The golden Liuli Fish sensed danger and tried to flee.
But it was already too late.
Countless Liuli Fish seemed to have gone mad, swarming around it and encircling it completely.
The figure of the golden Liuli Fish vanished within the school.
Streaks of golden blood slowly rose to the water’s surface.
***
Li Fan held a Liuli Pearl in his hand, examining it closely. It was about the size of a pigeon’s egg.
A pity it’s not a Curio of heaven and earth.
But just carrying it provides an effect similar to consuming a Liuli Pill. This object is still quite remarkable.
Satisfied, Li Fan stored it away and continued flying toward Liuli Island.
As he drew near Liuli Island, Li Fan halted mid-air and released his spiritual qi.
Within moments, a voice called out from a distance: “May I know which Fellow Daoist has come to Liuli Island?”
Along with the voice, the figure of He Zhenghao appeared.
Though He Zhenghao was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he did not act arrogantly toward this late-stage Qi Refinement cultivator who had arrived unannounced, politely addressing him as “Fellow Daoist.”
“Greetings, Fellow Daoist He!” Li Fan cupped his hands in salute.
“I am Li Fan, a rogue cultivator from the Congyun Sea. Reaching the late-stage Qi Refinement realm was already an immense struggle, and I know that as a rogue cultivator, I have no hope of establishing my Dao Foundation.
“Thus, I wish to join the Myriad Immortals Alliance to obtain a Foundation Establishment technique.”
Li Fan paused, then added: “I have long heard of your reputation for righteousness and generosity, which is why I have come to seek your counsel, Fellow Daoist.
“I hope you can provide a referral. Once the matter is settled, I will certainly repay your kindness!”
He Zhenghao was somewhat stunned to hear that Li Fan wanted to join the Myriad Immortals Alliance.
He never expected that such a fortune would fall into his lap.
Upon hearing Li Fan’s promise of future repayment, He Zhenghao was overjoyed.
“Ah, such words are unnecessary between fellow cultivators! Those who walk the path of cultivation understand its hardships all too well. Naturally, I will help wherever I can. Don’t worry, consider your entry into the Myriad Immortals Alliance assured. I will see to it personally!”
Li Fan smiled faintly. “Your epithet ‘Timely Rain’ is indeed well-deserved. I am impressed.”
He Zhenghao nearly corrected him, explaining that he had no such epithet, but then paused. The name felt fitting. If it were to spread, it might even benefit his cultivation of the Mountain-Sitting Art. So he did not deny it.
The two men exchanged smiles.