He was currently cultivating the Nine Turns Thunder Scripture, a technique comparable to a mid-tier Earth-grade method.

Even if he reached the Elemental Infant Realm, he wouldn’t need to switch techniques.

Finally, under Ling Daoyan’s suggestion, he chose two sword techniques and one body technique.

One sword technique was an unexpected sword flight technique, while the other was a sword technique called ‘Seven Fiends.’

This sword technique consisted of only seven moves, but each move had numerous variations and immense killing power!

It was personally bestowed by the Northern Heavenly King, Long Qu, and was also of mid-tier Earth-grade.

The last body technique was quite interesting; it was a rare technique comparable to a high-tier Earth-grade method!

The body technique was called ‘Phantom Ghost Step,’ and it was extremely difficult to cultivate but incredibly fast.

It was said that if this body technique was mastered, it could rival the instantaneous movement of an early Elemental Infant Realm cultivator over hundreds of meters.

This body technique leaned more towards escape techniques, with terrifying burst speed, but it also consumed a tremendous amount of Primordial Energy.

Even a late-stage Golden Elixir cultivator couldn’t sustain it for more than an hour while traveling.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.

During this time, Yu Sui’an’s injuries had significantly improved, at least enough for her to walk around, though her right hand was still in a sling around her neck.

Perhaps understanding that she couldn’t stop Li Guanqi from leaving, she clung to him every day during this period.

Ye Feng, dressed in a white brocade robe, flew through the air and arrived at Jade Bottle Peak.

Seeing the little girl riding on his neck, Ye Feng couldn’t help but laugh.

“Little Bun, you’re so big now, and you still want to ride a horse.”

But as soon as he said this, both Yu Sui’an and Li Guanqi looked up and said simultaneously.

“None of your business!”

“Yeah, none of your business!”

Ye Feng’s smile froze on his face, and he said helplessly.

“Alright, you two kids.”

“Boss, we need to gather in an hour, don’t forget the time.”

Li Guanqi held Yu Sui’an’s legs with both hands and said calmly.

“Got it.”

After putting the little girl down, Li Guanqi squatted and tapped her nose, saying.

“I’m going to see Master, come with me, and don’t cause trouble.”

Yu Sui’an’s eyes welled up with tears, and she nodded, whispering.

“Okay, I won’t cause trouble.”

Li Guanqi took her and flew around the three thousand peaks towards Heavenly Thunder Peak.

When he arrived at the old man’s courtyard again, he stood at the door, unsure of how to knock.

Deciding to leave, he still felt uneasy about his master.

But Yu Sui’an, standing beside him, didn’t care about any of that and pushed the door open, running inside.

“Grandpa Li, I’m here!”

In the courtyard, the old man was sitting on a chair, smoking, with a pot of wine and two cups on the table.

Li Guanqi walked in calmly, bowing in front of the old man.

“Disciple Li Guanqi, here to pay respects to Master.”

Li Nanting’s originally stern face softened, wrinkles deepening.

He knocked on Li Guanqi’s head and said, “You haven’t paid respects to me in a year and a half, and now you’re suddenly diligent.”

“Get up, sit down.”

Li Guanqi scratched his head and stood up with a silly smile, saying, “This disciple keeps the bond with Master in his heart; saying it out loud is meaningless.”

The old man said nothing, just filled the two cups in front of him.

With a clink, a silver stream poured out, and the old man’s eyes gradually reddened.

As the cups filled, the old man’s voice trembled slightly.

“Come, let’s have a drink, consider it a farewell.”

“This departure, who knows how many winters and summers will pass before you return.”

“I’ve said everything I needed to say, for this journey…”

“As your master, I wish you to soar like a great roc, rising ninety thousand miles in a day!”

“And may you never worry about having no friends on your journey, for who in the world does not know you!”

The young man held his cup, his eyes also reddening, and said solemnly.

“Disciple will remember Master’s teachings and the sect’s instructions!”

“Master’s grace, the sect’s bond, never to be forgotten!”

Clink.

The cups clinked together, and as Li Guanqi drank, he felt a warmth in his heart.

The old man stood up, wiping his eyes with his sleeve, and gently patted the young man’s shoulder.

“Let’s go, it’s time.”

Li Guanqi stood up but didn’t move his feet. Instead, he waved to the little girl peeking from behind the door.

Seeing him wave, Yu Sui’an ran out, crying.

“Wah, Little Blind, you’re leaving me…”

Li Guanqi quickly comforted her.

“Don’t worry, I’m not leaving forever.”

“Maybe… by the time I return, you’ll have grown up. After I leave, make sure to cultivate diligently, understand?”

“If anyone bullies you, go to my little wooden house on Jade Bottle Peak and write down their names.”

“When I return, I’ll avenge you one by one.”

Yu Sui’an tilted her head, seriously considering this.

Li Guanqi laughed and took her along with the old man to Heavenly Sword Peak.

On the way, Li Guanqi said with a smile.

“When I go out, I’ll buy local meat buns for you at every place I visit!”

“When I return, you’ll have plenty to eat.”

The little girl’s eyes lit up, and she grabbed his ear, asking.

“Really?”

Li Guanqi nodded with a smile, “Really.”

“Good! You said it, you have to keep your word!”

“Pinkie promise!”

“Pinkie promise, a hundred years without change!”

When Li Guanqi arrived, the disciples going out for training had already gathered on the Heavenly Sword Peak square.

Handing the little girl to the old man, Li Guanqi took out a jade slip from his storage ring and handed it to the old man.

He whispered, “Master, this is my gift to the sect. Open it after I leave!”

The old man was slightly puzzled by his mysterious behavior but agreed.

Li Guanqi then flew into the crowd.

There were nearly thirty disciples choosing to go out for training this time.

But from Li Guanqi’s batch, only he and Ye Feng were present.

Lu Kangnian slowly emerged from the void, his bright eyes scanning the crowd.

Then he raised his hand, and instantly, countless sword flight figures flew from the peaks!

The scene was breathtaking, with all the sword-flying figures wearing the sect’s robes.

The disciples cupped their fists and shouted loudly.

“Wish all senior brothers a safe journey and a smooth path to immortality!”

“Wish all senior brothers a safe journey and a smooth path to immortality!”

In an instant, their voices merged into a torrent, as if to overturn the sky.

Lu Kangnian waved his hand and said loudly, “Gentlemen discuss the Dao while seated, disciples practice it while standing!”

“Everyone, the mountains are high, the roads are long, and life is precious.”

“No matter when, no matter where, no matter what danger you face.”

“Never forget that behind you stands the Great Xia Sword Sect!”

Whoosh!

A stream of light silently shot into Li Guanqi’s forehead!

Li Guanqi looked into the distance, where a chubby old man raised his wine gourd towards him.

In his sea of consciousness, a secret technique called ‘Violent Spirit Technique’ appeared.

The crowd bowed, then turned into streams of light, shooting in all directions!

As the sect grew smaller behind him, Li Guanqi changed into a clean white robe.

He fastened the wine gourd given by his master to his waist.

In this world, perhaps only strong liquor could match it.

What lay ahead, the young man in white did not know.

But he knew that as long as he kept moving forward, a more exciting world awaited him.