Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Meanwhile, Wang Qianling looked Li Chang’an over once more, a new level of seriousness in her eyes.

Li Chang’an, in turn, discreetly activated his Stone Eye Treasure to inspect the Wang Family Saintess.

Using the Stone Eye to investigate others had become a habit for him, though most of the time, it revealed nothing.

But this time.

He was surprised to find her shrouded in a faint, unsettlingly cold aura.

The source of this aura was a ring on her left hand.

’Strange. Could Wang Qianling be a Demon Cultivator too?’

Li Chang’an was instantly on alert.

Focusing his senses, he faintly detected a trace of malice.

He then secretly used his Tier Four Divination Skill to perform a Divination on Wang Qianling. He discovered that her future was dim and suffused with blood, indicating a high risk of death.

Within that bloody haze, a sinister, menacing shadow flickered in and out of view.

’This woman isn’t a Demon Cultivator. She’s just been latched onto by something full of malice.’

Li Chang’an reached his conclusion.

He gave the ring a subtle, thoughtful glance.

Before long, the two moved on to other topics.

During their conversation, Li Chang’an conveniently brought up his need for a Tier Four Array-Breaking Treasure.

"An Array-Breaking Treasure?"

With a flash of Spiritual Light, a dull, completely withered Spirit Flower appeared in Wang Qianling’s hand.

The moment the flower appeared, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power showed faint signs of dissipating.

It was none other than the Withered Spirit Flower!

"Daoist Li, this can indeed break a Tier Four Array. However, I need another Tier Four Treasure called Soul Nourishing Jade. Do you happen to have any?"

"Soul Nourishing Jade..."

Li Chang’an shook his head slightly.

That jade is incredibly beneficial for the soul, but it’s also extremely rare.

He had only ever heard of it, never seen it himself.

"Daoist Wang, besides the Soul Nourishing Jade, are there any other Treasures you might need?"

Unwilling to give up, Li Chang’an asked again.

Wang Qianling immediately listed over a dozen Tier Four Treasures, all of which were beneficial to the soul.

These Treasures.

Li Chang’an had none of them.

He could only state that he would try to find a way to acquire one of them and asked if Wang Qianling would hold the Withered Spirit Flower for him.

"Don’t worry, Daoist Li," Wang Qianling said with a smile. "This Withered Spirit Flower has been with me for several years, and you’re the first person to ask for it."

Hearing this, Li Chang’an felt a sense of relief.

’Good. No competition!’

However, he was worried that some misfortune might befall Wang Qianling.

’The bloody aura around her is thick. It would be a problem if something happened to her before our trade.’

With this in mind, Li Chang’an offered a subtle warning.

"Daoist Wang, that ring on your hand seems a bit strange. I can sense a faint, cold aura from it."

"Oh? Your Spiritual Sense is quite sharp, Daoist Li."

The surprise in Wang Qianling’s beautiful eyes deepened.

Li Chang’an nodded. "I was born with a keen perception. I can sense many auras that others cannot."

"I see."

"The ring seems ominous to me. You should be careful, Daoist Wang."

"Don’t worry, Daoist Li. This faint, cold aura is normal."

Wang Qianling replied with a light laugh, her eyes sparkling.

She didn’t explain the reason why.

Li Chang’an didn’t press the matter and let the topic drop.

...

「That night.」

The small trade gathering came to an end.

Li Chang’an had managed to trade for a number of Treasures for Body Refinement and Spirit Plant cultivation.

He bid farewell to the others, transformed into a streak of light, and left the Flying Ship, heading back to Changqing Mountain.

Wang Qianling watched him depart and smiled. "Daoist Li is quite an interesting person."

She then turned and returned to her room on the Flying Ship.

She gently pressed the ring.

A moment later, a ghostly light flew out of the ring and landed before her, coalescing into the soul of a benevolent-looking old woman.

A reverent expression appeared on Wang Qianling’s lovely face.

"Granny Medicine, someone unexpectedly sensed your aura today."

"I know. It was that young man, Li Chang’an."

Granny Medicine’s expression was gentle and kind. Her aged face was full of warmth as she gazed lovingly at Wang Qianling.

"That young man’s Spiritual Sense is indeed quite sharp. He likely mistook me for someone malicious, which is why he warned you."

"You’re not malicious at all, Granny Medicine," Wang Qianling said with a bright smile.

Her voice was gentle, and her words were filled with absolute trust.

No one in the outside world knew that she had a special master: the very same Granny Medicine who stood before her.

「Many years ago.」

When she was still a young girl, she had stumbled upon a ring containing the remnant soul of Granny Medicine.

Granny Medicine possessed astounding knowledge and vast cultivation experience. Moreover, she was a powerful Alchemist who had taught Wang Qianling the Skills of devouring Heaven and Earth Anomalous Fire and practicing Alchemy.

Thanks to Granny Medicine’s guidance, she had distinguished herself among the many Celestial Prides of the Wang Family.

She had even defeated the Wang Family’s genius with the rare Spirit Body!

"Qian Ling, cultivate diligently and reach Nascent Soul Formation as soon as you can. My time is running out."

Granny Medicine sighed softly.

At these words, Wang Qianling’s eyes reddened, and her lovely face filled with sorrow.

"Don’t worry, Granny Medicine. I will definitely find a Treasure to nourish your soul."

"Silly child, such Treasures are far too expensive. You mustn’t waste your cultivation resources on my account."

Granny Medicine gently stroked Wang Qianling’s head, her voice exceptionally gentle.

However, an imperceptible flicker of greed flashed through her eyes.

It was as if she were looking at a delectable dish of Spiritual Cuisine.

...

「Meanwhile.」

Back on Changqing Mountain, inside the cave residence.

Li Chang’an was holding an ancient tome and telling a story to Song Yu’Er.

"It is said that a long time ago, someone happened upon a Treasure that contained the remnant soul of an ancient, powerful expert. This person, who was originally unknown, rose to prominence under the guidance of the expert’s soul..."

Upon hearing this, Song Yu’Er asked curiously.

"Why would the powerful expert teach him? If I were that expert, I’d just possess his body and live a new life."

"Hm, that’s not a bad idea."

Li Chang’an nodded slightly.

’If it were me, I might do the same.’

At that moment, he suddenly thought of Wang Qianling’s ring, and a flash of understanding dawned on him.

A moment later, he put down the ancient tome and pulled Song Yu’Er before him.

"Yu’Er, let’s see how much progress you’ve made over the years."