Chapter 420: A Million Years of Cultivation
Chapter 420: A Million Years of Cultivation
"Is that true? Can you really defeat Fu Dao Jianzun?"
Zhen Qin laughed, following Gu An's playful tone.
Gu An raised his right hand, clenching it into a fist, and said, "This fist of mine has a million years of cultivation. Do you think Fu Dao Jianzun can withstand it?"
"Pfft! Don't talk nonsense! Be careful, he might hear you!" Zhen Qin immediately grew anxious, and after speaking, she stood up, bowed towards the window, clasped her hands together, and apologized on Gu An's behalf.
Gu An felt like laughing but didn't stop her. He smiled, watching Zhen Qin's performance.
Ye Lan wasn't afraid. She had always believed that Gu An had a connection with Fu Dao Jianzun, and the fact that Gu An could speak like this indicated that their relationship was extremely close, so close that he could even joke about it. This made her very happy.
The better the relationship between her senior brother and Fu Dao Jianzun, the safer it would be for her in the future.
Zhen Qin apologized profusely for a while, and at Gu An's urging, she sat down again.
Gu An asked them about the situation in the Elder Hall, and the two of them didn't hide anything.
At first, when they joined the Elder Hall, they faced a lot of ostracism, and some even publicly humiliated them. But the next morning, those people came to visit and apologize, and the attitude of the Elder Hall towards them changed completely. Everyone started treating them well.
Ye Lan took this opportunity to expand her influence, and to her surprise, not only did the Elder Hall not suppress them, but they even made way for them. This made Ye Lan suspect that someone was helping them behind the scenes.
After much thought, the only person they could think of who could do this was Gu An.
In Tai Xuan Men, there were many women with better looks and higher cultivation than them, but none of them had caught the eye of a Xian Dao Great Master. So, it was easy to narrow down the possibilities.
"In the future, you can be at ease in your Elder positions. Don't feel too pressured. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me."
Gu An spoke sincerely. If it were the old him, he would never have said such words, not because he had become stronger, but because Ji Xiaoyu's situation had made him realize that the people around him didn't have much time left.
He had hundreds of millions of years, or even more, of lifespan, but others were different. A hundred years could pass in the blink of an eye, and how many hundreds of years did a person have in their lifetime?
With the world in chaos, it was possible that while he wasn't paying attention, the people he cared about might be suffering. Why not be more open about it?
Ye Lan replied, "Don't worry, we'll come to you."
Zhen Qin nodded in agreement.
They chatted about the interesting events in the branch sect, and Gu An listened attentively, occasionally laughing heartily.
As evening approached, Zhen Qin left, while Ye Lan decided to stay for the night.
Night fell.
Ye Lan looked at Gu An, who was reading, and casually asked, "Senior Brother, what do you think of Miss Ji?"
Gu An's gaze remained on the 'Green Hero's Journey' in his hand as he asked, "Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
The atmosphere downstairs became unnatural again; Ji Xiaoyu was eavesdropping again!
"Actually, I feel that you two are quite compatible. With her talent, instead of enjoying fame and fortune, she chose to stay in the Medicine Valley for you." Ye Lan spoke softly, her eyes fixed on Gu An as if observing his expression.
Gu An replied, "I know."
Ye Lan's eyes flickered slightly at his response.
Gu An raised his eyes to look at her and said, "She has her reasons for staying, and there might be other reasons as well. In this world, especially for cultivators, there are more important things, aren't there?"
After hearing this, Ye Lan's face broke into a smile, and she said, "Yes, when I was in my twenties, my heart was filled with thoughts of you and love. Now, I have more pursuits. Compared to some titles, I care more about you and me being alive and being able to accompany each other."
She paused and continued, "The reason I brought her up is that I hope you will seriously consider her feelings. I am destined to not be able to stay with you forever. It's best if you don't cling to old feelings and instead establish new emotions. No matter what kind of feelings they are, at least it will make your future less lonely."
Having been chosen by Fu Dao Jianzun, and with her prenatal reincarnation technique, Ye Lan believed that Gu An could live for a long time. She knew that she was destined to be just a passerby in his life. Compared to possession, she hoped that Gu An would live a carefree life in the future.
In her eyes, her senior brother deserved all the good things in the world.
Gu An looked at her without offering comfort but instead smiled and asked, "What's wrong with being lonely? The scary part is being lonely forever. Rest assured, I have many friends, and when have you ever seen me being depressed?"
"As for Ji Xiaoyu, she can't accompany me for long either. Don't think about how long you can accompany me, but rather, think about how long I can accompany you and what I can do for you."
Ye Lan subconsciously wanted to ask what was wrong with Ji Xiaoyu, but after a moment's thought, if even Gu An and Ji Xiaoyu couldn't solve the problem, what could she do?
There was no need to ruin her senior brother's mood.
"That's true. As an ordinary person, being able to have a connection with you is a blessing in three lifetimes." Ye Lan covered her mouth and laughed, seemingly joking, but she was speaking from her heart.
Without Gu An, she wouldn't have her current status and power, and she might have died hundreds of years ago.
She felt that for every extra day she lived, she owed Gu An a little more gratitude. At least, that's how she felt.
Gu An glared at her and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? There's no distinction between high and low in fate. Meeting you is my good fortune."
"Is that so?"
Ye Lan's eyes smiled, making her look very charming.
Gu An raised his hand and placed it on the table, palm facing up.
