If you are truly a cultivator of the Water Dragon Sect, there might be one or two parts out of ten that can barely be trusted.

But if you are a demon cultivator, then twelve out of ten cannot be trusted.

After all, Ji Yuan feels he cannot be considered a pure righteous cultivator. The Yin Ghost Banner, when unfurled, is shrouded in overwhelming yin energy... just like now, if he really wants to save this Foundation Establishment cultivator, he will surely have to reveal his true identity, saying he is Ji Yuan, and that he is about to join the Water Dragon Sect.

But if it were another matter...

"My apologies, I am a loose cultivator from Cyan Mountain City, Qiu Qianhai!"

"Fellow Daoist, you are indeed cautious, let me show you then."

Suddenly, Ji Yuan saw a coiled Water Dragon figure appear abruptly in the mist to the right front, which precisely is the emblem of the Water Dragon Sect.

Seeing this, Ji Yuan was actually about eighty to ninety percent convinced in his heart.

But he still didn't move, "If you are a demon cultivator and obtained my Water Dragon Sect senior's storage bag, couldn't you also use this sect's token?"

"Heh... heh heh, Fellow Daoist, you are truly cautious."

The voice of Li Changhe grew more and more feeble, seeming to be truly nearing his limit.

"Within a month, the Water Dragon Sect selection, you..."

This time, he didn't finish his sentence before there was no more sound.

Dammit, he's dead... Ji Yuan panicked inside, and this time he didn't hesitate anymore. He immediately summoned the Thunder Falcon Boat and headed for the position where the shadow appeared earlier.

In just a moment, Ji Yuan found that Foundation Establishment senior Li Changhe on the sandy shore.

Just as he said himself, he indeed seemed to have reached his limits.

His magic robe was torn, and he was covered in blood, with a hole stabbed into his abdomen, and his original flying ship magical artifact was also broken down the middle, fallen to the side.

With these injuries... if it were any Qi Cultivation Stage being put here, they probably wouldn't be able to save him.

But fortunately, he met Ji Yuan.

Carrying several pounds of blood essence on him, and having just slain Yue Zhu, almost obtaining the entire Yue family's treasures... there were quite a few elixirs for healing among them.

Although these elixirs are all first-tier elixirs, and the one injured is a Foundation Establishment cultivator... but a Foundation Establishment body is still a body, at most the effect would be reduced.

Rather than having no effect.

With thoughts flashing in his mind, Ji Yuan landed beside Li Changhe, touched his pulse, it was nearly motionless.

He dared not delay, immediately took out three Qi Blood Pills and stuffed them into Li Changhe's mouth, simultaneously guiding them into his body with spiritual energy.

As the medicinal power spread, Li Changhe's pulse became a bit stronger.

But this strength only lasted for a moment before becoming weak again.

The medicinal power was insufficient, and most of it probably leaked out from his abdominal wound instead of being absorbed by his body... since this was the case, it seemed he would have to resort to stronger medicine.

Ji Yuan hesitated no more.

If he could bring him back to life, that would be extending a grand favor.

If he failed to save him, he would just pack up and escape.

Before making up his mind, Ji Yuan would have all kinds of concerns, but once he made up his mind, he acted without hesitation.

So he directly took out a pound of blood essence and piled it on Li Changhe's abdominal wound, perhaps pressing on a painful spot, even the unconscious Foundation Establishment cultivator couldn't help but shiver.

Ji Yuan then fed three more Qi Blood Pills.

This time the medicinal effect took hold, even the blood essence placed on the wound showed signs of being absorbed by him.

Ji Yuan subsequently fed a handful of elixirs to restore spiritual energy inside.

As Li Changhe's spiritual energy recovered to some extent, he could also somewhat nourish his wounds.

However, given the severity of his injuries now, Ji Yuan didn't dare to move him recklessly, otherwise, he would definitely have to change location... a Foundation Establishment battle had just occurred here, likely attracting many people.

But he couldn't take him to Mist Island either, as that's his secret base.

It's best to leave this misty area and find a small island for Li Changhe to recuperate.

Two days later, seeing Li Changhe's injury finally stabilized, Ji Yuan summoned the Thunder Falcon Boat, rushed out of the mist, and after heading south for half a day, occupied an uninhabited small island.

He then stayed for ten days.

The pound of blood essence used to press on Li Changhe's wound was already fed entirely, and his external injuries had fully healed, with some places even starting to scab over.

As for the internal injuries... Ji Yuan couldn't tell and didn't dare to examine casually.

In any case, the person was saved.

Anything beyond that was beyond his help.

The next morning, while still cultivating, Ji Yuan suddenly heard a faint grunt, prompting him to immediately exit his cultivation state and look at the person who had been lying like a dead man for over a dozen days.

"Cough—"

Li Changhe gave a forceful cough, spitting out a blood clot that had accumulated in his throat for a long time, and finally opened his eyes slowly, beginning to breathe greedily.

It was as if he was savoring the fruits of survival after a close brush with death.

Ji Yuan didn't move, only silently guided the flying boat in the storage bag.

If anything went wrong, he could leave immediately.

Li Changhe seemed unaware of the situation, lying there for a long time, his initially blank eyes finally regained their luster, and he seemed to come to his senses.

He struggled to sit up, and his gaze immediately fell on Ji Yuan.

He grinned.

"To be able to see today's sunrise, I owe it all to you, Fellow Daoist."

Ji Yuan cupped his hands towards him and smiled slightly, "It was your great fortune, senior. I happened to be hunting demon beasts and passed by, and it was lucky I managed to save you."

"We have a destined connection."

Li Changhe seemed to check his storage bag, then exhaled a long breath and reclined backward again.

