An Enthusiastic Invitation

The second floor of the inn where Li Qi was staying in Clear Mist City.

Hu Meier sat sideways on the edge of Li Qi's bed, while Li Qi lay on the bed with a table in front of him, on which were many kinds of food, but they did not look very elegant.

After all, there are too many whips.

Hu Meier sat on the edge of the bed and saw that the person had delicate hands and feet, and smooth, fair skin, like a refreshing snow lotus root. She was beautiful and charming.

Her clothes were fragrant and her hair was swaying. Her whispered words could be heard. She was extremely beautiful. She was obviously a super master, but at first glance, she just seemed like a lotus emerging from the water, a bird nestled against a person. She did not feel any danger, but only pitiful and cute.

"I came here today to inquire about your future plans, sir," Hu Meier said.

"Jin Buhuan has been overthrown, and the Jin family's influence has left Clear Mist City. As such, you are naturally an honored guest of our Clear Mist Sect. My sister and I have discussed inviting you to our sect for a couple of days. Although our Clear Mist Sect has some less respectable businesses, our Cultivation Method are legitimate Medical Way, which can help you recover from your injuries." She politely extended the invitation to Li Qi.

As they spoke, a fragrant breeze wafted through the air. Although the beauty before them made no unnecessary movements and spoke with politeness and respect, she exuded a seductive charm, as if she were slightly shy.

Li Qi couldn't help but sigh at this.

These vixens must have some tricks up their sleeves to make their business successful.

He prided himself on his strong willpower, saying he could resist even a rabbit's unconscious cuteness in front of him, but he couldn't quite handle either Hu Xian'er or Hu Meier.

This has nothing to do with inner thoughts; the difference in strength is too great—they're not even in the same league.

This is merely the aura he exudes. If the other party truly intended to use seductive arts on him, Li Qi would not be able to resist even if he died.

By then, his subjective will will be completely irrelevant. His persistence and willpower will be a joke. With just a snap of his fingers, these two will destroy his mind, leaving him unable to do anything but crawl over, even though he can't actually move his lower body.

Fortunately, his Yang Energy was severely depleted and his Fire Qi had been drained, leaving him listless and unable to harbor any evil thoughts. Furthermore, the other party would not deliberately use seductive arts on him. Under these multiple factors, Li Qi finally managed to calm his mind.

Is this a case of turning misfortune into blessing?

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, and for the two seniors. However, I have no intention of staying in Clear Mist City for long. I have been instructed by my master to carry out a mission. Please forgive me," Li Qi said honestly, raising his hand.

"I know that you can't stay long, so I told you to just stay for a couple of days. After all, you are in such a condition that you can't travel for the time being and you need to rest. You will need to rest here for at least ten days before you can set off. But once you get to the sect, my sister and I are both seventh-grade Medical Way, so we have our own ways to help you recover quickly."

"Secondly, we have also prepared generous gifts for this trip. I have heard that your Dragon Steed does not yet have any excellent Cultivation Method. My Clear Mist Sect is also a sect that can barely be considered a demonic sect. We have some collections of Demon Race Cultivation Method, but it is inconvenient to take them out of the sect. However, you are welcome to come and pick them up yourself and choose what you like."

"Finally, sir, do you know... the reward the king promised you is currently hidden in the Clear Mist Sect ~" Hu Meier leaned closer and whispered in Li Qi's ear.

Upon hearing this, Li Qi shuddered.

Of course, the reason for the startle was mainly because the other person exhaled and blew into my ear.

Damn it, those vixens!

Li Qi suppressed his unease and frowned, asking, "At the Clear Mist Sect?"

"Of course, we just need to wait for you to come and pick it up yourself. Before I left, my sister had already prepared the gifts and cleaned the way for you in the sect, just waiting for you to come and visit," Hu Meier said.

Upon hearing this, Li Qi nodded and coughed lightly. "Please step back a bit, senior. Men and women should not touch each other. Please rest assured, senior, once I am able to get out of bed and walk, I will definitely pay you a visit in person!"

"Then my sister and I will open our doors wide and await your arrival, sir." Hu Meier took a few steps back, chuckled softly, and then took her leave.

Li Qi watched the other person leave.

Then we started eating.

Even the most important matters can wait until after dinner, even if it's just eating penis soup.

However, while eating, Li Qi was pondering things.

Jin Buhuan dead, and I have no reason to stay in Clear Mist City anymore, but why does the Clear Mist Sect insist that I go there?

What gifts can't be sent? What matters can't be discussed in person?

Do I really have to go to their door to pick it up myself?

Is there something special about the Clear Mist Sect?

