Chapter 455: Chapter 263: The Mystery of the Divine Rune

The silhouettes of a man and a woman, two Divinity Transformation cultivators, broke through the air, speeding towards him.

Among them was a Divinity Transformation female cultivator, with whom Li Mu once had a brief encounter; it was none other than Saintess Lian Yue, who had traded with him at the previous transaction meeting, accompanied by an Elder Qingyi.

Upon discovering him, both of them excitedly rushed towards him.

“Master Li, that’s great! We’ve finally found you! It wasn’t easy!”

Even before arriving, Saintess Lian Yue’s voice reached Li Mu first, conveying her excitement.

Li Mu couldn’t help but smile. As they approached, he asked, “I wonder what Fellow Daoist Lian Yue seeks from me? If it’s for refining a treasure, you can just pass the materials to Shopkeeper Lin at the Treasure Pavilion!”

After advancing to a Level 6 Refiner, Li Mu informed Lin Baoqing of his ability to refine Tier Six Spiritual Treasures and asked him to help accept some Tier Six Spiritual Treasure refining tasks.

As for the payment for refining, it was either a piece of Tier Seven Spiritual Material, one batch of materials for refining a Tier Six Spiritual Treasure, or six batches of materials for a Tier Five Spiritual Treasure.

The rewards for refining a Tier Six Spiritual Treasure were quite generous. Li Mu set a very high price, yet even so, Lin Baoqing managed to secure many tasks for refining Tier Six Spiritual Treasures.

After all, throughout the entire South Wilderness Spirit Realm, he’s the only Artifact Refining Grandmaster capable of refining Tier Six Spiritual Treasures. As they say, “Even if it’s expensive, there’s always someone willing to bear the cost.”

Li Mu planned to rely on refining Spirit Treasures for others to gather the auxiliary cultivation materials he needed, operating through Lin Baoqing. This was not only safe but also efficient, and much better than if he handled it personally.

Returning to Yin Yang Valley this time, Li Mu was planning to visit the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion sometime soon to ask Lin Baoqing how many refining commissions he had taken for him.

To his great surprise, someone had already come to seek him even before he acted!

He had only revealed to a few people about his residence in Yin Yang Valley, yet who had informed Saintess Lian Yue?

Before long, Saintess Lian Yue and Elder Qingyi flew to him, greeting him respectfully with clasped hands.

“Master Li, forgive my presumptuous disturbance. I visited Shopkeeper Lin, but he said you’ve been out for a while and didn’t know when you’d return, so I came to try my luck, and unexpectedly met you!” Saintess Lian Yue apologized with a respectful gesture, explaining the situation to Li Mu.

“Indeed, I’ve been away for some time and just returned a few days ago,” Li Mu explained, looking at Saintess Lian Yue with curiosity and asking, “I wonder, Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, what’s the matter?”

“No unrelated visitors to the temple of treasures! Master Li, could you allow us into the valley for a detailed discussion?” Saintess Lian Yue looked pitifully at Li Mu, begging.

“Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, and this gentleman—let’s enter the valley for a detailed talk,” Li Mu nodded, glanced at Elder Qingyi, and gestured for them to enter the valley.

“Outside Yin Yang Valley, there is a natural soul wind raging. Please, both of you, keep your minds guarded to withstand this wind!” After saying that, Li Mu turned to look at the two, reminding them not to forget.

Afterward, Li Mu collected Xue’Er, who was daydreaming, into the Spirit-Taming Treasure Bracelet, gathered his Divine Thought using the Mo Yun Nebula Observation Method, and swiftly flew into Yin Yang Valley.

Upon seeing this, Saintess Lian Yue and Elder Qingyi exchanged glances, and following Li Mu’s instructions, they concentrated their Divine Thought to protect their Primordial Spirits, closely following behind him.

About half an hour later, under Li Mu’s guidance, the three of them successfully reached the core area of Yin Yang Valley. The scene here was entirely different from the situation on the periphery of the Spirit Valley. The inside of the Spirit Valley was vibrant and full of Spiritual Power, with beautiful scenery of a dense forest coming into view.

“Master Li, you really know how to choose a place. The periphery of this valley is devoid of vitality and full of deathly stillness, yet within the valley, it’s vibrant with a scene vastly different—it truly is remarkable!” Saintess Lian Yue sighed in awe, observing the vibrant scenery of the Spirit Valley.

“This place indeed is extraordinarily unique. Master Li, to have found such a place to recluse—truly befitting of a wise hermit!” Elder Qingyi softly stroked his white beard, looking at Li Mu with a face full of admiration.

After wandering in this vibrant Spirit Valley for the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, Li Mu invited the two to stop in front of a half-bloomed lotus flower.

On the blossoming lotus flower was a jade platform, with each corner supported by a winding jade pillar, situated at the center of a four-sided house.

“Please take a seat!” Li Mu first sat cross-legged on the jade platform, gesturing to Saintess Lian Yue and Elder Qingyi.

They both nodded with delight and sat down cross-legged in turn.

Li Mu retrieved some Spirit Fruits and Spirit Tea from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, placing them on the tea table. These Spirit Fruits and Spirit Tea were carefully curated by him, specifically to entertain distinguished guests.

It’s rare for Yin Yang Valley to have visitors; these two are presumably here as ’clients’ looking to commission him for artifact refining. Li Mu warmly entertained them, ready to have a pleasant conversation with them.

“Master Li, I apologize for today’s unannounced disturbance—please accept this small gift, and I hope you can forgive us!” Saintess Lian Yue respectfully presented a jade box with both hands to Li Mu, bestowing a gift to dispel any grievance.

Seeing this, Li Mu chuckled in surprise. The action of Saintess Lian Yue indeed lifted his mood.

Li Mu smiled slightly, gesturing with his hand, “Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, you are too polite! Since I’ve let you into the valley, I bear no grudge over this. No need for such formalities!”

With that, Li Mu brewed a cup of Qingxu Spirit Tea, its fragrance permeating, held up the teacup, and looked at the two.

“This is Qingxu Spirit Tea—a gift from a senior; it clears the mind and strengthens the soul. Please, my two fellow daoists, give it a try,” Li Mu introduced and, raising the cup, drank the Spirit Tea in one go.

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