Eternal Life by Daily Divination

"No wonder Daoist Li is unwilling to join the Purple Mist Sect," Wu Shuo said with a smile. "If I had a foundation like this, I’d probably be happy just being a Loose Cultivator too."

The others all nodded in agreement.

"It’s just a peaceful little corner, nothing special."

Li Chang’an smiled, then waved his hand, producing some fresh Spirit Fruits to offer his guests.

「A few days later.」

The group from the Purple Mist Sect departed.

Changqing Mountain returned to its usual tranquility.

Only then did Li Chang’an tell Mu Xiaoxiao what had happened to the Mu Family over the past few years.

He didn’t hide much, even telling her about his fake identity as Mu Yuanchen. After all, he had no intention of propping up the Mu Family forever.

Once Mu Xiaoxiao achieved Core Formation, the responsibility of supporting the Mu Family would naturally fall to her.

"So much has happened these past few years."

Mu Xiaoxiao sighed with melancholy. She had missed so much.

Fortunately, the Mu Family still existed and hadn’t been wiped out in the war between the Two Domains.

She didn’t return to the Mu Family immediately. Instead, she spent a month recuperating on Changqing Mountain, conditioning her Essence, Qi, and Spirit in preparation for her breakthrough to Core Formation.

「One month later.」

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power stirred, and a vast Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon manifested.

As was his custom, Li Chang’an activated the Concealing Array, masking the entire phenomenon.

In the Immortal City at the foot of Changqing Mountain, the many Cultivators there didn’t notice the slightest change.

’Mu Xiaoxiao has a profound foundation. Her attempt at Core Formation shouldn’t fail.’

Li Chang’an thought to himself, his gaze profound as he watched the Celestial Phenomenon.

Mu Xiaoxiao’s Cyan Wood Spirit Body inherently boosted her chances of successfully reaching Core Formation.

The exact percentage wasn’t clear; after all, Cultivators who possessed a Spirit Body were exceedingly rare.

However, based on records in various ancient texts, Li Chang’an estimated that the success rate granted by a Spirit Body should be over thirty percent.

On top of that, the Celestial Grade Technique Mu Xiaoxiao cultivated provided another ten percent chance of success.

She had also borrowed a High-quality Five Elements Golden Condensation Pill and a rare Core Formation Spiritual Object from Li Chang’an.

All in all, her chance of successfully forming a Core should be over eighty-five percent.

"All of you, watch closely. Take this opportunity to seriously comprehend the Core Formation process."

Li Chang’an instructed Luo Yunshu and the others beside him.

The ones watching this Core Formation process were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the various families at the foot of the mountain.

Luo Yunshu, Wang Lingjing, Xu Changqing, and others...

Among them, Li Chang’an had the highest hopes for Luo Yunshu, followed by Xu Changqing.

Xu Fugui was also watching from the sidelines, but he had long since lost his motivation to cultivate and was still stuck in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

He was now plump and round, with a ruddy complexion, and dressed in a magnificent brocade robe. He looked just like a wealthy lord from the Mortal Realm.

"Big Brother," Xu Fugui asked, "do you think Changqing truly has a chance at Core Formation?"

"That will depend on his own destiny."

Li Chang’an didn’t give a definite answer.

Xu Changqing had forty strands of Spirit Charm, just one shy of a Top Grade Spirit Root.

He had already switched to the Celestial Grade Wood Element Cultivation Method Li Chang’an had given him. Barring any accidents, reaching the Peak of Foundation Establishment wouldn’t be difficult for him.

When that time came, Li Chang’an would naturally lend him some Core Formation Treasures.

But whether he could succeed or not was still up to him.

「Five days later.」

Mu Xiaoxiao completed her Core Formation, successfully condensing a Superior True Pill.

A True Pill of this quality—the same as those of the three sect ancestors, Gu Qinghong, He Xiangfeng, and Xiong Yan—meant she had a promising future, with the potential to one day reach the Late Stage of Golden Core.

"Thank you for standing guard for me, Daoist Li!"

Mu Xiaoxiao said with sincere gratitude as she emerged from her seclusion.

She wore a green dress that complemented her delicate features and petite frame. The fragrance of Spirit Plants wafted from her, making her seem like a nature spirit born from the mountain’s flora.

Li Chang’an vaguely sensed a familiar aura about her.

’The Cyan Wood Spirit Body... This constitution seems to be related to the Ancient Wood Evergreen Technique I practice.’

"Daoist Mu, how much do you know about your Cyan Wood Spirit Body?"

"I don’t know much about it."

Mu Xiaoxiao was also puzzled about her own Spirit Body.

She had examined herself long ago but had never found anything out of the ordinary. It had always seemed like a normal constitution.

And yet, she definitely possessed a Spirit Body.

Li Chang’an asked again, "Now that you’ve formed your Golden Core, has your Spirit Body changed in any way?"

"There are no changes for now. If anything changes in the future, I will be sure to let you know."

After some more conversation, Mu Xiaoxiao left Changqing Mountain and headed straight for the Mu Clan Territory in Red Leaf Valley.

When she entered Red Leaf Valley exuding the aura of a Golden Core Master, the entire Mu Family erupted in celebration.

"The ancestors have blessed us! Our Mu Family has another Golden Core Master!"

The Patriarch, Mu Chengsong, was overcome with emotion, tears of joy streaming down his aged face.

Now, the Mu Family had two Golden Core Masters, both of them Superior True Pill Cultivators. Their future was brighter than ever.

Hearing this, Mu Xiaoxiao felt a wave of complicated emotions.

She was the only one in the entire Mu Family who knew that their other Golden Core Master was merely a Puppet Body controlled by Li Chang’an.

...

「One month later.」

Mu Xiaoxiao held her Core Formation Ceremony.

To thank Li Chang’an for saving her life, she gave him all the congratulatory gifts she received during the ceremony.

Naturally, Li Chang’an didn’t refuse.

After accepting the gifts, he didn’t stay for long. He hurried back to Changqing Mountain and once again set up the Concealing Array.

The reason was simple: the Ten Thousand Poison Gu in his sleeve was about to have a breakthrough.

Before long, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power stirred, forming a small spiritual vortex.

Having devoured a large number of Poison Dao Treasures, the Ten Thousand Poison Gu had a profound foundation and quickly broke through to the Middle Stage of Tier Three.

"Master, I’m hungry again."

It put on a pitiful display, crawling before Li Chang’an and rolling around several times to beg for food.

Li Chang’an glanced at its round, bulging belly. Without a word, he tossed out a Quasi-Tier Four Poison Dao Treasure.

The Ten Thousand Poison Gu was instantly overjoyed.

"Thank you, Master!"

It hugged the Treasure and vanished back into Li Chang’an’s sleeve in a flash.

Li Chang’an returned to his cave residence, sealed the entrance, and released Ye Sang’s soul.

"Daoist Ye, how have you been?"

"Li Chang’an, how do you possess a Venerable Soul Banner? Don’t tell me you’re a Demon Sect Cultivator too?"

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