Apart from a very limited number of people, no one in the Haoqi Pavilion knew that Zhang Hua, the True Person of the Heavenly Sword Sect, who had been the subject of much gossip in the outside world, had come to the Haoqi Pavilion.

Inside Master Yue Ran's wooden house, two figures, one in black and one in gray, sat facing each other. In front of them was a chessboard. Master Yue Ran held the white pieces, while Master Zhang Hua held the black pieces. The spiritual tea beside them had already lost its heat, indicating that they had been playing for quite some time.

"It seems the game of chess from thirty years ago is coming to an end." Master Yue Ran placed his second-to-last piece.

Master Zhang Hua frowned, staring intently at the chessboard, then burst into laughter and placed a piece: "It seems that today will be another draw."

After pondering for a long time, Master Yueran finally put down his last piece.

"I never imagined that after thirty years, your chess skills would not have declined at all."

"Haha, but you're not bad either, it's still a draw today."

Master Yue Ran poured two more cups of spiritual tea and smiled, "What made you think of coming here today?"

"Regarding the second son's situation, I still want to ask you for help."

Master Yue Ran sighed: "He burned his bloodline, and his life force is almost gone. Even if he is saved, he may have very little talent left. Even so, do you still choose to treat him?"

A peerless genius, after a century-long dream, wakes up to find himself a cripple. Such a drastic change could drive a person insane.

"Is there really no way to restore him?" If that were the case, Master Zhang Hua's heart felt like it was bleeding. His second son, with his exceptional talent and sword-wielding skills, had truly become a cripple, and he found it hard to accept.

"Unfortunately, unless there is a Saint Essence Pill."

"I will find all the necessary materials for a divine-grade pill."

"The most important ingredient in the Saint Yuan Pill is the heart blood of the Ice Spirit Royal Family, along with the Longevity Grass, Soul Nether Water, and Yuanling Fruit. Over the years, I have only obtained one Yuanling Fruit. The Longevity Grass grew ten thousand years ago and has now vanished without a trace. The Soul Nether Water is located at the border between the Underworld and the Human World, guarded by countless Yin Soldiers, making it extremely dangerous."

"Can the Holy Essence Pill really restore him to his original state?" Master Zhang Hua secretly made up his mind that he would search high and low, even to the ends of the earth, to wake Xiao Su up.

"That's right. A Saint Essence Pill can not only replenish his lost life force, but also nourish his soul and reshape his meridians. In the future, his cultivation will be twice as effective."

"That puts my mind at ease."

"Since Heaven has spared him a chance to live, he is not destined to die. You don't need to be too sad."

"It's been hundreds of years. I'm useless. I can't bring him back to his senses."

Master Zhang Hua slowly sipped the spiritual tea, but the fragrant and refreshing tea tasted bitter upon tasting.

"I heard you took a fancy to a new girl today?"

"I heard that the most outstanding disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect is on Heavenly Sword Peak."

"Your information network is still so efficient."

"Likewise."

"Xiu Qiyu is a relative of Xiao Su, and his talent is even better than Xiao Su's. Perhaps he really can comprehend the essence of the Heavenly Sword and restore the glory of the Heavenly Sword Sect."

"Xiaoye's bloodline talent is comparable to mine, so it's inevitable that she will reach my level."

In fact, Xiu Qiyu has not yet become an apprentice.

Ye Xiruo's master was not Yue Ran.

The sight of these two, who are considered high above the people of the Azure Continent, like gods, praising each other's "disciples" has a strangely comical quality.

"Wait, Xiu Qiyu, that name sounds familiar."

"You've even heard of him?"

"The guardians chosen by Xiaoye, although they have not yet signed a contract."

"It seems that's the case. I just came out of quarantine, so I'm not entirely sure."

"I really didn't expect this. You are so lucky."

“You’re not bad either. With your disciple around, you’ll definitely be able to protect your precious alchemist.”

"With Xiao Ye around, Xiu Qiyu's cultivation speed is at least three times that of an ordinary person, so you should be content. As for Xiao Su's problem, it might fall on Xiao Ye's shoulders in the future."

"Are you leaving?" Zhang Huazhen was shocked.

"Moon Valley and Haoqi Pavilion are currently irreconcilable enemies, locked in a fierce struggle. Perhaps once Xiaoye has grown up, I will leave and go up there to take a look."

"Ignore that despicable Yue Wushen; he will never be able to break through to the Saint Master level in his lifetime."

"With Yue Ran Valley constantly making moves, how can I leave with peace of mind if this hidden danger is not eliminated? However, the thought that Yue Ran Valley, which my master has dedicated his entire life to protecting, will one day decline is also a concern."

"These are all Yue Wushen's own fault, you don't need to blame yourself too much."

A day later, Master Zhang Hua quietly left Haoqi Pavilion. Before leaving, he secretly went to Lingyun Peak to take a look at Ye Xiruo.

This little child will one day stand at the pinnacle of the Azure Continent. However, Xiu Qiyu seems to be no less formidable; with the Heavenly Sword fully mastered, he will surely be invincible. The combination of these two made Master Zhang Hua gasp in astonishment.

Indeed, fate brought these two extraordinary individuals together.

With Master Zhang Hua gone, Ye Xiruo is still at Lingyun Peak taking care of the spiritual herbs, fruits, and trees, all of which require careful attention.

She had been inside her master's spirit fruit garden once, and it had truly broadened her horizons. The system kept screaming in her mind.

"Tenth grade, eleventh grade, twelfth grade, super grade, supreme grade, supreme grade, eleventh grade... What are you waiting for? Get started now!"

"Shut up. Today I'm just showing you around to broaden your horizons. Don't touch any of these things."

"Host, if you swallow all these spiritual herbs, no, just half of them, the space will be able to upgrade again, and you will have a larger area of ​​high-grade spiritual fields. The Seven-Colored Divine Spring will also be upgraded, and the awakening speed of the one inside will also be accelerated."

Although it was indeed very tempting, Ye Xiruo still refused. What a joke! This is Lingyun Peak, Master's Spirit Herb Garden.

She came to help her master manage the spirit fruit garden, but she actually stole from it.

Moreover, with so many high-grade spiritual herbs gone, she couldn't guarantee that her master wouldn't throw her into the alchemy furnace and refine her for forty-nine days. If that happened, she would truly be going to ascend to heaven.

Besides, if the space and system were exposed, she would definitely die a horrible death, without a doubt.

"Shut up."

"Waaaaah, so much delicious food."

"None of them can compare to that person in the space. You should go and absorb some of their aura more often."

"Host, you know perfectly well that I can't get close to that person, yet you still say that."

"In short, either shut up or go into hibernation. Don't even think about taking any of the spiritual herbs here."

"You are too cruel, you heartless and cruel master."

Ye Xi ignored the system that was acting like a drama queen and slowly approached the spiritual herbs. Spiritual herbs have spirits, especially high-level ones; they have consciousness and the ability to attack.