I Shall Be Everlasting In the World of Immortals 387

## Chapter 383: Visitor from the East

After leaving seclusion, Lu Chang’an went straight to Purple Mist Peak to visit Purple Mist True君, showing his respect.

A century ago, when Lu Chang’an first arrived in Great Abyss, he was fortunate to be accepted and cared for by this woman, allowing him to smoothly integrate into this realm of cultivation. Both master and pet had reached the Nascent Soul level.

Now that he had ascended to the Nascent Soul stage, Lu Chang’an naturally had to properly thank and reciprocate this Purple Mist Fairy.

“True君 Xiang requests your presence.”

Hu Ang stood guard at the entrance of the subworld, bowing and gesturing with his hand.

The maidservants inside the subworld, smiling and politely inviting, quietly retreated after Lu Chang’an entered the Supreme Elder’s sleeping chamber.

Compared to their previous secret rendezvous, this seemed a little more blatant. Perhaps that was more in line with Cloud Mist Sect’s interests.

“Big Dragon has left seclusion!”

A melodious and charming voice came, filled with delight and joy.

The semi-open white cloud curtains, hazy and fragrant.

Purple Mist Fairy sat cross-legged on a jade bed, her hair cascading down like a waterfall, her neck slender and beautiful, her waist slender and graceful. The flawless, pure white body was shrouded in a faint purple mist, like a dream in a blooming lotus pond.

Lu Chang’an’s heart skipped a beat. This female True君 was actually wearing a translucent purple gauze skirt, outlining the curvaceous lines of her full bosom. Her snowy lotus-like shoulders and arms, slender and jade-like, were half-hidden, half-revealed within the thin gauze skirt.

The current Purple Mist Fairy was both ethereal and alluring.

“Eh! Fairy Jiang, what kind of cultivation technique are you practicing? It seems I’ve arrived at an inconvenient time and disturbed your cultivation.”

Lu Chang’an sensed something, smiling subtly as he spoke.

“Hmph! Big Dragon has come at the right time. This technique requires the union of Yin and Yang to reach its peak.”

Jiang Ziyan opened her eyes, which shimmered like pale purple stars, and said with a blush and a playful reproach.

“Then we must discuss Dao together.”

Lu Chang’an, with a righteous air, leaned forward and entered the curtains, sitting side-by-side with Purple Mist Fairy, discussing the Dao of Yin and Yang together.

Perhaps because the previous bed was too soft and sagged, this time they used a hard jade bed suitable for cultivation and discussion.

The white curtains fluttered, fragrant air wafted, faintly revealing a snow-white, jade-like little foot, with a taut arch and beautifully curved toes sloping upward.

Purple Mist Fairy’s beautiful singing voice, resonating with an intoxicating melody, filled one with passion and vigor.

Even though it wasn’t the first time, the Nascent Soul Fairy’s icy jade body, with its breathtaking delicate and supple movements, made Lu Chang’an reluctant to let go, savoring the pleasure.

It was like a super high-end dancer, with splits being child’s play.

What was surprising was that Cloud Mist Sect was a side sect, with Yin-Yang secret techniques and the way of seduction being a normal inheritance.

In the past, Purple Mist Fairy, as a high-ranking True君, had some reservations and wouldn’t lower herself, disdaining such vulgarity.

This time, however, they truly discussed the Dao, cultivating Yin-Yang secret techniques, seeking a higher realm where the physical and the spiritual were united.

Lu Chang’an realized that after ascending to the Nascent Soul stage and revealing his true appearance and temperament, Purple Mist Fairy had truly opened her heart to him.

Perhaps there was a sense of crisis as well.

This female True君 completely abandoned her previous noble reserve, often accommodating and captivating during their discussions.

Previously, although they had some intimacy and joy, it was about the physical and not the spiritual.

At that time, Purple Mist Fairy lacked true admiration for Xiang Da Long, and there was a sense of resignation on her part.

Now, he could sense Purple Mist Fairy’s affection and admiration.

