Eternal Life by Daily Divination

’White Tiger True Monarch?’

He had no grievances or enmity with this True Monarch; he’d never even met the man.

’Why would he suddenly make a move against me?’

Li Chang’an immediately thought of Cui Baihong, the White Tiger Saint Child. That man was the White Tiger True Monarch’s disciple.

’Could it be that because of the Curse Master incident, he’s convinced I possess some great opportunity and asked his master to intervene?’

After a moment’s thought, he had a pretty good idea of what Cui Baihong was thinking.

Huang Sha True Monarch, bound by his agreement with Jiang Xuanyuan, could not personally act against Li Chang’an.

But the White Tiger True Monarch had no such restriction!

’This is going to be trouble.’

Without a moment’s hesitation, Li Chang’an collected Song Yu’Er, who was cultivating in a nearby cave-dwelling, and called for Jiang Muyu to leave Changqing Mountain with him.

Although the Array on Changqing Mountain was decent, it couldn’t possibly stop a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

His opponent wouldn’t need any Array-Breaking Techniques or Treasures.

Relying purely on his Nascent Soul Power, he could shatter the Array with brute force and storm Changqing Mountain!

Jiang Muyu asked, "Young Master, what’s happened? Is Huang Sha True Monarch making a move again?"

"It’s not Huang Sha True Monarch this time. It’s White Tiger True Monarch."

Li Chang’an briefly explained the situation.

After hearing this, Jiang Muyu’s pretty face filled with worry, and she immediately prepared to contact her father, Jiang Xuanyuan.

But Li Chang’an stopped her.

Jiang Xuanyuan was still in a standoff with the Wang Family’s Nascent Soul Cultivator and couldn’t afford to be distracted.

Li Chang’an had just performed a quick divination and calculated that the solution to this crisis lay with the Purple Mist Sect in the Central Domain.

’Looks like I’ll have to ask Zi Xia True Monarch to intervene. It just so happens that the Purple Mist Sect and the White Tiger Sect are enemies.’

He immediately took out a purple Communication Jade Pendant.

Zi Xi had given it to him so the two could stay in touch.

"Saintess, a friend of mine told me that the White Tiger Sect’s Saint Child, Cui Baihong, has asked his master, White Tiger True Monarch, to act against me. My strength is still lacking, and I am no match for a True Monarch. Could I trouble Zi Xia True Monarch to help resolve this matter?"

He gripped the Jade Pendant tightly and sent his Sound Transmission into it.

Before long, the Jade Pendant grew slightly warm, and Zi Xi’s somewhat surprised voice sounded from it.

"Daoist Li, when did you come into conflict with the White Tiger Lineage?"

"I’m a bit confused about it myself. I just ask that you believe me, Saintess."

"Alright!"

Zi Xi told Li Chang’an to leave Changqing Mountain for now. She would inform him of the outcome once the matter was concluded.

Li Chang’an was already far from Changqing Mountain.

He even put Jiang Muyu into his Spirit Beast Bag, entered the Borrowed State alone, and pushed his Escape Technique to its absolute limit.

Not long after, he reached the depths of the Black Dragon Mountain Range.

He used the Demon Qi of the Black Dragon Mountain Range to conceal his own aura.

Unless someone was willing to turn the entire Black Dragon Mountain Range upside down, it would be impossible to find him!

Back on Changqing Mountain, he had left behind a Blood-Dripping Incarnation.

About ten hours later, a powerful aura carrying an indescribable pressure appeared over Changqing Mountain.

It was White Tiger True Monarch!

Just as he was about to strike, a figure in purple appeared before him.

"Daoist White Tiger, you’ve overstepped your bounds."

The newcomer wore a purple dress, her face veiled by a thin layer of gauze. Her aura was somewhat similar to Zi Xi’s, but her strength far surpassed the Saintess’s, and she was similarly wreathed in Nascent Soul Magical Power.

Zi Xia True Monarch!

Seeing her arrival, White Tiger True Monarch knew his plan had failed.

He chuckled. "I heard a junior named Li Chang’an here possessed a great opportunity, so I came to have a look. I didn’t expect to draw out Daoist Zi Xia. It seems that opportunity of his came from you."

White Tiger True Monarch’s operation had been extremely covert; only he and his disciple, Cui Baihong, knew of it.

It was impossible for anyone to have tipped off Zi Xia True Monarch.

And yet, Zi Xia True Monarch had come.

Because of this, he came to a conclusion.

Zi Xia True Monarch was already here, and she had a close relationship with Li Chang’an of Changqing Mountain.

It wouldn’t be difficult for a Nascent Soul True Monarch, if they spared no expense, to cultivate someone with a Low Grade Spirit Root into a Core Formation Cultivator.

Zi Xia True Monarch offered no explanation, simply saying flatly, "Daoist White Tiger, are you not leaving? Or do you wish to have a bout with me?"

"Daoist Zi Xia, you misunderstand. I’ll be leaving right now!"

With that, White Tiger True Monarch lingered no longer, vanishing over the horizon in a flash.

This area was under the jurisdiction of the Purple Mist Sect. He worried that Zi Xia True Monarch might have made preparations here and was unwilling to start a fight so rashly.

And just like that, the crisis was averted.

Zi Xia True Monarch glanced down at Changqing Mountain but didn’t descend. In the blink of an eye, she vanished from the spot.

She had no interest in Li Chang’an’s opportunity; she had acted this time only because of a prior promise.

Now, the karma between them was settled.

Barring any accidents, their paths would likely never cross again in this lifetime.

Not long after, Zi Xi arrived.

"Daoist Li, the matter is settled. White Tiger True Monarch shouldn’t be back again."

"Thank you, Saintess. And please, thank Elder Zi Xia on my behalf."

Li Chang’an’s Blood-Dripping Incarnation appeared and took out some Spirit Tea to serve Zi Xi.

After some conversation, Zi Xi accepted some Elixir Pills and prepared to leave.

Before she left, she warned Li Chang’an, "Daoist Li, that Xue Qiansi is a notorious Demon Cultivator in Yuan Country, hunted by all. Her intentions are crooked, and she most likely has designs on you. You must not be deceived by her appearance."

Hearing this, Li Chang’an was momentarily speechless.

’Does Zi Xi also think I’m just lusting after Xue Qiansi’s beauty?’

Xue Qiansi’s looks were indeed outstanding. With bright eyes, pearly teeth, skin whiter than snow, and a graceful figure, she was a rare, peerless beauty.

But in Li Chang’an’s eyes, she was nothing more than a painted skeleton.

After Zi Xi left, Xue Qiansi emerged from her cave-dwelling.

"Daoist Li, my injuries have fully healed, and my Essence, Qi, and Spirit are completely restored. If I remain on Changqing Mountain, I will only bring you more trouble."

She said her farewells with an apologetic expression.

Li Chang’an did not ask her to stay.

A moment later, Xue Qiansi transformed into a streak of light and disappeared over the horizon.

「For the next few months.」

Li Chang’an’s true self did not return to Changqing Mountain, cultivating instead within the Zhou Clan Territory.