Li Si looked around and realized that this was not his residence, but a place he had never been before.

Just as he was about to call out, he saw a member of his tribe walking towards him, smiling broadly as he said to Li Sisui:

"You've just woken up, so you'd better lie down quickly. Your left arm is exhausted from overuse and needs a long recovery period. During this time, you can't do anything that requires exertion, or you might become crippled."

Before Li Sisui could ask where he was, the clansman continued:

"Now that you're awake, please wait a moment while I go and inform them."

After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Li Sisui's reply.

Li Sisui could only look around while trying to recall what had happened before she lost consciousness.

Memories seemed to slowly emerge from the distant past, and gradually Li Sisui began to recall some of the events that had occurred, muttering to himself:

"I wonder how Qingyu is doing now?"

"The clan's daughter is safe and sound and is currently in seclusion. There is no need to worry about her."

The one who spoke was Dongfang Bubai, the head of the outer sect.

Li Sisui looked up and saw Dongfang Bubai walking towards her. She hurriedly tried to get up, but instead of getting up, she fell back onto the bed.

Seeing this, Dongfang Bubai quickly rushed to the bedside and helped Li Sisui sit up, smiling as he looked at Li Sisui and said:

"We heard that you risked your life to save the clan's young lady, giving her the opportunity to kill the Eight-Eyed Spider Toad and rescue the young master from the Li family. Now that the sect wants to reward you, please make any requests you have, and the clan will certainly satisfy you!"

"The clan's young lady killed the Eight-Eyed Spider Toad?"

Li Sisui looked at Dongfang Bubai with a face full of doubt and disbelief.

At that time, both of them were already entangled by the Eight-Eyed Spider Toad's tongue and were about to become its food. How could Qingyu have any chance to kill the Eight-Eyed Spider Toad?

Seemingly sensing Li Sisui's doubt, Dongfang Bubai said confidently:

"This is what Young Master Li said himself, so it can't be wrong. Young Master Li was also at the scene at the time. Although he was also seriously injured, he witnessed the whole process."

"The young master who left home is still alive, but back then..."

Before Li Sisui could finish speaking, Dongfang Bubai interrupted him, lowering his voice and saying:

"Of course the young master is alive. You can't just say things like that. Although his appearance is ruined, he's not so desperate as to seek death."

Li Sisui looked at Dongfang Bubai, who could not hide his delight, with some surprise.

It's a miracle that the young master who left home is still alive. Li Sisui witnessed him being swallowed whole by the eight-eyed spider toad.

It's just that his appearance has been ruined. The once handsome young man must be in a terrible state now, but being alive is more important than anything else.

Li Sisui seemed to understand somewhat, and looked at Dongfang Bubai, saying:

"That's excellent. I've only done my best, and I don't deserve any praise."

Dongfang Bubai looked at Li Sisui, who seemed like a promising young man, and said calmly:

"Such merit deserves a reward. You no longer need to do any work in the outer sect; just focus on your cultivation. Also, I have already given the order to change your accommodation to a more spacious and bright one; your previous accommodation was too cramped."

Li Si nodded in agreement:

"Thank you for your kind words, sir. I am deeply grateful!"

Dongfang Bubai waved his hand and stood up, saying:

"Then take good care of yourself and strive for a speedy recovery. I'll take my leave now!"

After saying that, he turned and walked out, his steps light and he secretly pleased with himself.

"You ruined my plans last time, so don't blame me this time either. I can only reluctantly accept the clan's reward for you. Blame it on your good luck that you managed to hook up with the clan's daughter, hmph!"

Li Sisui wasn't stupid. Seeing Dongfang Bubai's words, he knew the matter was settled, and the truth became irrelevant.

Since that's the case, why should I care? In any case, I've been credited with a contribution, so I've gained something. As for what happened in the end, I can only find out when I see Su Qingyu.

Li Sisui lay there for another seven or eight days. Although he didn't know where he was, he managed to regain some mobility and was able to support himself. However, he still had no feeling in his left arm.

Later, Li Sisui learned that this place was where the outer sect treated seriously injured clansmen. However, due to the limited level of medical treatment, less than one in ten of the seriously injured clansmen sent here survived. No wonder Li Sisui stayed here for so long but never saw another person.

After returning to his new residence, Li Sisui finally showed a slight smile.

The new residence is on the second floor of the Hive Cave. It is not only spacious and bright, but also has few other residents around, which finally brings some peace and quiet. In the future, when I am busy with my own affairs, I will not have to hide it all the time.

Now that he no longer had to perform the duties of the outer sect, Li Sisui had plenty of free time to do what he wanted.

The first floor, or ground floor, of the Beehive Cave consists of communal functional spaces, such as warehouses and dining areas, for the use of many members of the outer clan.

Therefore, the second level is considered the best place to stay inside the honeycomb cave, as it is not only close to the cave entrance and well-ventilated, but also offers a lot of room for creative living.

Li Sisui's previous residence was not only cramped and stuffy, but also strictly prohibited from being dug up without permission, because digging further up would lead to the inner palace.

The second layer is relatively more flexible; as long as the mountain structure is not damaged, it can be expanded at will according to one's own wishes.

However, to Li Si's surprise, there were hardly any people living in such a place.

After inquiring with some clansmen, it became clear that most of the clansmen in the outer sect who were able to live on the second floor had joined the inner sect, and Li Sisui was one of the few exceptions.

In the stillness of the night, under the moonlight, Li Sisui dragged his numb left arm to the back mountain.

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