Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Li Chang’an focused intently, carefully controlling several masses of medicinal liquid as they merged.

Before long, a rich Pill Fragrance wafted from the Pill Furnace.

Inside the Pill Furnace, three Elixir Pills bobbed up and down, gradually becoming perfectly round and flawless.

A moment later, Li Chang’an raised his hand and beckoned.

"Come!"

All three Elixir Pills flew out and landed in his hand.

Upon closer inspection, each Elixir Pill was a solid gold color, looking as if it had been cast from the precious metal. Its surface was covered in swirling, cloud-like patterns that shimmered with a brilliant light, and it exuded a tempting Pill Fragrance.

These were none other than the Earth Cloud Yellow Sand Pills!

This Elixir Pill was greatly beneficial to both Cultivators with an Earth Spirit Root and Earth Element Demon Beasts.

Dahuang, who stood to the side, had eyes that lit up, and he couldn’t stop drooling.

"Master, when are we going to deal with that Gu Yunqi?"

"There’s no rush. Gu Yunqi is still searching for Treasure in those ruins; he won’t be leaving for the time being."

Li Chang’an pinched his fingers together, making a quick divination.

In a few more months, he would have the right opportunity to make his move.

He had already waited for so many years; he didn’t mind waiting a few more months.

This concerned the final key to the Ancient Wood Cave Mansion.

’I must be extremely cautious!’

...

Time is meaningless in cultivation. In the blink of an eye, five months had passed.

During this time, Li Chang’an had been keeping an eye on news from various regions.

He wanted to know where that mad Emperor of Great Jin had gone after he left.

However, that senior seemed to have vanished into thin air, never to be seen again.

Li Chang’an attempted to use his Divination Technique to deduce the Emperor’s whereabouts, but as soon as he began, he sensed the danger of sacrificing his own lifespan.

And it wasn’t just a minor loss, either.

He had a premonition.

’If I insist on performing the divination, I’m afraid I’ll instantly lose a thousand years of my life and die when my lifespan runs out!’

’Forget it. As long as that senior doesn’t go on a murderous rampage, it’ll be fine.’

Li Chang’an abandoned the divination attempt.

With a flicker of his figure, he appeared in the Spirit Medicine Garden to check on the growth of his numerous Spirit Medicines.

’Recently, many of the Spirit Medicines have advanced in grade, one after another. They’re growing quite smoothly; not a single one has failed.’

’Furthermore, the various families at the foot of the mountain have given birth to several descendants with decent talent.’

’When Yunshu, Lingjing, and the others went out for experience, they all managed to find some decent Treasures...’

Li Chang’an mused.

Lately, there had been a constant stream of good news from all over Changqing Mountain.

All of this was likely related to the increase in fortune.

With the Long Niu, a Celestial and Earthly Spirit Beast, cultivating on Changqing Mountain, the fortune of the entire mountain and its surrounding regions had increased to varying degrees.

’As expected of a Celestial and Earthly Spirit Beast. To think it could bring about such a significant change. No wonder the ancient texts say that even Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs want to possess one.’

If a Major Sect or Noble Family could obtain a Celestial and Earthly Spirit Beast, they would likely never have to worry about a gap in talent between generations.

As the Long Niu’s master, the benefits Li Chang’an obtained were self-evident.

Recently, everything he did seemed to go smoothly. He hadn’t made the slightest mistake in his Alchemy or Artifact Refining, and there were even faint signs that he was about to reach an even higher level of mastery.

Furthermore, he would find Treasures on the side of the road even if he just went out for a casual stroll.

It was as if he was now deeply favored by Heaven and Earth.

Not long ago, Li Chang’an went to a nearby Spiritual Ore mine. Disguised as an ordinary Cultivator, he gambled on ore with numerous Low Tier Cultivators.

He didn’t even use his Stone Eye Treasure. He just casually picked a piece of ore, and when he cut it open, he found an incredibly valuable Top Grade Spirit Stone!

’Perhaps this is the state described in the ancient texts as "acting as if divinely aided."’

A small smile played on Li Chang’an’s lips. He was thoroughly enjoying this state of being favored by Heaven and Earth.

Just as he was thinking about this, a burst of chaotic music from a guqin suddenly sounded from deep within the Spirit Medicine Garden.

Li Chang’an followed the sound and soon saw Long Niu.

At that moment, Long Niu was sitting before a Guqin with a look of pure rapture on its face, using its hooves to play a bizarre melody.

"Li Chang’an, how did I do?"

"It’s... fine, I suppose."

Li Chang’an found the situation rather bizarre.

The creature was big and burly, looking like a being that excelled at overwhelming enemies with physical might.

And yet, he insisted on studying the art of Music, and would from time to time ask Jiang Muyu, Luo Yunshu, and the others for their opinion on his playing.

Lately, every Cultivator on Changqing Mountain had experienced, countless times, the feeling of having an ox play the guqin for them.

Li Chang’an walked up and asked, "So, are you adapting to life in the outside world?"

"Of course I’m adapting! It’s much more comfortable out here than in that small world. If the Dragon Horse knew what it was like out here, it would definitely regret not coming out with me!"

Long Niu grinned, showing not the slightest regret for leaving the small world.

Seeing this, Li Chang’an felt relieved.

"If there’s anything you need, just let me know. I’ll do my best to provide it."

"Do you mean it?"

"Of course I do."

Li Chang’an’s tone was sincere and resolute.

Long Niu immediately asked, "Great! In that case, can you issue a Golden Core Decree ordering everyone in Changqing Immortal City to stop eating beef?"

"..."

Li Chang’an was momentarily speechless.

He sized up Long Niu for a moment before asking, "You’re a Celestial and Earthly Spirit Beast with a noble bloodline. You were just born in the form of an ox, which is different from ordinary cattle or Ox Demons. Why would you forbid others from eating beef?"

"That’s true, I guess."

Long Niu thought for a moment and decided not to dwell on the issue.

Immediately after, he insisted on making Li Chang’an sit down and listen to him play a few pieces.

...

A good while later, Li Chang’an left the depths of the Spirit Medicine Garden.

He rubbed his temples, feeling his head buzz. He had been thoroughly tormented by the chaotic, disorganized music.

Just then, Song Yu’Er ran over and handed him a Jade Scroll.

"Senior, this is the latest news."

"Mm."

Li Chang’an took the scroll and read the message.

Deep within the Great Jin ruins, the various Nascent Soul Sects had taken turns trying to break the Grand Array around the Flying Ship, but to this day, they had made no progress whatsoever.