If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 328 A Reassuring Surprise

Late at night, An Xin knocked on Gu An's door, and Gu An waved his sleeve, opening the door directly.

Feeling at ease, I went inside and turned to close the door.

She walked up to Gu An's table and looked at her master with curiosity.

Gu An rarely called her over alone at this time, so she couldn't help but feel curious.

Gu An noticed that the cultivation atmosphere downstairs had become unnatural again, so he said, "Yang Jian has left to go out and gain experience. How about I teach you cultivation from now on?"

An Xin was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Haven't you been teaching me cultivation all along?"

Gu An smiled and said, "Before, I was just helping you absorb Qi. Now, I'm going to truly help you become stronger."

After listening, Anxin smiled and said, "If Master is willing to teach, I naturally have no objection. Just don't complain that I lack understanding."

"Do not worry."

Gu An offered a word of comfort, and then began to talk about what happened in the valley.

The cultivation atmosphere downstairs returned to normal, and there was not a sound from beginning to end.

After chatting for a while, Gu An let An Xin leave.

Then, he left the Third Medicine Valley and headed to the Mysterious Valley.

After arriving at Xuan Valley, he stepped into Nian Chu Cave, intending to spend the night with Tian Yao'er and the other two demons.

……

In the bright and magnificent hall, figures stood in rows, forming four long dragons, very neatly arranged, with the two middle rows spaced far apart, forming a wide avenue.

A rainbow of light flew into the hall and quickly condensed into the figure of Zhang Xianwang.

Zhang Xianwang strode forward and arrived at the steps. He bowed and followed the gaze of the figure. Atop the hundred steps sat a tall figure on a golden chair. The back of the chair was made of overlapping golden weapons, resembling a large fan.

The tall figure wore a red dragon robe and a dragon crown with beaded curtains. Blood-red dragon energy surrounded him, like a flock of dragons swirling around him. His face was majestic, and his eyes seemed to hold a starry sea, sharp and profound.

This person is none other than the ruler of the Immortal Dynasty, Emperor Yang!

Zhang Xianwang recounted the details of his journey, which sparked a lively discussion among all the immortals in the hall.

"This Sword Master Fudao dares to disrespect us! How arrogant!"

“He certainly has the qualifications, after all, he dared not accept the Holy Court’s destiny and position.”

"It seems he is also an ascetic who wants to stay away from strife."

"The mortal world is a turbulent place, and one cannot simply hide from it. The Holy Court will surely be suspicious of him."

"The Holy Minister of the Holy Court now holds absolute power. In my opinion, we don't even need to lift a finger; he can make the Sword Venerable of the Dao rebel. After all, that Great Underworld Holy King is the Holy Minister's henchman."

After Zhang Xianwang finished speaking, the discussion in the hall suddenly became noisy.

Zhang Xianwang ignored the surrounding noises and looked at Emperor Yang, waiting for Emperor Yang to make a decision.

Emperor Yangxian slowly opened his mouth and asked, "In your opinion, is what he said true?"

As soon as he spoke, the entire hall fell silent.

Zhang Xianwang hesitated for a moment and said, "Based on my understanding of the Tai Xuan Sect, his words are indeed consistent with his actions. Every time he takes action, it is because of the invasion of foreign enemies that threaten the Tai Xuan Sect. He has never taken action because of his own hatred, at least no one knows that. I even infiltrated the Elder Hall, and they really do not know the true identity of the Sword Master Fudao."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yangxian narrowed his eyes.

No one dared to disturb his thoughts.

for a long time.

Emperor Yang said, "Since that's the case, then don't bother him anymore."

"Yes!" Zhang Xianwang replied, feeling a sense of relief.

Although it is still unclear what realm the Sword Master Fudao is, he was able to easily defeat the Great Cold Demon Sect, so he must be at least at the Mystic Law Spirit Immortal realm. If his realm is beyond the Mystic Law Spirit Immortal realm, then he is even more difficult to provoke.

There is no way to cooperate, nor is there any need to make enemies.

Zhang Xianwang continued, "On this trip, I also encountered Tianzong. He was looking for someone at Taixuan Sect. I guess the reincarnation of the Candle World Saint King is hiding in Taixuan Sect."

"Heavenly Sect? It seems the Holy Court is in trouble again," Emperor Yangxian said with a mocking smile.

Zhang Xianwang shared this view and asked, "If things really escalate, should we intervene?"

Emperor Yangxian snorted, "What's the point of taking action? The Heavenly Sect and the Holy King of Candle World are so arrogant. They didn't need us back then, so naturally we shouldn't help them now. They underestimated the benevolence of the Holy Heaven. Without the Holy Heaven, the Holy Court would only be the greatest terror in the world."

Zhang Xianwang remained silent, and sighed as he thought of the splendor of the Heavenly Sect.

The other immortals in the hall talked about what had happened to Tianzong and Zhushi Shengwang back then, and most of them were gloating.

……

As the autumn wind blew into the woods, the Great Sage of Blood Prison lay on the ground, watching An Xin practice his skills, lost in thought.

Gu Anze sat to the side reading a book, changing his posture from time to time.

Blood Prison Great Sage turned to look at Gu An and asked, "Master, she has been comprehending the Dao for five hours. Does she possess a talent that I cannot see through?"

He couldn't see through Yang Jian back then, but now, faced with An Xin's changes, he can't help but doubt himself.

Gu An turned to a new page and said, "There aren't that many peerless geniuses. I just wanted her to comprehend the Dao."

