Minutes after Li Xuan departed, Yi Qin's voice suddenly echoed in his mind. "Why didn't you directly apprehend the Hundred Flower Sect disciples just now? With your current strength, it wouldn't be difficult to keep all four of them."
Li Xuan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled wryly. "While I could have kept them, who can guarantee that the woman didn't have spirit talismans on her? Furthermore, I only suspected the Hundred Flower Sect took Yao'er; there's no conclusive evidence. To act wantonly solely based on superior cultivation is truly bullying the weak."
"You are very good," Yi Qin said after a long silence. "This ruin seems to be more than meets the eye. Proceed with caution. I have a faint feeling that this space is somewhat strange, though it might just be my imagination."
"Understood," Li Xuan nodded slightly, his expression turning more serious. If someone of Yi Qin's stature said so, then this place was likely not as peaceful as it appeared. Ruins inherently contained both danger and opportunity; carelessness could easily lead to disaster.
With that thought, Li Xuan accelerated again towards the Sacred Sect's domain. After a few minutes, he abruptly changed direction, shooting off to the left.
"It is indeed a Sacred Lotus Fruit. If this fruit is refined into a Lingxi Sacred Eye Pill, it could significantly boost you," Yi Qin's voice sounded simultaneously as Li Xuan halted. It was precisely Li Xuan’s voice that had prompted him to change direction.
Upon hearing Yi Qin's words, Li Xuan's eyes lit up with delight. A pill bearing the word "Sacred" must surely be of high grade. Thinking thus, Li Xuan immediately asked, "Senior Yi Qin, what are the wondrous uses of the Lingxi Sacred Eye Pill?"
"The Lingxi Sacred Eye Pill is considered an eighth-tier medicinal pill. Upon consumption, your eyes can directly unleash illusionary techniques. Any spiritual master whose strength is lower than yours who falls into your illusionary technique will have their life and death entirely under your control."
"However, this pupil technique demands extremely high spiritual consciousness. With your current soul strength, you can barely execute it once."
Yi Qin spoke slowly. "Each individual's physique is different, and perhaps this pupil technique will have some additional effects. But the specifics vary from person to person."
"Are there no side effects?" Li Xuan inquired curiously.
"None," Yi Qin replied. "However, even in my world, there were not many individuals capable of refining the Lingxi Sacred Eye Pill."
Li Xuan's joy immediately subsided. If even people in Yi Qin's world had few capable refiners, who on the Cangmang Continent could possibly know how?
"Senior Yi Qin, can you refine the Lingxi Sacred Eye Pill?" Li Xuan suddenly asked, a thought sparking in his mind.
"Yes," Yi Qin replied.
Overjoyed, Li Xuan quickly began, "Then Senior..."
"Uproot this Sacred Lotus Fruit along with its branches and trunk and bring it inside. Oh, and a handful of soil directly beneath it is also needed," Yi Qin instructed.
"Alright," Li Xuan nodded excitedly and then crouched down to carefully begin his work.
A moment later, Li Xuan had retrieved the Sacred Lotus Fruit along with the entire seedling and delivered it into the Suppression Prison.
"Done. You may leave now. Once it's refined, I will notify you," Yi Qin said, waving her hand to collect the Sacred Lotus Fruit and its branches.
"Thank you, Senior," Li Xuan replied with a nod and then left the Suppression Prison with a thought.
*Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!*
Just as Li Xuan was preparing to depart, several whistling sounds ripped through the air. In the next instant, five figures appeared before him. A man clad in brocade robes, after glancing at the small pit under Li Xuan's feet, shifted his gaze to Li Xuan's face and said, "The heavenly treasures here, did you take them?"
Li Xuan was taken aback. Was this person some sort of bloodhound? He had collected the Sacred Lotus Fruit, roots and soil included, into the Suppression Prison, and this person could still smell it.
"Brother Ning Cheng, why waste words with him? Let's capture him and take a look at his spatial ring, and we'll know," a bearded man standing beside the first speaker interjected.
The faces of the other three changed slightly; this was outright robbery. If word got out, it would be a grave offense.
"What, are you planning to rob me by force?" Li Xuan, noticing their expressions, smiled slightly and focused his gaze on Ning Cheng. Clearly, these five were led by Ning Cheng, and Li Xuan wished to know this person's intentions.
"Esteemed Sir, as the saying goes, whoever sees it has a share. I suggest you hand it over, and we can divide it together. Rest assured, I will not let you suffer any loss," Ning Cheng said after some thought.
Li Xuan burst out laughing. Why did he keep encountering such idiots? They spoke of robbery in such high-minded terms. Was this sense of superiority innate, or a result of spending too much time in the Central Domain?
"What are you laughing at?" Ning Cheng frowned, seeing Li Xuan's reaction. The spirit-seeking compass had indicated that a supreme treasure was definitely here. Moreover, the small pit on the ground already confirmed the presence of a treasure earlier.
"Frankly, I'm quite curious about how you cultivate. Did you cultivate your brain in your mother's womb? If you want to rob, just rob. Why speak such grand words? Come, I'll stand here. You can make your move," Li Xuan said, shaking his head with a smile.
"It seems you are very confident," Ning Cheng's eyes flashed with killing intent. He then glanced at the bearded man beside him. "Brother Wu Gui, let us see your skills."
"Good," Wu Gui nodded with a sinister grin. "Kid, I guarantee you won't feel any pain before you die."
"Is only he going to attack? Honestly, I think it would be better if you all attacked together," Li Xuan said, shaking his head with a smile.
"Brother Wu Gui, you're being underestimated," Ning Cheng chuckled at this.
The other three also sneered. Wu Gui was a peak Martial King realm expert, rarely matched even among his peers. With them providing support, this man actually wanted them to attack together. Did he think he was a disciple of the Twelve Sects? Truly arrogant.
"Kid, I've changed my mind. I'm going to crush your bones inch by inch and let you feel what despair is!" Wu Gui's eyes were filled with murderous intent. He then moved, unleashing a punch towards Li Xuan.
"Peak Martial King realm, and still so arrogant," Li Xuan shook his head and met the punch with his own.
*Boom!*
The two fists collided, and one figure was instantly sent flying. In mid-air, he spat out several mouthfuls of blood.
"How… how is this possible?!" Ning Cheng and the others' expressions changed drastically as they saw who was being sent flying. Wu Gui was known for his robust physique, yet he was sent flying by a single punch from an unknown nobody!
"I already told you to attack together. Aren't you going to move now?" Li Xuan casually waved his hand, a flicker of desire in his eyes as he looked at Ning Cheng and the other three.
"Esteemed Sir, there seems to be some misunderstanding!" Ning Cheng said urgently, his pupils constricting.
"Now there's a misunderstanding," Li Xuan chuckled. His expression then turned cold. "It's too late."