After a Cultivator introduces Qi into their body,
besides being able to control their own magical power and cast various Spells and Divine Abilities,
there is another significant change:
— Their Divine Soul!
Unlike the Souls of ordinary Mortals, the Divine Soul possesses various unimaginable profound mysteries.
Even for powerful Cultivators with profound Cultivation,
even if their Physical Body is destroyed, they can still survive in the world by relying on their Divine Soul.
Zhou Rui knew he was going to die.
But he was already a Cultivator at the Qi Training Stage, Third Level, possessing a weak Divine Soul.
As long as this woman had no means to deal with a Divine Soul, he might still be able to leave some trace.
To send a message to his School, to avenge himself!
Regarding this,
Zhao Xier didn't care.
She had come to kill.
This was also the Bi Xiao Palace's way of warning Hanging Sky Cave.
But Li Zhuo wanted to cultivate in seclusion.
He didn't want Wanshou Mountain to be exposed to the view of Cultivation Schools.
Therefore,
since Zhou Rui was already dead, his body and Soul must be completely annihilated!
No trace could be left.
Even if it meant exposing Li Zhi's body to Zhao Xier,
Li Zhuo had no choice but to act.
Hearing the familiar voice from not far away, Zhao Xier was startled.
Joy welled up in her heart.
She immediately turned around and looked at the approaching figure.
It was indeed the familiar white robe, with a familiar Little Squirrel perched on his shoulder.
Zhao Xier immediately greeted him with a smile, and finally saw the face of the person approaching: "Li Daoyou, we meet again…"
Zhao Xier's smile froze on her face.
Although the voice was the same, and the robe he wore perfectly matched the figure in her memory,
and he even had an identical Little Squirrel,
the person who came was definitely not Li Daoyou.
Zhao Xier pursed her lips, as if a basin of cold water had been poured over her head.
For a moment, she felt incredibly disappointed.
However, she was puzzled.
What was the relationship between this person and Li Daoyou?
Why were his clothes and voice so similar?
She took a deep breath.
Zhao Xier cupped her hands and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist. I am Zhao Xier of Bi Xiao Palace. May I ask, Fellow Daoist…"
She introduced herself, naturally hoping Li Zhuo would also be forthcoming.
That way, Zhao Xier could also ask about Li Daoyou.
Li Zhuo, however, ignored Zhao Xier.
He had to deal with Zhou Rui first!
"Little Guo, go!"
"Chirp chirp~ Yes!"
The crimson Little Guo flew from Li Zhuo's shoulder, fluttering beside Zhou Rui.
At this moment,
Zhou Rui's life force had completely dissipated, with only a few remnants of his Divine Soul still lingering in the world.
He looked at Zhao Xier before him, his eyes filled with venomous resentment.
"Just you wait, Hanging Sky Cave will absolutely not let…"
"Chirp chirp~"
Zhou Rui's words were cut short by the annoying chirping sounds coming from beside him.
He glared fiercely at the crimson Little Guo, trying to scare it away.
But he didn't expect the Little Guo to suddenly open its mouth, a ridiculous ball of flame forming within.
"Heh, courting death…"
Puff—
Little Guo opened its mouth and forcefully spat.
But it only spat out a ball of flame about the size of a fist!
Scarlet Flame Departure Fire!
Looking at the laughable flame, Zhou Rui snorted, "A flame of this level can never harm a Divine Soul—"
Zhou Rui hadn't finished speaking.
The flame had already floated onto his Divine Soul.
In just an instant,
Zhou Rui felt as if he was being burned alive!
The fist-sized flame completely ignited his Divine Soul,
the immense pain made his Divine Soul scream, while also filled with confusion.
What level of Spirit Beast was this Little Red bird?
How could it spit out flames capable of igniting a Divine Soul?
Unfortunately,
no one would give him the answer.
After a brief moment,
Zhou Rui's Divine Soul turned to ash, completely disappearing from the world.
"Chirp chirp~ Success!"
Li Zhuo smiled and stroked Little Guo's head, praising, "Little Guo is amazing~"
"Chirp chirp~"
Looking down at Zhou Rui's corpse, Li Zhuo finally felt at ease.
