Eternal Tale

After a stick of incense.

Chen Xun finally calmed down, taking a deep breath, and tentatively asked, ”Ji Yan, does expanding this garbage recycling plant really require so many spirit stones? Shouldn’t it only be profitable?”

As he spoke, he glanced at his third sister, who nodded with a light smile.

Whether it’s real estate or hiring powerful cultivators, the investment in immortal resources is immense.

Especially in the Three Thousand Great Worlds, hiring a Unity True Lord or a cultivator at the Great Ascension stage and providing them with resources for cultivation consumes an extraordinary amount.

”Crossing the World, that’s why I need the position of Nine Heavens Alliance Leader to make things more convenient.”

Ji Yan smiled warmly, his eyes flashing coldly, ”During the foundation accumulation phase, one must invest a lot, but in tens of thousands of years, our wealth will be astonishing.”

”......”

Chen Xun was speechless, feeling uncomfortable all over. How did he suddenly end up in debt? A large amount of his family’s spirit stones were swallowed up in that spirit estate, damn it...

He was conflicted, frowning deeply as he spoke, ”Ji Yan, our family has no spirit stones left either. Some treasures I won’t sell, they’re only for our own use.”Chen Xun still trusted Ji Yan in his heart, and he could afford to wait.

”Of course, Crossing the World, you don’t need to worry. The profits from the garbage recycling plant are still considerable. I’ve already ordered the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance to take over all the immortal garbage from the Nine Great Worlds.”

Ji Yan smiled, ”However, the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance is also a mess that needs restructuring, with no foundation to inherit. I’ve borrowed a debt from the Nine Heavens Shadow Clan.”

”What?!” Chen Xun’s eyes widened, his heart aching as if twisted by a knife. He forced himself to stay calm, ”Ji Yan... I have some matters to attend to here, let’s discuss this another time.”

He had no illusions left and didn’t want to get involved in these power struggles; he wasn’t cut out for it.

”Crossing the World, how are you doing now?”

Ji Yan’s expression turned serious, unable to suppress his concern for Chen Xun’s current situation, ”If you need any errands run, just call on us.”

”Hehe, don’t worry.” Chen Xun’s expression softened, smiling, ”Though there are many matters, don’t forget to cultivate. In this world of immortals, strength and longevity are fundamental.”

”We agreed that when the True Immortal Realm opens, we’ll be together, seizing territory, immortal mountains, and veins!”

”Of course!”

Ji Yan’s eyes were solemn as he nodded heavily, his face showing unprecedented seriousness, ”This is just our first step; the years ahead are long.”

The two gradually ended their transmission.

Chen Xun smiled knowingly to himself, damn it... Longevity is truly wonderful, he felt he hadn’t lived nearly enough.

He looked at Black Bull and the others, his face a bit embarrassed, feeling slapped in the face, and awkwardly smiled, ”Hehe... Our family’s spirit stone assets will have to wait a bit longer.”

At this moment, the sky gradually cleared, beams of light scattered down like thousands of pieces of gold, making one feel refreshed and at ease.

”Moo moo~~”

”Eldest brother, you’re overthinking it, this is just a trivial matter.”

”Brother Xun, the Three Thousand Great Worlds are vast, we can go anywhere we please. What’s a few spirit stones! There’s plenty of unclaimed land!”

...

Black Bull, Crane Spirit, and Little Chi all wore warm smiles, unconcerned.

Chen Xun was slightly taken aback, then laughed it off, ”Makes sense, those unclaimed mineral boundaries, after Bull becomes an immortal, he’ll take us to find them, get them for free, the Void Land can’t be measured by any clan, let’s plunder it!”

”Besides, your eldest brother’s immortal power remains in the Void Boundary, third sister, don’t worry, it’s just a matter of spending more time.”

”Mm-hmm.”

Crane Spirit beamed, putting away her umbrella.

The four figures strolled away, sitting on the grassy slope of a cliff, enjoying the sea breeze in different postures.

Their expressions and hearts were no longer tense as before, filled with relaxation, quietly gazing at the endless Mengmu Sea Region.

Chen Xun spread his arms wide, facing the strong wind, and laughed loudly, ”Woohoo~~~! Our family is free!!”

”Moo moo!!”

”Eldest brother, we have no spirit stones left...”

”Slowly earn them, it’s no big deal.” Chen Xun felt at ease, having not enjoyed the scenery of heaven and earth like this for a long time, ”Even if we earn one low-grade spirit stone in ten years, those immortals can’t control us~ We live as we please.”

He finished speaking, his fingers couldn’t help but tremble slightly, his expression still a bit unnatural, but in front of his family, he maintained the demeanor of an eldest brother!

Ji Yan misled me...!

But thinking of the foundation accumulation in tens of thousands of years, he could endure the current predicament, swallowing this big promise.

”Hmph, exactly!”

”Moo moo~~”

”Roar! Exactly, Little Brother never earned spirit stones before, and still lived well, it’s all thanks to Brother Xun!”

Little Chi crouched beside Crane Spirit, its mane blowing like waves in the wind, shining under the sunlight, its eyes filled with pride for its family.

Time ticked by, the sky dyed with sunset hues, a magnificent fiery red.

Chen Xun rested his hands behind his head, watching... and gradually fell asleep, but a rare relaxed smile hung on his lips.

Black Bull also lay down, snoring, its head resting tightly against Chen Xun.

It occasionally stuck out its tongue to lick Chen Xun’s face, as if checking if he was still there.

Crane Spirit propped her chin, her face gentle, quietly watching her eldest and second brothers, a sweet smile on her lips, not disturbing them.

Little Chi chased after small flying spirit beasts nearby, bouncing on the grass, its mischievous grin never stopping.

It loved teasing these little creatures, unable to change its nature, the so-called bullying the weak!

”Fourth brother, don’t hurt them.” Crane Spirit turned her head and smiled, her voice gentle, ”Run slower, don’t disturb eldest and second brothers.”

Little Chi’s pupils shrank, nodding quickly, starting to tiptoe, looking like a thief, making Crane Spirit cover her mouth and laugh softly.

Crane Spirit’s eyes shimmered with a hazy light, her expression gradually calming.

Their family was always so simple, eldest brother silently supporting the whole family, living cautiously in this ruthless world of cultivating immortality.

She quietly watched Chen Xun’s peaceful sleeping face, thinking to herself, ”Eldest brother, when have you ever been selfish... The things you say are just to deceive yourself, forcing yourself to be ruthless.”

”Crossing the Tian Duan Plains, fourth brother told me, you want to find a way out for your homeland eroded by spiritual qi.”

”Joining the Boundary Battlefield is also for them, for the countless sacrifices of boundary sages, living for so many years, you always deceive yourself and us with an incomplete Dao heart.”

”Clearly, you could choose not to participate, even on the immortal path, you always shield second brother from all hardships, bearing everything yourself, as if you’ve never lived for yourself.”

”That Ning ancestor... must be very important to you, very important.”

Crane Spirit smiled, her eyes growing more and more misty...