Both physically and mentally, she was submissive, like a docile cat.

At least, that was the case during their discussions.

Lu Chang’an recalled the scene of the heart demon tribulation, and couldn’t help but probe a little.

The result was that, after a brief moment of shame and hesitant resistance, this high-ranking female True君 submitted, unlocking various unspeakable postures.

The extraterrestrial celestial demon was not wrong!

This time, Lu Chang’an’s Dao discussion with Fairy Jiang brought him unparalleled satisfaction.

…

After a day and a night.

After bathing, Lu Chang’an and Jiang Ziyan, wearing clean robes and clothes, relaxed and chatted casually.

“Big Dragon, now that you’ve ascended to Nascent Soul, the status of a guest elder is probably a bit too humble. Are you interested in taking on the position of Grand Elder of this sect, overseeing the sect’s teachings, medicinal gardens, and mining industries?”

Jiang Ziyan, wearing an elegant palace dress, nestled in Lu Chang’an’s arms and softly proposed.

“I appreciate your kindness, Ziyan. I aim for the Dao of Longevity and have been practicing puppet techniques, so I don’t have the leisure to manage the sect’s affairs.”

Lu Chang’an, without hesitation, refused, sensing Jiang Ziyan’s probing intent.

Before his Nascent Soul ascension, Xiang Da Long had always maintained the persona of a hard-core cultivator and had no interest in the power of the sect.

Purple Mist Fairy’s words were intended to give up part of her power.

If Xiang Da Long accepted, it would be inconsistent with his previous persona, which could arouse suspicion and vigilance from Purple Mist True君.

Lu Chang’an thought to himself, this Jiang Ziyan seems to place great importance on the power of the sect.

Indeed, during Cloud Mist True君’s reign, Purple Mist Fairy’s power was limited, and having had sole control for all these years, she naturally didn’t want the sect’s lineage to be controlled by outsiders.

Hearing Lu Chang’an’s decisive rejection, Purple Mist Fairy breathed a sigh of relief and broke into a smile, revealing her pearly white teeth.

She praised him, saying: “Big Dragon, you are indifferent to fame and fortune, a noble person. Cloud Mist Sect cannot treat you poorly.”

“I have decided to make Big Dragon the Grand Patron, enjoying a higher salary and benefits, comparable to the Nascent Soul-level patrons of the imperial families.”

“In addition, the ‘Cloud Mist Peak’, previously on the fourth-order spirit vein, will be assigned to Big Dragon as your subworld and Daoist domain.”

To win over and bind Lu Chang’an, Purple Mist True君 was quite sincere.

Besides the benefits of Dao discussions and their past relationship, all due treatment would be provided.

Ask yourself, what force in the surrounding area of Great Yu Kingdom could compare?

“Cloud Mist Peak?”

Lu Chang’an didn’t expect Purple Mist Fairy to be so generous, directly assigning her former husband’s Daoist domain to him.

The center of Cloud Mist Sect’s fourth-order spirit vein had two main peaks, Cloud Mist Peak and Purple Mist Peak.

Cloud Mist Peak was Cloud Mist True君’s former Daoist domain, with the largest area and the best spirit vein environment.

“Is this appropriate?”

Lu Chang’an pretended to hesitate.

“Big Dragon, you don’t need to be apprehensive. Cloud Mist Senior Brother has been gone for many years, and this fourth-order subworld is a waste to keep empty. I believe he would be happy to see Cloud Mist Sect prospering in heaven.”

Purple Mist True君 said calmly.

She didn’t have genuine romantic feelings for Cloud Mist True君, and even because of the incident in the past, they had resentment and animosity for each other.

Therefore, she felt no guilt in assigning the spirit vein Daoist domain to Lu Chang’an after Cloud Mist True君’s death many years ago.

“Alright then.”

Lu Chang’an reluctantly agreed, his heart filled with glee.

A fourth-order spirit vein Daoist domain, this was the dream home of his previous life and his family.

