Eternal Tale

Chen Xun walked over with a smile and sat down among them.

Black Bull sat on the other side, constantly chatting and laughing with Little Crane and Little Chi, while Mo Fuyang quietly accompanied them with a cheerful smile, just like before, unchanged.

Song Heng and Gu Lisheng were startled to see Chen Xun approaching and quickly shifted to greet him, ”Factory Owner.”

”I’ve now handed over the garbage recycling plant entirely to Ji Yan, so there’s no need to call me Factory Owner for the time being, haha.”

Each word from Chen Xun was gentle and smooth, like ripples spreading across a lake, giving a sense of tranquility and comfort. He continued, ”Due to certain reasons, I need to temporarily set aside this business.”

As he finished speaking, his gaze deepened, his eyes filled with endless stories, as if he had weathered countless storms and turns. His temperament and wisdom seemed somewhat unsuited for managing a large enterprise.

Better to entrust it to someone trustworthy and focus on what he should be doing.

Over the past few millennia, his character had undergone another transformation. The spirit stones he had earned were temporarily sufficient, and he could afford tickets to anywhere.

But upon hearing this, Song Heng and Gu Lisheng both trembled. Did the Factory Owner no longer need them?

A deep shadow appeared in their eyes, but Song Heng still wore a cheeky grin, ”Senior, I once said... to follow you.”Gu Lisheng was taken aback and chimed in, ”Fishing Emperor, I think collecting and dismantling garbage is quite good. I’ve finally saved up a bit...”

”Gu Chuiniu, shut up!”

”Fat Song, it’s not your place to speak. If we don’t earn spirit stones, how will I buy you tickets?”

Gu Lisheng furrowed his brow and directly bypassed Chen Xun, glaring at Song Heng.

Song Heng fell silent at these words, surprisingly not arguing with Gu Lisheng this time, but letting him have his way.

”Song Heng, Young Master Gu, you needn’t worry.”

Chen Xun smiled warmly, addressing both sides, ”I’ve just handed it over to a friend of mine, Ji Yan. You should continue as you were, it’s not about expelling you.”

”Senior, that Xiao Bai... Ji Yan?!” Song Heng felt a chill upon hearing the name, ”This person is quite ruthless; the cultivators on the five Trash Islands have all been subdued by him.”

Gu Lisheng sneered disdainfully, letting out a cold snort, having always been at odds with those Immortal Prison cultivators.

In his view, apart from the people from Immaculate Immortal Ridge, he couldn’t communicate with those people at all; their level was too low.

Chen Xun smiled faintly, knowing that with Gu Lisheng’s nature, he would never get along with those serious Immortal Prison cultivators.

He responded to Song Heng, ”I won’t interfere with his decisions; it concerns future grand plans.”

Song Heng’s eyes darted around, seemingly understanding, and he nodded lightly, ”Senior, where do you plan to go in the future?”

Gu Lisheng also perked up his ears at this moment. He quite liked Chen Xun, finding their conversations very engaging, as he truly understood his own heart!

”I’ll go see the world. Senior Yin has protected me under the Immortal Palace, and I don’t want to disappoint this old senior of the small boundary.”

Chen Xun’s tone carried a gentle smile, ”But for now, I need to stay here until Third Sister graduates from the academy. I’ve also prepared something to help you improve your cultivation.”

With that, he stood up and bowed to them, ”For the help in the past, I haven’t formally thanked you. Master Dao, Young Master Gu, thank you!”

”Factory Owner!”

”Factory Owner!”

The two were shocked, standing up in a hurry, not even thinking about their titles. They quickly supported Chen Xun with their hands, feeling it was inappropriate. They had forgotten about this matter and never mentioned it, yet the Factory Owner still remembered.

Chen Xun lowered his head, his eyes sincere. Such an astonishing spell, he didn’t know what price they had paid. He never believed in things being taken for granted.

Coming from a small village in the mortal world, he didn’t understand many grand principles, only knowing to repay kindness a hundredfold. In this world, nothing was ever taken for granted for him.

Chen Xun raised his head slightly, ”You both deserve it. Immaculate Immortal Ridge will be managed by Old Mo, and Nine Heavens Peak will temporarily serve as your cultivation ground. Of course, you can freely enter and exit both places.”

Song Heng and Gu Lisheng frowned deeply. Their current small territory was temporarily sufficient, but Nine Heavens Peak spanned thousands of miles. How could their Divine Transformation phase cultivation occupy such an extravagant place?

Gu Lisheng stepped forward, his eyes sharp, ”Fishing Emperor, name your price. I’ll buy Nine Heavens Peak! How can I accept such a gift from you?”

”Hmm... fifty billion mid-grade spirit stones, Young Master Gu, that’s the honest price.”

”Alright, when I have enough savings in the future, I’ll definitely buy it!”

Gu Lisheng didn’t even blink, agreeing immediately, then suddenly shuddered, his eyes widening, ”Factory Owner, how... how much?!”

