Chapter 288: Chapter 174: Gua Gua’s Return

Three years ago, Yu Ziyu expressed an intention to stay put here and remain vigilant against the potential threat of the Withered Disc Demon.

Li Jizhou refused.

As for Yu Ziyu’s concerns about the Southern Domain, Li Jizhou directly rejected him, citing his own low-level cultivation and limited strength.

Ultimately, because he needed to refine the Lifespan Extension Pill, Li Jizhou entrusted Yu Ziyu and Zhou Cang to help him gather auxiliary herbs.

Yu Ziyu and Zhou Cang then frequently went out again in search of opportunities.

At the same time, Yu Ziyu continued to pay attention to the matters of the Eastern Desolate Southern Domain.

On this day, as Li Jizhou was consolidating into the Middle Stage of Golden Core, Yu Ziyu visited once more.

“Ji Zhou, the Southern Domain has undergone dramatic changes. After the major powers of the Central Domain learned of the matter, their denunciations were overwhelming, yet there has been no clear action to date. Instead, more unidentified individuals have arrived in the Southern Domain from the Central Domain, making the situation even more chaotic.”

Upon hearing this, Li Jizhou’s face was filled with doubt.

Without waiting for him to speak, Yu Ziyu continued: “Master predicts that it might be the power play among the five major forces of the Central Domain. Those lofty family Sacred Lands seem to care little about how many people die in the Southern Domain, possibly caring more about gains and losses. Therefore, Master concluded that the corpse nourishment matter of the Southern Domain’s Demon Sect is tied to the five top-tier forces of the Central Domain!”

“The five top-tier forces of the Central Domain!” Li Jizhou’s gaze narrowed as he looked towards the Eastern Desolation Central Domain.

“Indeed, the Central Domain has established the configuration of five top-tier forces since Ancient Times.

The most prominent among them are two families and a Sacred Land which have produced Ascending Immortal Monarchs. In addition, there is an ancient family with Mahayana Celestial Venerables and a Sacred Land of Body Cultivators who achieve by virtue of the flesh. These five top-tier forces have not only been long-lasting, but each possesses Profound Celestial Treasures, and even Quasi-Immortal Artifacts to guard their clan!” Yu Ziyu patiently explained.

Upon hearing this, Li Jizhou was silent, unwilling to even entertain thoughts of forces at such a level.

“There have been recent instances of mysterious forces descending upon the Southern Domain, yet they have only acted against those at the Nascent Soul Level.

Just a few days ago, the chairman at the Nascent Soul Realm from the Commerce Alliance fell. Recently, the Nascent Soul Ancestor of Wuliang Mountain also perished mysteriously.

Now, Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Southern Domain dare not show themselves easily.

Thus, the warfare against the Demon Sect has reverted to battles below the Nascent Soul level.

Yu Ziyu and Zhou Cang might return to the Southern Domain at any time, you…” Yu Ziyu paused, looking at Li Jizhou hesitating to speak.

Li Jizhou immediately stood up: “Sister Yu cares for all beings, sacrificing herself for others, I am extremely in awe. If Sister Yu can find materials for high-tier Talismans, I am willing to do my best to draw some talismans for you to add my small contribution!”

Yu Ziyu smiled knowingly, understanding Li Jizhou’s heart had never changed.

“That is well!”

After seeing off Yu Ziyu, Li Jizhou couldn’t help but sigh longingly.

“Ants, ants… In the eyes of truly high-level cultivators, what is the Southern Domain? What can the countless innocent cultivators of the Southern Domain possibly count for? Perhaps, no different from ants!”

When the Demon Sect matter erupted that year, Li Jizhou thought the big figures were deceived or unable to act, so he did some things in secret.

And now,

“Ha~”

Shaking his head, Li Jizhou no longer thought about it.

A year later, Yu Ziyu and Zhou Cang suddenly left, saying that the Southern Domain now had no Nascent Soul level activities, requiring Yu Ziyu to return as a backbone force against the demons.

Li Jizhou presented five Tier Three Advanced Level Talismans, and together with An Liuli, watched them depart.

Before leaving, Yu Ziyu once again emphasized to An Liuli the hope to take care of Li Jizhou, this cousin.

To this, An Liuli smiled knowingly, no outsider knew of the occurrences over the three years of treatment between her and Li Jizhou,

The subtle and implicit feelings developed naturally over the three years of naked exposure, coupled with inner gratitude, at this moment the feelings An Liuli had for Li Jizhou might not be much weaker than those of Yu Ziyu.

And over the years, all actions and words of Li Jizhou entered An Liuli’s eyes. Given Li Jizhou’s steady diligence, calm demeanor, and endless self-improvement as a cultivator, she had always held him in high regard.

Almost compatible with her own character.

Thus, after Yu Ziyu and Zhou Cang departed, apart from four maids, An Liuli would often come by Li Jizhou’s residence for a drink or exchange insights during her spare time from cultivation, learning from each other.

Li Jizhou did not resist this.

After all, An Liuli’s appearance and manner, especially her regal and noble aura, were unmatched in his past life, and even now, he has not seen anyone surpass her.

The endless path of cultivation is more bearable with such a beauty to alleviate loneliness, beneficial for both mind and body.

And the key point was, An Liuli’s occasional remarks gave Li Jizhou a broader understanding of the Central State, which he had never explored.

Thus passed relatively less lonely two years, and one day, Li Jizhou felt a premonition, slowly looking towards the northwest.

Guaa has been missing for nearly five years, finally, there is a sense of it.

Indicating it is coming in his direction.

At such a distance, the fat insect only took three years to find it and bring it back smoothly.

This somewhat surprised Li Jizhou.

However, as it just entered sensory range, it cannot yet share its vision, nor understand how the fat insect is guiding it back.

Three months later,

On this day, Li Jizhou could finally connect with Guaa’s vision.

His heart stirred, and Guaa’s vision unfolded.

“Hmm?”

Upon seeing it, Li Jizhou slightly raised his eyebrows.

In the vision, the fat insect was flying ahead in escape.

Seemingly fleeing.

Yet Guaa’s actions seemed like pursuit.

It even occasionally shot out its tongue to try and capture the fat insect.

“…” Li Jizhou was slightly alarmed.

Has Guaa become this strong over the years?

That fat insect is clearly extraordinary, it can be so overpowering in pursuit?

After days of observation, it was the same.

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