Good news?

Bad thing?

Conspiracy?

I don't know, and I have no way of knowing. There are very few clues, and there's no way to get any useful conclusions. I can only take precautions before going, but I suppose there shouldn't be any danger to my life.

If the other party really wants to kill him, then they can make their move now. No matter what, Li Qi is no match for a seventh-rank opponent, and in fact, even an eighth-rank opponent is unlikely.

Fighting someone of a higher level is simply unrealistic. Each rank represents a different level of existence. The difference between the ninth and eighth ranks is like the difference between the Foundation Establishment Realm and Tribulation Transcending stages—they're not even in the same league.

He pondered these thoughts while stuffing his mouth with foods that, while delicious, were mostly aphrodisiacs.

Although I feel very weak right now.

But I hope nothing bad will happen.

After he finished eating, a warm current surged in his stomach, warming his weak body. Only then did he believe that Shen Shuibi really thought this was a good way to eat.

But what about Shen Shuibi?

Where did the rabbit go? Why hasn't it shown up yet?

Li Qi was somewhat puzzled.

So he clapped his hands and shouted a few times.

But what came in wasn't a rabbit, but Piaoxu.

"Miss Piaoxu, is that you? Where is Miss Shen?" Li Qi asked.

Piaoxu replied, "Mr. Shen was discussing some things with Elder Hu, so he probably didn't hear us. Mr. Li, what do you need? If you need anything, just let me know."

Are Shen Shuibi and Hu Meier discussing something?

Li Qi frowned.

What exactly is the Clear Mist Sect up to?

But there was no need to show these things to Piaoxu, so Li Qi said, "We've finished eating. Piaoxu. Here, take this." Li Qi reached out and picked up the Tang sword by the bedside.

"What is this?" Piaoxu stepped forward and saw the knife in Li Qi's hand.

"This is a military knife produced by the Tang Kingdom, a ninth-grade Law Artifact. It contains a trace of golden Sha Qi, a trace of baleful Soldier's Qi energy. Its power is considered high among ninth-grade weapons. Except for the lack of a self-destruct function, it is no less powerful than your throwing knife," Li Qi said.

"I gave your throwing knife to Jin Buhuan, and it was later destroyed and merged into that golden energy. I can no longer return it to you, so I will use this as compensation."

Piaoxu quickly declined, saying, "Sir, you saved my life! I can never repay your kindness, how could I possibly ask you for compensation? I absolutely cannot accept this."

She already knew the whole story. This disaster was purely caused by the tiger demon and had nothing to do with anyone else. If Li Qi hadn't intervened, she would have been dead by now, and the flying knife would have been snatched away by Jin Buhuan. Therefore, she resolutely refused to accept it.

Li Qi shook his head and said, "Your statement is incorrect. With Jin Buhuan dead, I have saved countless people in Clear Mist City. Should they all pay me a reward?"

"Since I saved their lives, I don't need to repay them, so why should I accept your compensation? Whatever it is, take it."

Piaoxu Xu resolutely refused, declining repeatedly.

Li Qi had no choice but to say, "You are currently in the eye of the storm in Clear Mist City. While the big shots may not care about you, some underlings might be eyeing you and suspecting something is amiss. You are not good at fighting, you don't have any Law Treasure, and you are bound by the inn. How can you possibly survive in this city?"

"If you refuse now, and someone comes to cause trouble for you after we leave, how will you protect Qi Ya?"

Upon hearing this, Piaoxu's expression was conflicted, but she ultimately accepted the military knife.

After accepting the gift, she knelt down with tears in her eyes, repeatedly kowtowing and expressing her gratitude.

Li Qi waved his hand and said, "Don't bother. Your cooking is quite delicious. When we leave, make some extra for us to take on the road. That would be our way of repaying you."

Unable to say anything, Piaoxu had no choice but to leave.

Only Xia Li Qi lying on the bed.

Since I'm just lying here anyway, I might as well keep reading.

He closed his eyes and continued reading, studying Technique Method.

Knowledge is power.

While you're at it, you can also think about how to condense your Primordial Spirit.

Close your eyes, repair your inner world while reading.

And so, time began to slowly pass.

Time always flies when you're reading. Perhaps because she saw that Li Qi hadn't opened his eyes, Piaoxu, who was going to bring him food, just put the food aside and left.

When Li Qi opened his eyes again, it was already late at night, and the food had gone cold.

I was so engrossed in watching that I didn't notice the time.

He was so engrossed in studying that he couldn't tear himself away.

But then, he turned his head and saw Shen Shuibi right beside his bed, staring blankly at him.

