Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Chapter 253: Chapter 189: Changqing Mountain Lord, Returning to Qinghe

Yu Hongmei smiled gently.

She was a Tier Two Middle Grade Array Master, and her research into the dao of Arrays was so profound that she could be considered unfathomable.

Finally, Li Chang’an arrived at Chisong Peak.

The Peak Master here was an old man with a red face and a white beard named Xiang Chisong.

He was a Tier Two Artifact Refiner whose Skills were extremely high, having reached Tier Two Top Grade.

Li Chang’an spoke with him for a moment and considered them acquainted.

…

「That night.」

The masters of the three peaks gathered together.

They all wore different expressions as they discussed Li Chang’an, the new Mountain Lord.

Xiang Chisong sighed. “Alas, this Daoist Li’s strength and Skills are both a bit on the low side. When the Beast Tide erupts, it will be difficult for him to provide much help.”

“They are indeed a bit low,” Yu Hongmei agreed, her voice gentle.

Liu Yuzhu was still barefoot, a hint of laziness on her pretty face.

“Not only are they a bit low, but he’s also a Talisman Master. He might end up stealing my business in the future.”

Although they had welcomed Li Chang’an with smiles that day, in their hearts, none of them truly approved of him.

This was because they had all hoped the new Mountain Lord would be like the previous one—at least at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment and possessing exceptional Alchemy Skills.

That way, they would have perfectly assembled the four great skills of Pill, Talisman, Artifact, and Array.

They would have been able to complement one another. Furthermore, if an outsider came to purchase something related to one skill, they might browse the other three as well, increasing everyone’s income.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as they wished. Who could have imagined that someone with Li Chang’an’s Cultivation and Skills would be willing to rent such an expensive Spiritual Land?

…

Li Chang’an was actually aware of what the three of them were thinking, but he didn’t care.

He was very comfortable living on Changqing Mountain and saw no need to concern himself with the opinions of others.

「In the following days.」

He spent his time studying the Tier Three Array he had obtained from Ye Hao.

“A Tier Three Array is truly as amazing as they say. It’s so profound that even looking at the basic Array Formation method makes my head spin.”

Li Chang’an rubbed the bridge of his nose and rested for a moment.

After several days of contemplation, he was now confident he could set up this Array.

’If only I had an Array inheritance to learn its mysteries from. Perhaps setting up the Array would be simpler.’

Li Chang’an considered it for a moment, then temporarily pushed the thought aside.

The urgent task now was to fully master that Tier Two Middle Grade Alchemy inheritance!

The dao of Alchemy was far more profitable than making Talismans or Puppets.

In the hearts of many Cultivators, Alchemy ranked first among the Hundred Skills of Cultivation Immortality!

Next, Li Chang’an spent several more days before finally finishing the setup of the entire Tier Three Array.

“Array, activate!”

With a single thought, killing intent instantly filled Changqing Mountain. The countless flowers, plants, and trees seemed to become part of the Array, brimming with murderous purpose.

But when the Array concealed itself, the vegetation once again looked ordinary, no different from any common plant life.

This was the profound mystery of the Green Wood Transformation Array.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator who came to Changqing Mountain wouldn’t even be able to sense the Array’s existence. They would unwittingly walk straight into a death trap!

’With this Array complete, Changqing Mountain is finally secure.’

Li Chang’an wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh of relief.

…

「The next day.」

Li Chang’an returned to Yellow Crane Immortal City.

When he passed by the Black Market, he went inside as usual to ask for news about the Withered Wood Cliff Master.

Unfortunately, there was still no news of the man whatsoever.

’The Beast Tide is about to begin. I hope he didn’t die in the Black Dragon Mountain Range.’

Li Chang’an felt a little helpless.

After returning to Yellow Crane Immortal City, he went to the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower and collected the Tier Two Lifespan Extension Pill he had pre-ordered.

As expected, this Elixir Pill was still effective, extending his life by another fifteen years!

With this, his lifespan now totaled 558 years.

’I still have over five hundred years to live!’

A smile spread across Li Chang’an’s face. He was in a great mood.

