Chapter 1170 Awakening

"I don't care how much you hate human cultivators or how much you dislike Han Li. From now on, when you see him, you must be courteous and avoid any conflict with him. Do you understand?" Liu Qing quickly opened his eyes and said slowly.

"What... Do you mean Han Li is still in our clan?" The gray-robed elder's brows involuntarily rose again upon hearing this.

"Did you not understand what I just said? Should I repeat it?" Liu Qing narrowed his eyes, a cold gleam shooting from them, and the air in the hall suddenly dropped in temperature.

"No, no need... I understand." The gray-robed elder's heart tightened, and he quickly replied.

Liu Qing gave another snort and ignored the gray-robed elder.

He had just promised Bai Ze not to reveal what had happened in the hall, so he couldn't explain the reasons to the gray-robed elder in detail. He hoped the elder would truly understand; otherwise, he would have to resort to harsh measures.

Liu Qing did not stay long. He soon stood up again and walked outside.

...

In the reception hall of the Tianhu Clan.

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Han brought a Pixiu with him to the Eight Desolation Mountains. Could I have a look?" After Liu Qing left, Bai Ze immediately said to Han Li.

"Yes, please wait a moment, Senior." Han Li's thoughts raced. Since things had come to this, there was no other choice, so he nodded and waved his hand to take Xiao Bai out of the Flower Branch Space.

Xiao Bai was still unconscious, motionless.

"It is indeed a Mo Yan Pixiu, and moreover, his bloodline. Good, good, good. Heaven has eyes indeed." Bai Ze looked at Xiao Bai, his eyes brightening slightly, and murmured with some excitement.

"Senior, do you know Xiao Bai? He is unconscious now. I have tried to wake him but have not succeeded." Han Li shook his head and said.

"He is called Xiao Bai? The name is fitting. If I am not mistaken, he is the descendant of my close friend, the Mo Yan Pixiu. The Mo Yan Pixiu was besieged by several Dao Ancestors of the Heavenly Court and died tragically. I never thought he would have descendants alive. Fellow Daoist Han, thank you for bringing him to the Eight Desolation Mountains. As for Xiao Bai's injuries, in this barbaric land, I am probably the only one who can treat them." Bai Ze nodded to Han Li, expressing his gratitude.

"Xiao Bai is my friend. It is only right that I brought him here for treatment since he was injured and unconscious." Han Li nodded and said.

He had not expected that Bai Ze and the Mo Yan Pixiu had such a relationship, which made his own safety more assured.

Seeing that Han Li did not take credit, Bai Ze showed an appreciative smile, then waved his hand to emit a white light, pulling Xiao Bai in front of him.

Then he took out a blood-red pill. On the pill were white patterns that emitted a peculiar aura fluctuation, somewhat similar to the Dao patterns on Dao pills but also different.

These white patterns formed the image of a white beast, strikingly similar to the Pixiu form that Xiao Bai had taken.

Han Li's eyes brightened slightly at the sight of the blood-red pill, and he was about to examine it closely.

Bai Ze pointed at Xiao Bai's lower jaw, and Xiao Bai's mouth immediately opened. Bai Ze flicked his finger, and the blood-red pill instantly turned into a beam of blood light, flying accurately into Xiao Bai's mouth.

Bai Ze then pointed at Xiao Bai's forehead. At his fingertip, a dazzling crystalline light appeared, and countless black runes flashed within, churning violently before continuously pouring into Xiao Bai's forehead.

Xiao Bai's body, which had been motionless, suddenly began to tremble, emitting circles of white light. He let out faint cries of pain, but his eyes remained closed.

Seeing this, Han Li felt a bit anxious but did not rashly step forward to disturb.

Bai Ze formed hand seals, changing several hand signs in succession, and finally lightly patted Xiao Bai's forehead before withdrawing his hand.

Han Li's gaze flickered. On Xiao Bai's forehead, a faint black mark appeared, looking somewhat peculiar.

This black mark had certainly not been there before; it was likely created by Bai Ze's spell just now.

At that moment, Xiao Bai's body trembled, and the white light around him flashed intensely before calming down. Then his eyelids fluttered, and he slowly opened his eyes.

"Xiao Bai, you're awake?" Han Li quickly stepped forward.

"Master!"

Seeing Han Li, Xiao Bai showed surprise and joy. He turned over to stand up, but having just awakened, his body had not yet recovered. He stumbled and nearly fell again, but Han Li caught him in time.

"You're badly injured. Don't rush to move." Han Li said.

"Master, it's great to see you! Big Sister was captured by people from the Nine Yuan Temple. I barely escaped with my life. Please go save her... Eh, where is this place?" Xiao Bai's body had not yet recovered, but his mouth was already working, and he immediately started shouting loudly.

"This is the Barbarian Realm. Don't worry about Jin Tong. I will find a way to rescue her." Han Li's expression darkened, but he quickly comforted Xiao Bai, waving his hand to send a stream of pure immortal spiritual power to help Xiao Bai control his body.

With Han Li's help, Xiao Bai immediately stood up and looked at Li Qima and Bai Ze beside him, suddenly startled.

Bai Ze also looked at Xiao Bai, a gentle smile on his face.