"Later, I'll have Crimson Luan burn this corpse, completely destroying all traces."
"For a Disciple in the Qi Refining Realm, Hanging Sky Cave wouldn't really come and flatten the Cangmang Mountains, would they?"
"Hehe~"
Li Zhuo muttered to himself, while Zhao Xier next to him couldn't hold back.
"Fellow Daoist…"
Li Zhuo finally reacted, then sighed inwardly.
Zhao Xier was also quite a troublesome person…
However, he still cupped his hands and said, "Fairy Zhao, I've long admired you."
Zhao Xier replied with a smile, "It shouldn't be 'long admired,' it should be 'long time no see,' right~"
"Why does Fairy Zhao say that?"
Zhao Xier pointed at his clothes and the Little Squirrel on his shoulder, her eyes twinkling with a smile: "Li Daoyou, though your appearance has changed, your clothes and this cute Little Squirrel haven't~"
"Uh…"
Li Zhuo was stunned, sighing in his heart.
Zhao Xier was truly a perceptive person!
She had indeed discovered it.
However, Li Zhuo truly had no other option.
He only had this one set of robes, which he had specially kept to wear only when he went down the mountain.
Even his true form in the mountain was currently only wearing a tiger skin skirt.
There were truly no other decent clothes.
As for the Little Squirrel, needless to say.
It was already waving its tiny hand and greeting Zhao Xier.
Li Zhuo gave a wry smile and finally spoke, "As expected of Fairy Zhao, whom my elder brother once mentioned, truly perceptive~ My name is Li Zhi, it's a pleasure to meet Fairy Zhao."
"Uh, elder brother? Li Zhi?"
This time, it was Zhao Xier who was a bit confused.
Li Zhuo smiled and nodded, "Yes, Li Zhuo is my elder brother."
Zhao Xier carefully scrutinized Li Zhi, then suddenly laughed.
Her eyes narrowed like a cunning little fox: "Then… when Li Zhuo Daoyou mentioned me, what did he say?"
"Hmm…"
Li Zhuo thought about his first impression of Zhao Xier and said, "Powerful, decisive in Heart-Nature, a very formidable person~"
"Is that so…"
Although they were all compliments, Zhao Xier felt a strange sensation in her heart.
Why didn't he mention her appearance?
As a Cultivator,
Zhao Xier actually didn't care about her appearance, and even disliked others complimenting her looks.
She believed that
one's mind should be firm on the Dao of Cultivation, and not be entangled by such worldly matters.
But now,
Zhao Xier heard Li Zhuo's evaluation of her.
Instead, she felt a little disappointed.
Why didn't he mention her appearance?
She was quite good-looking, wasn't she~
Was Li Daoyou really that indifferent?
Although she felt a bit sour inside, Zhao Xier didn't show it.
Instead, she chatted with Li Zhuo with a smile.
Li Zhuo finally learned the reason for Zhou Rui's visit to the Cangmang Mountains.
Upon hearing that Bi Xiao Palace had sent Zhao Xier to kill Zhou Rui,
Li Zhuo's mood became even better.
Such a big responsibility had already been taken on by someone else.
The Cangmang Mountains could continue to remain hidden from the view of the Immortal Cultivation Sects.
He could also stay in the mountains, happily farming and cultivating.
Happy~
"Zhou Rui's Storage Pouch and Storage Ring were both extorted by him from other Sects, so there are no Restrictions, and they can be used directly. There are still many good things inside~"
Upon realizing that there was completely no more to talk about, and the 'Li Zhi' before her subtly indicated he wanted her to leave,
Zhao Xier didn't linger.
Leaving that one sentence, and putting away the Soul-Bewitching Incense Burner bestowed by her Master, she bid farewell and left directly.
Li Zhuo naturally couldn't ask for more.
He smiled as he saw off the scapegoat, then picked up the Storage Pouch and Storage Ring.
At the same time,
the Fire Luan also flew back.
It was still holding a large, emerald-green praying mantis in its mouth.