How can one become an immortal with such laziness?

Elder Huo Le felt a pang of sadness, sighed, composed himself, and changed the subject again.

He craned his neck, trying to see the surroundings of Hongli.

"By the way, Xiao Li, are you home yet? I figured it should be about time, but it looks like you're still on the airship?"

"what……"

Speaking of this, Hong Li looked annoyed, sighed, and explained, "I should have arrived by now, but I had some things to take care of, which delayed me. I probably won't arrive until tomorrow."

Although good things often come with difficulties, she felt that this was already difficult enough.

Even two Nascent Soul stage experts were worn down and killed! And we still can't go home?

Hong Li's thoughts drifted. She and Hei Yang were like drowned water ghosts, sacrificing two Nascent Soul cultivators as their substitutes to be resurrected...

Pshaw, what nonsense! Children say the darndest things, may all bad luck be gone!

In Hong Li's opinion, the agonizing and torturous storylines in dramas like "Xiao Li Returns Home" and "The Temptation of Going Home" should come to an end.

Next up should be something like "The Untold Stories Between Me and Hei Yang", "The Love Story of Five Colors City", and "The Happy Life of Hei Yang and Hong Tai Li"—a style that's light, fresh, and romantic, right?

As for the more exciting stuff...

Ahem, well, anyway... um!

Elder Huo Le was unaware that Hong Li had drifted off to Mount Akina. Upon hearing Hong Li's explanation, he nodded in realization, then suddenly remembered the true purpose of his call and immediately adopted a serious expression.

"Let's not talk about that now. I have something important to tell Xiaoli and the others, so listen carefully!"

"Ok?"

Hongli raised an eyebrow: "Could you elaborate?"

No way? Elder Huo Le, the NPC, is going to issue a new side quest again?

Ha, she won't accept any more missions. She finally escaped, only a fool would walk right into a trap!

"Yes, I just received news from the Boundless Sword Sect..."

Elder Huo Le's expression was solemn.

"The Medicine King Sect has suffered a great calamity. The sect was suddenly attacked and suffered heavy losses. The number of dead and injured is still unknown."

The missing persons comprise nearly 80% of the sect's population, including most of the disciples, elders, and the sect leader of the Medicine King Sect. They are likely still being hunted!

"Ah, about this..."

Hongli glanced at Yao Yang lying to one side and nodded: "I have a general understanding of it too."

The sect's Grand Elder was being hunted down so miserably; if it weren't for her and Hei Yang, he would most likely be dead by now... no, maybe he'd be alive and well again...

Ahem, anyway, that's not important. What's important is that just by looking at Yao Yang's injuries, Hong Li can imagine the devastation suffered by the Medicine King Sect.

"Oh? Is Xiaoli also concerned about this?"

Elder Huo Le seemed somewhat surprised, but after a moment's hesitation, he continued, "Little Li, do you know which side the attackers belong to?"

"Um……"

Hongli scratched her cheek: "Family Bucket of Fun?"

Elder Huo Le: "???"

"Is it a monster from another race?"

Hei Yang removed the small hand that was sealing his mouth, walked into the scene, nodded to Elder Huo Le, and then looked at Yao Yang on the bed.

"I could smell that odor from a long distance..."

Hei Yang looked speechless: "I thought I was the only one who got pickled after using the Medicine King Sect's Qi-forging method..."

Hei Yang wouldn't forget so quickly the experience of almost being served as a dinner table by wild beasts. At the time, he even suspected that the Medicine King Sect had deliberately tricked him, and a bunch of conspiracies and schemes popped into his head.

Things like refining humans into elixirs, feeding one's own body to poisonous insects, and using the hearts of virgin boys and girls to achieve immortality...

However, judging from the situation of this Grand Elder...

Hei Yang couldn't help but ask, "Um, your entire sect isn't all possessed... cough cough, I mean, all tainted with that medicinal smell, is it?"

"Fellow Daoist, do you know as well...?"

Yao Yang was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but sigh, a painful expression of self-reproach on her face.

"Because the new method is superior to the old method in every aspect, and not only can newly initiated disciples, but even inner disciples and elders can use this method to further improve their physical fitness..."

