The Quest for Immortality

”There are men in the Hundred Flower Valley...”

The originally icy expression of the woman gradually became shrouded in frost.

Despite appearing like a delicately crafted little junior sister.

But to a cultivator of such high realm like her, who had studied the Heavenly Secret Calculation, the distinction between Yin and Yang, male and female energies couldn’t be hidden.

The woman extended her pale, slender palm, intending to immediately seize the little brat disguised as a girl infiltrating the Hundred Flower Valley, but in the next moment, she suddenly paused.

Amidst the vibrant energies of the female disciples. .

Mo Hua’s aura of cause and effect was pure white like clouds in the sky, clear like a spring of water, and even...

Had a hint of familiarity.

Familiar?

The woman’s expression seemed momentarily wistful.

In her wistfulness, there was a hint of pain.

She pondered for a moment, then slowly lowered her palm, her bright, flower-like eyes tightly fixed on Mo Hua.

”I must see what this little brat is planning by infiltrating my Hundred Flower Valley...”

...

On the mountain path, Mo Hua suddenly felt something and couldn’t help but look up at the sky, then glance around.

Hua Qianqian noticed Mo Hua’s unusual behavior and looked puzzled, ”What’s wrong?”

Mo Hua surveyed the surroundings, his brow lightly furrowing.

He had a persistent feeling of a cool gaze fixed on him.

But upon closer inspection, he found nothing unusual.

”Discovered?”

Mo Hua’s heart skipped.

After pondering, he felt something was off. If truly discovered, it must be by a great cultivator or True Man in the Hundred Flower Valley. If they found him, they would surely subdue him on the spot and hold him accountable.

They wouldn’t just ignore him.

So, it was an illusion?

Mo Hua was unsure, so he said, ”Senior Sister, let’s hurry. The sooner we go, the sooner we return.”

If discovered, it would be a big problem.

Not only would he lose face as the Taixu Gate’s ”Junior Brother,” but Senior Sister Qianqian and Senior Sister Murong would also be implicated.

Hua Qianqian understood the stakes and nodded.

”Alright.”

Then the two quickened their pace.

The Hundred Flower Valley, true to its name, bloomed like a tapestry.

Alongside the mountain path, in the pavilions and yards, from the top to the bottom of the buildings, everywhere was planted with flowers in various colors, vibrant red, rosy pink, pale yellow, lush green, refined white, all competing for beauty.

The air was filled with floral fragrance, cosmetics, and the rich scent of pills.

However, Mo Hua had ”sneaked in” and had urgent matters, lacking the leisure to enjoy the scenery.

He followed Hua Qianqian, hand in hand, matching her steps.

Passing flowerbeds, flower gardens, flower buildings, flower mountains, and seas, after an unknown amount of time, they arrived at a disciple’s residence ahead.

The shape of the residence was also related to flowers.

From the outside, the whole building resembled a magnificent flower.

Inside the residence, the paths lined with blooming flowers, walls, floors, tables, chairs, and screens within were either adorned with intricate floral carvings or painted with colored patterns.

The disciples’ residence was crowded, all beautiful female disciples with unique charm.

Hua Qianqian greeted a few familiar female disciples, then, without waiting for them to speak, hurriedly pulled Mo Hua upstairs.

Reaching a secluded spot, with no one around, Hua Qianqian instructed Mo Hua:

”This is the female disciples’ residence, don’t look around!”

”Don’t take anything.”

”If some sisters approach you for conversation, ignore them. If they try to take advantage of you, you must protect yourself and not suffer any losses!”

Mo Hua slowly nodded.

The first part he understood.

This is a female disciples’ residence; looking around is impolite.

The latter part puzzled him.

Being taken advantage of?

Protect oneself?

This is the Hundred Flower Valley; who would take advantage of him?

Reluctant to ask, he kept his head down, closely following Hua Qianqian, his gaze on his toes, trying not to look around to avoid seeing anything impolite.

Thus, unbeknownst to him, after some time, Hua Qianqian’s voice reached his ears:

”We’re there.”

Mo Hua slightly raised his head and saw it was indeed quieter, and in the distance, lay a residence marked with scorch marks.

Hua Qianqian sighed, ”Because Sister Jin Er burned herself alive, nearby disciples have all moved away, making this place safe, with no others around.”

Mo Hua slightly exhaled, relaxing somewhat.

Now, he focused his gaze on the scorched, distant residence.

Sister Ye Jin met a tragic end in self-immolation inside.

The doors were tightly closed, yet icy Yin Qi seeped through the cracks.

Despite the sunny morning, Hua Qianqian felt a chill.

Mo Hua whispered, ”Let’s take a look.”

Hua Qianqian nodded.

This time, Mo Hua led, Hua Qianqian unconsciously followed behind, finding unexpected reassurance in his presence. .

The corridor was eerily silent.

The two approached step by step, fortunately without any abnormal occurrences.

Upon reaching the closed door, Mo Hua noticed it was sealed by a formation.

”It’s sealed by a formation...” Hua Qianqian remarked.

”No problem, it’s just a second-grade array.” Mo Hua said casually.

Simply... a second-grade array...

Hua Qianqian’s expression momentarily froze, inadvertently realizing Mo Hua had already unlocked the formation, her gaze naturally startled.

”So fast...”

Years apart, Junior Brother Mo’s mastery of formations seemed to have improved...

Hua Qianqian couldn’t help but glance at Mo Hua more.

With the formation unlocked, Mo Hua prepared to open the door, but before doing so, he remembered something, turning to Hua Qianqian: