Invincible!

Chapter 20 Cooperation
"If you don't have enough money on hand right now, I can pay for it for you first."

Zhou Juechen said.

"invest?"

Li Xian said with a smile.

"If possible, the Zhou family would certainly be willing."

Zhou Juechen said, "Even those who have not made it onto the Hidden Dragon List but have already shown their talent can still enjoy preferential treatment. To take a recent example, Zhao Tianming, the renowned Tiangang Hand of Lijiang City, was once sponsored by the Dingfeng Marquis's Mansion, but in the end, he not only failed to make it onto the Hidden Dragon List, but he couldn't even reach the Wulou Realm."

He looked at Li Xian: "And you, confident that you can undergo a blood transfusion and marrow cleansing in three months... It's simply unbelievable! With such talent, as long as you're not stuck at the Hunyuan Ruyi level, it would be an injustice if you didn't make it onto the Hidden Dragon Ranking."

Hunyuan as one...

He had already figured it out.

but……

"You need to think it over carefully."

Li Xiandao said: "My personality is unrestrained. To put it simply, I never prioritize the big picture. My path to growth will inevitably erode the interests of many people. The loss of interests will also bring corresponding retaliation. If they cannot do anything to me, they will inevitably implicate the innocent and take action against you."

"If you have the ability, will you avenge us?"

"meeting."

Li Xian calmly said, "But that's meaningless. When a person dies, everything comes to an end. Even if they become famous for all time, they cannot be brought back to life."

"That's enough."

Zhou Juechen smiled and said, "It's not that easy to climb the social ladder and rise to prominence just by investing some resources. Even when top sects invest in prodigies, it's not without risk."

He sighed slightly: "Five years ago, a major local sect supported a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking. In the end, before the Dragon Gate Competition, its rival, in order to ensure that nothing went wrong, sent a powerful expert to break in and ruthlessly killed the sect's protectors, including that prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking."

"Oh? Is that really possible?"

Li was somewhat surprised.

"In the Dragon Gate competition, sometimes the difference lies in just one or two rankings! In this year's competition, apart from Yan Yu and Xiang Yangsheng, who dares to say they will definitely get the Dragon Gate Token? Under these circumstances, seizing the time to break through one's own cultivation is one way! Eliminating competitors before the Dragon Gate Leap officially begins is another!"

Zhou Juechen said this with a solemn expression: "Every Dragon Gate Leap is accompanied by piles of corpses, with 90% of martial arts geniuses becoming stepping stones for the transformation of dragons from serpents! But as long as you can leap over the Dragon Gate... you will soar to the sky and step into a completely new world! Therefore, even knowing that it is a matter of life and death, martial arts masters who leap over the Dragon Gate every five years still go forward one after another, and do it with great joy."

"In nature, even fish leaping over the dragon gate must exert all their strength, and they may be covered in wounds, all for that sliver of opportunity."

Li Xian was extremely calm about this: "In the struggle for the Great Dao, there is no retreat! Only one person is destined to reach the peak and be invincible in the world!"

Zhou Juechen glanced at him...

"It's really surprising that you have this kind of awareness."

He was deeply puzzled: "It's hard to imagine that you would have chosen to come to the Marquis's mansion as a live-in son-in-law just two months ago. The change is like that of a completely different person."

"Just consider 'Li Xian' dead. The one standing in front of you now is Li Xian."

Li Xiandao.

"Striving to be the first in the Great Way?"

Zhou Juechen asked.

Li Xian nodded slightly.

"it is good."

Zhou Juechen nodded vigorously.

Let's treat this as a new acquaintance with him, and completely discard any perception of him as "Li Xian".

"Although I know that someone as talented as you could easily climb the Hidden Dragon List and enter transcendent holy places like the Taixu Sword Palace, the Sacred Martial Pavilion, and the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion in the future, I still hope that you, Mr. Li, can give our Zhou family this opportunity."

