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Jiang Yuqing, now quite wealthy, said, "Don't worry, Professor Li, even if you bring another 100,000, I won't have much of a problem!"

Li Yaowan pondered for a moment and said, "It seems we won't need them. If these 100,000 Star Recovery Pill have no effect, then there's a problem with my research direction, and I'll have to adjust it from a broader perspective."

Jiang Yuqing couldn't help with this.

He can use his Shock Points to speed up alchemy, and he can also analyze and study some familiar, simple alchemical formulas...

However, the pill formula that Li Yaowan was involved in was far too advanced; Jiang Yuqing probably wouldn't even be able to understand it.

Jiang Yuqing called out to Li Yang, "Want another batch?"

Li Yang said expressionlessly, "Everyone has their own expertise, I'll leave it to you."

Jiang Yuqing: "?" If we're really talking about specialization, Sister Yang's refining quality is even better!

Li Yang was too lazy to explain, even though a lifespan of 100 years was nothing to her now.

But life shouldn't be wasted like that.

Since it can be resolved with 25 points of Shock Points, there's no need to waste another 100 years of lifespan!

Even with the help of Shock Points, Jiang Yuqing still felt dizzy after refining 100,000 Star Recovery Pill.

After examining his condition, Li Yaowan said, "This is a good foundation for your skills. It will make refining other pills much easier for you in the future."

Jiang Yuqing, her eyes blurry, said, "Professor Li, Sister Yang, I can't go on anymore, I need to go back and get some sleep."

The Shock Points was only used to accelerate the process, Jiang Yuqing himself also genuinely consumed a large amount of mental energy.

If his current cultivation level weren't high enough, he probably wouldn't have been able to finish refining these 100,000 pills before fainting.

Li Yaowan nodded and said, "Go sleep in my rest room; there's incense there to help restore your mental energy."

Jiang Yuqing was too lazy to go back to her own place, so she simply staggered over to Li Yaowan's lounge.

Li Yaowan then said to Li Yang, "I need to go into seclusion to refine pills; it will take me at most three days."

Li Yang agreed, saying, "Then I'll return to the Bone Peach Domain first, just in case anything happens there."

Li Yaowan wasted no more time and immediately began his secluded alchemy practice.

After returning to the Bone Peach Domain, Li Yang felt refreshed and invigorated.

This nourished Bone Peach Domain is completely different from what it used to be.

Here, the Starlight is abundant, all things are reviving, and the adorable Emerald Peach Clan are diligently rebuilding their homes.

The Flower of Evil stood on the high platform, looking down at her. "Why are you in such a good mood? Is there something good happening at the Huaxia Heavenly Palace?"

Li Yang rested her chin on her hand, gazing at the distant Emerald Peach Clan, and said, "Marquis of Wind Pavilion is already preparing troops for you. And don't forget the promised Ninth Grade Sacred Heart Flower, don't let it be missing a branch or leaf."

The Flower of Evil stood before her, displeased, insisting that she look at it as she spoke, "What do you mean by 'missing branches and leaves'? What do you take the Ninth Grade Sacred Heart Flower for!"

Li Yang's view was blocked by him, so she could only look up at him and say, "Who knows if you'll try to pass off inferior goods as superior ones?"

Am I that kind of person?

"No."

The Flower of Evil's expression softened, and then Li Yang said, "You are that kind of flower."

Flower of Evil: "..."

He said angrily, "Do you believe I really...?"

"See? You really are something."

"I..." The Flower of Evil was so angry her liver ached, but she couldn't win the argument, so she could only blurt out, "I'm older than you, and my cultivation level is higher than yours, so I'll let you have your way!"

Li Yang: "..."

I must say, "The Flower of Evil" is much more lethal than the previous "No wonder you're short."

Lianxin spoke up, unconvinced, "He's only 900,000 years old! Fellow Daoist..."

He paused for a moment, then hesitated, unsure of what to do.

This diverted Li Yang's attention, Li Yang asked curiously, "Lianlian, I remember when you first met me, you thought I was about your age?"

Lianxin whispered, "I must have been mistaken."

Li Yang asked again, "Why do you feel this way?"

Lianxin: "I... I can't really explain it, but after seeing you, I felt that you had cultivated for a very, very long time, yet your level of attainment was not high, just like mine, so..."

He considered Li Yang as one of his own kind.

At that time, he knew even less about the Astral Realm life and his criteria for judgment were simpler.

They mistakenly equate long-lived beings with low spiritual attainment with those who never eat people.

Li Yang hadn't considered this before, but now that she thinks about it, could it be that Lianlian sensed Sister Longevity's presence?

Moreover, Lianlian was already able to sense it even though she hadn't signed a contract with her at the time.

Looking at the flower of Flower of Evil again, he was completely unaware.

This is probably also the difference between the Lianxin and the flower of Flower of Evil.

Could it be... that Li Yang had a bold idea—that Lianlian and Sister Longevity were somehow connected?

Unfortunately, Lianlian herself didn't know what happened.

Sister Longevity definitely knows, but Li Yang can't ask her.

Seeing that Li Yang remained silent, the Flower of Evil said again, "What, are you speechless now!"

