After listening to Wang Datong and Li Yufang, Gu Xi pondered for a moment, then stood up, patted Li Yufang on the shoulder, and said.

"Get your team ready; we are going to find that Alchemist.

Ask him about the conditions required to refine the Grass Returning Pill. If it’s just a matter of location and doesn’t demand excessive Spiritual Qi, I can provide a place for refining the Grass Returning Pill."

Upon hearing Gu Xi’s words, Li Yufang nodded as well.

No matter what, Gu Xi’s decision was made to prepare the Grass Returning Pill for her.

Li Yufang has been stuck at this realm for many years, and she doesn’t mind waiting one or two hundred more years for the Grass Returning Pill to be refined again.

As for the possibility that Gu Xi might not succeed?

What a joke, just think about who Gu Xi is.

Thus, without needing further commands from Gu Xi, Li Yufang directly disbanded the marriage escort party, leaving only a few palanquin bearers.

She then personally removed the decorations from the flower palanquin and put the shoes she had been holding back on, standing by Gu Xi’s side, ready to help him into the palanquin.

Gu Xi glanced at Li Yufang’s feet, now adorned with embroidered shoes again, and understood her intention.

Gu Xi nodded with satisfaction and entered the flower palanquin.

Only then did Li Yufang obediently follow behind Gu Xi, showing not a hint of the dominance of a level 35 expert.

As the palanquin began to move, Gu Xi asked, "Earlier, you seemed to have something to say."

"Yes, Young Master, I understand your desire to refine the Grass Returning Pill yourself; after all, that was my initial goal too. However, however..."

"Speak freely; here in this palanquin, let there be no reservations between us."

"But can I request a Yin Suppressing Pill from you, Young Master?"

Gu Xi was taken aback. A Yin Suppressing Pill? What kind of thing is that?

Could it be a pill exclusive to the Lord?

Gu Xi reached for the "Taishan Prefect Secret Scroll," quickly flipped it open to around level 30.

There, it recorded some equipment and elixirs used by the Lord during this period of practice.

Sure enough, it contained the formula for the first generation of Yin Suppressing Pill.

Gu Xi pointed at it, "See for yourself."

Li Yufang was taken aback and looked at Gu Xi with disbelief.

"Young Master, you want me to look on my own?"

"Yes, you not only need to look on your own, but you also have to refine it yourself. Did you expect me to help you refine the pill?"

Li Yufang cast a glance at Gu Xi and quickly realized that with Gu Xi currently at only level 8, it wouldn’t be possible for him to refine such a Yin Suppressing Pill.

If he were to do so, he would have to regain his original strength.

Would Gu Xi really do all this for her, a mere soldier not yet at level 35?

Li Yufang’s willingness to follow Gu Xi on this journey stemmed entirely from her discerning eye.

She had recognized such a formidable figure as Gu Xi at a glance.

Getting in the way of such a leader’s plans would be a grave mistake.

Forget about leveling up to 35; a single mistake could result in her immediate demise by Gu Xi’s hand.

So Li Yufang quickly huddled close to Gu Xi, softly saying, "I wouldn’t dare, I really wouldn’t dare."

The gentle voice was more teasing than pleading.

Gu Xi wasn’t afraid of such teasing, but he had more important matters at hand, "Step aside, can’t you see I’m busy?"

With that, Gu Xi waved the "Taishan Prefect Secret Scroll," pretending to be studying it.

"Young Master, while you study, I’ll stay by your side; I’ll handle the incense and embellishments."

Gu Xi snorted, flipping the "Taishan Prefect Secret Scroll" to the very front, "I warn you, don’t disturb me... I’m straightforward."

Li Yufang smiled slightly, "Got it, Young Master. We have a journey ahead, so you should rest; don’t read along the way..."

...

Throughout the journey, Li Yufang and her group became significantly safer.

The strange village skirmish earlier seemed to have been noticed by many nearby.

The towering Ghost Gate and the mass of White Impermanence had terrified everyone nearby.

Li Yufang’s path was clear; all demons and monsters got out of the way, not daring to block the road.

On higher orders, they were aware that the reincarnation of the Lord was in this group.

If it was the reincarnation of another level 45 bigwig, they might be interested in taking action.

The Lord’s reincarnation, they didn’t even want to consider.

Other Celestial Immortals who died may truly be dead, but the Lord is different.

The Lord oversees the Underworld.

If he were to die, he would return to the Underworld, regain his Power instantly, and possibly counterattack before you had the chance to loot his corpse.

And even if a Celestial Immortal hunts you down, there’s always somewhere to hide.

But if the Lord targets you, how could you evade?

When your life span ends, he could just take you away in one step.

Then he can do whatever he pleases with you in the Underworld.

The worst part is, if he doesn’t allow you to reincarnate, you have to obediently remain in the Underworld.

So it’s best to avoid certain things to prevent costly mistakes.

Therefore, as they traveled, Li Yufang’s group became progressively safer.

More teams similar to Wang Datong’s appeared behind him.

But compared to Wang Datong, they were visibly more timid, not daring to approach Gu Xi or even dream of basking in the Lightning of Death Incarnation-Titan by Gu Xi’s side daily.

This privilege was enjoyed only by Li Yufang and Wang Datong.

Li Yufang, having been confirmed as Gu Xi’s subordinate, no longer clung to the use of Death Incarnation-Titan’s powers, making Wang Datong the main beneficiary along the journey.

Of course, Wang Datong played a significant role during this time.

Though he always stayed about a hundred meters behind Gu Xi’s team, all his attention was focused on Gu Xi.

Whenever there was an issue with the direction of Gu Xi’s team, he would resolve it immediately.

Additionally, he took care of the campsite every dawning morning.

Moreover, the materials for Gu Xi’s cooking during the day were all procured by Wang Datong’s men.

In these ways, Wang Datong had effectively become Gu Xi’s butler on this journey.

Gu Xi didn’t say much about this arrangement; his calm demeanor further convinced people that he was indeed the reincarnation of the Lord.

Thus, they traveled onward, finally reaching the agreed location on the sixth day.

Looking at the lush mountain before them, Gu Xi turned to Li Yufang and asked.

"Are you sure the Grass Returning Pill is to be refined here?"

"Yes, I’ve been here once before; this is indeed the place."

Listening to Li Yufang, Gu Xi lifted his head, squinted slightly, and gazed at the vast forest before them.