Eternal Life by Daily Divination

"You have shown me a great kindness, and I have nothing with which to repay you. The materials of this Armor are exceptional. Please, accept it."

Just as the divination had shown, she offered the Armor as repayment.

Naturally, Li Chang’an didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted it on the spot.

After this,

Xue Qiansi requested to recuperate on Changqing Mountain for a few days.

Once she was fully recovered, she would leave this place and not bring any trouble to Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an did not refuse.

After all,

The divination had indicated good fortune.

This meant that sheltering this person wouldn’t lead to too many problems.

...

「In the following days.」

Li Chang’an had been refining the Armor.

In the end, he successfully separated the other Artifact Refining Materials, leaving only a fist-sized piece of Celestial Net Gold.

"Success at last!"

Li Chang’an let out a long sigh of relief.

’A piece of Celestial Net Gold this large should be enough to trade for a Spirit Cloud Fruit from Zi Xia True Monarch.’

He informed Zi Xi of this and went to the courtyard to wait for her arrival.

Xue Qiansi had more or less recovered.

She stood not far away, sensing the peace and serenity of the entire Changqing Mountain, a trace of envy appearing in her eyes.

Just then,

A Purple Flying Ship tore across the sky, arriving over Changqing Mountain in an instant.

Xue Qiansi’s expression changed drastically. She instantly vanished from her spot, returning to her cave residence and sealing off her entire aura.

"Huh?"

Li Chang’an was a bit surprised.

’Could it be that this woman has a grudge against the Purple Mist Sect?’

He showed no sign of anything unusual, walked forward, and handed the Celestial Net Gold to Zi Xi.

"Saintess, this is the Celestial Net Gold that Zi Xia True Monarch requested. I wish to trade it for a Spirit Cloud Fruit."

"Daoist Li, you truly surprise me. To think you could obtain such a Treasure."

A strange light flashed in Zi Xi’s beautiful eyes as she put away the Celestial Net Gold.

’Even I would have a hard time acquiring such a Treasure. Li Chang’an stays on Changqing Mountain all day, never going out to seek opportunities. How could he obtain a Tier Four Treasure Material like this?’

Just as she was thinking this,

Mu Hongyu’s voice suddenly rang out from the Flying Ship.

"Daoist Li, there is the aura of a Demon Cultivator on your Changqing Mountain."

"Demon Cultivator?"

Li Chang’an looked at Mu Hongyu, his face filled with doubt.

"Daoist Mu, what is the meaning of this?"

"Daoist Li, did you happen to save a Cultivator named Xue Qiansi? If I’m not mistaken, this Celestial Net Gold of yours was refined from her Armor."

With a flicker, Mu Hongyu appeared on Changqing Mountain.

Her aura was formidable, and her head of red hair seemed to be ablaze, making the entirety of Changqing Mountain feel a bit hotter.

"Daoist Li, that Xue Qiansi comes from a vassal Golden Core Sect of my Vermilion Bird Sect, the Boundless Sword Sect."

Mu Hongyu’s eyes were sharp as she spoke of Xue Qiansi’s origins, her gaze simultaneously sweeping across all of Changqing Mountain.

According to her,

Xue Qiansi was originally a Sword Dao genius of the Righteous Dao.

But in her pursuit of more extreme power, she colluded with the Demonic path and secretly massacred numerous Righteous Sects in Yuan Country.

Later, this matter was discovered by her master.

She was reprimanded, but it bred resentment in her heart. In a fit of rage, she actually killed the master who had personally raised her and even massacred the entire Boundless Sword Sect.

After that, she dropped all pretense and completely became a Demon Cultivator!

The reason Mu Hongyu came to Zhao Country was not only to assist the Purple Mist Sect but also to hunt down Xue Qiansi.

"The Sect’s Treasure of the Boundless Sword Sect was the Quasi-Tier Four Magical Artifact, the Celestial Net Armor."

As she spoke, Mu Hongyu’s gaze fell upon the cave residence where Xue Qiansi was hiding.

She did not attack directly.

This place was, after all, Changqing Mountain, Li Chang’an’s domain.

If she attacked directly, it would be a slap in the face to Li Chang’an, and it would inevitably sour their relationship.

She said to Li Chang’an, "Daoist Li, that Xue Qiansi is vicious and cruel. There’s no telling how many have died by her hand. Would you allow me to apprehend her?"

"Could there be some misunderstanding in this matter?"

Li Chang’an frowned. ’If I really saved a malicious Demon Cultivator, the divination shouldn’t have shown an auspicious result.’

"There’s absolutely no misunderstanding!"

Mu Hongyu was completely certain, a hint of killing intent surfacing in her eyes.

Zi Xi was clearly aware of the matter.

She secretly sent a Sound Transmission: "Daoist Li, was this Celestial Net Gold of yours truly refined from that Celestial Net Armor?"

"That’s right."

Li Chang’an did not hide it.

After receiving his answer, Zi Xi gave the cave residence a meaningful look and asked no more questions.

She sent a Sound Transmission to Mu Hongyu: "Daoist Mu, the ruins in that Ancient Ruins Secret Realm are of great importance. We can’t waste time on a single Demon Cultivator. After we’re done with the ruins, I will help you kill her. What do you think?"

"Fine. We’ll do as Daoist Zi says."

Mu Hongyu could tell that Zi Xi was clearly helping Li Chang’an.

If she disagreed, she was afraid it would only make the situation tense.

Left with no alternative,

she could only return to the Flying Ship with Zi Xi.

Before leaving, her voice rang out over Changqing Mountain.

"Daoist Li, Xue Qiansi may be beautiful, but she has the heart of a viper. You absolutely must not trust her. I have said all I will say!"

The moment her voice fell, the Flying Ship transformed into a streak of light and vanished over the horizon.

Li Chang’an had a strange look in his eyes as he glanced at the spot where the Flying Ship had disappeared.

’Could Mu Hongyu think I’m lusting after Xue Qiansi’s beauty?’

Just as he was thinking this,

The gate to the cave residence opened.

Xue Qiansi walked out, her pretty face filled with apology.

"Daoist Li, I’m so sorry for causing trouble for you."

"It’s fine. It’s not a big deal."

Li Chang’an was unconcerned.

He asked, "Daoist Xue, did you really kill your master and slaughter your entire Sect?"

"It’s a very complicated matter. Forgive me, but I cannot tell you."

Xue Qiansi bit her red lip, a hint of conflict flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"Daoist Li, please rest assured. Once I’ve fulfilled my master’s last wish, I will go find Mu Hongyu and explain everything. I will absolutely not let this affect your reputation."

"Mm, do as you please."

Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, Li Chang’an couldn’t be bothered to ask again.

He returned to his cave residence and continued his cultivation.