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True Man Su saw that Li Ye was listening intently and breathed a sigh of relief.

—— Actually, there were things she didn't say. Wei Qingye's Qi fortune was indeed peculiar, seemingly causing him to suffer, yet bringing benefits to others.

Li Ye, by helping him, earned some merit and collected quite a bit of that unique ink.

True Man Wei, though losing considerable essence blood, could experience the intertwining of death and life Qi, as well as insights from the spiritual power of Jianmu.

This is why Wei Qingye was in the powerful Celestial Vein Sword Mountain sect; if he were in the Demon Path, he might have been completely exploited.

Is this also a form of Qi fortune?

She thought of reporting to the sect, so the brothers responsible for intelligence could pay attention to this Sword Cultivator.

About half a cup of tea's time later.

True Man Wei emerged from the door of death Qi, holding a jade bottle containing a soul, while casually dispersing the remnants of death Qi.

As the death Qi and the power of the Soul-Saving Bamboo completely vanished, Wei Qingye soon awoke.

Looking at his brother, who hadn't spoken a word to him yet looked pale-faced, and the jade bottle handed to him, he instantly understood what had transpired.

...

Li Ye watched Wei Qingye drinking heavily, his tear stains still fresh, and sighed slightly — this guy remained silent in front of two True Men.

Yet, turning around, he sought Li Ye out to drink.

Drinking while crying.

A Sword Cultivator shedding tears; this is indeed a rare spectacle.

"What are your plans for the future?" Li Ye considered for a moment and swapped the flaming Spirit Wine brought by Wei Qingye for the Peach Blossom Wine he infused with Spirit Honey.

Wei Qingye took the cup and drank it down, his tone still clear: "This time, I was wrong. I'll return to train in the Sword Tomb to obtain the Spirit Medicine needed to restore my brother's lost essence blood."

His words were indeed reasonable.

If this guy were merely drinking and crying uncontrollably, Li Ye would likely soon have politely sent him away.

"Actually, we were not very familiar before, but now I feel you have some sense of responsibility."

"Don't blame me for being nosy."

Li Ye asked with curiosity: "Compared to loose cultivators, we have many opportunities to make mistakes, but the premise is to inform the senior members of the sect in advance.

Wanting to nurture your junior disciple's soul, sending it to reincarnate around Celestial Vein Sword Mountain, there's nothing wrong with that. Why are you unwilling to inform the sect seniors in advance?"

Wei Qingye poured another cup and drank it down, then replied: "Ultimately, it's a spirit plant from the Demon Path. I'm worried the senior brothers won't permit it."

"..."

It's actually understandable.

Celestial Vein Sword Mountain is a renowned righteous sect and is frequently at odds with the Demon Path.

It's said nearly every Sword Cultivator True Man has claimed multiple lives of demonic cultivators, several times their own cultivation level.

This illustrates how fierce the struggle is.

While staying at Four Seasons Sect, Li Ye read various texts and knew Four Seasons Sect also researched Demon Path spirit plants, so he wasn't particularly concerned about this aspect.

But Wei Qingye probably couldn't quite come to terms.

"Sigh."

Thinking of how True Man Wei specially conveyed a message asking him to help enlighten Wei Qingye before leaving, Li Ye realized this guy was indeed fortunate to have such a True Man watching over him.

"Law is neither good nor evil." Li Ye consoled him: "Yang Ke Dao You is already a standout among Sword Cultivators; are you really afraid you can't control these things?

Moreover, with sect elders always there to guide you, what is there to worry about?"

This advice, coming from a peer like Li Ye, worked much better than if delivered by his sect elders.

A flash of understanding emerged in Wei Qingye's eyes, and he seemed to break free from some chains.

A smile appeared on his face: "Brother Li's words are indeed correct; I don't have much to offer as gratitude, except for a Soul-Saving Bamboo seedling."

He handed a jade box and a small sword to Li Ye.

Then, he picked up the wine jar from which Li Ye poured the wine, and gulped it down freely, allowing the Peach Blossom Wine to flow down his neck.

Just as Li Ye feared he might break his wine jar, the man gently placed it on the table, clasped his fists toward Li Ye, and said:

"I must return to rectify my mistakes."

"In the future, should Brother Li have needs, merely release this spirit sword, and I will go through any obstacles to meet you!"

After saying this, he strode away.

Li Ye could clearly feel the liberating ripples of spiritual power on Wei Qingye's body, murmuring to himself:

"A few words resolved the heart's knot; this brother is really no ordinary person."

He glanced at the jade box and the small sword on the table.

"This becomes my network of contacts; doing good deeds truly feels rewarding."

Collecting those two items, he instructed the Transporting Locust Spirit and quickly returned to the Steward Hall, where a Xuan Turtle Race messenger awaited.

...

A cup of tea later.

Li Ye, smiling, took a jade box and returned to his Cave Mansion with five Xuan Turtle Race children carrying turtle shells.

Though appearing seven to eight years old, they were articulate and extremely polite.

He led the children to a newly built courtyard, surrounded by a carefully arranged array that prevented Divine Sense from scanning outward.

Though this was a task, he couldn't let these Xuan Turtles casually observe his Cave Mansion, his private domain.

"Stay here."

"I'll fetch something."

After instructing the young Xuan Turtles, he found the Earth Turtle carrying a gourd running around.

That rascal lived comfortably, constantly nestling in the Cave Mansion to secretly raise baby turtles.

In its leisure time, it ambled throughout the Cave Mansion, exploring every corner.

However, it cared little for its progeny.

If not for Li Ye's regular Divine Sense surveys and Beaver patrols, many Gourd Spirit Turtles might have been trapped underground.

Upon finding it, Li Ye encountered it crawling slowly from its hole with a gourd, having indulged in some mystical activity.

"..."

"Give me your gourd oil."

Li Ye extended his hand: "I know you produce this oil; it's what you use to molt."

After agreeing to cooperate with the Xuan Turtles, Li Ye thoroughly investigated the molting process, discovering it involved oil released by the Earth Turtle.

He was well-prepared.

The Earth Turtle glanced at Li Ye leisurely, shook its body, then sprayed a stream of pale yellow oil, which the prepared Li Ye captured with his hand.

Li Ye then took the gourd oil back to the courtyard and handed it to the eagerly waiting Xuan Turtles.

The Xuan Turtles, aware of its assistance, nearly raced to shed their shells using the oil.

Li Ye intended to look away, but the Xuan Turtles assured it wasn't necessary.

Thus, he watched briefly.

Initially, he thought Xuan Turtle molting would be mysterious, but saw them tugging at each other's shells before pulling them off forcibly.

The shells peeled like skin from their backs, leaving them shorter, resembling Human Race children in every way.

The Xuan Turtle children erupted with ecstatic cries.

"Off it goes!"

"Your shell is quite soft."

"This oil is truly magical!"

They chattered and played with the shells as if with toys.

"..."

Watching this scene, Li Ye pondered deeply, looking at the jubilant young Xuan Turtles, then the shells discarded.

Shouldn't the shells include rib cages and organs?

He was confused.

Yet, realizing it might delve into Xuan Turtle secrets, he chose not to question further.

Thus, he calmly sent the Xuan Turtles away and stored the shells.

The shells are precious; ground into powder and mixed into soil, they serve as excellent spiritual power fertilizer.

Also, the Xuan Turtles gave him Earth Vein Spirit Milk, which replenishes primordial Qi.

It may not be needed now, but increases his collection and reserve, for eventual use.

True strength lies in preparedness when needed.

After organizing these things, he proceeded to his duties.

With trivial tasks nearly settled, he began preparing to expand his cultivation operations.