The Quest for Immortality

After sending Mo Hua away, it was past noon when Wenren Wan decided to take Yu Er back to the Shangguan Family to celebrate the New Year and pay homage to their ancestors.

In the carriage, Yu Er read for a while and, feeling tired, took a rest.

Wenren Wan, on the other hand, sat beside him, playfully teasing him with a smile in her beautiful eyes.

Shangguan Yi watched the two of them, feeling a great sense of relief but also a deep sense of debt.

If it wasn’t for his unique status in the Shangguan Family, which made him the target of many covetous eyes, he should have been enjoying peaceful cultivation days with his happy family of three.

But now, he found himself in a difficult position, constantly caught between the interests of his family, his father, and his wife and son.

Wenren Wan understood the difficulties he faced and didn’t say anything.

As long as Yu Er was healthy and safe, that was all that mattered.

As the carriage rolled along, Shangguan Yi suddenly asked, ”I wonder what Mo Hua likes...”

Wenren Wan was taken aback.

Shangguan Yi sighed, ”This time at the family banquet, we owe him a big favor; we should at least give something in return.”

Wenren Wan said, ”I have returned the favor.”

Shangguan Yi shook his head, ”Elder Ancestor’s autograph is a precious gift that many seek but cannot obtain. No matter what, I must give some more presents to express my gratitude.”

”Moreover...” Shangguan Yi glanced at Yu Er, his expression full of satisfaction.

”Yu Er’s spirit has been getting better day by day; he hardly has nightmares anymore, and this is all thanks to Mo Hua’s care at the Taixu Gate.”

Wenren Wan nodded her head.

That was true indeed.

Initially, when she sent Yu Er to the Taixu Gate, it was to seek Mo Hua’s help in dispelling Yu Er’s nightmares.

Not expecting a complete cure but hoping to ease it.

So Yu Er, at such a young age, would not be tormented by nightmares, afraid to fall asleep night after night.

In this matter, Wenren Wan had held out hope but did not expect her wish to come true.

Now Yu Er was lively and adorable, a far cry from his previous distressed and pitiable state, improved by who knows how many times.

”As for the gift...”

Wenren Wan pondered, ”Although Mo Hua is young, he is of noble character; he probably wouldn’t care for Spirit Stones...”

Wenren Wan clearly had a slight misunderstanding about Mo Hua when it came to Spirit Stones...

Then she continued:

”In terms of Spiritual Artifacts, as much as it’s not nice to say, his aptitude is indeed... lacking some, with low Blood Qi and Spiritual Power. He might not be able to use some Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts...”

”Good Pills might also not be of any use to him now.”

”Why not give him some Formations again.”

Wenren Wan listed her suggestions one by one.

Shangguan Yi also nodded slightly.

Giving Formations was a gift both precious and refined; it not only avoided vulgarity but also encouraged his Cultivation practice, which was the most suitable.

”What Formations should I give?” Shangguan Yi asked.

Wenren Wan thought for a moment, ”Does the Shangguan Family have any treasured Formation records?”

Shangguan Yi silently mumbled to himself.

You are now a daughter-in-law of the Shangguan Family as well...

But he didn’t dare say it out loud and instead pondered for a moment before speaking slowly: ”We do have some, but those are secret traditions not to be given out lightly...”

”What about those that aren’t that secretive?”

”There are some, but they are too difficult. Giving them might not allow him to learn at all but instead could lead to the depletion of his Divine Sense and waste his time.”

Wenren Wan thought for a bit and said, ”That’s not a problem; with Elder Master Xun’s guidance, if there are unsuitable Formation methods, Elder Master Xun will not let him learn them.”

”That is true...” Shangguan Yi nodded, ”I’ll pick out a few when I return to our clan.”

”Hmm.” Wenren Wan gave a slight hum, then her eyes lit up, and she whispered, ”You should bring over a few of the Shangguan Family’s Secret Formation Methods as well...”

Shangguan Yi hesitated, expressing his concern:

”That might not be a good idea. If word gets out, it could also cause trouble for Mo Hua.”

”You’re such a blockhead...”

Wenren Wan frowned, ”Not asking you to give out our Family’s unique inheritance.”

”Pick some that are secret, but not unique to the Shangguan Family, formations that other families also possess. Even if Mo Hua learns them, it won’t matter. Who knows where he learned them from? If others ask, he doesn’t tell, so no one can verify. If we don’t speak of it, it has nothing to do with our Shangguan Family...”

Shangguan Yi nodded uncontrollably, finding it quite reasonable.

Especially the phrase ”our Shangguan Family” from Wenren Wan’s mouth, it sounded very soothing to his ears.

”Then, I will go and have a look when I’m back,” Shangguan Yi said.

The Cultivation of disciples from prominent families is demanding. They should dabble in Pills, Formations, Talismans, and Instruments, not requiring too much expertise.

Although he also studied Formations, he only learned the general ones.

The ones that are too profound, too complicated, or truly secret Formation Methods—which are extremely hard to study and not efficient to learn—are not eagerly pursued unless one decides to follow the path of Formations in the future.

Therefore, which Secret Formation Methods exactly the Shangguan Family has in its collection, he will need to go to the Formation Pavilion after returning to the clan to find out.

”Then, which grade should I give?” Shangguan Yi asked Wenren Wan again.

”Give him something he can use now...” Wenren Wan thought about it, ”Starting from Basic First Grade to Second Grade Middle Stage... up to High-level Second Grade.”

Shangguan Yi was startled, ”High-level Second Grade? Isn’t that too difficult, can he learn it now?”

Wenren Wan shot Shangguan Yi an annoyed look, ”What are you thinking? He’s only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, how could he possibly learn High-level Second Grade Formations?”

”This is called preparing for a rainy day!” Wenren Wan continued.

”If you only give him Primary Rank Second Grade Formations, then when he reaches Foundation Building Middle Stage, Foundation Establishment Late Stage, does he have to beg you again for Middle and High-Rank Formations?”

”So just give all of Second Grade at once.”

”As for Third Grade Formations, those require Core Formation; it’s still early days for that.”

Shangguan Yi smiled faintly, speaking warmly, ”Wan’er really considers things thoroughly.”