Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 363 - 223: Dao Pill!

But the road is long, and along the way you have to pass through many desolate stretches, where danger lurks beyond words.

Even someone like Fang Yuan, in the late stages of Qi Cultivation, has to travel in a group just to feel a bit safer on such a journey.

This is exactly why Lu Chang’sheng has no intention of heading to the Taiyuan Domain to seek out the Spirit Body Technique.

The journey is simply too arduous.

If you have no other options, then it’s one thing, but with a fallback, there’s no need to push yourself like that.

"I’ll pass. Chang’sheng’s cultivation isn’t high enough, and it’s too far of a trip."

Lu Chang’sheng refused outright.

Fang Yuan and the others seemed to have expected this, so they just politely urged him a little, then dropped the matter.

Before they could speak again, Lu Chang’sheng said, "I happen to have a few pills here, I can sell them to you for less than the market price."

He didn’t hold back, taking out some top-grade pills he’d refined over the years.

When they saw there was even a Soul Gathering Pill among them, everyone was instantly shocked.

You have to know, pills like these are extremely rare, not only are the ingredients hard to find, but finding an alchemist willing and able to make them isn’t easy either.

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist." Fang Yuan said in a steady voice.

The Taiyuan Domain was unfamiliar territory for them; they’d only decided to go because they’d started feeling the pressure of dwindling lifespans and had no other choice.

That night they shared a meal at Lu Mansion, and Lu Chang’sheng and Li Nangua saw them off at the door.

Now, each of the five major families had produced two late-stage Qi Cultivators, so that’s why these few dared to leave Platinum Immortal City for Taiyuan Domain.

Watching their backs fade into the distance, Lu Chang’sheng summoned Lu Chang’an and the others, instructing them to keep a low profile for the time being.

The presence of Fang Yuan and his crew had been a backbone for Lu Mansion; now that they’d gone far away, his deterrence was much diminished.

Fortunately, Lu Chang’sheng had always maintained a friendly manner with others, and besides the previous incident with the Zhu Family, hadn’t had any more run-ins with other powers.

After eating the New Year’s Eve dinner, Lu Chang’sheng returned to his usual routine, and as the days to a breakthrough drew closer, his heart became more focused.

In a little over ten years, he’d be able to raise his Immortal Dao Root Bone up a level; maybe then, he’d have a shot at reaching the late Qi Cultivation stage himself.

"Fellow Daoist Lu."

"Fellow Daoist Huo! Fellow Daoist Li!"

The day after New Year’s, Huo Zun and Li Changmei came to visit.

Over the past few years, the three of them had grown closer, so of course, on a holiday like this, they’d stop by to catch up.

Sitting in the courtyard, the three chatted about the Liuyun Immortal City’s auction; every year around New Year’s, Liuyun Immortal City would host a grand auction.

They also held all kinds of gatherings.

Huo Zun and Li Changmei wanted to invite Lu Chang’sheng to go along with them.

Lu Chang’sheng didn’t give a definite answer; after waiting so long, he knew all too well how scarce resources were in Platinum Immortal City and the surrounding area.

Still, there was no telling if he might just luck out and find what he wanted there.

He was a little hesitant inside.

In the end, considering his weak cultivation, he figured it was best not to leave Platinum Immortal City for now, so he politely declined.

Huo Zun and Li Changmei didn’t mind; they understood Lu Chang’sheng’s temperament—he wasn’t one to venture out.

"Probably for the best. Things are pretty chaotic outside these days, and the Wang Family’s people have been searching for Red Cloud Daoist’s whereabouts nonstop."

"Red Cloud Daoist is really something, even with the Wang Family’s Foundation Establishment ancestor hunting him down, he’s managed to stay hidden this long."

Huo Zun sighed.

A while back, when Red Cloud Daoist appeared in Platinum Immortal City, it sent everyone into a panic.

Some Qi Cultivator clans temporarily abandoned their outside businesses, leaving only some Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals to guard them.

That way, even if Red Cloud Daoist showed up, the losses wouldn’t be too great.

Lu Chang’sheng’s mind stirred, and he asked, "Why would Red Cloud Daoist come here and not run elsewhere?"

They say that, when Red Cloud Daoist was first sighted, he wasn’t even near Platinum Immortal City, but off further to the east.

Logically, he should have headed east, as it’s even more remote there and farther away from sect powers like the Supreme Profound Sect.

"You don’t know, do you? Red Cloud Daoist came this way because, not long ago, a True Man fell."

said Huo Zun. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"After the True Man’s death, the Foundation Establishment cultivators around here have all been uneasy, so Red Cloud Daoist coming here makes both the Supreme Profound Sect and the Wang Family hesitate."

"Fellow Daoist Huo’s got a point."

Lu Chang’sheng still sensed something was off, but couldn’t quite put his finger on it, so he just replied this way.

"Whatever the reason, it’s not really our concern." Li Changmei stroked his beard and said, "But you, Chang’sheng, should keep an eye out. Your contribution ranking has pushed Fan Shou and the others so far behind, don’t be surprised if they start feeling jealous."

"Thank you for the warning, Fellow Daoist Li."

Lu Chang’sheng recalled how, lately, whenever he saw Fan Shou and those folks, he’d sensed a sort of irritation coming from them, giving rise to a hint of doubt in his heart.

"Why would a contribution ranking matter so much to them?"

He asked Huo Zun and Li Changmei, but both said they had no idea.

"Why not go ask Elder Xiao Feng? With his standing and strength, I’m sure he knows what’s really up."

"Maybe later," Lu Chang’sheng replied calmly.

After the two left, he stood in the courtyard for a good while, his gaze gradually growing resolute.

If Xiao Feng hadn’t told him, then seeking him out now wouldn’t help; might as well see what happens if he just keeps his position for a while—see if things change.

"Fan Shou, Luo Ji, and Mo Ran—all three, with their talents in alchemy, stand out even among Platinum Immortal City’s finest, yet they’ve suddenly switched gears to chase the contribution ranking. That means there’s something hidden there—something positive, too."