Chapter 24 Master Li's Ascension Order A blink of an eye. Li Yan is in the boxing gym. I have been resting for five days. The atmosphere in the museum has been somewhat depressing recently. Yu Xiao was not affected. He followed the routine, traveling back and forth between the two realms, and practicing steadily. More than ten days have passed in the two realms combined, and there is no sign of a breakthrough in the blood and qi. The practice of Qingmu Gong is going smoothly, and the spiritual energy gathered in the Dantian is becoming more and more dense. It is estimated that in a few months at most, he will be able to cultivate magic power. Both Chunlei Boxing Gym and the Golden Sword Gang suffered heavy losses this time. Yu Xiao gained some benefits from this battle. In addition to the accumulated 21 spirit stones, the functions of other loot have been clarified. The pills include: 5 blood-replenishing pills, 2 small-replenishing pills, and 1 bottle of Baishe Powder.
Blood Replenishing Pills and Small Recovery Pills are both relatively common but invaluable recovery pills. The former can stimulate the body's potential, thereby speeding up the healing of external injuries and increasing the speed of blood recovery. The latter can quickly restore magic power, and also has a certain effect in treating internal injuries and restoring physical strength. As for Hundred Snakes Powder? The strong poison is made from the poisonous blood of a snake demon. The poison will take effect in two hours. It is colorless and odorless and can be dissolved in various kinds of alcoholic beverages and foods. Once it takes effect, it can quickly kill a person, but there will be no discomfort before the effect... It is said that such a bottle can poison and kill at least five hundred mortals! no doubt! It is very dangerous stuff. Yu Xiao put it away carefully, it might be useful in the future. The talismans are: 2 Light Body Talismans, 2 Invisibility Talismans. Of course, it is just waste paper before the Qi refining is successful. No matter how low-level the talisman is, the magic formula contained in it still requires magical power to activate. As for the sword left by Gang Leader Jin, although it is not a magic weapon, it is forged from copper that has been refined hundreds of times. It can cut iron like mud and is very valuable. It can be used by oneself or exchanged for spirit stones. These trophies. The total value adds up. It can be exchanged for at least thirty or forty spirit stones. These properties are nothing to the children of famous sects or immortal cultivation families, but for a casual cultivator, they are definitely not a small number! Wei Biao came up to him and said, "Master Li wants to see you." "Has Master Li recovered?" "Alas, the situation is not good. Master Li has decided to leave Baiyunfang and return to his hometown." "What? Master Li is leaving!" Yu Xiao was surprised.
And it makes sense. A remote and poor place like Baiyunfang. How can living in the secular world be comfortable? If it weren't for the purpose of seeking immortals or finding a place to practice cultivation, few people would be willing to live here. Li Yan failed to break through and had no hope of getting in. He was discouraged and now he was old. Returning to his hometown to retire and enjoy his remaining years was undoubtedly the right choice. Come to the central hall. Met Li Yan. His complexion had improved slightly, but he had a few more white hairs and many more wrinkles on his face. He looked gloomy and even a little deathly. Li Yan is only 50 years old. It is the great perfection of blood refining. In theory, it should be no problem to live to be a hundred or eighty years old. But his temperament now is not much different from that of an octogenarian who is about to die. "Master Li!" "No need to be polite, sit down and talk." "I heard from Senior Brother Wei that Master Li is preparing to return home." "Well, I already have an old illness. Even if there are no accidents, I will still be in danger of death if I force a breakthrough this time. I am able to save my life now, and I only have one or two years left. I think it must be God's mercy that allows me to return to my roots." Only one or two years left to live? The loss of vitality this time was indeed more serious than I had imagined! "There are countless miraculous elixirs and natural treasures in the world of immortal cultivation, so there may be a way to remedy the situation!" "No need. My foundation is destroyed. What's the point of extending my life? I'm just lingering in a cage. I've been away from home for decades, so I should go back and take one last look!" Yu Xiao was silent. I don’t know what to say. On the one hand, he has only been a disciple for a short time. On the one hand, even if he wanted to, he couldn't help Li Yan at the moment. Li Yan recalled to himself: "I was born in poverty. In addition to me, my family has an older sister and two older brothers. In order to survive during the famine, my parents sold me to a local gang." "I joined a gang when I was nine years old and worked as a handyman for several years. One day, I was recognized by the gang leader and was taught martial arts and began to practice." "At the age of seventeen, I became the best fighter in the gang." "When I was nineteen, I was invincible in the whole city."
