Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 404 The Holy Maiden of the Sect
Xiao Jiu is innocent and carefree, and also extremely curious about Ning Sujin and Li Ji'an's emotional journey.

Therefore, he had previously hinted that he greatly admired the relationship between Ning Sujin and Li Ji'an.

However, Ning Sujin's bone age was nearly ninety years old when she was able to establish her foundation, which was clearly a special method used by a True Person Changqing Talisman Master.

This also suggests that Ning Sujin's talent is probably not good, and achieving the Core Formation stage is definitely a pipe dream.

If things continue like this, Ning Sujin will not outlive Changqing Zhenren.

This elderly couple, who have been together for so long, will eventually be separated by the passage of time.

Xiao Jiu didn't want to see this outcome.

"Hehe, Xiao Jiu, I'm already content that I've reached the Foundation Establishment stage. I'm so lucky to have been able to accompany this old man all this time." Ning Sujin smiled and patted Xiao Jiu's hand.

"How can that be? Xiao Jiu wants to see you two truly grow old together, truly stay together until your hair turns white." Xiao Jiu squatted down beside Ning Sujin and obediently rested her head on Ning Sujin's lap.

Upon hearing this, Ning Sujin smiled wistfully.

Although her lifespan is now twice that of Li Ji'an, she knows Li Ji'an's limitless potential. If she cannot reach the peak, she is destined not to be able to accompany Li Ji'an to the end.

Sometimes she feels at ease and is already content, feeling fortunate to have been able to accompany him for a while.

But more often than not, especially Li Ji'an's gentleness and doting on her, she wished she could stay with him forever and couldn't bear to leave Li Ji'an alone in this world.

However, none of those problems can be solved by the Longevity Pill.

She needs to continue her spiritual practice without end.

"Does Xiao Jiu have someone she likes?" Ning Sujin changed the subject.

Xiao Jiu's pretty face flushed instantly. She had been adopted by Master Fu Niu since she was a child and lived here.

With the protection of a venerable master, she can be considered a saintly woman of the sect. All eight senior brothers dote on her, and she lives a peaceful and happy life.

It was this kind of living environment that shaped her thinking, which was different from that of ordinary cultivators.

You can have too much energy to think about worldly affairs, and you can let your emotions run wild.

"I want to, but I've never met anyone who makes my heart flutter," Xiao Jiu said, blushing after a moment's thought.

"Don't tell anyone." Then she quickly added.

"Hehe, don't worry, my mother-in-law isn't that kind of person," Ning Sujin said with a smile.

"Why do all the people I meet are those who will stop at nothing to cultivate, and whose minds are completely consumed by spiritual resources? Is this all there is to life?" Xiao Jiu pouted, feeling quite bored.

Ning Sujin couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, thinking that such a mindset was truly rare in the cultivation world: "In this kind of world, without great strength and superior cultivation, how can one be qualified to talk about love? How can one have the ability to protect this love?"

Xiao Jiu was slightly taken aback, looking a little embarrassed. Then she quietly glanced in the direction Li Ji'an was cultivating and lowered her voice, saying, "Master said the same thing, but... didn't Grandpa Changqing protect you very well?"

"..." Ning Sujin paused for a moment before she understood what Xiao Jiu meant.

Is your Grandpa Changqing's True Core cultivation not high enough?
In the eyes of ordinary people, a Core Formation cultivator is already the pinnacle of human achievement, but in Xiao Jiu's eyes, it might not be anything special.

After all, his master was the pinnacle of this place, and his eight senior brothers were all at the True Person level.

In addition, she possesses a heavenly-grade spiritual root and is pampered by her master, so she has no shortage of resources. Reaching the Core Formation realm is indeed within her grasp.

"Hehe, your Grandpa Changqing is different."

"By the way, why isn't Grandpa Changqing out yet? I'll go talk to him." Xiao Jiu suddenly realized that even if they wanted to fight for a third-tier longevity pill for Ning Sujin, it had to be Grandpa Changqing who made the decision.

