"Let me try this Nine-Turn Earth Spirit Pill and see how it works..."
After testing the Purple Heaven Sword, Zhao Kang casually stored it in his system storage space.
He then took out the divine-grade Nine-Turn Earth Spirit Pill that the system had rewarded him.
"This jade bottle radiates divine light—it's clearly no ordinary item. So what treasures might lie within?!"
When Li Qingyi saw the jade bottle containing the Nine-Turn Earth Spirit Pill, her eyes suddenly widened in shock!
As Zhao Kang opened the bottle cap, a rich medicinal fragrance immediately wafted out.
The next instant, just from smelling the aroma, Li Qingyi faintly felt signs that she was about to break through!
In such a short time, Li Qingyi had already been shocked multiple times by her young master, leaving her speechless with amazement!
In her somewhat dazed gaze, she watched as Master Zhao Kang poured out a pill from the bottle.
He then popped it into his mouth and began crunching it with crunching sounds.
Li Qingyi felt that her master didn't seem to be consuming a divine-grade pill at all, but rather eating broad beans with complete casualness.
"Hmm... the taste is acceptable, but it seems to have no effect on improving my cultivation!"
After consuming the Nine-Turn Earth Spirit Pill, Zhao Kang examined himself after a moment.
He felt no cultivation improvement whatsoever—it was no different from eating a broad bean.
After pondering for a moment, Zhao Kang suddenly understood.
This was obviously because he had been checking in at Tanxuan Peak for eighty years, consuming various divine-grade pills rewarded by the system daily.
"Well... consider this pill as your master's greeting gift. It will surely have significant effects on you."
Zhao Kang raised his hand and tossed the bottle of divine pills toward his stunningly beautiful female disciple, who still looked somewhat dazed.
"What?! For your disciple?"
"Such a peerless treasure—this disciple absolutely dares not accept it..."
Li Qingyi was immediately startled, hurriedly catching the bottle her master threw to her.
She held it extremely carefully in both hands, instinctively wanting to return it to her master.
"Hehe... no need for such formality. It's merely a bottle of Nine-Turn Earth Spirit Pills. Since you've already joined my tutelage, just accept it."
Zhao Kang chuckled lightly.
Without waiting for Li Qingyi to speak again, he retrieved from his system storage space a small booklet emanating primordial energy.
It was precisely that "Primordial Sword Manual."
"Qingyi, since you're a sword cultivator, practice this 'Primordial Sword Manual' well from now on."
Before his words finished, Zhao Kang casually tossed it again, directly throwing it to Li Qingyi, whose hands were holding the jade bottle of Nine-Turn Earth Spirit Pills.
Li Qingyi hurriedly and carefully caught the cultivation manual, originally planning to decline again.
After all, having just become a disciple and receiving so many gifts made her feel truly uncomfortable.
But the moment she touched the "Primordial Sword Manual," Li Qingyi was completely stunned.
Her autumn-water eyes could no longer move away from the sword manual.
That such an incomparably magnificent sword manual existed in this world!
At this moment, Li Qingyi even had a voice shouting in her heart.
If she missed this sword manual, missed this heaven-defying opportunity, it would be the greatest regret of her life!
"Disciple... disciple thanks Master!"
After some hesitation, Li Qingyi accepted the cultivation manual.
After bowing three times, she couldn't help but sit cross-legged and begin studying the sword manual.
Seeing this, Zhao Kang paid no mind and instead examined with great interest the information about Li Qingyi on his system panel.
[Disciple: Li Qingyi]
[Martial Constitution: Innate Formless Sword Body]
[Martial Talent: Saint-level]
At this moment, Zhao Kang couldn't help but click his tongue in admiration.
Tsk tsk tsk... Innate Formless Sword Body, Saint-level Martial Talent!
Truly a good seedling worth cultivating!
And this appearance... tsk tsk tsk... is indeed exceptional. Having such eye candy around daily wouldn't be bad either!
Just as Zhao Kang was carefully observing his stunningly beautiful female disciple, Li Qingyi also happened to close the "Primordial Sword Manual" and look up.
For a moment, master and disciple's eyes met, time seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere in the scene became somewhat strange...
"Master, why are you... looking at your disciple like this?"
Feeling her master's focused gaze upon her, Li Qingyi bashfully turned her head away in panic.
She truly didn't dare meet her master's eyes again.
A blush quickly climbed up her snow-white neck, making her even more beautifully alluring.
Could it be... that Master is like those others, specially taking her as a disciple because of her appearance, to keep her by his side...
But Master has shown her profound kindness.
Not only did he save her life, but he also took her as a disciple and granted her unprecedented immortal pills.
Moreover, he even gave her a peerless sword manual that left her utterly shocked after just a glance or two!
Thinking of this, Li Qingyi couldn't help feeling conflicted.
If Master truly had such intentions, what should she do?
Accept or...
Thinking of this, Li Qingyi's beautiful face became even more flushed.
Just as her thoughts were in turmoil, Zhao Kang suddenly spoke.
"Ahem... disciple, don't misunderstand. Your master is simply amazed by your martial talent and martial aptitude."
Seeing Li Qingyi's bashful appearance, Zhao Kang was initially stunned, then quickly came to his senses and explained with a light cough.
"Ah...?"
"Oh, I see."
Li Qingyi nodded obediently.
But for some reason, after hearing her master's words, Li Qingyi inexplicably felt a strange sense of disappointment.
This was the first time a man could remain immune to her beauty and temperament.
Whether they were prodigies from the cultivation world or outstanding disciples from sacred lands and sects.
When they occasionally saw her, they would always show some signs of losing composure!
"Master... can your disciple begin practicing this 'Primordial Sword Manual' now?"
Coming back to her senses, Li Qingyi's eyes gradually cleared. Thinking that the Li family might currently be facing difficulties, she couldn't help feeling anxious.
Although she could ask her master to intervene and eliminate future troubles.
Li Qingyi felt that her master had already given her so many favors—making further requests would be inconsiderate!
"Of course you can. The sword manual has been given to you; you can practice it anytime."
"Additionally, it's best to first consume that Nine-Turn Earth Spirit Pill before practicing, as it will greatly benefit you."
Zhao Kang nodded slightly and instructed.
"Yes, Master!"