Chapter 23: Haotian Mirror Tracking Failed

Li Daoxuan laid eyes on the Innate Spiritual Treasure for the first time.

But he pondered which was more precious: the Haotian Mirror or the Tongtian Tower?

Reaching out, Li Daoxuan took the Haotian Mirror and began studying it carefully, contemplating whether he could replicate such an artifact.

Impatient, Qing Xuan interjected, "Senior Brother, don't get distracted. Let's focus on the important matters first!"

"Mm!"

With a touch of arrogance, Qing Xuan remarked, "Your cultivation is too weak, Senior Brother. Let me handle this!"

Li Daoxuan touched his nose, slightly embarrassed. It was true that with his current cultivation, activating an Innate Spiritual Treasure like the Haotian Mirror would be challenging.

Qing Xuan and Li Daoxuan arrived at the small courtyard where Su Youruo had previously resided.

"I'm going to activate the Haotian Mirror. Watch closely!" Qing Xuan announced.

Buzz~

As Qing Xuan activated the Haotian Mirror, streams of light swirled across its surface, causing Qing Xuan's complexion to quickly pale.

Concerned, Li Daoxuan looked at her, but Qing Xuan paid no heed and intensified her efforts to activate the Haotian Mirror.

Suddenly, there was a reaction from the Haotian Mirror.

Faintly, two figures appeared within its depths.

"Ah! That's Big Sister!" Zi Ling couldn't help but exclaim.

Li Daoxuan sighed with relief, but just as he did, something unexpected occurred—the image in the Haotian Mirror shattered abruptly, the entire display dissolving into a blur.

Puchi!

"Cough, cough, cough~" Qing Xuan couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, appearing very weak.

"Qing Xuan, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?" Li Daoxuan asked anxiously.

"Oh! I'm just useless," Qing Xuan frowned unhappily. Seeing Li Daoxuan and Zi Ling's worried expressions, she quickly reassured them, "There's nothing wrong with me physically. I just need to rest!"

"What happened?" Zi Ling asked curiously.

After a moment of thought, Qing Xuan explained, "There are two possibilities. First, my cultivation may be too low compared to the person in the image, who likely has much higher cultivation."

"Secondly, that person might possess a treasure capable of blocking and distorting heavenly secrets."

"As for other possibilities, I'm not sure."

Growing more frustrated, Qing Xuan muttered, "Let's just shake someone! I refuse to believe this!"

Li Daoxuan quickly intervened, "Qing Xuan, let's stop here for now. Don't push yourself further. We can investigate more thoroughly when we're stronger in the future."

Li Daoxuan sensed this matter was more complex than it appeared.

Even seeking external help might not resolve the issue.

However, he believed Su Youruo wasn't in immediate danger and had a rough idea of where she might be.

Still unconvinced, Qing Xuan insisted, "Are you sure you won't let me seek help? Even if I don't ask my grandfather, I could request the Sect Master's assistance!"

"No need."

"Alright then."

After resting briefly and taking some spirit-recovering pills, Qing Xuan's complexion improved.

"I'll return the Haotian Mirror now."

While Qing Xuan handled the mirror, Li Daoxuan continued studying it. Though his strength was insufficient, he managed to replicate a fraction of its power.

"Returned."

Qing Xuan affixed a talisman to the Haotian Mirror, causing it to vanish instantly.

Li Daoxuan stared blankly, asking, "Is that it? What if it gets lost halfway?"

"Don't worry, it won't. Even if it did, the Sect Master could retrieve it using a secret method."

As a craftsman, Li Daoxuan had some understanding of treasures but remained fascinated by Innate Spiritual Treasures and their miraculous capabilities.

Yet, he couldn't decide which was more valuable: his "Tongtian Tower" or the Haotian Mirror?

The failure in finding Su Youruo intensified Li Daoxuan's resolve to enhance his strength.