Chapter 334 - 233: The True Scheme (Long - )

Evil Fourteen said, "It doesn’t matter. Our methods will eventually be learned by you, young friend. Whether it’s sooner or later makes no difference."

...

That day’s discourse on cultivation techniques ended.

"Young friend, next you can go seek out the Sect Leader of the Paradise Sect. She’ll also give you a portion of her essence, helping you perfect your Evil Skill!"

Xun Dongfang spoke, his eyes heavy with seriousness. "The seals on us were placed by powerful figures from the Dao Sect. We have no chance whatsoever... But, if everything goes well, when you perfect the Evil Skill, we might be able to send you away."

"Do you understand our painstaking efforts? With the essence you receive, it’s as if you’re our shared closed-door disciple. All our hopes rest on you."

Li An nodded, "Rest assured, senior. Your kindness... Li An will definitely remember it!"

He understood that Xun Dongfang said this to secure him.

After all, with Zhan Qingxuan now communicating through Li An, Li An couldn’t help but have wild thoughts...

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"It’s not just Xun Dongfang, even Lin Xianxian will give me her essence. There must be something wrong..."

That night, Li An pondered.

Xun Dongfang, Lin Xianxian... he had no doubt that soon Witch Lady, Tuoba Wanchong, Witch Lady, and others would also give him essence!

In truth, the essence of these figures is considered a rare treasure. Outside, anyone obtaining it would be experiencing a heaven-defying fortune... which is very beneficial to Li An as well.

However, he suspected these essences might ultimately become his Life-Ending Talismans...

"Essence is the most fundamental thing of a cultivator, containing the concentrated insights, Dao rhythm, and even the vital energy of life..."

He mulled over it thoroughly, but for now, there was no resolution.

However, he wasn’t in a rush, as Zhan Qingxuan and Evil Fourteen’s plans were still far ahead... The key lies in the Array Zhan Qingxuan gave them.

In matters like these, without complete certainty, Xun Dongfang and the others wouldn’t act!

He still had ample time to plan, prepare...

...

Next, Li An first expressed interest in the Paradise Sect’s cultivation technique, then gradually increased his visits to the building there, making everything seem smooth and natural, to avoid attracting Xu Wanshou’s attention.

The end of the month came again.

"Young friend, how old are you?"

Lin Xianxian, Sect Leader of the Paradise Sect, asked while guiding Li An, smiling as she spoke.

She showed Li An a Paradise Map, the images within were extraordinarily enticing and captivating. While Li An pondered in silence, ripples involuntarily arose in his heart.

"Four hundred and thirty-three years old."

Li An replied truthfully.

"Over four hundred..."

Lin Xianxian seemed lost in thought, "Do you know what our Paradise Sect’s standard for accepting disciples once was?"

"I don’t know, senior."

"Geniuses, only true geniuses are worthy of enjoying this timeless paradise... Over four hundred years old, hmm, the weakest in our sect should be at the Late-Stage Nascent Soul by that age."

The implication was that a talent like Li An... she disregarded.

"Unable to catch senior’s eye, Li An is very ashamed," Li An said remorsefully.

"What’s there to be ashamed of... It’s not like all I have is the eye for talent? Right? Hehe..."

Though her age is ancient, at least over a thousand years, she still exudes youthful vitality. Every smile and gesture seemed like an intoxicating potion... truly a woman born to captivate a man’s heart.

"Hmph, what are you imagining? Aren’t you going to focus on reading? Have you learned it yet?"

Seeing Li An somewhat distracted, she gently pinched his cheek with her slender jade hand. Li An’s face flushed red, prompting an enchanting peal of laughter from her as she slipped into the bookshelf.

"What a terrifying old monster..."

Outwardly, Li An seemed utterly flustered by her teasing, but internally, he was extremely alert.

This Lin Xianxian... is truly frightening.

"Dummy,"

Lin Xianxian’s voice came from within the bookshelves. She stretched out her slender, jade-like hand from behind a bookshelf, gesturing for Li An to come over, "If you can’t learn from the books, can’t you come here and learn from reality?"

Li An immediately rushed over, saying, "Teach me, senior!!"

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