Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 2106 1523: Prey

But what Li Zhirui did not know was that although Qing Siʼs injuries did not fundamentally harm him, they were not in a good condition.

Even after breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm, his Spiritual Soul still appeared withered and weak, clearly indicating that the injuries were very severe.

Not to mention, the injuries were not on the physical body, but on the more important and fragile Spiritual Soul, making the difficulty of treatment significantly higher.

Moreover, this was not an injury that could heal quickly; it required slow treatment and recovery.

Therefore, after Qing Si stabilized his Realm and managed his injuries, as long as he did not use too much force, putting too much pressure on the Spiritual Soul, it wouldnʼt lead to further deterioration, and he ended this closed retreat.

”So youʼre coming out this quickly?”

Seeing this, Li Zhirui couldnʼt help but frown and said sternly, ”Your injuries havenʼt healed. Why are you in such a hurry to come out?”

”Jiu, Iʼm already fine.” Qing Si replied stubbornly.

But in his current state, he did not look fine at all.

”You look far from fine in this condition, donʼt you think?”

Qing Siʼs pale face and declining aura suggested weakness, looking as if a gust of wind might blow him over. How could he be okay?!

Though he wasnʼt a Medical Cultivator, Li Zhirui, being well-versed in the Tao of Alchemy, had some experience with injuries and quickly determined that Qing Siʼs injuries were internal, with the root cause lying in the Spiritual Soul!

Thinking of this, Li Zhiruiʼs frown deepened.

Everyone knows that even the slightest injury to the Spiritual Soul can be alarming, let alone such severe injury!

Who knows what went wrong with Qing Siʼs mental state that a single Earth Immortal Heart Demon Tribulation left him in such a plight.

If he doesnʼt resolve the issues in his mental state, how will he face the Heart Demon Tribulation next time?!

Li Zhirui wanted to offer some advice, but just as he was about to speak, seeing Qing Siʼs bloodless face, he couldnʼt bring himself to say it.

”Jiu...”

Seeing that he was about to argue, Li Zhirui immediately waved his hand to interrupt, saying, ”Donʼt say anymore. Whatʼs most important now is to heal your injuries well. Donʼt worry about anything else!”

He was aware of why Qing Si ended his retreat early; it was just that he felt it would waste too much time, delaying his cultivation, leading to such a foolish decision.

”Donʼt think that your recuperation will delay my cultivation. I have just broken through to Profound Immortal, with little improvement in Cultivation and Realm; it also requires time to accumulate slowly.”

To avoid making him overly worried, Li Zhirui thought such things should be made clear, and immediately shared what he wanted to say to reassure him, preventing overthinking that might hinder his recovery.

”Jiu, really, Iʼm fine now!”

Yet, Qing Si remained unwilling to linger in this place, anxious to persuade the other, but unable to think of a good way, pacing back and forth.

Soon, he thought of a perfect plan, where he could heal without affecting Li Zhiruiʼs cultivation due to long stays: ”Jiu, I can retreat and heal in your Personal Space, this way it wonʼt delay your cultivation.”

Thatʼs right!

Li Zhirui suddenly remembered—how could he have forgotten he had a Personal Space!

”If thatʼs the case, then just go directly into the space.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the figures of the two disappeared into the Void Chaos.

”Jiu, why did you come in too?”

Qing Si was surprised, thinking he was worried for him, and quickly said, ”Jiu, rest assured, I wonʼt joke with my own body—I certainly donʼt want to stay in the Earth Immortal Realm all my life.”

”I followed you in not because of that, but because I thought to help you refine some Pills to treat the Spiritual Soul, to avoid leaving any hidden dangers.”

Qing Si was moved, Jiu truly treated him well!

Risking Dao violations initially, and now exerting effort over his injuries.

”Jiu, I will repay you with everything I have if you ever need anything in the future!”

Li Zhirui just waved his hand nonchalantly, saying, ”The best way to repay me is to recover quickly and join me in training in The Void.”

Despite his countless years of cultivating, having fostered a Dao Heart that endures solitude, he sometimes wished for someone to talk to.

Humans are inherently social beings; this is a nature rooted in the bloodline.

While some can overcome nature, Li Zhirui does not wish to—he hopes for companionship on the path to the Great Tao, rather than walking it alone.

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Speaking of which!

For Li Zhirui, Pill refining is no longer an issue, for whatever Pill Recipe he possesses, he can refine if he has the Spiritual Objects.

Then applying the Purification Principle, he can remove the Pill Poison and impurities, raising the Pillʼs Grade to top-grade!

This series of operations takes barely any time.

”These bottles contain Pills to treat and nurture the Spiritual Soul. After taking them, remember which works best for you, so when I enter again, I can refine more accordingly.”

Before leaving the space, Li Zhirui specifically reminded him.

”Thank you, Jiu!”

Qing Si nearly lost track of how many times he had said these four words over just a few days.