This feeling was like a seed, buried deep in Li Sisui's heart, hoping that one day it would sprout.

But all of this is predicated on Li Sisui having enough strength to protect, and right now, Li Sisui doesn't even have the right to protect.

This relationship is like a burning match in the biting cold wind; no matter how tightly you try to hold it back, it will eventually burn out and bring no warmth to either of you.

Li Sisui enjoyed every moment spent with Su Qingyu, while Su Qingyu was surprised by Li Sisui's sleep quality, wondering why he always suffered from insomnia.

In the end, Li Sisui had to explain that sometimes he just got up early, which didn't count as insomnia.

Sometimes, fearing that Su Qingyu might catch Li Sisui cultivating, they had to end things early. Later, the two tacitly stopped asking each other why they were there.

Li Sisui came to cultivate every night, but Su Qingyu's troubles didn't come every day, so the number of times the two met was normal, but not frequent.

However, whenever the two met, they seemed to have endless topics to talk about. Su Qingyu also learned many new words she had never heard of before, while Li Sisui would sometimes ask her questions about cultivation.

However, Su Qingyu, a cultivation genius who is rare in the clan, had never encountered the cultivation question raised by Li Sisui before, so she naturally did not know how to answer it.

Later, Li Si casually and silently ignored all the cultivation problems he encountered, and never asked Su Qingyu for any questions about cultivation again.

After all, the problems he was facing were not problems at all for Su Qingyu. Bringing them up in front of her would only make him look stupid and wouldn't help the problem at all.

This practice continued for nearly six months.

Occasionally, he could chat with Su Qingyu, which added a bit of anticipation to the otherwise dull and tedious cultivation process.

Li Sisui's cultivation level has also broken through from the initial stage of the Pure Realm to the current stage of the Void Realm.

Now, Li Sisui can shroud one hand and one foot in a veil of light, stubbornly adhering to his strange theory that he can have both fish and bear's paw.

When the Tu people cultivate to the initial stage of the Void Realm, they usually choose to guide photons to condense on their hands or feet.

Li Sisui, based on the fact that the experience of the Tu tribe was not applicable to his own, stubbornly chose one hand and one foot as the manifestation of the initial stage of the Void Realm.

Because of this, he was ridiculed by Su Qingyu for a long time, who even said that his thought process was peculiar.

Of course, this phrase was also taught to her by Li Sisui.

When Su Qingyu asked Li Sisui how old he was, Li Sisui could only vaguely say that he was about the same age as her.

Otherwise, if I were to tell her that I had already reached the Initial Stage of the Void Realm after only half a year of cultivation, then her title of genius would probably have to change hands.

However, after thinking about it carefully, Li Sisui realized that although his nighttime cultivation efficiency was amazing, it still took him fifteen years to break through to the Initial Void Realm.

It is said that Su Qingyu only took ten years to go from the Initial Stage of the Pure Realm to the Initial Stage of the Harmonious Realm. This title of genius is indeed well-deserved, and Li Sisui is completely convinced.

Having figured this out, Li Sisui no longer cared how long it would take to break through.

For him, as long as his cultivation level could break through, that was all that mattered. As for how much time it would take, that was not something he was worried about. Some things are better left unsaid; focusing too much on the result would be counterproductive.

The annual trial of the outer sect is just around the corner. Su Qingyu told Li Sisui to prepare well, but the implication was that with Li Sisui's current cultivation level, he probably wouldn't be able to gain anything.

Li Sisui was also aware of his own limitations, but he still had to go and see for himself. Blindly cultivating without any guidance was not a solution. Knowing his shortcomings before trying to improve them would be more effective.

Of course, Li Sisui didn't neglect his daily cultivation. However, he never encountered Su Qingyu again, which left him somewhat disappointed.

Now, Li Sisui has gotten used to chatting with Su Qingyu from time to time. Su Qingyu is the only friend he can communicate with in this world, which has helped Li Sisui alleviate some of his loneliness.

For an outsider to a world, the weight of this loneliness can be devastating, shattering a person to pieces.

Fortunately, Li Sisui was the kind of person who was easygoing. He would think about things if he could understand them, and leave them alone if he couldn't. He didn't dwell on it. After experiencing life and death, Li Sisui felt that nothing else mattered in this world except life and death.

Even so, whenever the night is still and quiet, when I recall the past, all my memories, feelings, and understanding have been stripped away by the merciless fate. I am like a lonely soul wandering in this strange world, barely surviving.

The outer sect trials are divided into three stages: preliminary test, retest, and interview.

The preliminary test is mainly to weed out some nobodies and mediocre candidates. Those who are only half-baked should not waste everyone's time.

The second round of testing is the most important part of the trial. The three major clans usually set their own questions based on their needs for talent, and then select clan members who meet their clan's requirements. After an interview, they can enter the inner clan.

This interview signifies that your family has higher expectations and rewards for you, possibly including bestowing a new surname or name.

If you pass the second round of testing but don't get an interview, you can still join the inner sect, but even if you do, you'll be on the fringes. Unless you make a major breakthrough in your cultivation, your future in cultivation won't be very promising.

After all, the need for various rare and precious materials and experience guidance increases exponentially in the later stages of cultivation. Trying to rely on one's own efforts and work in isolation is obviously not very suitable in the inner sect.

At this point, one can choose to join the inner sect or continue to stay in the outer sect; in this respect, one is completely free.

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