Heavenly Gang Void-Opening Immortal Pill!

In the Tantai Clan's forbidden grounds behind the mountain.

Inside a pavilion, the fragrance of tea curled through the air.

Tantai Xuanji sat on a stone stool. Before him stood a pot of immortal tea, its brew emerald green and its fragrance soothing to the soul.

He lifted his cup and took a gentle sip. His gaze settled on Li Qingshan across from him, appreciation and relief in his eyes.

Li Qingshan sat opposite him, his expression calm, though his thoughts churned.

The scene in the main hall still echoed in his mind.

The pressure unleashed by Li Hanjiang, a peak Golden Immortal, had borne down on him like a mountain. Had Tantai Xuanji not appeared in time, he would probably have used Chaos Grand Shift to escape.

He was confident he could have escaped, but then he could no longer have stayed in Qian Heaven City, and his place in the immortal sect selection would have gone up in smoke.

"Elder Li, I'm sorry you had to endure that fright."

Tantai Xuanji set down his cup and spoke with a smile.

Li Qingshan hurriedly cupped his hands. "Senior, you're too kind. If you hadn't stepped in to save me, I might not have survived today. I'll remember your great kindness and repay you one day."

Tantai Xuanji waved a hand and smiled. "No need for thanks. You're a guest elder of the Tantai Clan; protecting you is my duty. Besides—"

He paused, his gaze growing deep.

"I didn't protect you solely for A Yue's sake. Your potential made it worth my while."

Something stirred in Li Qingshan's heart, but he said nothing.

Tantai Xuanji looked at him and suddenly asked, "Elder Li, do you know why Li Hanjiang came to the Tantai Clan looking for you today?"

Li Qingshan