"Don't worry, Comrade Lu Li, don't be anxious."
Let's think about it carefully.
Elder Jian's attitude clearly indicated a misunderstanding.
The questions asked weren't particularly tricky.
Great Xia dared not answer casually.
If I make something up and it happens to be something that gets me in trouble, then I'll be in big trouble.
The old man, being a legendary figure, must have many hidden tricks up his sleeve.
If there's any threat, that would be bad.
In response, Li Yuanchao immediately instructed members of the strategic team and psychology experts to conduct an emergency analysis.
"This can be inferred from Elder Jian's attitude."
"They most likely misjudged Comrade Lu Li as someone of the same level."
"The reason for the misjudgment is uncertain, but he asked where I came from, probably to test and confirm it."
"We can avoid giving any specific, definitive identification information in our answers to prevent violating any unknown taboos and exposing our true intentions."
"I suggest using a sophisticated, ambiguous, and open-ended response."
"Keep the situation under control!"
Within minutes, the analysis results resounded throughout Lu Li's Sea of Consciousness.
A few minutes is a long time for a cultivator.
Lu Li's unhurried speech further convinced Elder Jian.
Such demeanor must indicate a reincarnated great cultivator.
"Fellow Daoist's question leaves me momentarily speechless."
"Oh? Why is that?"
Elder Jian looked slightly puzzled.
"Where I came from? That's a question from far too long ago."
The way we came is unknown, and the way we're going is still unclear.
"He's just a stranger wandering in a foreign land."
Lu Li answered casually.
But it struck a chord deep within Elder Jian's heart.
Yes, what's the point of asking about the past?
He, too, was a stranger wandering in a foreign land.
Such profound understanding and such a steadfast heart.
No wonder others can be reincarnated and cultivate again; he only has a wisp of a remnant soul left.
I reckon even at my peak, I wouldn't be as good as him.
This is a true senior.
Elder Jian felt ashamed and remained silent for a moment.
He clasped his hands in a fist salute, and his Divine Soul retreated back into his Dantian.
Before returning, he briefly transmitted a message to Ye Chenfeng.
"Young man, don't bother this senior."
"The opponent's strength is beyond your imagination."
After saying that, Elder Jian fell silent.
Quietly retracting into the Dantian.
The hall became much quieter.
Ye Chenfeng's gaze trembled as he looked at Lu Li.
How could he not have reacted to that brief scene?
Even someone like Elder Jian treated Lu Li this way.
He simply couldn't imagine what kind of background this Junior Brother Lu in his memory was.
"Land..."
"Fine, I'll say it."
" Senior Brother Ye, I will still call you Senior Brother Ye."
"After all, you did help me back in the sect; you were the one who gave me the Foundation Establishment Pill."
"Over the years, I have indeed acquired some methods to control the Azure Pool."
"I am now the headmaster of the Beyond Heaven Dao Academy!"
Lu Li briefly recounted the past years.
He took over Azure Pool without hesitation, but made no mention of key figures such as the jade pendant and the Great Xia.
It only recounted past events and fabricated some operational identities.
It is said that the Nether Toad has returned to its heart, and that they are temporarily kindred spirits, and so on.
They also advised Ye Chenfeng that if he could return, he should go back to Jingxi Prefecture to focus on his cultivation.
Ye Chenfeng was stunned, unsure whether to stay or leave.
He felt that his years of planning had come to nothing at this moment.
Life seems to have suddenly lost its purpose.
On the contrary, the Elder Jian's voice came from within his Dantian.
"Foolish boy! This is an incredible fortuitous opportunity!"
"This person is unpredictable, but to be able to subdue the Nether Toad, he must possess extraordinary abilities."
Staying here is a hundred times more beneficial than fighting your way through Hanging Blade Pass!
"Quickly, say you're staying! It's truly your fortuitous opportunity to be able to return to this place!"
Ye Chenfeng and looked at Lu Li.
In a daze, memories flooded back.
Looking back on the past, his gaze slowly hardened.
Yes, whether it's by fortuitous opportunity or by means.
Didn't I just want to cultivate immortality with Lu Li?
Regardless of who Lu Li was, he treated him as an old friend from back then.
Having achieved what I have today, why leave?
" Junior Brother Lu... no, Senior Brother Lu!"
"Master, now that I've come this far, I have no desire to return to those walls."
"I wish to remain at the Dao Academy, at your service, to repay the camaraderie of yesteryear, and also to... hone my Sword Dao here."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li was naturally unwilling.
They tried to persuade him to return to Jingxi Prefecture for safety, but he refused.
With Elder Jian watching from the sidelines, the Great Xia side was worried about revealing any unusual behavior.
He hurriedly tried to dissuade Lu Li, suggesting that they agree to a delaying tactic.
We will devise other methods later.
Seeing this, Lu Li responded helplessly.
"Fine, since you wish to stay, then stay for now."
"However, this place is not as safe as Jingxi Prefecture; you must abide by the rules of our Dao Academy."
"You may leave at any time in the future if you wish."
"That's only right!"
Ye Chenfeng hurriedly agreed, then, remembering something, presented the fourth-tier soul treasure magic bead with both hands.
"This item is useless to me; consider it a small gift for our meeting, Master."
Ye Chenfeng of address became more natural and fluent.
On the left, there was a sect leader; on the right, a senior disciple.
He also told Lu Li to stop calling him "senior brother" and that it was too much of a humiliation.
Then, taking advantage of the situation, he explained the various wonderful uses of the Soul Treasure Pearl.
He also recounted all the secrets and stories about the Soul Classics that he had heard from Elder Jian these past few days, without holding anything back.
Despite his helplessness, Lu Li was deeply moved by the secrets of the Soul Dao and the various Soul Treasures he heard.
He vaguely sensed something and accepted the magic bead.
After a brief investigation, he was secretly delighted.
This treasure, along with the knowledge of the Soul Dao that Ye Chenfeng mentioned, was a timely and much-needed help for his and the Great Xia's research on the Soul Dao.
The Spirit World, which has been planned for so many years, may finally appear in this world!
Thinking of this, Lu Li said no more.
He instructed Ye Chenfeng to cultivate peacefully in the outer courtyard and not to cause trouble, then got up and left.
He felt somewhat relieved after settling his Junior Brother Ye in the outer courtyard.
At least there shouldn't be any melodramatic plot twists like the entire inner court being wiped out.
Only after Lu Li's aura had faded into the distance did the Elder Jian sigh softly.
He spoke within Ye Chenfeng's Sea of Consciousness.
"I've seen countless people, and I pride myself on my discernment."
"I only misjudged this senior four times."
"One time in the chores area, one time in the outer gate, one time in the secret realm, and today... this is the fourth time."
"This senior's true nature is unfathomable; you must befriend him and not miss this fortuitous opportunity."
It seems that Elder Jian also has some understanding of reincarnated cultivators.
From what he knew, these major repairs wouldn't be particularly ruthless.
After reincarnation, all the parents, siblings, teachers, and fellow disciples in this life will be considered as close relatives.
They believed that people in this world must have a connection to those in the previous world.
Therefore, Ye Chenfeng's identity is still very valuable.
He might even benefit from this.
As for Ye Chenfeng, he stood in the hall, watching Lu Li's departing figure.
A genuine smile appeared on his face.
He slowly shook his head, responding to Elder Jian, his voice calm and resolute:
" Elder Jian, you've misjudged four times."
"And I... have never misjudged Senior Brother Lu."