Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

The Sect Leader wants to take me as a disciple?

This was something Li An never expected.

What qualifications does he have to attract the Sect Leader’s attention?

As he pondered, Li An vaguely realized that this might still be related to the matter of his Demon Seed being taken fifty years ago. Could it be that this master who has entered the Tribulation Crossing Stage still feels apologetic towards him?

The other Peak Masters all appeared calm, but Gui Changshou looked very delighted. He said to Li An, "Li An, with such a fortunate opportunity, you should quickly thank the Sect Leader!"

In their view, this was certainly a good thing for Li An.

Following the Sect Leader would mean receiving his guidance, promising a bright future henceforth.

However, Li An thought for a moment and then said, "Thank you for your concern, Sect Leader, but Li An’s aptitude is dull. Joining your tutelage would only bring disgrace to your esteemed sect. Thank you for your kindness!"

"I wish to continue cultivating at Evergreen Peak... but there is one thing I ask for, and I hope the Sect Leader will allow it."

Li An’s response was beyond everyone’s expectations.

To refuse the Sect Leader, yet ask for something else?

Is there anything more precious than becoming a direct disciple of a Great Cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage?

The Sect Leader was also puzzled, full of disbelief, and asked, "What do you want?"

Li An replied, "Back while at Huichun Peak, I heard about how the tribulation I faced fifty years ago, though I recovered, closed up and damaged my Life Essence, causing me to lose a significant amount of lifespan... So, I wish to ask for an Evergreen Pill!"

"In this life, I have no great ambition in pursuit of the Immortal Dao but only seek to extend my days a little longer to diligently study the art of Talisman Arrays. Please fulfill my request, Sect Leader!"

Evergreen Pill!

This pill, as its name implies, is meant for extending life!

It’s one of the top-tier life-extending pills within the Dao Sect.

Even Harmonization Dao experts can extend their lives by several hundred years by taking it. For a Divinity Transformation cultivator like Li An, extending life by over a millennium is also quite common.

However, this pill is forbidden. Ordinary disciples can never obtain it, and even for elders or Peak Masters, getting it requires approval from the high ranks of the Dao Sect.

The belief of going with the flow and knowing one’s fate is a significant teaching in the Dao Sect. Consuming a life-extending pill to prolong life is considered going against nature.

Li An’s reasoning was also simple.

To become the Sect Leader’s direct disciple?

Li An did not suspect his intentions; being accepted as a disciple in front of everyone clearly aimed to resolve the karma related to Jun Yelin. Besides, Li An had nothing else for him to take advantage of.

However, although it may seem extremely glorious, promising a bright future, it was completely contrary to what Li An sought.

But to refuse outright would be too suspicious. After all, who would give up such a good opportunity? Li An’s choice was quite unusual.

So, he asked for an Evergreen Pill!

The life-extending effects of the Evergreen Pill are immense. Later, when Li An maintains his longevity in the Dao Sect, no one would suspect anything. Isn’t it wonderful?

Furthermore, by openly expressing his intentions, merely seeking the minor paths of cultivating across various fields, the people of the Dao Sect would consider him without great ambition, and thus not pay much attention to him.

As expected, upon hearing his words, the surrounding Peak Masters could only shake their heads, clearly not approving of Li An’s choice, but none of them spoke up.

The Sect Leader stared at Li An for a long time before finally saying, "Alright—since that is what you desire, so be it."

"Evergreen Peak or Celestial Dao Peak, both are good places for cultivation."

"Regarding the Evergreen Pill, I’ll make a submission to the Supreme and give you a response afterward."

Even the Sect Leader cannot use an Evergreen Pill on his own accord.

Li An expressed his thanks, "Thank you, Sect Leader!"

Then, he withdrew.

...

"Kid, what exactly were you thinking? How can an Evergreen Pill compare to such a fortune?"

After leaving the great hall, Qiao Rumu couldn’t help but question Li An, looking serious, "Are you afraid of the Sect Leader, brother? If so, you are greatly mistaken! If he takes you as a disciple, he will treat you exceedingly well and will not wrong you in any way!"

Apparently, he noticed something but couldn’t say it in the great hall, so he sought Li An in private.

"You overthink things. This might not be a good thing. Accepting things openly, this matter has no disadvantage for you... do you regret it? If you do, I can go back and talk to the Sect Leader for you."

Li An heard this but only gave a bitter smile and said, "Thank you, Peak Master Qiao, but Li An genuinely didn’t think that much..."

"To be honest, this junior is aware of his own aptitude. Reaching this point has already been incredibly difficult. The Great Dao is obscure; just living a bit longer is already a great blessing..."

Qiao Rumu sighed and said, "So be it. Since your mind is made up, I won’t force you."

...

The matter of Li An refusing the Sect Leader didn’t spread, and it concluded swiftly.

However, Gui Changshou felt much emotion. After so many things, he felt both guilty and appreciative of Li An, so his attitude toward Li An became increasingly kind, often calling Li An over to teach him.

Gui Changshou also practiced a Wood Element Cultivation Technique, which had similarities with Li An’s, so much of his experience was indeed beneficial for Li An.

Li An’s cultivation steadily improved.

Before long, a disciple from the Celestial Dao Peak delivered an Evergreen Pill.

...

Time flows like water.

Li An’s cultivation at Evergreen Peak was smooth and steady, and in the blink of an eye, eighty years had passed.

In these years, the opening of the Dao Sect’s Ascendant Ladder finally bore fruit, leading to an explosive improvement of the disciples’ cultivation levels!

Ten years ago, the top talent of Heroic Sword Peak, Gu Canye, broke through the Refining Void barrier, reaching the Mid Stage of Refining Void, causing a huge stir.

Seven years ago, the genius of Evil Suppression Peak, Li Yunxiao, officially awakened the Evil-Suppressing Celestial Blood and gained much attention—if all had gone smoothly, he should have awakened successfully hundreds of years ago.