"It's a Spirit Storing Bead!"
At the foot of Shaoyang Mountain, Li Xuan became excited after taking out the spirit bead left by a senior from the array's core.
A Spirit Storing Bead, as the name suggests, is a spirit bead that stores spiritual energy. Li Xuan identified it at a glance. Although this Spirit Storing Bead only had the function of storage, its grade had reached the level of an immortal artifact.
Putting aside its offensive and defensive power, one could imagine how much spiritual energy this grade of Spirit Storing Bead could hold. Li Xuan was currently in dire need of spiritual energy.
"This senior is truly powerful, to have been able to foresee what I needed most ten thousand years ago. This senior has truly helped me immensely." Li Xuan smiled slightly, then with a thought, he reached out to the Spirit Storing Bead.
Buzz!
With a buzzing sound, Li Xuan's divine sense was bounced back. Li Xuan was startled and then gave a self-deprecating bitter laugh, "I was too hasty. I forgot that immortal artifact level items require an oath of allegiance."
As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, a drop of blood fell from his cut finger into the Spirit Storing Bead. With a flash of spiritual light, the Spirit Storing Bead's glow illuminated the entire underground space.
The next moment, Li Xuan's soul instantly felt a connection with the Spirit Storing Bead. Feeling this, Li Xuan's divine sense once again shot out, enveloping the Spirit Storing Bead.
"So much spiritual energy?! Did this senior collect all the spiritual energy from Earth at that time into this Spirit Storing Bead?" Upon probing the Spirit Storing Bead with his divine sense, Li Xuan was shocked to find the spiritual energy within extremely dense.
If Li Xuan absorbed it all, it would be enough for him to step into the Dao One Realm. Such purity was no less than the purity of spiritual energy on the Martial God Continent.
It was worth noting that Li Xuan's current realm was only at the peak of the Realm Combination stage. If he were to break through now, it would only be three realms below his current level.
Of course, his strength would be greatly diminished. After all, Li Xuan had not cultivated the way of the sword on Earth.
"Some things in the mist of fate are truly unpredictable." Li Xuan withdrew his divine sense, sighed, and then composed himself, sitting cross-legged. After stabilizing his state of mind, he immediately activated the Li family's cultivation technique and began to cultivate.
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"So he spent that month traveling in the Zangcheng district. But the events that happened to you on your journey were quite exciting." In a quiet bar outside the Jinxiu residential area in Hangzhou, Li Wan'er said with a smile after listening to Su Qing and Yi Fan's account.
Li Wan'er had been a little curious about Li Xuan's disappearance for that month. However, it wasn't convenient for her to ask at the time, and knowing now brought her some resolution.
"Uncle Li Xuan always gives us a very mysterious feeling. Sister Wan'er, you've been with Uncle Li Xuan for so long, haven't you noticed anything?" Yi Fan asked curiously.
"No, I don't spend much time at home. Besides coming back in the evenings, I don't have much time to interact with him. If he hadn't said he could help me resolve my company's crisis that day, I wouldn't have thought he was mysterious."
"However, someone who can make the Li De Group obey his arrangements, how can he be described with just the word 'mysterious'."
Li Wan'er said with a wry smile, shaking her head. Recalling her previous interactions with Li Xuan, they had indeed had little contact.
If they had interacted more, perhaps she would have noticed something.
"Li De Group? Hangzhou's number one group, Li De Group?" Su Qing's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, and she looked at Li Wan'er.
As the chairperson, Su Qing naturally knew about the Li De Group.
And a large group like this actually listened to Li Xuan's arrangements. The intrigue behind this made Su Qing feel a hint of shock.
Even Su Qing's own company was nothing compared to the Li De Group.
Moreover, Su Qing knew that the Li De family was so influential that even the old families in the Jingcheng district were reluctant to offend them. This showed how great Li Xuan's influence was.
Furthermore, as a collateral descendant of the Su family, Su Qing had achieved her current position through considerable effort. Yet, Li Xuan, whom she had met, could make an entity like the Li De Group obey his commands. The informational content behind this was simply too vast.
"That's right. My company was on the verge of bankruptcy and being acquired. He went out for two hours, and then the Li De Group invested and provided me with goods. Otherwise, I would have had to declare bankruptcy that day."
Li Wan'er nodded, and then recounted the events of that day. Even now, Li Wan'er felt as if that day was a dream.
"Uncle Li Xuan seems a bit different." Yi Fan's eyes flickered slightly, her interest in Li Xuan clearly growing.
Yi Fan was not foolish and had some understanding of the Li De Group. After all, as the premier group in China's largest provincial capital, its weight was immeasurable.
"By the way, through some channels, we learned that Li Xuan went to the East District. Do you know if Li Xuan has any relatives or friends in the East District?" Yi Fan said, sighing helplessly, and then, as if remembering something, asked Li Wan'er.
"East District? It seems he's gone back to his hometown. Li Xuan's parents died in the earthquake in '08. Since he's gone to the East District, he must be returning to his hometown."
Li Wan'er's expression was initially surprised, then she nodded in realization.
Li Xuan had already divorced her, so it was only natural for him to return to his hometown. Furthermore, after hearing Su Qing's words, Li Wan'er increasingly felt that Su Qing and Yi Fan's identities were not low.
"Uncle Li Xuan's hometown is in the East District? Sister Su Qing, I have an uncle who seems to be in charge of work in the East District. Sister Su Qing, do you want to go and see Uncle Li Xuan's hometown?" Yi Fan said immediately after hearing Li Wan'er's words.
"Your uncle is in charge of work in the East District? That's right, how could the Yi family's connections be something I could imagine. It seems you're already impatient to set off." Su Qing said, then fell into contemplation.
Su Qing understood the gap between herself and Yi Fan, considering Yi Fan was a descendant of the main branch of the Yi family.
Su Qing had also left many company matters behind to come out, making a considerable sacrifice. Compared to Yi Fan, Su Qing naturally had more things to consider.
If this continued, it would naturally have an impact on the company. Su Qing was somewhat hesitant about how to choose.
"Sister Su Qing, I can have someone look after your company's matters. Don't worry, I'll ensure the company operates smoothly by the time you return. Can you accompany me to Uncle Li Xuan's hometown now?" Seeing Su Qing's expression, Yi Fan said with a smile.
Yi Fan had naturally guessed Su Qing's worries. If she lacked such insight, how could Yi Fan travel alone?
"As expected of Miss Yi Fan, the third lady. I'll accompany you on this trip." Seeing that Yi Fan had seen through her thoughts, Su Qing did not refuse and smiled, nodding.
"Sister Wan'er, you haven't been to Uncle Li Xuan's hometown either, have you?" Yi Fan asked, looking at Li Wan'er after Su Qing agreed.
"You mean you want me to go with you too?" Li Wan'er was taken aback. This was, after all, the first time the three of them had met.
And the result of their meeting was three women abandoning their families and careers for one man?
However, Li Wan'er truly felt a flicker of interest, and her company was even less significant compared to Su Qing's.
So Li Wan'er did not have too many worries and nodded, "This is a fake marriage, but we are still legally married. After all these years, I haven't paid respects at his parents' graves. Going this time can be considered fulfilling my duty."
Seeing Li Wan'er agree, Yi Fan smiled and held Su Qing's hand with one hand and Li Wan'er's with the other.
"Have a pleasant journey!"