The Blood Prison Great Sage stared wide-eyed, utterly shocked.

When Gu An asked Zuo Yijian to comprehend the Dao, he didn't think much of it, since Zuo Yijian already had considerable skill in swordsmanship.

But it's different from being at ease.

She was just a naive young girl, lacking any semblance of strength or potential. How could her master possibly transform such an ordinary person?
The Great Sage of Blood Prison suddenly realized that Yang Jian's current good fortune was probably due to his master's reversal of fate.

His heart immediately burned with excitement. How could he not attain enlightenment by following such a being?
"If Yang Jian comes back and sees that I'm not as capable as An Xin, that would be interesting."

Thinking about it this way, the Great Sage of Blood Prison suddenly realized that his master might have been cultivating Anxin with such motives.

Poor Yang Jian!

However, this also proved that the Blood Prison Great Sage's choice was correct, which made him even happier.

Gu An had no idea that the Blood Prison Great Sage was imagining so much.

He appeared to be reading a book, but in reality, he was watching Yang Jian set sail.

He saw that Tianzong was following Yang Jian, and apart from Tianzong, no one else was watching Yang Jian, which meant that the Great Underworld Saint King had not yet discovered Yang Jian's identity.

This also means that he won't be in any trouble for the time being.

after awhile.

Gu An looked out to the heavens with his divine sense and saw that there were carefree immortals fighting, which was a rare sight.

The two sides were clearly mortal enemies, and their attacks were fierce, shaking the very void.

Gu An could sense that many powerful cultivators were also watching the battle from the shadows, their divine senses crisscrossing as they passed by, making him marvel at how the Heavenly Spirit Realm truly was a place where dragons and tigers lurked!

It wasn't until dusk that Gu An withdrew his divine sense from An Xin, allowing her to regain her senses.

Anxin slowly opened her eyes, and two more cultivation techniques had appeared in her mind!
The Primordial Skill of Heaven and Earth, the Secret of Form and Qi of All Things!

Although Gu An has improved these two cultivation techniques, they are enough for him to study and comprehend for a lifetime.

The Heaven and Earth Primordial Skill is the foundation of one's existence, while the Myriad Things Form and Qi Technique can conceal one's cultivation level; both can be combined with the Primordial Reincarnation Skill.

After Anxin regained her composure, a look of shock appeared on her face.

"So...so profound..."

An Xin subconsciously looked at Gu An, her eyes filled with complex emotions—surprise, confusion, unease, and joy.

She asked cautiously, "Master, was it because of you last time too?"

Holding the book, Gu An nodded gently and asked, "How do you feel?"

"Very good, but..."

An Xin hesitated, wanting to ask a question but afraid of offending Gu An.

How could Master be so powerful?

Could my master be an immortal?
Gu An said calmly, "I will teach you cultivation in private from now on, and you must not mention it to anyone."

For some reason, Anxin's heart trembled upon hearing these words.

That sounds familiar...

An Anxin's deepest memory surfaced, and at this moment, it overlapped with Gu An's.

Is it...

impossible……

Isn't Master only a little over three hundred years old?
How can they be so amazing?

Gu An put down the book in his hand, looked at An Xin, and said, "The identity of Gu An of Tai Xuan Sect is indeed my disguise. You guessed right, I am him. From beginning to end, you have only me as your master."

Upon hearing this, An Xin immediately stood up, her eyes instantly turning red, and her body trembling uncontrollably.

"division……"

Anxin's emotions completely erupted, and she rushed into Gu An's arms, bursting into tears.

Gu An sighed and said, "Why are you crying? It's like we've been separated for a long time. I haven't wronged you all these years."

Anxin buried her head in his chest, choking back tears, and said, "I'm not wronged... I just... I never thought that after all these years, what I've wanted most is happening... I'm so stupid, how could there be two people in this world who are so good to me... Master, I miss you so much..."

The Great Sage of Blood Prison was completely bewildered. Weren't these two master and disciple?
How come we've met again after so long?

Gu An patted An Xin on the back and said, "Let go of your teacher. How old are you? Don't let anyone see you."

Anxin let go of Gu An, then knelt on the ground to wipe away her tears, but her face was full of smiles.

"Oh, Master, you're lying to us. If my senior brother knew you were Master, he'd probably collapse. By the way, the reason you two know each other, could it be that you were there to protect him back then?"

Anxin stared wide-eyed and asked, "You are so formal." It wasn't that she had forgotten etiquette, but rather that in her heart, the master who saved her and led her onto the path of cultivation was like her father.

She had no more inhibitions in front of her father.

Gu An said, "You could say that our relationship will remain the same as it appears on the surface, and don't tell your senior brother."

Anxin nodded immediately, her eyes still red, but she was extremely excited.

She suddenly glanced at the Blood Prison Great Sage, and asked hesitantly, "Master, but did he hear us...?"

Blood Prison Great Sage gets angry, what does that mean? You still want to hide it from me?
I am my master's most trusted mount, even closer to him than you disciples!

Gu An laughed and said, "Don't underestimate him, Bull Demon King. You can tell her about your background."

Upon hearing this, the Blood Prison Great Sage immediately stood up, arrogant and haughty, and began to introduce his true identity.

Ascended!
The Great Vehicle Realm!
These two points alone were enough to shock An Xin, leaving her speechless. As for the series of titles mentioned by the Blood Prison Great Sage, she had already ignored them.

She turned to look at Gu An and asked, "Master, isn't Yang Jian my real junior brother? What is his cultivation level now?"

(End of this chapter)