On the other side of the underground palace.
Shang Xie Shao Qing sat leaning against the wall, swallowed a healing pill, and his foot pain finally eased a bit.
The survivors stood not far away, looking at the ruins of the entire garden, blood everywhere, and a huge dragon head nearby emitting a hissing groan. They were still terrified and didn't dare to approach.
"Young Master, are you feeling better? Hey! You two, what are you standing around for? Hurry up and help support the Young Master!"
Du Wei barked orders, unceremoniously bossing others around.
Just as Shang Xie Shao Qing was being supported by two cultivators and slowly stood up, he suddenly felt a gust of wind brush past him, an indescribable sensation swept through his body, and then a majestic voice sounded in his mind.
"Kid, I've examined everyone around, and only your aptitude is barely acceptable... Forget it, it's passable. From now on, I will temporarily stay with you."
Shang Xie Shao Qing's entire body trembled, and he was stunned.
It took him a long time to react, and he carefully replied in his heart, "Who, who are you?"
"My name is Haotian."
What, Emperor Haotian!?
Shang Xie Shao Qing had naturally heard of this half-god who was famous fifty thousand years ago. He had always been one of his idols. He was almost so excited that he fainted. What incredible luck had he stumbled upon to have this demigod condescend to stay by his side?
Could it be that the phantom image just now was Emperor Haotian!?
"Yes, yes, junior will definitely serve the Great Emperor with all his heart and will never dare to be negligent in the slightest." Shang Xie Shao Qing's heart was flying, but he had to suppress his excitement and remind himself to keep this secret.
If outsiders found out, they would definitely be jealous of him and bring disaster.
"I am currently a soul body and will temporarily reside in this jade ring you are holding. My rebirth requires a large amount of rare heavenly treasures, and you must help me obtain them. In return, I will teach you some cultivation techniques, do you understand?"
"Great Emperor, rest assured. Junior is the Young Master of the Longevity Hall, and I never lack heavenly treasures. Whatever the Great Emperor wants, I can provide."
"Hmm, if you perform well, I might even consider taking you as a disciple in the future."
"Really? Thank you, Master..."
"Don't! It's too early to talk about apprenticeship. Wait until I see your sincerity."
"Yes, Great Emperor."
After a period of communication, Emperor Haotian's divine soul quieted down.
Shang Xie Shao Qing confirmed that he had temporarily gone silent, and his excited feet no longer seemed to hurt, and his spirit was full.
He was indeed the Son of Destiny, to be able to take Emperor Haotian as his master!
Hahahaha...
Be low-key, be low-key!
...
After leaving the Bi Xiao Palace, Su Luo and the other two did not linger and quickly left the Falling Cherry Country.
This underground palace, after this incident, had completely turned into a worthless ruin. The brutality and bloodshed within would soon spread, but it would never be as lively as before, with everyone coming to pick up treasures.
Seemingly because she had obtained the Crimson Blood Divine Dragon Grass, and almost lost her life, Su Luo found that Tian Jue himself spoke a little more gently along the way, not so cold and indifferent.
Sometimes he would even smile at her, but she didn't know if she was mistaken.
After another seven or eight days of travel, they passed through two third-rate small countries. However, they did not enter any cities, but rather passed through the forests in the wild. Along the way, they obtained a few more spiritual grasses of the third and fourth grades, hunted a few demonic beasts, and collected some demonic cores.
On this day, at dusk.
Su Luo and the other two stopped to rest, and after filling their stomachs, they prepared to find a place to sleep.
There was a small grove nearby, but they did not find any wild chickens or rabbits. Fortunately, there was a clear stream. Li Tianjue caught three plump fish and handed them to Su Luo to roast, while Tang Xiaoguo collected a lot of firewood.
In a short while, under the pale blue sky with a hint of golden yellow, a faint white smoke rose.
An enticing aroma wafted through the air.
"It's been almost half a year since I left Qingxu Heaven, and we're finally about to arrive. It should be two more days at most."
Tang Xiaoguo held a large leaf, blowing on it to cool the heat, and stuffed the crispy and tender roasted fish into her mouth, carefully spitting out the fine bones. "Sister Su, after we cross that mountain ahead, we will enter the territory of the Northern Nether Empire. After walking less than a hundred li, we will see Qingxu Mountain, and Qingxu Heaven is on the mountain, it's very easy to find."
Su Luo carefully picked out the fish bones and asked, "So Qingxu Heaven is not in the capital of the Northern Nether Empire? Is Qingxu Mountain very large?"
"Of course! Qingxu Mountain is actually a mountain range with several peaks. Only the one where the inner disciples reside is called Qingxu Peak. Sister Su, you'll know when you get there. It's not only beautiful, but there's also a large spiritual脉 beneath it."
"Qingxu Heaven has many outer disciples, but there are only seven inner disciples, including myself and the senior disciple. When Sister Su arrives, there will be eight of us."
As she spoke, Tang Xiaoguo quietly asked Li Tianjue, "Senior Disciple, can Sister Su become an inner disciple?"
Li Tianjue sat on a smooth stone, and after swallowing the fish, he said indifferently, "It depends on her."
"Depends on what?" Tang Xiaoguo was puzzled.
"Depends on whether I can cure Fifth Brother, right?"
Su Luo interjected, saying seriously, "After all, I didn't go through the regular competition, and I disrupted the recruitment in the Yun Cang Kingdom. If it weren't for Senior Disciple giving me a chance, I wouldn't even dream of joining Qingxu Heaven."
Li Tianjue glanced at her. "You're quite self-aware."
"Of course, self-awareness is important."
Su Luo didn't care, and suddenly changed the subject. "But I'm not considered a disciple of Qingxu Heaven yet, and I've already helped Senior Disciple obtain the Crimson Blood Divine Dragon Grass, and I also roast fish, chicken, and rabbits for Senior Disciple every day. Senior Disciple, how will you thank me?"
Li Tianjue almost choked, speechless for a long time.
Seeing his slight embarrassment, Su Luo chuckled. "You're welcome, we're about to be family, why be so formal. Xiaoguo, don't you think so?"
Tang Xiaoguo nodded like a pecking chicken. "Mmm, exactly!"
Li Tianjue remained silent, and his gaze towards Su Luo became even more complex.
Feeling indebted, and with the savory and delicious grilled fish in his hand, he found it difficult to eat any further...
Two days later, they entered the territory of the Northern Nether Empire.
The disciples of Qingxu Heaven they encountered along the way gradually increased.
"Greetings, Senior Disciple!"
"Senior Disciple, hello!"
Along the way, outer disciples paid their respects to Li Tianjue.
They wore unified grey-blue robes and looked spirited. Many female disciples cast admiring glances at him, but dared not express them openly, watching enviously as Li Tianjue left with Tang Xiaoguo and Su Luo.
When the continuous mountain range appeared in front of them, and the calls of white cranes echoed in the sky...
White clouds drifted leisurely, the mountains were verdant and green, a babbling brook wound its way down the bluestone path, wild flowers swayed, and bees and butterflies danced. Su Luo looked at the mountains of varying heights before her, and couldn't help but be deeply amazed. What a beautiful place.
Tang Xiaoguo smiled. "Sister Su, this is Qingxu Mountain."