Outside the Secret Realm, atop the verdant mountain peaks shrouded in white clouds, a breeze gently caressed the faces of the people. As they watched the door of the Secret Realm gradually close, they were momentarily lost for words.

"Since I've obtained the wine I wanted, I won't keep you company here anymore. Do visit Fuchao City when you have the time, there's plenty of good wine to go around."

Zhou Zuixi swayed the nearly empty jug of milky white Spiritual Wine in his hand, bidding farewell to Liang Yi and the others with a blurred, drunken gaze.

Despite such a demeanor, neither Liang Yi nor Su Youyi and the others would think that Zhou Zuixi's words were mere empty talk, as his clarity and intoxication were inherently intertwined.

"Definitely next time!"

Liang Yi nodded slowly, sincerely uttering these four words.

It was precisely this earnest speech and genuine expression that made Zhou Zuixi subconsciously feel that Liang Yi was truly taking this matter to heart. Thus, he secretly decided that the next time Liang Yi visited, he would offer the best Spiritual Wine.

Zhou Zuixi left swiftly; too much awaited his attention, and with Bright Moon Edge and the white clouds already secured, coupled with his full-powered battle, his cultivation was set to make significant gains once he secluded himself.

With this in mind, should his royal brother stubbornly attempt to force the throne upon him, he could even resist by force!

"What about the two of you?"

After securing the Secret Realm Key handed over by the Qingqiu elder into his backpack, Liang Yi turned to Liu Rouxin and Xue Youyou beside him.

Arriving alone but leaving with two people, one wonders what Elder Xu Yi might think...

"We both need to return to Blood Control Sect first. A lot has happened this time, and we must report back to our master," said Liu Rouxin with a serious expression.

It wasn't just about matters concerning Xue Youyou, but also about the Cultivation Technique created by the Elder of the Blood Book.

The inheritance Cultivation Technique of the Blood Control Sect was originally created by the first Sect Leader, who, guided by the characteristics of the Blood Demon and his own ideas and designs, crafted it with a startlingly brilliant talent.

While the revised version now lacks certain shortcomings, making it more suitable for more disciples of the Blood Control Sect to practice, its power and mystique have diminished, which has been a source of headache for the recent generations of Sect Leaders.

But when Liu Rouxin obtained the "Blood Demon Slaying Scripture" created by the Elder of the Blood Book, she instinctively compared it with the "Blood Imperial Scripture" she was currently practicing.

The results of the comparison shocked Liu Rouxin! The two techniques showed startling similarities in some aspects.

The Elder of the Blood Book had mostly worked alone, painfully delving into research, and although having ample time and insight to continuously perfect it, the Cultivation Technique still required further refinement by subsequent generations.

In contrast, the Cultivation Technique of the Blood Control Sect was the result of untold efforts by numerous Sect Leaders, with expended effort no less significant than that of the Elder of the Blood Book. And due to collective wisdom, its refinement exceeded that of the Blood Demon Slaying Scripture.

Liu Rouxin had a premonition that the key to her master's lifelong desire to further refine the Blood Imperial Scripture and restore its original mystique without defects could potentially lie within the Blood Demon Slaying Scripture.

She might not be able to show this scripture to her master, but she could still provide some insights on the side.

Moreover, due to their similarities, even if Liu Rouxin directly switched to practicing the Blood Demon Slaying Scripture, her cultivation would not suffer. In the near future, once she had fully mastered the Blood Demon Slaying Scripture, she could even use the Blood Imperial Scripture to further refine it.

Xue Youyou, having also read the Blood Imperial Scripture, naturally recognized this issue and naturally would not conceal the Blood Demon Slaying Scripture.

"In that case, we won't see you off."

Seeing that the two indeed had matters to attend to, Liang Yi did not persist and bid them goodbye with a smile.

"You're always welcome to visit the Taoist Sect. I believe Elder Ju would be very happy."

"Hehe."

Liu Rouxin and Elder Ju exchanged glances, turning their heads and scoffing in unison.

Unlike Zhou Zuixi, who always carried with him a Transmission Array that could send him directly back to the Xuanzhou Immortal Dynasty's territory in a safe state,

Liu Rouxin needed to first travel to the Medicine Capital and use their Transmission Array to return to the Blood Control Sect.

