I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

”What do you think of Yao’Er?”

This question exploded like thunder in Gu Yuan’s ears, causing his thoughts to race, unsure of what to say.

The question seemed to carry a strong hint of implication.

But he even had a ”mistress,” how could he agree to such a thing?!

Not right! Not right!

Becoming the grandson-in-law of a Golden Core is not that easy, it means binding oneself to the Bian Family.

At that time, the many trump cards and opportunities—should they be shared or not?

The reason he held onto the Sword Fox Immortal was that he didn’t need to be responsible!

The Sword Fox Immortal was generous and wealthy, and he didn’t have to bear any responsibility; completing a few tasks for him was enough. But if he were the Bian Family’s son-in-law, that might not be the case.

For a moment, Gu Yuan thought of many things, but in the next instant, he laughed at himself.

The Ascendant’s intentions, how could he fathom them? Thinking too much only troubles oneself.

”Junior Sister Bian is pure-hearted and exceptionally talented; given time, she will surely succeed in the Immortal Path!”

Gu Yuan gathered his thoughts, pondered slightly, and then spoke.

”Pure-hearted? It’s just some cleverness!”

”Thinking herself extraordinary, believing she can control others, unaware that she’s simply a frog in a well!”

The Daoist shook his head, seeming frustrated at her lack of progress.

These words were something the Golden Core could say, but Gu Yuan could not.

He could only bow his head, not daring to speak much.

”She was born with a Dao Body, possessing extraordinary aptitude, and I’ve adored her since she was young.”

”During her Qi Refining, I gifted her the Kite Cloud Valley as her cultivation resource, hoping to nurture a favored girl of heaven.”

”But to my surprise, after closing my retreat and emerging, she was still an obscure Bian Family girl in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment...”

The Daoist sighed deeply, revealing a hint of human-like elder’s anger.

Indeed, Bian Chuyao could be said to be born with a golden key.

In the Noble Families, she was also deeply cherished.

Kite Cloud Valley is a Spiritual Land on a Tier Three Spirit Island, accompanied by rare creatures like the Flower Spirit.

But over the years, she hadn’t made a name for herself.

Everyone only knew her as the beloved daughter of the Bian Family, without any other identity.

Facing the Golden Core’s anger, Gu Yuan could only listen quietly.

After all, the fame that Bian Chuyao hadn’t achieved was all snatched by him.

He was the least suitable person to provide comfort.

”Do you have the intention to form a Dao Companion?”

The Daoist’s emotions shifted rapidly, regaining calmness almost immediately, asking Gu Yuan.

This almost felt like a direct hint.

”Ascendant’s insight is clear; without achieving the great path, I am unwilling to marry!”

Gu Yuan bowed deeply, politely declining.

”What realm is considered achieving the great path?”

The Daoist, upon hearing this, wasn’t angered but instead continued to ask.

”To live freely, unrestrained, able to refuse all unpleasant things, that is attainment.”

Gu Yuan pondered and slowly replied.

The Daoist immediately laughed, ”Truly, a cunning one!”

”Immortal and indestructible, reaching the Celestial Palace, daring not to speak boldly, yet you’ve stirred my interest!”

”Disciple does not dare!”

”Since you dare not, then become the Bian Family’s son-in-law?”

”This life is short, and I do not dare to yearn for the Immortal Path, but if ever a day comes when my cultivation stops advancing, struggling is futile, perhaps then I can form a Dao Companion and pass on the lineage, hoping for the future.”

”But at this time, my heart is solely on the great path, truly with no interest in romantic affairs!”

Gu Yuan prostrated himself, bowing deeply as he spoke.

The grand hall suddenly fell into silence.

After a long time, a voice finally resonated within the hall.

”Rise then, if you are unwilling, can I force you?”

”A heart towards the great path, unwavering dedication, no one can interfere, not even I!”

”I only hope you can maintain your original intent and fulfill your wishes...”

