Eternal Life by Daily Divination

"Something’s not right. The Poisonous Domain seems to have expanded."

Li Chang’an received a warning from his Ten Thousand Poison Gu.

Even though he was still at the entrance, wisps of Spirit Poison were already trying to corrode his body.

"Muyu, come stand by my side. Closer."

"Coming."

Jiang Muyu’s face lit up with joy as she trotted over, practically pressing herself against Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an gave her some poison-warding Elixir Pills and Treasures, instructing her on their use.

He then turned to ask Qi Lingshuang.

"Daoist Qi, I intend to head into that Poisonous Domain. Do you wish to come with us?"

"I..."

A flicker of hesitation crossed Qi Lingshuang’s eyes.

Before, she would have certainly refused, choosing to follow her own pre-planned route alone.

But after what happened on the First and Second Layers...

Qi Lingshuang had begun to suspect that Li Chang’an was far more than he seemed.

Her experiences on the First Layer could perhaps be explained away as a stroke of luck, but the situation on the Second Layer was definitely not a coincidence.

’Following Li Chang’an should lead to greater rewards.’

"Daoist Li, I will go with you."

Qi Lingshuang suppressed her internal conflict and made her decision.

And so, the trio transformed into three streaks of light, advancing through this world suffused with Spirit Poison.

Qi Jingyun and Qi Yuan were long gone.

「Approximately six hours later.」

Li Chang’an arrived at the Poisonous Domain.

Although he had the Ten Thousand Poison Gu, he wasn’t the least bit careless. He immediately raised a shield with his Spiritual Power, blocking all the surrounding Spirit Poison.

This method would drain his Magical Power rapidly, but it offered the greatest degree of safety.

Li Chang’an had plenty of Elixir Pills and didn’t mind the expenditure.

Beside him, Jiang Muyu and Qi Lingshuang did the same.

A moment later, the three of them flew into the Poisonous Domain together, spreading their Divine Senses to search the area.

Soon, Qi Lingshuang was pleasantly surprised to discover something.

Although this Poisonous Domain was dangerous, it concealed a large amount of Cyan Wood Dew.

In the following hours, she gathered more Cyan Wood Dew than she had in the previous three layers combined.

Jiang Muyu also had a bountiful harvest. She said with a wide smile, "Sister Lingshuang, I told you we can’t go wrong following the Young Master."

"Yes, following him has indeed been very rewarding."

Qi Lingshuang had to admit, her feelings complex.

’Li Chang’an is like a walking treasure magnet. His luck is so strong and his fortune so deep that he stumbles upon Treasures wherever he goes.’

’Just by being near him, it seems my own luck has improved considerably.’

Another half hour passed.

Suddenly, Li Chang’an’s outstretched Divine Sense swept over a flash of crimson.

’Found it!’

Elated, he immediately moved toward that area.

Before long, a Spirit Medicine appeared before his eyes. It was entirely crimson, translucent like crystal, with clearly visible veins, as if carved from red quartz.

It was the Tier Four Spirit Medicine, Phoenix Blood Grass!

This medicine was exceedingly rare.

According to legend, this type of Spirit Medicine could only grow in places where a Divine Phoenix had shed its blood.

Of course, the Phoenix was merely a creature of myth that no one had ever seen with their own eyes. The legend likely existed only to emphasize the rarity of the Phoenix Blood Grass.

Li Chang’an carefully plucked the Phoenix Blood Grass and sealed it within a Jade Box.

After doing so, he burrowed deep into the earth and searched carefully, but he found nothing that resembled Phoenix blood.

’Looks like I was overthinking it.’

Li Chang’an shook his head slightly and returned to the surface.

His objective for this trip was now complete.

Next, he focused on helping Jiang Muyu find Cyan Wood Dew.

Several more hours passed in the blink of an eye, and they unknowingly arrived at the central region of this realm.

Just then, a dark gleam of light suddenly flashed through the surrounding gray mist, heading straight for Li Chang’an.

"An ambush! Daoist Li, watch out!"

With her quick reflexes, Qi Lingshuang instantly appeared in front of Li Chang’an and unleashed a blast of Magical Power.

BANG!

The dark gleam of light suddenly exploded.

It turned into a large cloud of medicinal powder resembling incense ash, instantly enveloping the three of them.

All three of them detected Qi Jingyun’s aura within it.

"Qi Jingyun, are you looking to engage in Magical Combat with me here?"

"You misunderstand, Sister Lingshuang. I’m merely borrowing a bit of this realm’s power."

Qi Jingyun’s laughter echoed from a distance.

The moment her words fell, a series of buzzing noises suddenly erupted from the surroundings.

"Oh no, it’s Poisonous Insects!"

The color drained from Qi Lingshuang’s face.

She immediately used her Magical Power to blow away the scattered powder, but thousands upon thousands of Poisonous Insects had already swarmed them.

Among them were even the auras of many Tier Three Poisonous Insects.

Li Chang’an casually drew a speck of the powder toward him and quickly made an assessment.

"This is Thousand Poison Attraction. Once dispersed, it fuses with the surrounding environment and attracts a massive number of Poisonous Insects."

"Haha, you’re quite knowledgeable, Daoist Li. I wonder, do you have a way to counter it?"

Qi Jingyun’s laughter rang out again.

It was clear she didn’t believe for a second that Li Chang’an could counter the Thousand Poison Attraction.

And even if he could, it would be useless. The countless Poisonous Insects in the area had already locked onto the auras of Li Chang’an and his companions.

They were still far from the entrance to the Fifth Layer; it would be nearly impossible for them to fight their way through the endless swarms of Poisonous Insects.

In the end, they would most likely be forced to shatter their Tokens and forfeit the trial.

Qi Lingshuang’s expression turned grim as she, too, realized this likely outcome.

But if they forfeited the trial, the many clan elders of the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty would significantly lower their evaluation of Jiang Muyu.

"Muyu, I will clear a path for you. Before my Treasures run out, I will do my best to get you as close as possible to the entrance of the Fifth Layer."

Qi Lingshuang did not hesitate, making her decision instantly.

She would sacrifice her own success in the trial to give Jiang Muyu a better chance.

Jiang Muyu, however, looked at Li Chang’an and asked quietly, "Young Master, will that big fat bug of yours do the trick?"