Li Yang then came to her senses and smiled sweetly at him, "Thank you for being so lenient Divine Venerable of Evil."

She deliberately emphasized the words "Divine Venerable".

The Flower of Evil felt both that she was mocking him and that he was being teased, yet he also felt a strange itch in his heart... As for why he felt this itch, he couldn't explain it.

The Flower of Evil snorted coldly, turned her head away, and ignored her.

Li Yang didn't come to the Bone Peach Domain to argue with the Flower of Flower of Evil. After roughly checking the surroundings and giving some pointers on the cultivation methods of the Emerald Peach Clan, she began to meditate.

Although she couldn't improve much in the Bone Peach Domain.

But at least we have to make an appearance and absorb some of the aura of the Bone Peach Domain.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Li Yang received a message from Li Yaowan.

Her spirits lifted, and she prepared to return to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace.

The Flower of Evil hesitated, as if it wanted to speak but then stopped.

Li Yang noticed and asked, "What's wrong?"

The Flower of Evil replied curtly, "No."

Li Yang assumed he was worried about protecting the Evil Domain and said, "Don't worry, I'll let you know as soon as Marquis of Wind Pavilion has everything ready."

Flower of Evil: "Understood."

Li Yang smiled slightly at him again and said gently, "Then I'll trouble the Divine Venerable of Evil to take a look at the Bone Peach Domain for me."

Flower of Evil: "!"

He didn't meet her gaze, but waved his hand and said, "Enough nonsense! I'm still waiting for you to wreak havoc in the Upper Three Realms!"

Li Yang vaguely sensed that the Flower of Evil was acting strangely, but she didn't know exactly what it was strange about.

However, this flower is easy to coax; just call her "Divine Venerable" a few more times.

[Lifespan increased by 1000 years.]

[Lifespan increased by 1000 years.]

Li Yang called softly, "Lianlian?"

Lianxin's voice was muffled. "Fellow Daoist, I'm here."

"You seem unhappy?" Compared to the Flower of Evil, Li Yang genuinely cared about Lianxin. She was very attentive to even the slightest emotional fluctuation in Lianxin.

Lianxin paused for a moment, then confessed to Li Yang, "Fellow Daoist, am I too useless?"

Li Yang: "???"

Lianxin's voice lowered further. "The Flower of Evil is at the Divine Venerable Realm, while I... have no realm."

Li Yang: "..." I never expected that her method of coaxing the Flower of Evil would make Lianxin sad instead.

Li Yang quickly said, "Don't compare yourself to the Flower of Evil. He's a bad flower. What good is a higher cultivation level? Lianlian has a good Lianxin. Even without a higher cultivation level, she's still the best in the entire Astral Realm!"

[Lifespan increased by 1000 years.]

[Lifespan increased by 1000 years,]

Lianxin's voice was noticeably lighter. "Fellow Daoist, once we return to the Lotus Domain, I will definitely cultivate diligently."

Li Yang added, "That's right, the reason Lianlian doesn't have a cultivation level is because she doesn't want to eat people. That's much more powerful than a man-eating flower that only has a cultivation level!"

[Lifespan increased by 1000 years.]

[Lifespan increased by 1000 years.]

Lianxin was overjoyed by Li Yang's praise. Although he only gave a soft "hmm," the sheer number of times he replied with these comments showed just how happy he was.

Li Yang was also affected by the emotions, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve into a smile.

It's quite amazing.

Even though they were both trying to extend Li Yang's lifespan, she was still able to discern Lianxin's emotions based on that.

Sometimes being unhappy can increase lifespan.

Sometimes, being happy can increase lifespan.

Anyone else would probably not be able to tell the difference, but Li Yang seemed to have a telepathic connection with Lianxin, always able to sense it precisely.

It's probably due to the contract.

After all, their Spirit Sea are connected, which can be considered a kind of "heart-to-heart" connection.

Lianxin was happy, Li Yang was happy, and there was also good news from Li Yaowan's side: a group of minor injuries to their Star Soul and Nature Department seniors would soon be healed...

Thinking about this, Li Yang felt an even stronger urge to return to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace.

Even so, we must not lose sight of the necessary caution.

Despite the trouble, she dutifully switched between several Realm Domain and passed through the Huaxia transit point before finally returning to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace.

Li Yang went directly to Li Yaowan's research institute, where Li Yaowan greeted her with a radiant smile, saying, "It's done!"

Li Yang was also very excited and asked, "Have they taken it? How was the effect?"

Li Yaowan: "Excellent! I've placed them in a small Realm Domain with a fast time flow; they should awaken in at most an hour."

After taking the elixir, repairing the Star Soul also requires a process.

If it were at the Huaxia Heavenly Palace, it might take several months.

However, in smaller Realm Domain with fast-flowing water, it only takes a few hours.

Li Yang was both excited and a little nervous.

These predecessors from the Nature Department were both familiar and unfamiliar to her.

Her teacher is temporarily unable to leave seclusion, so she needs to face these seniors alone.

She felt nothing while rescuing them, but as she faced them now that they were conscious, Li Yang felt somewhat at a loss.

Li Yaowan was very considerate, saying, "I brought that unfilial son back; most of the Fifth Grade Realm in the Nature Department know him."