At this point, Zhou Juechen calmly said, "As for the potential dangers you mentioned... my Zhou family is willing to bear them."

Li Xian glanced at Zhou Juechen.

There was no intention to look down on the Zhou family.

He was thinking that if he really got into big trouble, even if the Zhou family chose to stay out of it, those high-ranking experts might still take their anger out on him.

Since the Zhou family has already prepared themselves mentally...

"Please trouble you to change my prescription for a new dose of Zhenyu Soup."

Li Xiandao.

Zhou Juechen nodded emphatically after hearing this: "I'll go right away!"

As he spoke, he continued, "Shall I introduce you to the Sword Saint of Guangyuan? The Sword Saint of Guangyuan is a swordsman certified by the Holy Martial Pavilion as having transcended the ordinary and entered the realm of sainthood. It is precisely because of this that he was bestowed the title of Sword Saint!"

"People choose me, and I choose people. Let's explain the cause and effect, and each person can take what they need. There's no need to force anything."

Li Xiandao.

Zhou Juechen understood what he meant.

He prefers cooperation; if someone invests in him now, he will repay them in the future, without wanting to get involved in personal relationships.

only……

"As a Sword Saint certified by the Holy Martial Pavilion, if Master Guang Yuanzi were to take on disciples, countless young talents and chivalrous heroes would flock to him. Even renowned figures in the martial arts world would go to great lengths to send their prized disciples to his tutelage, hoping to receive his guidance. Li Xian, you are a prodigy, and you have your own pride, but..."

Zhou Juechen looked at Li Xian and said, "When facing a strong person, it is not shameful to bow your head appropriately and take the initiative to visit them to show respect. On the contrary, it can help you to better understand yourself."

Upon hearing his words, Li Xian calmly replied, "I know."

He chuckled to himself, "I'm not stupid. If I knew it was impossible, I would just be asking for trouble."

"So you agree to try and win over the Sword Saint of Guangyuan..."

"The blazing sun shines upon the vast world, the bright moon shines, and the starry river sparkles. I observe them as a frog in a well gazing at the sun and moon, or as a mayfly seeing the blue sky. My heart is filled with nothing but endless awe, and..."

And what else, Li didn't say.

He changed the subject and said calmly, "But the Sword Saint of Guangyuan... there's no need for that."

There's no need for that!

What do you mean by "it's unnecessary"?
Guangyuan Sword Saint...

It is certainly no match for the sun and moon!
Even that cannot compare to the clear sky!
But if one could have the assistance of a powerful figure like him…

Li Xian's path to success will be more than ten times smoother!

"Have you figured it out?"

Zhou Juechen said, "I have also seen some exceptionally talented martial arts prodigies, arrogant and ambitious, firmly believing that they could forge their own path to success. But... they watched helplessly as those less talented than themselves rose rapidly with the help of stronger individuals, ultimately losing their composure, their cultivation progress plummeted, they missed their chance to leap over the dragon gate, and faded into obscurity." "The topic has come full circle."

Li Xiandao.

came back?
Zhou Juechen was taken aback.

"Clearly, he is not exceptional enough."

Li Xiandao said, "The level is too low."

Zhou Juechen was speechless.

He didn't think that martial arts prodigy was lacking in skill.

Just feel...

Li Xian became even more arrogant and ambitious, his heart soaring higher than the sky.

"Moreover... the joy of life lies not in the result, but in the process."

Li Xian laughed heartily and said, "Looking up at the vastness of the universe and down at the abundance of all things, one can roam freely with one's eyes and mind, fully enjoying the pleasures of sight and sound. It is truly delightful."

Zhou Juechen shook his head.

In this world that is driven by quick success and instant benefits and only values ​​achievement, are there really people who don't care about the results and only value the process?

still is……

Is it just talk, the naivety of not turning back until hitting a brick wall?

He couldn't tell.

There's no need to distinguish anymore.

