Patriarch is Taking Concubines Again!

“In that case, it appears we don’t have to be concerned this time,” echoed the voice of the Blazing Sun Sect Master in the grand hall. While they were somewhat surprised by Li Su’s rapid progress in strength, both Sect Masters were relieved now that the threat from the attacking demonic cultivator had been resolved. Despite the competition among the three immortal sects in this region, they often united when facing common enemies like demonic cultivators.

“However, the likelihood of the Saintess mentioned by that demonic cultivator arriving is still high. We should prepare in advance. If you require assistance, simply inform us. When you detect any signs, use the communication stones to notify us, and we will arrive promptly,” added the Sect Master.

“The crisis is temporarily averted, and night is falling. I’ve arranged a dinner, I hope both Sect Masters will honor us with their presence,” stated the Seven Star Valley Sect Master. Immediately, Elder Huang extended the invitation. While Li Su currently displayed greater strength, many matters were overseen by Elder Huang when the Sect Master was in seclusion. Li Su naturally didn’t concern himself with these minor affairs.

As night descended, the banquet commenced within the Flying Immortal Sect. Even after reaching the Energy Refinement stage, cultivators still required sustenance. Only after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage could they go without food for extended periods. Nevertheless, they still needed to eat occasionally or consume pills that helped extend their fasting periods. After reaching the Golden Core stage, cultivators mostly freed themselves from dependence on food, though they could still indulge in delectable meals if they wished.

An array of delicious dishes were served during the banquet hosted by the Flying Immortal Sect. Some low-level spirit plants grown in the spirit herb garden, while not particularly potent for alchemy, were excellent ingredients for crafting tasty dishes. Furthermore, many immortal sects often possessed “Immortal Brew,” a beverage that could make many mortal wine enthusiasts consider their lives fulfilled after a single taste.

“Elder Li, please,” Elder Huang requested during the banquet. This time, Li Su became the center of attention at the gathering. The Sect Masters of the two immortal sects seemed to hold a favorable impression of him. Additionally, some female cultivators in their entourage couldn’t help but be drawn to Li Su during the feast.

After the banquet concluded, Li Su stumbled back to his cave dwelling. He had been toasted by many, and while the wine was delightful, it left him feeling woozy. Of course, Li Su could circulate his true essence to sober up, but he decided to let himself enjoy the rare experience of being inebriated for a change.

During the banquet, something unexpected occurred. A Core Disciple named Xu Waner from the Seven Star Valley secretly handed Li Su a handkerchief with a small note written inside. This was the first love letter Li Su had received since his arrival. With his senses slightly dulled by the alcohol, he boldly entered Xu Waner’s room. As a result, that night, he felt even more intoxicated, as if he were floating in a dream, unsure if he were in heaven or on earth.

So, on the second day, when the Sect Master of the Seven Star Valley was preparing to depart, he discovered that one of his disciples had left willingly with someone else. This disciple possessed a fifth-grade spiritual root, a rare and highly valued talent in the three major immortal sects. Such a spiritual root made reaching the Golden Core stage relatively easy. However, the person who had taken her away was Li Su.

The Sect Master of the Seven Star Valley couldn’t help but feel somewhat resigned. He thought, Well, Li Su’s progress has been so rapid, there shouldn’t be any problems with his Nascent Soul cultivation. It’s not a bad idea to befriend him.

With this in mind, the Sect Master smiled and said, “Xu Waner, since you are so fond of Elder Li, you can make your own choice. Whether you return or stay with Elder Li, the Seven Star Valley will remain your home. If you decide to return, you are welcome at any time.”

The Sect Master of the Seven Star Valley extended a generous gesture to Li Su by allowing Xu Waner to make her own choice. Unsurprisingly, Xu Waner chose to stay with Li Su. Although she had been treated well in the Seven Star Valley for many years, he had frequently occupied her thoughts ever since she had first seen Li Su at his Golden Core celebration decades ago. Initially, it had been nothing more than the typical adolescent infatuation, but Li Su’s impression had only deepened in her heart as time passed.

It was like meeting someone briefly, initially feeling that the person left a favorable impression. Then, as time went on and anyone spent more time in seclusion cultivating, the person’s image continued to surface, and their feelings towards them remained positive.

When this situation persisted for decades, even for cultivators, the person in their hearts would become incredibly special. During this process, not seeing the person would deepen your feelings. The next time you met, you would find yourself deeply moved if the person had become even more outstanding. This was what led to Xu Waner’s impulsive decision.

Observing that Xu Waner had made her choice, the Sect Master of the Seven Star Valley departed with his group.

“Senior Li has even attracted disciples from other immortal sects,” remarked one of the Flying Immortal Sect’s core disciples. The admiration for Li Su among the Flying Immortal Sect disciples grew even stronger.

With both major immortal sects gone, the Flying Immortal Sect returned to its usual tranquility. Li Su didn’t hurry to leave the sect.

Elder Wu faced difficulties interrogating the demonic cultivator from the Demon Devil Palace, as the cultist refused to reveal any more information. Li Su decided to step in, focusing on a relatively young Foundation Establishment stage demonic cultivator who seemed eager to stay alive but was too afraid to speak.

Li Su’s hunch was correct. These demonic cultivators had been implanted with control mechanisms by the Demon Devil Palace. Leaking information meant certain death for them.

“Every method has its flaws, its loopholes. I can spare your life if you cooperate obediently, but you must forfeit your cultivation. I swear by the heavens that I will let you go and ensure no one comes to kill you,” Li Su said to the demonic cultivator, wearing a seemingly harmless smile.

Li Su was sure he would release the cultivator. The question was how, and that would depend on the cultivator Bai.

Then, Li Su produced a thick book, each page containing a single character. “Let’s play a word-guessing game,” he suggested.

Several hours later, Li Su extracted some information from the Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator. The Demon Devil Palace’s control mechanisms were formidable, rendering these demonic cultivators too terrified to speak. However, Li Su found a way to bypass these controls. Li Su effectively circumvented the control mechanisms by deliberately confusing and breaking up the information the cultivator wanted to convey and then reassembling it in a different order.

“As I suspected, it’s Nascent Soul stage,” Li Su noted.

Li Su learned from the Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator that the Saintess sent by the Demon Devil Palace this time was indeed the Saintess of the Ethereal Moon Sect, and she possessed Nascent Soul Initial Stage cultivation. She had already locked onto this area but was not entirely certain. Recent conflicts within the demonic sects had made it difficult for her to leave the Demon Devil Palace for an extended period. She needed to confirm matters before taking action. Therefore, she had dispatched a Golden Core pinnacle demonic cultivator as a vanguard for the initial survey.

Her mysterious secret technique made the Ethereal Moon Saintess formidable, which allowed her to temporarily boost her combat power significantly. She was not at the early stages of Nascent Soul cultivation, and it was likely she had reached Nascent Soul’s Second Stage. She also possessed numerous treasures.

“No big problem,” Li Su concluded.

After digesting this information, Li Su wasn’t overly worried. He had confidence in the Great Yang Sword Formation, and his strength was formidable.