This is the martial arts world, what are you cultivators interfering in?

Chapter 488 Wuheng and 4 Days

Li Lan was slightly taken aback, but he quickly understood the reason.

If a special individual like Xiao Rong is allowed to roam freely within the sect, and she were to suddenly run away one day, it would be a huge loss for the Star Devouring Sect.

Putting aside her important position, her status as Yi Junxin's beloved alone necessitates keeping her in the Star Devouring Sect as a precaution.

Similarly, once she's placed in the position of Seventh Elder, no one else will be able to bully her, except for Mo Chen, the sect leader of the Star Devouring Sect.

"Your soul imprint is now in Mo Chen's hands?"

Xiao Rong remained silent and nodded.

“I was already under Mo Chen’s control when my husband came to the Star Devouring Sect.”

"Otherwise, even if it costs me my life, I will follow my husband and avenge him."

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Rong suddenly removed the mask from her face, revealing the scar that ran across her face.

Seeing the scar, Li Lan finally understood everything.

If that's the case, then there's nothing to doubt.

Xiao Rong's actions suggest that her heart still belongs to Yi Jun.

If it were to find Yi Jun's bone, Xiao Rong would definitely do everything in her power to help him.

"Xiao Rong, I think we can cooperate now."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rong was stunned for a moment before rushing over, then smiled faintly and said:

"Cooperation? Weren't you going to be my last disciple?"

Li Lan shook her head.

“I have my own way of cultivating myself and do not need the teachings of others. All I need is an identity that will not be suspected by others.”

"Besides, we share the same goal, don't we?"

"What is the purpose?"

This time it was Xiao Rong's turn to be curious.

Yi Jun had already passed away, and her heart was no longer burdened with any attachments.

Besides, they've only just met, how could Li Lan know her so well?

Li Lan noticed Xiao Rong's confusion.

But after what he had just learned, he had come to believe Xiaoxiao, so there was no harm in telling her the news.

“A piece of your husband’s bone is still inside the Star Devouring Sect; it has not been completely destroyed.”

"That bone contains Yi Jun's life's work, which is the inner world he created after cultivating the Creation Path."

"What did you say?!"

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Rong seemed to go mad and instantly appeared in front of Li Lan.

A glimmer of light finally appeared in her eyes, which had been silent for millennia.

Then, a continuous mist appeared, and her phoenix eyes were eventually completely covered by tears.

"My husband, I knew you wouldn't abandon me."

A hoarse cry rang out in the empty hall, breaking the long silence.

Li Lan didn't know how to comfort her, so he raised his hand and then slowly lowered it again.

After a long while, Xiao Rong finally recovered from her sadness.

"Who exactly are you? Are you perhaps my husband's friend in the Celestial Realm?"

It's no wonder she was so suspicious, because there certainly wouldn't be anyone in the Great Black Heaven willing to help her in this way.

Only those from the Heavenly Realm would be willing to come here to help her retrieve her husband's bone.

Li Lan smiled faintly, choosing not to answer the question.

"My identity is not important; what matters is getting back Yi Jun's bone."

"If you're willing to trust me, then come with me."

After speaking, Li Lan didn't wait for Xiao Rong's reply, took a step, and left the main hall.

Whether Xiao Rong agrees or not is irrelevant; as long as she knows she is not an enemy, that is enough.

With this internal connection in place, things will be much easier in the future.

Upon returning to his residence, Li Lan went directly to Su Yao's room.

Da Niu was also there at that moment.

Whenever he has free time, Da Niu comes here to keep an eye on Su Yao.

"Brother Li Lan, you're finally back."

"Ah."

Li Lan nodded slightly and walked to Su Yao's side.

He placed his palm on Su Yao's delicate hand and began to examine her condition.

"How about it?"

Da Niu asked with concern, looking somewhat nervous.

So much time has passed, and Su Yao still shows no signs of waking up, which makes him increasingly worried.

"It's nothing serious."

"After my intervention, Su Yao's health has improved significantly."

There was one more thing he didn't say.

Because Li Lan was not yet familiar with the rules of this world, he could not use them as skillfully as the native cultivators.

Therefore, the only way to remove the icy seal on Su Yao is after he has fully become familiar with the rules of this world.

But getting familiar with the rules of a place is not so easy.

Compared to this place, the rules of heaven and earth in the Boundless Realm are simply too rudimentary.

Any single rule here can easily crush all the rule powers of the Boundless Realm.

To become truly familiar with something, you need to wait for a special opportunity.

Li Lan had already anticipated this opportunity.

That was Yi Jun's bone.

Yi Jun is a cultivator from the Azure Heaven Realm. The rules he cultivates are complete and without any flaws.

That's why he was so eager to cooperate with Xiao Rong and plan together.

“Brother Li Lan, I know my strength is limited, and it is simply impossible for me to break the seal before Su Yao is completely desperate.”

“But you are different. Based on my understanding of you, you will definitely have a chance to break the seal on Su Yao.”