"A few days ago, I was entrusted by the elders of the sect to search for traces of Demon Cultivators near our Water Dragon Sect. Unexpectedly, I caught a big fish at the late-stage Foundation Establishment. If it weren't for meeting you, I almost capsized in the gutter."

"Demon Cultivator..." Ji Yuan murmured, then lightly asked, "Dare I ask, Elder, is it a Demon Cultivator from the Joy Palace? I heard in the Cloud Rain Marsh that our Water Dragon Sect and the Joy Palace are fiercely fighting."

If this were true, Ji Yuan would have to consider whether to join the Water Dragon Sect.

It hasn't been long, and the Joy Palace has already pushed to the vicinity of the sect. This isn't going well at all.

"Joy Palace is not truly a Demon Cultivator in the proper sense, and our disputes with them are mainly due to Spirit Vein friction, nothing major. At times, we're even allies."

Something affecting the entire Cloud Rain Marsh Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators, in Li Changhe's mouth, turned into a non-issue... And the fierce battle between Water Dragon Sect and Joy Palace was all because of a Spirit Vein.

That's normal; a dispute over a Spirit Vein is a major event in the Cultivation Realm.

If I could have a [Spirit Vein] within my buildings, how magnificent would that effect be? It seems once I am stronger, I should seize a [Spirit Vein] for fun... Ji Yuan mused.

However, Li Changhe didn't continue on the topic, so Ji Yuan dared not ask further.

Better not ask more, lest you invite trouble.

"By the way, I haven't had a chance to ask who you are?"

Li Changhe seemed to have just thought of it and asked.

Ji Yuan then took a step forward to let the other person see more clearly, "I am Ji Yuan, a loose cultivator from Cloud Rain Marsh, greetings to Elder Li."

"From Cloud Rain Marsh? Already at the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation, and still not joined our Water Dragon Sect."

"The Water Dragon Sect's selection is coming up in a few days, I was just preparing to participate... Earlier my abilities were lacking, there was no way around it."

Ji Yuan said with regret.

"The Water Dragon Sect's selection doesn't have to be so troublesome."

Li Changhe casually tossed over a jade token, with the words "Water Dragon" gracefully written on it, and the back engraved with the word "Immortal."

"This is the Ascension Order of our Water Dragon Sect. Bring it to any of our sect's islands, and they will arrange for your admission."

"This..."

Ji Yuan looked at the jade token in his hand; to say he wasn't delighted would be a lie.

To outsiders, it takes a lot of effort to join the Immortal Sect Water Dragon, and he just got its Ascension Order, not even needing to participate in the selection.

He can join whenever he wants.

"Rest assured, my father is Elder Li Gang of the Water Dragon Sect, I won't lie to you."

Li Changhe, seeing Ji Yuan's somewhat incredulous look, explained with a smile.

The elders of Water Dragon Sect... they must be Golden Core Zhenren!

Ji Yuan quickly cupped his hands again and said, "Thank you, Elder Li."

"You saved my life, there's no need to call me elder, just call me Brother Li." Li Changhe waved his hand, "Just make sure to join the sect soon. Whatever happens in the sect, you can come to me, and I'll sort it out for you."

Saying this, he tossed over a golden communication talisman.

Ji Yuan hurriedly caught it with both hands.

Li Changhe added, "But remember, things must be justified for me to help. If you violate sect rules..."

"My best effort will be to keep you alive."

Ji Yuan smiled as he put away the communication talisman, "Brother Li jests, I am not one to cause trouble, let alone violate sect rules."

"That's true."

Li Changhe thought of Ji Yuan's prudent demeanor before and looked him over again.

"At your age, reaching the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation is not bad at all. Once you reach the peak of Qi Cultivation, come find me. I'll give you a few Foundation Establishment Pills. Prepare one or two yourself. Although you have a Pseudo Spirit Root, Pseudo Spirit Roots are not without hope of Foundation Establishment..."

Li Changhe was speaking, but his voice gradually lowered, then he looked up at the clouds in the sky.

"The people from the sect looking for me have arrived. Would you like to meet them, or avoid them?"

Li Changhe had noticed Ji Yuan's stability earlier, so he proactively asked for Ji Yuan's preference.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators of Water Dragon Sect... Ji Yuan thought, saving Li Changhe was favor enough, knowing it himself was enough. It may not be good for him if too many people knew.

If some vigilant individuals took notice, it would be even more troublesome.

"I'll leave first, and meet Brother Li at the Water Dragon Sect later."

Ji Yuan clasped his hands and said.

Li Changhe, as expected, nodded with a smile.

Just as Ji Yuan summoned the Thunder Falcon Boat to prepare for departure underwater, he suddenly thought of something and hurriedly asked, "Brother Li, might there be a prescription for the Foundation Establishment Pill? May I take a look?"

"Prescription? What would you need it for... oh, I forgot, you must have a Pseudo Spirit Root."

Li Changhe lightly tapped his forehead, "When I reached Foundation Establishment, my father gave me a Foundation Establishment Pill, and I succeeded. Never thought of getting the formula. Tell you what, I'll help you obtain one after I return to Water Dragon Sect. Contact me once you've joined."

Damn, you even impressed me... Ji Yuan chuckled, cupping his hands, "Then I'll thank Brother Li first."

He was about to leave, but Li Changhe threw over a talisman enveloped in a cyan glow.

"Hmm?"

Although Ji Yuan caught it with both hands, his eyes expressed a bit of confusion.

He himself was a Talisman Master and could tell that the talisman... was a bit off, as it didn't contain Rune Power but seemed like a type of Magical Artifact?

"This is a Talisman Treasure: the Escaping Shuttle. Seeing you are a cautious person, with this, as long as you are prepared in advance, even a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator can't kill you."

Li Changhe smiled and said, "But I've used most of its power, and it only has one use left now, so treasure it."

Talisman... Talisman Treasure?!

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