After a pause, Yao Yang said somewhat embarrassedly, "Actually, at our level, that tiny boost is practically negligible."

However, some wanted to try out the new method themselves, some felt that if they didn't keep up with others' progress, they would be falling behind, and others thought the scent left by the new method was very classy, ​​so...

"Got it, you're just following the trend, aren't you..."

Hei Yang understands that he wants everything that others have, and feels inferior if his version is older than others. His phone is still working perfectly, but he's being forced to retire it...

"I am a sinner of the sect!"

Yao Yang's voice trembled.

"I was suddenly assigned the position of the new Grand Elder. Although no one said anything to my face, I don't know how many eyes were watching in the dark, waiting for me to make a mistake, and then kick me when I was down and say things like: I told you she couldn't do it...

Eager to prove himself with achievements, he also happened to obtain a new medicine formula that would greatly benefit the sect—now that I think about it, the chance encounter seems quite strange.

"An invisible pair of claws is controlling me, pushing the sect step by step into the abyss..."

"To prove myself..."

Hei Yang paused for a moment, then nodded: "That's true. Many years ago, I also wanted to prove myself."

"what about now?"

"Questioning requires no capital, so why should I waste my energy trying to please others? Hoping for their worthless recognition will only leave me exhausted and wounded, with nothing to show for it."

"I feel that your ideas are somewhat extreme, fellow Daoist..."

"maybe……"

"Shut up, you stinky black yang, the elder is still waiting in front of the spirit stone."

Hong Li expressionlessly reached out and silenced Hei Yang again, seemingly somewhat displeased, and looked at Elder Huo Le.

"So what does the Medicine King Sect's affairs have to do with us?"

"Let's make this clear beforehand, neither of us will get involved in this kind of trouble."

"Hey, Xiao Li, don't get agitated. How could you think so badly of the elder!"

Elder Huo Le looked sad, paused for a few seconds and realized no one was paying attention to him, coughed twice and continued, "Don't worry, don't worry, I'm not here to cause you trouble, I'm just reminding you."

"remind?"

A question mark appeared above Hong Li's head. She turned to look at Hei Yang, who had been silenced by Hong Li. He blinked, indicating that he knew nothing.

The two looked at Elder Huo Le together, and Hong Li asked in confusion, "So what does this have to do with us?"

"Didn't I tell you the location of the Medicine King Sect before...?"

Elder Huo Le paused for a moment, looked at Hong Li in the picture, and without keeping her in suspense, explained, "Isn't your hometown Five Colors City? The Medicine King Sect is located in the southwest of Five Colors City, which is a very close location for cultivators."

Hei Yang and Hong Li: "!!!"

Elder Huo Le continued, "Those alien beasts attacked the Medicine King Sect, and it's hard to guarantee they won't have designs on the surrounding human cities. The disciples of the Boundless Sword Sect have already gone to the surrounding areas to investigate and notify them."

I just remembered that your family is from Five Colors City, so I thought I'd remind you..."

"Thank you, Elder! Let's talk again next time!"

The light from the communication stone went out instantly. Hong Li swayed, her face pale as she looked at Hei Yang: "Hei Yang... what should we do..."

"No, don't panic, the elder is just giving a reminder..."

Hei Yang's expression was also somewhat unpleasant. He turned his head to look out the window and whispered, "We've arrived at the capital."

"Are you staying any longer?"

Hongli nervously grasped Heiyang's hand: "Zhi, let's go straight back..."

"call……"

Hei Yang let out a long breath and reached out to smooth Hong Li's spiky hair: "You control the airship to turn around first, I'll be right back."

"Well……"

Hongli looked up at Heiyang: "Can you finish in five minutes?"

"Give me three minutes."

"it is good!"

Watching Hei Yang's figure disappear from the airship, Hong Li took a deep breath and went to the airship's control panel: "Xiao Huo, help the wounded steady."

"Don't worry, Mom!"

Little Fire's childish voice came from behind: "No problem!"

"Yes, Mom is very relieved."

Hong Li took a deep breath, gradually regaining her composure. She quickly changed her destination and adjusted her speed: "Five-Colored City, straight ahead, ignore energy consumption, maximum speed!"

"boom!"