38: Human nature cannot be tested, forgetting one's roots is the norm.

What?

Elder Su also knows that Li Yan cannot be let go?

Li Yan is their last resort; if he's let go, they'll be in danger facing the Blood Shadow's pursuit from the Su Family.

However, Elder Su began to explain earnestly to everyone.

"If we can't enter Mi Mountain City, being hunted by the Blood Shadow is only a matter of time."

"If Li Yan stays by our side, with his Ban Xue Realm first layer cultivation, how long can he last?"

Su Chongyue's words made the Su Family Disciples fall into deep thought.

That young man's single use of White Lotus Bloom would probably empty his entire Dantian.

That is to say, Li Yan can only withstand one attack from the Blood Shadows.

Even if he stays, he can't last too long.

Su Chongyue continued to explain, "Instead of having Li Yan tied to us, it's better to take a gamble and let him leave."

"If one day we truly become Shadow Slaves again, Li Yan will be our last hope."

"Moreover, once we are controlled by the Blood Shadow, the Blood Shadow will also know of Li Yan's existence."

Upon receiving Elder Su's answer, everyone suddenly understood.

When weighing the pros and cons of something, one must consider it more deeply.

Bringing Li Yan would only grant them temporary safety, as Li Yan's treasure lotus lamp cannot be activated at all times.

Most likely, Li Yan and they would all be captured by the Su Family's Blood Shadow.

But if they choose to let Li Yan go, although it involves a gamble.

However, if Li Yan can hide, using him as their trump card might be more useful than bringing him along.

Only now did everyone understand Elder Su's painstaking efforts; this old man was not foolish at all.

He could distinguish between a single full meal and regular full meals.

"Moreover, Little Friend Li already wants to leave; forcing him to stay will only tear us apart. Why make the relationship stiff?"

The other Su Family Disciples expressed their conviction: "Elder's considerations are indeed far-reaching!"

"We are foolish; we almost cut off our own path to survival!"

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On the other side.

Li Yan, who had descended from the Su Family's flying ship, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He was also gambling.

Gambling on whether Elder Su would let him go.

Clearly, Li Yan had gambled correctly.

"Thankfully, Su Chongyue didn't forcibly detain me."

"If I were tied to them, something would happen sooner or later."

To be honest, this world is full of schemes and mutual exploitation.

Even though he was Su Chongyue's lifesaver, Li Yan was not naive enough to fully trust them.

They say that a little kindness can breed resentment, human nature cannot be tested, and forgetting one's roots is common.

However, since Su Chongyue let him go so readily, Li Yan remembered this person.

"In this world, there are not many people who adhere to principles anymore."

Li Yan mumbled something, controlling his Flying Sword to slowly descend and enter the forest.

After his feet landed steadily, Li Yan began to ponder where he should go now.

"Jingxu Sect is out of the question; after killing Old Daoist Xuanwang and escaping, I've offended a lot of people."

"Old Daoist Xuanwang's Master, Quiet Void Taoist. Old Daoist Xuanwang's lover, Mystic Night Taoist Nun."

As he spoke, Li Yan looked up at the Su Family's flying ship floating in the distance.

"Su Chongyue also knows about my cultivation of the Blood Shadow Art, and it probably can't be kept a secret."

"Now, I can only find a way to enter Mi Mountain City for protection..."

"To put it plainly, it's like getting a household registration in Mi Mountain City."

From the conversation with Elder Su just now, he learned that as long as one can enter Mi Mountain City, all fighting is prohibited within Mi Mountain City.

Once inside the city, one can receive protection from Mi Mountain City.

Looking at the sacred mountain city in the distance, in this chaotic world, it was rare to find such a peaceful and harmonious place.

"Su Mo, let's go. We'll find a place to rest, and after the Dharma Propagation Conference ends, we'll find a way to enter the city."

"Before that, put on your veil, lest your identity be recognized."

Corpse Puppet Su Mo nodded obediently, her jade hand gently raised, and a translucent veil fell like flowing clouds, just covering her peerless face, leaving only a hint of gentle gaze.

Li Yan turned and began to walk around the outskirts of Mi Mountain City, trying to stay away from the Su Family's flying ship to avoid being affected.

After casually passing through a forest, Li Yan saw a large number of villages scattered around the outskirts of the dense forest.

These common people all yearned to live in Mi Mountain City, willing to stay in these outskirts and work like cattle, serving the lords in the city.

There were no Immortal Caves nearby to live in; mostly, there were small villages or inns.

The outskirts of Mi Mountain City were actually relatively safe.

After all, there were no evil spirits foolish enough to provoke the Cultivators within Mi Mountain City.

"It seems we can only find an inn to stay for a while."

Corpse Puppet Su Mo's bright eyes blinked curiously.

To her, everything outside Broken Sword Valley seemed so fresh and interesting.

As long as she could be by her Master's side, anywhere they stayed was the same.

As Li Yan was thinking of finding an inn to settle down, he saw a Taoist shaking a bell under a large banyan tree at the village entrance.

On the table in front of him, bowls of talisman water were placed.

And Li Yan also saw villagers constantly running past him in a hurry.

Out of curiosity, Li Yan reached out and stopped a villager.

"Auntie, what's going on over there?"

The village aunt looked at Li Yan: "Young man, new here, aren't you?"

"Master Zhang is dispensing talisman water. Drink Master Zhang's talisman water, and it cures all diseases!"

"Oh, no time to chat with you, I need to go get my talisman water!"

With that, the aunt hurried to the small stall and pleaded for talisman water with a group of villagers.

Seeing this, Li Yan shook his head and chuckled: "I didn't expect there to be a Jianghu charlatan outside Mi Mountain City."

As soon as Li Yan finished speaking, a child's voice came from behind him.

"What do you know! You outsider, you don't understand Master Zhang at all!"

Li Yan turned around and saw that the one shouting at him was a cowherd boy with green snot hanging from his nose.

Seeing it was a small child, Li Yan didn't argue with him: "Little kid, you're right, I really don't know anything."

Not wanting to have any conflict with the locals, Li Yan just wanted to find a quiet place to Cultivate.

The cowherd boy scratched the back of his head, seemingly confused as to why Li Yan didn't argue with him. At his young age, he didn't understand what passive aggression was.

As for Li Yan, he wasn't someone who liked to meddle in others' affairs.

That Master Zhang had set up a small stall and was giving out talisman water; he didn't want to get involved in other people's business.

But just as Li Yan entered the village, preparing to find an inn.

That Master Zhang, who was setting up the stall, actively called out to Li Yan.

"Fellow Daoists, you're new faces, aren't you? You must have just arrived outside Mi Mountain City? This journey must have been tiring, and you must have suffered a lot."

"If you don't mind, come to this humble Taoist and get two bowls of talisman water to relieve your fatigue."

That Master Zhang spoke kindly, holding two bowls of talisman water with a smile and presenting them to Li Yan.

But in such a chaotic world, how could Li Yan easily trust a stranger?

His lips curved into a smile, and he directly took the bowl of talisman water and drank it in one gulp!

I, Li Yan, want to see what side effects this talisman water has!