Ye Lan was stunned for a moment, then followed suit and reached out her hand. Gu An took the opportunity to grasp her hand.
"Cultivate well and don't think about unnecessary things. I will accompany you on your cultivation journey. If we don't reach the Immortal Realm in this life, I will find you in the next. Even if you forget me, it's enough that I remember you." Gu An stared into Ye Lan's eyes and spoke sincerely.
Ye Lan's eyes widened, as this was the first time she had heard Gu An speak like this.
"Senior Brother..."
Ye Lan spoke with emotion, her gaze towards Gu An filled with tenderness.
Gu An took the opportunity to pull out a book and said, "This is a book I recently wrote. Want to take a look?"
Ye Lan's gaze fell on the book's cover, and she saw three words.
Dream of the Red Chamber.
...
Time passed, and autumn came to an end. On this day, Gu An rode on the Blood Prison Great Sage and descended from the teleportation formation, with An Xin by his side.
Suddenly, a figure rushed over and blocked the Blood Prison Great Sage.
It was Long Qing.
He glared at Gu An with anger, and there was also a hint of grievance in his eyes.
Gu An sat on the back of the Blood Prison Great Sage, his eyes lazy as he said, "What do you really want?"
An Xin looked at Long Qing and found it amusing, but she held back.
In the past, she might have spoken up for Long Qing, but after experiencing his arrogance, she felt that this boy's temperament needed to be honed.
Look at how well-behaved An Shengtian is in Mystery Valley!
"I..."
Long Qing faced Gu An's gaze, opening his mouth but unable to express his feelings.
The Blood Prison Great Sage was not going to indulge him. "Don't block the way. Someone is already teaching you cultivation, do you want your master to teach you as well?"
Long Qing's face turned red, and he was at a loss.
After all, he was raised by Gu An, so Gu An didn't want to make things difficult for him. Instead, he said, "In fact, you possess a starting point that others don't have. One could even say that you are inherently strong, but you haven't tapped into it yet. Instead of blindly seeking strength, you should calm down and understand yourself first."
In the distance, Shen Xinzi was eavesdropping. Upon hearing these words, he seemed to be deep in thought.
He had long realized that Long Qing was no ordinary child. Even without a trace of spiritual energy, Long Qing's physique and blood energy were rapidly enhancing. In terms of spiritual energy, Long Qing was useless, but in terms of the growth rate of his true strength, Long Qing was an extremely rare genius in the world.
Could it be that Long Qing was hiding a power that even Shen Xinzi couldn't detect?
After hearing Gu An's words, Long Qing froze, unable to tell if Gu An was telling the truth or lying.
An Xin and the Blood Prison Great Sage looked at Long Qing in surprise. They didn't believe that Gu An would lie.
"Do I really have potential?" Long Qing couldn't help but ask, his face showing tension and anticipation.
Gu An dismounted and walked towards Long Qing, placing his right hand on Long Qing's shoulder.
In an instant, Long Qing's face changed dramatically, and his body began to tremble.
"How does it feel?" Gu An asked.
Long Qing clenched his teeth and said, "It hurts a bit..."
It wasn't just a bit painful; he felt like his body was about to fall apart, but he couldn't show weakness in front of his master.
He was confused and didn't know what his master was trying to do.
Was he testing him?
Gu An smiled, and as soon as he did, Long Qing's face turned pale, his body trembling even more violently, and even his lips were quivering.
Large beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and in that instant, he felt like his body no longer belonged to him.
He felt like his body had rotted, and he lost all sensation, his mind going blank and all thoughts disappearing.
An Xin noticed that something was wrong with him and took two steps forward, but she still held back her concern. How could the master possibly harm Long Qing?
Gu An withdrew his hand, and Long Qing immediately slumped to the ground like a pile of mud.
Instinctively, he looked up at Gu An, his eyes filled with fear.
Passing disciples looked on with curiosity or confusion, thinking that Gu An was disciplining Long Qing, not knowing what Long Qing had done wrong.
Gu An looked down at Long Qing and asked, "What did you feel just now?"
Long Qing gasped for breath and struggled to lift his head. With a look of fear, he said, "I... I felt like I was about to die..."
"But you didn't die."
Gu An stared at him with a cold gaze, making him feel fearful and instinctively lower his head.
"If it were a Great Achiever Realm cultivator, they would have been reduced to ashes."
Gu An left these words and walked past Long Qing.
Long Qing's eyes widened, and he turned his head to look at Gu An's back, his face filled with disbelief.
An Xin and the Blood Prison Great Sage were equally stunned. For An Xin, the Great Achiever Realm was still far away, but the Blood Prison Great Sage was already at that realm.
Could Long Qing be even stronger than a Great Achiever Realm cultivator?
They all felt absurdity in their hearts.
Shen Xinzi appeared out of thin air in front of Long Qing. He squatted down and began examining Long Qing's body, and soon, a look of shock appeared on his face.
"Impossible..."
Shen Xinzi muttered to himself, feeling like his worldview was collapsing.
Long Qing didn't know what his master was thinking. Gu An's words echoed in his mind.
If it were a Great Achiever Realm cultivator, they would have been reduced to ashes...
As he recalled the terrifying sensation from earlier, he suddenly felt that it wasn't as scary as he thought.
At the same time, Gu An's image in his heart rose to an infinite height.
(End of Chapter)
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