"Xiao Jiu, there's no need..." Ning Sujin was about to persuade her.

Li Ji'an has already come out of the secret room.

His grey-white robes were spotless, his hair, streaked with silver strands, swayed in the wind, and his face was serene.

"Grandpa Changqing," Xiao Jiu called out sweetly. "Xiao Jiu is here."

"Grandpa Changqing, I have some amazing news for you." Xiao Jiu immediately repeated what she had said before.

Li Ji'an nodded calmly: "I appreciate Xiao Jiu's kindness, but I am not good at fighting, and I am even less willing to fight against a third-tier demon beast. So this matter can only be dropped."

This secret message from Master Chunyuan is highly targeted. Firstly, it is only for fellow Daoists in the core area. Secondly, it is a third-tier grassland dragon beast. Ordinary True Core cultivators, without the assistance of special spirit talismans, would not be able to capture it, let alone even make contact with it.

Third-tier spirit talismans are extremely rare here, and apart from him, a third-tier talisman master, there are none.

Moreover, most of the other Core Formation cultivators in the core training ground have already obtained the third-tier Longevity Pill, after all, the old alchemist had been stationed at Funiu Mountain for hundreds of years.

Among the few remaining individuals who might need a third-tier longevity pill, this couple was among the first to be considered.

"It's alright, Grandpa Changqing. Just nod, and Xiao Jiu will get the blood from that earth dragon beast for you," Xiao Jiu immediately said, patting his chest.

"You?" Li Ji'an raised an eyebrow and looked at her with a smile.

"What? Grandpa Changqing looks down on me?" Xiao Jiu immediately raised her chin, somewhat dissatisfied.

"Although I haven't formed my core yet, I still have my master and senior brothers. They will definitely help me if I want to."

Li Ji'an suddenly laughed: "Hahaha, right, right, right, I forgot that Xiao Jiu is the Holy Maiden of Funiu Mountain, and is loved by all."

"That's more like it. So, Grandpa Changqing, do you want that third-tier longevity pill or not?" Xiao Jiu clapped her hands in satisfaction.

Looking into Xiao Jiu's eyes, Li Ji'an couldn't sense anything unusual from her expression or aura.

"In that case, I'll leave it to Xiao Jiu." Regardless of whether she's in cahoots with the old thief Chun Yuan, as long as I don't leave the Immortal City, that's fine.

"Don't worry, I've got it covered. But you'll have to give me a third-tier Spirit-Binding Talisman." Xiao Jiu patted his chest, full of confidence.

Li Ji'an smiled slightly and agreed.

When Xiao Jiu first appeared, Li Ji'an did not notice anything amiss. In addition, Xiao Jiu had some emotional value to Ning Sujin. At that time, Ning Yutan had passed away and Ning Sujin was depressed. Xiao Jiu helped alleviate her grief, so he did not stop her from visiting occasionally.

However, I have always been wary of it.

This behavior is highly suspicious and presents an opportunity to ascertain their motives.

On that day, Li Ji'an gave Xiao Jiu a third-tier spirit-trapping talisman.

Xiao Jiu said she would set off as soon as possible.

After watching Xiao Jiu leave, Li Ji'an frankly told Ning Sujin about his guesses about Xiao Jiu.

If he is working for the old thief Chun Yuan, regardless of his purpose, this relationship will need to end in the future.

Although Ning Sujin was reluctant, she nodded firmly.

Three days later, Ning Sujin's primordial spirit sensed that Xiao Jiu had left the core area.

There has been no further news since.

Until this day, a month later.

The once peaceful core Taoist temple of Funiu Mountain was suddenly disturbed by a series of bursts of magical power.

The disciples under Master Funiu unleashed their magical power one after another and rushed out of the temple.

The entire immortal city was thrown into a state of panic.

Half an hour later, news of Xiao Jiu's attack on the western grasslands spread throughout the Immortal City, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief, while also discussing the matter animatedly.

(End of this chapter)