The disguise on Gu Xuan's body slowly faded away.
He looked at the old man in front of him in surprise.
This person was too old.
Not just in terms of appearance, but in reality.
From inside to outside, he was exuding an aura of a dying lamp. He was on the verge of collapsing, as if he would pass away at any time.
However, there was an indescribable power in his body that seemed to prevent this from happening, preventing him from collapsing.
The Paragon of Pills' high-spirited appearance flashed through Gu Xuan's mind.
He couldn't connect the old man in front of him, who was at the end of his life, with the high and mighty Patriarch of the Li family.
"Indeed, it's been a long time, Paragon of Pills.
I just didn't expect you to look like this when we meet again. "
Gu Xuan had mixed feelings in his heart.
"Is this your attitude towards the Pill Saint of the world?
Do you know that I can severely damage your Pill Dao with just a thought?
If I don't care about the cost, I can even destroy your Pill Dao easily. "
The Paragon of Pills sneered.
A majestic pressure that belonged only to the Pill Saint erupted from his body. It was like a mountain was pressing down on Gu Xuan. It wanted Gu Xuan to kneel, to bend his back, to submit to it! Gu Xuan's white robe fluttered under the aura as if it was caught in a gust of wind.
However, he still stood straight, as if he wasn't affected by the aura at all.
"You're already at the end of your life. You don't have that ability anymore.
Don't forget that I'm different from other Pill Emperors in the Burning Sky Realm. I'm the First Pill Emperor of All Times.
Besides, a Pill Emperor who became a Pill Emperor with the Pill Saint's Heart can't be considered a real Pill Emperor.
Pill Saint of the Eastern Jade Wall might be able to strip someone of their Pill Dao.
But you can't.
I've already confirmed that you're just a fake Pill Saint! "
The Paragon of Pills' pupils shrank. Thick murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
Buzz.
A pill flew out of his body and hovered in front of him.
Light flickered on the pill and runes flowed around it. The might of the Dao could be vaguely felt from it.
An extremely dangerous aura was released from the pill and locked onto Gu Xuan. It was as if the pill had a life of its own and was prepared to risk its life to kill Gu Xuan.
"You even know about the Pill Saint's Heart?
In that case, your goal is the same as the Devil Race's. You want to kill this Pill Saint and seize the Pill Saint's Heart?
If that's the case, I'm afraid you won't be able to walk out of the Li family's ancestral hall today. "
Gu Xuan smiled faintly and walked towards a jade table in the room.
On the jade table, there was a pot of hot tea and two jade cups.
Gu Xuan poured two cups of tea, then pointed his index finger at a jade cup. With a light flick of his finger, the jade cup flew towards the Paragon of Pills.
"We're all smart people. If you have something to say, just say it directly. There's no need to put on an act.
If you really wanted to make a move on this Young Master, you wouldn't have deliberately broken that array formation space.
Back then, you thought that this young master was in danger, so you wanted to 'save' this young master once, right? "
Gu Xuan smiled.
The Paragon of Pills took the jade cup and sneered.
"Nonsense. I did that for …" Gu Xuan took a sip of tea.
"This tea is very good. You prepared it long ago, didn't you?
It actually has healing properties?
Unfortunately, this Young Master wasn't injured.
Back to the topic, you said you did it to save Li Yuanjie?
The third elder?
Or the fifth? "
Gu Xuan's counterattack left the Paragon of Pills silent.
He really did want to say that he did it to save the Li Family.
But when he saw Gu Xuan's piercing eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say it.
"As expected of Gu Xuan, the Li Family's greatest opponent."
The Paragon of Pills smiled faintly.
This smile appeared on a face full of wrinkles, making him look very benevolent.
"I noticed you the moment you entered the Li Ancestral Grounds.
I'm ashamed to say that I didn't even notice where the demons were hiding, but I sensed your presence at the first moment.
As a pill saint, you're the greatest pill emperor of all times. You're too conspicuous for me.
