Patriarch is Taking Concubines Again!

Chapter 20: I Come

"Master, what are the responsibilities of a core disciple?" Li Su didn't immediately respond, but asked instead.

The master replied, "As a core disciple, your main focus should be on cultivation. When there are no assigned tasks, you are expected to return to the sect for dedicated practice. I will provide you with the best cave dwelling, and you have the freedom to choose your preferred techniques. Your treatment will be superior to that of regular core disciples."

Indeed.

It appeared that the master, recognizing Li Su's rapid progress, admired his talent and wanted to assist him.

Based on their meeting over twenty years ago, taking into account the unfinished advice from the master, she probably believed that Li Su's involvement with numerous concubines in the secular world and his deep worldly attachments would impede his cultivation.

Therefore, when the master proposed to take him as a direct disciple and grant him the privileges of a core disciple in the Feixian Sect, she likely aimed to help Li Su sever his worldly attachments and concentrate on cultivation.

This holds true for other cultivators as well.

For a genius cultivator like Li Su who engages in such activities... there wouldn't be much achievement.

However...

No one could have anticipated that Li Su's cultivation would soar precisely because of these behaviors that other cultivators considered as "neglecting one's duties."

The master's intentions were indeed well-intentioned.

But Li Su didn't require them.

He could attain the same progress by cultivating independently for several years or decades in a cave dwelling, provided his aptitude was exceptional.

The problem is...

His personal cultivation would be in vain!

The effect of cultivating for over a thousand years wouldn't be as substantial as someone else's cultivation for several decades.

Now that he possesses a cheat code, even if he is satisfied and content, he won't bother to cultivate on his own.

"Thank you, master, for your kindness. However, I am accustomed to freedom. Becoming a core disciple may not be suitable for me, and it will also spare you from any difficulties."

Li Su bowed and said.

The master's gaze fell upon Li Su's face.

She didn't expect that Li Su would actually decline!

In the Feixian Sect, countless individuals aspired to become her direct disciples and core disciples, enjoying the accompanying benefits.

But Li Su...

Why did he refuse?

The master's gaze scanned Li Su's face.

Li Su remained composed.

"Why did you refuse?" the master asked directly.

Li Su had no choice but to repeat, "Master, I possess a carefree and unrestricted nature. Excessive constraints might hinder my growth."

"Is that so?"

The sect master's disbelief and disappointment were evident in her gaze. She seemed to think that Li Su was indulging in worldly pleasures and attached to women. However, Li Su couldn't disclose his cheat code, leaving him unable to convince the sect master.

In response, the sect master presented a token and said, "Since you have made your decision, take this token. You can still travel outside as my direct disciple. This token will grant you additional resources annually."

"Thank you, sect master," Li Su accepted the token without hesitation this time.

"Disciple takes leave," he said as he noticed the sect master's waning interest in the conversation, and he respectfully stepped back.

Li Su could sense the sect master's disappointment, but he couldn't change the situation. Although he had no objections to being the sect master's direct disciple, he couldn't reveal the true reason for the sect master's intention to help him sever his worldly attachments and focus on cultivation.

It had to be this way. Li Su had to accept the disappointment. He believed that as he broke through to the Golden Core stage with more time, the sect master would no longer be disappointed.

Despite her disappointment, the sect master remembered their past relationship and treated Li Su better. She also allowed Li Su to carry the title of her disciple, making his actions within the Feixian Sect and his travels outside more convenient.

Who would dare provoke a disciple of a late-stage Golden Core expert? The disparities between the early, middle, and late stages of the Golden Core were vast. And not to mention, the sect master might achieve the Nascent Soul stage at any time.

With the token given by the sect master, Li Su easily obtained what he desired. This token represented a certain level of authority, allowing Li Su to acquire necessary items, albeit with limitations on quantity.

This time, his acquisitions mainly consisted of materials for making formation flags and a Fire Elemental Pill. The Fire Elemental Pill could generate a high-temperature fire during pill refinement, but it had a limited duration.

After obtaining everything, Li Su left Feixian Sect and headed to Xianjue Peak once again for the biennial gathering of wandering cultivators.

(TL: Immortal Undivided Ridge = Xianjue Peak.)

Li Su was eager to see what was happening.

Before long, he arrived at Xianjue Peak.

"Senior Li~"

As he traveled, wandering cultivators would occasionally emerge from below and greet Li Su.

Some higher-level cultivators even flew up to join him on the journey, positioning themselves slightly behind him.

"Senior Li, you still look as heroic as ever after ten years."

"Yes, when I first saw Senior Li thirty years ago, I was astonished. I never expected that thirty years later, Senior Li not only hasn't aged a bit but looks even younger~"

"..."

Some wandering cultivators showered Li Su with compliments.

With their company, they quickly approached Xianjue Peak.

Due to the delay caused by the sect master's summons, Li Su had lost some time. When he arrived at Xianjue Peak, many wandering cultivators were already present.

This time, there were noticeably more female cultivators on Xianjue Peak.

"It's Senior Li~"

Some female cultivators had their eyes light up upon seeing Li Su.

"Senior Li is here? Oh no, he's here to sweep up the fairy maidens again!"

A wandering cultivator couldn't help but think.

This wandering cultivator, already advanced in age and having lost hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, longed to find a female cultivator to build a family with.

However, in the past thirty years, Li Su's presence had completely eliminated his chances.

No, it wasn't that he had no opportunity, but the beautiful female cultivators he had set his eyes on had all followed Li Su.

There seemed to be more female cultivators this year, and he had thought he had a chance, but as soon as Li Su arrived, this wandering cultivator knew...

This year, many female cultivators were probably here for Li Su.