He carefully sensed that the Glory's Will Tree was growing rapidly. Its roots slowly stretched out and spread in all directions. Eventually, it would connect with the three trees. Once its aura and roots were connected, the speed of immortality would be even faster.
The three trees were planted in the south-east, south-west and back corners of the courtyard, forming a triangle. The Glory's Will Tree was in the middle of the triangle, twelve meters away.
Chu Li sensed the Glory's Will Tree. He estimated that it would only take two days for it to completely take root. With the help of the three trees' aura, it would grow faster than expected. It would sprout in ten days.
From the looks of it, it was still a withered branch, with no signs of survival.
Xue Ling occasionally glanced at the dead branch while carrying the dishes. She shook her head. She did not understand what Chu Li was doing. Planting trees was one thing, but sticking a dead branch in the ground and looking at it like it was a treasure. How strange.
She served the dishes and placed them on the stone table in the pagoda. She came to Chu Li, "Master, it's time to eat."
Chu Li waved his hand.
He was sensing the Glory's Will Tree. Suddenly, he realized that it was not only absorbing the aura of the three trees but also exhaling a trace of aura. This trace of aura was extremely pure, much purer than any kind of aura he had ever seen. It floated in the air and slowly spread.
This trace of aura was different from the one in its body. However, when this aura spread and fell on the three trees, he could feel that their vitality had increased.
He was immersed in it and did not know how much time had passed.
After a quarter of an hour, Xue Ling looked at the pagoda and whispered, "Master, the dishes are getting cold!"
Chu Li turned his head and stared at her. Xue did not want to be outdone. Her round eyes did not even blink.
"You …" Chu Li sighed and shook his head helplessly. He got up and dusted his hands.
Xue Ling quickly brought a basin over. He washed his hands and entered the pagoda. She sat down and picked up the jade chopsticks, "If you did not sleep enough, you can make up for it in the afternoon."
"Yes." Xue Ling poured some water to wash his face. She entered the pagoda and quietly stood beside him. Her body exuded a light fragrance.
Chu Li picked up a mouthful of food and suddenly took a sip of wine. He thought about the pure aura just now and the aura of the Glory's Will Tree was much purer than his own inner energy. If he used its aura to cultivate, it would be much stronger than his own inner energy. He could even use the aura to purify his own inner energy.
Thinking about this, he was in a good mood. He drank the white jade cup in one gulp.
Xue Ling held up the jar and filled his cup.
"Yo, you're eating." Suru pushed the door open and entered. Her apricot yellow gown fluttered in the wind as she walked to the pagoda. She glanced at the stone table and said, "It's quite sumptuous!"
Chu Li smiled. "Chief, have you eaten?"
"I just finished eating, so I hurried over to take a look at the Glory's Will Tree." Su Ru waved her hand and walked to the withered branch of the Glory's Will Tree. She looked down and frowned. "Is it alive?"
"He's already alive." Chu Li smiled. "You'll be able to tell tomorrow."
"There won't be any problems, right?" Suru looked at it carefully. No matter how she looked at it, it just looked like a withered branch. It didn't feel like it was alive.
Chu Li put down the white jade cup and chopsticks and walked to her side. He smiled and said, "It's not that fast."
"That's true." Su Ru laughed. She was too impatient.
The matter of the Glory's Will Tree was of utmost importance. If it were to be revived, it would speed up the growth of a spiritual herb. The young mistress' cultivation speed would be even faster, and it would affect the status of the entire Jade Guardian Island.
She got up and went to the gazebo. She waved her hand and said, "You eat."
Chu Li returned to the gazebo and sat down. He continued to eat and drink. "Chief, there's something I don't understand."
"There's something you don't know?" Su Ru smiled.
Xue Ling walked out of the gazebo and quickly served tea. Suru took it and took a sip. "Speak."
Chu Li said, "Is Aunt Siao Ling young, or does she look young because her cultivation level is high?"
"She's Lady Siao Ling's aunt. She's ten years older than Lady Siao Ling."
