Ming Zhitian nodded, "Yes, I am Ming Zhitian. I trespassed into Senior's domain by accident. It was truly out of necessity. I hope you can forgive me. May I ask Senior's distinguished name?"
The woman was satisfied with his answer. Others would either curse her for her malicious intentions or for causing great harm.
"I am a Talisman Master, Qian Yang Xi Li."
In the true Forgotten Secret Realm, anyone who heard this name would go mad. She, Qian Yang Xi Li, was the Imperial Preceptor of the Supreme Emperor's Kingdom. She had once rendered great service to the Hong Ma Empire, and her title still remained.
Ming Zhitian had never heard of her. "Greetings, Senior Qian Yang. I apologize for disturbing you."
Qian Yang Xi Li was slightly taken aback, then said, "You don't recognize me? Which prince are you from the palace?"
Ming Zhitian shook his head, "I am not a prince."
Qian Yang Xi Li said, "Your cultivation technique is very peculiar, capable of bringing the dead back to life. You're not a prince? That's strange. Could it be that you are not from the Hong Ma Empire?"
Ming Zhitian nodded, "I am not from the true Forgotten Secret Realm either."
Qian Yang Xi Li said, "You are an outsider."
Ming Zhitian confessed, "Yes. Moreover, I was chased here by the Divine Cultivation King. He stole my three wives and pushed me to a dead end. If you want to capture me for him, then come."
Ming Zhitian was ready to fight at any moment, but Qian Yang Xi Li said, "Divine Cultivation, his name was Shen Xiu before he ascended to kingship. I once tried to plot against Shen Xiu, but due to the Supreme Emperor's entrustment, I let this scoundrel go. In that case, this person must not be kept. You follow me."
Seeing her tear open space and leave, the two paper figures also followed. Ming Zhitian had no choice but to follow.
They arrived at Qian Yang Xi Li's residence, a cave surrounded by mountains. Entering the cave, Qian Yang Xi Li poured tea, "Sit."
Ming Zhitian sat on a stone stool and took a sip of tea. "Senior just said, you intend to help me kill the Divine Cultivation King?"
Qian Yang Xi Li glanced at him. "After I refused that time, the Divine Cultivation King ordered me to be banished here, forbidden to return to the Hong Ma Empire for all eternity. And the deadline I promised the Supreme Emperor is also approaching. Perhaps I could have killed him before, but now he has cultivated to the first level of the Divine Luo realm. It is as difficult as reaching heaven to deal with him."
Ming Zhitian also knew that with his current strength, he could not return for revenge. "Is there no other way?"
Qian Yang Xi Li shook her head, indicating there wasn't. "I can shelter you. They dare not rashly enter my domain. You can cultivate here with peace of mind. Although you are a martial cultivator, I know that if you wish, reaching the Divine Luo realm in five hundred years might not be difficult."
Ming Zhitian smiled at himself. "Five hundred years... Five hundred years, I am not willing!"
"Facts are merciless," Qian Yang Xi Li said. "By the way, how is Bai Ju?"
Ming Zhitian said, "You know Bai Ju?"
Qian Yang Xi Li tried her best to conceal something. "You could say so."
Ming Zhitian said, "He is quite well. He is serving as the Imperial Preceptor for the Divine Cultivation King. He is living quite comfortably."
Qian Yang Xi Li couldn't help but ask, "He... is he married?"
Ming Zhitian thought for a moment, "I don't know."
Qian Yang Xi Li stood up. "You rest here. If you need anything, you can find me at Xiao Shui Wan."
Ming Zhitian nodded and looked up. "Thank you, Senior Qian Yang."
After Qian Yang Xi Li left, the two small paper figures, Tudou and Tongluo, poked their heads out from by the stone door to peek at Ming Zhitian.
Ming Zhitian said, "Come in. I see you."
Tudou and Tongluo hopped to Ming Zhitian, looking at him curiously, as if admiring something new and interesting.
Ming Zhitian extended his hand. "My name is Ming Zhitian. What are your names?"
They flinched back a little fearfully.
"Tudou."
"Tongluo."
Ming Zhitian smiled faintly. "Heh heh, then are there any sesame cakes?"
Tudou was confused. "What is a sesame cake?"
Ming Zhitian said, "It's something to eat, of course. By the way, what do you like to eat? Let me see if I have it."