Now that he had ascended to the Nascent Soul stage, he was enjoying a fourth-order main peak subworld on his own, without having to worry about worldly matters, how blissful.

On the other hand, Jiang Ziyan’s actions also made Lu Chang’an wary.

This female True君 placed great importance on cultivation and her career, with love coming second.

Her current affection and tenderness for Lu Chang’an was at most half-true, essentially the best choice for an exchange of interests.

If he took this relationship seriously, becoming increasingly entangled, he would sooner or later suffer great losses.

However, this kind of True君 Fairy, who was in a position of power and ambitious, was to Lu Chang’an’s liking.

It was mainly because there were not too many emotional ties.

A fairy who had cultivated for hundreds of years, mentally mature, wouldn’t make a fuss, be clingy, or relentless.

To use his previous world’s terms, she was an exquisite virtuous woman.

Compared to the dirty and filthy brothels, she was countless times more refined.

Even if he ran away in the future, he wouldn’t have any psychological burden.

…

“Big Dragon, you’ve ascended to the Nascent Soul stage, making you a big shot in the cultivation world. But now, you’re still alone. Have you considered a Dao partner, someone to support you and discuss the Dao of Longevity together?”

Purple Mist Fairy’s starry eyes twinkled, her gaze filled with hope.

Although she was ambitious for the Dao and managing the sect, Lu Chang’an’s image and detached personality were the ideal candidate for a Dao partner.

“The cultivation world is full of unpredictable changes, and the early Nascent Soul stage is just barely standing on the clouds, with an unstable foundation. It may seem glorious, but once faced with the great calamities of the cultivation world, one is helpless and could be demoted at any time. How dare I easily take a wife and have children?”

“Only by achieving the great Nascent Soul cultivator status, or the legendary Transcendent Immortal, can one truly dominate the cultivation world, no longer at the mercy of others.”

Lu Chang’an spoke vaguely, expressing his views.

Purple Mist True君 was stunned for a moment, being a Nascent Soul cultivator herself, she deeply understood and couldn’t refute him.

The Nascent Soul stage was divided into three grades.

Cloud Mist Sect had a lineage of ten thousand years, and in its history, it had encountered a Nascent Soul mid-stage enemy, the situation was perilous, almost ending the sect’s lineage.

In the past few hundred years, Cloud Mist Sect had integrated into Great Yu Kingdom, mainly benefiting from being under a big tree.

Great Yu’s imperial family had more than one Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivator, they were all major powerhouses in the vast Central Domain.

“Big Dragon, you have lofty aspirations, you’re free and carefree, Ziyan admires you greatly.”

Jiang Ziyan realized that he didn’t want to be bound by relationships, so she didn’t force him.

She changed the topic and mentioned another matter.

“Right, Big Dragon, as our sect’s newly promoted Nascent Soul True君, when are you planning to hold your Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony?”

“Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony? How about in half a year?”

Lu Chang’an didn’t decline.

Although he was a low-key person, after ascending to the Nascent Soul stage, his influence on the cultivation world, reaching the ears of the entire Central Domain, made it impossible to remain low-key.

The Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony could expand his connections and provide an opportunity to raise funds.

Creating a puppet army formation, a strange spiritual peacock puppet, preparing resources for his nascent Nascent Soul stage… Lu Chang’an had consumed a lot of resources.

Next, Lu Chang’an and Purple Mist Fairy discussed the details of preparing for the Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony.

Purple Mist Fairy was generous, allocating seven out of ten parts of the gifts for the Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony to Lu Chang’an.

The social interactions of the ceremony would mainly be Cloud Mist Sect’s affairs. Holding a grand event, preparing precious wine and spiritual fruits, would also be a costly expense for hospitality.

With seven out of ten parts of the gifts going to Lu Chang’an, Cloud Mist Sect basically didn’t earn anything, and might even lose money.

Of course, Cloud Mist Sect wouldn’t really lose out.

