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The last time she felt so powerless was when Cheng Rui insisted on forcing her to divorce.

She thought he had really cheated on her, and she wanted nothing more than to skin him alive and tear him apart.

But...

Shen Binghua turned to look out the window, where the Tree Tower was no longer visible.

Sometimes she even thought despicably that if Cheng Rui really betrayed her, she wouldn't have to worry about him so much.

But this idiot wanted her to live until his death.

Even if it means living like a dog.

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After bursting out of the Tree Tower, Li Yang headed straight for the Pill Department.

"Professor Li!" she called out from afar in her Spirit Sea.

Shen Binghua was joking when he said he treated her like his own daughter, but Li Yaowan genuinely cherished her.

Upon hearing her call, Li Yaowan quickly came out to greet her, "What brings you here? Weren't you exploring the Tree Tower? Are you short of pills? Just tell me what you need!"

Li Yang followed her into the office. After the Men Yi closed, she looked into her eyes and asked, "Professor Li, do you really have Eighth Grade Origin Stabilizing Pill here?"

"What? Isn't your teacher in seclusion recuperating? Don't worry, it'll only be six months at most, she'll definitely recover. There's no need to waste hundreds of thousands..."

Li Yang only asked her, "Do you have any?"

Li Yaowan didn't waste any more words and nodded, saying, "I have one."

Li Yang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "My teacher is going to the Astral Realm. I don't know what she's going to do, but I'm very uneasy. Just like you said, she definitely hasn't recovered her Primordial Spirit such a short time, but with the Origin Stabilizing Pill, she should be able to recover, right?"

Li Yaowan frowned. "She can go to the Astral Realm? Logically speaking..."

It's clear that Li Yaowan knows even less about the Lianxin seeds.

All she knew was that Si Kui was suppressing the sacred object in the Agronomy Department and could not leave for the time being, let alone go to the Astral Realm.

Li Yang didn't know how to explain, so she only said, "That's why I'm very uneasy and want Teacher to go to the Astral Realm in the best possible condition."

Li Yaowan certainly understood what Li Yang meant.

This Origin Stabilizing Pill is extremely expensive.

200,000 merit points per item is just a friendly price.

Although Li Yang has saved some money, he still can't afford this Origin Stabilizing Pill.

Li Yang looked earnestly at Li Yaowan, her voice unusually restrained. "You know my situation, I can't afford it right now, but I'd like to borrow it from you... Don't worry, I'll definitely pay it back, and I'll calculate the interest however I want!"

Even if Li Yaowan made an exorbitant demand, she accepted it.

Because besides Li Yaowan, Li Yang couldn't think of anywhere else to get an Origin Stabilizing Pill for his teacher.

Li Yaowan looked at her intently and said, "Are you sure? This is a lot of money, and besides, your teacher wouldn't ask you to do this..."

Li Yang said, "I do love money, but what use is money if the person is gone!"

As she spoke, she handed the Qiankun Bag in her hand to Li Yaowan: "Here are a few purple Star Core; I'll give them all to you."

It was obvious that this was Star Core she had just harvested from the Tree Tower.

The Star Core produced on the second floor were only for her to use, but Li Yang was too anxious at the moment and forgot about this.

Li Yaowan sighed softly, pushed the Qiankun Bag back into her hand, and said, "Go back now."

Li Yang's heart sank, and he said, "Professor Li, believe me, I can earn 3 million or 4 million, let alone 200,000 in merit points!"

Li Yaowan tapped her forehead. "It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that you can't handle this Eighth Grade pill, so I'll give it to your teacher."

Li Yang: "!"

She was usually quick-witted, but now she stammered, "I... I'll write you an IOU..."

Li Yaowan laughed and said, "Alright, you can run away, but you can't hide. Anyway, you're my student!"

Li Yaowan, who usually haggles over even two merits, refused to accept even a simple IOU this time.

Li Yang insisted on writing.

Li Yaowan said, "If one day..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but just gave Li Yang a push and said, "Alright, alright, I won't do anything that loses money. I'm counting on you to make big money in the future!"

Li Yang paused, no longer insisting on writing an IOU, and looked at her solemnly, saying, "Teacher Li, please rest assured, if that day ever comes, I will also ask for a 'Origin Stabilizing Pill' for you."

Li Yaowan grinned, her eyes glistening with moisture, but she muttered under her breath, "Stop cursing me! My natal alchemy furnace has already exploded; I can't afford any more damage to my Primordial Spirit."

Li Yaowan and Li Yang returned together to the small courtyard halfway up the mountain in the Agronomy Department.

Si Kui was visibly startled when she saw Li Yaowan.

Li Yaowan took out a small, shimmering bottle and solemnly handed it to Si Kui, saying, "Senior Si, I was fortunate enough to receive your protection twenty-eight years ago. Please accept this small token of my appreciation."

You can feel the rich aroma of the Origin Stabilizing Pill even without opening the bottle.

Si Kui looked at Li Yaowan, then at Li Yang, and she immediately understood.

She said coldly, "I don't need it."

