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Although Jade Bone Grass is rare, if she goes to the Linglang Pavilion, she will definitely buy it.
What Qi Xiao truly worries about is the recurrence of events from his previous life.
"Senior Brother Lu, can you not go to this secret realm this time?"
Lu Yuan was taken aback, somewhat surprised. "Junior Brother, as a disciple of the esteemed Grand Elder, I enjoy the highest salary in our sect. Naturally, I should set an example and fulfill my responsibilities for the sect."
"Moreover, there are so many disciples coming and going; it has always been the case that senior disciples lead the juniors. Now that my cultivation has improved, it is only right that I do so. Besides, I have already promised the Sect Leader, and I cannot go back on my word."
Lu Yuan valued trust and was known for his kindness; once he made a promise, he would never retract it.
Qi Xiao felt even more anxious; it was precisely during that one trip to the Little South Mountain secret realm that Senior Brother Lu had met his demise.
He opened his mouth hesitantly. "What if I say you will encounter misfortune in this secret realm?"
Lu Yuan laughed heartily. "Junior Brother Qi, have you been muddled from your training these past few days? Let me take a look!"
As he spoke, he pretended to check Qi Xiao's pulse, but Qi Xiao pushed his hand away. Seeing Qi Xiao's serious expression that suggested he wasn't joking, Lu Yuan sighed lightly and reassured him.
"Junior Brother Qi, I know you are worried about me. This time I am leading the team with Junior Sister Su; both of us are at the Golden Core stage and will be fine."
"Besides, the Little South Mountain secret realm has always been strictly monitored. Periodically, various sects send people to sweep through it to ensure there are no overly powerful beasts inside."
"Even if you don't trust me, you should at least trust the major sects."
The Little South Mountain secret realm is a low-risk area used to test lower-level disciples; after all, major sects prefer this approach.
Yet it was precisely during such a seemingly risk-free trial that Senior Brother Lu lost his life.
Qi Xiao wanted to say more, but Lu Yuan patted his shoulder.
"Alright, it's getting late; I must return to my peak now. Don't worry; I will definitely bring back the Jade Bone Grass for you."
Qi Xiao took two steps forward, watching Lu Yuan's gradually receding figure with a solemn expression.
No, he must find a way to prevent this disaster.
"Master, I have something to discuss."
"What is it?"
Perhaps because he had previously left Qi Xiao waiting long enough, Master Han Ying was now quite direct in summoning him for an audience.
Qi Xiao lifted the hem of his robe and knelt directly before Master Han Ying.
"Master, may I accompany you to the Xiaonan Mountain secret realm this time?"
"No, I've already given this opportunity to your junior brother," Han Ying replied indifferently, not even lifting her eyelids.
Qi Xiao clenched his fists, kneeling upright. "Disciple understands, but it seems there is Jade Bone Grass in this secret realm. I urgently need this herb for my cultivation. I wonder if it would be possible for my junior brother to give up his spot. I am willing to offer this in compensation."
Han Ying opened her eyes and saw Qi Xiao pulling out a purple spiritual mushroom from his jade ring. It had three golden rings on it, exuding a fragrant aroma that suggested it was no ordinary item.
Han Ying was somewhat surprised. "You have quite the luck; you actually found a three-ringed Purple Jade Spiritual Mushroom in the last secret realm."
The Purple Jade Spiritual Mushroom grows a golden ring every hundred years, making it quite rare to find one that is three hundred years old. Moreover, this mushroom is renowned for its nourishing and healing properties, gentle and harmless, making it ideal for those who are chronically weak.
For Qi Xiao to produce such an item showed his sincerity.
Han Ying's expression softened slightly. "You are willing to part with it; however, while the nourishing effects of the Purple Jade Spiritual Mushroom are good, they still fall short for the fundamental injuries you carry. Swapping it for a Jade Bone Grass wouldn’t be a loss."
Before Han Ying could finish her sentence, her gaze fell on Qi Xiao, and her expression suddenly changed.
Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, her voice icy as she sternly said, "You have actually scattered your foundation and re-cultivated."
Privately scattering one's foundation and practicing someone else's technique is almost equivalent to switching sects.
Seeing that Han Ying seemed angry, Qi Xiao remained kneeling straight and quickly replied, "Master, please allow me to explain. I truly had no other choice. My foundation was severely injured, making it difficult to cultivate. Even if I forced myself to practice, I would only reach the Golden Core stage at best."
"Then why did you choose to practice someone else's technique? And what kind of wild path are you following?"
Qi Xiao secretly scoffed in his heart. His master spoke harshly and with conviction, but if he hadn’t gone to the scripture repository that day and instead sought her out for guidance, would she have really been willing to help him?
If she had any compassion for him at all, she wouldn’t have injured his foundation so severely or ignored him afterward. Her actions clearly indicated that she had abandoned him and was undermining his future.
He understood what she was thinking; he had already seen through it in his previous life.
In his past life, Qi Xiao still considered himself a disciple under Han Ying and specifically came to seek guidance outside the hall. But Han Ying disregarded him entirely and even found him bothersome, punishing him with solitary reflection before allowing him to be sent away to the back mountain. He wasted several years there until he quietly went to the scripture repository himself to seek other techniques, which ultimately allowed him to re-cultivate successfully.
Qi Xiao lowered his gaze, his expression respectful.
On that day, he had angered his master, and he feared that she had already grown tired of him, so he dared not face her.
Suddenly, Master Han Ying let out a cold laugh; she did not believe Qi Xiao's words. If Qi Xiao were truly so timid and anxious, why would he have been so discontented over the matter with Ye Xiuyuan for several years? His actions were merely a sign of his growing estrangement.
Recalling the day she had severely injured Qi Xiao's foundation, Han Ying felt a pang of guilt. She closed her eyes and ignored his words.
"I will consider this matter; you may leave for now."
Qi Xiao wanted to say something more, but seeing the displeasure on Han Ying's face, he furrowed his brow and suppressed the urgency in his heart, forcing himself to withdraw.
When Ye Xiuyuan arrived at the Cold Moon Palace, Han Ying spoke gently.
"Xiuyuan, your senior brother has offered a three-patterned Purple Jade Spirit Mushroom in exchange for a spot in the secret realm trial. Are you willing?"
Ye Xiuyuan hesitated; the three-patterned Purple Jade Spirit Mushroom was indeed valuable. However, he did not want to give up on this secret realm trial either.
Noticing him bowing his head and hesitating to speak, Han Ying frowned slightly.
"Xiuyuan, why do you insist on going to this trial?"
Ye Xiuyuan was frail and suffered from a heart ailment. While Han Ying was actually quite supportive of him going to the secret realm, she was constrained by his strong insistence and the assurance from her eldest disciple, which led her to reluctantly agree.
Ye Xiuyuan adjusted his expression and smiled gently, revealing a hint of hope and nervousness.
"I have heard that when my senior brother was my age, he had already been to the secret realm. That is why I wish to go."
He lowered his eyes, feeling somewhat dejected.
"I am foolish and slow to progress; I have caused trouble for my master. I will take my leave now."
Han Ying sighed softly and beckoned him closer, gently patting his head.
"It is not trouble at all. If you wish to go, then go; consider it a chance to see the scenery and clear your mind."
Ye Xiuyuan smiled with joy. "Thank you, Master."
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