"Now is the time to wake up, when else!"
Under Dan Wushuang's sharp command, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth surged.
Li Xuan's slightly closed eyes slowly moved. In the next moment, they were fully opened.
"Dan... Elder Dan..." Perhaps due to his long slumber, Li Xuan's voice was a little hoarse as he called out.
"You brat, you've given this old man quite a headache. But thankfully, everything has been resolved, and I can finally relax a bit. Get up and try walking around, see if there's anything still uncomfortable." Dan Wushuang smiled and nodded, then spoke.
"Okay." Li Xuan nodded upon hearing this. After circulating the spiritual energy within him for a moment, he immediately stood up.
"Elder Dan, I'm fine." After walking back and forth twice, Li Xuan was pleasantly surprised to find his body had completely recovered.
Although a bit strange, the joy on his face was undeniable.
Li Xuan knew how dire his condition had been at that time, but now that he had fully recovered, it was likely all thanks to Dan Wushuang.
"As my outer disciple, this is a responsibility I must fulfill. Besides that, do you feel anything else?" Dan Wushuang waved his hand with a smile and then looked at Li Xuan meaningfully.
"I think I had a dream... or perhaps many dreams..." Li Xuan pondered for a moment before answering uncertainly.
"Do you remember anything from the dream?" Dan Wushuang asked with great interest.
"It seems I was a beggar, and then a drunkard, and in a haze, I was also a general and a cultivator. My memories are a bit jumbled," Li Xuan mused for a moment and then shook his head.
"Don't rush it for now. When you can remember everything, you will gain unexpected rewards," Dan Wushuang said slowly.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and then asked, "Elder Dan, did you treat my injuries?"
"Your internal injuries, they actually healed on their own. All I did was resolve the after-effects of you using Soul Burning and life-burning techniques. It was indeed quite tricky, and it took me three years to finally resolve it," Dan Wushuang replied.
"Three years? I was asleep for three years?" Li Xuan was stunned, clearly not expecting to have been in a coma for so long.
"Do you think your injuries are that easy to recover from? If it weren't for me, it's a different matter whether you would have survived," Dan Wushuang nodded emphatically.
"This disciple thanks Elder Dan." Li Xuan immediately bowed to Dan Wushuang.
As Dan Wushuang had said, Li Xuan's battle at that time was fought with a resolve to die. And Li Xuan himself was well aware of his own condition.
To recover from such a severely damaged body, it was clear that Elder Dan Wushuang had poured immense effort into it.
"There's no need for thanks. You didn't disgrace me, and for that, I had to ensure you survived. Alright, since you are well, rest and recuperate for a while longer."
"As for your little girlfriend, I took the liberty of letting her stay with the Moon Clan. After all, she will receive the best cultivation resources and guidance there. It's the best path for her cultivation."
"If you wish to bring her back to the Sacred Origin Sect, I have no objections. But I cannot guarantee that her cultivation will not be affected by the change," Dan Wushuang considered before speaking.
"Since Elder Dan has made the decision, this disciple will follow your arrangements. As long as she receives the best, this disciple has no objections," Li Xuan said after a moment of thought.
The first time Li Xuan saw Yue Fuyao on the Eternal Continent, he felt that her choice to return to the Moon Clan was the right one.
After all, on the Vast Continent, Yue Fuyao's potential, however extraordinary, was limited. As for the children, Li Xuan had considered them. Fortunately, they were grown, and with Liu Jiaqi, Zhou Wenjin, and Yue Caixuan around, Li Xuan wasn't overly worried.
Despite this, Li Xuan still planned to visit the Moon Clan after his recovery. If Yue Fuyao wished to return, Li Xuan would take her with him.
The choice would ultimately be Yue Fuyao's.
"It seems I was right about you, being able to understand this. While I believe romance can hinder cultivation, there are indeed some unfavorable factors. However, if managed well, these factors can also be beneficial for cultivation."
"Alright, if you wish to see her, you can go to the Moon Clan anytime. But before that, you must recuperate within the sect for three months." Dan Wushuang nodded.
"Yes, Elder Dan." Li Xuan bowed in response.
Fuyao Peak, in the courtyard.
"Junior Brother, are you really alright now?" With Li Xuan's return, He Xiuzhu and Wang Kun, along with the other six disciples, quickly appeared on Li Xuan's Fuyao Peak. Although Li Xuan appeared as if nothing had happened, Wang Kun still asked with concern.
"Sixth Senior Brother, I'm truly fine. Elder Dan said I just need to recuperate for another three months." Li Xuan's heart warmed by the goodwill and concern shown by He Xiuzhu and Wang Kun.
"Indeed. With Elder Dan's intervention, it would be hard for Junior Brother to die. Since Elder Dan said you need three months of recuperation, just focus on resting during this time. Alright, we'll all be going now. We'll visit Junior Brother again once he's fully recovered."
Song Qianyu nodded in agreement.
"Junior Brother, rest well." He Xiuzhu nodded, said to Li Xuan, and then turned to leave.
"Junior Brother, when you're better, Senior Brother will treat you to drinks." Wen Boya said, then also walked away.
"Junior Brother, your battle took a great toll. You can take the Thousand-Year Snow Ganoderma I gave you to aid your recovery. It might help you recover sooner." Shen Ziwen said before leaving.
"..."
"Junior Brother, if you get bored, come find me on Qiankun Peak." Wang Kun intended to pat Li Xuan's shoulder, but thinking that Li Xuan's body was not yet fully healed, he paused his outstretched hand and retracted it.
"Okay." Li Xuan smiled and nodded, then watched Wang Kun turn and leave.
After He Xiuzhu, Wang Kun, and the other six disciples had all departed, Li Xuan pondered for a moment before slowly closing his eyes.
In his mind, the dream he had experienced began to surface faintly once more.
However, a wave of dizziness soon struck him.
Li Xuan opened his eyes, thought for a moment, and then with a thought, took out the Thousand-Year Snow Ganoderma gifted by Shen Ziwen.
"It seems I can only know the true nature of this dream after I've fully recovered."