After reaching the Body Refining Seventh Layer, Li Qingyuan secretly emerged from seclusion once again and silently left the family.
"For an ordinary Qi Condensation Tenth Layer cultivator with a Three-Element Spirit Root, refining three drops of Thousand-Year Spirit Milk to cleanse and temper their spiritual power, expel pill toxins, and simultaneously raise their cultivation to Qi Condensation Tenth Layer Perfection should take around two years."
"Only two years because the effects of three drops of Thousand-Year Spirit Milk are so potent."
"Even a single drop is stronger than the Top-grade First-tier Pill, Jade Spirit Pill. Not only is it exceptionally special, but it is also extremely difficult to find. Even Foundation Establishment Venerables would be tempted by it."
"Drawing talismans, refining pills, body refinement—I had been in seclusion for more than half a year, back and forth."
"So, I still need to 'remain in seclusion for over a year.'"
As he spoke, Li Qingyuan walked fifty li beyond the Purple Cloud Mountain Range. His appearance shifted, his physique swelled, and he became a burly old man who looked to be in his fifties.
Fierce, grim, and brimming with violent Killing Intent.
This man's appearance was precisely Zhou Gang's.
Li Qingyuan draped himself in a scarlet battle robe, donned an Asura Ghost Mask, and grinned. "Hehehe, Bloody Hand Butcher is back online."
Li Qingyuan had thought long and hard before using Bloody Hand Butcher's identity.
Li Qingyuan had to "continue his seclusion" to resolve the hidden danger of "pill toxins," while also striving for Qi Condensation Tenth Layer Perfection before ultimately attempting Foundation Establishment.
Because "he loved Miaoyi," and because he and Qin Miaoyi had made a "dao companion pact," he had one more reason why he had to attempt Foundation Establishment.
Thus, Li Qingyuan needed another identity to travel