Through the Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony, their reputation would soar, attracting more talented individuals and qualified disciples.

…

This visit to Purple Mist True君 was truly a sincere expression of gratitude and reciprocation from Lu Chang’an, not just a physical repayment.

“I heard that Ziyan has been planning to acquire a wind and cloud attribute treasure. I happen to have a top-grade treasure of the wind and cloud attribute.”

Lu Chang’an said, taking out the treasured top-grade treasure, [Wind Cloud Fan], which he had kept for many years.

This was the treasured sect artifact that Heavenly Net Sect had passed down through generations.

In fact, Cloud Mist Sect also had a treasured sect artifact, but Cloud Mist True君 entered the Ancient幽殿, and ultimately died. The original treasured sect artifact was said to have been destroyed in a self-detonation, and it was not brought back.

“A top-grade treasure, wind and cloud attribute!”

Purple Mist True君 took the fan-sized [Wind Cloud Fan], its material was like a light feather cloud, yet it brewed the terrifying power of a heavenly disaster storm.

This top-grade treasure fan was not compatible with Lu Chang’an’s wood-based cultivation technique, but was very suitable for Cloud Mist Sect’s techniques.

“Where did Big Dragon get this treasure fan? Didn’t you say it was in the hands of True君 Jing Tian…?”

Jiang Ziyan was thrilled, the surprise coming too quickly.

According to her plan, creating a compatible top-grade treasure would require a large amount of high-grade fourth-order materials, and would also require a fourth-order artifact refining master, consuming manpower and resources, a major project.

The last time Lu Chang’an mentioned that the compatible wind and cloud treasure was in Jing Wu Feng’s hands, she thought it would take a lot of effort to obtain it.

“Cough! This is a treasure I accidentally obtained in the state where I lived in my hometown.”

Lu Chang’an’s previous statement was exposed, and he couldn’t contact Jing Wu Feng at the moment.

He decided to trade the [Wind Cloud Fan] to Jiang Ziyan, not only as a reciprocation but also for his own benefit.

Purple Mist True君 had already reached the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage, and with the addition of the compatible top-grade treasure, [Wind Cloud Fan], she would reach the level of a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator, her strength no weaker than True君 Red Snake.

This lover’s enhanced strength would allow Lu Chang’an to cultivate more securely in Cloud Mist Sect.

“What does Big Dragon need in exchange? Ziyan doesn’t have a wood-based top-grade treasure.”

Jiang Ziyan took a deep look at him, not dwelling on the origin of the [Wind Cloud Fan].

She didn’t even know how many things Xiang Da Long was hiding from her.

As long as it wasn’t from the Great Abyss cultivation world, even if it was stolen goods from other states, it wouldn’t affect her refining and use.

“A wood-based protective treasure, fourth-order wood-based treasure material, puppet materials…”

Lu Chang’an listed some of his needs.

“Hmm, our Cloud Mist Sect’s treasure vault does have a powerful wood-based top-grade treasure for combat, a rare fine artifact.”

Purple Mist True君 took out a purple-green dragon-headed wooden staff.

“This treasure is called [Dragon Wood Staff], a replica of the ancient treasure, [Coiling Dragon Staff]. The staff body is made of sturdy ten-thousand-year old iron birch, the head is made of the toughest skull of a fourth-order dragon, and the staff body was once infused with dragon blood.”

“When fighting, this staff can transform into a hundred-zhang ancient tree. As long as your magic power is strong enough, it is powerful in frontal combat. Moreover, this staff can unleash a dragon roar, a sonic wave that shakes the soul, very effective against cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage.”

Listening to the introduction, Lu Chang’an took the [Dragon Wood Staff], feeling its weight in his hand.

In terms of wood-based main materials, the amount was sufficient.

If it was nurtured by his Everlasting Green Art, it could enhance the treasure’s spiritual essence and further improve its quality.

However, the dragon skull and dragon blood were slightly lacking in quality.

