Danyuan City, Zhao Family.
After learning that Ye Yunsheng had left, Zhao Li casually tidied up the valley and also departed. He rushed back to the Zhao Family without any unexpected incidents along the way.
Passing by the Training Ground, Zhao Li looked at the vibrant young men and women before him, and the urge in his heart grew stronger.
"If everyone in the world were like this, each person like a dragon, how wonderful would that be?"
Zhao Li imagined such a scene, his eyes filled with longing.
"Perhaps this is the reason why Yunsheng insisted on doing these things."
Suppressing the thoughts in his heart, Zhao Li stopped dwelling on them and walked towards his home.
"Father, I'm back."
Zhao Li pushed open the door and saw the lazy figure lying under the large tree at a glance.
"Huh? Oh, Li'er, you're back. Are you done with your cultivation?"
Zhao Lingxiao seemed half-asleep, as if he had just been woken up, and asked casually.
"Master said I'm progressing very quickly and am preparing for the next stage of cultivation. I don't know how long it will take this time, so I told Master I wanted to come back and see you two elders. And here you are, living a retired life at such a young age."
Zhao Li spoke with genuine emotion, though only he knew how much of it was true.
"It's alright, cultivate well with your Master. He's not just the number one Alchemist in our Great Qian, but also a powerhouse at the Dou Sect level. If I had a Master like that to teach me, I don't know how happy I'd be."
Zhao Lingxiao stood up, already used to Zhao Li occasionally using strange words. He seemed to be afraid that Zhao Li wouldn't want to be away from home for too long, so he said to Zhao Li.
Zhao Li patted his forehead, feeling rather speechless.
"Father, don't overthink it. I just took a few days off to come back and visit."
Unwilling to talk more about these things, Zhao Li took out the remaining Meridian Opening Pills and handed them to Zhao Ling霄, saying proudly, "Father, these Meridian Opening Pills can speed up the Cultivation Speed of Dou Disciple level to a certain extent, and even have a slight effect on improving Cultivation Talent. You take these first and let the young people in the clan use them."
"Li'er, these were given to you by Senior Lin, right? Keep them for yourself, don't delay your own cultivation."
Zhao Lingxiao refused directly and followed it up with another lecture to Zhao Li.
Zhao Li's proud expression froze on his face, a line of black descending. "These were refined by your son himself, Tier 2 Pills!"
After saying that, he put on an expression that said, 'See how amazing your son is? Hurry up and praise me.'
"Li'er, there's a limit to bragging. How long have you been studying with Senior Lin? It's already very good if you can refine Tier 1. We need to cultivate step by step, it's not good to pretend to be something you're not."
Zhao Lingxiao didn't buy it and continued speaking. He naturally knew his son had amazing talent and might truly be a Second-Grade Alchemist, but he didn't want him to be so arrogant.
Zhao Li stopped talking, having made a fool of himself. He had only wanted to see his father's shocked expression out of mischief. He took out a list and said seriously.
"Father, I'm talking about serious matters. Let the clan gather some Medicinal Ingredients. I'll refine a batch of Pills for the clan, it's a small token of my appreciation."
"The clan has Alchemist retainers, you just focus on your cultivation, no need to bother with these things." Zhao Lingxiao refused without even thinking.
"Father, for an Alchemist to improve, refining Pills is essential. Helping the clan refine Pills is also my own cultivation. Talk to Uncle and ask for more Medicinal Ingredients."
Zhao Li didn't give up and continued to persuade him. This time, he wasn't just going to refine a batch, he also planned to keep a portion of the Medicinal Ingredients to fill his own 'little treasury'.
Zhao Lingxiao thought about it and realized it was true, so he agreed. After saying a few words to Zhao Li, he left.
In the evening, Han Xiangyu was naturally happy to see Zhao Li and prepared a table full of delicious food.
Zhao Lingxiao also told Zhao Li that the Medicinal Ingredients he wanted would be delivered soon, but the yield would be at most 30% lower than the medicine hall.
Zhao Li was overjoyed when he heard this. He wouldn't even need to hide any; he could still have a lot left over from refining normally.
In the following days, Zhao Li yet again became a refining tool.
"Indeed, what has been, will be again; what has been done, will be done again. Being a tool is like wearing women's clothes, there's only zero times and countless times."
Zhao Li finished refining the Pills, lay on the ground, and sighed.
He put the things away and counted. Besides the amount to be handed over to the clan and the Pills he needed to prepare for his upcoming trip, there was still 30% of the Medicinal Ingredients left.
"Not bad, the pill formation rate has increased significantly. As expected, as my control over myself improves, refining these Low Grade Pills is gradually becoming effortless."
Zhao Li went back and handed the Storage Ring to his father, saying, "Father, these are the Pills, take a look. I should also be heading back soon. Master said it's about time for the next stage of cultivation."
Zhao Lingxiao took the Storage Ring, didn't even look at it, and put it aside.
"What are you counting? Your uncle just wants you to be serious and not treat refining Pills like a game. Do you really think he wants that little bit? Just cultivate with Senior Lin without worry, don't worry about us, and listen to Senior Lin more."
Afterward, his parents gave Zhao Li countless instructions and warnings.
Early the next morning, Zhao Li left home and headed towards Danxia Peak.
Walking on the green ancient path again, Zhao Li felt a surge of emotion. In just over a month since he left, he had undergone a dramatic transformation, not just in terms of significant improvement in strength, but also in having someone in his heart...
Returning to the sect, Zhao Li reported to his Master immediately.
"You're back?" Lin Lan sensed that Zhao Li seemed to have undergone a huge change and was secretly surprised. In the end, he could only sigh about his disciple's deep fortune.
"Yes. Teacher, when are we leaving? I'm ready."
Zhao Li replied, feeling a bit impatient in his heart, only hoping he could become stronger faster, the sooner the better.
"Alright, I'm almost ready too. Hmm, let's leave in three days. Go prepare these things." Lin Lan pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement, taking out a list for Zhao Li to prepare.
Zhao Li took it, looked at it, and saw that it was mostly common wilderness survival items. He happily went to prepare.
Three days later, Zhao Li was waiting early in the main hall. Before long, Lin Lan arrived, stepping through the air. He waved his hand and produced a long robe. "Put on this robe. Every morning and evening, use your spiritual energy to trace the patterns on it until this stage of cultivation is complete."
Zhao Li took the robe, feeling its special material. He swept it with his Soul Power and found that his Soul Power immediately became much more scattered and harder to control than before.
Zhao Li understood. This was his 'Heavy Xuan Ruler,' but it was aimed at Soul Power.
Zhao Li put on the robe. It didn't affect his movements much, but his Soul Power was significantly weakened after passing through it.
"Teacher, with this robe on, my senses are much weaker. If I fight, it'll be a big impact."
"Just wear it properly, kid. Treasures that temper Soul Power are extremely rare. Let's go."
Lin Lan smiled, not saying much more, just letting Zhao Li experience it for himself.
Zhao Li followed, heading towards the Myriad Beast Mountain Range once again.
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