Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

"Kid, do you truly not know how to speak, or are you purposely trying to irritate me?"

In the darkness, Jiang Qiong's voice resounded, somewhat grinding her teeth in frustration, but her hand did not forcefully pinch Gu An, it was merely a warning.

Gu An, of course, had intentionally disrupted the atmosphere. He feigned a cough and began asking Jiang Qiong what she would like to do after the disaster was over.

Jiang Qiong fell into silence, her limbs ceasing to move as she started to contemplate the question seriously.

In truth, she had always been unclear about what she really wanted to do. She had done many things to become stronger, but when the apocalyptic disaster arrived, she felt that her actions were meaningless.

Gu An did not disturb her, allowing her to think it over.

However, the moment the silence settled, his mind began to wander.

Pinned down by Jiang Qiong, Gu An could feel every part of her body pressing against him. How could he remain calm?

At that moment, the plots of "Green Hero Travelogue", "Supreme Secret Records", "Black Hero's Travelogue", and many others flashed through his mind.

Suddenly, he felt Jiang Qiong tremble slightly. He hurriedly shifted his thoughts to ponder what exactly Lifespan Samsara was.

As his thoughts shifted, Jiang Qiong calmed down.

She spoke up, "If we truly can survive this catastrophe, then I'll focus on developing the Juhua Sect. I won't wander around anymore. I feel like all these years of running about haven't really counted for much."

"That's good," Gu An replied, "to avoid any dangers."

Jiang Qiong suddenly stretched out her hand, hugged Gu An tightly, and whispered softly, "The calamity of the Ephemera Sect left me without any relatives. You are now the only person I care about. Back when you first entered the Eight Scenic Caves, I was considering whether to kill you or not. Who would have thought that after so many years, you would become so important to me?"

Hearing this, Gu An stiffened slightly and replied helplessly, "Is it that serious? I haven't been all that good to you. On the contrary, you've taught me quite a few spells."

Setting aside the matter of Sword Venerable Fudao supporting Jiang Qiong, Gu An genuinely felt that his outward contributions to Jiang Qiong paled in comparison to what she had offered him.

Many spells Jiang Qiong taught him, he still used to this day. She had also given him magic artifacts and heavenly treasures.

"How can you say you haven't been good to me? You've managed the Eight Scenic Caves very well, and you've never betrayed me. Every time I've come back, you've taken good care of me. Affection isn't entirely about contributions. If you were stronger, you would definitely treat me even better, I understand that. And I felt right from our first meeting that you had the ability to kill me. You hid it well, but I knew not only that you didn't kill me, but also that you were obedient to me..."

Listening to Jiang Qiong, Gu An suddenly didn't know what to say.

"Of course, you rascal, you are good to everyone. Everyone in the valley praises you," Jiang Qiong suddenly snorted.

Hearing this, Gu An immediately said, "That's what makes me a scary talent, being good to everybody, making it hard to interpret my thoughts."

"Yes, but you never ask others for returns, which means you genuinely care for those around you and aren't aiming for anything. Stop undermining yourself. I can feel whether you are genuine or not. Pretense cannot last long," Jiang Qiong said softly.

Gu An, seemingly startled, said, "You're not thinking of exchanging vows, are you? That won't work! My junior sister and I plan to get married in the last hundred years of our lives."

Jiang Qiong laughed and said, "The last hundred years? What if one of you lives longer?"

"Whoever lives longer, it's still the same path to go down. The pursuit of immortal cultivation isn't about enduring love, but about eternal life."

"You certainly see it clearly."

"Yes, so don't harbor any improper thoughts about me."

"Why can't I? At the Thousand-Autumn Pavilion, it's common for one person to have multiple daoist friends, and female cultivators can have many daoist friends too, as long as she is strong enough. Now I am stronger than you, and you can't escape my grasp unless one day your cultivation surpasses mine."

Jiang Qiong said proudly, her hand catching Gu An's face as she spoke.

She suddenly began her offensive.

"You demon cultivator, faking refuge from the calamity and actually abusing me?"

"You can scream all you want now, it's useless!"

"Be careful, I won't be nice!"

"Come on, seeing your cultivation, I'm too lazy to immobilize you. I just like seeing you struggle. Don't worry, I'll be gentle."

Jiang Qiong laughed very proudly, grabbing Gu An's wrists with her hands, pinning him down. Then, Gu An felt something soft press on his face, beginning to explore around.

Not good!

This guy's gone wild!

A thought crossed Gu An's mind, and the earth suddenly trembled.

Jiang Qiong immediately stopped, not daring to move.

Gu An breathed a sigh of relief, but just then, Jiang Qiong suddenly launched a sneak attack, catching him off guard.

"Wait, it seems the disaster is over!" Gu An suddenly said.

"How can you be sure?" Jiang Qiong questioned.

"Before finding you, I saw Sword Venerable Fudao make a move."

"Oh? Then you still came, it seems you also expected something to happen between us."

"I just saw you were prepared and didn't want to waste our time, let's go out and see."

"Is that so?"

"Really, let's go up."

"I'll think about it."

...

Boom!

Beneath the Green Vine Tree, the earth stirred, and a coffin rose, its lid popping open, and Gu An immediately leaped out, then straightened his clothes.

Nearly lost my virginity!

I can't let the over two hundred years' worth of my preserved virginity be breached!

