultivators led by Sha Tongtian.

No matter which it was, Xia Liu was not afraid.

"Young friend, rest assured. I come from the Myriad Realms, and even if the reward for that notice were high, it wouldn't tempt me."

"Exactly, exactly! As for my granny in the Myriad Realms, she is..."

"Qingqing, you must be thirsty after this long journey. Drink more hot tea; it will help boost your Energy Body."

When Qingqing was about to disclose the old woman's background, the old woman quickly stopped her.

"The Myriad Realms, the largest domain in the Northern Realm — no wonder you are a senior; your origin must be terrifying! It was presumptuous of me."

"Since young friend understands, this old woman will be frank. If you can inform me of Sha Tongtian's true intention behind seeking you, perhaps I can offer some help."

"Senior, let's set this matter aside for now; I notice your Energy Body is impaired, let me see what I can do?"

Xia Liu was not ready to let the old woman know about the Extreme Cold Flame.

Trust is mutual, so let's see how sincere the old woman is.

"Oh! Young Friend Xia can actually see the impairment of my Energy Body!"

The old woman was truly astonished.

Even ordinary Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, she was sure, couldn't perceive her injuries.

Yet, Xia Liu saw through them.

He is indeed exceptional!

"I have some basic medical skills."

"Good."

After nodding repeatedly, the old woman extended her hand as instructed by Xia Liu.

First, Xia Liu used a traditional pulse-checking method to determine the old woman's injuries through her meridians.

After finding nothing, Xia Liu advised the old woman to relax her mind and let him probe her internal state with his Divine Sense.

After a while, Xia Liu withdrew his Divine Sense: "Thank you, senior, for your trust. I have a general understanding of your situation."

"Young friend, please be direct."

"Senior was probably affected by a strange poison, where during the day, your body feels as if being roasted, extremely hot, while at night, your body feels icy, extremely cold."

"An Immortal Doctor!"

The old woman was slightly agitated, directly elevating Xia Liu to the peak.

"Haha, this is basic for a Doctor. I suspect that senior might have come to the Baichuan Realm for the Extreme Cold Flame."

"That's right! I searched for famous doctors and high-strength cultivators throughout the Myriad Realms; finally, they were all powerless. One noble told me that the Heaven and Earth Extreme Cold Flame might change my condition."

"The Extreme Cold Flame is far more terrifying than senior imagines; with your current Energy Body, you can't touch it. If you dare to forcibly extract the Essence of the Extreme Cold Flame, I'm afraid it will exacerbate your injuries."

Xia Liu reminded her.

"Could it be, Young Friend Xia, that you are being hunted by Sha Tongtian across the domain because of the Extreme Cold Flame?"

As the old woman's words spread, the atmosphere onsite became eerily tense.

Even Qingqing, who was sipping tea, was startled by the pressing atmosphere.

Gulp.

Qingqing couldn't help but swallow her tea.

This eased the tense atmosphere.

"Does senior have any ideas?"

Xia Liu asked calmly.

"If young friend could give me some Essence of the Extreme Cold Flame, within the Baichuan Realm, no one would be able to harm you."

The old woman suppressed her excitement.

Her intuition was spot-on.

Xia Liu must not be missed!

To be wanted by Sha Tongtian across the entire realm.

How could he be ordinary!

The main reason was actually robbing Sha Tongtian and several Nascent Soul Stage cultivators of the Extreme Cold Flame in the Secret Realm!

"I'm sorry, the Extreme Cold Flame is also very important to me, so I cannot easily give it away to anyone."

"I say, this brother, your situation is dangerous right now, huh? The whole Baichuan Realm's cultivators are after you! Not to mention, there are no fewer than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators! Do you think you'll live, or leave Baichuan Realm?"

Qingqing couldn't hold back again.

Xia Liu's arrogance and conceit were unlike anything she had ever seen.

Moreover, he had already examined granny's injuries, indicating he knew she was a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.

Yet still so unapologetic.

Truly terrifying!

"I'm someone with a strong fate and might just luckily leave the Baichuan Realm."

"Keep bragging! Just Foundation Establishment Late Stage; in a while, I could reach that level too, and by then, I'll definitely crush your confidence!"

"Haha, Fairy Qingqing, feel free to try at that time."

Xia Liu chuckled.

"Ahem, Young Friend Xia, upon obtaining the Extreme Cold Flame, you probably haven't refined it yet, due to some reasons preventing the refinement."

"Hmm? Does senior know the reason?"

Xia Liu again had a try-at-those-odds mindset.

Since the old woman hadn't acted against him aggressively, perhaps she might become his noble... maybe...