Li Xuan was somewhat stunned at the moment. Luo Tian had not even taken a single palm strike from Jiao Le. Jiao Le’s palm strike not only directly killed Luo Tian but also left no trace of Luo Jun and Luo Sheng.
“Still too weak,” Jiao Le sighed softly, then looked at Li Xuan and said, “Little fellow, I’m afraid I can’t accompany you any longer.”
Li Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this. He had guessed this when Jiao Le had voluntarily stepped forward. However, if Jiao Le hadn't intervened, Li Xuan would likely not have been a match for Luo Jun.
“This time, I owe you a favor, little fellow. If we meet again in the future, I will repay this favor to you,” Jiao Le said.
Li Xuan smiled and nodded, “Perhaps by then, I will no longer need your favor, senior. However, if I can see you again, I believe it would be a fortunate event.”
Jiao Le burst into laughter. He did not consider Li Xuan’s words to be arrogant. After all, given Li Xuan’s talent and the presence of *that* individual, it was possible Li Xuan might have already surpassed him when they met again.
“Senior, good luck.” As Jiao Le departed, Li Xuan silently recited in his heart, then collected the spatial rings of Luo Tian and the other two before shooting towards Wang Family Village.
“All resolved?” Wang Xiao asked with some surprise, seeing Li Xuan return so quickly.
Li Xuan nodded and then asked, “Brother Wang, what are your plans now?”
Wang Xiao fell silent for a moment before replying, “I wish to revitalize our scattered people. They suffered this calamity because of me. If possible, I want to bring them all back to life.”
Li Xuan sighed helplessly. Wang Xiao’s current feelings were no different from his own in the past. However, bringing everyone back to life would be quite difficult.
“Do you need my help?” Li Xuan asked after some thought.
Wang Xiao shook his head slightly, “I wish to rely on myself. Only then will my path be further. Brother Li, thank you for finding me in the Nine Nether Realm. I do not regret what happened back then. Even if given another chance to choose, I would still steadfastly protect you, Brother Li. Because you, Brother Li, are the only friend worth protecting.”
Li Xuan felt a warmth in his heart. To have such a friend, what more could one ask for?
“Now that the strong individuals of the Rakshasa and Asura tribes have been killed, they will likely come here to search extensively soon. Your current strength, Brother Wang, might not be enough to protect them. In my opinion, it would be best to temporarily conceal your identity,” Li Xuan said.
Wang Xiao shook his head slightly, then looked around and whispered, “While I can conceal my identity or even leave this place, they… Brother Li, what is the purpose of our cultivation? Every plant and tree here is imprinted in my mind. If I were to leave, they would all die because of me.”
Li Xuan naturally understood that Wang Xiao was worried about the villagers here. After all, this place was too close to where Xiu Jun had fallen. Once the powerful figures of the Asura and Rakshasa tribes arrived, the entire village would likely face misfortune.
“Little fellow, your intention alone shows your extraordinary character. Your foundation is still unstable, and there is still a long road ahead to reach the peak of your previous life. What you lack is time, and they are unlikely to give you time.”
Just then, Shi Lezhi suddenly appeared before Li Xuan and Wang Xiao from within the Zhen Yu.
“If sacrificing myself can protect them, I am willing,” Wang Xiao said with a resolute expression.
Shi Lezhi smiled slightly and then nodded, “Little fellow, are you willing to take me as your master?”
Li Xuan was taken aback. Shi Lezhi’s strength should be comparable to Jiao Le’s, yet he was now taking Wang Xiao as a disciple? However, Li Xuan was very tempted by this situation. With Shi Lezhi’s protection, Wang Xiao would have ample time to cultivate and improve himself.
Thinking this, Li Xuan immediately looked at Wang Xiao.
Wang Xiao was also startled. Although he didn’t know Shi Lezhi’s strength, anyone who could follow Li Xuan was clearly not weak. Moreover, Wang Xiao had deeply felt the sudden appearance just now.
“If I become your disciple, senior, can you protect them from harm?” Wang Xiao pondered for a moment and asked Shi Lezhi directly, instead of agreeing immediately.
Shi Lezhi smiled and waved his hand, sending a stream of spiritual light spreading in all directions. Li Xuan’s divine sense moved, and he was somewhat astonished. The area within a hundred-mile radius seemed to have been completely erased, making it impossible to sense anything.
“This place has been concealed by me. Unless there is someone stronger than me, no one will be able to discover it,” Shi Lezhi said with a smile.
Wang Xiao immediately knelt down, “Disciple Wang Xiao, pays respects to Master!”