Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 61 - 60: Belongs Neither to the Past, Nor to the Present, Nor to the Future

Faced with such a being that was neither immortal nor god, it was always wise to be cautious.

She stood up and asked, "How long until midnight?"

A palace maid quickly responded, "About an hour."

Princess Ruyi instructed, "Prepare the bathing water, make sure to use dust-free water, and..."

Senior Taichu preferred songs like Mountain and Stream, which seemed rather detached.

"Boil water with plum charcoal, use a bamboo bucket, add orchids, and prepare chrysanthemum powder for the body."

"And prepare a plain zither for me, not the ornate ones, an ancient zither will do."

"Also, prepare an incense table. I want to offer incense and pray."

After bathing and offering incense, Princess Ruyi played Mountain and Stream three times alone in her palace.

Feeling her mind finally at peace, she took out the bronze ghost mask and solemnly said, "Now, the pilgrimage can begin."

Upon reaching the cloud realm again, Ruyi could see the other three had already sat down, quietly awaiting Senior Taichu’s arrival.

Would they always arrive half an hour to an hour early?

Next time, she should come earlier too.

As the Ninth Princess of Da Yan, she understood Taichu’s significance better than anyone present.

Yet, no one spoke; they all remained silent.

Ruyi understood this was because Senior Taichu had not yet arrived, and discussing anything before Senior Taichu was considered disrespectful.

Taichu needed to know everything.

At midnight, amid the eager anticipation of the four, Chen Qing finally appeared.

Draped in a black robe, his posture was as majestic as a mountain.

Xu Yaofeng spoke, "Honored Senior Taichu, good evening."

Murong Lang smiled warmly, "Honored Senior Taichu, good evening."

Hu Yao also followed with, "Honored Senior Taichu, good evening."

Princess Ruyi stood up gracefully, neither hasty nor anxious, and with an extremely gentle and soft voice said, "Fu Luo, here to pay respects to the ancient sage, good evening, Senior Taichu."

Her demeanor was neither enchanting nor mundane, but rather possessed a sense of agility.

Even Chen Qing could only secretly applaud her.

As refreshing as a spring breeze, very pleasant.

Were they all raising the bar like this?

The other three also began to feel unsettled; Fu Luo directly elevated the competitive level.

Ruyi never thought this could be a deception; it was the Luck Gu that guided her here.

So even as an Empire Princess, she didn’t mind using the most solemn etiquette to greet Chen Qing.

Chen Qing nodded slightly, "Yao Feng, Red Lotus, scholar, Fu Luo, good evening."

He placed his right hand on the table and began to tap rhythmically, "Now, the meeting tonight begins."

After his voice faded for ten breaths, Murong Lang finally couldn’t help but be the first to speak, "Miss Fu Luo, I wonder if you have reached Foundation Establishment?"

Fu Luo replied, "Not yet, still waiting for an opportunity."

Murong Lang said, "Then you can ask Senior Taichu to guide you, using a suitable Light Gu for Foundation Establishment."

Fu Luo pondered silently, indeed, Senior Taichu also aimed to carve out a piece of the Jiguang Sect, perhaps the last piece, to bring the entire current Jiguang Sect under control.

Chen Qing quietly gave Murong Lang a nod of approval.

Well done.

Using Light Gu as the Lifebound Gu would greatly enhance her control over the meeting.

Fu Luo exclaimed in surprise, "Is it really possible? If so, I would love guidance from Senior Taichu."

Chen Qing said calmly, "Then what kind of Gu do you want?"

Fu Luo thought to herself, Senior Taichu’s authority was indeed frightening; he could even discern the most mysterious Gu, the Light Gu, at a glance!

The Light Gu was entirely different from other Gu. At least with other Gu, one could infer the approximate materials from the type.

But the Light Gu was different; before achieving spiritual item status, nobody knew what materials were needed or what abilities it would have.

Yet Senior Taichu could clearly see through the unrevealed abilities of the Light Gu.

Fu Luo thought for a moment, "If possible, I wish to follow Taichu’s guidance and roam upon the earth."

Are you asking to be my representative in the human world?

Does this mean you want a part of my abilities?

Chen Qing pondered for a moment and recalled an interesting Light Gu, wishing to try something.

If he remembered correctly, that Light Gu’s Harmonization promotion requirements were: to hear a melody that belongs neither to the past nor the present nor the future.

He wanted to see if the Song of Yangchun and Baixue could achieve this goal, to determine if he belonged to abnormal people or was an otherworldly visitor.

In truth, thinking about it, any transmigrator could be considered not belonging to the past, nor to the present, nor the future.

A transmigrator should belong to an otherworldly visitor, from another realm.

Therefore, the melodies I recall should all be considered not belonging to the past, nor to the present, nor the future.

After taking away Wushang, it sparked his curiosity about this matter.

"Scholar, go retrieve Light Gu number 4."

Murong Lang stood up and swiftly returned, holding a Light Gu shimmering with purple brilliance.

Chen Qing glanced at it; it was indeed this one.

He crossed his hands and spoke softly, "This Light Gu’s Harmonization promotion requirement is: to hear a melody that belongs neither to the past, nor the present, nor the future."

"I think it would suit you well."

Fu Luo was overjoyed; the Light Gu with such demanding requirements sounded incredibly fascinating just by hearing the Promotion Requirements.

"Senior, are you saying I should use this Light Gu for Foundation Establishment?"

Chen Qing nodded slightly, "This is an attempt."

"You can wait until this Light Gu advances to a spiritual item before using it as the Lifebound Gu for Foundation Establishment."

Fu Luo quickly grasped the unspoken implication; was this because Senior Taichu had just awakened, still unsure how much of his power had awakened, and hence this attempt was made?

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If she managed to advance the Light Gu through the tune made by Senior Taichu, it would indicate that Senior Taichu was indeed an existence not belonging to the past, present, or future.

Except for Hu Yao, who hadn’t grasped the meaning, Xu Yaofeng and Murong Lang were covered in cold sweat.

Senior Taichu, was he an existence not belonging to the past, present, or future?

Xu Yaofeng clasped his left hand with his right, trying to suppress any trembling.

Murong Lang gripped his folding fan tightly, as Senior Taichu was about to display his true authority before them for the first time!

The immense power hinted at in Senior Taichu’s words far surpassed even the Silent Tower of Thunder Pure Land.

Princess Ruyi didn’t question why Senior Taichu hadn’t undertaken the task himself; it must involve significant causal entanglement.

She reached out to hold that purple Light Gu, "Fu Luo follows the guidance of Senior Taichu."

Chen Qing continued, "As a reward for this attempt, I allow you to inquire about this Light Gu’s Promotion Items without any cost."

"It has already reached the Ninth Transformation of Gu. The Butterfly Transformation requirements are: a historical page preserved for over three thousand years, a complete Purple Lightning Mouse fur, and a complete dream."