Steadily Becoming A Saint, The Immortal Officials Hired Me To Tend The Horses
/ Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses Chapter 104
Chapter 104: Chapter 104 Ascenders Attack
“What bad news?”
Gu An asked, sensing Lv Baitian's weak aura, so he cast a Life Span Detection.
[Lv Baitian (Unification Realm Ninth Layer): 764/2050/3200]
It didn't seem to have changed much.
Wait!
His life span had dropped by eleven hundred years!
Gu An remembered his previous life span was three thousand one hundred and fifty years.
Could it be a failed tribulation?
Gu An was secretly astonished. No wonder in cultivation evolution, every time he failed, it took many years before he could attempt another tribulation in reality. In reality, he might die directly, and even if he didn't, he couldn't attempt tribulation continuously.
Lv Baitian took a deep breath and said, “I failed the tribulation, couldn't break through to a higher realm, and I even need many years to recover my peak cultivation.”
Upon hearing this, Gu An's expression changed drastically. He instantly became agitated, took two steps forward, and anxiously asked, “Sect Leader, are you alright? You must take care of yourself, Supreme Sect cannot do without you!”
Lv Baitian smiled upon hearing this, and Gu Zong also felt gratified.
Ji Hantian, on the other hand, was displeased and said, “What do you mean by we can't do without him? If he dies, there's still me.”
Who among the Vice Sect Leaders doesn't want to become the Sect Leader?
But is it really appropriate to be so blunt?
Gu An thought secretly, his face still full of worry.
“Don't worry, I won't die, but it will be quite difficult to attempt a higher realm again in this lifetime. If I fail again next time, I will truly die.” Lv Baitian said gloomily, recalling the terrifying experience of the tribulation, his face showing lingering fear.
Gu An couldn't help but ask, “Is the Heavenly Tribulation that difficult? Even a great cultivator like you can't manage it?”
Ji Hantian snorted and said, “He managed to deal with the tribulation, already surpassing the myriad of beings in the Nine Dynasties. How many people and demons spend their entire lives without even touching the Unification Realm?”
Gu Zong nodded, chuckling self-deprecatingly, “I couldn't touch the Unification Realm myself.”
Gu An took a deep breath and said with a bitter smile, “Not to mention the Unification Realm, I can't even reach the Core Formation Realm.”
His current apparent cultivation was still in the Foundation Establishment Realm.
“Don't worry, even if I have to throw elixirs, and heavenly materials and earth treasures at you, I will get you to the Core Formation Realm. But to achieve the Nascent Soul Realm, that will depend on your personal fortune and opportunities, even the sect can't help there. Of course, you have another option, become my disciple, and I will transfer my entire cultivation to you,” said Lv Baitian, waving his sleeve with a domineering air.
Here it comes again!
Just as Gu An was about to refuse, Ji Hantian couldn't help but say, “Stop thinking about transferring cultivation for now. The Ephemera Sect is eyeing us covetously. They might attack tomorrow. Even if he inherits your cultivation, he won't have your strength. Right now, the Supreme Sect indeed cannot do without you.”
Gu Zong nodded and said, “I have already contacted the Supreme Elders. Not sure how many will come back.”
As they started talking about the Supreme Elders, Lv Baitian's attention was diverted, and he began to sigh.
It turned out the Supreme Elders left the Supreme Sect in search of opportunities to break through beyond the Unification Realm. Since ancient times, only one in ten who left managed to return, and among those, only one in ten succeeded in breaking through, while the others returned to live out their lives in peace.
Ji Hantian mentioned the True Inheritor, saying he believed that person was most likely to surpass the Unification Realm among the Supreme Sect cultivators, even more likely than the Supreme Elders.
This piqued Gu An's curiosity about the True Inheritor. What kind of talent made everyone in the Supreme Sect mention him with admiration and expectation?
Gu An stood quietly, listening to learn more about the Supreme Sect's past.
Half an hour later, the three finished talking.
“The most important thing we have to tell you today is that we will soon send more high-rank seeds, you must cultivate them carefully, as it concerns the Supreme Sect's future battle with the Ephemera Sect,” Ji Hantian said seriously, looking at Gu An.
Sending seeds?
The more, the better!
Gu An quickly assured, “No matter how many seeds are sent, I will do my best to cultivate them, and I won't be careless!”
Gu Zong chuckled and said, “I like your spirit. No other Valley Master is as dedicated as you. Some neglect their duties, and some embezzle. Work hard, and you'll be promoted to Inner Sect Disciple in the future.”
Gu An hastily gave his thanks.
Then Lv Baitian and the other two got up and left.
As they walked out of the pavilion, Lv Baitian's complexion instantly recovered. As the Sect Leader, he couldn't let the disciples see him looking weak.
Gu An went downstairs and watched them leave.
He felt some regret; he had wanted to ask Ji Hantian when the seven-layer spirit tree was coming.
The news of the Ephemera Tree being destroyed and Lv Baitian's failed tribulation had not spread in the Immortal Cultivation World. At least when Ye Lan came to visit Gu An, she didn't mention these two things.
Ye Lan couldn't participate in the upcoming Spring Festival because the Law Enforcement Hall had a big mission recently, which would take several months.
Standing by the edge of the tower, Gu An watched Ye Lan's departing figure. Only after she disappeared into the swirling snow did he withdraw his gaze.
He turned to see Yang Ni emerging from the forest and when she walked past his tower, he asked, “You say the Ephemera Sect has no foundation, yet it attracts so many cultivators. How foolish are the cultivators of this world?”
Yang Ni stopped her steps, looked up at Gu An, and said, “Maybe the Ephemera Sect has something they want?”
“Really? But it feels like a scam. The Outer Sect's Demon Extermination Hall was the same. Lu Jiujia trusted them, thinking he could rise to prominence, only to be persecuted.”
