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

Chapter 57 The Immortal Venerable's Demeanor, the Holy Maiden of the Dao Heaven Sect
Gu An took the Demon Extermination Hall token without refusing. He looked at Lu Jiujia and smiled with satisfaction, "Not bad, you're now living the life you wanted back then."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jiujia felt even more cheerful. He smiled and said, "In the past few years, I was indeed walking on thin ice. I didn't dare to contact you for fear of implicating you. Now that the storm has passed, we can keep in touch more often in the future."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lu Jiujia hurriedly led his men away, saying he was going to capture a spy from the demonic path.

Gu An watched his retreating figure, her feelings slightly complicated.

The Demon Extermination Hall has a bad reputation. It is both the most powerful hall in the outer sect and the most hated hall. It is said that if you offend someone from the Demon Extermination Hall, the hall can simply label you as a spy for the demonic path, and that person is doomed.

Gu An could clearly feel the disgusted and repulsive looks he was receiving from those around him.

He stopped thinking about it and turned to leave.

Half an hour later.

He arrived at the Third Medicine Valley. As soon as he reached the entrance, he saw Old Tian standing in front of the stone tablet, stroking his beard with one hand, seemingly lost in thought.

Over the years, Gu An and Elder Tian had become acquainted. Elder Tian behaved much like a menial disciple, and neither Zhen Qin, Su Han, nor Ye Yan noticed his difference. Gu An also treated him as a menial disciple.

"Old Tian, ​​what are you doing standing here?" Gu An greeted Old Tian as he walked towards him.

Old Tian looked at Gu An with a kind smile on his face. His eyelids were almost closed, giving the impression that he had one foot in the ground.

"Valley Master, I'm wondering why this valley is called the Third Medicine Valley. Do you have two other medicine valleys?" Old Tian asked with a smile.

Gu An walked to the stone tablet and chuckled, “That’s not it. Besides this valley, I only have one other medicine valley. The reason it’s called the Third Medicine Valley is to express my principle of conduct: I don’t strive for first or second place, but I can strive for third. I believe that anything that stands out too much will cause trouble. The top three are all very powerful, but the third is the safest.”

Upon hearing this, Old Tian slightly opened his eyelids and fell into thought.

Gu An patted his shoulder and laughed, "I brought roast chicken and fine wine today. Let's have a taste. This is a spirit chicken raised by the outer sect. It cost me ten low-grade spirit stones."

Old Tian snapped out of his daze and followed in his footsteps.

Ye Yan did not practice shooting at the entrance of the valley, but on the path in the center of the park. He stood up straight, holding a long spear in one hand, and closed his eyes to rest. In his words, he was trying to understand the connection between himself and the spear.

Gu An didn't inquire about the spear techniques or body tempering methods he practiced. He wasn't interested in spear techniques, and the Xuanhuang Dragon Qi Gong was a body tempering method, so he didn't need to practice another one.

"Yan'er, come and have a drink with us to celebrate your senior brothers and sisters becoming outer disciples," Gu An called out loudly.

Old Tian asked curiously, "Over the years, you've used all the medicinal herbs to make pills for your disciples. What are you after? Even if they are indebted to you, the relationship will fade over time. Why not use the resources for yourself?"

"And me? I'm an old man with no idea how long I can live. Giving me pills would be a waste."

After spending several years together, Elder Tian developed a strong liking for Gu An. Gu An treated him very well and did not neglect him like the other disciples did. He was even willing to share pills with him to help him increase his cultivation.

Before his cultivation level plummeted, he never imagined that there were such selfless people within the Tai Xuan Sect.

He even regretted his previous neglect of the outsiders.

Gu An smiled and said, "My talent is mediocre. Being too obsessed with improving my cultivation will only make me suffer. It would be better to give it to those younger generations who still have hope. As for you, Elder Tian, ​​although you are older than me, you are still my disciple. I will treat you the same. Even if your cultivation doesn't increase much, it can still increase your blood and qi, so that you can live a better life, right?"

