Imperial henchmen? Never been struck by the sword of the Six Doors (a secret police agency).

The center of a small village.

Li Junsu looked at the bowl in his hand and became wary.

Whether they are genuinely hospitable or not, be wary of overly enthusiastic people when you encounter them outside.

"Young man, are you interested in participating in the sacrificial ceremony later?" Another somewhat refined middle-aged man looked at Li Junsu and spoke gently.

"A ritual?" Li Junsu became even more wary; this thing looked ominous no matter how you looked at it.

“Yes, it’s for good luck,” Yun Wuji said at this moment.

"It's just about worshipping the gods and setting off fireworks, that's all," Yun Wuji explained, taking small bites of the food in his bowl.

"I see." Li Junsu nodded upon hearing this.

He knew that these customs had existed in Lingnan since ancient times and were normal.

He was not offered as a sacrifice to an evil god.

"Young man, what do you do?" asked another somewhat chubby-looking middle-aged man.

"I work for the Six Doors," Li Junsu said softly, blowing on the steam rising from his bowl.

"The Six Doors, the government?" another old man asked in surprise.

Li Junsu nodded.

What are you doing in the government office?

"To arrest those who break the rules."

"Rules? What rules?"

"The rules of survival."

"The rules of survival?"

"To enable people to live and work in peace and contentment."

"so."

Can you keep going?

"Those in positions of authority should fulfill their responsibilities."

"What do you mean?"

"As much as possible."

......

"Alright, it's time. After you've finished your prayers, it's time to go back to sleep." The village chief stood up with a smile and clapped his hands.

Upon hearing this, Li Junsu also stood up; he intended to leave.

"Let's go." Yun Wuji seemed to know what Li Junsu was thinking, and he took Li Junsu's wrist and spoke softly.

"I won't..." Li Junsu was about to politely decline.

"Let's go, it's good to say goodbye." The village chief opened the gate with a smile, revealing a majestic statue of a deity inside.

Its imposing and dignified appearance made people feel extremely safe.

Li Junsu also raised an eyebrow.

Then, Li Junsu was pulled into the house by Yun Wuji.

“Shouldn’t the elderly start first?” Li Junsu said as he walked into the room.

"It's all the same, it doesn't matter if the child comes first," the village chief chuckled, continuing the conversation from behind.

After entering the room, Li Junsu looked around and suddenly something caught his eye.

The moment the pale gold mask officially met Li Junsu, only one thought occupied Li Junsu's mind: to obtain it.

Tian Geng also trembled slightly. It had never seen anyone with such a strong bloodlust, and was so compatible with itself.

Yun Wuji was surprised for a moment, but quickly understood. After all, it was his master who personally chose him, so it was only natural that the two would resonate with each other.

"What, you like it?" The village chief stepped forward, took down the topmost celestial ornament, patiently wiped it clean, and then handed it to Li Junsu.

"I feel unworthy of this." Coming to his senses, Li Junsu shook his head.

He didn't help Baiyun Village at all; one shouldn't be greedy.

"Just take it. When fate brings us together, it happens. And thank you for taking care of Xiaoyun all these days," the village chief said with a smile, placing the mask in Li Junsu's hand.

Li Junsu looked at Tian Geng, which was emitting a faint light in his hand, and gently traced his fingertips across Tian Geng's brow.

The white starlight between Tian Geng's eyebrows turned into a faint reddish light, and then into a light golden light.

"This mask has been passed down from our ancestors. It is said to be able to summon gods to fight enemies. I hope it can help you," the village chief explained with a smile, revealing the mask's origin.

"A Nuo mask?" Li Junsu thought about the divine affinity Yan Gui had mentioned, touched Tian Geng, and felt that it didn't quite look like it.

Tian Geng doesn't seem to be summoning a deceased powerful being; it's more like...

"Alright, let's pay our respects to the gods." The village chief interrupted Li Junsu's thoughts, lit an incense stick, and the aroma of incense rose into the air.

Three were given to Yun Wuji, and three were handed to Li Junsu.

Li Junsu and Yun Wuji stood before the statue of the immortal, bowing respectfully three times.

Li Junsu opened his eyes and placed the incense sticks in the incense burner.

"Alright, go have some fun," the village chief said with a smile.

Li Junsu and Yun Wuji were pushed out, and then the remaining people slowly entered the house.

"Pretty."

Yun Wuji's voice interrupted Li Junsu's thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Li Junsu raised his head and looked down from Baiyun Mountain. He could see the distant lights, which were other villages.

In the distance lies the tranquil night sea, appearing mysterious and peaceful under the moonlight.

"We're friends now, right?" The evening breeze ruffled Yun Wuji's long white hair as he spoke with a smile.

"Hmm." Li Junsu looked at the scenery in the distance, then turned to look at Yun Wuji leaning against the tree and responded.

"You may not care about the world and its people, but the things you do are full of love." Yun Wuji looked up at the starry sky and said with a light smile.

The higher up a person is, the more indifferent they are to those at the bottom.

It wasn't until the Northern and Southern Dynasties that all the powerful were given a resounding slap in the face.

This emperor of this generation cared deeply for the people and knew their suffering, which is why the Supreme Lord was willing to be brought in as the state religion to deter other forces.

"I only ask that I have a clear conscience." Li Junsu also raised his head and looked at the night sky, speaking softly.

He simply felt that involving ordinary people was a sign of incompetence.

“What a clear conscience you have! You are my first friend.” After Yun Wuji finished speaking, Baiyun Village slowly turned into mist and began to dissipate.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Yun Wuji from the Supreme Sect." Yun Wuji spoke gently, his eyes warm.

Upon hearing this, Li Junsu's pupils contracted, and he turned to look. Yun Wuji, with his long white hair, slowly turned into mist and dissipated.

"Thank you for your care these past few days. See you at the World Championship." Yun Wuji also looked at Li Junsu, remembering his friend.

He had a feeling that he would have many more opportunities to meet Li Junsu in the future.

"Tian Geng is a celestial soldier, and your strength is not yet sufficient to fully control it. After the blood oath is established, remember to nurture it." Yun Wuji's words were another bombshell.

"By the way, you two from Juyilou, your strength is still far from enough. Keep it up." After saying that, Baiyun Village and Yun Wuji turned into a wisp of mist and completely disappeared.

Li Junsu looked at the clean mountaintop, then at the Tian Geng around his waist, and finally looked back at the clean mountaintop.

He finally understood why Yun Wuji's nickname was "Boundless".

He maintained a village for so long entirely with his internal strength, without leaving the slightest flaw; his internal strength can only be described as astonishing.

"Number one on the list of people." Li Junsu touched the Tian Geng at his waist, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

"See you at the Grand Tournament." Li Junsu looked up at the starry sky and murmured.

He is no match for Yun Wuji now; it's not something that can be caught up with just through unyielding willpower.

What's needed is diligent practice.

"The Ten Thousand Mountains." Li Junsu thought of the monsters in the Ten Thousand Mountains, and of the World Tournament that was still more than two years away. A flash of fighting spirit appeared in his eyes.