Chapter 950: Chapter 954: Trouble of the Osmanthus Sect

    However, who would have expected that the surprise would shatter the moment Xia Liu entered the village.

    Someone definitely betrayed them!

    “During this journey, my cultivation improved a bit, and my divine sense can now cover a radius of one kilometer, so I could see some things.”

    Xia Liu smiled faintly; there was no need to hide such matters.

    Saying it out loud would make everyone happy.

    “Oh my gosh! Are you some sort of freak? You just step out, and your cultivation improves!”

    Speaking of divine sense, Li Qianqian’s eyes lit up—that was an incredibly terrifying ability.

    And now Xia Liu’s divine sense could cover a full kilometer.

    This was simply frightening.

    “Silly girl, did you forget? My cultivation was sealed, and it’s only partially unsealed for now.”

    To atone for his mistakes from years ago, Xia Liu had no choice but to endure having his cultivation sealed.

    “Alright, I understand, anyway, you’re someone who can’t be measured using normal standards.”

    Li Qianqian forced a bitter smile.

    Xia Liu unsealing his powers wasn’t the issue.

    After all, he had once possessed such cultivation years ago.

    Someone so young yet already at the Nth level of Qi Cultivation Realm.

    If that’s not freakish, then what is?

    “Now that we have a place to cultivate, I’ll check it out later and give them a surprise.”

    Li Qianqian could only let it slide.

    Originally, everyone had planned to surprise him.

    Well.

    Now it turned out he was the one flipping the tables—their joy would surely be doubled by his presence.

    After being away for over two months, nearing three,

    as he approached his home, Xia Liu’s pace grew hesitant.

    He realized he had let those girls down.

    Leaving them at home while he wandered outside.

    Sigh…

    Through his divine sense, he saw that the ladies at home were diligently cultivating.

    Zhang Xiaoxue, Zhang Xiaoman, and Liu Lanxin were on the rooftop.

    Zhang Qing was busy in the kitchen—she probably got word that he had returned to Hejing.

    As he pushed the door open, Zhang Qing’s movements froze upon seeing her long-separated lover.

    “Sister Zhang, are you busy?”

    Noticing Zhang Qing’s hesitation to speak, Xia Liu touched his nose and asked.

    “Hmm, just busy. I heard tonight will be lively, so I’m preparing a bit.”

    “Thank you for your hard work…”

    “How dare you say that? If you can’t satisfy the sisters this time, you’re done for, I’m telling you.”

    Li Qianqian couldn’t stand Xia Liu’s doting words.

    “Haha! Don’t worry, this time I’ll make sure everyone preserves their youth for five hundred years!”

    “Five hundred years?”

    Hearing that number, Zhang Qing was utterly stunned. Was this a joke…

    “Sister Zhang, you heard right—this guy got some kind of spirit fruit that can maintain youth for five hundred years once consumed.”

    “Oh my goodness, this trip was totally worth it, even if he came back a year later, it’d still be fine!”

    Upon Li Qianqian’s confirmation, Zhang Qing instantly tossed her longing for him aside.

    “Hehe, Sister Zhang, don’t get too excited. Tonight, we’ll all share in this joy together.”

    “Understood!”

    After some banter, Xia Liu headed to the rooftop.

    Zhang Xiaoxue and the other two were like tree roots, immediately wrapping their arms around Xia Liu.

    After a wave of intimacy, the three ladies finally let him go.

    They already knew about Xia Liu bringing back the Age-Halting Fruit, and tonight, when everyone gathered, it would be the moment to witness the miracle.

    After offering a few reminders, Xia Liu left and walked toward the village’s winery.

    Nowadays, the winery had become a joyful haven for Li Zhi and others to work in.

    The packaging factory had also become a paradise for the village women.

    The villagers worked with cheerful spirits.

    Money no longer held much meaning for them.

    Now they just didn’t want to stay idle; otherwise, they would grow lazy.

    Besides, some of them had taken an interest in martial arts.

    When their sons and daughters returned, they would teach their parents a few techniques, and every day they exercised to strengthen their bodies.

    Seeing this harmonious scene, Xia Liu didn’t disturb anyone and turned toward the mountain on the east side.

    That was the new site of Osmanthus Sect!

    Gone were the grand and imposing gates of a Great Sect.

    The buildings of Osmanthus Sect were modest constructions connected to the mundane world.

    However, those who built them had poured their hearts into the endeavor.

    The entire mountain was now Osmanthus Sect’s domain.

    Since the mountain lacked much stone and the land was relatively flat, many prime spots were perfect for building the sect.

    Without much effort, Xia Liu arrived at the entrance of Osmanthus Sect.

    At the top of fifty-four steps sat a courtyard gate, unremarkable from afar.

    But up close, the intricate details were astonishing.

    On either side of the steps stood trees, and two Yellow-Rank Martial Artists in unique attire were sweeping away debris from the stairs.

    Their clothes were green, with an osmanthus tree emblem in the center of their backs.

    A symbol of the Osmanthus Sect!

    “Who’s there?”

    From a distance, the two men cleaning the entrance noticed a figure appearing silently.

    Their expressions immediately grew tense.

    In recent days, too many people had come to visit Osmanthus Sect.

    Some came to pay homage to Xia Liu, while others came to challenge him.

    Most of those who came to challenge Xia Liu were young, arrogant, and overbearing.

    If it weren’t for the two Heavenly Rank Peak Martial Artists guarding the sect, things could have gotten quite messy.

    Some young Martial Artists lacking in foresight had even come to provoke them, only to have Lin Xiaotian cripple their cultivation outright.

    These incidents had earned Osmanthus Sect considerable fame in the Warrior Realm.

    As for Xia Liu’s identity as Supreme Elder of Osmanthus Sect, aside from Western Province and a few families in Yanjing, few others were aware.

    Martial Artists from other regions only knew that Osmanthus Sect represented the Warrior Realm of the Western Province.

    And the quickest way to make a name for oneself in the Warrior Realm was undoubtedly this:

    Challenge Osmanthus Sect, crush them, and replace them to become the preeminent sect.

    “No need to be nervous; it’s me, Xia Liu…”

    Xia Liu didn’t understand why the two men appeared so tense.

    But he wholeheartedly approved of their vigilance.

    Without knowing the other party’s identity, one shouldn’t trust carelessly.

    If they brought someone into the sect who turned out to be an enemy, the consequences could be devastating.

    “Xia Liu?”

    “Brother Xia Liu!”

    After months of separation, hearing this name shook the two young men to their core.

    Dropping their brooms, they quickly ran down the steps.

    Seeing the familiar face they knew so well, both had red-rimmed eyes.

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    Noticing their reddened eyes, Xia Liu asked curiously.

    “Brother Xia Liu, you’ve finally returned. Osmanthus Sect has been facing some troubles recently.”

    One of the young Martial Artists spoke.

    “Oh? What kind of troubles?”

    Xia Liu grew intrigued. Someone causing trouble at his sect? He wanted to know who dared have the gall.

    “It’s a few high-ranked sects from the Eastern Province.”

    “The Eastern Province?”

    The Eastern Province and the Western Province were neighboring regions. But while the Western Province, with its vast mountains, was left undeveloped for years due to transportation issues and policy reasons,

    the Eastern Province had, for various reasons, received heavy investments in the 80s and 90s, transforming it into a luxurious and prosperous province…

    Now the Martial Artists from the Eastern Province were challenging the Osmanthus Sect? Xia Liu found this interesting!