Chapter 539: Green Pine Temple (II)
Li Xijun rose swiftly upon hearing the latest report and rode the wind outside, where Wushao approached him with a hissing voice and reported, "He just left the courtyard."
Fixing his gaze on Xu Xiao, Li Xijun saw him sitting cross-legged, immersed in a bath of crimson medicinal liquid, seemingly preparing for a breakthrough. Li Xijun's heart sank, thinking to himself worriedly, No, I cannot wait any longer! If I let this continue, he might break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm in just a few years! By the time the elders return from the vast Eastern Sea, he could already be too powerful. Who knows what methods he'll have mastered by then? And if he slips away unnoticed, it'll be too late… It's better to strike now than regret later!
Without hesitation, Li Xijun waved his hand, "Everyone, gather here!"
He narrowed his eyes, activating both his perception technique and talisman qi to observe the spiritual qi flowing through the medicinal bath. He waited patiently for Xu Xiao to enter the critical stage of his breakthrough.
"When he reaches the tipping point, we will strike together," Li Xijun murmured, his hand already resting on the hilt of the sword at his waist. Behind him, the hem of Li Wushao's robe shifted with an ominous, rolling motion, while the white monkey, Chen Mufeng, and the others stood at the ready, fully prepared for battle.
Li Xijun sighed inwardly, What a mess… Ever since our family achieved the Foundation Establishment Realm and rose to dominate the lake, it has been years since we've had to assemble with such vigilance… and now, all this, just for a mere Qi Cultivator!
Xu Xiao slowly calmed his mind, his breath becoming unsteady as the medicinal liquid in the basin whirled faster and began to dissipate. With the cautionary tales of Chu Yi and the Kong Family still fresh in his mind, Li Xijun dared not be careless. He feared his guest cultivators might also lower their guard, so he repeatedly reminded them, "This person is most likely a reincarnated devil… Who knows how many secret treasures or forbidden techniques he carries? Do not underestimate him! A single lapse could cost us our lives!"
Sure enough, at these words, the expressions of those present grew serious. Even Li Wushao, who had stood stiffly with a stern face, showed a flicker of surprise and increased his vigilance in his gaze toward the figure below.
Xu Xiao's aura surged.