Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

Ancestor Master Wang Ji couldn’t help but speak.

Tianchenzi also said, "What Senior Brother did, not all of it was out of selfish intent. Besides, Li An did not die; such punishment is indeed too severe."

Withered Daoist, however, shook his head and said, "Not severe."

"Five years later, if Taiqingzi can walk out alive, he will regain the position of Sect Leader; if he dies, then he has redeemed his sins."

"This is also the will of all the Immortals and the Supreme."

The words were light, but in the grand hall, all the Peak Masters instantly fell silent.

"Peak Master Wang, you must diligently treat Li An and help him recover quickly."

"Changshou, from now on, ensure that Li An is well-treated at Evergreen Peak, and give him ample guidance. Although you bear no direct responsibility, you were almost deceived into making a grievous error by Taiqingzi. This too is your sin, and you must atone for it."

Withered Daoist gave one more round of instructions, and Gui Changshou and Wang Rufu both respectfully accepted their orders.

"This matter should not be made public; to the outside, say it was the Demon Sect’s great master Ye Mo who led Jun Yelin astray, injuring Li An, and let it end at that!"

"Additionally, issue a kill-order to hunt down Jun Yelin and Ye Mo."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Has Li An awakened? What did he say?"

The Supreme asked another question.

Wang Rufu replied, "Reporting to the Supreme, I have inquired, and Li An said he only felt a moment of dizziness and then was unconscious, completely unaware of what happened."

The Supreme said, "Since that is the case, it is not appropriate to let him know about this."

...

Li An recuperated in the Rejuvenation Cave for a full half year.

Ordinary people wouldn’t have such a privilege; as long as their life can be saved, they would be thrown out in three to five days to avoid wasting resources. But he was special, personally attended to by the Supreme, so Wang Rufu was very diligent.

"You have recovered well, you should be able to leave now."

Xue Yan brought in some medicine, lifted Li An’s robe to look at his chest, and saw the wound from Jun Yelin was completely gone, his skin smooth as jade, with well-defined abs.

"I feel like I’m still very injured..."

Li An said with difficulty.

Xue Yan’s slender jade-like hand suddenly pinched the flesh under his ribs with force.

"Ah——"

Li An immediately let out a cry like a pig being slaughtered.

Xue Yan said, "Hmm, the sound is loud and strong, you’re fine, now go ——"

"You..."

Li An was infuriated.

But in his heart, Li An actually knew that under the care of Huichun Peak, his vitality had long returned to its peak state, thriving and vigorous, which he couldn’t hide, and there was no point in delaying longer.

The most important thing was, he realized, his situation was now safe!

Through chatting with Xue Yan, he had already learned of certain circumstances outside: the Sect Leader suddenly announced a retreat half a year ago, the Dao Sect issued a kill-order for the Demon Sect’s great master and Jun Yelin, and Gui Changshou specifically delivered a pill...

And of course, there was Xiang Yuntian, who for half a year, never moved from outside the Rejuvenation Cave, like a statue.

All signs indicated that the matter of Li An’s Demon Seed being removed had reached a conclusion, and a higher authority than the Sect Leader in the Dao Sect must have intervened.

That was enough.

On that day, Li An officially walked out of the Rejuvenation Cave.

"Old tortoise, you finally came out!"

Xiang Yuntian approached, lightly punched Li An’s chest, and said, "How is it? Having something removed, do you feel like you can’t go on?"

Li An said, "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely outlive you."

"The ones who hurt you were the so-called great master of the Demon Sect and the great genius Jun Yelin of the Great Dao. Cultivate well, we will find them someday and avenge our grudge!"

Xiang Yuntian said solemnly.

Li An nodded as well.

"Li An,"

Gui Changshou also appeared, smiling slightly and saying, "I have come to take you back to the peak."

Li An bowed and said, "Thank you, Peak Master."

He immediately followed Gui Changshou.

Back at Evergreen Peak, in the main hall, Gui Changshou said, "Regarding your injury, the Sect Leader personally reported to the Supreme, who stepped up, and everything has been concluded. From now on, you can cultivate at Evergreen Peak with peace of mind, as no one in the sect would dare plot against you again."

Li An’s heart was slightly moved, was Gui Changshou implying something?

Suggesting that even the Sect Leader might have been given the punishment deserved?

"The Supreme cares deeply about you, specifically instructed me to take good care of you,"

Gui Changshou continued, "From now on, your monthly stipend will be adjusted to match that of a Great Dao disciple, and based on your progress in cultivation, you will enjoy the same resources as a Great Dao disciple."

"This is the Jade Talisman, holding this talisman allows you access to all peaks and halls of the Dao Sect, obtaining any resource that matches your cultivation level."

Li An couldn’t help but feel slightly moved; the Dao Sect’s "compensation" was indeed sincere.

Great Dao disciples are truly the darlings within the sect, never facing a shortage of resources; whatever is needed for cultivation is simply taken! Talisman pens, talisman papers, array materials, pills, body tempering materials, etc...

Moreover, they can enter any place to hear the Dao, view all the Scripture Pavilions, and if one’s cultivation is sufficient, obtain the handwritten insights and notes of the Immortals.

Though directly making Li An a Great Dao disciple would not comply with sect rules, using this method, they gave him a great future!

"Additionally, when your cultivation reaches the requisite level, you can take over the position of Evergreen Peak Master."

Gui Changshou suddenly said, "This is my personal promise to you."

Li An bowed deeply and said, "What merit do I have to deserve such thoughts from the Peak Master? I will exert all my efforts, cultivate diligently, and not fail the Peak Master or the Dao Sect!"

Gui Changshou nodded and said, "You may go."