Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1571: Chapter 400: Immortal Essence of Purple Osmanthus

"You speak so boldly."

Su Wanqing was taken aback, somewhat speechless, and said, "Is your Chess Tao really that strong?"

She didn’t understand Chess Tao, so she couldn’t judge Li Hao’s level in it.

Li Hao shook his head, offering no explanation.

"Wanqing, call Mu Qing out."

Su Wanxue interrupted Su Wanqing, instructing her, unwilling to waste time here.

Before Su Wanqing could respond, the tightly closed hall doors already opened, and a stunning figure stood there; she had sensed her sisters’ presence as they arrived.

At the first sight of the open door, she saw the figure she detested.

It’s been nearly six years; day in and day out, and he still refuses to relent.

A hundred years of soul life is already a prodigy, but wasting six years is akin to an ordinary person wasting sixty years!

Su Muqing’s eyes were extremely cold as she stepped into the courtyard.

"Sister Wanxue."

Su Muqing nodded and said.

Looking at her cold and stunning sister, Su Wanxue couldn’t help but feel a tinge of amazement in her eyes, sighing inwardly. It’s no wonder countless prodigies are enamored with her.

"The Sword Pool Laurel Plucking is about to begin, with only half a month remaining. We’ve come earlier to notify you. This time, you’ll surely be the center of attention. Make sure to prepare well. Apart from the Divine Spring Golden Laurel, there will also be the once-in-a-millennium blooming Mystical Purple Laurel emerging. It will likely have extraordinary requirements. We will try to pick all of it!"

Su Wanxue said, her eyes full of confidence.

Su Muqing’s eyes brightened slightly, "The Mystical Purple Laurel is emerging? That’s great! I’ll definitely pick it!"

Su Wanxue laughed, believing in her sister’s abilities. If she couldn’t pick it, then no one on the Gusu Emperor Star could.

The three women stood together, chattering and gossiping about the younger generation of various clans and sharing sisters’ secrets.

Only when they mentioned some private matters did they remember the outsider present.

Su Muqing noticed Li Hao’s gaze and her face immediately turned cold. Since he stepped out of the hall, his eyes hadn’t left her.

"Do you really think that these tricks can move me?"

Su Muqing’s face was indifferent, devoid of any emotion, "You’ve been at my Su Family for almost six years now. If you had dedicated yourself to cultivation during this time, with the immortal power in my courtyard comparable to an external clan’s Holy Land, you could at least advance to the Immortal Monarch Realm Second Level!"

"Considering the speed of your soul life’s advancement over a century, and with the Su Family’s underground Immortal Vein, if you applied yourself well, reaching the Third Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm is possible!"

"Yet now you remain at the Immortal Monarch Realm First Level, willingly falling, pinning all your hopes on that marriage contract, dreaming of enjoying wealth through me. Isn’t that ridiculous!"

Li Hao said nothing, merely looking at her quietly.

He automatically tuned out her words, simply gazing silently at her face.

Beside them, Su Wanxue maintained a calm demeanor; Su Muqing’s words mirrored her own thoughts. However, noticing Li Hao’s face revealed no shame or regret, she frowned slightly.

Having spent five years with Li Hao, Su Wanqing somewhat understood the boy’s character. Though a little carefree, he wasn’t greedy in her eyes. She couldn’t help but speak up:

"Sister, those words are quite harsh."

As soon as she spoke, Su Wanxue pulled her back.

Su Muqing frowned, seeing Li Hao’s tranquil expression, she sneered coldly, "The words are hurtful, but some people are thick-skinned and won’t be affected!"

Su Wanqing wanted to speak but stopped, seeing Li Hao’s expressionless face, she finally held her words in.

"Just look at him; he’s never been on the battlefield. No matter how gifted, he’s a sure fool in combat!"

Su Muqing sneered, "Only those who’ve seen blood and iron know that of all things in the world, only one’s own strength is reliable; everything else is illusory!"

Li Hao’s eyes flickered slightly, not expecting the woman before him to have such realization.

"I won’t see you out, Sister,"

Su Muqing said, no longer paying attention to Li Hao, turning to Su Wanxue.

Su Wanxue nodded, pulling Su Wanqing to leave, but Su Wanqing broke free, intending to stay.

Su Wanxue, helpless, could only leave first.

Su Muqing said no more, turning back into the hall.

As the hall door closed, Li Hao also withdrew his gaze, lowered his head, and continued to play chess as if nothing happened.

Su Wanqing’s expression was complex as she said, "Sister Muqing has spoken to such an extent. You have no chance."

Li Hao didn’t lift his eyes, placing a chess piece, "What she says is unimportant."

"Then what is important?"

"That I know what I’m doing."

Su Wanqing smiled bitterly, raising her hand to retrieve a bottle shimmering like Liuli from the Heaven and Earth Space, handing it to Li Hao:

"Here are three Primordial Immortal Pills to aid your cultivation. Please accept them as my tuition fee."

Glancing at it, Li Hao didn’t refuse. Even if he couldn’t use them, he could give them to others in the future.

Su Wanqing sighed and left the Immortal Courtyard.

The courtyard returned to silence, and Li Hao delved back into his understanding of Chess Tao.

Once the Ancient Demon Flesh in his stomach was digested, he would roast again, satiate himself, and continue his contemplation.

Time flies, half a month passes in the blink of an eye. For prodigies like Su Muqing, half a month is just akin to a single retreat, no different from a sleep to ordinary people.

With Su Wanxue and Su Wanqing coming again, Su Muqing emerged from the hall, and the three of them set out together.

Seeing Su Muqing leaving, Li Hao immediately put away his chessboard and rose to follow.

Noticing Li Hao following, Su Muqing felt annoyed, but she was used to it, merely snorting coldly.

Su Wanxue saw that Su Muqing didn’t express herself, so naturally, she said nothing.

Su Wanqing intentionally slowed down, forcing Su Muqing and Su Wanxue to reduce their speed as well. Thus, allowing Li Hao to catch up more easily, and soon the four were nearly traveling alongside one another.