Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 1865 - 1870: Probing

Such a malicious cultivator, who kills so casually.

Yet at this moment, he was smiling benevolently.

If he didn't have ulterior motives, Bai Jue would dare to shatter this remnant soul!

"Are you sure, Elder Bai?"

Xia Liu asked.

"Very sure!"

Having received the response, Xia Liu felt waves of emotion in his heart.

"But we still can't be certain if he has any designs on you. So, do as I say..."

Bai Jue secretly conveyed his thoughts to Xia Liu.

Whether Ling Duo has intentions, a trial will reveal!

"It seems I could not hide from Senior Ling Duo. Yes, I do indeed have five strands of Origin Power within me."

Following Bai Jue's instructions, Xia Liu openly admitted in front of Ling Duo.

Upon hearing that the five strands of Origin Power were true, Ling Duo's expression became extraordinarily animated.

"Truly a genius! A genius indeed!"

Ling Duo pressed Xia Liu's shoulder with lightning speed: "Young Friend Xia, why not switch allegiance to my tutelage? I shall spare no resources to elevate you to the Golden Core Stage!"

"No! Even the Nascent Soul Stage is possible! As long as you come under my wing!"

Facing Ling Duo's enthusiasm, Xia Liu smiled bitterly: "Senior Ling Duo, I apologize sincerely, but I cannot promise to accept your offer."

"Uh? Is it because of the Imperial Sky Gate?"

Ling Duo glanced at Tang Ze.

Immediately, Tang Ze stood out: "Xia Liu, you needn't concern yourself with the Imperial Sky Gate, under my Honored Master, your future will be limitless!"

Still, Xia Liu shook his head: "Sect Master, Senior Ling Duo, I cannot switch allegiance to you because I already have a Honored Master, and I once vowed to never change allegiance in this life."

This explanation left Ling Duo looking embarrassed.

However, he quickly adjusted: "No problem, since we lack the fate to be master and disciple, becoming Daoist fellows is also fine. I don't want your talent to be buried."

"To be friends with a strong figure like Senior Ling Duo is my honor, but I must wait until I have successfully reached the Foundation Establishment Stage to agree."

"Haha! I know your concerns, it's fine, in the future if anyone dares to gossip, I will show them what power truly means!"

Seeing Xia Liu's righteous energy, Ling Duo immediately guessed his worries.

The cultivation level gap clearly would lead to gossip if he called someone his friend.

As traditionally, a match of equal standing is sought.

"Senior Ling Duo, I may leave the Imperial Sky Gate for some time, once I return, I should be in the Foundation Establishment Stage, then we can establish our friendship."

Xia Liu considered and said.

"Oh? Foundation Establishment, that's good, are you confident of success on your own?"

"Of this, I am confident!"

"Haha! That's wonderful! Go ahead and establish your Foundation, I will wait here for your return!"

Ling Duo laughed heartily.

"But before leaving the Sect, there are many things I cannot let go of, if..."

Xia Liu deliberately left his words unfinished, wanting to see Ling Duo's reaction!

This was also Bai Jue's intention.

"This is simple, this 'if', Tang Ze should be able to handle it, right?"

Ling Duo looked at Tang Ze, wanting him to promptly make a promise.

"That depends on what Xia Liu cannot let go of."

Tang Ze did not dare to promise rashly.

Because he mentioned the Lady's Pavilion before.

He had no power to stop or interfere in matters of the Lady's Pavilion.

"Young Friend Xia, speak freely. If there's something within the Imperial Sky Gate that Tang Ze cannot accomplish, I will definitely not sit idly by."

Ling Duo said confidently.

"Here's the situation, the Hundred Victories Hall where I was previously located is bullied within the Sect. If possible, I hope the Sect Master can provide some protection..."

"Hundred Victories Hall? I will answer for Tang Ze, during your absence, the status of Hundred Victories Hall within the Imperial Sky Gate will be at the pinnacle among all Elders Hall!"

Ling Duo promised before Tang Ze could.

"Thank you, Senior Ling Duo and Sect Master!"

Xia Liu cupped his hands in gratitude.

"Anything else you cannot let go of?"

"There is one more matter, it is rather difficult, I cannot let senior take risks."

Xia Liu did not immediately reveal the truth but continued to test Ling Duo's reaction.

"Take risks? Young Friend Xia, are you joking? In Dongliu County, is there anything within this small Sect that would make me take a risk?"

Ling Duo laughed heartily.

Tang Ze beside him gave a wry smile.

He knew what Xia Liu wanted to say.

This matter was beyond his power, it depended on how his master handled it.

"Here's the situation, I know a female cultivator who's about to leave the Imperial Sky Gate soon. If possible, I'd like to ask Senior Ling Duo for help to keep her here."

"Isn't this simple? Tang Ze should be able to manage this, right?"

Tang Ze immediately shook his head: "Honored Master, I can't manage this. That female cultivator is backed by the Joy Cultivation Sect."

"The Joy Cultivation Sect? One of the top sects in Ancient Wilderness County?"

Ling Duo asked with curiosity.

"Yes, the Lady's Pavilion is an Elders Pavilion stationed at the Imperial Sky Gate by the Joy Cultivation Sect..."

Tang Ze explained the relationship between the Lady's Pavilion and the Joy Cultivation Sect.

"Tsk tsk! Just the Joy Cultivation Sect of Ancient Wilderness County, I know their Sect Master, neither male nor female, such an eyesore!"

Ling Duo looked at Xia Liu, smiling with benevolence: "Xia Liu, you can rest assured. If it's just to keep that female cultivator here for ten years, I can certainly do it."

"No need, just until I return."

"Oh! It seems you are confident in your successful Foundation Establishment, do you have a prediction for when you'll return?"

Ling Duo smiled even more joyfully.

With so many attachments at the Imperial Sky Gate, Xia Liu will surely return after Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, he himself promised to provide resources.

So young, having not experienced much, how could Xia Liu refuse these!

"Within three years, I will definitely succeed in Foundation Establishment!"

This was Xia Liu's promise!

Also his affirmation to himself.

"Good! In these three years, I will wait at the Imperial Sky Gate for you, and also hold back the Joy Cultivation Sect, while overseeing the Hundred Victories Hall."

Ling Duo promised.

"Senior Ling Duo! I'm at a loss for words, I will remember you for life! When my cultivation succeeds, I will surely..."

"Ahem, enough, I understand your sentiments, do what you need to boldly, I will support you from behind!"

Xia Liu said nothing, but cupped his hands in courtesy.

Although he was sure this old ghost had ulterior motives towards him.

Yet, with him sheltering the Hundred Victories Hall and Ling Feng at the Imperial Sky Gate.

He could explore with peace of mind.

Once he broke through the Foundation Establishment Stage, Xia Liu would expose all his schemes!

"Xia Liu, do you need anything else before you leave? Like Spirit Grass or resources?"

Tang Ze proactively asked.

"No need for that. Before I leave, I wish to see Ling Feng."

"Is that your only request?"

"Yes."

"Alright! Tonight, I will arrange for Ling Feng to go to Thousand Victories Peak."

"Thank you, Sect Master."

"Young Friend Xia, I wish you success in your Foundation Establishment and safe return! I and Tang Ze still have some matters to attend to, you should return to focus on cultivation and pick a good day to enter seclusion for Foundation Establishment."