His gaze was fixed on Ye Yan, a smile on his face.

The sunlight shone down, illuminating his profile, which touched Old Tian somewhat.

Old Tian suddenly remembered what Gu Zong had said when he recommended Gu An.

"Don't underestimate that kid just because his cultivation level is low. The fact that he was able to write the Investiture of the Gods shows that he has a broad mind. Even after gaining fame and fortune, he still stayed in the Medicine Valley and tirelessly contributed to the Tai Xuan Sect. In terms of character and demeanor, I think he surpasses even a Grand Cultivator in the Transcendent Realm."

As he thought about it, Old Tian's lips curled up, as if he had been infected by Gu An's smile.

Soon, the three of them sat around the stone table and began to drink and eat meat.

Gu An recounted what he had seen and heard that day. In addition to the matter of Zhen Qin and Su Han, he also mentioned the Demon Extermination Hall, wanting to see what Elder Tian's attitude was.

However, Old Tian remained unmoved and simply smacked his lips while holding the chicken leg.

Ye Yan said, "I think the Demon Extermination Hall is quite good. I encountered demonic cultivators several times in Xuan Valley. The outer sect is too chaotic. The Demon Extermination Hall has a bad reputation, and I guess there are demonic spies stirring things up in the dark."

Gu An nodded, "That's possible."

After the Demon Extermination Hall was established, Xuan Gu indeed did not encounter any more demonic cultivators, nor did any spies from the Thousand Autumns Pavilion come looking for him.

"Master, after I reach the Foundation Establishment stage, I don't want to stay in the Tai Xuan Sect. I want to join the army," Ye Yan suddenly said.

Good guy!
Talking about switching jobs in front of the former sect leader?

Gu An asked, "Why?"

Ye Yan's expression was firm as he said, "The Tai Xuan Sect pursues spiritual root aptitude. It's difficult for someone like me to stand out. Moreover, joining the army allows me to slay demons and save the people. My parents were killed by monsters. I swore from a young age that once I master magic, I would travel the world and become a chivalrous warrior who slays demons."

Old Tian looked up at him and nodded slightly.

Gu An smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to have such lofty ambitions. Your master supports you."

Ye Yan smiled, immediately raised his wine bowl, toasted Gu An with one bowl, then poured another bowl and clinked it with Old Tian's.

The atmosphere became more harmonious. After Ye Yan opened up, he became more talkative than usual, and even Elder Tian became more talkative. "Master, will you be transferring disciples from Xuan Valley later?" Ye Yan asked.

Gu An shook his head and said, "Let's talk about it after you reach the Foundation Establishment stage. I'm afraid that others will disturb your enlightenment. With me and Elder Tian, ​​we can handle it."

Each park is now running smoothly, and there aren't many miscellaneous tasks each day.

Ye Yan was even more moved after hearing this.

Gu An began to dream about the future with him, and they drank jar after jar of spirit wine until he got drunk.

……

As summer draws to a close, the scorching heat of the world is receding.

Gu An stood on the grass in Xuan Valley, watching the four Demon Extermination Hall cultivators fly away, remaining silent.

Wu Xin leaned closer and said, "Senior brother, what are you daydreaming about? There are so many boxes, aren't you going to check them?"

The four people just now were sent by Lu Jiujia to deliver gifts to Xuan Gu. They waited for half a day until Gu An returned before leaving.

Gu An withdrew his gaze, looked at Wu Xin, and smiled, "You take inventory; they're probably all medicinal herbs."

Upon hearing this, Wu Xin smiled; the feeling of being trusted was wonderful.

Gu An has now handed over all the management power of Xuan Valley to Wu Xin. He is only responsible for picking the fruit. Wu Xin has no objection to this. Gu An can help him share some of the work, so how can he object?

What he wanted was power, not to drive Gu An away. Without Gu An, he always felt that something was missing from Xuan Valley, so he spent most of his time cultivating during Gu An's absence.