”......”

Chen Xun and Song Heng were speechless at once. If Gu Lisheng were to wander outside, they truly feared other cultivators might kill him.

Song Heng then changed the subject, smiling obsequiously, ”Senior, then we’ll temporarily stay here and cultivate in peace, working with Manager Mo, is that alright?”

”Of course.”

”In the future, when Gu Chuiniu and I have advanced in cultivation, we’ll come find you.”

”Haha, alright.”

Chen Xun’s smile deepened, nodding gently, ”Li Chen Island is very safe. I hope my enduring luck can protect you for a while.”

These words hit Song Heng’s sweet spot. He believed in this, feeling a great sense of relief. As long as they weren’t being driven away, picking up garbage was quite alright.

Gu Lisheng was still in shock. Fifty billion mid-grade spirit stones, even selling himself wouldn’t be enough to buy it. He needed Fat Song to work harder; he truly wanted to buy Nine Heavens Peak.

”Moo~” Black Bull let out a low moo, walking over from the other side, bowing its head in thanks.

Chen Xun turned his head, gently patting Black Bull’s head, his expression somewhat sentimental.

This Heavenly Origin was indeed a treasure for cultivators, more effective than Qi-Enhancing Pills and spiritual qi. He even had the idea of refining pills with qi, wanting to create a unique path of alchemy.

With it, the path of immortality for those following them would be much smoother. Only this item made him feel it matched the help he received from these two.

Song Heng and Gu Lisheng were somewhat flattered, quickly bowing to Black Bull.

This Senior Black Bull was too special and quite mysterious. Others might not know, but they did. The supreme decomposition array was crafted by it.

Even the Factory Owner couldn’t set it up. Without it, the garbage recycling plant would have collapsed sooner or later.

While everyone held the Factory Owner in high regard, they felt a deep sense of awe for this Senior Black Bull, unable to discern its origins, even more mysterious than the Factory Owner, whom they at least knew was human.

Chen Xun looked at their expressions and said with a smile, ”But the garbage decomposition still needs to be operated at Immaculate Immortal Ridge. These matters are up to you.”

”Yes!” The two responded with a bow, their hearts no longer filled with uncertainty.

Buzz—

Suddenly, the Image Stone began to change scenes, revealing the wonders of the world within the Tower of Babel.

Everyone’s gaze was instantly drawn in, their expressions becoming calm, filled only with awe.

Little Crane covered her mouth with both hands, watching intently, not expecting that Eldest Brother and Second Brother had experienced so much. The true celestial realm was such a magnificent sight.

Little Chi was dumbfounded, his face long and eyes full of wisdom, pressing his four claws into the ground, creating four small pits, showing his shock and excitement.

Mo Fuyang was also in a daze, constantly shaking his head, unable to recognize what those things were, completely beyond his understanding.

As time passed, the blue sky gradually turned a shade of orange-red, a gentle breeze blowing, causing the myriad leaves of the mountains to sway gently, producing a sound like wind chimes.

The sky gradually took on a light gray hue, the remnants of daylight casting a golden glow across the land.

Distant mountains, illuminated by the afterglow, appeared like golden sculptures, standing silently on the horizon.

Gradually, the sky grew darker, night enveloping the land, and a large moon rose, casting its silvery light.

They continued watching the Image Stone, oblivious to the passage of time, as this brief moment was almost negligible to cultivators.

Chen Xun and Black Bull placed two rocking chairs on the deck of the Boundary-breaking Ship, reclining on them, feeling exceptionally relaxed, enjoying this hard-earned sense of peace.

Over the past three years, they had added longevity points to the World Soul on the Heavenly Treasure Ship, fully nurturing the Heavenly Origin, extending its lifespan by over sixty thousand years. Clearly, their speed in refining the Great Dao had shortened by six years.

If they spent fifty years nurturing it to a million-year lifespan, the refining speed would undoubtedly shrink infinitely, possibly refining a rule’s power in a year.

However, the difficulty of refining would certainly increase over time, but for now, seeing hope was enough, as the Heavenly Origin’s lifespan could certainly exceed a million years.

A million years to advance a major realm in cultivation, Chen Xun couldn’t accept it, nor could he comprehend it.

Chen Xun looked at the night sky and chuckled softly, ”Bull, our path to immortality is hopeful. Otherwise, why would it be called a Heaven and Earth Treasure? Our life-bound magical artifact couldn’t be called that.”

”Moo moo~~”

Black Bull let out a silly laugh, feeling elated after seeing Third Sister and Fourth Brother. The inner fatigue and loneliness of the past few millennia were swept away, and it continued gazing at the starry sky.

Their chairs were placed close together, with Chen Xun’s hand resting on Black Bull’s shoulder.

The man and the bull began whispering to each other, occasionally pointing at the group of people engrossed in watching the Image Stone.