Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Time gradually passed.
It was now night time again.
Li Nianfan was resting in the room. He did not fall asleep. Instead, he was waiting because he knew they would arrive at the destination tonight.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
As expected, there was the sound of knocking. Swiftly after, Qin Manyun’s gentle voice was heard, “Mr. Li, are you asleep?”
“Not yet.”
Li Nianfan opened the door. “We’ve arrived?”
“Hmm, we have. Mr. Li, would you like to have a look at the deck?”
After spending time together for so long, Qin Manyun had slowly begun to understand the thinking of the expert. He was living in vacation mode. He liked to look at the view and to enjoy life.
Li Nianfan smiled. “Since we’re here, of course.”
With that, he walked out from the room toward the deck.
Yao Mengji and the rest were waiting for him there. They greeted politely, “Mr. Li.”
They were extremely excited. The morning wine helped them to break through. The expert was being too kind to them. What had they done to deserve this!
Meanwhile, all they wanted to do was to worship the expert.
However, thinking of the expert’s taboo, they repressed this desire. In the eyes of the expert, nothing in the world had any meaning. The best way to repay him was to please him, to make sure that he was enjoying himself.
“Mr. Li, that’s the Chuchen Town.” The Holy Emperor pointed in one direction.
It was named the Chuchen Town because it was located in the northeast direction. It lacked resources and had a small population. There were mostly small towns and villages, nothing close to the Fallen Town. The small towns and villages combined to make up the Chuchen Town.
Although it was nothing close to the bigger towns, its land was very spacious.
Especially tonight, the Chuchen Town was extremely lively. Compared to the Azure Demon Lockdown Ceremony, it was less oppressive. Also, it seemed more fun and casual.
Even during the nighttime, the heart of the Town was lightened up. Furthermore, there were all kinds of lights shining. Along with the noise, it felt like a market.
From time to time, cultivators flew by in the sky in orbs of lights. It was very festive and lively.
The appearance of skyship was shocking to many cultivators. Instead of finding out who was in there, they all chose to make way for it.
It did not take long before the skyship had steadily landed. It was steady, even though the movement was big. It was a majestic sight.
It was as if a luxurious car had pulled up at a poor village.
Although there were many bigshots from all over the places attending this convention, there were not many who came in a skyship.
Soon, someone recognized them. He called out with delight, “Brother Mengji!”
“Oh, it’s the Sect Master of the Linxian Palace, Sect Master Mengji!”
“He actually came! Our Cultivator Convention’s getting famous!”
“You’re all strange. Are you all straight? Why’re you only looking at that old man? Don’t you see the beautiful lady by their side?”
“Gasp…that’s the Saintess of the Linxian Palace, Qin Manyun! So beautiful! So Saint-like!”
“Who’s that woman by the side? She’s very beautiful, too. So mature and elegant!”
Many cultivators called out in awe. They were hesitant.
They wanted to go over and meet them, but they only dared to observe from afar.
“Brother Mengji, I didn’t expect you to actually come! Your arrival is bringing the Convention up a notch!”
Following some laughter, countless figures approached them. The man leading them was an elderly man with white hair, looking like an Immortal. He had a friendly smile.
Yao Mengji’s face straightened as he said politely, “Brother Qingfeng!”
“Thinking back, we haven’t met for five hundred years or so!” Longevous Qingfeng said with a sigh. When he saw Yao Mengji, his eyes narrowed and his lips parted. He had a look of disbelief.
“You…you broke through to Cross Tribulation?”
He realized that he could not see through Yao Mengji at all. It was apparent that Yao Mengji had surpassed him greatly!
“I was lucky, I was lucky.” Yao Mengji smiled humbly. If he were to find out that he had already reached the late-Cross Tribulation, his eyes might pop out.
Furthermore, this was achieved within a few months. There was no precedent, he could not even feel it. Thinking back, it felt like a dream!
Longevous Qingfeng opened his mouth and said with a bitter face, “Se—Senior….”