"Looks like she's successful in her cultivation," Chu Li said. Siao Yueling looked similar to Xiao Qi's age. Not only her appearance, but her temperament as well.
"Yes, Aunt Siao Ling is a genius in cultivation. She's not inferior to Lady Siao Ling."
"May I know which faction she's from?"
Su Ru rolled her eyes at him. "Why are you asking this?"
"I know that Aunt Siao Ling is in the Grandmaster's Boundary. She can't reach it in the Public House. She must've joined another faction, right?"
"Looks like you know about cultivation." Su Ru nodded. "But this doesn't suit me. Anyway, this is a secret. It's better if you don't know about it."
Chu Li looked at her curiously.
Su Ru shook her head.
"Since it's a secret, then it's not because of cultivation or a fortuitous encounter … Could it be that Aunt Siao Ling joined a faction since she was young? To be able to reach the Grandmaster's Boundary at such a young age, she must be from a famous faction. It can't be any other than the four major factions. The Tempest Temple and the Titanium Temple are impossible. The Green Deer Cliff and the Amethyst Mountain … Aunt Siao Ling's Taoist robe must be from the Green Deer Cliff, right? "
Su Ru rolled her eyes at him and scoffed. "You're so smart!"
Chu Li saw that she did not deny it and nodded thoughtfully.
The Public House and the sects of the martial arts world were natural enemies. The Public House was used by the Imperial Household to suppress the sects. If they were to collude with each other, the Imperial Household would be furious and the Public House would suffer.
Chu Li frowned. "This move …"
He shook his head. This was not a good move. How could the Imperial Household not know that the Yi Public House would be suspected and even punished by the Imperial Household?
"It can't be helped!" Su Ru sighed. "Aunt Siao Ling's personality is different from Lady Siao Ling's. She was a maverick since she was young. At that time, the Great Ancestor spoiled her so much that no one could control her. She sneaked out of the Public House and pretended to be a normal person. In the end, she was lucky enough to join the Green Deer Cliff."
Chu Li shook his head. Xiao Yueling's move was no different from putting the Public House on fire.
"The Great Ancestor announced that Aunt Siao Ling is dead." Su Ru sighed. "It was a big deal. Aunt Siao Ling had many suitors, including the Eldest Master of the Ren Public House."
"And then?"
Su Ru sighed. "Aunt Siao Ling was originally called Xiao Minghui. After joining the Green Deer Cliff, she changed her name to Xiao Yueling and never changed it back. She never considered herself as a member of the Public House and said that Xiao Minghui is dead."
"Xiao Minghui …" Chu Li was deep in thought. "The Princess of the Ren Public House is called Lu Yurong, right?"
After being assassinated by the Ren Public House, he came back to learn about the Ren Public House. He knew that the person who ordered the attack was Lu Yurong, the outstanding Princess of the Ren Public House. She was an extremely intelligent person.
Su Ru said, "Lu Yurong's father has nothing to do with Aunt Siao Ling."
Chu Li was doubtful.
Su Ru rolled her eyes at him and scoffed. "Why do you know about these things? It will only bring more harm than good."
Chu Li smiled and drank the white jade cup in one gulp.
Xue Ling held the wine jar and filled it for him. She put down the wine jar and stood behind him quietly.
Su Ru sighed. "Lu Yurong's father died young. Her brother took care of her. An elder brother is like a father. In the end, her brother was infatuated with Aunt Siao Ling. When he heard that Aunt Siao Ling died, he died of depression."
Chu Li was stunned.
"At that time, the two Public Houses were not enemies. After the Eldest Master of the Ren Public House died, they became enemies!"
"Lu Yurong did not kill Aunt Siao Ling?"
"Lu Yurong only hated her but she did not do anything. Later, the news of Aunt Siao Ling's survival was leaked. That was when she started to take revenge. Aunt Siao Ling was the person that her brother liked and was also a victim. Lu Yurong felt that everything was the Public House's fault. She announced the news of Aunt Siao Ling's death to hide it from the public."
"It's understandable that she thought that way."