Gu An turned and walked towards the teleportation array platform.

After a while, he arrived at the Third Medicine Valley.

Since Zhen Qin and Su Han became outer disciples, this medicine valley has become very deserted. After Ye Yan finished his own work, he would practice his spear. Elder Tian was also a man of few words.

Gu An stepped down from the platform and saw Elder Tian squatting in the park, admiring a fourth-level medicinal herb.

Gu An has gotten used to the old man often spacing out.

He went up to the attic and took out the Ziwei Array Record to read.

For the past year, he has been quietly studying the Ziwei Array Record and has gained considerable insights.

Several hours later, Gu An sensed something and immediately put the Ziwei Array Record into his storage bag, then waited inside the house.

"Gu An! Gu An! Come out quickly!"

Gu An heard Gu Yu's shouts, which grew louder and louder, and the guy started shouting even before he landed.

He stood up, walked out of the pavilion, and stood on the second-floor balcony. He saw Gu Zong and Gu Yu flying over on a golden wheel at an extremely fast speed.

After landing, Gu Zong put the magic weapon into his sleeve. Gu Yu stepped forward and said excitedly, "Gu An, yours..."

"Cough cough!"

Gu Zong coughed lightly, and Gu Yu, realizing what was happening, quickly shut his mouth.

Gu An stood upstairs and said with a smile, "Please come up and talk, you two."

Gu Yu nodded and hurried upstairs, while Gu Zong turned back and waved to Elder Tian.

The four people gathered in the room on the second floor. Gu Zong raised his hand and cast a spell, creating two restrictions on the windowsill with his bare hands.

Gu Yu pulled Gu An down to sit, excitedly saying, "The Supreme Immortal Venerable Tai Xuan has completely succeeded! The entire cultivation world is watching, and not only that, even other surrounding dynasties and sects are buying this book from the Tai Xuan Sect!"

"Hahaha, when the Tai Xuan Immortal Venerable first appeared a few years ago, so many people mocked Pan An for having lost his talent. I never expected that in just a few years, everyone would be watching and waiting for me, Gu Yu, to prove my genius!"

Seeing his excited expression, Gu An didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He wasn't surprised at all that Tai Xuan Immortal Venerable was so popular. After all, stories of defying the heavens and slapping the faces of powerful figures would definitely have a huge emotional impact on the cultivation world.

Gu Zong said, "I came here today not only to talk about this matter, but it is also related to it. The Holy Maiden of Dao Tian Sect is preparing to come to Tai Xuan Sect to cultivate. She is coming for you. Dao Tian Sect comes from the Da Yu Dynasty, which is adjacent to the Taicang Dynasty. It is the number one sect in the Da Yu Dynasty. Its Holy Maiden is the daughter of the Dao Tian Sect leader. Her arrival can help Tai Xuan Sect establish a long-term friendly relationship with Dao Tian Sect."

"I will bring the Holy Maiden of the Daotian Sect to see you then. Don't worry, this matter will not be spread. You only need to see her. She has promised not to expose your identity."

Gu An felt a headache coming on.

Am I now part of diplomacy?

Gu Zong stroked his beard and smiled, "Immortal Venerable Tai Xuan has played a great role in promoting the development of Tai Xuan Sect. The Elder Hall appreciates you very much. If you can get the Holy Maiden of Dao Tian Sect to stay, the Elder Hall will bestow upon you a sapling of a seventh-order spirit tree. Once this tree grows, it will significantly enhance the local spiritual energy. Even if your aptitude is mediocre, it will not be difficult for you to form a core in the future."

"I originally wanted to bestow upon you cultivation techniques and high-level magic weapons, but Yu'er said that you are averse to fighting and only like to grow flowers and plants, so I changed it to a seventh-level spirit tree. This tree can also help the entire Medicine Valley's harvest, and its benefits are immeasurable."

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