Eternal Life by Daily Divination

’A rescue?’

Zi Yun was surprised.

”Daoist Li, is your friend trapped deep within this place?”

”That’s right.”

Li Chang’an briefly explained the purpose of his trip.

After he finished speaking, Zi Yun’s and Wu Shuo’s opinion of him changed once again.

Rumor had it that Li Chang’an was a coward who clung to life, always hiding in his shell like a turtle, never daring to take any risks.

Yet here Li Chang’an was, willing to enter this perilous small world alone to save a friend.

He braved hardship and faced danger head-on!

How could a Cultivator with such courage and mettle possibly be a coward who clung to life?

Zi Yun gave Li Chang’an a deep look and sighed. ”Daoist Li, the outside world misunderstands you so deeply.”

”It’s just a bit of empty fame. Nothing to worry about.”

Li Chang’an smiled, his tone relaxed.

’He was, in fact, a coward who clung to life. The outside world’s assessment of him was quite accurate.’

However, he had his Divination to rely on.

’To him, this trip wasn’t dangerous at all. It was more like a leisurely stroll to clear his head, save someone along the way, and pick up some opportunities.’

Li Chang’an took out his Communication Jade Pendant and sent a message to Mu Xiaoxiao.

”Daoist Mu, what’s your situation?”

A moment later, Mu Xiaoxiao’s reply came through.

”Daoist Li, I’m in a relatively safe area.”

”Good. Don’t move around. Just wait for me where you are.”

Li Chang’an gave a few more instructions.

Mu Xiaoxiao’s luck was decent. Though she had been trapped for years, she hadn’t been discovered by Ye Sang.

This dimension was extremely strange. Even after a century of effort, Ye Sang had only managed to gain control over a small area.

And Mu Xiaoxiao was trapped in one of the regions he had yet to explore.

After a short rest, Li Chang’an set out again, venturing deeper into this dimension.

Zi Yun and Wu Shuo did not leave; instead, they continued onward with him.

「In the following days.」

Zi Yun’s attitude toward Li Chang’an was now completely different from before.

She would intentionally or unintentionally draw closer to Li Chang’an, her demeanor gentle as she asked about his past experiences.

In response, Li Chang’an wasn’t too perfunctory, briefly recounting some events from his cultivation journey.

’She is Zi Xi’s younger sister, after all.’

’If I get on good terms with her, I can indeed gain Zi Xi’s favor.’

’Although I don’t want to become a Guest Elder of the Sect under Zi Xi, I do want to cultivate a good relationship with her.’

’You can never have too many connections!’

”Back when I was still a mortal, I heard there were Immortals in this world who could fly through the heavens and burrow through the earth, living forever. That’s what sparked my desire to seek them out...”

Li Chang’an spoke in a steady voice, slowly telling his story.

His life experiences, while not exactly epic, had certainly been full of twists and turns.

Without his Divination, most of his experiences could be considered fraught with peril.

Before she knew it, Zi Yun was completely engrossed in his tale.

She had spent most of her years cultivating within the Purple Mist Sect. Even when she went out for training, she was always with Zi Xi and rarely had any truly thrilling experiences.

When she heard how Li Chang’an had been bullied by a Fake Pill Cultivator right after reaching Foundation Establishment, she unconsciously clenched her fists, feeling indignation and worry for him.

”Daoist Li, your journey has truly been a difficult one.”

She exclaimed with heartfelt sincerity.

Li Chang’an laughed. ”Such is the path of a Loose Cultivator. If it were too easy, I’m afraid everyone would reach the Golden Core Realm.”

”Then why do you insist on being a Loose Cultivator, refusing to become a Guest Elder of the Sect under my sister?”

”Daoist Zi, if I were to become a Guest Elder of the Sect under your sister, would I have a chance at an opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul Realm?”

”Well...”

Zi Yun fell silent.

’A Nascent Soul opportunity... Zi Xi doesn’t even have enough for herself, so how could she possibly give one to a Guest Elder of the Sect?’

’Even if she had extra Nascent Soul opportunities, she would give them to those close to her, like me.’

Li Chang’an added, ”The Golden Core Realm is already the end of my cultivation path in this life. It makes no difference whether I become an Honored Guest Elder or not. Since that’s the case, why shouldn’t I be a free and unfettered Mountain Wanderer Cultivator?”

”You’re right, Daoist Li. I didn’t think it through.”

Zi Yun looked apologetic and didn’t bring the matter up again.

「A few more days passed.」

On this day, Li Chang’an was in the middle of recounting his experience planning for Core Formation.

Suddenly, his eyes flickered as he looked a short distance ahead.

”We’re here.”

In the hazy gray area ahead, he sensed Mu Xiaoxiao’s aura.

After walking a little further, Li Chang’an called out, ”Daoist Mu, are you here?”

”Daoist Li?”

Mu Xiaoxiao’s delighted voice rang out.

Soon, she followed the sound and appeared before Li Chang’an.

She looked much the same as when they had parted years ago, still with the appearance of a young girl, but her bright eyes were no longer as lively, now holding a hint of weariness born from time.

”Daoist Li, after so many years apart, I finally get to see you again.”

Sensing Li Chang’an’s presence, she felt exceptionally at ease and found herself wanting to move closer to him without realizing it.

Li Chang’an sent out a stream of Magical Power to inspect her body and found nothing seriously wrong.

She had long since cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Peak.

Her physique was undamaged, her Magical Power had reached Perfection, and her Divine Sense was exceptional.

If she hadn’t been trapped here, she might have already attempted Core Formation long ago.

”You two, this is Mu Xiaoxiao, a Golden Core Seed from the Southern Domain’s Mu Family...”

Li Chang’an gave a brief introduction for both sides.

Upon learning that Mu Xiaoxiao possessed a Spirit Body, both Zi Yun and Wu Shuo were somewhat surprised.

”Daoist Mu, you have yet to achieve Core Formation. Why would you dare venture so deep into this place?”

Zi Yun didn’t put on the airs of a senior, addressing her directly as ”Daoist Mu.”

She could also see Mu Xiaoxiao’s condition.

Barring any accidents, Mu Xiaoxiao was certain to succeed in her Core Formation, and the quality of her Core would not be low.

”Sigh... it’s all because of this Token.”

Mu Xiaoxiao took out the Token.

On the surface of the Token were carved the two words ”Cyan Wood,” which easily brought to mind the Cyan Wood Celestial Monarch from thirty thousand years ago.

”I had hoped to find the Celestial Monarch’s legacy, but I found nothing...”