Chapter 87

Step by step, Bu Li, though unaware of what exactly had happened, did not let it affect his absorption of the surrounding soul power. After being thirsty for so many years, Bu Li’s body had a vast highway, but only a few ox carts were slowly moving on it. After entering the Henshan Sect and receiving Nie Xinlei’s true soul technique, luxurious sports cars began to appear on this highway. Just looking at them made him feel extremely comfortable.

The phrase "long-desired" seemed to aptly describe Bu Li’s mood.

Absorption, extraction, accumulation, step by step, orderly. Nie Xinlei’s Duanjin Suiyu Gang focused on a sharp approach, and the soul energy absorbed was extremely fierce. If it weren’t for the years of solitude and endurance in Bu Li’s body, he might not have been able to pass this first stage.

Dahei lay on the ground, watching the various changes in Bu Li’s body, sighed, and changed his position to sleep soundly.

In the air, a black shadow revealed no aura. Even Bu Li and Dahei did not notice it. Seeing Bu Li smoothly pass the most difficult stage of Duanjin Suiyu Gang, the person was somewhat surprised.

When Nie Xinlei handed over Duanjin Suiyu Gang to Du Tiansi, he repeatedly warned that the initial step of Duanjin Suiyu Gang was extremely dangerous and required the protection of a powerful master to prevent the absorbed soul power from being too much, too fierce, and the sharp aura from damaging the meridians. Even if one’s life was saved, they would inevitably become a cripple.

Du Tiansi naturally knew this. Seeing Bu Li receive the scroll of Duanjin Suiyu Gang, he sneaked into Bu Li’s room to secretly protect him through the first challenge. However, the scene Du Tiansi imagined, where a novice would be overjoyed to return and practice after obtaining a treasure, did not happen. If it weren’t for Fan Honglei stopping Bu Li, Du Tiansi might have waited for three to five days without Bu Li returning.

Every action and every drink must have a reason. If it weren’t for Fan Honglei guarding the mountain gate and preventing Bu Li from leaving, Bu Li might have started practicing Duanjin Suiyu Gang at the foot of the mountain. Without Du Tiansi’s protection, who knows what could have happened.

Bu Li’s soul power surged, and with each absorption and release, it gradually formed a pattern, but Bu Li still couldn’t control it well, unable to use it at will.

At this moment, a cold and sinister aura suddenly appeared in Bu Li’s small room, carrying a wild and violent energy. Du Tiansi remained silent, his body glowing, and the illusion of an old clam appeared, surrounding him.

“What are you doing here?” In the dark corner, a dark shadow rippled, and a figure gradually became clear. Hu Wu emerged from the darkness.

“So it’s you.” Du Tiansi, seeing Hu Wu, did not hide his own markings, leaning against the roof and speaking. The strange angle and familiar conversation indicated that both were careful not to disturb Bu Li’s cultivation, their soul power only slightly stirring, not fully engaging.

Hu Wu said, “I’ve been protecting this young man for ten years, and you finally figured it out. What do you plan to do?” Clearly, even Hu Wu couldn’t fathom the inexplicable events. Regarding the arrangements of fate, even if ordinary people saw them, what could they do?

“I came to see this young man named Bu Li. I even brought the mountain treasure of the Tiandao Sect for him.” Du Tiansi, hearing Hu Wu’s words, knew that the misunderstanding between them was just a fleeting cloud, easily dispelled with a few words.

“Nonsense.” Hu Wu sneered at Du Tiansi’s words, saying, “A few years ago, I went to the Tiandao Sect to get something. If it weren’t for you, Bu Li wouldn’t have started practicing so late.”

“You came to steal from our Tiandao Sect, and you still have a reason?” Du Tiansi said, his voice coming from the ceiling, sounding a bit strange. The two continued their conversation, while Dahei had already unconsciously hidden in the corner, silent.

“According to your logic, isn’t it all because of Bu Li? Otherwise, why would I have been idle and gone to your Tiandao Sect?” Hu Wu said darkly.

“Who knows.” Du Tiansi replied.

If Bu Li were awake, he would naturally know that Hu Wu’s words were not entirely true. Perhaps he was there to steal, but it might also have been because of the fox spirit marking on Zhang Xitong. These fox spirits were vengeful, and though powerful, they were few in number.

“Why are you doing this?” Hu Wu asked. As he spoke, he didn’t realize he had already been doing it for ten years. However, Hu Wu’s reason for doing this was even stranger, and even if he said it, Du Tiansi wouldn’t believe it.

“Why should I tell you?” Du Tiansi replied. The two old men, who had experienced the vicissitudes of life, were having such a childish conversation, like two children quarreling, which was quite ridiculous.

“Because I can make it so that Bu Li can’t practice anything. I can take Bu Li and leave, never to meet again. You have many people, but I’m just an old man. How dare I provoke you?” Hu Wu put on a ruffian’s face, and who knew if he was telling the truth.

