Qi Tian didn't dodge, hugging his head pitifully and pushing the blame onto Zhao Li:
"It's because you keep flicking me all day, making my head ache so much, that's why I keep wanting to sleep. It's all your fault."
Zhao Li wasn't having it:
"Alright, I won't flick you anymore. Can you grow up faster then?"
Qi Tian's head drooped:
"I'm going to tell your wife you're picking on a monkey!"
Zhao Li smiled helplessly. He didn't know if it was because spirit beasts grew slowly, or if breaking through to the Emperor Realm Soul was simply too difficult, or perhaps both. In any case, after ten years, Qi Tian hadn't made much progress. Over a year ago, when Zhao Li touched that Barrier, he had already caught up to it.
Of course, Zhao Li saying the progress wasn't significant was solely in terms of its Realm. In fact, Qi Tian's talent was excellent; he learned everything instantly. If before he only had the soul Realm but could only use a tenth of its power, now he could fully utilize one hundred percent, even one hundred and twenty percent of his strength. Ordinary Half-Saints were no match for it.
Zhao Li didn't tease Qi Tian anymore. He also felt a bit dejected, thinking to himself:
It's a shame, I still can't do anything about that Barrier.
He knew that beyond the Barrier lay the Emperor Realm, but he had no clue how to break through.
As for Qi Tian, the help it provided him in cultivation was now minimal. In the Illusion, he was merely trying to Refine various Artifact Array Talismans according to his understanding of the world. Even if there were mistakes, under the different flow of time, it still had a considerable effect.
Forget it. If worst comes to worst, I can only try to pierce through that Barrier during the transformation when breaking through to Dou Sheng. It's coming soon, it won't be long now.
Zhao Li sensed his Dantian, which was close to perfection. As soon as it was complete, Zhao Li could begin his breakthrough to Dou Sheng. That would be the time he became a truly top-tier expert!
Thinking of this, Zhao Li stopped dwelling on it. If the Emperor Realm Soul were so easy to break through, there wouldn't only be two or three on the entire Continent.
He shifted his attention to another matter and asked Qi Tian:
"Oh right, you just said you were going to complain to Yunsheng. Did she come back?"
As early as two years ago, Ye Yunsheng had truly become a Dou Sheng. Zhao Li didn't know what she was thinking, insisting on going to the Central Plains to take a look and not letting Zhao Li follow. She had handed over all the matters, big and small, of Great Li to Zhao Li.
Zhao Li wholeheartedly agreed. Who was he to refuse when his strength and status were inferior to hers?
Qi Tian shook its little head:
"No, I was just scaring you."
Zhao Li's face darkened, but he didn't argue with Qi Tian, pondering to himself:
If the Imperial Clan doesn't appear, Yunsheng's strength is already enough to roam the Continent freely. It's just...
Zhao Li felt a little worried. Although the Imperial Clan was mostly hidden, he couldn't just rely on luck.
Seeing Zhao Li's expression change, Qi Tian spoke another unpleasant truth:
"Stop thinking about it. You should break through sooner. Otherwise, if she truly encounters danger, you won't be able to do anything."
Zhao Li's face darkened further. He clenched his fists but made no move. It was the truth, and he couldn't refute it.
Stimulated by Qi Tian, Zhao Li, who had intended to come out of seclusion, once again immersed himself in Cultivation. A hint of urgency had been added to his heart.
In the Imperial Advisor's Estate, Dou Qi continuously gathered, almost forming clouds and mist, surging around Zhao Li. As Zhao Li entered meditation, the area once again fell into silence.
*Crack—*
A Jade Token at Zhao Li's waist shattered. He suddenly opened his eyes, waved his large sleeve, put away the Illusion Spirit Stone, and, taking Qi Tian with him, crossed layers of Space, instantly arriving in Great Qian.
"Teacher, is there something urgent?"
Zhao Li appeared before Lin Lan, a little worried, and asked anxiously.
