A rare opportunity

Since it was their first formal meeting, they weren't quite at the point of being able to talk about anything. As a result, there was an awkward silence for a moment.

Having achieved their goal, the four sect leaders saw no need to stay any longer and prepared to take their leave. Just then, they heard Li Yu ask:

"Four seniors, please wait a moment. I have a question for you. Do you know anything about the Divine Soul Tree?"

Originally, Li Yu was most concerned about the Divine Soul Tree. However, since this was ultimately his own private matter, he was also somewhat hesitant due to concerns about gains and losses.

However, seeing that the four were about to leave, he finally couldn't help but ask.

"The Divine Soul Tree? What is that? Do you know anything about it?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Aotian frowned. Ji Hongyan, Niu Ben, and Xuan Weizong also looked puzzled and shook their heads repeatedly. They then looked at Li Yu, their faces full of questions.

"I've seen the Soul Grass before; it has the effect of nourishing the soul. But what is this Soul Tree? Could it also nourish the soul?"

Seeing that the four sect leaders didn't know what the Divine Soul Tree was, Li Yu lost interest. However, since Ji Hongyan had asked, he couldn't refuse to answer. He immediately said in a deep voice:

"Alas! To be honest, Li Yu has an elder whose soul was severely damaged in a battle and has not been able to wake up since. The reason Li Yu ended up here is to find the Soul Tree! It is said that the fruit of the Soul Tree can repair a severely damaged soul."

"What? It can repair a damaged soul? Li Sheng, are you kidding me? I've traveled all over the country for so many years and I've never heard of a fruit that can repair a soul!"

What is that? A divine fruit? Isn't it said that divine fruits only exist in the realm of gods? How did it end up in our mortal realm?

Li Sheng, who told you about such a thing? Have you been scammed?

"What? You've been scammed? You mean there's no such thing as the Divine Soul Tree?"

Upon hearing Xuan Weizong's words, Li Yu's eyes widened in disbelief! He thought to himself: Could it be that this Divine Soul Tree is truly something that Mao Xiazong fabricated? That such a thing doesn't even exist in the world? "You, Mao Xiazong, if you dare to lie to me, you'll be sorry!" He glared fiercely at Mao Xiazong, who turned pale with fright! Mao Xiazong hurriedly protested:

"Boy! Don't listen to their nonsense! They're just ignorant! I swear to God, I guarantee it with my life! The Divine Soul Tree truly exists! And the Divine Soul Fruit really does have the effect of repairing damaged divine souls!"

Li Yu glared at him fiercely!

"When I was young, I, Xuanweizong, loved to travel and traveled to dozens of planets with my elders. I have seen many rare spiritual fruits and immortal medicines, but I have never heard of any Divine Soul Tree!"

However, we can't simply say that Li Sheng was deceived. The universe is vast and boundless. Perhaps this Divine Soul Tree truly exists, and we are merely ignorant of its existence!

Seeing Li Yu's expression, Xuan Weizong knew that the Divine Soul Tree was of great importance to him! The person whose divine soul was injured must be extremely important to him! Therefore, he offered words of comfort.

When the four sect leaders learned the true reason why Li Yu had come to Xuanyuan Star, a weight was lifted from their hearts! Although Li Yu had previously emphasized that he had no ambition towards Xuanyuan Star, they had only remained skeptical. Now, however, they were finally certain that Li Yu's words were true! Seeing Li Yu's gloomy expression, Xiang Aotian offered words of comfort:

"Li Sheng, do not be discouraged! The universe is so vast! Although Xuan Sheng enjoys traveling, the places he has visited are but a drop in the ocean! The Divine Soul Tree must be in a place that Xuan Sheng has not yet visited. I believe that Li Sheng is a lucky man and will surely find the Divine Soul Tree, obtain the Divine Soul Fruit, and repair the soul of your elder!"

Knowing that Li Yu was just a fleeting visitor, Xiang Aotian was naturally overjoyed and developed a fondness for Li Yu. Unable to bear seeing his disappointed look, he offered words of comfort.

"Yes! Li Sheng, there's no need to take Xuan Sheng's words to heart. There are many things in this world that we don't know! Although we don't know them, those things do exist, it's just that we haven't seen them in person!"

Niu Ben, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up. "When people are in a good mood, they are more willing to express kindness to those around them."

However, while they offered words of comfort, their words lacked sincerity and were somewhat perfunctory. Of course, it wasn't entirely perfunctory; they were also afraid of provoking Li Yu's wrath and thus getting themselves into trouble! After all, that so-called Divine Soul Tree was of extraordinary significance to Li Yu!

Although Li Yu could tell that the four sect leaders' words of comfort were somewhat perfunctory, they were, after all, acting with good intentions, so he immediately cupped his hands and said:

"Thank you for your understanding, seniors! Please rest assured, my mind is not so fragile. As long as the Divine Soul Tree exists, no matter where it is, I, Li Yu, will definitely find it and repair my master's divine soul!"

"Very well! I imagine Li Sheng is very busy, so we should take our leave now!"