I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

After the old man appeared, sword energy surged from him, shattering the Tiger Flood Dragon Demon’s void imprisonment on him, and this sword energy was extremely familiar to Gu Yuan.

It was precisely the Boundless Sword Seal passed down by Sword Fox Immortal!

Moreover, the sword energy evolved in the void, carrying a strong illusion power, and was almost identical to the sword technique used by Sword Fox Immortal!

At that moment, Gu Yuan understood that there must be a connection between this demon and his Senior Sister.

This demon deliberately displayed this sword energy to earn Gu Yuan’s trust, demonstrating sincerity.

However, Gu Yuan did not relinquish his vigilance.

The Tiger Flood Dragon had clarified that this Three-headed Infant Fox had been watching secretly for a long time, likely having already learned of Gu Yuan’s situation, yet it remained hidden until the crucial moment to earn his favor.

This demon intends to deliver coal in the snow!

Such behavior suggests impure motives, and Gu Yuan naturally would not let his guard down.

Nonetheless, after this demon appeared, driving away the other two Great Demons, he was no longer anxious.

The reason he wanted to use the method of borrowing momentum to drive away the Tiger Flood Dragon Demon earlier was mainly that his ”peak combat power” lasted only for the duration of one incense stick.

Dragon body transformation lasts only for the duration of one incense stick.

Only within this time frame does he genuinely reach the Late Stage Golden Core.

Without the dragon body transformation, even if his mana and soul power are not inferior to a typical Late Stage Golden Core, and his soul power even surpasses it, without anomalies, he cannot mobilize the Thousand-Li Spirit Qi.

Anomalies are the greatest reliance of the Late Stage Golden Core, and they are the ultimate trump card over the other two stages of the Golden Core.

With the anomaly, the quantity of mana is no longer the decisive factor; when the anomaly appears, it commands the land for a thousand miles, causing the spirit qi in all directions to churn like boiling water, each move is a colossal force that ordinary Golden Core cannot compare to.

Gu Yuan has confidence in battling the Tiger Flood Dragon Demon when transformed into a dragon body, but after all, it lasts only for the duration of one incense stick.

Moreover, Cloud Dream Marsh doesn’t have only one Late Stage Great Demon.

This is the reason for his cautiousness.

Caution doesn’t mean fear; if the Three-headed Infant Fox hadn’t intervened just now, Gu Yuan would have transformed into a dragon and fought.

But now it seems that perhaps he can wait.

The Three-headed Infant Fox seemed to understand what Gu Yuan was thinking and immediately smiled apologetically: ”Young friend, do not be nervous, I have no ill intentions. Timing it was just a habit.”

”After all, those who appear at crucial moments tend to earn some trust, haha!”

The old man, despite having his thoughts guessed, was not ashamed. Instead, he laughed heartily, appearing candid.

”You are the junior brother of the Sword Fox Girl. In any case, I would not harm you. No matter what spiritual treasure you obtain, this old man would never force you. Please rest assured.”

Then the old man nodded solemnly and sincerely spoke to Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan said nothing, but he asked again: ”Senior, why do you know my Senior Sister’s sword technique?”

After years of interaction, Gu Yuan was already aware of Sword Fox Immortal’s background. Her true form was a half-demon Illusory Spirit Fox, with half Human Race blood and half Fox Race blood, but she belonged to an entirely different race from the Three-headed Infant Fox. How could they wield the same sword technique?

Moreover, Senior Sister had never mentioned any ”Late Stage Great Demon” relatives in the East Mountain Realm as a reliance.

”Hahaha, young friend, you are unaware of this. Although I am not of the same race as your sect’s Sword Fox Immortal, there is still a bond between us. Back then, when she traveled through the East Mountain Realm for cultivation, she came to our Cloud Dream Marsh, and this Illusion Sword Technique was sold by me to her!”

The old man laughed and recounted the past.

Back then, Sword Fox Immortal traveled Cloud Dream Marsh and participated in a ”Cloud Dream Hundred Treasures Assembly” held here, where numerous dharma seals and secret treasures were sold. It was considered a grand event of Cloud Dream Marsh.

The old man, with idle time, consigned the Illusion Sword Technique obtained by chance for auction. This technique could only be cultivated by those with Fox Race blood, so it ultimately belonged to Sword Fox Immortal.

”In my life, I find joy in forming connections, never hesitating to associate with the heroes visiting the marsh. Despite Sword Fox Fellow Daoist being at the Early Stage Golden Core back then, her impressive aura was eye-catching, truly a born cultivation seed, naturally, I wouldn’t miss the chance.”

”This Illusion Sword Technique was sold to her at a very low price, and she did not disappoint this old man. After breaking through to the Mid-Stage Golden Core, she specially brought a ’Blood Purifying Pill’ to repay this kindness.”

”Carefully calculating, this matter has happened hundreds of years ago...”

As he spoke about this matter, the old man revealed a look of reminiscence in his expression, lost in emotion.

So that’s how it is.

Gu Yuan hadn’t expected the old man before him to have such ties with his Senior Sister.

The Illusion Sword Technique actually came from the Three-headed Infant Fox.

”Senior is renowned for forming connections all over the world, worthy of respect for your virtue and prestige. The younger generation is impressed. I happen to have several Tier Three spiritual materials here, not particularly valuable, but they represent my intentions. I am willing to gift them to the senior to help your disciples in their cultivation!”

After a brief consideration, Gu Yuan took out several jade boxes from his sleeves and offered them, smiling as he spoke.

”You, oh you!”

”Just like the Fox Maiden back then, too cautious!”

”This favor cannot be accepted!”

”Rest assured, this old man has spent a lifetime forming countless connections, never coercing others. Although I do indeed have a favor to ask of you, it will not put you in a difficult position!”

Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head helplessly.

He understood that Gu Yuan wanted to repay the favor fully and avoid further interaction with him due to fear of risks.

This temperament is almost identical to the reaction of the Fox Maiden when selling the Illusion Sword Technique at a low price years ago.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan’s heart was suddenly stirred.

The Three-headed Infant Fox timing its appearance indeed had a request.