Chapter 253 - 249: No Hope for Innate, Useless Harvest (Double - )
Of course, Sword Cliff isn’t devoid of other formidable experts, it’s just stripped of its title as the foremost Hidden Sect, reduced to an ordinary hidden sect once again.
Without the unique aura, who knows what might happen in the future.
"By the way, a reminder to everyone, the fact that Sword Venerable and the Pavilion Master of Wangyue Pavilion went to Ancient Abyss Country was witnessed by many. I’m afraid it’s no longer a secret in the Outer Domain." Song Changming suddenly reminded before leaving.
The two groups from Sword Cliff and Wangyue Pavilion felt a chill in their hearts upon hearing this.
They naturally understood the implication in Song Changming’s words.
With Da Han lacking the presence of Sword Venerable and Su Yaoguang, these two peerless experts, it undoubtedly signals stirring intentions from the Outer Realm Evil Cult Members.
If they were to make a comeback and attack within Da Han’s borders, it would certainly lead to another bloodbath.
"Ping’an, Ziwen, Qingqing, let’s go back." After speaking, Song Changming led the big horse that Song Ping’an brought and left immediately.
The aftermath of Sword Venerable and Su Yaoguang leaving was not his concern.
Da Han doesn’t rely solely on these top-notch warriors; other hidden major sects aren’t just decorations.
Even without these two, the millennia-old Da Han isn’t made of fragile paper, easily broken.
There are other mighty warriors to protect this Martial Realm from outer incursions.
Returning to Wangyue County City, upon entering the Liu Residence, they saw Liu Dingsheng engaged in a lively conversation with someone in the courtyard.
Seeing Song Changming return, Liu Dingsheng happily stood up, ending his conversation with the person.
"It’s been a while, Brother Song, hope you are well." Li Jinyu turned and smiled.
"Changming, this gentleman visited yesterday, claiming to be an old friend of yours, and predicted you’d return today... Now witnessed, sir, you’re quite uncanny!"
Liu Dingsheng praised repeatedly, clearly impressed by Li Jinyu despite only spending a day together.
"Brother Li, what brings you here this time?" Song Changming asked directly.
Knowing Li Jinyu’s enigmatic abilities, he knew Li wouldn’t visit without reason.
"Just here to visit Brother Song." Li Jinyu laughed.
"Just visiting?" Song Changming was skeptical.
"Of course, if I didn’t come to visit Brother Song, to reconnect, you might completely forget about me when you head to Ancient Abyss Country in the future." Li Jinyu said.
"..." Song Changming was speechless.
He didn’t know whether Li Jinyu said it casually or if he indeed foresaw this future event.
"Why, Brother Song, do you have concerns? Not welcoming me?" Li Jinyu asked.
"You’re certainly welcome, Brother Li, let’s have a drink tonight." Song Changming shook his head.
"Indeed, you’re welcome to stay as long as you like." Liu Dingsheng chimed in cheerfully.
"Then, I’ll gratefully accept." Li Jinyu nodded.
In fact, Li Jinyu had brought along a lot of clothing, intending to stay long-term with Song Changming.
The Liu Residence had plenty of vacant rooms; one Li Jinyu could certainly be accommodated.
However, he wasn’t staying for free. He took out an elixir pill with a rich herbal fragrance.
"This is a Top-grade Longevity Pill refined by my Zhuji Pavilion. If Elder Liu takes it, extending lifespan by another ten years without illness shouldn’t be an issue."
These words surprised everyone present.
"Can such a small elixir truly have such miraculous effects?!" Song Ping’an exclaimed.
To know that Liu Dingsheng has already lived over a century, and this elixir can extend his life another ten years, seemed too miraculous!
"Rumors from the Jianghu have it that the Zhuji Pavilion has Longevity Pills, but I never had the chance to verify, assuming it to be Jianghu hearsay..." murmured Liu Ziwen.
"Hehe, though called a Longevity Pill, it can’t truly grant immortality, just a few extra years to live." Li Jinyu wasn’t particularly amazed by the elixir.
He knew too many things, the Under the Heavens held countless wonders, this small elixir was nothing special to him.
Precious to others, for him, it was casually given away.
"Additionally, the elixir’s effect requires three days of sleep to fully manifest, but there’s no need for concern, one will awaken naturally after." Li Jinyu added.
Liu Dingsheng expressed his gratitude repeatedly and went to take the medicine and sleep.
"Brother Li, did you foresee something when giving this Longevity Pill?" After Liu Dingsheng and others left, Song Changming suddenly asked.
"Without this Longevity Pill, Elder Liu would not have lived beyond this year." Li Jinyu stroked his smooth chin, speaking candidly to Song Changming.
Implying that this year would have been Liu Dingsheng’s final year, Li Jinyu essentially extended his life by ten years with the Longevity Pill.
Of course, the Longevity Pill’s effect varies per individual, ten years is just an estimate, not precise for everyone.
Some who take the pill may only gain four to five more years, others may gain eleven or twelve.
"Thank you, Brother Li." Song Changming expressed his gratitude with a courteous gesture.
"It’s a trivial matter unrelated to you, Brother Song, consider it my rent here." Li Jinyu waved it off nonchalantly, then reminded.
"But the Longevity Pill is only effective when taken once; taking more wouldn’t help. In a few years, I too would be powerless."
Song Changming nodded in understanding, not planning to ask Li Jinyu for more when that time comes.
At Liu Dingsheng’s age, living an extra day was already a bonus.
In the evening, fine snow began falling from the sky, covering the courtyard.
Song Changming and Li Jinyu sat in the little room, drinking warm wine together.
In the courtyard, Su Qingqing practiced sword movements under the falling snow.
Compared to before Song Changming left, Su Qingqing’s Sword Form seemed to have improved further.
The white dog lay in the corridor outside the little room, avoiding the cold snowflakes from above, lazily drooping its ears.
Dahuang, on the other hand, frantically rolled on the ground or dug up earth, seemingly boundless in energy, this was its usual behavior, a dog that never knew how to stay still.
"Brother Li, can you foresee a person’s lifespan?" Song Changming asked curiously.
"Sometimes I can, but not at my will." Li Jinyu shook his head, explaining.
Destiny is too elusive and illusory; only occasionally, when inspired, can he glimpse bits of others’ fates, akin to looking at flowers in the fog.
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