Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses - Chapter 55

Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Supreme Immortal Venerable, Sect Leader Deposed

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Seeing Luo Hun’s embarrassed expression, Gu An suddenly realized, so this guy likes this; he should have said so earlier!

Gu An immediately patted Luo Hun’s shoulder and smiled: “Brother Luo, I didn’t expect your taste to be the same as mine. To be honest, compared to the battles and conflicts over Daoist traditions in the ‘Investiture of the Gods,’ I prefer the calm interactions between people and the experience of traveling and enjoying the scenery. Those are what truly temper the Daoist Heart!”

His words made Luo Hun less embarrassed, and a smile appeared on his face.

The two began to have an enjoyable conversation about the ‘Green Hero Travelogue,’ bringing them closer together.

However, Luo Hun was still reserved and refrained from discussing the romantic aspects of the ‘Green Hero Travelogue,’ only talking about the fascinating landscapes and peculiar news.

Teasing the serious Luo Hun brought Gu An a lot of joy.

From now on, Tianya Valley would not be so dull!

…

Time flew by, and three years passed swiftly.

Another summer arrived; Gu An was already 38 years old. Starting this year, the Third Medicine Valley would welcome its first batch of mature medicinal herbs, which he eagerly anticipated.

As for Tianya Valley, they were cultivating high-rank medical herbs, so it would still take some time.

That morning, Gu An was leading the disciples in the Mystic Valley for their morning exercises.

Although Zhen Qin and the other two had gone to the Third Medicine Valley, three new servant disciples had arrived, keeping Mystic Valley lively.

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While Gu An was twisting his waist, he suddenly sensed something and smiled.

Xiaochuan noticed his smile and couldn’t help but ask: “Senior Brother, why are you smiling?”

“Nothing, just keep practicing,” Gu An brushed him off, and Xiaochuan stopped asking.

After a while, the exercises ended, and the disciples dispersed while Gu An walked towards his own tower.

Just as he reached downstairs, he heard a sound breaking through the air from afar. He turned and saw someone flying towards him on a sword.

It was Li Ya!

After many years, Li Ya still wore a black robe, but his temperament had changed, and a lock of white hair added to his sense of experience.

From a distance, Li Ya saw Gu An, and a smile appeared on his usually stern face, melting his cold demeanor.

Li Ya’s cultivation level had reached the ninth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and Gu An felt that he was even stronger than Ji Lin from back then, estimating that he wasn’t far from the Core Formation.

After landing, Li Ya opened his arms and hugged Gu An, making his body a bit stiff.

“Not bad, you’ve reached Foundation Establishment. It seems you’ve worked hard,” Li Ya said, pinching Gu An’s shoulder with a satisfied smile.

Gu An naturally freed himself from his grasp and smiled: “You’re finally back; was everything smooth?”

Li Ya shook his head and said: “Not smooth, but it was a blessing in disguise. Let’s go inside and talk.”

Gu An nodded and led him upstairs.

An hour later.

In the loft, Gu An and Li Ya sat facing each other, drinking wine, and listening to Li Ya’s experiences over the years made Gu An feel deeply moved.

“It feels like it could be written into a book,” Gu An commented.

Li Ya laughed: “Indeed, although I escaped death many times, it made me who I am today.”

Over the years, Li Ya had traveled south in search of the legacy of a Divinity Transformation Cultivator, competing with various geniuses. After barely making it through, the Divinity Transformation Cultivator tried to possess him, but fortunately, he survived. Although he didn’t say how he avoided the possession, Gu An assumed it was related to the soul within him.

After escaping the Divinity Transformation calamity, Li Ya acquired a sword intent in the cave of that cultivator. He spent three years refining it, transforming his entire sword intent.

Afterwards, when returning from Jizhou in the south, he encountered more obstacles, such as saving a woman oppressed by a local prominent family. Unfortunately, after he left, he heard that she and her family were forced to death. This tragic incident spread widely among the people, so he returned and slaughtered that family, sparking much debate in that region.