"You were able to wake up thanks to Senior Bai Ze here. Why don't you thank him?" Han Li's voice sounded in Xiao Bai's ear.

"Thank you, Senior, for saving me." Xiao Bai nodded to Bai Ze in thanks.

"I was a close friend of your father. This is nothing. You are called Xiao Bai? Do you remember anything about your father?" Bai Ze asked.

"Father? Do I have a father?" Xiao Bai was stunned.

"It seems your father sealed your memories. That makes sense. If you retained those memories, you would surely seek revenge against the Heavenly Court and might not have survived to this day." Bai Ze's gaze flickered as he murmured to himself.

"Senior, do you know my origins?" Xiao Bai's expression changed, and he stared intently at Bai Ze, asking urgently.

"As I just said, I was a close friend of your father. Of course I know your origins, but now is not the time to tell you. You will learn in due course." Bai Ze said calmly.

Xiao Bai frowned, clearly dissatisfied with Bai Ze's answer. He was about to press further when Han Li's voice sounded in his ear, telling him not to ask more and to follow Bai Ze's instructions.

"Fellow Daoist Han, although Xiao Bai is now awake, his vital energy has not yet recovered. Let me take him back to properly regulate his body." Bai Ze turned to Han Li and said.

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior. But I have spent much time with Xiao Bai and have some experience in helping him regulate his body, so I won't trouble you." Han Li's thoughts turned, and after a moment of hesitation, he gritted his teeth and refused.

Although Bai Ze gave him a good impression, he was still uneasy about letting him take Xiao Bai away.

"Very well. In that case, I'll leave Xiao Bai to you." Bai Ze saw that Han Li genuinely cared for Xiao Bai, smiled slightly, and nodded.

"Take care of Fellow Daoist Han and the others during their stay in the Eight Desolation Mountains. Make sure nothing goes wrong." Bai Ze then said to Li Qima beside him.

"Yes, Father." Li Qima quickly agreed.

Bai Ze nodded, then his form flickered and disappeared, going somewhere unknown.

Seeing Bai Ze disappear, Han Li's tense mind relaxed slightly.

Xiao Bai looked at Han Li and then at Li Qima, not fully understanding the situation, but with an outsider present, he wisely did not ask more.

"Fellow Daoist Han, it seems my father has a very good impression of you. I've never seen him care so much about anyone else." Once Bai Ze left, Li Qima also relaxed and said with a grin.

"I am flattered by the senior's kindness." Han Li said.

"Flattered? My father is not like Liu Qing and those people. He won't scheme against you. Rest assured." Li Qima patted Han Li on the shoulder and laughed.

"That's not what I meant." Han Li glanced around and quickly shook his head.

"Alright, enough of that. What are Fellow Daoist Han's plans next? The Blood Sacrifice Assembly is still some time away. Since Xiao Bai is a descendant of Lord Mo Yan Pixiu, he must also participate; it will be greatly beneficial for him. Moreover, from my father's attitude, it seems he wants you to stay and attend the assembly." Li Qima waved his hand with a smile and then said.

"Senior Bai Ze wants me to stay for the Blood Sacrifice Assembly?" Han Li was startled. Recalling Bai Ze's words and demeanor just now, there was indeed an implication for him to stay.

"Although Senior Bai Ze has kindly invited me, I have some matters to investigate and cannot give you an immediate answer." He said after a moment's thought.

Jin Tong was now in the hands of the Nine Yuan Temple. He needed to learn the specific situation from Xiao Bai before deciding whether to stay in the Barbarian Realm.

"Of course. So, will Fellow Daoist Han continue to stay with the Tianhu Clan, or come with me to find another place to live?" Li Qima's gaze flickered as he asked with a smile.

"The Tianhu Clan does not seem to welcome me staying here. I'll trouble Fellow Daoist Li to arrange a quieter residence for me." Han Li said.

"No problem. Leave it to me." Li Qima patted his chest and said.

The two soon left the hall and walked outside.

As for Xiao Bai, given his sensitive identity, Han Li put him back into the Flower Branch Space.

Just then, Liu Qing approached from the opposite direction.

"Young Master, Fellow Daoist Han, are you leaving? Has the King already left?" Liu Qing put on a smile.

"I haven't seen Fellow Daoist Han for a long time. I want to take him to my place for a few days to chat. You don't mind, do you, Clan Leader?" Li Qima looked at Liu Qing with a half-smile.

"Of course not. Fellow Daoist Han, you are always welcome to visit the Tianhu Clan. I am always at your service." Liu Qing said to the two with a smile.

Han Li nodded noncommittally to Liu Qing and soon left the Tianhu Clan's residence with Li Qima.

Liu Qing personally saw them to the door, watched their figures disappear into the distance, sighed softly, and turned back.

Han Li followed Li Qima to a separate courtyard in Zhenhuang City. It was far from the noisy areas, shaded by green trees, and very quiet.

"This is our clan's territory. Other clans won't come to disturb you. Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Han. I have arranged for people to guard outside. If you need anything, just instruct them." Li Qima said.

Han Li nodded, very satisfied with the place.

Li Qima seemed to have matters to attend to and did not stay long. He soon took his leave and departed.