Chapter 1026

Not even a quarter-hour passed, barely the blink of an eye.

Yin Liting, who had been barely breathing, as if mortally wounded, suddenly healed all his injuries in an instant.

Even his physical body felt noticeably stronger.

"This… is just too miraculous…"

Zhou Zhiruo stood beside Yin Liting, silently astonished.

The great reputation of the Lian Wuhen Soul-Restoring Pill had long been endorsed by the Heavenly Dao Golden List and the Heavenly Dao Floral List, and was known throughout the Nine Provinces.

Countless people knew that the Lian Wuhen Soul-Restoring Pill was nearly equivalent to a warrior's life.

Though the Heavenly Dao's description was impressive, witnessing it firsthand was even more astonishing.

What startled Zhou Zhiruo most was that such a precious pill—May Li Canghai seemed to have an entire bottle…

After Yin Liting recovered, Li Canghai casually tossed him a long robe to put on.

Just moments ago, Yin Liting had used the power of the first Four Symbols Arrow, combined with Taiji Sword and the Way of Destiny Sword, to finally block General Zhebie's second Four Symbols Arrow.

But the second Four Symbols Arrow was General Zhebie's desperate killing move.

Thus, Yin Liting was not only gravely wounded, nearly dead, but his clothes were also shattered by the impact.

With his flesh and blood torn apart, it had been no issue before.

Now, after being healed by the Lian Wuhen Soul-Restoring Pill, Yin Liting was not only restored to his original state, but had gained additional benefits.

Yet his body, honed by sword cultivation, was now fully exposed.

In May Li Canghai's heart, there was only one person: Longshouxi Ximen Wudi.

Naturally, he casually draped the long robe over Yin Liting to cover him.

"Yin Liting bows in gratitude to the May Hallmaster for saving my life."

After recovering, Yin Liting didn't overthink—he immediately dropped to his knees, ready to perform a full prostration to Li Canghai.

"No need for formalities!"

Before he could kneel, Li Canghai activated the Minor Wu Xiang Art, using a gentle true force to hold Yin Liting back.

Then, with a light lift, he made Yin Liting stand upright.

"You are the beloved disciple of the Seventh Dragon Head. Though you have not yet joined the Qinglong Society, I believe it is only a matter of time."

"If possible, I wish to join the Qinglong Society as soon as possible."

Not just Yin Liting—among the other six Wu Dang Masters, who wouldn't want to join the Qinglong Society?

But the Qinglong Society is not only profoundly mysterious; its entry threshold is also extremely high.

Those known to be in the Qinglong Society are either martial masters or regional magnates.

Moreover, these individuals share one trait: their martial talent is extraordinarily astonishing.

Though Li Canghai praised him as the first to wield both Taiji Sword and the Way of Destiny Sword,

Yin Liting knew his own limits.

The Nine Provinces have no shortage of sword prodigies.

Within the Qinglong Society, above stand Sword Saint Senior Dugu Jian, Sword Demon Senior Dugu Qiubai; below, Sword Immortal Ye Gucheng, Yan Shisan, and other famed swordmasters.

My sword talent? Truly, it's neither outstanding nor mediocre.

"Hah! Don't worry—if one day you fuse the two sword arts, the Qinglong Society's gates will open for you."

Li Canghai let out a rare hearty laugh, then handed over the porcelain bottle in his hand,

"Here—take this bottle of Lian Wuhen Soul-Restoring Pills.

Your path to breaking through in sword cultivation will be fraught with peril, even threats to your life.

But with this bottle to aid you, you will surely achieve success swiftly."

"This…"

Yin Liting stared, dumbfounded, at the unassuming porcelain bottle—unable to accept it, unable to refuse it.

Zhou Zhiruo was equally stunned, thinking to herself,

Is this truly the Lian Wuhen Soul-Restoring Pill?

When did the Heavenly Dao's rewards become so commonplace in the Qinglong Society, as if they were being bulk-distributed?

"Enough with such childish hesitation. I have many such things."

He understood what the Lian Wuhen Soul-Restoring Pill meant to ordinary people.

Li Canghai didn't wait for Yin Liting to refuse—he simply shoved the bottle into his hand.

"…"

Yin Liting and Zhou Zhiruo fell into stunned silence once more.

These treasures, bestowed by the Heavenly Dao as rewards for those on the lists,

to Li Canghai, were just… plentiful?

Is the Qinglong Society this wealthy?

"Alright—you're Zhou Zhiruo, right?"

Seeing Yin Liting's dazed expression, Li Canghai ignored him and turned directly to Zhou Zhiruo.

"Um, this humble girl is indeed Zhou Zhiruo."

Zhou Zhiruo snapped back to herself, dared not conceal anything, and spoke truthfully.

After all, given May Li Canghai's power, this encounter was either fortune or doom—there was no avoiding it.

All depended on what May Li Canghai's true purpose was in coming here.

"Come. Follow me to Qinglong Shanzhuang."

Having confirmed she was Zhou Zhiruo, Li Canghai spoke calmly, then turned to lead her away.

"Um... the May Hall Master..."

Zhou Zhiruo didn't understand whether Li Canghai had come to kill her or to take her to Longshouxi Sect.

If she didn't clarify this, her heart would never rest, so she forced herself to speak up.

"What? Worried I've come here on Miss Baoqin's orders to kill you?"

Li Canghai didn't turn around, only tilted her face slightly and asked with a faint smile.

"... Um, yes..."

Seeing Li Canghai so blunt, Zhou Zhiruo could only nod sheepishly.

"Miss Baoqin wants you dead—she doesn't need me to lift a finger."

Li Canghai said coldly,

"She's now with Huang Xuemei, who knows how many rare arts and extraordinary skills she's learned."

Even if you possess the Nine Yin and Nine Yang, or even that peculiar existence within you,"

"I doubt it'd be easy to defeat her!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhiruo first felt indignant.

But then she realized Li Canghai had not only exposed her Nine Yin and Nine Yang, but also mentioned that peculiar existence.

The words, and especially the gaze—clearly, Li Canghai knew Zhou Zhiruo's deepest secret.

Zhou Zhiruo's heart trembled violently.

This secret, even her mother-like and teacher-like Abbess Miejue had never suspected.

Even the Dao had not revealed it.

How could Li Canghai know?

How was that possible?

"Enough, don't let your mind wander—this knowledge was passed down by the Great Dragon Head."

How could such a small secret of yours hide from the Great Dragon Head?"

It was precisely because he found it interesting that I came here in person."

Otherwise, this distant Great Ming isn't the Nine Provinces—I wouldn't have rushed here so urgently just to fetch you to Longshouxi Sect."

Li Canghai didn't play coy—she laid everything out plainly.

So the Great Dragon Head, Ximen Wudi, had already discovered Zhou Zhiruo's secret—and had specifically ordered her to ascend the mountain?

Zhou Zhiruo was first stunned, then exhaled in relief.

If the Great Dragon Head, Ximen Wudi, wanted her to come to Longshouxi Sect, then Zhao Min, no matter how much she wished to kill her, would dare not act rashly.