Because, although deep down he didn't agree with Li Xian's philosophy of doing things, he had to admit...

His words seemed to carry an unknown power that was injected into his soul.

He didn't know what this power was...

All he knew was that he had to get this precious jade soup for him.

even……

In exchange, we got the Blood Spirit Powder, which has a much better effect!

"Then let's do as you say. I will explain the cause and effect to the Sword Saint of Guangyuan and see if we can cooperate and each get what we need."

Zhou Juechen said.

He knew that if he really said that, it would most likely displease the Sword Saint of Guangyuan, and even offend this top expert certified by the Holy Martial Pavilion, but...

He still decided to risk his pride and give Li Xian a try.

Li nodded.

Zhou Juechen left quickly.

……

While Zhou Juechen and Li Xian were exchanging words, Princess Yan Ruxue, under the protection of Shen Hong, Cao Zhi, and others, hurriedly returned to the courtyard that the Canglang Sword Sect had arranged for them.

Even after returning to the courtyard, Yan Ruxue was still somewhat dazed, as if her consciousness was still stuck in the fear of death brought about by Li Xian's ruthless killing.

until……

She was startled awake when she heard the sounds of Prince Yue, Yan Kaigui, chatting and laughing with Xuan Tie Daoren, the leader of the Iron Sword Sect, and Feng Juanyun, a powerful figure on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, coming from inside the courtyard.

Upon waking up, she was immediately enraged by the fear she felt and Li Xian's threats.

An indescribable sense of shame washed over me.

"Li Xian?! How dare you kill someone in front of me! And even kill someone from my Yue Prince's Mansion?! I'll kill you!"

Fueled by this rage, she stormed headed straight for the inner courtyard.

In the inner courtyard, besides the host Yan Kaigui, the main guest Xuan Tie Dao Ren and Feng Juan Yun, there were also Xuan Tie Dao Ren's female disciple Chen Yu and Liu Yanran, the eldest daughter of the Dingfeng Marquis's family, accompanying them.

As the maids moved about, the group toasted each other, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Yan Ruxue's sudden intrusion undoubtedly shattered this harmonious atmosphere.

"Brother, others are bullying our Yue Prince's Mansion, and you still have the mind to drink here?"

As soon as she arrived, she offended both Xuan Tie Dao Ren and Feng Juan Yun.

The smiles on the faces of the two distinguished guests visibly faded.

Yan Kaigui frowned and shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting?! What could be more important than me, Sect Leader Xuan Tie, and Brother Feng? If you want to cause trouble, go back to the Prince's Mansion and do whatever you want. Now, get out of here immediately and don't disturb us!"

"what's up?"

Yan Ruxue was furious and only cared about venting her emotions: "Yan Lian was killed in front of everyone, and this isn't a big deal?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Kaigui's expression finally changed.

Yan Lian? Dead?

Not only him, but Xuan Tie Dao Ren and Feng Juan Yun also paused slightly in their movements.

They knew about the rigorous training.

A master of profound knowledge.

As the crown prince of Yue, and also connected to the "Immortal Seedlings," Yan Kaigui's security forces have already exceeded the standard.

Xuan Tie Zhenren was actually a retainer of the Yue Wang Mansion, specifically responsible for ensuring Yan Kaigui's safety.

However, as a master of blood transfusion and marrow cleansing, he did not accept Yan Kaigui's orders for everything. The real people in charge of handling matters big and small were Yan Lian, Luo Teng, and other stewards and guard captains of the Lung Realm.

But now...

Yan Lian is dead!?

"what happened!?"

Yan Kaigui finally put down his wine cup: "Who is it!? Yan Lian was bestowed the surname Yan by our Yue Prince's Mansion, so he is considered half a member of the Yue Prince's Mansion. Who dares to kill him?"

"Li Xian!"

Yan Ruxue glared angrily at Liu Yanran, who was accompanying her: "The person who killed him was that peasant Li Xian you found!"

(End of this chapter)