I Can Reincarnate Infinitely

"Come here." Suppressing the wistfulness in his heart, Du Youqian beckoned with a smile.

Li Fei obediently walked over to Du Youqian’s seat and knelt on one knee.

Du Youqian reached out and naturally stroked her long hair, which was already streaked with hints of white.

Li Fei tilted her head slightly, like a young girl enjoying an affectionate gesture from an older brother, savoring the touch of that gentle, warm hand.

No one present found this scene strange. It was just that, in years past, the one making the gesture had a different face, and the one whose head was being patted had been much younger, not possessing the mature grace she had now.

To the onlookers, it was as if they were watching two people, long since changed, reenact the same scene from the past.

But for those involved—especially for Li Fei—what else had she dreamed of in the dead of night for the past century, if not this small bit of warmth?

This tiny bit of warmth was enough to melt all the ice that had formed over her nearly two-hundred-year life, enough to soothe all her pain and suffering.

That she didn’t burst into tears of joy on the spot, that she only let them stream silently down her face, was already the result of her utmost effort.

"You... you didn’t reach Core Formation." It was impossible to tell if Du Youqian’s voice held more pity or disappointment.

Li Fei’s heart clenched. She wiped her tears, stood up, and said in a low voice, "I tried twice. The Qingxu Commerce Association helped me a great deal. But alas, it must have been fate!"

"That’s right." Ge Sheng, who had just rushed up from the foot of the mountain, looked at his unfamiliar-looking friend with a complicated expression. "Li Fei worked very hard, but in the end, she was just short on a bit of luck."

Not only had she failed at Core Formation, but she had also damaged her vital essence in the process, and now her remaining time was short.

Du Youqian could clearly sense Li Fei’s condition. She only had about a year left to live.

"It’s alright." Du Youqian sensed Li Fei’s nervousness and anxiety, and he understood the reason for it. He smiled. "I’m here now, and you’re here. That’s enough."

Li Fei’s heart settled. "Yes, Brother Zong. For me, this is more than enough."

At first, seeing Brother Zong with an unfamiliar face had been jarring, and she had found it hard to adjust.

But now, she could see past the unfamiliar appearance and voice to everything that was familiar—the familiar gestures, the familiar tone of voice, even the curve of his lips when he smiled was exactly the same.

’It’s him. It’s really him.’

The past century had been so hard, but being able to see him one more time made it all worthwhile for Li Fei.

After Li Fei’s confirmation, any disciples who still had doubts immediately cast them aside.

Their obedience to Du Youqian was unconditional.

The Sect Leader of an ordinary Sect could never expect such treatment.

But Du Youqian was the founding patriarch, the one who had taken them in and provided for their Cultivation. He was the one who had struck awe into all at the sect’s founding ceremony, the one who had, before their very eyes, killed a Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator while only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

When a man had accomplished all that, he was no longer a mere mortal... He was no different from a god.

In the eyes of these disciples, Du Youqian was a god.

Therefore, when Du Youqian wanted the Four Principles Sect to pioneer trade routes beyond the Endless Desert Sea, there was not a single voice of opposition. In fact, many disciples eagerly volunteered.

Li Fei would not be leaving again. For her, being able to stay by Du Youqian’s side until she passed away was the greatest happiness imaginable.

She attended to him like a Maid, wishing she never had to leave his side for even a moment.

She had endless things she wanted to say, but she was even more eager to hear what Du Youqian had experienced over the years.

Du Youqian only told her the highlights, spending most of the time listening to her pour out her heart.

What she said wasn’t important.

What was important was that she was speaking, and he was listening.

Li Fei’s heart was so full of happiness it felt ready to burst.

Ge Sheng didn’t leave immediately either; Du Youqian had him stay on as a guest.

A century had passed, and he was still in the Nascent Soul Realm. However, according to him, that Master Yao Tao had successfully broken through and was now a Divinity Transformation True Monarch.

As he spoke of this, Ge Sheng’s eyes were filled with deep envy.

"Fellow Daoist, with your solid foundation in this life, breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm, and even reaching the Nascent Soul Late Stage, should pose no difficulty. But going further, breaking through to the Divinity Transformation Realm... that’s another story entirely. Still, why not continue practicing the Supreme Cave Truth Nine Revolutions and Nine Transformations Celestial Dance Scripture, which you’re already so familiar with?"

Du Youqian smiled. "In this life, I have a Celestial Spirit Root of the Cosmic Attribute and a Top Grade Spirit Root of the Cosmic Attribute. Naturally, I must practice a Cultivation Technique related to time and space."

Ge Sheng’s mouth fell open. After a long moment, he shook his head, deflated. "Fellow Daoist, you really know how to crush a man’s spirit. Anyway, how much of your Protective Measures have you recovered?"

Du Youqian didn’t give a definite answer, saying only, "Ninety percent, I’d say."

