396: It means there are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding!

Returning to the Ancestral Sect!

If this question had been asked before, Li Tongshen would not have hesitated in the slightest.

He once wished he had relatives, or clansmen... at least, that way he wouldn't be alone.

But over the years, he had managed through his own efforts, and he had long since let go of any longing for so-called clansmen or relatives.

If not for Shen Tianxing being in front of him, Li Tongshen would have even scoffed and turned to leave.

"I'm sorry, I'm used to being a free spirit. Your great clans probably have many rules, and I can't stand them."

"If there's a chance in the future, I will definitely pay a visit."

Li Tongshen rejected him without hesitation.

To him, what Sect? What did it have to do with him?

Moreover, from Yaochi's words, finding him was just an accident, and he was just a side note, not that important.

So why should he eagerly go along?

Wasn't it better to follow Shen Tianxing?

His strength would improve quickly, he could roam the Jianghu, meet experts he'd never heard of before, and forge his own Dao!

Though dangers and difficulties would be unavoidable, he would live freely and happily!

He didn't want to inexplicably find a cage for himself to stay in!

Shen Tianxing looked at Li Tongshen's somewhat arrogant expression and inwardly wanted to laugh; this guy still had some conscience and didn't turn his back on him.

Yaochi's expression, however, darkened slightly.

The strength of her Sect was top-tier, even in the Nine Great Forbidden Seas!

They had found lost clansmen before, and they were all overjoyed, but this Li Tongshen actually refused her offer to take him back to recognize his ancestors!

This truly surprised her.

"Are you really unwilling to come with me? If you return with me, your future is limitless; you'll have a chance to glimpse the Golden Body Realm and the Immortal Realm."

"Do you know that your refusal will make you regret it for life!"

Yaochi was not angry; instead, she looked at him with new eyes.

The place where Li Tongshen was located, to her Sect, was just a small corner, with scarce resources and backward Cultivation.

It was understandable that Li Tongshen couldn't see the Sect's might.

These words were actually a hint to him, urging him to make the right choice.

Li Tongshen was her clansman after all, and his talent was good. As long as he was willing to return, he was completely moldable, and his future was limitless.

Li Tongshen was startled!

The Golden Body Realm and the Immortal Realm were spoken so casually by Yaochi.

This showed the power of this Sect; Cultivators in the Golden Body Realm and the Immortal Realm were probably not uncommon.

"Is my Sect really that powerful? If I go back with them, maybe I really can enter the Golden Body Realm and the Immortal Realm in the future."

"But so what? Following Young Master, I can achieve the same in the future!"

Thinking back to all these years, he had faced life-and-death situations several times without any care from his so-called clansmen. Instead, by following Shen Tianxing, he learned to be self-reliant and strong.

Is returning to a powerful Sect really that good?

Not necessarily!

Li Tongshen thought of this, shook his head, and was about to refuse.

"Miss Yaochi, Li Tongshen is being foolish; don't bother with him."

"Let me persuade him."

At this moment, Shen Tianxing spoke, coincidentally interrupting Li Tongshen's action.

At Shen Tianxing's words, Yaochi looked at the two of them thoughtfully, nodded, then stood up, opened the door, and left.

This was intentionally leaving space for Shen Tianxing and Li Tongshen to communicate.

In reality, whether Li Tongshen returned to the Sect or not was not a big deal for Yaochi.

Their Sect had been passed down for countless years and had never relied on one person to continue. There were many Geniuses; one more or one less was not that important.

Of course, it would be even better if he was willing to return.

"Young Master, I don't want to go with him. I've endured so many hardships over the years; I'm not going!"

Li Tongshen was anxious.

He had made up his mind to follow Shen Tianxing, and he had already refused. Wouldn't going back on his word now be slapping himself in the face?

"You, you really don't recognize a true expert!"

Shen Tianxing pointed at him, poured himself a cup of tea, and said, "She's right; going back with them will only benefit you. The Golden Body Realm and the Immortal Realm won't be a problem!"

"This Miss Yaochi is only in her early twenties, yet her Cultivation has already entered the Golden Body Realm. Aren't you envious at all?"

Li Tongshen's eyes widened.

"Her? Golden Body Realm! No way!"

A Golden Body Realm expert in his twenties, where had he ever seen one? He hadn't even heard of it!

"Nothing is impossible."

"Whether it's the Sea of Buried Demons or the Four Great Domains, they are only the limits of what we can know."

"But I can tell you, besides the Four Great Domains, there is an even vaster world that we cannot access right now."

"Even people from the Four Great Domains cannot access it. Do you know what this means?"

What did it mean?

Li Tongshen was a smart person and understood immediately.

It meant there were always people better than you, and always a higher heaven to reach!

Above the Golden Body Realm and the Immortal Realm, there were even more Realms for them to explore!

Being confined to one place would only narrow his perspective.

It would be detrimental, not beneficial, to the Dao of Cultivation.

Li Tongshen hesitated and whispered, "Young Master, do you want me to go back with them? Do you need me to do something?"

Smart!

Shen Tianxing showed an expression of 'teachable pupil'.

Although Li Tongshen was afraid of death, he was definitely not stupid; he understood with just a hint!

Now in the Inner Sea, more and more experts from the Four Great Domains were appearing. As Shen Tianxing's strength grew, he had the confidence to confront his opponents.

The Four Great Domains were no longer as mysterious as he imagined.

He wanted to know more about the Nine Great Forbidden Seas. What Sects were there?

What Realms of experts existed?

What treasures were suitable for Cultivation?

Yaochi wouldn't reveal these things to him, but that didn't stop him from learning them through Li Tongshen.

This was the value of Li Tongshen following Yaochi back to the Sect!

"He usually seems foolish, but today he's quite clever."

"You don't need to worry about these things for now. Just follow Yaochi back to the Sect and recognize your ancestors."

"Some things can be discussed later, once you've settled down."

There was no need to tell Li Tongshen now. Who knew if their Sect had some means to prevent him from speaking?

Instead of that, it was better not to say anything for now and inform him when the time was right.

Li Tongshen, hearing this, naturally had no objections.

Since Young Master said so, he must have his concerns. He only needed to obey.

Even now, despite knowing he had an incredibly powerful Sect behind him, Li Tongshen had no thought of parting ways with Shen Tianxing.

This showed that in his heart, he had completely recognized the importance of Shen Tianxing.

He was willing to follow Shen Tianxing and be his attendant.

This made Shen Tianxing very pleased.

After all, Li Tongshen becoming his attendant was by force.

And after today's events, Li Tongshen was truly acknowledged by Shen Tianxing.