Then, Da Niu took out the Respect Pill again.

"Brother Li Lan, please take this pill."

"Don't refuse, this is my way of thanking you for your help."

Before Li Lan could refuse, Da Niu put down the pills and turned to leave.

Looking at the shining Divine Reverence Pill on the ground, Li Lan could only sigh helplessly in the end.

"Troubled by love, unable to escape."

"I hope you two will eventually become a couple."

After accepting the pills, Li Lan also left.

The next morning, they went to the herb garden again.

For them now, cultivating the Ghost Flower is not just a task, but also a great opportunity to strengthen their souls.

However, when Li Lan and his companion arrived at the location, someone was already waiting there.

Xiao Rong put on the mask again.

However, Li Lan could sense that Xiao Rong's mood had improved considerably since he told her the truth yesterday.

She's no longer as gloomy as before; she's become somewhat like that fairy from the past.

"Li Lan, Da Niu, would you two be willing to become my disciples?"

This was arranged with Li Lan yesterday, so Li Lan was not surprised.

Da Niu, on the other hand, was instantly unsettled upon hearing the news.

How much he longed to become a formal disciple of the Star Devouring Sect! This was evident from the initial assessment and trials.

Now such an opportunity was presented to him, and this elder seemed much more pleasing to the eye than the other elders.

"I am willing!"

With excitement in his eyes, Da Niu quickly knelt down and performed the apprenticeship ceremony, afraid of missing this opportunity.

"It's impossible."

Li Lan smiled faintly and did not kneel down.

He always understood in his heart that his relationship with Xiao Rong was one of cooperation, and that the master-disciple relationship was only superficial.

"it is good!"

Xiao Rong looked at the two of them and nodded in satisfaction.

"From this day forward, Li Lan will be my last disciple, and Da Niu will also become one of my formal disciples."

"If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can naturally mention my name."

"I believe that no one in the sect will make things difficult for you in the future."

Da Niu quickly stood up, respectfully clasped his hands in greeting, and said:

"Thank you, Master Xie!"

Xiao Rong nodded in satisfaction and said:

"Da Niu, you go and finish today's task first. Li Lan, come with me."

Led by Xiao Rong, the two arrived at a deserted place.

After arriving here, Xiao Rong set up a barrier to prevent outsiders from spying on her.

After doing all this, she said to Li Lan:

"Li Lan, I believe you didn't lie to me about what you said yesterday."

"Now that we are allies, there is some news I should tell you."

"After you left yesterday, something seems to have happened in the alchemy room."

"It seems that the supply of pills has decreased from normal levels. The elder in charge of the alchemy room is quite anxious about this. I wonder if it has anything to do with you."

Although Xiao Rong was an elder of a peak, she did not hold any real position.

She is generally not informed of the sect's affairs, nor is she allowed to participate.

But she still retains most of the rights of an elder.

She overheard this news by chance when she went to the apothecary to pick up her medicine yesterday.

Furthermore, given Li Lan's sudden arrival, she felt that this matter must be related to Li Lan.

Upon hearing this news, Li Lan's pupils narrowed slightly, and he secretly thought to himself that something was wrong.

Given the Star Devouring Sect's formidable strength, losing the pills would be utterly impossible.

In an instant, Li Lan understood the reason.

In the past, the pills of the Star Devouring Sect came from two sources.

One part of the output comes from the alchemy room, while the other part comes from the Boundless Realm.

Now that Gu Tingyi is dead, the output from the Boundless Realm naturally ceases.

Considering the time frame, it has been quite some time since he killed Gu Tingyi, so it's no wonder that the sect has some doubts about this matter.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder. I have important matters to attend to and need to go out."

With a casual wave of his hand, Li Lan conjured up a spatial rift out of thin air.

With one step, Li Lan had already left this place.

Watching Li Lan leave, Xiao Rong couldn't help but be amazed once again.

With such strength, he has probably already reached the peak of the Divine Envoy realm or even higher, right?

With such an ally by her side, she finally felt relieved.

……

Fifteen minutes later, Li Lan finally arrived at Wangxing Mountain.

This time, his expression was not as relaxed as it had been last time.

Before Yue Nu could come out to greet him, he had already arrived at Yue Nu's residence.

"Sir, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing Li Lan's anxious expression, she immediately sensed something was wrong.

Why are you here in such a hurry, sir? Could it be that something big has happened within the Star Devouring Sect?

"Moon Slave, I need you to do something."

Then, Li Lan told Yue Nu about the shortage of internal pills in the Star Devouring Sect.

Upon hearing this, Yue Nu's expression also changed drastically.

"My lord, what do you need me to do?"

After thinking carefully for a moment, Li Lan slowly said:

"I have some pills on me. Take these pills and give them to the elder in charge of the alchemy room."

"And tell him that Gu Tingyi has made a new breakthrough in alchemy, which is why there has been a shortage of pills for so long."