Only after Xiu Qiyu removed his shirt did Ye Xiruo realize how severe his injuries were. There were two knife wounds on his shoulder and a large, purple handprint below his chest. And these were fresh wounds; there were many more of his previous, pitiful injuries.

The Seventh Brother Xiu, who bears the name of a genius, has paid a price behind the scenes that is unimaginable to ordinary people. No genius can rise to the top without hard work.

"Did these injuries scare you? I can handle it myself."

“You are a disabled person now, just sit quietly.” Ye Xiruo snatched the gauze from Xiu Qiyu’s hand.

"We're not leaving tomorrow."

"No, your whereabouts have been exposed. We must return to the Pill King Palace immediately to ensure your safety." Xiu Qiyu pressed down on Ye Xiruo's hand.

"You're worried about my safety, but don't you think I'm worried about yours? No, it's not too late for us to set off after your injuries have fully healed."

"But......"

"No buts, I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving." Ye Xiruo rolled her eyes, crossed her arms, and said in a way that seemed to say, "What can you do about it?" Xiu Qiyu saw this and tapped her on the forehead: "You're always so willful and capricious."

“I’m willful and reckless, but I think you’re the most willful person. Why are you working so hard? Don’t you know that I’ll be sad and worried when you get hurt?”

"I would rather be the one who gets hurt than you."

Ye Xiruo never expected that her usually very serious brother Xiu Qi would say something so inappropriate, and her face immediately turned bright red.

"Sit still, I'll apply the medicine for you."

Xiu Qiyu sat still, letting Ye Xiruo clean the wound and apply medicine. Everything went smoothly until it came to bandaging. Ye Xiruo's face fell. Who could save her? Bandages are more like scarves! So, three bows were freshly made: one large one tied in front of her chest, and two more on her arms.

Ye Xiruo covered her face, barely daring to look at how dark Xiu Qi's expression was: "I didn't mean to. Master said it looks better this way, and it's pleasing to the eye and also helps with the recovery of your injuries!" She gave an awkward laugh.

Xiu Qiyu has a face that exudes an ethereal beauty, and even with that ridiculous bow, she's really not ugly at all, really.

"I believe you." No way! Does the Palace Master know you're slandering him like this?! Xiu Qiyu nodded seriously and put on his outer robe.

"Were you injured today?"

"No, two Golden Core cultivators entered the divine chariot and were poisoned to death by me with poison pills."

"Very good." Xiu Qiyu nodded: "As an alchemist, no matter what the situation, never let the enemy get close. You can refine more poison pills in the future to save your life in critical moments."

"I will go into seclusion when I get back this time, and I will come out after I form my Golden Core." Although even after becoming a Golden Core cultivator, she is still far behind Brother Xiu Qi, she believes that one day she will be able to catch up with Brother Xiu Qi and stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

"Very good, I will protect you and wish you a speedy completion of your Core Formation."

"Don't worry! I will definitely succeed. I'm already a third-grade alchemist!"

When he left, Xiao Yezi was still a mediocre alchemist. Unexpectedly, in just over two months, not only did her strength increase dramatically, but her alchemy skills also improved by leaps and bounds. Truly worthy of her abnormally strong talent and bloodline.

"Brother Xiu Qi, I've prepared a gift for you, take a look." Ye Xiruo pulled out the Longevity Wood from her spatial storage and looked at Xiu Qiyu with a pleading expression, as if seeking praise.

"The Wood of Immortality." Even with his vast knowledge and experience, Xiu Qiyu was moved upon recognizing it. The Wood of Immortality was one of the three great divine trees in the world. Although it was not as powerful as the Tree of Life, it still possessed a certain immortality. Using it to forge one's own sword would avoid the flaw of a sword being too rigid and easily broken, and it would also have the function of self-repair. It was truly a great gift.

"I'll accept this gift, thank you so much, Xiao Yezi."

"It was originally prepared for you, so don't be shy. Your senior brother also has some."

"I heard that Medicine King Valley has a Longevity Tree, but it was obtained through an exchange in Medicine King Valley."

"No, it's an apology gift from Medicine King Valley to my senior brother and me." Ye Xiruo was startled. How could she have let something slip again? Everything was fine now, why should she make Brother Xiu Qi worry about her?

"Has something happened?"

"It's nothing much. There was just a small problem with the formation around the Longevity Tree. We were trapped for a while, but our senior brother broke one of the killing formations. We ate and drank in the maze, and after we were full, we took a nap. Then the people from Medicine King Valley arrived."

Well, this is indeed something only Xiao Yezi could do to make a living.

"Alright, I've told you everything I need to say. What else do you have to say? Tell me the truth."

Xiu Qiyu began to tell Ye Xiruo about her experiences in the ancient domain, as well as everything that happened in the secret realm, including the inheritance she had received.

This night is destined to be sleepless.

Zishu lay on the bed with his head resting on his hands, but he was not sleepy at all.

His concern for Ying Xun seemed to exceed his own imagination. When he saw the palm print about to strike Ying Xun's dantian, his mind went almost blank. Without thinking, he rushed forward, wishing he could tear him to pieces. If he had arrived a moment later, Ying Xun might have become a cripple, and there would be no one left in the world who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

His murderous intent was almost impossible to conceal, and in the end, he refined that Nascent Soul into a pill. He didn't care about other people's opinions; he only hoped that person would ignore him.

Meanwhile, Medicine King Valley was thrown into turmoil by Ying Xun's report. What happened again? It was Ye Xiruo again! This time, they were almost wiped out—what a serious consequence!

Although this is a matter for the Li family, the Li family is an affiliated family of Medicine King Valley, and they cannot remain uninvolved. If not handled properly, not only will Medicine King Valley be thrown into turmoil, but the anger of the Pill King Hall will also be difficult to quell.

"This is outrageous! Is the Li family trying to turn the world upside down?"

“If it was just Li Feier acting on her own initiative, provoking the family’s powerful members, and it had nothing to do with the Li family, then it would be easier to handle. The worst thing is that the Li family tacitly approved of this matter and even strongly supported it. This time, a total of five Nascent Soul cultivators and two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators were dispatched, and there were more than just people from the Li family among them.”

"Investigate thoroughly. If it is discovered that the Li family colluded with outsiders to kill you and the young master..."

"Exterminate the entire family." Ying Xun uttered two words softly, causing the temperature in the entire council hall to drop several degrees.

"Young Master is right."

"It was our mercy that emboldened our opponents, making them forget that we are sleeping lions and unaware of the big cat."