Du Tiansi didn’t continue the childish conversation with Hu Wu but fell silent, considering how much of Hu Wu’s words were true and whether Bu Li should go with Hu Wu. Moreover, an old man? That was too absurd... Thinking of the vast power behind Hu Wu, even Du Tiansi didn’t want to offend him easily. Otherwise, if he stole from the Tiandao Sect, he would be pursued to the ends of the earth, with no end in sight.

In the Divine Legacy Mountains, Bu Li drew his bow and arrow, facing the elder of the Henshan Sect, and his resolute and powerful words echoed in Du Tiansi’s ears: "I have a dream..." Once on Henshan, if anyone, even a hunting pet, was threatened, Bu Li would not hesitate to act, regardless of the consequences. This determination and the deep, unspoken affection for those around him, perhaps called protection, was deeply rooted in Bu Li’s heart.

Sigh, this old man has the upper hand. Du Tiansi finally realized that Hu Wu wasn’t threatening him but stating a fact.

This wasn’t about being weak-willed or indecisive, but about doing everything possible to protect those who needed protection. Du Tiansi found himself increasingly admiring Bu Li. That reckless young man, who would act without hesitation regardless of the situation, seemed to have his own reasons for each act. He was just protecting his own beliefs, not being reckless.

Du Tiansi pondered for a long time, and Hu Wu didn’t rush him, waiting for Du Tiansi to speak. His black cloak seemed to blend into the darkness, making him almost invisible.

“A while ago, I felt a surge of blood and performed a divination.” Du Tiansi finally made up his mind and said.

“Sky Eye Elder, how impressive, how awe-inspiring!” Hu Wu mocked. Du Tiansi’s divination skills were famous, and Hu Wu understood the implications, but he didn’t like Du Tiansi for some reason.

“I only saw a glimpse, of a young man of the Legacy Race standing in a pool of blood, guarding a sealed land bridge, facing a sea of demons.” These words, Du Tiansi and Zhang Zhilan had never mentioned, but today he revealed them to Hu Wu.

Hu Wu sneered, “So, you’re planning to let Bu Li stand in front of the demons for you? Aren’t you ashamed?”

“Is it better to watch the world be destroyed?” Du Tiansi countered.

“When it’s useful, you say these things. What were you thinking when you sold the Legacy Race?” Each of Hu Wu’s words was like a sharp knife, leaving no room for Du Tiansi to save face.

Du Tiansi was momentarily speechless.

“Bu Li has his own destiny; don’t interfere too much.” Hu Wu said softly.

“I will teach him all my skills and make him the strongest in this world.” Du Tiansi spoke clearly, no longer hiding his intentions.

“Do you need to?” Hu Wu looked up at Du Tiansi, who seemed like a speck of dust on the ceiling, and said, “You saw the mist in the Divine Legacy Mountains; it’s all predestined. If you want to do something, just do it. Don’t talk about teaching or not. Is Bu Li even someone you can teach?”

“...” Du Tiansi was truly confused. On the Soul Wave Continent, how many people would beg him to teach them some soul techniques, yet he never had the idea of taking on a disciple. Why, this time, before Bu Li even said anything, did Hu Wu speak so confidently? From Hu Wu’s words, it seemed Bu Li had a higher master. The white mist... Could it be the top-tier荒兽 (wild beast) he encountered when he twisted time and space?

Top-tier was no longer enough to describe the level of that wild beast. Even the strongest on the Soul Wave Continent couldn’t compare.

It must be him! What is his relationship with Hu Wu? What is his relationship with Bu Li? Countless thoughts and questions swirled in Du Tiansi’s mind, and he couldn’t figure it out.

Hu Wu paused, and a dark laugh came from under the black hood. “Since you want to teach Bu Li something, I’ll take a break. I’ll tell you, when you get that page from your Tiandao Sect, give it to Bu Li. He’s not of demon blood, yet you want him to learn demon soul techniques. What are you thinking?”

“Is it the page you tried to steal last time?” Du Tiansi asked.

“Yes, unfortunately, I didn’t steal it. But if you want Bu Li to become stronger, bring it to him.” Hu Wu thought for a moment and laughed, “I’m a poor man, with no soul stones. You’ll have to provide these things in the future. Also, don’t give Bu Li any elixirs.”

“Why?” Du Tiansi was confused. On the Soul Wave Continent, the way to enhance soul techniques was through soul stones and various elixirs. Why couldn’t Bu Li take elixirs?

“The power of elixirs and stones is just a shortcut. True strength is forged in the sea of blood. If you force growth, it might not be a good thing.”

Hu Wu knew his words wouldn’t convince Du Tiansi, so he added, “Regarding elixirs, Bu Li has his own destiny. You must not let him take them.”

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Congratulations to Wang Xiaobo on the birth of his daughter, hey~~~ may she be safe and prosperous.

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