A moment later, Pei Ling arrived at the valley, surrounded by throngs of Wood Spirit Guards.
Beyond the valley, clouds veiled the sunlight, casting everything into gloom. Countless plants and spirits dwelled there in utter silence, all fast asleep alongside Yao Qingying.
In the valley, towering Wood Spirit Guards stood with spears in hand, their heads slightly bowed. Leaves and buds sprouted from their bodies now and then, and brightly colored flowers bloomed among them, brimming with life.
Countless python-like vines hung from the branches of the Sky-Reaching Giant Wood. Like curtains of deep and pale green, they densely concealed everything in the depths of the valley.
Pei Ling landed at the mouth of the valley and strode toward the Wood Spirit Guards.
This was his third time here.
The first time, he had only been at Foundation Establishment, and the system had gifted him his master, Yao Qingying. The second time had been when he broke through to Nascent Soul in Lesser Freedom Heaven. It had been much the same as the first: the system had randomly gifted her to him.
This third time, however, was the first time he had come of his own accord.
As he walked into the valley, he mused to himself, When I just refined the Silent Detoxifying Pill, the system used the medicinal ingredients on me. It didn't gift me a master.
That's probably because the Silent Detoxifying Pill is fairly ordinary.
Either way, I have plenty of materials on me now. When I demonstrate the process to Master in a moment, I won't have to worry about the system randomly gifting her to me.
Besides, now that this disciple has made a breakthrough, shouldn't Master show some appreciation?
*I'll have to hint to her in a moment. Maybe she'll give me a