Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

All are the contemporary prodigies of the Sect.

All are True Inheritors of the Sect.

One, with exceptional talent, has been in the Sect for nearly a hundred years, smoothly sailing through life with a deep foundation.

The other, with slightly lesser talent, has caught up later, possessing extraordinary fortune.

But the Sect can only gather one portion of True Pill Spiritual Talent for advancement, forcing a choice between them.

"Young Li Alchemist, this matter can't be decided by us three old fellows alone; we'll have to request all the Elders to make a joint decision now."

The three sighed and shook their heads, instructed disciples to ring the bell to summon the Elders for a meeting, and then returned to their quiet rooms to wait for the other Elders to arrive.

Li Ji'an did not leave but instead entered the quiet rooms of the three elders one by one, offering each a pouch of Spirit Stones, stating that he does not seek Core Formation Spiritual Talent, but only asks to keep Changfeng's life safe.

It was not until the other four Elders gradually arrived that Li Ji'an took his leave.

He had done everything he could, and according to his understanding of the thoughts of the three elders and analysis of the matter, Changfeng's crisis was essentially resolved.

None of the three elders was willing to take on the responsibility.

At this time, blocking Xiao Changfeng's Core Formation could lead to the death of this sect prodigy.

That's why the three dared to accept the Spirit Stones offered by Li Ji'an.

When Li Ji'an returned to the Outer Peak, in the main hall of the chief peak, the seven Elders were seated all around.

"For what purpose the three elders have summoned us? I still have a Tier Three Pill Medicine in the Pill Furnace." Master Jade Pill, who often doesn't care much about sect affairs, unexpectedly spoke first today.

The three elders glanced at the four of them and sighed, explaining the ins and outs of the matter from start to finish.

There was no embellishment, no subjective statements in between.

Under normal circumstances, everyone would avoid being the first to speak in such a situation where every choice seems wrong.

However, after the three elders finished speaking, Master Jade Pill impatiently said, "So? Are we to personally cause the death of a sect True Inheritor? What if Xiao Changfeng has already taken the Core Formation Spirit Treasure; then it would be a loss of both person and wealth!"

Instead of directly choosing, he added fuel to the fire for everyone.

Actually, given Xiao Changfeng's seclusion period and the current atmosphere above his cave mansion, the likelihood of having consumed the Core Formation Spirit Treasure was quite small.

So the others didn't think much about it.

But it cannot be denied that, although small, the probability does exist.

Upon hearing this, those who originally felt the Core Formation Spiritual Talent should belong to Zhao Qi, now that he's returned, would surely hesitate.

Opening their mouth could lead to a scenario where they are blamed for both losses of person and wealth.

"This isn't something simple Fake Pill can decide; the Spiritual Talent granted to Xiao Changfeng was decided by Elder Fang. If Zhao Qi is dissatisfied, he should go to Elder Fang to argue; what does it have to do with us?" Golden Stone True Man, seeing the opportunity, provided everyone present a way out.

Upon hearing this, the pressure eased considerably for everyone.

At this point, merely two sentences had been exchanged, and the general direction had shifted toward Xiao Changfeng.

In such a situation, unless there was a relationship of interest or familial bonds, no one would be willing to oppose, especially since the first two individuals had already set the direction.

On the contrary, if Master Jade Pill had not started the conversation, most would have remained silent, and if someone then spoke with the argument of Core Formation Spiritual Talent or Zhao Qi's Chief True Inheritor identity, the situation might have developed into temporarily halting Changfeng's Core Formation, awaiting the Supreme Elder's return for a final decision.

The development of events was better than Li Ji'an had anticipated; at least Zhao Qi, acclaimed Chief True Inheritor's identity, or Earth Spirit Root's talent, or even the legitimacy of Core Formation Spiritual Talent, had not bought any Elders.

Of course, perhaps Zhao Qi believed Xiao Changfeng had entered seclusion and could not contact anyone outside, and he himself was at the forefront absorbing all resentment, naturally expecting Sect Elders to lean toward him as the legitimate successor.

Too bad... he didn't foresee Li Ji'an as an outlier!

Perhaps in Zhao Qi's view, Li Ji'an, already an Honored Guest Elder of the Sect and having reached Foundation Establishment, wouldn't be affected by whether Xiao Changfeng succeeded or not. As for relationships in the Cultivation Realm, huh ~ father-son or master-disciple can't be relied upon, how deep could the feelings between two unrelated people be?

Until half an hour later, seated on Solitary Peak, Li Ji'an heard Zhao Qi's angry shout once more, and he stood up, slowly exhaled.

Then, he took his already prepared belongings, looked one last time at the Tier Three chief peak where Xiao Changfeng was secluded: hope it doesn't fall short.

Without turning back, he went towards Odd Stone Forest.

The result was out; without Fake Pill True Man intervening, and with the protection of the three elders, Xiao Changfeng's secluded cave mansion was safe.

Meanwhile, he needed to temporarily avoid confronting Zhao Qi.

Everything awaited Xiao Changfeng's emergence from seclusion!

As long as Xiao Changfeng could achieve True Pill, he would be able to rest easy in Biyun Sect in the future, virtually securing the True Inheritor identity for the next life, and be able to cultivate at least Earth Level Sect's Foundation Technique.

A month later, Li Ji'an returned to Odd Stone Forest, transplanting the dead tree branch to the Fifth Grade Spirit Field belonging to Xiaoqiao.

Little Fire Spirit had been increasingly lethargic over the past month, always lying on the dead branch, evidently having reached a critical moment in its evolution.

Gugu, having previously honed itself in Fallen Dragon Ridge's depths for two years, originally carried a hint of Evil Qi, sometimes exuding dominance while playing with Little Fire Spirit over the past year. But ever since Little Fire Spirit became lethargic, it hardly left its side, showing a genuine concern.

After not being seen for two months, Xiaoqiao had gradually adjusted to her new identity, showing a bit more confidence in her words.

"Uncle Li, I'd like to purchase some Pill Medicine," Xiaoqiao for the first time proactively approached Li Ji'an.