The Daoist seemed to recall something, eyes filled with nostalgia, and his voice carried a hint of wistfulness.

”Thank you, Ascendant, for understanding!”

Gu Yuan stood up, silently letting out a long breath of relief.

The Ascendant’s favor was heavier than a mountain; accepting it naturally promised endless wealth.

But rejecting it could lead to the Golden Core’s displeasure, bringing calamity.

Fortunately, the Bian Family’s Ascendant was reasonable and didn’t pursue it.

Otherwise, he might have had to stay on Jade Pot Peak, not daring to emerge until reaching the Golden Core.

”You request a Thousand-year-old Golden Yi Spirit Bamboo?”

The Daoist asked Gu Yuan again, as if everything before was just a passing cloud.

”I beg the Ascendant to bestow it upon me; I am willing to purchase it with precious Spirit Stones and treasures!”

Gu Yuan didn’t expect that he could still proceed with a transaction.

But since the Bian Family’s Ascendant proactively opened the topic, naturally he would not refuse, so he humbly requested.

”There’s no need for precious Spirit Stones; I don’t lack those things from you.”

The Daoist shook his head and then said, ”Just compete with Yao’Er once; if you win, I’ll grant you one!”

As he spoke, behind the Daoist, waves rippled, and a white jade screen quietly emerged.

Behind the screen, a gentle girl adorned with trailing fringes and flowing ribbons, in a long skirt reaching the ground, slowly walked out.

”Senior Brother Gu!”

Bian Chuyao bit her red lips lightly and gracefully saluted Gu Yuan.

”Junior Sister Bian?!”

Gu Yuan’s heart stirred slightly, quite surprised, instinctively shifting his gaze to the Daoist.

But the Daoist sat calmly, as if completely unaware.

Gu Yuan internally sighed deeply.

Judging by the situation, this girl must have overheard the conversation he had with the Bian Family’s Ascendant.

Although Gu Yuan appeared indifferent, he was aware that rejecting ”marriage” in front of the girl was greatly hurtful.

Even if he harbored no romantic attachment, his rejection was still a significant injury, causing her to lose face.

”How about it, compete once, if you win, the Thousand-year-old Golden Yi Spirit Bamboo is yours!”

The Daoist once again spoke, prompting.

Rejecting a Dao Companion wasn’t enough, now he had to engage in Magical Combat with her?

Was this to vent for Bian Chuyao or was there another motive?

Gu Yuan, at that moment, couldn’t discern the Golden Core Ascendant’s intentions.

Moreover, it had been ten years since they last met, and Bian Chuyao, after consuming unknown spiritual pills and wonders, had reached the Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment, matching his own level.

He pondered deeply, unsure of what to do.

To fight or not to fight?

”Senior Brother Gu, after your bold words before, your Dao Heart was resolute, why now become hesitant?”

”It’s just a little competition, if you win, you get the Thousand-year-old Spirit Bamboo, and you’re still overthinking it?”

Just as Gu Yuan was hesitating, Bian Chuyao suddenly spoke, her gaze radiant as she looked at Gu Yuan.

Whether from anger or resentment was unclear.

Gu Yuan sighed deeply at the sight.

Alright, regardless of everything, this battle could not be avoided!

He bowed to the Daoist and Bian Chuyao, then solemnly said, ”Since the Ascendant invites, I have no reason to decline; I will now seek to learn from Junior Sister’s expertise!”

”Good!”

The Daoist, upon hearing, laughed heartily.

Then with a wave of his hand, a golden round platform appeared, descending in the center of the grand hall.

Bian Chuyao leapt up, first to land on the round platform.

”Please, Senior Brother!”

”Perhaps after today, we will not be addressed as Senior Brother and Junior Sister anymore!”

In Bian Chuyao’s eyes, golden fire flowed as she earnestly spoke to Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan sighed lightly and stepped onto the round platform as well.