At the beginning, I cleaned the Sutra Library and completed the incomplete skills.

According to common sense.

Li Lan should have already broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining at this moment.

He could officially become a guest elder of the Miao family and live near Spirit Plant Peak.

However, due to the special nature of his cultivation technique.

Elder Miao of Spirit Plant Peak, who is also the biological father of Miao Chenfeng.

Like Elder Jian Chen, he didn't treat Li Lan as an ordinary cultivator.

They all adhered to the principle that they would not invest too many cultivation resources easily.

This concept was already deeply rooted.

No matter how hard Li Lan cultivated or how well he performed, it would be difficult to reverse or change it.

It was precisely because of this.

Elder Miao's original intention was to wait until his alchemy skills were fully proficient.

And the success rate of pill concoction greatly increased, so he wouldn't easily waste medicinal herbs.

Then he would invite him to officially join Spirit Plant Peak.

Such unfair treatment.

If it were any other cultivator, they would inevitably feel resentment and grudges in their hearts.

But Li Lan, on the other hand, didn't have any extra emotions about this.

He knew very well that in the law of the jungle that is the cultivation world.

Fairness only exists in the self-consolation of the weak.

Whether it was Elder Jian Chen or Elder Miao.

Li Lan was already accustomed to their differential treatment.

To some extent, this was not a bad thing, but rather a good thing.

Li Lan had now cultivated to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

From the perspective of a normal cultivator.

His cultivation technique had already been cut off, and there was almost no path to take in the future.

If Li Lan continued to stay in Guangji Temple at this time.

And continued to cultivate under the eyes of a group of Foundation Establishment stage outer elders.

The secrets on his body would probably be exposed sooner or later.

Now being able to leave the sect and not be overly concerned by others.

This was already the best outcome for Li Lan.

What's more.

Guangji Temple was now riddled with holes, infiltrated by the Demonic Path like a sieve.

Even if Elder Miao extended a warm invitation at this time, Li Lan would not dare to easily step into Spirit Plant Peak.

After all.

Those lurking Demonic Path cultivators were like ticking time bombs.

No one could say when they would explode.

Once they exploded in the future.

The safe haven of Guangji Temple that these disciples were enjoying now.

Might in the future turn around and become a sharp sword piercing themselves.

Because of this.

Li Lan had initially chosen to take the risk and leave Guangji Temple, this seemingly stable comfort zone.

And lived alone in Immortal Trace Valley.

After saying goodbye to Miao Chenfeng.

Thinking about things in his heart.

Li Lan's feet didn't stop, and unknowingly, he came near the Scripture Pavilion.

This was also a habit he had developed over the years.

During his spare time from cultivation, when he didn't know where to go.

He would always involuntarily come to the Scripture Pavilion for a stroll.

Tirelessly looking at those incomplete cultivation methods and techniques.

Flipping through the cultivation insights left by predecessors.

Which could both review the old and know the new, and relax his mind.

Arriving here.

Li Lan routinely went to visit Zhou Huairen first.

Besides Miao Chenfeng.

Over the years, this old man with a strange temper was the second greatest benefactor who had helped him.

Without the support of those spirit sands borrowed from the other party.

Relying solely on Li Lan's meager monthly allowance and mission rewards.

It would have been impossible to withstand the consumption of purchasing Qi Refining Essence Cultivation Pills, spellcasting auxiliary materials, etc., over the years.

Although with the improvement of his realm.

Li Lan also used the rare spirit plants he had collected in Immortal Trace Valley over the years, which he couldn't use himself.

And repaid the other party for a lot of kindness.

But even now, he still owes the old man a lot of spirit sands.

At this time.

What made Li Lan feel slightly surprised was.

He turned around twice in the Scripture Pavilion, but couldn't find Zhou Huairen's trace.

Strange, in the past, when this old man's temper came up, he would also not see him.

But he had never left the Scripture Pavilion half a step.

Could something have happened?

A trace of doubt couldn't help but arise in Li Lan's heart.

This old man's talent is the same as his, quite poor.

He also doesn't have anything that can attract other cultivators, so nothing should have happened, right?

Li Lan casually grabbed a few handyman disciples in the Scripture Pavilion to ask.

But these disciples who had not yet passed the Dust Cleansing Entry Ceremony were all focused on Qi Absorption cultivation.