"Sigh … The two Public Houses became enemies. The hatred grew deeper and deeper." Su Ru shook her head. "Under her management, the Ren Public House became stronger and more aggressive! Now that you know, how do you feel? "
Chu Li shook his head. He really had nothing to say.
He finished his drink and put down the white jade cup. He pondered and said, "The Imperial Family also knows about Aunt Siao Ling, right?"
"If the Ren Public House knows, how can the Imperial Family not know?" Su Ru pouted. "That's why our Public House was neglected. Otherwise, how could we be bullied by the Ren Public House!"
"What about Lady Siao Ling's mother?" Chu Li asked. "She seems to be a disciple of Green Deer Cliff, right?"
"You know about this too?"
"Didn't Aunt Siao Ling call her Junior Sister?"
"Yes, Madam is also a disciple of Green Deer Cliff."
Chu Li shook his head and smiled bitterly. If the Imperial Family was not afraid of the Yi Public House, who was afraid of them?
"This is also a coincidence." Su Ru shook her head. "Master hid his identity and traveled the martial arts world. He met Madam and fell in love at first sight."
"What happened after that?" Chu Li frowned. "Did she marry into the Public House?"
"No." Su Ru said helplessly. "After Madam found out about Master's identity, she took the initiative to leave. At that time, she was pregnant and died giving birth to Lady Siao Ling. Lady Siao Ling was brought back to the Public House and raised by the Great Ancestor."
Chu Li sighed. As soon as he heard this, he could guess Xiao Qi's situation. It was very likely that her father did not like her. The Great Ancestor had passed away for many years. She must have had a hard time.
"Fortunately, the two Masters and Second Lady have a close relationship with Lady Siao Ling." Su Ru smiled. "Lady Siao Ling is considered lucky."
"Yes …" Chu Li nodded.
The rule of this world was that the eldest son would inherit the Public House. Master Siao Ling did not have the right to inherit, let alone Lady Siao Ling. Moreover, there was still Second Lady above him. Xiao Qi was the Third Lady.
Chu Li's circle of activity was very limited. He had not seen Master Siao Ling, Master Siao Ling and Second Lady Siao Ling. He only heard rumors about them. Master Siao Tieying was wise and powerful. The High Duke was in Isolated Cultivation. Everything in the Public House was controlled by Master Siao Ling. He was the head of the Public House.
Master Siao Baihe was very talented. He did not care about worldly affairs and only practiced martial arts. It was said that he had left the Public House to travel. All the disciples of the Public House wanted to explore the martial arts world. To be enemies with the martial arts world, one must fully understand it.
Second Lady Siao Shi did not know martial arts but she was unusually beautiful. She was known as the first beauty of the Great Ji Dynasty. Unfortunately, she rarely left the Island of Symphony. Even if she did, she would cover her face with a white veil.
Third Lady Siao Qi was very intelligent. She helped Master Siao Ling with the Public House's affairs. She was a good assistant.
"Then the martial arts that Lady Siao Ling cultivated is not the martial arts of the Green Deer Cliff?"
"Of course not!" Su Ru shook her head. "It is an ancient martial art that Madam Siao Ling obtained from a fortuitous encounter. However, it is very difficult to cultivate. If it were not for the Andromeda, Lady Siao Ling would still be struggling. With the Andromeda, things would be much better!"
Chu Li nodded thoughtfully.
Su Ru rolled her eyes at him. "You are so curious. You can't do that!"
Chu Li smiled. "Knowing this, I can do things freely. My head is in a fog. I can't think clearly and I can't use my hands and feet."
"It is better to let these rot in your stomach." Su Ru turned and glared at Xue Ling. Xue Ling quickly took a step back.
Chu Li smiled. "What other spirit herbs do Lady Siao Ling want to plant?"
"There are a few other herbs. They are difficult to plant and grow very slowly." Su Ru said. "I am preparing the seeds. They will be sent over in a few days!"
Chu Li nodded.
"How is your cultivation of the Sentient Menace?"
"Progress is slow!" Chu Li shook his head. "I think there is a problem with the cultivation method. I need to change it."
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