The bright moon hangs high outside, its light as clear and pure as dew.

The cool white light spilled onto the floor of the room and onto Li Qi's bed, making the room seem to be shrouded in a slightly hazy pale blue.

The light shining on Shen Shuibi's face made her appear even more elegant and refined.

Yes, Shen Shuibi had quietly sat down by Li Qi's bedside at some point, tilting her head and looking at him.

The moonlight fell, illuminating the room and the two of them—

The fragrance of old osmanthus is cold, the mountains and rivers are reflected in its image, like snow in one's bosom, and the wind is clear and gentle.

Dewdrops, clear and pure, illuminate a myriad of scenes; their light lingers gently, and ripples fill the courtyard with radiance.

The scene was so breathtaking that Li Qi almost doubted he was dreaming. So he remained silent for a moment, quietly admiring the beautiful woman and the stunning scenery that blended together into a picturesque scene.

However, Shen Shuibi, who was never one to know what was going on, saw Li Qi open his eyes.

So she spoke without hesitation, breaking the silence. "Li Qi, I heard from Piaoxu that you called me? What's wrong? Is there something you need?"

It seems she's been waiting for Li Qi to open his eyes...

The dreamlike scene was shattered, and Li Qi felt a pang of regret, wishing he could have sealed Shen Shuibi's mouth so she could have kept quiet for a while.

However, it was just a thought. He quickly regained his composure and replied, "Ah, nothing. I was just asking what Hu Meier wanted to talk to you about?"

"You mean that? She asked me if I was interested in joining the Clear Mist Sect as a guest elder. I said no, and she went on and on about all sorts of random things, which I refused. Then she left. What?" Shen Shuibi tilted her head. "You called me over just to ask this?"

"I see, I understand." Li Qi nodded, then asked, "By the way, what preparations have you made?"

"Me? Didn't I come here to keep you company?" Shen Shuibi asked in confusion. "Of course, I'll do whatever you do."

Shen Shuibi was puzzled. Why would Li Qi ask such a question?

She could have returned to Wushen Mountain long ago, but she came here to accompany Li Qi. Of course, she would go wherever Li Qi went. What kind of arrangements could there be?

The arrangement should be something Li Qi should be doing, after all, this three million miles is Li Qi's path, a trial prepared for Li Qi by Great Shaman.

"Is that so? Then let's take a break. I'll be going to the Clear Mist Sect soon, and then we can continue towards Wushen Mountain, okay?" Li Qi said.

"Okay, as long as you have a plan." Shen Shuibi readily agreed.

"Okay, that's settled then." The brief conversation between the two ended. Li Qi continued to lie there like a corpse, while Shen Shuibi walked out of the room and immersed herself in her own world, lost in thought.

Anyway, it definitely wasn't about Li Qi.

Li Qi was a little annoyed.

Why has the rabbit become increasingly distant lately?

Is it because I'm too familiar with myself? So I've reverted to my old self from when I was in Mount Luofu?

It's possible. She once said that she hadn't uttered a word for hundreds of years. Now that she's becoming more and more familiar with herself, she's becoming more and more relaxed, and as a result, she's naturally reverting to that blank-minded look she had for hundreds of years.

No, I need to find a way to keep things fresh between us, otherwise we'll really just become friends.

Luckily, I was quick-witted and prepared in advance.

Let's recapture the freshness of our first meeting!

Putting aside Li Qi's scheming thoughts, by the next day, Li Qi was finally able to get out of bed.

The body that practices martial arts recovers quickly; after two or three meals, plus some medicine, it basically regains its mobility.

However, this only restores his mobility; his physical injuries do not support him engaging in combat, and his inner world shows almost no signs of recovery, so he can only recuperate slowly.

It can be said that it has absolutely no combat ability.

The first thing Li Qi did after getting out of bed was to prepare to visit the Clear Mist Sect.

But as soon as he opened the door, he was blinded by the light.

The entire lobby of the inn was filled with gifts.

The inn's lobby was packed with dazzling jewels, colorful Ten Thousand Paths, and all sorts of rare and precious items.

Clearly, these are all various forces that have come to visit Li Qi.

Piaoxu had already sorted and arranged the gifts, waiting for Li Qi to handle them himself.

Li Qi felt a headache coming on, so he turned to Piaoxu and said, "Please trouble you to tell these people to take their gifts back. Write down any that they refuse in a notebook, and I will personally deliver them back to them one by one later!"

After saying that, he went out without stopping and headed towards the Clear Mist Sect.

Compared to these things, the Clear Mist Sect was more worthy of his effort and time.