Li Xuan and Lu Ling'er were equally shocked.
They felt the young man was formidable, but they never expected him to be this powerful.
Lin Fan said lightly, "Now, leave this place immediately, or do not blame me for being merciless."
Li Ming quickly said, "Alright, alright, we're leaving."
After saying that, he led his people away in disgrace.
Once everyone had left, Lin Fan shifted his gaze to Zhou Xuan.
"Thank you for rescuing me, you are..."
"Elder Huang invited my master out of seclusion, and I came on his behalf. There's no need to thank me; thank Elder Huang. Are you Zhou Xuan?"
Zhou Xuan cupped his fist and said, "Yes."
He hadn't expected Huang Youwei to truly help him at this critical moment.
Although, he could have retreated safely today without his master-uncle's help.
However, with the two women in others' hands, it was ultimately not ideal.
A single misstep could lead to their injury.
Lu Ling'er and Li Xuan were rescued.
Lin Fan looked at Li Xuan and suddenly frowned, "Are you the one who obtained the Qiankun Mirror?"
Li Xuan defensively clutched her chest, "What do you want?"
"Rest assured, I am not like your uncle."
Li Xuan remained wary and walked behind Zhou Xuan with Lu Ling'er.
The group returned to the Tianji Pavilion together.
Elder Huang was already waiting for them.
After thanking Elder Huang, everyone finally sat down to discuss.
Upon hearing Zhou Xuan's account, Elder Huang pondered for a long time.
"Li Xuan, your uncle was deceived. This Qiankun Mirror recognizes its master; no matter who obtains it, they cannot use it. You seem to have the 'Qiang Ling' physique."
"Only when you are emotionally agitated or injured can the Qiankun Mirror be activated. If you are willing, you can take me as your master, and I will teach you how to cultivate, allowing you to use the Qiankun Mirror as soon as possible."
Zhou Xuan smiled and nudged Li Xuan, "Hurry and thank Elder Huang! Do you know how long the line of people wanting to become his disciple is, stretching overseas?"
Li Xuan, still in shock, was momentarily stunned.
She never imagined she would have the opportunity to become Elder Huang's disciple!
"Thank you, Elder Huang!" Li Xuan quickly knelt and kowtowed, her bows resounding.
"Don't thank me yet, you still need to discuss this with your Brother Zhou."
This was his way of asking her to state her intentions.
"I, Li Xuan, even if I restore the Li family in the future, will not forget Brother Zhou. I am willing to follow Brother Zhou, serve him, and go through fire and water for him."
"And to avenge my Li family!"
Elder Huang and Zhou Xuan exchanged a glance, then nodded with satisfaction.
"I have a cultivation technique for recovery here, called the Taiyi Guiyuan Jue, which is a legacy from an ancient powerful being."
"Your family has also passed it down through generations. Although it doesn't have the deep foundations of those renowned aristocratic families, this Taiyi Guiyuan Jue has miraculous effects on cultivation and can also enhance soul power."
"You are aware of your Li family's current situation. Not to mention the scarcity of spiritual energy and descendants, the hatred alone is enough to cause despair. Fortunately, your family has some descendants with cultivation talent, but it's like a drop in the bucket. As the saying goes, a mere penny can stump a hero. If you can learn this technique, coupled with your talent, it is not impossible for you to become a grandmaster in the future."
Elder Huang's words made Li Xuan fall into deep thought.
She had never imagined she could transform from an ordinary person into a cultivator.
This was something she wouldn't even dare to imagine on her wildest dreams.
"Thank you, Elder Huang! I am willing to try." Li Xuan nodded in agreement, then asked, "But Elder Huang..."
"I have never cultivated. With my aptitude, will it be very taxing for you to teach me?"
"Little girl, you haven't even started walking yet, and you're already worried about falling? If you have such thoughts, you might as well leave now!"
Elder Huang was very displeased. He sat back in his rocking chair and closed his eyes.
Li Xuan knelt and performed several kowtows.
"Alright, get up!"
Elder Huang was the most miraculous cultivator she had ever encountered. His words were almost like imperial decrees.
"Thank you, Grand-teacher, for your guidance. Xuan'er will certainly not fail in her mission."
Zhou Xuan took out the Qiankun Mirror he had kept for Li Xuan.
As soon as the mirror saw Li Xuan, it became unusually excited.
"Take it, feel your most desperate moment, and infuse all your emotions into it."
Elder Huang said this while placing his hand on Li Xuan's back.
He continuously channeled true qi into her.
"Ah! It... it seems to be heating up!"
Li Xuan had experienced the most desperate of times, and thinking back, there was no "most" desperate, only more desperate.
She was surprised to find that she could actually connect with this Qiankun Mirror on a spiritual level.
"A promising student. Your Li family is indeed blessed by heaven, to have produced a genius like you with the 'Qiang Ling' physique!"
Elder Huang nodded slightly, "I have already imparted to you how to operate the Qiankun Mirror. You only need to remember three incantations."
"First, do not be impetuous, otherwise, the Qiankun Mirror cannot protect your safety."
"Second, do not use the Qiankun Mirror lightly, or you will suffer the backlash of heaven and earth, your soul will scatter, and you will never be reborn."
Li Xuan nodded, "Xuan'er respectfully follows Grand-teacher's teachings."
"Third, when encountering danger, the Qiankun Mirror will protect its master on its own, saving your life. However, the Qiankun Mirror is only effective against cultivators; it has no effect on ordinary people."
"You need to cultivate as quickly as possible. Zhou Xuan, you will guide her in the beginning."
After saying this, Elder Huang closed his eyes to rest.
"Thank you, Grand-teacher!"
"Hey, still calling me Grand-teacher? Call me Master!"
Zhou Xuan reminded her.
Only then did Li Xuan kowtow in gratitude, "Thank you, Master, for your guidance!"
"Since you have decided to learn from me, then go and resolve your uncle's matters now. Otherwise, you will encounter such incidents again in the future. Holding the Qiankun Mirror is like a child carrying gold in a bustling marketplace." Elder Huang finished speaking and pointed towards the distant horizon.
"But my uncle simply won't listen to advice."
"I can show you a clear path."
"Good!" Li Xuan stood up and looked in the direction Elder Huang pointed.
There, a black halo flickered, its specific nature unclear.
"At eight o'clock tonight, Miss Qin, the third daughter of the Qin family, will perish from the Peach Blossom Gu if not treated. Zhou Xuan, you know what to do?"
Li Xuan's heart tightened. She took a deep breath and looked towards the black curtain of light.
Master is truly remarkable.
How did he know?
...
Li Xuan stood up, bowed, and took her leave.
Zhou Xuan remained alone before Elder Huang.
"Are you wondering why I took her as my disciple?"
Zhou Xuan lowered his head, "I dare not speculate on Master-uncle's intentions."
"Hmph, how can I not understand your thoughts, boy? If I truly had no plans, would I have expended so much time and effort to help?"
"Haha, Master-uncle understands me best. No one can escape Master-uncle's eyes."
"I asked you to stay because I have something to instruct you about," Elder Huang sighed and said in a solemn tone.
"Master-uncle, please speak."
"It's about these Four Great Artifacts."
"Could it be that there is something..."
Zhou Xuan did not reveal that he had already obtained some information about the other three great artifacts.
Elder Huang looked at the sky and explained leisurely, "Youngster Xuan said that if this item is combined with the other three artifacts, one can command the world. This is indeed something I have heard whispers of."