In the Mortal Realm, a new generation rose every ten-odd years, and one or two centuries was enough to witness the rise and fall of dynasties.

His lifespan of over five hundred years was astounding even in the Cultivation Immortality Realm. He could live to witness countless major events.

Afterward, Li Chang’an found Zheng Qingqing.

“Young Miss, what do you say we return to Qinghe tomorrow?”

“Alright.”

Zheng Qingqing beamed; she had been waiting for a long time.

「That night.」

Li Chang’an stayed at Zheng Qingqing’s residence. Instead of resting, he spent the time with her, discussing many insights about Alchemy.

The night passed quickly.

Before they knew it, the faint light of dawn was filtering through the window.

The two had breakfast and departed from Yellow Crane Immortal City together.

Years ago, when they had left Qinghe, they had also traveled together, and it had taken them three full days to reach Yellow Crane Immortal City.

Now, both of them were Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators. Their Escape Techniques were far superior to what they once were, and they no longer had to worry much about Tribulation Cultivators.

The journey was exceptionally smooth.

「By dusk.」

Qinghe Marketplace was already visible in the distance.

Along the way, Zheng Qingqing fulfilled her promise and told Li Chang’an about what had happened back then.

When she had been preparing to travel to the Immortal City for her Foundation Establishment, someone within the Zheng Family had indeed leaked her location.

That person was none other than another ancestor of the Zheng Family.

Zheng Feihong!

Cultivators are still human, after all, and are bound to have selfish desires.

“Zheng Feihong’s Cultivation is not as high as Ancestor Yuandao’s. His branch of the family holds a weaker position within the Zheng Family and receives fewer resources…”

Perhaps due to terrible luck, compounded by a lack of resources, Zheng Feihong’s branch had failed to produce a descendant suitable for Foundation Establishment for a very long time.

In contrast, Zheng Yuandao’s branch had produced one talented junior after another who was suitable for Foundation Establishment.

If things continued this way, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Zheng Yuandao’s branch would have more and more Foundation Establishment Cultivators and eventually gain control of the entire Zheng Family.

Zheng Feihong was too selfish and couldn’t accept the decline of his branch, so he had secretly interfered with the Foundation Establishment of several Zheng Family juniors.

Later, when Zheng Qingqing planned to go to the Immortal City for her Foundation Establishment, he leaked the information to the Cao Family, telling them to ambush and kill her on the road.

Once Zheng Qingqing was dead, all of the Zheng Family’s resources would be directed to Zheng Lingfeng.

“So that’s how it was.” Although Li Chang’an had long suspected it, hearing Zheng Qingqing say it herself still felt somewhat unbelievable.

“Young Miss, you’re not planning to get rid of Zheng Feihong?”

“He is a member of the Zheng Family, after all. The family’s ancestral lands still need him to stand guard, and he contributed a great deal in the battle that annihilated the Wu Family…”

Zheng Qingqing sighed softly, her words tinged with helplessness.

For a Foundation Establishment Family, every single Foundation Establishment Cultivator is extremely important.

Furthermore, under pressure from both her and Zheng Yuandao, Zheng Feihong had already sworn a Dao Heart oath, vowing never to harm another Zheng Family disciple again.

“Chang’an, I know you’ve returned this time to get rid of Zheng Lingfeng. But he is Zheng Feihong’s descendant, after all. Zheng Feihong will certainly intervene.”

“I understand.”

“Are you confident you can deal with him?” Zheng Qingqing asked carefully, her voice soft.

Zheng Feihong has been at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment for many years. The amount of Liquid Magical Power he has accumulated must be far greater than Li Chang’an’s.

In terms of apparent strength, he is clearly the stronger one!

Li Chang’an smiled, his expression relaxed.

“Don’t worry. This is a battle I will definitely win!”

As they spoke, the two of them drew closer to Qinghe Marketplace.

Just then, an old, booming laugh echoed from the center of the Marketplace, instantly spreading throughout the entire area.

“I, Zheng Yuandao, welcome Daoist Li on his return!”