Lin Lan was startled for a moment, then realized, reaching up to rub his forehead, and shook his head with a smile:
"It's nothing. With you two helping out, who in this Eastern Region would dare to provoke the Danyuan Sect?"
Lin Lan paused slightly, also feeling a bit amazed. Even though Zhao Li and Yunsheng weren't high-profile, legends about them still circulated in the Eastern Region.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Li felt relieved, but also couldn't help but feel the necessity of developing a communication tool similar to a mobile phone from his previous life. Otherwise, relying solely on making Spatial Jade Slips was not only troublesome and precious but also consumables.
With my current Equipment Refining level, I should be able to make some simple communication tools, right?
Zhao Li wasn't sure. He forced down the thought in his heart and looked at Lin Lan, his eyes showing confusion:
"That is?"
Lin Lan explained:
"When I brought Yun Shan back to Great Qian, I made an agreement with that Little Guy's Aunt. Ten years later, he would return. Now it's almost time for the agreed upon date. What do you think..."
Lin Lan didn't make the decision directly, seeking Zhao Li's opinion.
Zhao Li understood, nodding:
"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about this. Let me see where that Little Guy is and ask him what he thinks before we discuss anything else."
He released his Soul Power, spreading it out from his body. A hundred li, a thousand li, ten thousand li... Even with Lin Lan's strength to Refine Eighth Grade Six-Colored Pill Lightning, he still didn't detect anything unusual.
As Zhao Li's Cultivation Level increased, his Soul Power had also returned to Simplicity, losing its previous oppressive feel, like a gentle rain nourishing silently.
Soon, Zhao Li found the aura he had left behind and disappeared in a flash. When he reappeared, he had brought back a young man with rosy lips, white teeth, a clear face, and an extraordinary demeanor. It was Yun Shan.
In ten years, Yun Shan's foundation had been laid very well, and he had various abundant resources. A year ago, he successfully condensed a Qi Cyclone and became a Dou Disciple. Then, Zhao Li threw him out. It was the same as before: a protective Barrier with a spiritual imprint, a Spatial Jade Slip, and the rest was up to him to act freely.
"Not bad, you're already a Dou Master. Do you want to go see your Aunt Yun?"
Zhao Li affirmed, getting straight to the point and asking for his opinion.
Yun Shan's eyes lit up, and he asked in surprise,
"Can I?"
When he came to Great Qian from the Jia Ma Empire, he had his memories. Although everyone at Danyuan Sect, whether it was Lin Lan, Zhao Li, or the others, treated him very well, it wasn't the same as when he was at Cloud Mist Sect. In his memory, the image of Yun Yun hadn't blurred; in fact, it had become even clearer due to the distance and the beautification of memory.
Seeing this, Lin Lan stroked his beard and smiled, slowly saying,
"Don't get happy too soon. Your Grandmaster has something to tell you."
He informed Yun Shan about the agreement he had with Yun Yun in the past. No matter what, he would eventually have to choose between the Eastern Region and the Northwestern Region. At least before he reached the Dou Emperor or even Dou Sect cultivation level, the two places were like an insurmountable chasm.
Telling him now would allow him to prepare in advance and give him some time to consider.
Yun Shan's eyes flickered, and he already had an idea in mind.
"Master, please take me back to Aunt Yun's place."
He wanted to be like his senior brother, traveling and exploring outside, becoming his Master's representative on the continent...
Zhao Li seemed to see through Yun Shan's little thoughts and felt pleased.
Since he had taken Yun Shan as a disciple, he would naturally fulfill his responsibilities as a Master. Although most of the foundational work was done by Lin Lan, Zhao Li kept a very close eye on his education. He certainly didn't want to teach a disciple who would fight against the protagonist.
Seeing the anticipation in Yun Shan's eyes, he nodded in agreement.
"In that case, see if there's anything you need to prepare. We'll leave tomorrow. Master, do you want to go see her together?"
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