Eternal Life by Daily Divination

”Elder Wang, Daoist Qian Ling has already given me a gift of thanks. There’s no need to...”

Li Chang’an was about to refuse.

But before he could finish, a Spirit Armor shimmering with a precious light appeared before his eyes.

The Tier Four aura emanating from the Spirit Armor made his heart race.

”This item is called the ’Profound Spirit Turtle Shell.’ It has reached Tier Four Low Grade. I commissioned a Tier Four Artifact Refining Grandmaster to forge it using a Tier Four Turtle Shell as the primary material.”

The Wang Family Ancestor, Wang Yannian, explained to Li Chang’an with a broad smile.

The quality of this treasure far surpassed Li Chang’an’s current Red Scale Armor.

Most importantly, this Profound Spirit Turtle Shell could accumulate power over time and would automatically activate a Spiritual Shield when faced with a crisis, one powerful enough to withstand an attack from a Nascent Soul Powerhouse.

According to Wang Yannian’s tests, under normal conditions, it could withstand three to five attacks from a cultivator at the Early Stage of Nascent Soul.

In other words, with this armor, Li Chang’an would no longer have to worry about a sneak attack from a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Even if he were ambushed, he would have enough time to react and use the Realm-Sundering Talisman to escape.

”Li, I’ve heard you have the nickname ’Turtle’ and are especially skilled at self-preservation. This Profound Spirit Turtle Shell is perfect for you. Go on, take it.”

”Thank you, Elder!”

Since he had put it that way, Li Chang’an naturally couldn’t refuse.

Besides, he truly did want this Profound Spirit Turtle Shell.

After accepting the armor, Li Chang’an took out his finest Spirit Tea, Spirit Fruits, and pastries to serve the Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Wang Yannian showed none of the arrogance expected of a Nascent Soul True Monarch. He was like one of Li Chang’an’s own elders, warmly recounting his cultivation experiences.

He spoke for several hours.

Li Chang’an gained a great deal from the discussion.

However, Li Chang’an felt something was strange.

This Wang Family Ancestor seemed to be a little too good to him.

In addition to sharing his cultivation experiences, he would also occasionally ask if Li Chang’an had any questions or difficulties with his own practice.

’Even a true junior of the Wang Family might not receive such treatment.’

「The next day, at the first light of dawn.」

Wang Yannian finished sharing his insights.

He stroked his beard and smiled. ”Li, you’ve managed your estate on Changqing Mountain quite well, but it seems a bit empty. Have you ever considered finding a Dao companion?”

Hearing this, Li Chang’an’s heart skipped a beat.

He had heard similar words from Jiang Xuanyuan before.

’I can’t believe this Wang Family Ancestor came here for the same reason—to introduce me to a Dao companion.’

’Or rather, to have me marry into the Wang Family!’

”Elder Wang, I am devoted to the Immortal Dao and have no intention of finding a Dao companion at this time.”

”Haha, Li, don’t be so quick to speak in absolutes.”

Wang Yannian was very direct, laying out his terms for Li Chang’an on the spot.

As long as Li Chang’an was willing to marry into the Wang Family, they would give him their full support in achieving Nascent Soul Formation!

Hearing this, Li Chang’an was secretly shocked.

’The Wang Family is truly different from the other three Cultivation Immortality Influences in Zhao Country. They’re actually willing to cultivate an outsider like me.’

’Clearly, if I marry into the Wang Family, they’ll completely accept me as one of their own.’

’After all, even though Jiang Xuanyuan had already reached the Nascent Soul realm, he was never able to fully integrate into the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty. The Great Qi Royal Family was always on guard against him, forced to grant him benefits only because they valued his power as a Nascent Soul cultivator.’

Wang Yannian smiled warmly and said, ”Li, my Wang Family has made it this far as a clan by continuously absorbing Celestial Prides from outside families. In fact, my own ancestor married into the family.”

He told Li Chang’an about the origins of his own lineage, hoping to put him at ease.

Furthermore, he spoke of the many outstanding descendants in his lineage.

There were more than five descendants who had become a Wang Family Saintess, and the quality of the Golden Core each of them formed was at least a Half-step Immortal Golden Core.

The most outstanding among them, of course, was Wang Qianling.

At this point, Wang Yannian said with a smile, ”Li, you saved Qian Ling’s life. If this had happened in the Mortal Realm, she would be expected to marry you to repay the debt.”

”Ancestor...”

Wang Qianling murmured reproachfully, a faint blush appearing on her pretty face.

Though she sounded somewhat reproachful, she did not refute Wang Yannian’s words.

Li Chang’an felt this was all very strange.

’This elder and junior duo had clearly come prepared.’

’All I have to do is nod, and I’ll have a chance to become Dao companions with Wang Qianling, gradually integrate into their family, and gain access to their resources. However, that would also mean taking on family responsibilities, which goes against my entire philosophy of cultivation.’

Li Chang’an said tactfully, ”Thank you for your kind offer, Elder, but I am focused on my cultivation and truly have no interest in the matter of a Dao companion.”

”Since that’s the case, I won’t insist. If you change your mind, Li, you can come to my Wang Family at any time.”

Wang Yannian made a promise.

The gates of the Wang Family would always be open to Li Chang’an.

As long as Li Chang’an was willing to join, the Wang Family would never treat him as an outsider and would provide him with the best resources.

As he spoke, Wang Yannian sighed with emotion.

”When I was young, I too was solely focused on the Immortal Dao, believing that matters of emotion would only waste my cultivation time. Later, to continue the family line, I had no choice but to find a Dao companion. Several hundred years have passed, and that companion has long since returned to dust.”

He expressed his understanding of Li Chang’an’s choice.

But he told him that the only reason Li Chang’an thought this way was because he was still young.

One day, he would grow tired of the lonely years of cultivation and need a good partner to accompany him.

With that said, Wang Yannian transformed into a streak of rainbow light and departed.

Wang Qianling did not leave with him, remaining behind on Changqing Mountain.

She looked at Li Chang’an apologetically and said, ”Daoist Li, I already told the Ancestor that you wouldn’t agree to marry into the family, but he insisted on bringing it up with you. I’m truly sorry.”

”It’s alright. Elder Wang was only thinking of his family.”

Li Chang’an didn’t mind; they simply had different priorities.

In the conversation that followed, Li Chang’an learned that the Wang Family Ancestor’s past experiences were indeed very similar to his own.