Eternal Life by Daily Divination

The family who had sent this gift was merely a minor clan near Changqing Mountain, the Qi Refining Fan Family.

Li Chang’an vaguely recalled that the strongest person in the Fan Family was only at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

It must have been quite difficult for them to acquire such a Top Grade Treasure.

But it wasn’t the Treasure he was interested in—it was the Wooden Box that held it!

At the bottom of this box was a silver dot, so small it was almost invisible.

Li Chang’an extended a wisp of his Divine Sense to touch the silver dot, and a storage space immediately appeared before him.

Inside this space was an enormous Pill Furnace, crimson all over and engraved with intricate patterns.

’It should be a Tier Three Pill Furnace.’

Li Chang’an took it out and attempted to refine it, but the process was exceedingly difficult.

He had no choice but to summon the Profound Water Turtle and enter the Borrowed State. Only after a great deal of time did he finally manage to completely refine the Pill Furnace and learn its specific details.

’A Tier Three Top Grade Pill Furnace, the Red Yuan Furnace!’

A smile spread across Li Chang’an’s face. He was in high spirits.

He had been worrying about not having a good Pill Furnace, and now someone had delivered one right to him!

This Pill Furnace would be sufficient for him all the way to the Golden Core Stage.

Next, Li Chang’an continued to take stock of the other Treasures but found no more pleasant surprises.

That night, he left Changqing Mountain, transforming into a streak of light and descending upon the residence of the Qi Refining Fan Family.

The entire Fan Family was shaken!

All seven Cultivators of the clan, from the Patriarch to the youngest child, respectfully welcomed Li Chang’an in the main hall.

“There’s no need for such formalities!”

Li Chang’an smiled and shared some of his Cultivation Insights, which the members of the Fan Family received as if they were priceless treasures.

Afterward, he set up several Tier One Top Grade formations and handed control of them over to the Fan Family’s Patriarch.

Before leaving, he also left behind five top-tier Middle Grade Techniques, one for each of the Five Elements Attributes.

The Fan Family’s Patriarch was overcome with emotion, tears streaming down his face as he knelt on the spot and thanked Li Chang’an profusely.

As the head of the family, the Cultivation Technique he himself practiced was merely Low Grade.

“The path of the Immortal Dao is not an easy one. Cultivate well.”

Li Chang’an sent out a pulse of Spiritual Power to help him up, simultaneously healing the hidden injuries within his body.

Then, without lingering, he transformed into a streak of Spiritual Light and departed.

For a time after that, Li Chang’an’s life was peaceful and fulfilling, spent alternating between honing his Alchemy Skill and practicing the Mechanical Technique.

…

「Five months later.」

An unexpected Divination shattered his peaceful routine.

That night, Li Chang’an was sitting deep within his abode, assembling a Tier Two Middle Grade Mechanical Flying Bird.

Just past Midnight, a golden light flashed, updating as usual.

[Divination has been updated]

[Today’s Divination: Auspicious]

[The Zhou Family’s Tier Three Demon King, the “Spirit Rock Rat,” has secretly pursued the fugitive Zhou Family disciple, Zhou Yunqiao, all the way to Changqing Mountain. Relying on its powerful Defense, it will attempt to force its way onto the mountain, only to be slain by you using the Yi Wood Sword Array. Its Demon Core contains a vast amount of Earth Element Essence, which can help a Tier Two Earth Element Demon Beast advance to Tier Three.]

’A Tier Three Demon King forcing its way into Changqing Mountain?’

Li Chang’an’s gaze sharpened as he carefully read the Divination’s contents several times.

’I can’t believe Zhou Yunqiao is still alive.’

For the past several years, he had been secretly keeping tabs on the Zhou Family.

He had originally assumed that the Zhou Family had fallen completely under the control of Demon Beasts and that Zhou Sheng, Zhou Yunqiao, and the others had been killed.

It now seemed the situation was different from what he had guessed.

’The Zhou Family’s situation is more complex than I imagined. Perhaps there’s an opportunity for me to profit from this.’

Li Chang’an’s eyes brightened as he stared at the two words “Demon Core” in the Divination.

The Zhou Family originally only had one Old Demon King.

After the war between the Three Great Immortal Sects began, the Zhou Family joined the Cyan Cloud Sect’s side.

With the Cyan Cloud Sect’s considerable support, the Zhou Family raised a new Tier Three Demon King.

The very same Spirit Rock Rat mentioned in the Divination!

This Demon was an Earth Element Demon Beast with an Earth Grade Bloodline, renowned for its Defense. It was incredibly difficult for someone in the Early Stage of Golden Core to kill it.

’Thankfully, my strength has improved again. Otherwise, I might not have been able to kill it.’

Li Chang’an was secretly relieved. His breakthrough had come at just the right time.

…

The next morning, as dawn broke, Li Chang’an sat casually in his courtyard, continuing to assemble the Tier Two Middle Grade Mechanical Flying Bird.

About a quarter of an hour later, a dim streak of light cut across the sky and arrived before Changqing Mountain, materializing into the figure of Zhou Yunqiao.

“Elder Li, I am Zhou Yunqiao of the Zhou Family. My grandfather, Zhou Sheng, is a dear friend of yours. Could you please open the Array and allow me to rest on Changqing Mountain for a few days?”

“Come in.”

Li Chang’an said casually, beckoning with a wave of his hand.

Zhou Yunqiao breathed a sigh of relief as she entered Changqing Mountain and landed in the courtyard.

“Thank you, Elder Li!”

“You’re welcome.”

Li Chang’an took out a pot of Spirit Tea and gestured for her to sit.

“So tell me, what is the state of the Zhou Family now?”

At his words, Zhou Yunqiao’s eyes turned red.

She seemed to recall something sorrowful and was on the verge of tears.

“Elder Li, you were absolutely right back then. Many of the Zhou Family’s members have been subverted by the Demon Beasts, becoming their slaves…”

Zhou Yunqiao’s voice was filled with sorrow and exhaustion as she recounted her experiences over the past few years.

Back then, at Zhou Sheng’s one hundred and fiftieth birthday banquet, Li Chang’an had warned both Zhou Sheng and Zhou Yunqiao.

Later, the two of them investigated in secret and discovered that something was wrong.

They had intended to tell Li Chang’an but were ambushed by Demon Beasts halfway there.

“What happened then?”

Li Chang’an had already heard about this from the Black Armored Kui Ox.

The Demon Beasts’ ambush had failed.

Zhou Sheng had used a life-saving Treasure to escape with Zhou Yunqiao.

“After that, Grandfather and I went into hiding…”

Zhou Yunqiao explained that the reason they hadn’t returned to Changqing Mountain was that Zhou Sheng feared Li Chang’an had also been controlled by the Demon Beasts.

Coming to Changqing Mountain could very well be walking into a trap!

It had to be said, Zhou Sheng’s concerns were well-founded.

If Li Chang’an’s strength had been insufficient, he likely would have been subdued by the Black Armored Kui Ox and used as bait.