Ouyang Chu Ge raised an eyebrow as he watched Su Xi dismiss so many disciples for his sake. "Are you sure you don't regret doing this?"
He had never believed that someone would be so good to him. Su Xi must have had some ulterior motive for acting this way. He just hadn't figured out what it was yet. He didn't mind being schemed against, as it meant he still had value. A person with no value was the most terrifying thing. However, while he didn't mind being schemed against, he disliked being ambushed. After all, he wasn't a masochist.
Su Xi knew what Ouyang Chu Ge was worried about but said indifferently, "Don't flatter yourself. I'm not doing this for you."
"Hm?" Ouyang Chu Ge looked at Su Xi, clearly not believing her. Unless she was crazy, no one would dismiss all their disciples for no reason. If Su Xi had no ulterior motive, he'd twist off his own head. His gaze was deep as he looked at Su Xi, trying to find the flaws in her words.
Su Xi rolled her eyes at the vigilant Ouyang Chu Ge and said, "I've said what I needed to say. Believe it or not." She was too busy with her daily tasks to waste time with a demon. Ouyang Chu Ge just happened to be here, so she took the opportunity to use him as an excuse. She didn't have the time to do it for Ouyang Chu Ge.
Seeing that Su Xi had no desire to explain further, Ouyang Chu Ge paused but didn't press the issue. There was plenty of time. If Su Xi truly had some hidden desire for him, she would eventually reveal it. As long as she slipped up, he would find out. The net of heaven is vast and its meshes are wide. There are no leaks in the world.
Ouyang Chu Ge was confident in his intelligence, only to find that after speaking, Su Xi abandoned him and walked into the main hall. "Hey, where are you going?" Ouyang Chu Ge called out anxiously, watching Su Xi's retreating back. "Could you show some manners? I'm still talking to you, and you're just leaving me here."
Su Xi waved her hand and said without looking back, "You can go anywhere you like here except the main hall." She truly wasn't deceiving Ouyang Chu Ge; she really had something to do. In the Heavenly Scar, Lin Qing had used a secret technique to burn his essence and blood to help them defeat the Demon King. To outsiders, he had died without even a soul remaining. But Su Xi knew that Lin Qing hadn't truly disappeared from the world; a sliver of his soul remained.
When she sensed Lin Qing's soul was about to dissipate, Su Xi had used the supercomputer's collection function to gather the remaining soul fragments and preserve them temporarily. Since Lin Qing had helped her so much before, she couldn't let him truly die. She wouldn't stand by and do nothing if there was a chance. However, Su Xi also knew that while her technology could temporarily preserve Lin Qing's soul, it wasn't a long-term solution. Souls were the most fragile; if they couldn't find a host in time, they would quickly dissipate.
The only way was to use the power of Penglai Mountain to help Lin Qing recover his soul and reshape his physical body. Knowing this, Su Xi had agreed without hesitation when she heard the conditions set by Daoist Master Meng Xu. After all, she couldn't help Lin Qing recover on her own. Only with the power of Penglai Mountain could Lin Qing have a sliver of hope.
Tian Gang Zhenren had once told her about many unknown aspects of Penglai Mountain, so she could use these resources now to help Lin Qing recover, without worrying about others noticing. After all, Tian Gang Zhenren had a small world. In that small world, nothing was lacking. Furthermore, although she had witnessed Lin Qing willingly sacrifice himself, she always felt something was not quite right. Because of this feeling, she didn't want to expose Lin Qing's existence.
Entering the main hall of Penglai Mountain, Su Xi's mind moved, and she chanted the spell taught by Tian Gang Zhenren. Her figure blurred, and she arrived in Tian Gang Zhenren's small world. As soon as she entered the small world, Su Xi felt a surge of abundant spiritual energy, invigorating her and dispelling her fatigue instantly. "The spiritual energy here is just right for recovery."
Su Xi sighed inwardly, knowing that time was running out. Lin Qing's injuries this time were too severe, so it would take more time. Moreover, to ensure the soul's recovery, he couldn't be disturbed in any way, or his already crumbling soul would completely vanish. Arriving at Tian Gang Zhenren's residence, Su Xi released Lin Qing's fragmented soul from the soul collection device of the supercomputer. Lin Qing's soul fragments were transparent, seemingly on the verge of shattering at the slightest breeze. After many days of being nurtured by medicinal liquid, they were no longer as weak as before. Although Lin Qing's soul remained transparent, it had become more solidified.
