61: Chapter 61 Su Li's Early Visit

Liu Qingyan looked at Mo Zixing's attempt to cover things up and couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile.

She didn't intend to expose him, just nodded slightly, her voice gentle:

"Okay, I understand."

Some more time passed.

Outside the cave, the sky darkened.

Taking advantage of the night, Mo Zixing went out first to conduct a simple scout.

After confirming that most of the Cultivators on the periphery were flocking toward the core area and the return path was very safe, he finally returned.

"Elder, the Cultivators outside have all gone deeper."

Hearing this, Liu Qingyan nodded slightly and said:

"In that case, let's return to the Sect under the cover of night."

"Just like when we came, we'll return via Flying Sword."

As she spoke, she raised her hand.

The previous Flying Sword landed in front of the two of them.

Liu Qingyan stepped onto the Flying Sword first, looked back at Mo Zixing, and reached out her hand to him.

Mo Zixing quickly responded and stepped onto the Flying Sword.

Liu Qingyan didn't look back; after feeling the pressure on her waist, she simply formed a hand seal with her fingertips.

The Flying Sword transformed into a beam of light and shot out of the cave.

It sped away toward the outside of the Domain of Blazing Flame.

The night wind whistled past his ears.

Mo Zixing looked at the scenery rapidly receding beneath his feet, and a sense of daze from surviving a disaster suddenly welled up in his heart.

Since he was idle anyway, he simply pulled up his System panel to see if there were any other gains this time.

But once the panel opened.

Mo Zixing was directly stunned.

He could have guessed that [Nine Heavens Swift Thunder Fire (Gold)] had already been merged into his Acquired Luck column.

But he didn't expect that his cultivation had actually increased by so much.

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Fifth Level]

Holy crap?

Jumping two levels at once, for real?

He only felt that the Nine Heavens Swift Thunder Fire had tempered his Spiritual Root after merging into his body.

He never thought it would actually help him break through two small Realms in one go, rushing from Foundation Establishment Third Level to Foundation Establishment Fifth Level in the blink of an eye!

Mo Zixing was overjoyed, and his hand holding Liu Qingyan's waist couldn't help but tighten slightly.

Feeling the pressure on her waist, Liu Qingyan asked with a gentle smile:

"What's wrong? Is the sword flight too fast, and you're feeling a bit dizzy?"

"Ah, no, no."

Mo Zixing snapped out of it and explained casually:

"I just suddenly understood something about Cultivation and got a bit distracted."

Liu Qingyan didn't ask further and continued to drive the Flying Sword, speeding toward the Mingyu Sect.

The speed of the Flying Sword was very fast.

Just as the sky was beginning to brighten.

The mountain gate of the Mingyu Sect was already visible in the distance.

Among the continuous mountain ranges.

The Sect buildings were arranged in neat rows.

The Flying Sword flew all the way.

Slowly landing outside the mountain gate of Qingdan Peak.

The female Disciple guarding the mountain saw Liu Qingyan and hurriedly bowed in greeting.

Liu Qingyan returned the greeting with a gentle nod, led Mo Zixing off the Flying Sword, and said softly to him:

"You did very well on this trip to the Domain of Blazing Flame."

"Go back and rest well first, refine the Thunder Fire you obtained, and then come to the Main Hall to find me."

"Yes, Elder."

After bidding farewell to Liu Qingyan, Mo Zixing walked along the stone path of the Inner Sect toward his courtyard.

Along the way, he was still repeatedly checking the System panel, and the corners of his mouth hadn't come down once.

He was rejoicing in his heart.

When he looked up.

He saw his familiar courtyard.

On the stone steps at the entrance of the courtyard, Jiang Yuwei was standing on her tiptoes, looking longingly toward the intersection.

Her almond eyes were slightly red from staying up late, clearly having waited here for a long time.

Seeing Mo Zixing's figure appear at the intersection.

"Senior Brother!"

Jiang Yuwei rushed over without a second thought and plunged into his arms, pressing tightly against his chest:

"You're finally back!"

"Why did you leave without saying a word? I was worried to death!"

Her soft body pressed against his chest, bringing a familiar fragrance.

Mo Zixing raised his hand and gently patted his Junior Sister's back, explaining softly:

"Elder Liu took me out of the Sect to seek an Opportunity. We left in a hurry, and I was afraid it would be dangerous for you to follow."

"I've kept you waiting."

Hearing this, Jiang Yuwei lifted her head from his chest, first grabbed his arm, and carefully inspected him from top to bottom.

Not until she confirmed that aside from a few holes worn in his clothes, he didn't have even a scratch on his body, did she finally breathe a long sigh of relief.

With her heart finally at ease, she still puffed out her cheeks and gave Mo Zixing an angry glare:

"Next time you go to a dangerous place, you must take me with you. I've been Cultivating hard too!"

"Alright, alright, I'll definitely take you next time."

Mo Zixing smiled and rubbed her hair, agreeing readily.

Though he said so, he didn't actually have that intention.

At most, he'd take her to a safer Secret Realm next time to let her see the world.

Seeing him agree, a smile finally appeared on Jiang Yuwei's face. She took his hand and led him into the courtyard, saying as they walked:

"By the way, Elder Su has been waiting here, saying she has something to see you about."

"She came over yesterday afternoon. I tried to persuade her to go back first, but she wouldn't leave."

Su Li?

Mo Zixing's footsteps paused.

He had previously made an agreement with Su Li to give her seven days to consider; if she figured it out, she should come to Qingdan Peak to find him.

How long has it been? She actually came early?

The door was pushed open gently, and Jiang Yuwei led him inside.

Su Li was sitting on a wooden chair by the table, her face still covered by that familiar black veil.

Even just sitting there quietly, she exuded a sense of aloofness that kept people at a distance.

But looking closely, one could see that her hand on her lap was unconsciously tapping.

Clearly, her waiting was not peaceful.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Su Li immediately looked up.

Her gaze first fell on their joined hands, and the hand on her lap unconsciously tightened a bit.

She quickly looked away and stood up.

Her cold voice came through the black veil, still devoid of much emotion:

"You're back?"

"Elder Su has waited a long time."

Mo Zixing gave Su Li a simple bow:

"I wonder what the Elder seeks me for?"

As soon as he said this.

Su Li's body stiffened slightly.

During this time, she had barely closed her eyes.

After Mo Zixing left.

She looked at her restored appearance in the bronze mirror, his words echoing repeatedly in her mind.

Did Liu Qingyan really lace her medicine with poison?

Initially, she didn't believe it.

Liu Qingyan was her Junior Sister of many years. After her appearance was completely destroyed and her foundation was damaged, it was also Liu Qingyan who had been looking after her, sending her medicine for recovery.

But for some reason.

She stopped taking the medicine Liu Qingyan sent.

Although her body didn't get better, she no longer felt the increasingly weak sensation from before.

The facts were right before her eyes; she had no choice but to believe.

Jiang Yuwei was very sensible. Seeing that the two of them had important matters to discuss, she hurriedly brought the teapot over to pour tea for them, saying softly:

"You two talk, I'll go to the inner room to rest first."

After saying that, she smiled at Mo Zixing, turned around, and stepped out quietly, even closing the door behind her to leave them plenty of private space.

The door closed.

Only then did Su Li's tense body relax slightly.

She raised her hand, pinched the ribbon of the black veil, and gave it a gentle pull.