Volume 1 Volume 5 Chapter 139

Volume 5 Chapter 139: Past Events (Part 1)

Although Xu Qingfan understood the situation in the cultivation world the best, Immortal Zizhen wanted to keep Xu Qingfan by his side, and Xu Qingfan wanted to hurry back to "Ronghua Mountain" with Immortal Zizhen and others. But since Mr. Liu had spoken, everyone could only agree helplessly.

Before Immortal Zizhen and the others left, Xu Qingfan specially introduced Li Yuhan to Immortal Zizhen, saying that Li Yuhan understood the cultivation world even more deeply than he did and was very clever. After arriving at Wolf Howling Mountain, Immortal Zizhen could first go to Li Yuhan to learn more about the situation.

After hearing Xu Qingfan’s words, Immortal Zizhen nodded, seeming to remember them, but also seemed a bit skeptical. Xu Qingfan couldn’t help but smile wryly at Immortal Zizhen’s expression.

Clearly, Immortal Zizhen was not interested in Li Yuhan, this nameless third-generation disciple of Jiuhua, nor did he trust him. It seemed that if Xu Qingfan hadn’t always been beside Li Xuhan and was the next sect leader of Jiuhua, and if he hadn’t shown some cleverness and ability while rescuing Qingxu, Immortal Zizhen would likely have the same attitude toward Xu Qingfan.

Judging people by their fame and status has always been one of humanity’s flaws. Although Immortal Zizhen was also one of the few experts among the many masters, he could not escape the influence of this flaw.

Just when Xu Qingfan felt it was unfair for Li Yuhan, he did not know that the reason Immortal Zizhen looked skeptical was that in his view, with the combined strength of their twelve masters, there were no opponents left except for the mysterious "Ming" organization. Li Yuhan might indeed be as clever as Xu Qingfan said, but with the power of many masters, they did not place much importance on cleverness.

The only thing that can overcome all the wisdom and skills in the world is absolute strength and power.

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Just as Xu Qingfan had thought before, the speed of the master in flight was something he, as a newly entered Golden Core Stage cultivator, could not compare to, even with Lv Qingshang, Dongfang Qingling, Jin Qinghan, and Bo Guangyan by his side.

Xu Qingfan had just watched the masters soar into the sky. After bowing to send them off, he realized that the group of masters and Jin Qinghan had vanished from sight. Even when Xu Qingfan pushed the "Sky Eye Skill" to its limit, he could only see a distant black dot, and in the blink of an eye, that dot disappeared.

In other words, within a moment, the group of masters had taken Jin Qinghan and the others thousands of miles away, truly flying into the North Sea in the morning and returning to the mountains in the evening, something a small cultivator like Xu Qingfan could not imagine.

After watching the masters and Jin Qinghan leave, Xu Qingfan turned to Mr. Liu, waiting for his instructions and arrangements.

However, upon turning around, he was surprised to find Mr. Liu staring at him, looking serious.

Although Mr. Liu showed a thoughtful expression, Xu Qingfan was eager to follow the others and didn’t want to waste time, so he couldn’t help but ask first, "Mr. Liu, what should we do now?"

Upon hearing Xu Qingfan’s question, the thoughtful look in Mr. Liu’s eyes gradually faded, but his serious expression became more pronounced. He first glanced at Xu Qingfan’s ankle, then stared directly into his eyes and slowly asked, "What is happening?"

Xu Qingfan was slightly taken aback, especially by the look Mr. Liu had cast on his ankle that sent a chill through him. He couldn’t help but ask, "What’s going on?"

Mr. Liu curled his lip and said, "What is all that ‘Beast Madness Energy’ sealed in your ankle?"

Clearly, when Mr. Liu was helping Xu Qingfan heal earlier, he had discovered the secret in Xu Qingfan’s ankle, and this time keeping Xu Qingfan behind was not just about having him help clean up the seven demon beast bodies.

Hearing the coldness in Mr. Liu’s words, Xu Qingfan felt a sudden shock in his heart.

Over the years, Mr. Liu had guided him greatly, and the technique "Cycle of Life and Death" was one they had created together, so they knew each other quite well. However, Xu Qingfan did not want Mr. Liu to know that he had once been infected by "Beast Madness Energy."

In fact, besides Jin Qinghan, Xu Qingfan didn’t want anyone in the world to know this secret. After all, most cultivators in the cultivation world have the instinct to kill any cultivator infected with "Beast Madness" to prevent future problems.