How could they have the leisure to care about the whereabouts of this strange old man.

Naturally, no one could say anything about it.

Just as Li Lan was hesitating whether to inquire at the main peak.

A light laughter filled with surprise entered his ears.

"Junior Brother Li? It's been many years since we parted ways on the Nine Flowers County City trip."

Li Lan turned his head upon hearing the sound.

After seeing clearly who the owner of the voice was, a trace of surprise also flashed in his eyes.

However, he, who had always been indifferent to emotions, did not show the slightest strangeness on his face.

"So it's Senior Brother Liu, Junior Brother greets Senior Brother."

Li Lan made a Dao salute to greet him.

The person who came was none other than that Heavenly Spiritual Root Liu Yan, whom Miao Chenfeng had mentioned not long ago.

Li Lan didn't have a deep relationship with the other party, but he happened to witness every critical moment of his.

The first time they met.

Was on the eve of the Dust Cleansing Entry Ceremony, at the scene of testing spiritual roots.

At that time.

Liu Yan was just a child, extremely restrained, with a dull and rigid personality.

Because it was the first time he had seen this legendary Heavenly Spiritual Root.

In addition to the other party's personality, Li Lan's impression of him was quite deep.

The Nine Flowers County City trip was the last time Li Lan saw the other party.

It was also from Liu Yan that he saw some clues that he made up his mind to leave Guangji Temple.

Now seeing the other party as if he had changed into a different person, changing his past simple and honest dullness.

His words and actions became quite talkative.

Li Lan couldn't help but become highly vigilant in his heart.

Was he not even pretending anymore?

If Li Lan's previous observations through subtle details were just some guesses.

Now he could basically be sure.

This guy must have some unknown relationship with the Demonic Path cultivators behind his back.

At this moment.

The words "body snatching" constantly lingered in Li Lan's mind, and he couldn't get rid of them.

"What is Junior Brother Li looking for? Senior Brother is also quite familiar with the cultivation methods in this Scripture Pavilion."

"Why not let Senior Brother help you find them together."

Liu Yan said with a smile, his attitude towards Li Lan was quite enthusiastic.

"Junior Brother is not looking for cultivation methods, but came specifically to visit Uncle Zhou, so I won't bother Senior Brother."

"So you're looking for Uncle Zhou Huairen, he went to meet the deacon of the Human Emperor Hall early in the morning,"

"He should be almost finished by now, why don't I take you to Sword Spirit Peak to wait together?"

Li Lan's heart relaxed when he heard that the old man was fine.

The worst situation he had foreseen obviously didn't happen.

Li Lan cupped his hands and politely said:

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Liu, Junior Brother doesn't have anything important,"

"Since Uncle Zhou is busy, then Junior Brother won't disturb him now, I'll come to visit next time."

"I wonder what Senior Brother Liu is here for?"

Liu Yan said:

"Senior Brother doesn't have anything important either, I'm just picking a few incomplete cultivation methods to take a look at during my spare time."

"Master Jian Chen said that I'm talented and intelligent, maybe I can luckily complete these incomplete chapters and make more contributions to Guangji Temple."

"By the way, it is said that Junior Brother Li is also cultivating these incomplete things, right?"

"Junior Brother Li, don't worry, when I'm completely successful one day, I will definitely not forget you."

Li Lan pretended to be flattered when he heard this.

"If that's the case, then Junior Brother will thank Senior Brother Liu in advance."

"If this matter can really be accomplished, Junior Brother will never forget Senior Brother's great kindness!"

Liu Yan waved his hand and said indifferently:

"Hey, why be so polite? We are all fellow disciples, taking care of each other is what we should do."

"Speaking of which, is Junior Brother cultivating the 'Primordial Chaos Five Elements True Scripture'?"

"Hey! Junior Brother Li should be lucky!"

"You say, isn't it a coincidence? Recently, Senior Brother has really made some achievements in comprehending this cultivation method."

After saying that.

Liu Yan took out a hand-copied cultivation method, with a face full of smiles.

"This is the mid-stage Qi Refining cultivation chapter of that 'Primordial Chaos Five Elements True Scripture'."

"I see that Junior Brother Li has already broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, right?"

"Haha, it seems that Senior Brother is delivering charcoal in the snow this time."