"At the age of 21, I not only became the deputy gang leader, but also wiped out all my opponents with lightning speed. I became famous overnight and was feared by people hundreds of miles away. All the heroes were impressed by my reputation." "At that time, I was young and famous, full of vigor and vitality. If I had continued like this, I would have already refined my marrow and made a name for myself in the secular world, living a life revered by thousands of people, with children and grandchildren around me and concubines galore." "..." Li Yan's eyes lit up slightly when he recalled this. That was perhaps the most shining time in his life. "But that year, I met a true immortal cultivator." "For the first time, I, a frog in a well, realized how big the world is." "My strength, my achievements, everything I pursued, are just child's play in their eyes. It turns out that all of us are just mediocre, living and dying in a day!" "I can not be reconciled!" “I really can’t accept this!” "So, in order to pursue the lofty immortal path, in order to find the legendary immortality, I gave up my blood-related family, my brothers who had been through thick and thin with me, and my confidante who loved me deeply..." "In a blink of an eye." “It’s been almost thirty years!” "My parents and brother are no longer with us, and the world is no longer the same. I'm afraid few people remember my name, leaving me with only this lonely body to survive here." Yu Xiao didn't know how to comfort his senior who was in his twilight years and feeling frustrated. He could only be a silent listener. When Li Yan pulled himself away from his memories. Focus on him: "When I was your age, I thought it was ridiculous and pathetic to be a frog in a well, sitting in the well and looking at the world and feeling complacent." "But now thinking back, what's wrong with being a frog in a well?" “I don’t know how vast the sky is.” “I don’t know the depth of the earth.” "Don't ask about worldly affairs." "Don't sigh about the passing of time." “No need to rush around and search hard.” "A small space is enough to make you happy." "..." “I’m old!” "There is no chance to choose!" "You are still young, and the future is full of possibilities. If you can let go of some delusions and enjoy your present life, with your talent and ability, you may be able to live more comfortably and safely."
Li Yan stared at Yu Xiao and asked, "So, after hearing my story, do you still want to go on?" Yu Xiao did not answer. He simply asked in return: "If time could go back to when you were 20 years old, Master Li, faced with this problem and had the opportunity to choose again, what choice would you make?" Li Yan was stunned for a few seconds. Then he laughed. The laughter lasted for one minute. I laughed so hard that tears came out of the corners of my eyes. "Yes, if I were to live my life again, I, Li Yan, would still choose this path!" He said: "Some people are destined to be unable to live in peace and contentment as a frog in a well. Who makes this world so wonderful? Who makes us live in this world by chance? It seems that we are the same kind of people!" Calmed down my mood. He seemed to have made a decision. "Wei Biao has been with me for thirteen years. I plan to leave the boxing gym and related businesses to him. As for you, Yu Xiao... I owe you my life, but I don't have much to leave you." Yu Xiao immediately said: "Master Li's help is enough!" Li Yan shook his head. He took a secret compartment from his side. Take out a mahogany box. Open the box carefully. Among them is a white token. Li Yan stroked the token and said calmly: "This is the Immortal Ascension Token. It is not a priceless item, but it is something that casual cultivators will fight over. Many people have lost their lives for it. You... take it!" Ascension Order? ! Yu Xiao’s eyes widened! A big part of the reason why Baiyunfang can gather so many independent cultivators is that Baiyunfang will issue Ascension Orders from time to time. The direct value of an Ascension Order is at least hundreds or thousands of spirit stones! Extremely scarce. It can't be bought with spirit stones. This is a key that can change the fate of a casual cultivator! Therefore, Gao Han was willing to betray his teacher and ancestors in order to get what he wanted, and now it was presented to him. Yu Xiao couldn't help but hesitate: "This is too expensive." Li Yan smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. It's no use to me anymore. If you can cultivate to the third level of Qi Refining within seven years, you can take it to participate in the Ascension Conference." "Remember, independent cultivators like us, without a master, resources, or skills, are destined to go nowhere."
“How many beautiful views are there in this world?” "I'm sure I won't see it!" "You and I have been a master and disciple for only a few short months, but I still hope that you can continue on this path on my behalf and take a good look at the countless wonders of this world on my behalf!" That's it. Yu Xiao couldn't refuse. He took the token respectfully. I just feel that this token is a bit heavy. After all, it once carried Li Yan's lifelong dream. - (PS: I used AI to draw a few pictures of Li Yan. I will post them in the comments section later. Friends who are interested can take a look!) Please read on! Please vote for me! Please recommend me! (End of this chapter)