"You're in such a sorry state," Su Xi lamented, placing Lin Qing's soul on the bed Tian Gang Zhenren usually slept on. Although Tian Gang Zhenren's bed looked no different from an ordinary one, it was made of ten-thousand-year-old Xuan Bing Jade, which was most effective for nurturing souls. It was this bed that had allowed Tian Gang Zhenren to maintain his soul for hundreds of years. The effect of the Silver Soul Wood was too potent; Lin Qing's weak soul would be unable to withstand such power and might even explode. Therefore, his incomplete soul needed to be cultivated to regain its three souls and seven spirits before the Silver Soul Wood could be used for nurturing.
After placing Lin Qing's soul properly, Su Xi set up several spirit-gathering formations around it to help him absorb spiritual energy. Only with sufficient spiritual energy could recovery be accelerated. Having done all this, Su Xi wiped the sweat from her brow. Although it all seemed simple, it was mentally taxing. This was Tian Gang Zhenren's own small world. Although she knew the spell to enter it, each time required significant mental effort.
"Rest well here. I'm leaving," Su Xi instructed Lin Qing's spectral form and turned to leave. She was worried that if she stayed any longer, her non-corporeal form might be completely drained and become nourishment for this world. Returning outside, Su Xi felt dizzy, as if she had just ridden a roller coaster. Looking at all this, Su Xi's admiration for Tian Gang Zhenren's power grew. Supporting so many worlds with just a soul was something no ordinary person could achieve.
Just as Su Xi was recovering her senses, she suddenly heard a commotion at the entrance. Frowning, she went out. Her cultivation might not be high, but Penglai Mountain was not a place anyone could bully. Were these people expecting too much to seek benefits from her?
Upon reaching the entrance, Su Xi saw a group of people standing at the gate of Penglai Mountain, cursing loudly. Seeing Su Xi emerge, their shouts immediately ceased. Su Xi was the sect leader, after all, and they felt intimidated in her presence. Looking around at the people who had backed down, Su Xi helplessly touched her nose. "Are you all so bored that you want me to cut off your balls?"
"Vulgar!" someone in the crowd retorted upon hearing Su Xi's words. Su Xi grabbed the person who had spoken and pulled them over. "What did you just say?"
"I didn't," the person stammered. Facing Su Xi, they felt immense pressure. After all, Su Xi's previous act of killing someone in front of the mountain lord had spread. They were just insignificant disciples; how could they possibly be a match for Su Xi, who had already become the sect leader? Without Su Xi exerting her full strength, even a small finger could kill them. After all, Su Xi's prowess had become widely known.
They had come to cause trouble, assuming Su Xi would be hesitant to act against them due to her status as sect leader. If Ouyang Chu Ge had attacked them, they could have called for their companions to deal with him. After all, a demon dared to bully them on their territory. If this matter wasn't resolved perfectly, the five great immortal mountains would lose face. Therefore, for the sake of their pride, they would absolutely not allow Ouyang Chu Ge to act recklessly.
However, after all their calculations, Ouyang Chu Ge hadn't appeared; instead, Su Xi had. Looking at the panicked disciples before her, Su Xi threw one of them to the ground. "Get lost, or don't blame me for turning ruthless. While others might disdain bullying the weak, it doesn't mean I won't. After all, bullying the weak is also a way to relax."
"Yes." The person scrambled to their feet and quickly led the group away. For them, preserving their lives was the most important thing. After driving away the unrelated individuals, Su Xi frowned. She knew this was no coincidence but rather someone deliberately stirring up trouble. The person behind this didn't want her to have peace and wanted her to be bogged down by mundane affairs. Only then could she not cultivate and couldn't make any countermeasures.
Su Xi was never one to wait passively; she preferred to take the initiative. After all, in her heart, offense was the best defense. Nothing could stop her except offense. After instructing Ouyang Chu Ge to guard the entrance properly, Su Xi headed towards Shu Mountain. Ouyang Chu Ge looked at Su Xi speechlessly. He wasn't a doorman; couldn't she show him some respect? But in the end, he only saw Su Xi's retreating back and said nothing. Since Su Xi was going to help him find trouble, he was naturally pleased. It saved him a lot of hassle if someone else solved the problem.
Suddenly, Ouyang Chu Ge looked towards a certain spot behind him and said with disgust, "I can't believe there are still so many blind fools." As soon as Ouyang Chu Ge finished his thoughts, he saw a group of people approaching. At the forefront of the group, a distinguished-looking man's gaze was as sharp as a sword as he looked at Ouyang Chu Ge. A faint cold smile played on his lips. Now, trouble was coming for Ouyang Chu Ge.