The local authorities chased Li Ya for a few days before giving up, even withdrawing the bounty on him.

When Li Ya spoke of this experience, his tone wasn’t very sad, just a bit cold.

Gu An poured Li Ya another drink, and Li Ya suddenly asked: “Junior Brother Gu, why do you think we cultivate immortality? Is it just to pursue the illusory longevity? Throughout history, has there ever been someone who truly attained immortality?”

Hearing this, Gu An poured himself a drink and said: “I don’t know what immortal cultivators should ultimately pursue. I only know that while living, you should feel at ease. Whatever makes you feel at ease, do it.”

“I plant flowers and herbs every day. To many, it seems like wasting the years of cultivation, but I find it interesting. The medicinal herbs I plant can help the sect, and isn’t that somewhat meaningful?”

He didn’t find Li Ya hypocritical. After experiencing certain things, one would naturally feel confused.

After hearing this, Li Ya held his cup, lost in thought.

He thought for an hour; Gu An didn’t disturb him, instead pulling out the ‘Green Hero Travelogue’ to read.

After finishing his thoughts, Li Ya’s eyes became bright. He looked at Gu An and said: “Great truths are never found in temples, Junior Brother Gu. Thank you, I think I know what to do now.”

He stood up and took out a white jade bottle from his storage bag, saying: “This is an elixir made from Thousand-Year-Old Spirit Fat. It can temper the muscles and bones but should be taken no more than twice a year. I must return to form my core now.”

Before Gu An could stop him, he jumped out of the window and left.

Gu An fell silent. Why did this guy love jumping out of windows?

His gaze turned to the white jade bottle on the table.

Why does everyone love giving him gifts?

Gu An looked helpless but still put the bottle into his storage bag.

…

The summer evenings came late. Gu An arrived at the Third Medicine Valley. As soon as he stepped off the teleportation array, he saw Zhen Qin, Su Han, Ye Yan, and Zhou Tongyou happily chatting in a nearby pavilion.

Gu An immediately walked over.

In the middle of an animated discussion, Zhou Tongyou noticed Gu An and smiled. The others followed his gaze and quickly stood up.

At the pavilion, Gu An asked with a bit of annoyance: “Why are you here again? Haven’t you emptied your storage bag yet?”

Three years had passed, and Zhou Tongyou had visited no less than ten times, each time bringing medicinal herbs, elixirs, and magic artifacts. The last time they sparred, Gu An barely beat him in ten moves, winning unconvincingly.

Well, his acting was unconvincing too.

Zhou Tongyou laughed: “Don’t worry, this time I’m not here to spar but to say goodbye. I’m leaving. I’ve been at the Supreme Sect for many years, and you’re the one friend I’ve truly made, and I acknowledge you.”

Friend?

Gu An didn’t know how to respond.

Ye Yan looked at Zhou Tongyou with some reluctance. Over the years, Zhou Tongyou had guided him in his cultivation each time he visited, almost like a half-master.

“What do you mean by being here for many years? Are you not a disciple of the Supreme Sect?” Zhen Qin asked in surprise, her eyes wide.

Su Han and Ye Yan’s expressions also changed dramatically.

They all had the same thought in their minds.

Could this person be a spy from the Demon Path?

Zhou Tongyou smiled in pride: “Forget it, I wanted to keep a low profile to avoid pressure on you. Now that I’m leaving, I’ll stop pretending. I’m Zhou Tongyou from Jueshan Sect!”

Upon hearing this, Zhen Qin and the others were stunned, which made Zhou Tongyou feel even more pleased. He even raised his chin and looked at Gu An, anticipating a shocked expression.

Gu An’s expression drastically changed, making Zhou Tongyou’s mood soar.

However, Zhen Qin suddenly asked sharply: “Are you famous?”

Zhou Tongyou’s pupils slowly dilated, and he stood frozen.