"Are you heading to Purple Cloud Sect now, elder?"

Liang Yi's last gaze was towards Qingqiu Mingli, asking somewhat tentatively.

Liang Yi plans to accept the invitation from Little Bamboo House and pay a visit to its headquarters, not intending to take too many people with him.

"Um, I plan to deal with the matters regarding Spiritual Thoughts first, then go to Purple Cloud Sect to understand the changes in the world, and quietly wait for the reincarnation of Spiritual Thoughts to mature before accepting them as a disciple."

Qingqiu Mingli nodded and simply informed Liang Yi of her plans.

"I will take up a guest elder position at Purple Cloud Sect and find a secluded place to reside. I will be there to help if needed."

"I will take Yue Bai back first, and as for the Immortal Elms, I will plant them where I live, is that alright?"

Qingqiu Mingli is not foolish; she sees through Liang Yi's intentions clearly.

But Liang Yi did not hide his intentions, leaving the choice to her.

Considering this, Qingqiu Mingli, who is not ungrateful, knows that Yue Bai is a legacy of Qingqiu and shares a close bond with Liang Yi, so naturally, she will teach with care.

For the Immortal Elms, as long as she stays around them, there is no need to monopolize such Divine Artifacts directly, so she might as well follow the advice of the Blood Book and plant them within the sect.

"No problem, these can be discussed directly with Elder Zi. If there is a need for Purple Cloud Sect's help, just go find Elder Zi."

Liang Yi smiled, knowing the ease of communicating with a clever person, and the mutual comfort brought by reciprocal kindness.

"Then I'll trouble Sister Yuqing to take Senior Qingqiu back to Purple Cloud Sect. I need to take my junior sister and Old Ju to Little Bamboo House next."

Liang Yi glanced apologetically at Zhou Yuqing.

Having a Great Cultivator of the Eighth Realm always guarding him is not something he could face, and it's a good reason to have Sister Yuqing return, also enabling her to check on their teacher's mother.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist."

Qingqiu Mingli smiled kindly at Zhou Yuqing. Being fellow female cultivators and considering Zhou Yuqing's control over the Vermilion Bird, a Divine Beast of the Demon Clan, Qingqiu Mingli of the Qingqiu lineage held good feelings toward Zhou Yuqing.

"No worries."

Zhou Yuqing returned the smile.

Even if Liang Yi had not mentioned it, she would have suggested this, as she indeed needed to undergo a retreat, especially after her significant gain from the battle with Bai Sheng.

Qingqiu Mingli and Zhou Yuqing, both Great Cultivators of the Eighth Realm, could travel faster than using a Transmission Array. When they came, bringing a group of juniors prevented them from traveling at full speed, but now that they only needed to bring Yue Bai, there were no concerns.

"Brother! Sister Youyi!"

Yue Bai, with tears streaming down her face, looked at Liang Yi and Su Youyi, rushing into Liang Yi's arms. They had just met not long ago, and she really didn't want to part with them.

Sniffing the scent from Liang Yi, it was the scent she missed the most during her time in the Ten Thousand Miles Mountain.

"You're so big now, yet you still cry like a little child..."

Feeling the moisture on his chest, Liang Yi smiled helplessly, wiping the tears from the corner of the little fox's eyes with his hand.

"It won't take long for me and your senior brother to return, little Yue Bai must be good, listen to senior Qingqiu and learn your skills well."

Su Youyi squatted beside Yue Bai, her gaze affectionate and her voice gentle as she comforted, continuously petting the little fox's back.

With a heavy heart, Yue Bai's tail almost drooped to the ground; when she looked up again, her eyes had turned red.

"Um, Yue Bai will definitely listen to Aunt Mingli, and will patiently wait for Sister Youyi and Brother to come back."

Yue Bai knew this was unavoidable, sniffled and then voluntarily released her arms, stepping back a few steps, her tail perked up again, and she looked determinedly at Liang Yi and Su Youyi.

"Well, we are leaving, take care."

Qingqiu Mingli affectionately patted the little fox's head, took her hand, and bid farewell to Liang Yi and the others.

"Um! Send my regards to Elder Zi."

Liang Yi nodded, and alongside his junior sister and Old Ju, watched the three figures soar into the sky and disappear in the blink of an eye.

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