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Chapter 1199: Chapter 257: Leaving a Name on Emperor Sword Cliff (Part 2)

“Naming?”

Li Hao glanced around and smiled: “Let’s call it Leisurely People’s Courtyard.”

“Leisurely People’s Courtyard?”

The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback, but soon smiled: “Alright, Leisurely People’s Courtyard it is.”

Then he introduced the courtyard to Li Hao, and since Li Hao had nothing else to do, he followed him around, familiarizing himself with the place.

After understanding some of the rules, Li Hao summoned Xiyan from the Heaven and Earth Space.

Previously, in the Mixed Heaven Supreme Saint’s cave, they found a precious tree that Xiyan absorbed, and now she possesses Semi-Saint cultivation, having refined her own Tao.

Moreover, Li Hao felt that there were faint traces of golden Tao lines in Xiyan’s body, seemingly marks of a refined Tao, possessing extraordinary might.

“The True Realm is indeed different from the Fake Realm; the cultivation speed here is more than ten times faster than outside.”

Xiyan gazed around in amazement, her eyes filled with joy.

Li Hao chuckled and tossed his sword token to her, saying: “You can wander around on your own.”

Xiyan received the sword token, her joyful expression becoming somewhat sad, sighing: “Your cultivation is too fast; I simply can’t catch up with you. I’m increasingly left behind, and you no longer need me.”

Li Hao was dumbfounded and laughed, saying: “Since when was friendship maintained by ‘utility’? I promised to show you the sights outside, and everything I see, I will show you too.”

Xiyan was stunned, her eyes shimmering with crystal light. She approached Li Hao, wrapped her arm around his, and said in a voice almost only she could hear:

“The smartest decision I made was holding onto you.”

These words lingered in Li Hao’s heart, and his smile slightly paused. Then he gently patted her head, saying, “Don’t overthink.”

Xiyan rubbed her head, slightly pouting, her eyes showing a bit of grievance but also some darkness.

She snorted angrily, then bounced away and started wandering around the courtyard.

Li Hao, having nothing else to do, learned about the True Realm from Housekeeper Qi Meng’an.

During this, Li Hao learned that the Sword Servants of Heavenly Institute were actually from the Royal Family of the Holy Dynasty on this continent. Through the power of the Royal Family, they went through great struggles to be sent to the Great Dream Nine Abysses. Those with outstanding aptitude became disciples, while those with slightly lesser aptitude became Sword Servants of the Heavenly Institute.

Although they were servants, their status surpassed many Imperial Family members outside.

A few days later.

Once Li Hao got familiar with the situation at Sword Abyss, he had Housekeeper Qi accompany him outside the Heavenly Institute at Sword Abyss, to the foot of the mountain, where there were numerous Holy Dynasties bustling with activity, the size of their territory not inferior to Dayu, perhaps even surpassing it.

Li Hao asked Qi Meng’an to find some skilled people in painting and chess from the populace.

Although Housekeeper Qi felt surprised, he complied with the request.

Using his influence in the Qi Imperial Family, he posted notices recruiting masters in Chess Tao and Artistic Path, quickly sparking a competition in the nearby Holy Dynasties, those taking the top prize would be brought before Li Hao.

Meanwhile, Li Hao, accompanied by Xiyan and Housekeeper Qi, indulged in various leisurely activities across the Holy Dynasties.

Listening to storytelling, watching plays, hiking in the mountains, immersing himself in lively marketplaces, feeling greatly contented.

In Dayu, Li Hao didn’t have much time to experience the mortal world’s delights, but here he had ample time to savor it.

Housekeeper Qi initially thought Li Hao was just taking a break and would return after a day or two. However, seeing Li Hao continuing to enjoy himself even after seven or eight days, he couldn’t help but feel worried and quietly reminded:

“Young master, how long does Elder Li expect you to take mastering the Way of the Immortal Directions?”

Li Hao patted him on the shoulder, smiling: “No need to worry, in a few days we’ll return together.”

Then he ordered a plate of braised pork and asked Housekeeper Qi to summon the chef to meet him.

The food at this tavern was really good, even making Li Hao enjoy it, and given his culinary skill improvement, his taste had become more discerning, finding this satisfying was quite rare.

Housekeeper Qi saw Li Hao’s confidence and said no more, accompanying Li Hao in feasting, yet he felt puzzled. He had seen other disciples from nearby sects, but none acted like Li Hao, who joined Sword Abyss but spent time playing around instead of cultivating.

A few days later, as Li Hao felt the time was right, he returned to Sword Abyss with Housekeeper Qi.

After dozing off at Sword Abyss for two days and painting a few pieces in his courtyard, Li Hao prepared for Elder Li Tie Mu’s test.

Both he and Yue Xi were summoned to the Sword Immortal Pavilion; besides Elder Li Tie Mu, another elder was present, and Li Hao learned from Xu Jianming’s secret message that this was one of the three elders at Sword Abyss named Zhou Qingyun.

“They’re undergoing evaluation after just half a month of joining?”

Zhou Qingyun, upon receiving the news, repeatedly confirmed with Elder Li Tie Mu, feeling somewhat skeptical. Elder Li had the authority to admit disciples to Heavenly Institute, but for evaluations, at least two of the three elders had to be present.

Elder Li Tie Mu secretly communicated: “They both have great potential; we need to give them some pressure.”

“But this pressure is too much. What if they don’t pass?” Zhou Qingyun communicated.

“If they don’t pass, then you can say it’s due to their hard work and perseverance that they get another half-month. You can play the good guy, and I’ll be the bad guy.”

Elder Li Tie Mu said.

Zhou Qingyun was speechless but deep down sighed; he knew the situation of Sword Abyss and Great Dream Nine Abysses. Elder Li had been working hard for the sect, cultivating and recruiting these exceptional talents in every possible way.

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