As he watched Mr. Liu’s gaze grow colder, Xu Qingfan felt more terrified. Could it be that Mr. Liu, like others, wanted to kill him to eliminate future trouble? Although Xu Qingfan and Mr. Liu had a good relationship, there is still the saying that righteousness comes before family. Moreover, Xu Qingfan was not a relative of Mr. Liu.

Xu Qingfan wanted to deny it, but unfortunately, Mr. Liu had already noticed the large amount of Beast Madness Energy hidden in his ankle while treating him. Lying in front of these masters would only work against him.

So, after hesitating for a moment, Xu Qingfan finally explained to Mr. Liu everything about how he got infected with "Beast Madness."

Listening to Xu Qingfan’s story, Mr. Liu’s expression grew more serious. But Xu Qingfan felt a little comforted because Mr. Liu did not seem to want to harm him.

After listening to Xu Qingfan’s story, Mr. Liu closed his eyes and thought for a moment. After a long time, he slowly opened his eyes and said, "I did not expect that ‘Reincarnation’ could actually suppress ‘Beast Madness Energy.’ Even I have no solution for cultivators infected with ‘Beast Madness.’ Given the situation at the time, what you did was correct."

Hearing Mr. Liu’s words, Xu Qingfan felt a surge of joy in his heart. It seemed that although he was infected with ‘Beast Madness,’ Mr. Liu did not intend to kill him to prevent future troubles.

"But," just as Xu Qingfan felt relieved, Mr. Liu suddenly said, "The energy of Spirit Qi is not so simple. Compressed Fire Spirit Qi can create a terrible explosion, compressed Water Spirit Qi turns into Ice Spirit Qi, and compressed Wood Spirit Qi will decompose. You managed to compress all of your ‘Beast Madness Energy’ into a single point. When I was healing you earlier, I sensed that the ‘Beast Madness Energy’ sealed in your ankle is slowly undergoing a change. Since I do not understand ‘Beast Madness Energy,’ I do not know if this change is good or bad for you; it could either be easier to control or become unmanageable even for ‘Reincarnation.’ However, it is definitely a hidden danger. You must be very careful. When you return, I will help you study this changing ‘Beast Madness Energy’ to try to remove it from your body."

Upon hearing Mr. Liu’s words, Xu Qingfan was startled. His recently relaxed feelings turned into deep concern.

"Do not worry, the change in that ‘Beast Madness Energy’ is very slow and will not threaten you for now. I will think of a way to help you."

Seeing the worry in Xu Qingfan’s eyes, Mr. Liu spoke slowly.

"Thank you, Mr. Liu."

Xu Qingfan bowed to express his gratitude, and at that moment, it was all he could do.

Mr. Liu looked at Xu Qingfan as he bowed to thank him, his eyes suddenly becoming dreamy, as if he saw the shadow of someone in Xu Qingfan.

Suddenly, Mr. Liu smiled lightly and asked, "You must be worried that when I find out you had ‘Beast Madness,’ I would kill you to avoid future problems, right?"

Xu Qingfan was slightly taken aback, then his expression became a bit awkward, unsure of how to respond.

But Mr. Liu did not need Xu Qingfan’s answer, and his next sentence left Xu Qingfan even more shocked.

"You don’t need to worry that I will harm you; I will never hurt you because, in some ways, you are already my only family in this world."

Mr. Liu looked at Xu Qingfan and spoke slowly.

"What?!"

After hearing Mr. Liu’s words, Xu Qingfan looked up in surprise, staring at Mr. Liu in confusion.

Only family? Isn’t Ting’er Xu Qingfan’s only family?

Mr. Liu looked deeply at Xu Qingfan again and slowly said, "You must have found it very strange over the years why there have always been rumors that I have a grudge against your master, Li Xuhan, and why I have treated you differently since I met you, right?"

Xu Qingfan nodded in shock; this question had indeed troubled him for many years, but he hesitated to ask.

"You have led Jiuhua independently for many years, and your thoughts and actions have matured greatly. Now you even have the strength of the Golden Core Stage. There are some things I should tell you."

After pausing, Mr. Liu slowly said, "People call me Mr. Liu because they do not know my name, but today I will tell you that my name is Liu Ji."

Xu Qingfan was slightly taken aback, as if something vaguely came to his mind.

"Fortunate, fortunate. I believe you might have realized it too, right? That’s right, before Liu Huaxiang entered Jiuhua, his name was Liu Xiang, and he is my younger brother."

"What?"

Xu Qingfan was already shocked by this statement, but Mr. Liu’s next words left him even more astonished and confused.

"In fact, my useless brother entered Jiuhua under a false name. When he entered Jiuhua, he used the name Li Han, and after formally joining Jiuhua Gate, he is called Li Xuhan!"