I wanted to kill you at all costs, but when I saw that you were protecting Li Yuanjie and the others, I gave up on the idea. "
The Paragon of Pills retracted her aura and put away the pill hovering in front of her, exuding a mysterious aura.
Gu Xuan toyed with the jade cup in his hand. "Based on what I know about you, you wouldn't give up on killing me just because of a few Li Family members.
Why don't we get to the point?
The Li Family is in dire straits right now. We don't have much time to waste. "
The Paragon of Pills nodded in agreement.
"That's true. The Li Family is in great danger.
The formation that covered the thatched huts was the strongest defensive formation in the Li family's ancestral land.
It should've been under my control all along.
But my two deputy patriarchs bypassed me and activated it, causing everything that happened later.
Since then, I've confirmed one thing. Other than this ancestral hall, all the other places in the Li Ancestral Grounds have gone out of control.
Even the tombs of the Eastern Wall's ancestors have been invaded, and there's nothing I can do. The Li Family has fallen into an unprecedented crisis.
I can't tell who's the enemy and who's on my side.
It's as if I've fallen into a maze. I can't see anything clearly.
At that moment, I suddenly realized that you're the only one I can see clearly. You're Gu Xuan! "
Gu Xuan rubbed his nose.
For a moment, he didn't know if the Paragon of Pills was mocking him or not.
"I'm not a weakling. I don't think it's that easy for you to see through me."
Gu Xuan said unhappily.
The Paragon of Pills shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"You know that's not what I meant.
What I want to say is that you're the only one who's an enemy of the Li Family.
You won't even pretend to be on good terms with the Li Family! I don't need to worry that you'll pretend to be on good terms with the Li Family like the Heavenly Law Faction, or even do many things that benefit the Li Family on the surface.
But in the dark, there was never a moment when he didn't want to swallow up everything of the Li family.
Only you, as an enemy of the Li Family, are honest enough to be evil to the Li Family! You let the Li Family know that you're an enemy as soon as they hear your name.
Even if you give the Li Family a huge favor, the Li Family won't be grateful at all.
But now, there are many people in the Li Family who are grateful to the Heavenly Law Faction. It's ridiculous. "
The corner of Gu Xuan's mouth twitched.
"Are you deliberately mocking me?
What do you mean by 'honest enough'?
Also, when you're scolding me, can you not look at me with admiration?
This will make you seem very divided, and give me the urge to slap you to death. "
Gu Xuan suspected that the Paragon of Pills had lost his mind because his lifespan was approaching its end.
The Paragon of Pills continued to look at Gu Xuan with admiration.
"Ah, if all the Li Family's enemies were as honest as you, then the Li Family's days would be much better.
The Heavenly Law Faction and the Heavenly Law Faction wouldn't have infiltrated the Heavenly Law Faction.
Even the two vice patriarchs of the Li Clan, who are experts at the peak of the Great Perfection stage, should have been the stabilizing force of the Li Clan. However, it just so happened that they were sent by Wu Fang, who coveted my heart. "
The Paragon of Pills patted his chest and smiled wryly.
Gu Xuan didn't want to hear any more of the old man's complaints.
"So, you didn't hesitate to take action personally to 'save' me. What are you trying to do?
You don't want me to join the Li Family, do you?
If you want to work with me, just say so. There's no need to put on such a pitiful act, although it is indeed pitiful.
But the more pitiful you are, the more I want to laugh as your enemy, alright?
Of course, enemies can become friends with enough benefits.
Am I right, Pill Sage? "
Gu Xuan looked at the Paragon of Pills expectantly.
If the Pill Sage wanted to buy his help, wouldn't he have to give him ten sacred pills as a down payment?
The Paragon of Pills finished his tea in one gulp, then tossed the jade cup toward Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan reached his hand out to catch it, but discovered to his surprise that the original jade cup actually already changed appearance, becoming a heart-shaped jade pendant.
"How about I give you the Pill Sage's Heart?"
The Paragon of Pills looked at Gu Xuan with an enigmatic smile.
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