Li Yang rushed over, took Si Kui's arm, and said softly, "Teacher, please accept this pill. If you don't, I'll go to the Astral Realm with you!"

"Nonsense!"

Li Yang wasn't afraid at all; instead, she retorted defiantly, "Do you believe I can advance to the Third Grade Realm right away? If you don't let me go then, I'll still have to serve in the Huaxia Main City!"

"You..."

Li Yang softened her voice again and said, "Teacher, teacher, please accept it! What's a mere pill? I'll earn lots and lots of money in the future!"

"This is just a small token of my appreciation!" She blinked, putting on a pitiful look, but then stubbornly threatened, "If you don't accept it, I'll immediately go to the Astral Realm to find you!"

Si Kui: "..."

Seeing this scene, Li Yaowan's mouth watered with longing.

She also wanted such an adorable disciple.

Si Kui's heart softened terribly, and she sighed softly, "I never gave you anything, yet I received so much from you..."

"No rush, no rush," Li Yang blinked and said, "After you finish your business, remember to bring me lots and lots of good things, like a hundred golden Star Core, a thousand silver Star Core, ten thousand red Star Core..."

Si Kui: "..."

Li Yaowan was no longer tempted. This disciple was good, but he couldn't afford to raise him!

Si Kui grasped the medicine bottle, feeling its slight heat and weight.

"Stay put in the department and behave yourself," she instructed Li Yang again.

Li Yang: "Yes, I'll wait for you to come back!"

Si Kui didn't say anything more, only gave her a deep look, and then disappeared into thin air.

Li Yang felt a deep emptiness in her heart.

Li Yaowan comforted her, saying, "Alright, your teacher has the strength to slay Supreme, don't worry!"

Although Si Kui is only Half-Step Supreme, her personal combat strength is among the best in Huaxia.

Li Yaowan didn't know what she was going to do in the Astral Realm, but she had vaguely heard some rumors.

The Tianyang Harbor incident could be kept secret from ordinary executors, but not from them.

It's highly likely that Marquis of the Long Night intends to completely eradicate the Descending Star Cult.

The Descending Star Cult is nothing compared to the terrifying Divine Descent Ritual.

Li Yaowan had a vague guess in his mind.

The Marquis of the Long Night urgently summoned Si Kui; could it be that he's planning to turn the tables on her...?

The Divine Descent Ritual will reveal the location of the Huaxia Main City, as well as the location of the upper-realm Divine Venerable who will respond to the Divine Descent.

They wouldn't be planning to rush up and assassinate the Divine Venerable, would they?

Li Yaowan shuddered and quickly banished the terrible thought from her mind.

Li Yang, ever perceptive, noticed Li Yaowan's unusual behavior and asked, "Teacher Li, do you know what my teacher is going to do?"

Li Yaowan immediately replied, "I don't know, I don't know!"

Li Yang: "..." It's obvious she knows.

Li Yaowan knew the little fox's shrewdness well and didn't want to reveal his thoughts to her.

Whether it is or not, it's still too dangerous.

What Li Yang needs to do right now is to stay in the Agronomy Department.

Li Yaowan: "You should hurry up and comprehend the Star Core. I think this purple Star Core is of good quality; you might be able to learn a useful Star Skill from it. Um... you're busy, and I'm busy too. I'm going back!"

After saying this, Li Yaowan ran off as fast as he could.

Li Yang knew she wouldn't get any information out of him, and she didn't want to hear any ambiguous guesses.

We've done everything we could.

All she has to do now is trust her teacher.

After that, once I settled into the Agronomy Department, I never left easily.

Ever since the Tianyang Harbor incident, she has been receiving the message that she should not advance to the Third Grade Realm.

This was like a hint, as if she was destined for a promotion.

Li Yang thought to herself with a self-deprecating smile, "In Zhong Kun's words, this is like a huge flag that's already firmly planted on my shoulders."

But Li Yang didn't want to do anything foolish.

So what if she advances to the Third Grade Realm?

If she really rushes to the Astral Realm, she will only be a burden to her teacher.

In battles between Eighth Grade and Ninth Grade warriors, even if she just stood there, she would be crushed to death by the oppressive force.

Not only does she not help the teacher, but she also requires the teacher to put in extra effort to protect her.

Even...

If I mishandle it, I could end up as a hostage.

Thinking of this, Li Yang became even more cautious.

She hasn't left school lately, not even the Agronomy Department.

Moreover, her Physique Points and Spirit Points haven't improved, and new Star Skill require lifespan to build up proficiency...

Yes, she needs a long lifespan.

Hurry up and plant and harvest your chives!

When Li Yang returned to the courtyard at the foot of the mountain, everyone from the Department of the Agronomy Department was gathered together, their faces filled with anxiety.

"Senior sister..."

Li Yang glanced at Zhong Kun and Lin Zhaoqin, but didn't say much, only stating, "Our teacher has some business to attend to in the Astral Realm. We just need to continue our cultivation as usual."

The new students breathed a sigh of relief, but the older students couldn't hide their worry.

However, Feng Yiqiao and the other two didn't say anything. Instead, they took the initiative and said, "Let's take a look at the Star Core!"