Time to Show Off

After Lu Qing'an finished his commotion, he led the crowd to the stone pavilion and sat down. He then turned his attention back to Dao of Alchemy Master.

"How long will it take for the potion to awaken that soul to be ready?"

"It'll be soon, just these last couple of days."

"Good."

Once that soul awakens, he will be able to obtain the secrets of that mysterious organization.

Perhaps we can also find out where that energy ball came from and what its specific function is.

The atmosphere in the courtyard became very light and cheerful because of Xu Xuanyu's recovery of his cultivation.

It felt like a weight had finally been lifted from their hearts; Xu Yunyi and the others spoke with smiles on their faces.

Afterwards, Xiao Qingyi was sent away by Lu Qing'an to cook, and then Lu Qing'an's attention fell on Luo Zhi, the two people, and the beast.

"You have made the greatest contribution to the matter of the Chaos Returning Ruins Grass." After saying that, he beckoned to his subordinates, and more than a pound of Demon God Mother Tree leaves flew over.

He divided the spoils equally among Luo Zhi, Li Qingchen, and the Heaven-Devouring Devil Beast.

"This... we can't have it!" The Devouring Heaven-Devouring Devil Beast was flattered and spoke first in human language, "My child has been nurtured to such great strength here, I don't need this Demon God Mother Tree Leaf!"

Luo Zhi and Li Qingchen also decided to postpone the ceremony.

It's far too valuable.

Before they could speak, Lu Qing'an calmly said, "You intend to go against my wishes?"

Upon hearing this, they immediately shook their heads repeatedly.

"Then keep it safe."

Lu Qing'an smiled calmly.

Threatening someone while offering a gift? Unbelievable.

Now, neither the two humans nor the beast dared to utter a single word of dissent.

Xue Tianfei and the others smiled.

He's the only one who would resort to intimidation to give gifts.

Not long after, Xu Xuanyu returned from the Eye of the Yellow Springs.

Afterwards, Xiao Qingyi prepared the meal, and the group of people gathered together for a delicious meal.

After a satisfying meal, the group continued chatting and laughing until late at night, when Luo Zhi and his companions had to head home.

Xu Xuanyu held Li Qingchen's hand.

"Brother Li, please come visit often when you have time! If you're busy, keep in touch by sending me messages!"

"Yes, yes! Brother Xu, you too! You can come find me at our sect! Don't forget me!"

Luo Zhi frowned slightly as he watched his apprentice and Xu Xuanyu reluctant to part.

No, you've only known this guy for a short time.

That's it?

Xiao Qingyi and the others also had strange expressions.

They've even turned it into a farewell drama.

What exactly happened during their time together?

Finally, with Luo Zhi forcefully pulling Li Qingchen away, the two people and the beast flew away from the courtyard and disappeared into the horizon.

Xiao Qingyi couldn't help but walk closer to Xu Xuanyu and put his hand on Xu Xuanyu's shoulder. "Little Xu, how come you and that kid have become so close? Anyone who didn't know better would think you'd known each other for tens of thousands of years."

Xu Xuanyu replied very briefly, "Some people, you just hit it off immediately."

"To put it more normally."

"To put it simply, I realized he looks a lot like a friend I used to know! My friend was killed, sigh." Xu Xuanyu sighed deeply.

"I see. How does he resemble your friend?"

"He likes pink things, and when he talks, he likes to touch his friends' thighs, etc." Xu Xuanyu said seriously.

"Um... how did he die?"

"It looks like he was groping someone's thigh."

"Oh..."

late at night.

The crescent moon hangs high in the sky.

Within the Mystic Demon Sect.

Li Qingchen went out to greet his five friends.

"Haha, everyone's here?" Li Qingchen smiled broadly and led his five friends into his residence.

Of the five, one was Xiong Zhong.

"Brother Li, you have a rather broad smile on your face. What good thing happened to you today?" Xiong Zhong asked with a smile.

"Yes, inviting us for tea in the middle of the night. I wouldn't normally come if someone invited me." A handsome man covered his mouth and chuckled.

"I thought you only invited me, huh? Brother Li, you even invited them too." A effeminate man rolled his eyes at Li Qingchen.

Li Qingchen smiled and said, "It's rare for us all to have time to get together, so let's just have some tea and chat. Come on! Let's have some tea!"

He smiled and poured tea for the five people.

The five nodded.

But as soon as they sat down, they smelled a unique aroma of tea.

This wonderful aroma is emanating from the tea in front of me.

The aroma of tea wafted into their nostrils, causing all five of them to close their eyes and savor the experience.

Suddenly, all five of them opened their eyes wide, staring in shock at the teacup in front of them that was half-filled with tea.

"What! What kind of tea is this?!"

"This taste! It's so similar to... the taste of the Demon God Mother Tree leaf I once tasted from a top-tier expert! And it's many times more intense than that!!"

"Could this really be tea made from the leaves of the Demon God Mother Tree?!"

The five people stared wide-eyed at Li Qingchen in shock.

Li Qingchen smiled and said, "Don't make a fuss. It's just a leaf from the Demon God Mother Tree. If others see you like this, they'll think we can't afford it!"

When Li Qingchen said this, his nose practically floated up to the sky.

He felt like he was floating, extremely smug.

I only used one leaf to make a tea, why are you so panicked!

Hahahaha!

He still has more than three ounces left!!!

Xiong Zhong had already extended his Divine Sense and saw a leaf inside the teapot that was emitting a strong Demonic Qi —it was the leaf of the Demon God Mother Tree!

And it looks exactly like a leaf from the top of the Demon God Mother Tree!

Then, as if realizing something, he exclaimed, "You! You didn't go to see the Eternal Night Demon Emperor, did you?! This leaf of the Demon God Mother Tree was given to you by the Eternal Night Demon Emperor?!"

"Given by the Eternal Night Demon Emperor?!" The other four were shocked.

"Ahem, what's the big deal? I did go to see the senior today. Well, how should I put it, the senior is such a kind and approachable person. When I left, he even gave me a leaf from the Demon God Mother Tree!" Li Qingchen spoke in a strange tone, pretending it was nothing serious.

In truth, he was overjoyed.

Hey-hey!

We absolutely have to install it!

This is an experience not everyone has!

"Good heavens! Good heavens! I'm so envious of you!!" Xiong Zhong wanted to beat his chest and stamp his feet when he heard this.

Why didn't he have that opportunity?

"You mean, upon receiving this leaf, you immediately thought of us?! Brother Li! You truly are my Brother Li! Please accept my bow!" The effeminate man quickly finished his tea, then stood up and bowed deeply to Li Qingchen.

Li Qingchen laughed and said, "Who said it was just one piece?"

He casually poured tea into the other person's teacup, a gesture that perfectly exemplified generosity.

"What?! Not just one?! Then, you have a second one?!"

Those present were stunned.

Li Qingchen covered her mouth and chuckled, "Sorry, it's not two pieces."

"Three leaves?! Damn! You actually have three top leaves from the Demon God Mother Tree?! I'm so envious!!!"

Li Qingchen chuckled, "It's a little over three ounces."

As soon as he said this, the entire residence became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Xiong Zhong and the others nearly fainted.

What did you say?!

Three... three ounces?!