Upon hearing this, both Long Zixuan and Lu Rang were exceptionally surprised.
Was this enigmatic old man before them not the legendary master from the tales?
Moreover, the senior's words suggested a tone of respect towards this "Little Li."
Long Zixuan spoke up.
"Heh, yes, Little Li,"
Elder Zhao said with a smile, "Little Li is all-powerful; he is a master of eighteen kinds of martial arts. Without his help, my old bones would probably be long gone."
In fact, many of the tools in Elder Zhao's home were crafted with the help of Li Fan, including the dragon head cane, water ladles, and even the fruit trees were planted by Li Fan himself.
Long Zixuan and Lu Rang were instantly astounded!
In their minds, the strength of the old man before them was inconceivable; any object could be an immortal artifact, and any tree could be a holy tree, surely a peerless master.
But, this peerless master was singing the praises of another person?
Even saying that without that "Little Li," he himself might not have survived.
How terrifying must that individual be?
"You guys, if you can learn even a hint or trace from Little Li, it would be enough for you to benefit for a lifetime,"
Elder Zhao said with a smile, "Get up, go find Little Li now!"
Both of them got up, exchanged glances, and the excitement in their eyes was evident.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior, thank you for your guidance!"
They thanked him profusely, filled with immense gratitude!
Elder Zhao then gave them directions to Li Fan's small courtyard and sent them on their way.
After leaving Elder Zhao's home, Long Zixuan and Lu Rang struggled to contain their excitement and anticipation.
"This is truly a great opportunity… a grand opportunity indeed!"
Lu Rang couldn't help but speak out, his joy unmistakable.
Originally thinking that this trip was likely a march to their doom, they had not anticipated such good fortune.
"The senior we just met must be at least an Immortal in terms of cultivation level!"
Long Zixuan stated with certainty, "This is an Immortal pointing us in the right direction, guiding our future path!"
"Let's go, let's hurry, before people from the outside world arrive, let's haste and seek apprenticeship with Senior Li!"
Lu Rang could no longer contain himself.
Both of them made their way towards Li Fan's small courtyard with quick steps.
Along the way, they were shocked by the things they encountered.
A farmer weeding the fields held a hoe that surpassed quasi-immortal artifacts!
A water-carrying old lady wielded a shoulder-pole with terrifying power!
Even the marbles that a few children were playing with were infused with unimaginable spiritual essence!
The further they walked, the more dumbstruck they became.
"Good grief… what sort of treasure trove is this place? Just anybody could pull out an object transcending quasi-immortal artifacts; how is anyone supposed to compete…"
Lu Rang muttered, utterly astonished to the point of numbness!
"Compared to this place, what are holy land families but mere ants!"
Long Zixuan took in a deep breath.
Soon after, following the path Elder Zhao had indicated, they arrived at the front of Li Fan's small courtyard.
The four characters caught their eyes.
"These four characters... they give me an indescribable feeling… as if I want to gaze at them endlessly!"
"I am also unable to detect the profundity within, but these four characters, they are even more terrifying than the words left behind by an ancestral Immortal of my Imperial Dynasty!"
Long Zixuan said with a grave tone.
Due to their shallow level of cultivation, they couldn't fully perceive what was within the four characters, but still, they were convinced they were in the right place.
"Let's go, let us meet Senior Li!"
With that, Long Zixuan stepped forward and knocked on the door with solemnity.
Shortly after, the door opened to reveal a dazzling young girl, dressed in a delicate violet gown, radiant to the extreme.
"Who are you? What do you want?"
Zi Ling inquired, gazing at the two visitors.
Long Zixuan merely took one glance at Zi Ling, and shock already filled his heart because the aura of the young girl in front of him was terrifyingly powerful, on par with Venerables within the Imperial Dynasty!
This girl was only around ten years old, yet she already possessed the cultivation level of the Integration Realm? How was that possible!
Lu Rang then said, "I am Lu Rang from the Divine Sword Sect, and this is Long Zixuan from the Saint Dragon Dynasty. We are... here to seek mentorship from Senior Li!"
He looked at Zi Ling with hopeful eyes.
Long Zixuan also came to his senses and said, "We have heard that Senior Li is here to accept disciples and have come from afar to join, hoping to meet Senior Li in person!"
Upon hearing this, Zi Ling looked at the two men with a slightly surprised expression.
The Divine Sword Sect, the Saint Dragon Dynasty!
These two sects were not to be taken lightly in the entire Xuantian Realm, so she was aware of them.
"I didn't expect people to come so soon."
Zi Ling spoke then said, "Wait here, I'll go and inform my master."
After saying that, she turned and left.
"Is this girl a disciple of that senior?"
Lu Rang was surprised.
"This senior must truly be an exalted figure. This girl, of the same age as us, has already achieved the strength of the Venerable Realm!"
"We must approach with respect!"
Long Zixuan spoke solemnly.
Hearing this, Lu Rang was even more dumbfounded.
This girl is a Venerable?
Isn't that terrifying?
In his mind, without exception, Venerables were all undying old figures!
Meanwhile, at that moment.
Zi Ling returned to the room where Li Fan was reading a book.
"Master, two young people have come outside, saying they wish to become your disciples."
Upon hearing this, Li Fan put down his book, showing some surprise.
Are there really people willing to come?
It seems that the disasters in the outside world are quite serious; otherwise, who would want to learn these useless things I teach...
"Let's go, let's take a look."
Li Fan walked out into the courtyard, followed by Zi Ling.
"My master has permitted you to come in."
Long Zixuan and Lu Rang, who were waiting, were instantly overjoyed!
The senior has summoned them!
They immediately stepped into the courtyard.
The moment they entered the courtyard!
"My Dragon Soul is trembling, awakening... There seems to be something extraordinary here, attracting my Dragon Soul!"
Long Zixuan was utterly astounded!
As a prince of the Imperial Dynasty, the Dynasty had tried various methods to heal his Dragon Soul, but to no effect.
Now, merely by stepping into this yard, his fragmented Dragon Soul had begun to awaken automatically, as if it was eagerly searching for something!
There must be an unparalleled opportunity here!
He became incredibly excited, as if some force was drawing his gaze towards the pond in the courtyard, yet there was nothing but calm water there.
Next to him, Lu Rang was even more exaggerated!
As soon as Lu Rang entered the courtyard, he couldn't help but look towards the peach tree in the yard.
At this moment, his gaze was completely captivated by that tree.
The entire Pantao Tree, exuding an inexplicable aura of the Immortal Path, was lush and verdant, with ripe, bright red Pan Peaches that seemed to resonate, as if waves of immortal essence were rippling around them!
What kind of treasure tree is this?
Compared to this tree, he felt like the superior Spiritual Medicines in his sect might as well be used to feed pigs, no, they weren't even worthy of that!
Even the two date trees he had previously seen in Second Elder Zhao's yard pale in comparison to the peach tree here.
At that moment, he believed completely that the master of this place was even more formidable and terrifying than Elder Zhao!
While the two stood there stupefied, as if petrified, Li Fan also glanced at them and smiled, asking:
"You two, why do you look so bewildered?"