Thanks to My Enemy, I Become Immortal Emperor - Chapter 44

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The journey back was uneventful.

Liu Shunyi and Ji Suying swiftly returned to the Qinglian Sect.

However, Elder Qing Teng had arrived earlier.

They did not encounter him at the sect entrance.

Regarding the celestial marriage matter:

Ji Suying didn’t bring it up,
and neither did Liu Shunyi.

It was as if nothing had happened.

Ji Suying resumed her usual demeanor towards him,

though subtly infused with a hint of something different.
Indescribable yet noticeable.

Worth mentioning is that upon their return to the Qinglian Sect,

Ye Yan received considerable attention.

After all, he had successfully risen from being just another Outer Sect disciple.

A group of elders showered him with praise and generously bestowed gifts.

Naturally,

these gifts were intended for Ye Yan,

but everyone knew they were also courting favor with Hidden Sword Peak.

Liu Shunyi’s tenure at Hidden Sword Peak was relatively short,

Liu Shunyi couldn’t quite comprehend why Hidden Sword Peak held such prominence within the Qinglian Sect.

However, none of this mattered to him personally.

Liu Shunyi remained the same Liu Shunyi.

Due to concealing his cultivation base,

among the Outer Sect disciples,

he was virtually inconspicuous.

And so, Liu Shunyi returned to his laid-back lifestyle once more.

Naturally,

everyone on Hidden Sword Peak still treated Liu Shunyi with great respect.

After all, he was a Third Rank Alchemist of Hidden Sword Peak.

Whenever anyone encountered him, they would offer their greetings.

In turn, Liu Shunyi always displayed remarkable affability,

appearing as a quintessential good-natured individual.

During his leisure time,

Liu Shunyi chose to simply relax and take it easy.

There were no pressing concerns, as

Hidden Sword Peak had ample Medicine Pills.

Nor did they lack Spirit Stones.

As for cultivation,

it posed a bit of a headache for Liu Shunyi.

He had reached the peak of Late Stage Foundation Establishment,

yet there seemed to be no way to further advance他妈的。

Upon returning to his quarters, Liu Shunyi sent someone to inquire at the Scripture Pavilion for any relevant information. However, their search yielded no clues.

“What’s going on with my cultivation base?” Liu Shunyi pondered, lying restlessly in his recliner.

Suddenly, Ji Suying appeared before him, causing quite a surprise.

“Must you always be so elusive and unpredictable?”

Ji Suying smiled. “Can’t help it; with such a high cultivation base, elusiveness comes naturally!”

Liu Shunyi remained silent for a moment before asking, “Senior Sister, did you need something from me?”

He rose from the recliner, but Ji Suying promptly took his place, casually grabbing some spirit fruits from the table to munch on.

“You know Shi Changxin, right?” she began.

Liu Shunyi nodded. “Isn’t he the City Lord of Kangzhuang City?”

Ji Suying affirmed with a nod. “Actually, while you were inside the secret realm, I kept a close eye on Shi Changxin.”

“That fellow was following our flying boat even before you entered the secret realm!”

Liu Shunyi’s hair stood on end. “Was it directed towards me?”

Ji Suying shook her head. “No, strictly speaking, it was aimed at this!” She nonchalantly tossed the Blood Puppet Master’s Storage Bag onto the table.

Liu Shunyi fell silent, contemplating the situation.

Ji Suying continued, “Unfortunately, soon there will be a major competition among several sects’ Inner Sect disciples, which I must attend.”

“During my absence, try not to venture out too much.”

“And there’s something even more terrifying – Shi Changxin’s cultivation base may have already reached the Nascent Soul Stage. Once at that level, his status drastically changes.”

“In short, while I’m away, if Shi Changxin demands an Outer Sect disciple from the sect, they likely won’t risk offending a Nascent Soul elder just for an Outer Sect member.”

Liu Shunyi began sweating profusely.

