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

Chapter 964 Uninvited Guest

Hongyi was very happy; she hadn't felt this way in a long time since she parted ways with Gu An.

The two chatted casually in the courtyard. Hongyi was very aloof, and even when she was recounting her experiences, her tone was very flat.

After leaving Gu An, she traveled the world and occasionally encountered conflicts, but her reputation did not spread, and she disdained to reveal her name to others.

Later, she came to this mountain and lived in seclusion there. When she was bored, she would conjure some wood spirits to make the courtyard lively.

Speaking of the Wood Spirit, Hongyi had the bamboo figures come out and greet Gu An.

These bamboo figures jumped onto Gu An, chattering incessantly like a flock of little birds. He didn't find it noisy and began to tease them.

Hongyi watched as Gu An seemed to enjoy the atmosphere, and a smile appeared on her face. These bamboo figures were all created by her and had been with her for so long, so she had feelings for them. Although she couldn't describe these feelings yet, she hoped that Gu An could accept them.

After playing with the bamboo figures for a while, Hongyi asked them to leave, leaving the courtyard for them to be alone.

Gu An looked around and asked, "Are you planning to stay here indefinitely?"

Hongyi replied, "Once I break through to the next major realm, I will move to another place."

She has now reached the peak of the Myriad Truth Great Luo Immortal Realm, and is only one step away from becoming a Great Luo Immortal of the Dao Realm.

Even in the present-day Zhongtian, the Dao Ji Luo Immortal is an unparalleled power that surpasses all living beings. Reaching this level is considered stepping into the pinnacle of immortality, allowing one to roam freely between chaos and the Heavenly Dao. Beyond that lies the path of seeking the Dao, pursuing the Great Dao.

Gu An nodded, offering no comment.

Hongyi looked at Gu An and asked, "How much longer will I have to leave you?"

Gu An, who was admiring the flowers, asked in surprise, "When did you leave? You don't think it's troublesome for me to come looking for you, do you?"

"Isn't that right?" Hongyi asked, slightly raising her chin.

I must say, she actually looks quite energetic in that pose.

Gu An smiled and asked, "Then what will it take for you to believe me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hongyi suddenly struck out with his palm, aiming at Gu An with the force of thunder.

boom--

The forest behind Gu An was completely obliterated, forming a huge empty space. Wherever the palm wind went, mountains turned to dust, and even the sea of ​​clouds was torn apart.

Gu An's blue robe billowed violently, and his long hair danced in the wind, but his expression remained unchanged, and he continued to smile.

Hongyi raised an eyebrow and increased her magic power again, causing the mountain they were on to shatter. The earth continued to collapse, and streaks of lightning, like dragons and snakes, appeared in the sky, raging across the heavens.

The bamboo figures gathered around Hongyi, leaping about like fish in boiling water.

Gu An raised his hand, grabbed her wrist, and dispelled her aura. Immediately afterward, the shattered world was restored to its original state, and the courtyard reappeared, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

Hongyi wasn't surprised. She had seen Gu An use such methods many times before, which was why she dared to act so recklessly.

“I have known you since I was born. I had never seen the world before, but now I have some understanding of the Central Heaven. I want to know, who exactly are you? Are you a human or an immortal?”

Hongyi stopped, stared intently at Gu An, and asked seriously.

Whenever she thought of Gu An, she would be curious about his identity.

Over the years, although she rarely fought with others, she had visited the Daoist temples of powerful beings to listen to their teachings and witnessed other cultivators fighting. However, all the beings she had seen, including immortals and gods, were far inferior to Gu An, at least in her mind.

Gu An's strength lies not in his destructive power, but in his mystery.

She felt that no matter what methods she used, Gu An could resolve the situation.

Just like before, the environment that had been destroyed was suddenly restored to its original state, and she couldn't tell whether it was an illusion or something that had actually happened.

Gu An's behavior made her feel that he was omnipotent.

She had considered all sorts of possibilities, but she still hoped that Gu An would tell her in person what his true identity was. Gu An met her gaze calmly and chuckled softly, "Then let's get to know each other again. My name is Gu An. I am neither an immortal nor a god. I am just an ordinary person without any fame."

"What is an ordinary person?" Hongyi asked curiously.

This statement surprised Gu An.

Indeed, the term "ordinary person" sounds contradictory.

Gu An shook his head and chuckled, saying, "Anyway, none of the identities you're speculating about belong to me. Just like you have been lately, I'm quietly cultivating, unknown to anyone."

Hongyi seemed to be thinking about something, and then said, "Then can you take me with you from now on?"

This girl is really determined to stick with him.

Gu An didn't object. The reason he hadn't taken Hongyi with him before was that he hoped Hongyi could develop her own perspective in the mortal world and clarify the path she wanted to take.

So many years have passed, and Hongyi's decision was not impulsive; naturally, he respects it.

but……

"Don't worry, you might change your mind after a while."

Gu An said meaningfully, then stepped towards her attic.

Hongyi became interested after hearing this, and she immediately followed Gu An and began to ask questions. Unfortunately, no matter how she asked, Gu An did not answer.

Gu An stayed until evening before leaving.

Hongyi was still a little worried, so she waited until noon the next day. When Gu An appeared in front of her, she finally believed Gu An's words.

Once the event Gu An mentioned occurs, she will leave with Gu An and no longer wants to cultivate alone.

And so, the days passed.

A few months later.

While Hongyi was still enjoying Gu An's company, an uninvited guest arrived.

Hongyi, who was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, opened her eyes. Behind her, Gu An was lying on the eaves, basking in the sun, looking quite content.

There were no unusual phenomena in the world, but Hongyi could sense something unusual.

The wind stopped.

The surrounding environment seemed unchanged, but in reality, they had been pulled into another space.

She looked up and saw that the woods outside the courtyard were quiet and deserted.

The little bamboo figures were lying in rows on the steps in front of the door, all fast asleep. Some of the little ones were even snoring, their snores sounding so noisy in the current environment.

Hongyi looked into the depths of the woods without getting up.

Time passes minute by minute.

About half a cup of tea's time later, a figure emerged from the depths of the woods and walked up the steps toward Hongyi's courtyard. When he arrived outside the courtyard, the bamboo fence could only cover his lower body.

This was a white-haired man dressed in black, wearing a long silver crown, with a chain hanging on his forehead, the pendant inlaid with a blood-red pearl, resembling a vertical eye.

His skin was so pale, his pupils were silver, and his expression was cold and indifferent, sending chills down one's spine.

The white-haired man's gaze fell on Hongyi, his eyes revealing intense greed.

His gaze followed Gu An onto the roof, his brows furrowing slightly, seemingly surprised by Gu An's presence.

(End of this chapter)