Ge Sheng was incredulous. "You’re only in your nineties, you’re already at the Golden Core Late Stage, and you’ve recovered most of your Protective Measures from your past life? It sounds like you’re writing a novel."

Du Youqian simply smiled without answering.

"Well, that’s good. I’ve heard recently that you intend for the Four Principles Sect to pioneer a trade route beyond the Endless Desert Sea. If you’ve truly recovered ninety percent of your combat strength, you should be able to handle most of the difficulties."

Du Youqian knew very well how difficult it would be to establish a trade route.

Bloodshed and sacrifice would be unavoidable.

Without overwhelming Martial Force, it would be impossible to keep the trade route open.

All shortcuts are forged in battle.

Another day passed. As the two were drinking, Ge Sheng sighed. "Poor Li Fei. It’s such a shame. Her ambition and perseverance are both top-notch. Her Comprehension may be a bit lacking... but there are ways to improve that after reaching the Golden Core Realm. As for Spirit Roots, they don’t mean much once you reach the Nascent Soul Realm. Whether you have a Celestial Spirit Root or a Lower Grade Spirit Root, the success rate for reaching Divinity Transformation isn’t all that different. Unless, of course, you have something like an Innate Saint Body or an Innate Dao Body. So if she’d had a little more luck and successfully achieved Core Formation, and with you supporting her for a time, she might have had a chance at Nascent Soul Formation, or even Divinity Transformation, in the future."

Du Youqian smiled. "To have experienced such hardship, to have sought the Dao and failed... her life has not been in vain."

Ge Sheng immediately looked up at him, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction. Perhaps from their time together over the past century, he had developed a certain fondness for Li Fei. His voice now carried a hint of reproach. "I heard, Fellow Daoist, that you obtained a few slots from the Ghost Belly Cat for tracking reincarnations. Couldn’t you spare one for her?"

Du Youqian’s smile vanished. "I’m sorry. It’s first come, first served."

Ge Sheng looked at him with exasperation. "Then go back to the Ghost Belly Cat, call in a few more favors, and get more slots!"

Du Youqian was at a loss for words. ’He actually has a point...’ he thought. ’I guess sometimes you get trapped by your own rigid thinking.’

The first time he had gone to the Ghost Belly Cat, it had agreed out of respect for the Split-Ear Sand Fox clan, and the Split-Ear Sand Foxes had paid the price.

All Du Youqian had done was acquire an Inheritance for the Split-Ear Sand Foxes that would allow them to evolve their bloodline.

In reality, it had been a three-way deal.

’Next time, I can just go trade with the Ghost Belly Cat directly. With no middleman taking a cut, it might even be easier.’

Once the idea took root, it began to grow uncontrollably.

Seeing that Du Youqian seemed to have had a realization, Ge Sheng said no more. He picked up his blue-and-white porcelain cup, took a sip, and then continued, "It’s a shame you’re not a Divinity Transformation True Monarch, Fellow Daoist. Our commerce association has a Secret Technique that can ensure a person’s soul reincarnates within a specific area, making it much easier to find their next incarnation. Unfortunately, one must be a Divinity Transformation True Monarch to use it."

Du Youqian raised an eyebrow. ’There’s a Secret Technique like that?’

’The Qingxu Commerce Association’s foundations truly run deep.’

He asked with a smile, "Is it for sale?"

Ge Sheng shot him a glare. "What are you thinking? Of course it’s not for sale."

Du Youqian was a little disappointed but didn’t press the matter.

𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

But to his surprise, after pouring and drinking a few more cups by himself, Ge Sheng spoke again. "However, if you promise that you will find Li Fei’s reincarnation, I might be able to gift you this Secret Technique."

Du Youqian was touched. "I can promise you that. Even without the technique, I would find her reincarnation. But won’t giving me that Secret Technique put you in a difficult position, Fellow Daoist Ge?"

"That’s my problem to deal with. Since you’ve promised, good. Remember your vow." With that, Ge Sheng nonchalantly flicked out a Jade Scroll.

Du Youqian snatched it from the air and probed it for a moment with his Divine Sense. Although he couldn’t verify its authenticity, he could tell it was indeed a high-level Secret Technique. He put the Jade Scroll away and resumed drinking.

Ge Sheng lowered his head, lost in thought.

’Senior Brother Yao... why does he hold this Zong Li—no, Fellow Daoist Sui—in such high regard?’

’He even paid for a Secret Technique out of his own pocket to gift to Fellow Daoist Sui, and on top of that, he forbade me from saying it was from him, forcing me to find an excuse to hand it over.’

’Senior Brother Yao claimed it was an arrangement by Shami True Monarch, but Ge Sheng didn’t buy it.’

’Shami True Monarch is a Great Power at the Void Step Realm. How could a being of that stature possibly pay any mind to such a minor figure?’