Gu An said with a sigh, shaking his head. “People in this world cannot escape the concept of 'strife.' But in my Medicine Valley, there's no need for strife.”
With that, he turned and went back inside.
Yang Ni frowned, feeling that Gu An was hinting at her.
If Gu An suspected her connection with the Ephemera Sect, why didn't he confront her directly?
Yang Ni thought for a moment and decided to talk to Lu Jiujia to see what was going on.
Winter snow fell heavily, and the seventh-layer spirit tree promised by Ji Family finally arrived.
[Pure Yang Tree (Seventh Layer): 2/8999/64000]
Gu An carried the sapling, taller than a person, and started looking for a suitable place to plant it.
He finally decided to plant the Pure Yang Tree in the open space in front of the pavilion, immediately calling the disciples to come and shovel snow and dig the ground.
Hearing it was a seventh-layer spirit tree, many disciples gathered to watch.
Even as a sapling, the Pure Yang Tree melted the surrounding snow as soon as it entered the ground, making everyone feel warm, like a fire tree.
This Pure Yang Tree was Gu An's personal treasure, so listening to the disciples' discussions filled him with a sense of accomplishment.
Suddenly, he looked into the distance and saw cultivators flying over the mountain on their swords, led by the Outer Sect Great Elder Lv Songhan.
Following Lv Songhan were two hundred servant disciples, with cultivation levels all above the Seventh Layer of the Energy Cultivation Realm.
Hmm?
Why is she here?
Gu An saw Ascender Lu Lingjun among the group. This person's apparent cultivation was at the Eighth Layer of the Energy Cultivation Realm, well hidden.
Who could expect this servant disciple to be a great cultivator in the Ninth Layer of the Unification Realm, comparable to Lv Baitian?
If a fight started, Gu An thought that Lv Baitian might not be Lu Lingjun's match. Lv Baitian had lived for over seven hundred years, while Lu Lingjun was a near-two-thousand-year-old monster.
After landing, Lv Songhan clasped his fists and said with a smile, “Brother Gu, these are two hundred servant disciples I specially selected for you to command, with higher approval.”
Choosing servant disciples was because they were unlikely to steal medicinal herbs here, as this was Inner Sect territory, with an entire Outer Gate City nearby as a barrier, ensuring safety and just needing manpower.
Gu An stepped forward and exchanged pleasantries with Lv Songhan.
Lu Lingjun, standing in the crowd, scrutinized Gu An with curiosity. Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, yet could address Nascent Soul Realm cultivators as equals?
Who was this person?
The other servant disciples were excited. The Medicine Valley being in the Inner Sect territory meant a massive opportunity for them.
After Lv Songhan left, Gu An called Xiaochuan to arrange accommodations for the servant disciples.
He didn't look much at Lu Lingjun, not wanting to get entangled with an ascender.
That day, the new servant disciples were all busy building pavilions and exploring the Third Medicine Valley.
Seeing two seventh-layer spirit trees hidden in the Third Medicine Valley surprised Lu Lingjun.
She had seen a seventh-layer spirit tree before ascending, over twenty thousand years old and larger than a mountain.
The Supreme Sect's foundation was astonishing, and she must take root here!
In the following days, Lu Lingjun worked so hard that Gu An couldn't help but notice her.
After the New Year, Gu An had Xiaochuan select ten servant disciples to become Deacons of Medicine Valley, to oversee the other servant disciples, and Lu Lingjun was among them.
Lu Lingjun's eager gaze made Gu An uncomfortable. She was outstandingly beautiful, unmatched by any female disciple in the valley, and her performance was impeccable. Ignoring her would raise suspicions.
Addressing the ten Medicine Valley Deacons, Gu An gave them some encouragement before dismissing them.
Lu Lingjun approached and whispered, “Valley Master, I have something to tell you. Can we speak in your room?”
Gu An hesitated for a moment but then nodded in agreement, leading her to the pavilion.
The Deacons who hadn't left looked at Lu Lingjun with envy.
Beauty truly was an asset!
Once inside, Lu Lingjun closed the door and Gu An sat at his desk, flipping over the Green Hero Travelogue on it.
Lu Lingjun approached and took out a secret book from her bosom, handing it to Gu An.
Gu An glanced at it.
Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art!
The name was quite imposing!
In a low voice, Lu Lingjun introduced, “This is my family's cultivation technique. I hope the Valley Master does not disdain it.”
Gu An frowned and said, “What are you doing? Take it back now. Do you know how inappropriate this is if someone sees it?”
Understanding his point, Lu Lingjun stowed away the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art and took out a magic artifact from her storage bag.
“I told you not to…”
Lu Lingjun then produced an elixir, saying it could enhance qi-blood and meridians.
“Are you testing me? Accusing me of questioning my loyalty to the Supreme Sect!” Gu An rose furiously, quietly admonishing her, as if afraid the disciples outside might hear.
Lu Lingjun silently cursed his greediness.
Suddenly thinking of something, she took out a white jade vial from her storage bag and said, “This is Heavenly Spirit Water. Don't underestimate this single vial. When poured on the ground, it gathers spiritual energy to form a lake. The lake's water can improve the surrounding soil, speeding up the growth of heavenly material and earth treasures. Additionally, it condenses spirit pearls yearly, which can be consumed or used in alchemy.”
Upon hearing this, Gu An accepted the vial from her hand and said sternly, “This should not set a precedent. Speak, what do you want, but it must not harm the Supreme Sect's interests.”
Lu Lingjun smiled and said, “Valley Master, may I cultivate under the Mystic Pure Tree?”
She had previously taken notice of the gigantic White Spirit Rat under the Mystic Pure Tree, knowing from her experience that the rat was in a profound enlightenment state.
Chapter end
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