As Lu Beixue left, the otion finally came to a temporary end. Only Wang Dafu remai the se, somewhat involved iter.

  Wang Dafu enjoyed making friends and was familiar with many outer disciples. Naturally, many disciples approached him to chat and gather information.

  "Wang Dafu, I heard you moved to the inner area yesterday. gratutions!"

  "Hahaha, just luck, just luck," Wang Dafu replied with a smile.

  "Ah, when I first met you, Wang Dafu, I knew you were destined freat fortune," another disciple fttered.

  "Hahaha, you're too kind," Wang Dafu thhly ehe atmosphere, even though many were just paying lip service.

  After some fttery, someone finally got to the point.

  "By the way, Wang Dao panion, you seem to know that young man just now. Who is he?"

  Wang Dafu patted his belly, assuming an air of wisdom. "Him? That's Li Qinghai Dao panion, closely ected with Elder Jian Jiu."

  The disciples were shocked. "So he's associated with the righteous Elder Jian Jiu. No wonder his character is so noble."

  Wang Dafu snorted lightly, "Of course, Li Qinghai Dao panion's character is beyond doubt. Every time I'm with him, I feel ashamed of myself."

  While praising Li Qinghai, Wang Dafu was also subtly letting everyone know about his close retionship with Li Qinghai, implying they ofteime together. As expected, upon hearing this, many people looked at Wang Dafu with newfound respect.

  "Wang Dao panion, why did I see Li Qinghai Dao panion looking so serious and unhappy when he left?"

  "Yes, I was also puzzled. Why wasn't Li Qinghai Dao panion happy to have survived? Does he wish for death?"

  Faced with everyone's fusion, Wang Dafu's eyes darted around, quickly ing up with an expnation. He wore a look of disappoi. "You all still don't uand, do you?"

  Everyone was bewildered.

  What should they uand?

  Wang Dafu sighed lightly, "As, Li Qinghai Dao panion looked so serious and unhappy because, throughout this whole affair, not a single person stood up. He withe ess of the world and couldn't hide his sorrow."

  At that moment, all the disciples unsciously lowered their heads in shame and embarrassment.

  What a passionate Li Qinghai!

  Seeing this, Wang Dafu breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he had successfully muddled through. I'm so wise. If Junior Brother Li finds out, he'll surely thank me.

  "As, take care of yourselves!" Wang Dafu sighed, shook his head, a. He walked a few steps, then hurriedly quied his pace, sneaking away, afraid he might slip up and reveal his true self.

  Meanwhile, Li Qinghai returo the Green Bamboo Residence. On his way back, he kept soling himself. It's okay, failure is the mother of success. A small failure 't defeat the future Heavenly Emperor. Dying isn't easy; there are still many great opportunities waiting for me.

  Ba his small wooden house, Li Qinghai was no longer upset. On the trary, he was filled with renewed determinatio by the table, resting his on his hand, reviewing what had just happened. He o figure out where things went wrong, preventing his death.

  As he pondered, he suddenly remembered he had fotten to read the Book of Good Fortune earlier. So he took a look.

  [You faced a Foundatioablishment cultivator and uedly survived. It's a miracle.]

  [Your presenadvertently saved a future iial figure in the cultivation world.]

  [Your cycle of fortune has ged.]

  [In your reination, you will receive fortune, bee a child of destiny, and avoid misfortune.]

  An iial figure? Lu Beixue? Impossible. Isn't that beauty's aptitude quite poor? No matter, it has nothing to do with me. The most important thing is that I've gained another fortune. Avoiding misfortune. Looks like another protagonist's exclusive halo.

  Die! I must die!!

  Just as Li Qinghai was feeling agitated, a voice came from outside.

  "Li Dao panion."

  This voice, it seemed to be Lu Beixue?

  Li Qinghai always kept his distance from women, especially beautiful ones, because he knew love was a stumbling blo his path to cultivation. If he fell for someone, he might not want to die. Such a thing must never happen.

  So Li Qinghai inally po pretend he hadn't heard. However, after reading the Book of Good Fortune's description, he became curious about Lu Beixue and wao see what was so special about her.

  Li Qinghai stepped out of the wooden house, walked to the fence, and opehe gate. Before him stood Lu Beixue, her graceful figure poised elegantly.

  It was worth mentioning that Li Qinghai's yard nted with spiritual herbs, and the entire Green Bamboo Residence was automatically protected by a formation, with a transparent shield c it. Lu Beixue coulder, so they talked through the shield.

  "Thank you, Li Dao panion, for stepping forward earlier," Lu Beixue expressed her gratitude.

  "You're wele, it was nothing."

  Then, Lu Beixue took out a bottle of elixirs from her sleeve. "Please accept this, Li Dao panion."

  "What is this?" Li Qinghai asked.

  "Ihe bottle is a Qi densing Elixir. Please accept it."

  Li Qinghai shook his head repeatedly. "It's too valuable, I 't accept it."

  Li Qinghai didn't want it. As a mortal, it was already hard enough to die. If he successfully densed Qi and became a Qi Refining cultivator, wouldn't it be even harder to die?

  Seeing Li Qinghai refuse, Lu Beixue couldn't hide her admiration for him. For an outer disciple who hadn't yet densed Qi, a Qi densing Elixir could save them months of farming time. Su important elixir, yet Li Qinghai was indifferent.

  But Lu Beixue didn't like owing favors. Moreover, she had a good impression of Li Qinghai and hoped he could dense Qi soon. So, she was determio give him the elixir.

  "Li Dao panion, I know your nature. You helped me without ulterior motives. But the Qi densing Elixir represents my gratitude. Please accept it," Lu Beixue said sincerely.

  "…"

  Li Qinghai's mouth twitched slightly. What do you know…

  "Lu Dao panion, I… really 't accept it."

  "If Li Dao panio accept it, I'll stand here and not leave until you do."

  "…"

  Li Qinghai almost spat blood in frustration. You cold and proud Lu Beixue, res to such tactics.

  Stand if you want, don't leave if you don't want to.

  I, Li Qinghai, won't indulge you just because you're a beauty.

  With a heart of stone, Li Qinghai took a step bad closed the gate.

  "???"

  Lu Beixue stared at the closed gate, her lips parted, momentarily speechless.