Chapter 1998: Chapter 2003: The Road Ahead

Upon learning Xia Liu’s true age, Li Yun had a bold idea.

This is definitely a great opportunity to bring the Ultimate Heart Sect closer to Xia Liu.

"Is there really such a saying?"

Xia Liu smiled bitterly; he had indeed heard that cultivating with a Dao companion could enhance one’s power.

Like Ling Feng.

If he could refine the Yin Element within her, there would be a significant chance of sensing the Nascent Soul Formation at the Golden Core Stage.

But for a female cultivator, it would severely damage her foundation.

She might even age gradually and die.

There are no shortcuts in cultivation.

Xia Liu had long since understood this principle.

Qingqing listened intently, she sensed that her grandmother was about to say something major!

"Of course, I’m not sure if young friend Xia has noticed, but our Qingqing holds you in high regard. If possible, I, this old woman, would be willing to bring you together and bless this fate."

"Crack!"

Qingqing felt as if her mind suddenly exploded.

Grandmother was too straightforward!

She didn’t even give her a chance to refute!

How long had she known Xia Liu?

Despite the many distracting thoughts that flooded her mind,

Qingqing actually imagined the scene of becoming a Dao companion with Xia Liu!

"Oh no, oh no! Ye Qingqing, how can you have such thoughts!"

Qingqing gritted her teeth, trying hard to banish that scene from her mind.

The more she struggled, the more vivid the illusion became.

She was even eagerly anticipating Xia Liu’s half-hearted acceptance.

"Ahem, thank you for your kindness, senior, and also thank you, Qingqing."

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing Xia Liu’s apology, both Li Yun and Qingqing understood.

He did not accept!

"Does young friend Xia have any troubles? If it’s people like Sha Tongtian from Baichuan Realm, I will dedicate my entire cultivation to help you deal with them!"

Li Yun said firmly.

"No, no, I’m a person who is not free to act, with many burdens on my shoulders. So besides cultivation, I can’t think about other matters right now; I would only delay others."

"I understand that, stepping onto this path, one is no longer a mortal, but still experiences mortal worries and sorrows."

Xia Liu saw that Li Yun was still trying to match him with Qingqing.

So he revealed the issue about Elder Bai.

"To be honest, senior, I have an elder who was ambushed by a villain, his physical body was shattered, and I need to reconstruct his body."

"Reconstruct the body? That’s not simple, but I do know some friends who might be experts in this field. Do you know what cultivation your elder had before his body was destroyed?"

"Hmm, I remember it was Spirit Transformation Late Stage, just half a step from Perfection."

...

Li Yun’s face froze.

She wanted to give Xia Liu a good scolding.

Don’t suddenly splash a bucket of ice water on my face when I’m enthusiastic.

Because that’s colder than cold water!

Spirit Transformation Late Stage!

That’s the peak existence in the cultivation realm!

How could a Nascent Soul cultivator reconstruct a body!

How could a mere Nascent Soul cultivator climb to such associations!

Li Yun finally understood why Xia Liu possessed such unparalleled talent in the world.

It turns out his elder was at Spirit Transformation Late Stage!

It’s simply terrifying!

With such a terrifying background, what could be more fearsome behind him?

In this light, his refusal of Qingqing wasn’t just a quick response.

It was that their social standing didn’t match, and surely there were countless beautiful, youthful female Heavenly Immortals eager to form ties with him.

Forget it, forget it.

Li Yun no longer had any intention of matching Xia Liu with Qingqing.

"Qingqing, I’m sorry, it’s this old woman who is not competent."

Li Yun conveyed telepathically.

"It’s okay, grandmother, I understood when I first saw him that I’m not worthy of him."

Qingqing was deeply disappointed but would not show it in front of Xia Liu.

"Ahem, Brother Xia, please don’t mind, my grandmother tends to want to send me to cultivators she approves of."

"Of course, don’t misunderstand, ever since I was sensible, I knew that she has been very fond of you."

Qingqing quickly explained to Xia Liu.

Even if heartbroken, even in despair, she would act easy and natural.

"Hehe, to be favored by a senior is an honor for me, Xia!"

Xia Liu responded with a clasped fist.

"Enough of that, young friend Xia, what plans do you have next? If you have time, why not accompany this old woman to the Myriad Realms to witness the scenery of the Northern Realm for the first time?"

"Thank you for your kind offer, senior. I will definitely visit the Myriad Realms in the future but not now."

Xia Liu had calculated that with his current Golden Pill Mid-Stage cultivation, he could rival an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Without the Nascent Soul Dharma Body, it was just equivalent power, and he couldn’t achieve significant accomplishments.

To enter the Myriad Realms, he must be at the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

Then, even if the Qi Family, the leading family of the Northern Realm, were to stand in his way, it wouldn’t matter.

"Great! When you visit the Myriad Realms in the future, young friend Xia, don’t forget this old woman."

"Brother Xia, where are you going next? Maybe we can still be on the same path."

This departure could last ten years, maybe a hundred.

For the first time, Qingqing had different feelings towards the opposite sex, wishing to cherish the last bit of time together.

"I need to go to Dongliu County, and after obtaining some things, I plan to head to the Southern Realm."

"Dongliu County? Is it the small capital county near the Vast Sea Region?"

"Hmm? Qingqing, you know it?"

"Ahem, I’ve browsed many classics in my spare time, including various counties and domains of the Northern Realm, so I have some understanding."

Qingqing was very talented.

Unfortunately, she liked someone she shouldn’t have.

"By the way, young friend Xia, are you heading to the Southern Realm to enter the Creation Gate?"

Recalling the budding White Lotus Holy Aura on Xia Liu, Li Yun trembled.

She even dared to say that once Xia Liu entered the Creation Gate, he would become famous in the Southern Realm within ten years!

When he returns to the Northern Realm, his status might be overwhelming.

"Indeed, the Creation Gate is of utmost importance to me."

"Great! Since we can still be on the same path, let’s travel together."

"Let’s follow the senior’s guidance."

Slightly concealing the cave, Xia Liu and the two others set off for Dongliu County.

Before heading to the Southern Realm,

Xia Liu needs to awaken Bai Jue.

The Southern Realm is vast, with many dangerous places.

Traveling there with just a Golden Core Stage cultivation, Xia Liu doesn’t feel at ease.

If Bai Jue were awake, at that moment, even traveling to the Central Continent wouldn’t make Xia Liu nervous.

And the way to awaken Bai Jue is, of course, to obtain precious items to repair the soul.

Xia Liu wants to visit the Imperial Sky Gate and the Fan Family.

These two places are the ones he knows best.

On the way to Dongliu County, Xia Liu also consulted Li Yun about any spiritual objects that could restore soul force.

Li Yun knew a few, but she didn’t have any herself.

She could only imprint the information on a bamboo slip and gift it to Xia Liu.

"Senior, in another three hundred miles, we’ll reach the Imperial Sky Gate. How about joining me for a few cups of spiritual tea?"

Pointing ahead, Xia Liu said with a smile.

"Of course, even if you didn’t invite me, this old woman would have shamelessly gone in for a few drinks."

"But!"

Suddenly, Li Yun frowned.

"But what? Did senior discover something?"

Xia Liu was puzzled, wondering why Li Yun’s expression turned so unpleasant all of a sudden.

"There’s a strong blood energy up ahead."

After Li Yun finished speaking, a gentle breeze blew silently, and Xia Liu’s body began to tremble...