Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Li Chang’an, looking as though he were poisoned and heavily injured, circled the periphery of the ruins and was seen by quite a few people.

’That should be enough.’

He calculated the time, left the ruins, and returned to the place where Sima Rui was sleeping.

「For the next three days.」

Li Chang’an did not make a move. Instead, he stayed underground, quietly cultivating.

On the evening of the fourth day, he dismantled the Array in the underground space and threw out dozens of Burning Talismans.

In an instant, the sleeping Sima Rui was burned to ashes.

“Soul Comes!”

Li Chang’an beckoned with his hand.

Sima Rui’s Soul appeared amidst the ashes.

He was dazed at first, but he quickly understood his situation.

“Li Chang’an!”

Sima Rui’s expression was grim.

“How did I fall into your hands? Where is Nie Wushuang? Did you ask him to attack me?”

’So much nonsense!’

Li Chang’an didn’t reply, directly tossing him into the Venerable Soul Banner.

He had some questions of his own, but now was not the time to ask them.

After a moment, the entire Underground Space was filled in by Dahuang using its Earth Element Magical Power.

Li Chang’an put it into his Spirit Beast Bag and quickly fled the area.

…

「Meanwhile, deep within the Ancient Sect Ruins.」

Huang He Master’s aura was in disarray. His robes were stained with blood as he sat cross-legged in a secret chamber, Healing.

The Tier Three Yellow Crane and his eldest disciple, He Qianshan, stood guard at his side.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes. His gaze was profound, as if it could pierce through the entire Ancient Ruins and see a certain place beyond them.

He Qianshan hurriedly asked, “Master, what happened?”

“Your sixth junior brother is dead.”

A Spiritual Light flashed in Huang He Master’s hand, revealing a Jade Token.

At this moment, the Jade Token was shattered.

He Qianshan’s expression grew solemn. He said in a low voice, “Master, I will find the killer and avenge my sixth junior brother!”

“Do not be rash. The world is in chaos. A single misstep could lead to your death…”

…

「A few days later.」

Li Chang’an returned to the ruins.

He planned to check out the cave mansion marked on the incomplete map.

If there was an opportunity, he would take it. If not, he would leave and not explore any deeper.

’The Treasures in these ruins are plentiful, but it’s fraught with danger. I can’t stay for too long.’

Li Chang’an followed the map’s directions, moving swiftly. All he saw along the way was slaughter and gore.

He also encountered some people who tried to attack him, but he killed them all with ease.

Before long, he arrived at a cave mansion.

However, the cave mansion had already been opened. The Treasures inside had been taken, leaving nothing behind but some traces of Magical Combat.

’A step too late!’

Li Chang’an remained calm. He left that place and searched for another cave mansion.

But the next several cave mansions he found had also been opened.

He came up empty-handed time after time.

About an hour later, he arrived at the final cave mansion on the map.

’This Cave Mansion Array is intact! It hasn’t been opened!’

Li Chang’an’s eyes lit up slightly.

He went to the front of the cave mansion and carefully observed the Array protecting it.

’Nine interlocking Tier Two Top Grade Arrays. It would be a bit troublesome if they were in perfect condition, but several of them have been damaged by time. Breaking through them won’t be too difficult.’

Next, he used his proficiency in Arrays to easily break through the nine layers and collect all the materials.

Just as he was about to enter the cave mansion to investigate, a figure suddenly appeared not far away.

“Li Chang’an?”

The person’s voice was cold, tinged with a hint of surprise.

Li Chang’an followed the voice with his eyes and saw a familiar face.

“Daoist Mo, it’s been a long time.”

The newcomer had hair as white as snow and wore a black robe. Her features were exquisite, and a faint chill radiated from her entire body, as if she had just left some ice-bound region.

It was none other than the Mo Family’s Golden Core Seed, Mo Qingxue!

She never expected to run into Li Chang’an here.

Logically speaking, given Li Chang’an’s personality, he should still be on Changqing Mountain right now.

“Li Chang’an, this place is fraught with danger. You actually came Treasure Hunting?”

“Treasures stir the heart. I couldn’t resist either,” Li Chang’an said with a smile.

Hearing this, Mo Qingxue was genuinely surprised.

She had always misunderstood Li Chang’an, thinking he was a coward who clung to life, until she heard from Mo Xi about how he had slain a Demon.

However, while he might not be a coward, he could definitely be called timid!

For someone with such a personality to risk venturing deep into the ruins… this was what surprised Mo Qingxue.

Her gaze was icy as she glanced at the cave mansion. She asked, “You discovered this place, so its Treasures should rightfully be yours. But I have a faint feeling that there is a Treasure inside that is fated for me. May I go in with you? If that Treasure is of great use to me, I can owe you another favor.”

“Alright!”

Li Chang’an did not refuse and immediately agreed.

Mo Qingxue was already at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, and she was even younger than him.

’Such talent. Barring any accidents, she’s almost guaranteed to reach the Golden Core realm!’

Having a favor owed by a future Golden Core Cultivator would give Li Chang’an more security.

Soon, the two entered the cave mansion side by side.

After walking through a pitch-black corridor, a small, dark chamber appeared before them.

Inside the chamber sat a skeleton, and in front of it lay a Jade Scroll.

’Only this Jade Scroll, no other Treasures.’

Li Chang’an frowned.

’If this Jade Scroll is fated for Mo Qingxue, doesn’t that mean I get nothing?’

Mo Qingxue’s expression was cool, her icy gaze fixed on the Jade Scroll.

Just then, a faint, ethereal voice suddenly echoed from within the skeleton.

“Successor… successor…”

“Master tasked me with finding a successor for his Puppet arts, but I still haven’t found one… I… how can I face him…”

Hearing this voice, both of them took a half-step back, staring intently at the skeleton.

An indistinct Soul drifted out from the skeleton. Its face was full of confusion as it muttered to itself.

“Successor… I must find a successor…”

Seeing this, they both had the same thought.

Li Chang’an sent a secret Sound Transmission: “Daoist Mo, I’ve heard that if someone’s obsession before death is too strong, their Soul will not travel the Reincarnation Path. Instead, it will linger in the mortal world until that obsession is fulfilled.”

“Correct. This person should be in such a state.”

Mo Qingxue thought so as well.

Neither of them found it strange.

As Cultivators, they had seen their fair share of strange things.

Once this person found a successor for his Puppet arts and his obsession dissipated, he would naturally depart.

“You… the two of you…”

His dazed eyes swept over Li Chang’an and Mo Qingxue.

He seemed to be choosing a successor from between them to receive the Puppet inheritance.

Li Chang’an sighed inwardly.

’It seems this Treasure really is fated for Mo Qingxue. After all, she comes from a Puppet-making Noble Family.’

Mo Qingxue thought the same. She was very confident in her knowledge of the Puppet arts.

However, to the surprise of them both, the Soul suddenly flew toward Li Chang’an and handed him the Jade Scroll.

“You… your talent is extraordinary… you are the successor I’ve been looking for…”