Gu An worried he might change his mind and want to stay, so he said: “Indeed, very famous, suppressing the entire younger generation of the Supreme Sect. Didn’t expect this… Forgive me, forgive me…”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tongyou’s expression relaxed, and Zhen Qin and the others, following Gu An’s cue, began exclaiming in surprise.

“My heavens! Did I hear it wrong?”

“It’s actually you…”

“How could it be!”

Zhou Tongyou’s face twitched. For some reason, their words felt harsh to him.

He took a deep breath and said: “Your Supreme Sect is about to undergo major changes. Be careful, take care. If fate allows, we will meet again.”

Having said that, he leaped and transformed into a light beam, flying towards the sky.

The three disciples were stunned by his movement technique and watched in a daze as he left.

Gu An waved his hand and said: “Disperse now, practice well, and form your Foundation Establishment soon, so you won’t be unworthy of meeting him again.”

The three promptly paid respects and left.

Gu An pondered Zhou Tongyou’s words: major changes in the Supreme Sect?

He hoped it wouldn’t affect his Medicine Valley.

Turning around, he headed towards his tower. After entering the room, he closed the door, walked to the desk, and took out a pen and paper, beginning to draft Gu Zong and his son’s book.

The final volume of ‘Investiture of the Gods’ had already been sent to the Book Collection Hall. Next, it was time to write a new book.

After the ‘Investiture of the Gods,’ the next obvious choice was ‘Journey to the West,’ but he feared its impact might be too significant, so he decided to set it aside for now and write a novel about Gu Zong and his son to cool things down, making Pan An look less like an immortal reincarnate.

Recently, the Outer Sect disciples had praised Pan An as if he were an immortal incarnate, making Gu An uneasy.

He planned to use classic web novel plots from his previous life for the second book.

Gu Zong had cultivated for five hundred years, renowned in the Immortal Cultivation World, and was the Supreme Sect’s strongest elder. In the year his Daoist friend gave birth to a son, the Demon Path invaded, and the Supreme Sect faced annihilation. Gu Zong used his divine skills to call upon the powers of heaven and earth, wiping out the Demon Path, but he fell into a space rift caused by his divine skills.

The world believed him dead, not knowing that he had landed on a deserted island overseas, where he accidentally discovered an immortal’s legacy.

Twenty years later, Gu Zong returned to find his son, Gu Yu, demoted to a servant disciple because someone had taken his Heavenly Spirit Root!

Zhou Tongyou was the same age as Gu Yu, and the two had been close since childhood. Even after Gu Yu’s demotion, Zhou Tongyou looked forward to his rise. Over the subsequent centuries of enmity, they became the pillars of the Supreme Sect, protecting the peace of the Immortal Cultivation World.

After pondering, Gu An’s eyes sparkled.

He began writing.

Chapter One, The Fallen Genius!

…

The year after Zhou Tongyou left, in the spring, Gu An went to the Outer Sect to submit his manuscript. Liu Chang was very interested in his ‘Supreme Immortal Venerable’ and chatted with him for a long time.

Upon leaving the Book Collection Hall, Gu An overheard disciples discussing that the sect leader, Lv Baitian, had suffered a deviation during cultivation and had fallen, with Elder Chu Tianqi taking over as sect leader.

Gu An was shocked; the sect leader had been killed?

He quickly left the Outer Gate City and headed for the Third Medicine Valley.

Upon entering the valley, he saw Gu Yu waiting, with an elderly man with a hunched back standing behind him. The old man was thin, with white hair, wearing tattered clothes, and was scanning all the gardens.

Seeing Gu An flying in on his sword, Gu Yu smiled and stood up, saying: “You finally returned. This is an old relative of my father. You can call him Elder Tian. His spirit root qualification is poor, destined never to reach Foundation Establishment. He will stay in the Medicine Valley and assist you, so feel free to give him any task.”

Gu An’s eyes turned to the old man, his expression changing slightly.

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