This resulted in the [Dragon Wood Staff]’s built-in dragon roar, sonic wave intimidation, being useless against fellow Nascent Soul-stage cultivators.

But it had great intimidation power against those below the Nascent Soul stage, more suitable for bullying the weak, including area attacks.

“This staff is suitable for me.”

Lu Chang’an nodded and put away the [Dragon Wood Staff].

The demonized stone-heart dragon he had hunted back then was of a stronger bloodline than ordinary fourth-order dragons.

Lu Chang’an had extra dragon bones and purified dragon blood.

These materials were perfect for the [Dragon Wood Staff], and there was potential for future refinement and improvement.

Besides this exquisite top-grade treasure, Purple Mist True君 also took out two fourth-order treasure materials, one for wood-based cultivation and the other suitable for puppet refining.

“The remaining difference, Ziyan will use the sect’s resources to make up for it in the future.”

“No problem.”

Lu Chang’an was quite satisfied with this transaction, a perfect exchange of needs.

As a newly ascended Nascent Soul-stage cultivator, his magic power couldn’t compare to veteran Nascent Soul cultivators, and the [Dragon Wood Staff] was a better fit for him.

He also had the Fiery Fire Gourd left by Fiery Fire Immortal, also a top-grade treasure, but it consumed a lot of magic power and was fire-attributed, with slightly poor compatibility.

Using a non-compatible top-grade treasure, a newly ascended Nascent Soul stage cultivator might not be able to sustain his magic power after a few rounds of bombardments.

…

“Hu Ang, take True君 Xiang to Cloud Mist Peak to settle in.”

Purple Mist Fairy gave a token to Lu Chang’an and instructed Hu Ang to lead the way.

Previously, the abandoned Cloud Mist Peak was taken care of by Hu Ang.

Hu Ang was a capable and competent worker, Purple Mist True君 entrusted him with many mundane matters.

“Yes, Master.”

Outside the subworld, Hu Ang received the order and was stunned for a moment.

“True君 Xiang, this way please.”

He forced a smile and led the way.

Cloud Mist Peak and Purple Mist Peak faced each other from afar, separated by a distance, both located in the heart of the fourth-order spirit vein.

As for Earth Rock君’s palace subworld, it was located slightly on the outskirts, with a similar distance from the two main peaks.

Lu Chang’an, cultivating on Cloud Mist Peak, could easily keep an eye on the palace subworld with his divine sense.

After taking a look around Cloud Mist Peak, Lu Chang’an found the area vast and the subworld luxurious and grand.

It was called a main peak subworld, but it had abundant water sources and spiritual energy, hundreds of acres of spiritual fields, and various crops, enough to support a small cultivation family.

“Little Hu, you’ve been working hard.”

Lu Chang’an was in a good mood and rewarded Hu Ang with two unusable third-order pills.

After ascending to the Nascent Soul stage, Hu Ang was even more respectful towards him, very polite and not the kind who was obsequious after being given a favor.

Such a docile and capable junior, no wonder Purple Mist True君 valued him.

“Not at all, thank you for your kindness, True君.”

Hu Ang dared not refuse, he took the reward, showing gratitude, and bowed before retreating.

Those two dogs!

Leaving the familiar Cloud Mist Peak, Hu Ang felt a pang of sadness, mixed with anger.

That woman was truly chilling, she casually assigned her former husband’s subworld and assets to her current lover.

…

After settling in at Cloud Mist Peak, Lu Chang’an adjusted the formations, replacing all the restrictions in the subworld.

Purple Mist Fairy had previously mentioned that he could change the peak’s name.

Lu Chang’an was too lazy to change it.

Firstly, he was a patron, an outsider cultivator, not the owner of Cloud Mist Sect’s lineage.

Secondly, he didn’t plan to stay and cultivate in Cloud Mist Sect forever. Once he gained enough strength, he would return to Great Qing.

His two pets would stay at the palace over there, taking care of the underground Xue Mu Hu Luo together, relatively hidden.