“What should we do?”

Ji Suying placed the fruit pit on the nearby table and then smiled, “Enter Hidden Sword Peak’s trial by fire. Complete it, and you’ll be promoted to the Inner Sect!”

Liu Shunyi shook his head.

“That’s unnecessary!”

He looked intently at Ji Suying and sighed.

“Becoming an Inner Sect disciple conflicts with our previous agreement. So, tell me, Senior Sister, do you have another solution?”

Ji Suying snapped her fingers.

“Clever boy.”

“I do have a foolproof plan, but I can’t act without some incentive.” As she spoke, Ji Suying subtly gestured towards Liu Shunyi with a finger curl, hinting for a favor or reward.

Liu Shunyi, speechless, handed over a Storage Bag directly.

“And it includes the Foxfire Vine you’ve been seeking!” Ji Suying glanced inside the Storage Bag.

Despite her status as the Eldest Senior Sister of Hidden Sword Peak, she couldn’t help but be astonished by its contents.

“You… just what did you accomplish in that secret realm? How did you acquire so many valuable items?”

Liu Shunyi smiled. “I stumbled upon some minor opportunities!”

Ji Suying rolled her eyes.

In the end, she only took the Foxfire Vine, leaving everything else untouched.

“Keep these for yourself. Focus on enhancing your cultivation base. Alright, I’m off now. As for Shi Changxin, consider him dealt with.”

Liu Shunyi hastily waved his hand. “No, no, no! Don’t kill him, just teach him a lesson so he won’t bother me again!”

Taken aback, Ji Suying’s expression turned serious. “Shunyi, in the cultivation world, this kind of kindness is seen as foolishness!”

Feeling somewhat awkward, Liu Shunyi conceded. “Alright, then!”

Seeing Liu Shunyi’s discomfort, Ji Suying shook her head sympathetically.

“You must understand, if Shi Changxin had the upper hand, he wouldn’t show any mercy to you. In the future, curb such excessive kindness; it could lead to trouble sooner or later!”

Liu Shunyi bowed respectfully. “I understand, Senior Sister!”

In reality,

Liu Shunyi felt somewhat regretful.

It wasn’t about being genuinely kind-hearted. The truth was, Shi Changxin’s name on the Grand Dao Golden Book had turned pink.

Losing such an enemy to death was truly unfortunate.

However, Liu Shunyi couldn’t reveal his true thoughts. He could only inwardly plead:

“Shi Changxin, for fuck’s sake, run faster!”

But just as Ji Suying was about to leave, Liu Shunyi hastily stopped her.

“Senior Sister, please wait!”

Ji Suying looked at him with confusion.

Liu Shunyi quickly explained how his cultivation base seemed stuck at the peak of Late Stage Foundation Establishment.

Upon hearing this, Ji Suying was initially shocked by Liu Shunyi’s rapid cultivation advancement. Then she smiled.

“The reason you can’t progress further is that your cultivation has advanced too swiftly.”

“Lacking depth and experience, your foundation has become unstable!”

“To continue breaking through, you need more practical training.”

Liu Shunyi scratched his head.

“But my foundation shouldn’t be unstable!”

Ji Suying shook her head.

“An unstable foundation and a shallow foundation are different concepts. An unstable foundation occurs during the Foundation Establishment stage if it gets compromised; the risks grow greater as you advance in cultivation.”

“Your unstable foundation stems from rapid cultivation, akin to filling a bag with grain. It may appear full, but by shaking it and allowing the grains to settle, you’d realize there’s still room for half a bag more.”

“That’s precisely your current situation.”

“Of course, if you prefer not to seek external experiences, focusing on daily self-cultivation can gradually solidify your cultivation base, albeit at a slower pace!”

Liu Shunyi nodded.

“Many thanks, Senior Sister, for clarifying this!”

Ji Suying acknowledged him with a nod.

“I’ll take my leave now!”