Eternal Life by Daily Divination

According to Yao Tai, this world was filled with abandoned mines.

Li Chang’an had no intention of wasting his time in a single abandoned mine.

Besides, he also planned to target the Treasure Vaults of this world’s Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Influences.

Especially the Golden Core Influences.

The Golden Core Masters of this world spent their years collecting Fire Cloud Crystals for the Fire Cloud Divine Lord.

’Every Golden Core Master should have a fair number of Fire Cloud Crystals, but I must act cautiously so that Fire Cloud Divine Lord doesn’t notice.’

Li Chang’an didn’t plan to act just yet.

He prepared to live in this world for a while longer, to thoroughly understand and integrate into it before making his move.

Then, he reined in his thoughts and continued searching for Fire Cloud Crystals in the mine tunnel.

...

「At the same time.」

Deep within the Yao Clan Territory, in a secret chamber, the atmosphere was tense.

Because news of the Fire Cloud Crystal had leaked, the Yao Family was now being watched by numerous surrounding factions.

Even Foundation Establishment Powerhouses might come to plunder the Fire Cloud Crystal.

The Yao Clan disciple who had leaked the news had already been dealt with by Yao Tai.

The question now was how to handle the impending crisis.

"That Elder Li... is he really not here to seize our Yao Family’s Fire Cloud Crystal?"

"I don’t think so."

"We can’t let our guard down. We must prepare for the worst."

The entire Yao Family was undecided about this unfamiliar powerhouse, Li Chang’an.

They had no other options and didn’t dare ask Li Chang’an to leave, so they could only let him remain in Fire Rock City.

"Patriarch, is this secret chamber secure? Could our conversation be overheard by that Elder Li?"

"Rest assured, he can’t hear us."

Yao Tai was full of confidence, as he had used multiple methods to isolate the secret chamber from the outside world.

Little did they know that Li Chang’an could hear every word of their conversation clearly.

Of course, he couldn’t be bothered with the worries of such a minor family.

He heard one of the clan elders say, "That Elder Li must be here for the Fire Cloud Crystal. Otherwise, why would he go to that abandoned mine? I’m afraid that if he doesn’t find any more Fire Cloud Crystals, he’ll become dissatisfied and take it out on our Yao Family."

Yao Feng retorted, "Grandfather, Elder Li bestowed many Treasures upon me. He can’t be that kind of person."

"It’s hard to say!"

The clan elder shook his head, his expression grave.

Yao Yun patted Yao Feng’s shoulder and whispered, "Ah Feng, you’re too young. You don’t understand the treachery of the human heart. Elder Li seems to treat us well, but who knows what he’s really thinking?"

"Sis, Elder Li is definitely not someone who covets the Fire Cloud Crystal. Otherwise, why would he have returned it to us?"

Yao Feng said with conviction.

Due to his previous experience, he was full of reverence for Li Chang’an.

The young always worship the strong.

Hearing this, Li Chang’an gave a faint smile.

’He was indeed here for the Fire Cloud Crystal, but the amount they had was so small that it simply wasn’t worth his notice.’

’This boy has a simple heart. If no one guides him, I’m afraid he’ll suffer a lot in the future.’

Li Chang’an was accustomed to the complexities of the human heart and had a relatively good impression of such a straightforward young man.

He used his Tier Four Power of Divination to manipulate the threads of fate, simply arranging a few fortunate encounters for Yao Feng.

「About an hour later.」

He found another speck of Fire Cloud Crystal.

...

「At this moment.」

The Yao Family had already decided on a countermeasure.

They would still offer the Fire Cloud Crystal to the Bilian Divine King in exchange for her protection.

Of course, they all decided to keep it a secret from Li Chang’an, worried that he would seize the Fire Cloud Crystal.

This time, the Yao Family didn’t send someone to find the Bilian Divine King but contacted her through a special channel instead.

The next day, an aura at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment descended upon Fire Rock City.

The newcomer was a Female Cultivator wearing a long, jade-green dress. She had a graceful figure, delicate features, and stood atop a jade-green lotus Treasure.

It was none other than the Bilian Divine King!

Upon seeing her, all the Yao Clan Members breathed a sigh of relief.

’Elder Bilian is a Middle Tier Divine King, while that Elder Li is only an Initial Tier Divine King.’

’With Elder Bilian’s protection, we no longer need to worry.’

The Yao Clan Members all went out to greet her, welcoming the Bilian Divine King into the Yao Family’s main hall.

Soon, Yao Tai presented the speck of Fire Cloud Crystal.

The Bilian Divine King looked at it, a satisfied expression on her face, and nodded slightly.

"Not bad. It is indeed a Fire Cloud Crystal. Where did you get it?"

"Elder Bilian, this speck of Fire Cloud Crystal was discovered by a member of my Yao Clan in an abandoned mine, but..."

"But what?"

"In that abandoned mine, there is another Elder also searching for Fire Cloud Crystals."

"Oh?"

The Bilian Divine King seemed a bit surprised.

"There’s another Divine King here? Lead the way!"

"Yes, Elder. Please follow me."

With a respectful expression, Yao Tai led the way for the Bilian Divine King, bringing her to the front of the abandoned mine.

The Bilian Divine King glanced into the depths of the mine tunnel and sensed the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment aura that Li Chang’an was deliberately maintaining.

She turned to Yao Tai and said, "I’m going in to meet that Daoist. You wait out here."

Yao Tai said hastily, "Elder, many factions have threatened my Yao Family before, demanding we hand over the Fire Cloud Crystal."

"Rest assured. With me here, there is nothing to worry about!"

With that, the Bilian Divine King transformed into a streak of light and entered the mine tunnel.

「In the blink of an eye.」

She appeared before Li Chang’an.

"I am Tang Bilian. This Daoist seems unfamiliar. May I ask your name?"

"My surname is Li."

Li Chang’an replied casually.

Tang Bilian sized him up for a moment and, confirming that he was indeed at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, her expression relaxed slightly.

She released her Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment aura and said bluntly, "Daoist Li, the Yao Family has long since submitted to me. This abandoned mine is therefore my property. Please leave."

"Your property?"

"That’s right!"

Tang Bilian’s attitude was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

Li Chang’an let out a faint smile. "The Daoists outside might not agree."

"What Daoists outside? Daoist Li, are you trying to stall for time?"