Chapter 264

    The Peak Master Dieyun had been contemplating Li Su’s proposal for recruitment for some time, and her position had been evolving.

    Initially, she felt confident, considering the Returning Origin Sect’s esteemed status as a top-tier immortal sect. Even if the Tianluo Sect Leader pursued an unconventional path, Peak Master Dieyun wasn’t overly concerned.

    However, as Li Su continued to grow and demonstrated his impressive abilities, particularly after the battle at Mangkang Mountain, Peak Master Dieyun’s confidence began to waver. Moreover, when Li Su later crafted a high-quality magical artifact for her, showcasing remarkable expertise in refining, it further eroded her confidence.

    Being the sole top-tier immortal sect in the Canglan Realm, Peak Master Dieyun initially had reservations about resorting to unconventional methods. Nevertheless, over time, her confidence dwindled further. Later, she realised that some of her talented female disciples held a favourable opinion of Li Su. During Li Su’s last visit to the Returning Origin Sect to create a top-tier magical artifact for Peak Master Dieyun, even the exceptionally gifted disciple with a first-rank spirit root, Tiantian, did not isolate herself. Tiantian appeared outside the refining room on multiple occasions. Consequently, Peak Master Dieyun approached Tiantian for her opinion.

    When Tiantian blushed and stammered, unable to speak but not refusing, and eventually agreed to Peak Master Dieyun’s arrangement, that was when the leader conceived the current recruitment plan. If Tiantian had explicitly declined, she would not have pursued this plan.

    Her original intention was to invite Li Su into the sect and have him accepted as a personal disciple by the head of the Returning Origin Sect once they emerged from seclusion. Simultaneously, she aimed to arrange a marriage between Tiantian and Li Su, as Li Su appeared amenable to having concubine children and producing exceptional descendants. A genius with a first-rank spirit root who also had some affection for Li Su should, in Peak Master Dieyun’s view, be a willing match.

    However, this time, she witnessed Li Su, who was already remarkable, unexpectedly breaking through the Refinement stage and exhibiting robust physical cultivation. This left Peak Master Dieyun greatly astonished.

    Li Su then turned his gaze back to Tiantian. “Tiantian, are you willing?” Tiantian’s face grew redder, and she was too nervous to look at Li Su. After a while, she nodded gently. Li Su withdrew his gaze and looked at Peak Master Dieyun.

    Li Su accepted the leader’s plan, and Peak Master Dieyun was pleased. As for Li Su’s subsequent question, Peak Master Dieyun did not deny it. “Yes, Li Su, I’ve been stuck at this bottleneck for thousands of years, unable to break through.” Afterwards, Peak Master Dieyun sighed.

    Li Su contemplated for a moment and then produced a pill. “After you return, please try it to see if there is any effect. If it works, you can come to find me,” Li Su suggested. This elixir was his latest creation, developed after researching his bottleneck. He wasn’t entirely sure if it would benefit Peak Master of the Dieyun, but it would be advantageous if it did. It would allow Li Su to further research Peak Master’s bottleneck and experiment with the spiritual herbs and elixirs from the Returning Origin Sect. Suppose the elixir he created could resolve Peak Master’s bottleneck. In that case, Li Su would no longer need to worry about the cultivation resources for his women and the future generation of talented disciples. Such an elixir is very valuable.

    Numerous cultivators were likely to compete to obtain this elixir, and the demand for cultivation resources would continue to grow in the future. Li Su’s exceptional descendants were consistently advancing in their cultivation, and the number and strength of his women were also on the rise. Therefore, Li Su needed to make early preparations for these developments.

    Peak Master of the Dieyun showed interest when Li Su presented the elixir, and she intended to test it in seclusion. She trusted it because Li Su concocted it and had heard positive comments about his alchemical expertise from Northern Realm cultivators. Peak Master had high expectations for Li Su due to his previous extraordinary feats.

    However, while discussing details with Li Su, she wanted to broach the topic of Tiantian becoming a legitimate wife but couldn’t bring herself to ask. Li Su had taken in numerous concubines, including a Nascent Soul cultivator and individuals with exceptional bloodlines. Given Li Su’s current status as a Nascent Soul cultivator and the possibility of him being a reincarnated immortal, it wasn’t realistic for Tiantian to become a legitimate wife.

    Growing up was crucial, as it allowed individuals to progress beyond the title of genius. Therefore, Peak Master of the Dieyun decided not to discuss the topic.

    The news of Li Su’s upcoming wedding with the first-class spiritual root genius from the Returning Origin Sect spread throughout the Canglan Realm, surprising many cultivators. Tiantian’s reputation had already reached other realms, and her exceptional beauty had made her known as the most beautiful woman among the younger generation in the Central Realm. As a first-class spiritual root genius, she had garnered significant attention. The news of her marrying Li Su was astonishing, considering Li Su’s reputation for taking in concubines.

    The news also led to discussions among cultivators who wondered about Tiantian’s willingness to marry Li Su and the reasons behind the Returning Origin Sect’s agreement. The news about Li Su reaching the Nascent Soul stage caused even greater shock, as his rapid progression was unprecedented. The speed at which this news spread was remarkable, with various information-gathering organisations disseminating it.