Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (31)

Elder Mu stroked his beard, his eyes filled with gratification and praise. "This old man's injuries merely depleted a little of my origin. A few days of seclusion will be enough. But you, boy—your battle at Falling Star Lake truly made me see you in a new light. With merely Star Seed Realm cultivation, you endured such a desperate situation and even successfully brought back Tianya's spiritual origin... Good, very good!"

Su Han said sheepishly, "If Elder Mu had not risked his life to hold back those three Star Spirit Guards, this disciple would have long since been reduced to bones. Elder, you saved this disciple's life—and Senior Sister's as well."

"Haha, there is no need for us to keep yielding credit to each other." Elder Mu laughed heartily, then his expression turned solemn. "Do you know how long you were unconscious?"

Su Han sensed the surging vitality within his body and answered uncertainly, "It feels... like a long time has passed. My injuries have mostly healed, and my star power has become even purer. Could it have been... over a month?"

"Exactly thirty-five days." Elder Mu held up three fingers, then spread all five. "During that time, the Sect Master personally gave the order that you could use the finest pills from Hundred Herbs Hall as you pleased. Elders also took turns tending to your meridians and stabilizing your foundation. Your injuries this time were far too severe; they nearly damaged the very foundation of your martial path. If the sect had not spared no expense, recovering this quickly would have been harder than ascending to heaven."

Deeply moved, Su Han solemnly said again, "This disciple thanks the sect for its cultivation and thanks the elders for saving my life!"

"Mm, it is good that you know to repay