Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

Chapter 887: Chapter 390: Toyed in the Palm (3)

Li An’s voice was trembling.

Yet he managed to support himself.

Outside the valley, Cen Qianlian said nothing, while the other disciples had cold expressions on their faces. Zhao Yulu opened her mouth but didn’t speak.

Her heart... was quite complex.

She hadn’t expected Li An to be so loyal, willing to give up his life to protect Gu Xuening? This person is indeed a man of loyalty.

What a pity.

This thought flashed through her mind quickly; to her, Li An was just a stepping stone, destined to be dead sooner or later.

Li An persisted for less than a moment before he spit out a mouthful of fresh blood, unable to maintain the Array. He instantly fell, and without anyone to sustain it, the Array extinguished more than half immediately.

"Kid, I’ll let you know that provoking a Golden Core is a capital crime!"

Cen Qianlian, without hesitation, reached his large hand directly towards Li An!

At this moment, Li An had no defense left; he could only sigh and then raise his eyes, staring at Cen Qianlian without an ounce of fear!

Just as he was about to be killed by Cen Qianlian, at that moment, a beam of Immortal Light suddenly emitted from within the valley and fell on Li An, unexpectedly blocking Cen Qianlian’s strike.

"Elder Cen, why resort to violence against a junior."

Gu Xuening’s voice had already sounded, and in the next instant, she was in the middle of the scene.

Cen Qianlian’s brow cooled down as he said, "Valley Master Gu, you’ve finally come out."

"The materials given by your Three Elements Valley have problems, and the disciples even dare to be disrespectful, daring to provoke a Golden Immortal. How do you explain these things?"

Gu Xuening waved her hand, and the medicine bottle was already in her hand. She said indifferently, "Did Elder Cen really refine this Pill?"

Cen Qianlian said, "What do you mean?"

"I don’t believe it."

Gu Xuening said calmly, "Elder Cen is the strongest Immortal Alchemist within our Qingyuan Mountain. If the materials sent truly had problems, yet went through your hands without examination and were refined into Pills... no one would believe this if it were told."

Cen Qianlian was rendered speechless; this... he had thought of long ago.

If there was a problem in alchemy, it left the alchemist’s reputation in tatters.

Even if it were the materials’ issues, shouldn’t you, as an alchemist, refine the drugs carefully? Drugs passed through your hands but weren’t identified...

However, this incident involved numerous geniuses and would attract the attention of high-ranking officials. Compared to carrying the crime of poisoning the sect’s talents, he would rather let others question his skills.

Left with no choice.

"So, I guess these materials were probably for Elder Cen’s disciples to practice with, right? Just some affection turned into mishap, trying to stand up for your disciple?"

Gu Xuening smiled slightly and said, "Of course, I’m not denying that our Three Elements Valley certainly has no problems."

After saying these two sentences, she didn’t continue to delve into the division of responsibility but turned to look at all the geniuses, saying, "This incident has caused a bit of trouble for you all, but it’s not irreversible. In that case, we’ll offer another seven Celestial Immortal Pills, ask Elder Cen to refine them into Pills, and nourish your Dao bodies? Additionally, our Three Elements Valley is willing to give you another batch of Celestial Immortal Pills."

"However, let’s pretend this incident never happened, shall we?"

With these words, the faces of several geniuses showed joy!

Celestial Immortal Pills are quite precious for people at their stage.

"This... works..."

"Indeed!"

They all nodded.

Even Cen Qianlian, whose anger soared just now, couldn’t help but be startled at this moment. Gu Xuening’s handling... is indeed a win-win.

This woman is extraordinary!

However, since she’s willing to be the scapegoat and offered substantial compensation, he naturally should go along with it.

After all, if things really escalate, his reputation would be damaged in the end.

"In that case, I agree."

At once, he also spoke and then looked at Li An, saying, "But this person..."

"This person is my first disciple. If Elder Cen wants to pursue him, then perhaps it’s better to ask the Mountain Master for a judgment."

Gu Xuening spoke coldly.

Cen Qianlian chuckled and said, "Having such a disciple indeed is a fortunate thing! Forget it, forget it!"

The matter is resolved perfectly.

"Valley Master Gu,"

Yet Zhao Yulu stepped forward individually, smiling, "I don’t want the Celestial Immortal Pill; I want something else. Can Valley Master approve?"

Gu Xuening pondered and said, "Speak."

Zhao Yulu said, "How about we talk in private?"

Gu Xuening gave her a calm glance and said, "Follow me."

...

Soon after.

Cen Qianlian and his group left Three Elements Valley.

Li An took the Pill given by Gu Xuening, his breath slowly recovering, and Gu Xuening came to visit.

"Master..."

Li An tried to get up and salute, but Gu Xuening said, "Just lie down, no need for formalities."

"How are you feeling?"

Li An felt that her words contained significantly more intimacy!

"Much better, I won’t die..." Li An smiled.

"You were somewhat reckless after all." Gu Xuening shook her head.

"The disciple is indebted to Master’s great favor to have today... this life belongs to Master; even in death, there are no regrets!"

Li An bowed his head.

Gu Xuening’s eyes couldn’t help showing a touch of appreciation and relief, saying, "Rest well, in a few days, I’ll take you to a place."

Li An nodded excitedly and then added, "Master, what did Zhao Yulu ask you for, could it be an extravagant demand?"

Gu Xuening said, "She asked me for a Cultivation Technique, and I copied it for her, it’s nothing important, don’t worry."

Gu Xuening left, and Li An began to ponder.

This incident... was orchestrated by him.

Gu Xuening was not very trusting of him...

Therefore, Li An needed an incident to prove himself and elevate his status in her heart.

He revealed Gu Xuening’s situation to Zhao Yulu, confident that Zhao Yulu would cause something to approach Gu Xuening.

Li An then stepped forward, winning favor.

Now, everything is going smoothly.

Zhao Yulu was just a tool for Li An!

However, he didn’t understand why Zhao Yulu asked Gu Xuening for a Cultivation Technique?

It didn’t make sense; why go to such lengths for a regular Cultivation Technique?

... She probably just wanted something directly from Gu Xuening.

With such an item, she might be able to perform some Secret Technique to track Gu Xuening!?

Li An already had a guess in his heart...

...

Good night.

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