Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant-Chapter 408 - 252: Immortal Rumors? (Long - )_3
After pondering, Li An decided to make a move.
After all, here with Gao Tai, there was a Celestial Fire Reishi, and at Zhuhualu’s place, there would definitely be opportunities for Divinity Transformation. Such things are very important to Li An.
Moreover, the most crucial point is that Li An has a great advantage in making a move now.
Gao Tai is dead!
He could completely exploit Gao Tai’s identity to catch the opponent off guard.
Having made up his mind, Li An began his preparations immediately.
He collected all the Spirit Medicines in the valley, changed his appearance, concealed his life essence, transforming into an elderly True Core cultivator, and set off for New Dao City, the headquarters of the New Dao Alliance.
New Dao City is now the largest city in the Primordial Spirit Realm, gathering many powerful forces. Even Wu Juelun, a Divinity Transformation cultivator, also secluded himself here to practice, making it a holy land of cultivation in the Primordial Spirit Realm.
It was in this city that Gao Tai and Zhuhualu agreed to meet.
The reason being, both are cautious and fear being plotted against by the other.
However, if it’s in New Dao City, there would be no such concerns. Experts are as common as clouds here, and if anyone wanted to make a move, they’d surely attract the attention of the New Dao Alliance. By then, their plans would all be for naught, not aligning with their interests.
Thus, it’s safest here!
"Once Gao Tai and Zhuhualu meet, they will further decide on a place for alchemy."
Li An pondered, this was a rather troubling point; the location they would choose after leaving the New Dao Alliance would be random!
Li An couldn’t prepare in advance for that.
If Zhuhualu were to be a bit evasive, he might even suggest going to other vast realms to find an alchemy site, making it a huge challenge...
This meant Li An could only confront things head-on!
However, with the Cyan Flame Divine Sparrow, Gao Tai’s puppet, and Li An himself, it would be akin to three against one... against a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, the odds of winning were fairly high.
He temporarily took residence in New Dao City, continuously increasing the amount of Arrays and Talismans on him.
...
In the blink of an eye, half a year passed.
Li An now has two Rank Four Arrays and over two hundred Fourth Grade Talismans, making his assets quite substantial.
During this half-year, he also gathered more intelligence.
The situation within the New Dao Alliance appeared to be vaguely unstable. During the battle those years ago, Wu Juelun led men to support the Jiang Clan, ended up severely injured himself. Although the Dao Sect took measures to help, he ultimately doesn’t have much longer to live.
The Li Clan and the Tianwu School formed a marriage alliance, with Wu Juelun’s daughter marrying Li Chengwang, thus stabilizing the situation.
The Jiang Clan rose like the midday sun, becoming increasingly prosperous, with a large gathering of cultivators in the South Peak Continent, subtly going against the New Dao Alliance.
He also gathered some news about Evil Spirit Lake. Since "Gu Dao" died in the Supreme Profound Mountain Range, Evil Spirit Lake took a sharp downturn. In the first year after Gu Dao’s death, it’s said that a Nascent Soul expert proposed taking over, yet Evil Spirit Lake continuously activated Li An’s protective array, forbidding anyone to enter...
But Li Shuangshuang’s stubbornness was of no use, as two years ago, Evil Spirit Lake was officially annexed by the Li Clan!
Li Shuangshuang once managed to escape from the Li Clan, and now, she has returned.
Of course, her situation has improved somewhat, considering that Li An had altered her appearance and life essence, making it impossible for the Li Clan to recognize her true identity.
Li An felt hardly any emotion about it; whether she survives depends solely on Li Shuangshuang herself.
...
"Moon Viewing Tower."
At sunset, Li An approached a tavern. His appearance had completely changed, now looking like a rich gentleman, wearing brocade clothing, with a large build and a radiant face.
When dealing with Gao Tai and Zhuhualu, real names weren’t used; instead, the alias "Master of Great Profound" was employed to interact.
After eating and drinking in the tavern for three consecutive days, today Li An found a spot where the last rays of sunset could shine upon.
Just as he sat down, opposite him appeared a wandering doctor holding a sign, wearing a high hat, and clothes that looked dirty. His face was gaunt, but he had a green beard. He sat opposite Li An, giving a slight smile, saying: 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
"As the sun sets, it’s just the right time to drink a pot of Spirit Wine, having the chance for eternal life, in this fleeting moment."
Li An raised an eyebrow, saying: "Eternal life, amidst this world of chaos, a pot of clear tea is best, sir, please!"
The secret code was matched.
This person was indeed Zhuhualu!
"Brother Taixuan, how are your preparations going?"
Zhuhualu communicated in secret.
Li An replied: "Rest assured, everything is ready... it’s just the Nascent Soul Blood that’s a bit lacking, I’d like to invite you to join me in obtaining more..."
Li An tested the waters.
This was an idea he came up with; to smoothly push forward the alchemy matters, Zhuhualu would most likely agree. When the two set out to target Nascent Soul cultivators, Li An would have the opportunity to create a sneak attack scenario, releasing the puppet Gao Tai to pretend to be a Nascent Soul cultivator, then catch Zhuhualu off guard...
Since he was unclear about Zhuhualu’s foundation, it was best to consider everything comprehensively, pulling all into a favorable situation for himself!
"Hmm?"
Zhuhualu glanced at Li An, saying: "If it’s insufficient... there’s no need to make up for it, I wanted to discuss this with you anyway."
"I already have a drop of Divinity Transformation Blood!"
A drop of Divinity Transformation Blood!
Li An was shocked, how did Zhuhualu acquire it?
In refining the Human Returning Pill, the higher the blood level, the more effective the medicine. A drop of Divinity Transformation Blood surpasses ten basins of Nascent Soul Blood.
"This is excellent!"
Li An was greatly pleased, "If you have any conditions, friend, feel free to mention them——"
Zhuhualu smiled; this Master of Great Profound is truly clever. Holding the Divinity Transformation Blood grants him much say in the alchemy matters!