They were all within his sight anyway, and with his Nascent Soul-level speed, he could be there with a single step.

Just two days after Lu Chang’an settled in at Cloud Mist Peak, various elders and powerful True Dan cultivators from the sect came to pay their respects.

Snow Peak Sect Master, Hua Du True 人, at the Nascent Soul late stage, and Jiang Hao Ran, with an undying Golden Dan, both came to pay their respects.

Besides congratulatory gifts for his Nascent Soul ascension, there was also another excuse: a “housewarming gift.”

Some cultivators, in order to curry favor with the newly ascended Nascent Soul True君, even presented two sets of gifts.

Lu Chang’an didn’t refuse any of the gifts from the visitors.

He couldn’t help but reminisce about his time in Liang Guo’s cultivation world, when he was a third-stage Transforming Golden Dan, repeatedly shattering his dantians and forming them again, using different identities to “freeload” on congratulatory gifts.

Now, as a Nascent Soul True君, he had to maintain face, such things could no longer be done.

Moreover, the Nascent Soul stage couldn’t be reversed, the operation he had done back then was not repeatable.

…

While Lu Chang’an was receiving visits from Cloud Mist Sect’s high-ranking officials, the news of the newly ascended Nascent Soul “Everlasting Green True君” had spread throughout the Great Yu Kingdom’s cultivation world.

The identity of Xiang Da Long could no longer remain low-key, attracting attention and deeper investigations from various forces.

Great Yu Imperial Family, Ancestral Hall Palace.

The palace was simple and quiet, silent enough to hear a pin drop.

“The origin and identity of Xiang Da Long are still unknown?”

A distant, aged voice came from deep within the Ancestral Hall Palace, as if from another space.

“Reporting to Clan Leader! Many years ago, Emperor Yu ordered an investigation, and no trace of Xiang Da Long was found in the entire Great Abyss.”

The speaker was an old man in an ancient robe, a Nascent Soul Elder of the imperial family, but his expression was respectful and nervous.

“Has True君 Iron Calculation obtained any divination results?”

“There are no definite results yet. True君 Iron Calculation’s initial divination indicates that Xiang Da Long is a person of fortune. In recent years, Cloud Mist Sect’s fortune has steadily risen.”

The old man in the ancient robe responded, adding:

“Recently, the imperial family received intelligence passed on by a mysterious insider of Cloud Mist Sect, saying that Xiang Da Long came from a state outside Great Abyss, infiltrated Great Yu Kingdom with malicious intent.”

“However, the reliability of this intelligence is questionable, and it hasn’t been confirmed.”

“…From outside the state?”

The aged voice in the Ancestral Hall Palace fell silent for a moment.

After the old man in the ancient robe retreated.

The aged voice murmured softly:

“Could it be from the Sealed Hua State… Did the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty still not let go of our lineage?”

…

That day.

Great Serpent Mountain welcomed a visitor from the East.

“True君冥水, the last time we met was in the Ancient幽殿.”

True君 Red Snake greeted him with a smile.

The visitor was a female True君 with long hair cascading down her back, surrounded by deep, cold, dark water currents, blurring her beautiful and cold features.

Great Serpent Mountain dared not be neglectful of this Nascent Soul True君 from the “Sea-Subduing Sixteen Sects”.

They were the strongest alliance in the Great Abyss!

It was said that they inherited the territory of the ancient sect, “Listening Sea Pavilion”, controlling the resources and trade of the outer seas, and威慑ing the coastal areas of the East Domain.

“True君 Red Snake, are you sure you’ve found the whereabouts of the fourth-order dragon blood you traded for back then?”

True君冥水 sat on a main seat in the palace, her long hair swaying with the water currents, her slightly hoarse female voice held a unique charm.

“Eight or nine out of ten!”

True君 Red Snake was certain.

“What’s even more coincidental is that the target I suspect happens to have an unusual relationship with Jing Wu Feng, who you’re investigating and tracking.”

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