Yao Mengji corrected him, “Brother Qingfeng, you’ve helped me a lot. If you call me Senior, I’ll be mad at you.”
“Alright, alright, alright.” Longevous Qingfeng nodded. Deep in his eyes was a hint of delight and loneliness.
Back then, this man was still a kid. Yet, he had somehow exceeded him. Was he so much worse? Was he still able to Immortalize?
His heart thumped violently. Would he still have the chance to meet her?
He did not want to think any further. He was already half-dead, why bother thinking!
He shook his head. He heard Yao Mengji say, “Sect Mistress, this is Brother Qingfeng. After you had Immortalized, the Master was under the attack of the Natural Tribulation. Our Master survived due to his help!”
Gu Xirou halted. She said, “Oh? Then, we owe it to him!”
This voice…
Sect—Sect Mistress?
Longevous Qingfeng jolted. He looked up abruptly and stared at Gu Xirou. In just a moment, hot tears overflowed from his watery eyes.
It was her! It was really her!
His lips trembled as he said, “Senior…Gu…”
Gu Xirou halted. “Hm? Do you know me?”
Longevous Qingfeng said, trembling, “Senior Gu, do you remember the young boy who almost got eaten by a demon back at the Tianyun Mountain?”
“That was you?” Gu Xirou looked shocked.
“It’s normal that you can’t recognize me,” Longevous Qingfeng said bitterly. “Senior Gu’s still glowing like always while I’ve already aged.”
He grimaced. He was extremely bitter.
Li Nianfan instantly had a strange look on his face. He could easily tell what this man was implying.
Was this a movie about the beautiful heroine saving the boy? However, this realm was indeed messed up. It was the real-life model of the saying of ‘age is not a problem’.
When he was twenty, he fell for an Immortal. He cultivated bitterly for thousands of years to chase after her. In the end, he ended up with white hair all over while she was still an Immortal.
Was there a more cruel tragedy in the world?
Li Nianfan shook his head. He looked at this Longevous Qingfeng sympathetically.
As the saying went, ‘a 3,000-year-old Immortal woman would still be stunning’. This was true.
“Longevous Qingfeng, you… You… You…” Yao Mengji’s face changed as he pointed at Longevous Qingfeng, trembling. He was so angry that his beard stood up. “I can’t believe you’re like this! I treated you like a friend, and yet, you… you…”
‘I treated you like a friend, and yet, you tried to get it on with my Sect Mistress? What if you actually got her? You’d end up being my Sect Master!’
“Heart of a wolf! Heart of a wolf!” Yao Mengji was very angry. He felt cheated.
He called out angrily, “So, you’ve always had this intention! You’re like a toad trying to eat the meat of a swan! You’re a bastard!”
“Mengji, be nice,” Gu Xirou said elegantly. “People do fall in love at times. After all, your Sect Mistress is so attractive, it’s hard not to fall for me. Qingfeng, get rid of this unrealistic fantasy. You’re not good enough for me. You’re so old now. Find a partner, if you’re still capable. Who knows, you could still make some babies.”
Longevous Qingfeng blushed, not out of anger but shame. He was embarrassed.
Why did he not conceal his emotions when he saw her alluring figure? His lack of control made him want to drill a hole and hide in it right away.
“Senior Gu, Brother Mengji, I’m sorry. I was poisoned with a drug not long ago, causing me to speak gibberish from time to time. Please, don’t take it seriously,” Longevous Qingfeng quickly covered up. He said, “Since you just came, you probably don’t have a place to live. Let me arrange one for you.”
He was in his late-Combination realm. His reputation was positive and he had quite an authority in this area. He was the one in charge of the Cultivators Convention.
Yao Mengji looked at Li Nianfan to seek advice. “Mr. Li, should we check in now?”
“Alright, it’s getting late,” Li Nianfan nodded. He added, “Mr. Yao, don’t make it too troublesome. Don’t waste too much money.”