Gu An secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Mouth is okay, but can't leak vital energy!

Jiang Qiong slowly climbed out of the coffin; her hair slightly disheveled, her clothes not neat. She raised her eyes to look at Gu An, giving him a seductive smile that caused him to quickly turn his head.

"We should stop calling me Martial Master. After all, I forcefully took Cheng Xuandan as a disciple, and Cheng Xuandan took you with ulterior motives, so it's not a real lineage. No, you brat never even called me Martial Master, really, all men are the same, it's just that you, kid, are reluctant yet compliant, guarding against something," Jiang Qiong said, glaring at Gu An.

Gu An dropped a sentence and left: "I'm going to check the situation."

He immediately slipped away.

Jiang Qiong went to the edge of the pit, watching his retreating back, she licked her lips as if savoring something.

...

When Gu An returned to the Third Medicine Valley, the valley was still bustling with activity. Stealing the Five Elements and Nine-Finger Divine Lord had also come back, standing together with Shen Xinzi, separated by a restriction, discussing the formidable power of Sword Venerable Fudao, unable to contain their emotions.

To suppress the entire Great Cold Demon Sect with one hand was too exaggerated!

It subverted everyone's understanding!

For decades, the power of the Great Cold Demon Sect had been deeply rooted in people's hearts; only because of understanding the terror of the Great Cold Demon Sect did everyone realize how incredibly powerful Sword Venerable Fudao was.

Gu An looked up and saw a figure hovering above the Great Heavenly Spirit Land, watching the continent where Gu An was.

The ninth layer of the Carefree Immortal Realm!

Although only one small realm higher than the Sword Venerable, the presence far surpassed the Sword Venerable, the gap enormous.

Presumably, he was the master of the Great Cold Demon Sect!

At this moment, this master only dared to watch from a distance, not daring to come down.

Gu An also saw those fleeing cultivators of the Great Cold Demon Sect disperse like monkeys scattering from a fallen tree, already completely devoid of will to fight.

He did not continue to pursue the kill, one reason being that the remaining cultivators were not as powerful as those he had suppressed, and another being he felt many presences approaching, even the presence of Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma.

Yes, definitely the Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma!

However, the person did not come with malice, and the direction was exactly where the Holy Land of Holy Court was located.

Now that the Holy Court had appeared, it would not be appropriate for him to continue the chase.

Next, it would be seen what stance the Holy Court took.

Gu An brought up his Attribute Panel.

[Name: Gu An]

[Lifespan: 210/790, 407, 832]

[Physique: Primordial Karmic Body]

[Cultivation Level: Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma Realm, ninth layer]

...

Seven hundred ninety million years of lifespan!

Gu An suddenly felt like cursing.

That was too awesome!

The guilt from the killing faded instantly. Besides, he had not killed indiscriminately; he was executing justice on heaven's behalf, ultimately for the people!

Finally, he could fully upgrade!

Gu An grinned.

Very close to a billion now, should he wait a bit longer?

Forget it, damn it, just one hundred million years, he had to wait a long time, how much longer for the remaining two hundred million years?

Look for a chance to break through!

And it was a comprehensive upgrade!

Heart surging with excitement, Gu An even felt like trying out a ten-million-year Lifespan Samsara just to see what it was.

He walked towards the pavilion clusters, shouting with mana: "Today, to thank Sword Venerable Fudao for resolving the calamity, let's celebrate tonight, consider it a holiday, Deacons get moving!"

His voice spread throughout Medicine Valley, achieving this feat with Core Formation Realm cultivation was not difficult, and soon, various cheers rose within the valley.

When Gu An reached his own pavilion, Ji Xiaoyu came up to him indicating with her eyes.

They both went upstairs and closed the door.

"I think Sword Venerable Fudao's silhouette seemed familiar!" Ji Xiaoyu said seriously, causing Gu An's heart to tremble.

What did that mean?

Could she have linked it to me?

Gu An immediately became uneasy, a Supreme Power who suppressed the Great Cold Demon Sect spooked by a Core Formation Realm cultivator.

He asked with a frown, "Could it be that Sword Venerable Fudao originates from the Ji Family?"

Ji Xiaoyu shook her head, "No, I saw him in a dream, it must have been a scene from a past life."

Hearing this, Gu An breathed a sigh of relief, but his brows furrowed even deeper.

"Today's battle was an eye-opener, I suddenly feel that I can't die too early in this life, I need to follow in the footsteps of Sword Venerable Fudao," Ji Xiaoyu spoke again, her face full of admiration.

Chase after Sword Venerable Fudao?

He was Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma Realm, ninth layer!

Gu An didn't discourage Ji Xiaoyu; what if she really could achieve it?

He started motivating Ji Xiaoyu.

They chatted for a while before Ji Xiaoyu finally left, but when she reached the door, she stopped, turned back to look at Gu An, and said, "The scent of a woman on you is stronger now. It's still the same woman as last time. You two must have entangled a bit, although you don't seem to have leaked any essence."

After that, she pushed the door open and left without closing it.

Gu An stood there puzzled.

How did she figure that out?

What kind of divine skill was that, or was it a talent?

Gu An didn't dwell on it, living another life, he planned to be carefree and at ease, why worry too much, just follow his heart.

He started waiting for that Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma to leave, as long as the person didn't mess around, and once they left, he would find a place to break through.