Within the Zhu Family Treasure Vault, Lu Bei obtained consumable items for upgrading his magical treasures, while Zhu Xiushi retrieved his Qi lifting rod.
The trade was completed, and both parties were satisfied.
Having completed his affairs in the capital, and after the New Year, Lu Bei did not intend to stay long. He spent a few days cultivating together with Taifu in the Secret Realm, waiting until Zhao Shiran's retreat ended.
Elder Zhao wanted to stay in the capital to cultivate and did not plan to return to the Three Pure Peaks.
Unexpected, yet anticipated.
Despite Lu Bei's reluctance to admit it, Taifu was genuinely a good mentor. There were plenty of advantages for Zhao Shiran to stay by her side. She would not be empty of divine abilities corresponding to her cultivation level, like before.
However, staying with Taifu meant that Zhao Shiran lost the dual cultivation accelerator, which would considerably slow down her cultivation speed.