“I understand, don’t worry, Mr. Li.” Yao Mengji nodded. He then ordered, “Longevous Qingfeng, quickly arrange for us to check-in.”
Longevous Qingfeng did not mind. However, he looked at Li Nianfan and opened his mouth but nothing came out.
“What’re you standing there for? Hurry!” Yao Mengji pestered as he signaled to him with his eyes.
Longevous Qingfeng was left in the dark, but he was no fool. He repressed his suspicion and said, “Please, follow me.”
Li Nianfan followed the group. It was not hard to tell that the cultivators attending this Convention were not too high ranking.
On the way, some cultivators would greet Yao Mengji from time to time. It was apparent that Yao Mengji was already a bigshot to them. He got lucky being able to follow him around.
Furthermore, there was an Immortal in the group! How amazing!
Longevous Qingfeng grew more and more suspicious. He could feel that Yao Mengji, and even Gu Xirou, respected Li Nianfan genuinely. They were observing Li Nianfan from time to time, and whenever he had any question or need, they would solve it for him right away.
However, he looked like an ordinary man from any angle!
“Stop looking, look at the road!” Yao Mengji scoffed in a low voice. He was very serious.
Longevous Qingfeng was curious. He said in a low voice, “Brother Mengji, this man…”
“This man’s forever beyond your imagination!” Yao Mengji said with a serious look. “Stop asking and cast away your curiosity. Arrange for the best and most quiet room in here. Also…don’t let anyone disturb this expert. From now onward, you’d better shut up!”
Longevous Qingfeng did not speak further but his heart was thumping heavily. Since he was no fool, he became more nervous.
Senior Gu was an Immortal. Even she did not make a fuss. This man…
He took in a deep breath to repress the shock in him. He grew uneasy as he anticipated the unknown.
They made a few turns to let Li Nianfan admire some sights. They saw two cultivators fighting, one striking the other here and there. They were not high-ranking cultivators and the fight was not grand. However, it was quite interesting.
It did not take long before they arrived at the hostel.
It was a big compound located in the Northwest of the Town. The compound was very big and it had a pavilion. It was quiet and indeed quite a nice location.
Longevous Qingfeng said, “Here it is. There are plenty of rooms.”
Yao Mengji looked at Li Nianfan and asked, “Would you like to check in right away?”
Li Nianfan nodded. “I’m quite tired indeed. Where’s the room?”
“Mr. Li, please, follow me,” Longevous Qingfeng said with a serious look. He took the lead politely.
After showing Li Nianfan to his room, Longevous Qingfeng let out a long sigh of relief. He felt as if he had done something impressive.
He looked at Yao Mengji and said excitingly, “Brother Mengji, who is he actually?”
“This is a big deal. You, follow me!” Yao Mengji brought Longevous Qingfeng to a secluded corner. He asked, “Brother Qingfeng, how much longer can you live?”
Longevous Qingfeng first froze. He then lowered his eyes and smiled bitterly. “Probably less than three years. I won’t be able to break through anymore. I’m ready to quit cultivation.”
Yao Mengji said in a solemn tone, “Don’t you say that I didn’t help you. Since Mr. Li has come here, this will be the greatest opportunity in your life. Breaking through the bottleneck is part of the deal, but whether you can grasp it depends on you.”
Longevous Qingfeng’s heart thumped heavily. He looked at Yao Mengji suspiciously. “You’re not lying to me?”
“You’re really lucky. To make you believe me, I’ll have to part with my love,” Yao Mengji sighed. He then took out an orange that he had kept for himself.
After hesitating for half a moment, he cautiously peeled it and handed a small piece to Longevous Qingfeng. Painfully, he said, “Take this. You’re welcome.”
Longevous Qingfeng’s excited face instantly froze. He looked at the piece of orange and then at the stingy look on Yao Mengji’s face. He felt dumbfounded.
His mouth twitched and he could not help saying, “Brother Mengji, you’re insulting me!”
