LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 88
Chapter 97: Who Are You Calling Low-Energy?
Liu Shunyi reverted to his original appearance.
Then, holding the teleportation token that Chen Qiaoli had given him, he instantly returned to the Qinglian Sect’s base.
Even though it was just a base, the Qinglian Sect was powerful enough that it had constructed houses, palaces, and even disciple quarters, alchemy rooms, and training facilities.
Instead of just a base, it appeared more like a branch of the Qinglian Sect.
Liu Shunyi quickly recalled his puppet and stretched lazily as he stepped out of his room.
Just as he made his way out, he spotted a figure.
Dressed in red, with a sword cradled in her arms—Ji Suying!
Seeing Liu Shunyi, Ji Suying offered a faint smile.
“Out of seclusion?”
Liu Shunyi returned the smile with a nod.
Ji Suying continued, “Why don’t you ask why I’m here looking for you?”
Liu Shunyi blinked.
“Why don’t you just tell me?”
Ji Suying shook her head. “You ask first!”
Liu Shunyi: “…”
“Senior Sister, did you need something from Junior Brother?”
Ji Suying sighed.
“Remember you said when you hit the Foundation Establishment stage, you’d help me refine a Ningjindan? Where’s my pill?”
Without a word, Liu Shunyi took out a small box and handed it to Ji Suying.
Ji Suying accepted the box with one hand, slightly opened it, saw the glimmering light, and quickly closed it again.
“Thanks, Junior Brother!”
Liu Shunyi nodded.
Ji Suying turned to leave.
She didn’t chat much, but she did send a message through voice transmission.
“Recently, there’s a group called the Angry Heaven Palace hunting certain people down, and they’re pretty dangerous. Keep your guard up; I’m not sure if they’re after you.”
“And there’s another group called the Hall of Yama. Not sure if they’re a new force or an older hidden faction. Their intentions aren’t clear, so be careful. If there’s nothing pressing, try to avoid going out.”
“Elder Zhao Gou is quite capable; as long as you don’t venture out, with him around, those folks shouldn’t dare to make a move on the Qinglian Sect.”
Liu Shunyi: “…”
Still, he replied, “Alright, thanks for the heads up, Senior Sister.”
Ji Suying nodded.
“Oh, and about that ancient secret realm—better not participate. It’s really dangerous. I’ll handle things; you won’t lack for cultivation resources. Just focus on hiding well.”
Liu Shunyi nodded earnestly.
But once Ji Suying walked away, he flopped down in a lounge chair, looking around to confirm he was alone. Then, he began to contact Lin Wudao.
“What’s up, King of Hell!” Lin Wudao greeted him.
Liu Shunyi jumped straight into it. “Have you heard of the Angry Heaven Palace?”
Lin Wudao nodded. “Heard of it!”
“Well, we have plenty of people now. Let someone investigate the Angry Heaven Palace, and also check out the Hall of Yama’s worth.”
Lin Wudao fell silent for a long time.
Liu Shunyi: “???”
“Did the signal drop?”
Lin Wudao’s voice came through again. “Give me a moment, Yama King. We’ve found a few leads. I’ve been quite busy lately, but I’ll fill you in on everything as soon as I can.”
Liu Shunyi shrugged it off. “Alright, and send me info on breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.”
“Sure thing!”
After ending the communication, Liu Shunyi felt a sudden void of responsibilities.
He then diligently began studying the information on breaking through to the Nascent Soul.
……
……
Ji Suying indeed only came for a pill.
Because that one pill was worth its weight in gold.
With that pill, she’d gain an edge in her plans.
However, thinking about Liu Shunyi, Ji Suying felt a little anxious.
The world was getting chaotic.
Chaotic enough that Ji Suying found it hard to grasp.
Take Zhao Gou, for instance.
In his previous life, he was just a healer with no combat strength, but his medical skills were downright terrifying.
Now, though, Zhao Gou wasn’t just scary as a healer; he had become formidable even in killing.
Thanks to him, the Qinglian Sect was safe from prying eyes beneath this secret realm, making everyone think twice before stirring trouble.
But the world had become so unlike what she knew.
Ji Suying approached Zhao Gou again.
“Greetings, Elder Zhao Gou.”
Ji Suying held great respect for Zhao Gou.
Zhao Gou quickly waved his hand.
“Miss Suying, there’s no need for such formalities. I owe you. If it weren’t for you blocking that strike from Tang Xiaoren back at the Heavenly God Sect, I might not be standing here now.”
Ji Suying smiled lightly.
“Elder Zhao Gou, with skills as sublime as yours, even if I hadn’t intervened, you’d still be alright.”
Zhao Gou shook his head.
“No matter how capable I am, facing a powerhouse at the Body Integration realm, death is death.”
He wasn’t wrong about that.
Once a Body Integration expert moves, the soul is obliterated.
All the tricks in the world won’t help.
Zhao Gou had dared to provoke Tang Xiaoren because he had observed him first and noticed something was off.
Suddenly, Zhao Gou’s expression changed.
If Liu Shunyi could extract people’s souls and blood from a thousand miles away, couldn’t he also make someone explode from that distance?
Could it be that Liu Shunyi had been playing him all along?
Zhao Gou’s expression shifted.
But ultimately, he found it hard to believe.
Because during the time he spent with Liu Shunyi, he felt that Liu was genuine to his own people; how could he be the type to cross him?
“Elder Zhao Gou?”
Ji Suying noticed Zhao Gou was lost in thought and gently called out.
Zhao Gou snapped back to reality.
“Oh, sorry! I was thinking about some things. Anyway, Miss Suying didn’t just come to chat, right?”
Ji Suying nodded.
“Indeed, there’s something I need your help with!”
Zhao Gou’s eyes lit up.
“Please, just tell me! I’m more than willing to help with whatever I can.”
Ji Suying smiled.
“Well, I need you to keep an eye on someone.”
Zhao Gou was caught off guard.
“Keep an eye on someone?”
Ji Suying nodded.
“I’ve taken a liking to a disciple, but this disciple’s strength is low and somewhat timid. With the secret realm’s dangers, and unknown enemies lurking outside even before it opens, I’d like you to watch over him.”
Zhao Gou had no objections.
“Sure thing! Who’s the disciple you’re talking about?”
Ji Suying calmly replied.
“You might know him—he’s the alchemist from my Cangjian Peak. His name is Liu Shunyi!”
“Pfft…”
Zhao Gou had just taken a sip of tea and spewed it everywhere.
“Wait, who did you say? Liu Shunyi? Low-strength and timid?”
He quickly wiped his mouth with his sleeve, bewildered as he looked at Ji Suying.
Ji Suying frowned.
“Is there a problem?”
Zhao Gou quickly waved his hands.
“No, no, no, it’s not a problem. I’m just curious—if he’s so weak, how did he become a Third Stage alchemist?”
Ji Suying paused for a moment. “Perhaps he has exceptional talent.”