Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 419 The Green Ox King

Ignoring the deeply infatuated fourth brother, Li Ji'an quietly slipped into the Core Formation Dojo and returned to his residence.

During the two years he protected Xiao Jiu, he kept in touch with Ning Sujin, so his return this time was not unexpected.

At the same time, he already knew what was going on with the blue ox that was lingering outside his dojo.

Since Master Funiu and Li Ji'an moved away through the Core Formation Dojo two years ago, the Green Ox has regained its freedom and is now swaggering around the entire Funiu Mountain area.

He proclaimed himself the Ox God, called himself the King of this place, regarded the Funiu Master as his royal chef, and all the cultivators of Funiu Mountain as his subjects.

Apart from Master Funiu, who can control it with a third-tier spiritual herb, no one can restrict its freedom.

"You old codger, you're finally back! Quickly welcome me into your dojo for a look." Just as Li Ji'an arrived at his residence using the Wind Escape technique, the Green Ox, which had been lingering outside, stood up and left an afterimage before arriving in front of Li Ji'an.

Master Funiu has spoken extensively about Qingniu in the past two years.

He met Master Funiu in that underground temple, and they became friends after a fight. In the end, he submitted to Master Funiu because of a spiritual herb.

Master Fu Niu also frankly admitted that the reason he was able to trust Li Ji'an so much was because of Qing Niu's innate supernatural ability of perception. In addition to being able to passively sense some extraordinary things, he could also actively explore people's hearts.

It was Qingniu who sensed Li Ji'an's noble character and kind heart when Li Ji'an was protecting Xiao Jiu as she formed her core, and confirmed that Li Ji'an genuinely cared for Xiao Jiu. That's why Qingniu opened up to Li Ji'an on such a crucial matter and asked him to help protect Xiao Jiu.

After further deduction based on some of the words of the Venerable Funiu, Li Ji'an had a better understanding of the actual combat strength of the Green Ox.

He also gained insight into how she had unexpectedly seen through his dojo during their first meeting.

As the saying goes, fear comes from the unknown. Now that we know the details of the Green Ox, we are no longer afraid of it.

It is a late-stage Tier 3 demonic beast, and its innate abilities are neither offensive nor fast, so even if it cannot defeat a monster, it can still retreat unscathed.

"Your Excellency, the King of Ox, what brings you here?" Li Ji'an greeted him with a smile and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Hehe, the more I look at you, the more pleasing you are to the eye. Not bad, not bad. After that old man passes away, I will make you my royal chef." Qingniu immediately beamed with joy.

"It's a pity that I'm not skilled in cultivating spiritual plants and cannot nurture superior spiritual herbs for the Ox King," Li Ji'an said with a smile, waving his hand.

"It's alright, it's alright, who said I have to eat spirit herbs?" The green ox shook one hoof haphazardly and said in a muffled voice.

"So the Ox King doesn't like to eat spiritual herbs? Then why did Fellow Daoist Fu Niu prepare such a mountain of spiritual herbs?" Li Ji'an asked in confusion.

"Moo~" Upon hearing about the mountain of spiritual herbs, the green ox couldn't help but let out a howl.

"Where? Where are there mountains of spiritual herbs?" he hurriedly asked.

Li Ji'an feigned a slip of the tongue: "Oh dear, I don't even know if Fellow Daoist Funiu wants the Bull King to know. It was a slip of the tongue. If the Bull King wants to know anything, he should just ask Fellow Daoist Funiu."

"Moo~" The green ox immediately turned around and headed away into the distance.

Watching his figure disappear into the distance, Li Ji'an smiled faintly.

The reason why we no longer have any fear of it is also revealed in Master Funiu's words that this green ox has not yet reached the fourth level of human transformation, its intelligence is not high, and it does not have many tricks up its sleeve. It can be easily dealt with.

As for what the Green Ox had been doing lingering outside his dojo for the past two years, he knew perfectly well.

It's highly likely that when he returned with Xiao Jiu back then, he accidentally sensed the aura of the remnant soul of the true dragon that had escaped from Ning Sujin's sea of ​​consciousness, so he wanted to investigate.

However, since Li Ji'an was not present, Ning Sujin kept refusing his entry, citing inconvenience.

Fortunately, they did not force their way in.

Upon returning to the dojo, Ning Sujin greeted them from afar.

Over the past two years, Ning Sujin's progress in the Chaos Technique has remained remarkable, and the power in her dantian has become increasingly profound and pure.

"My husband has worked hard." Ning Sujin gently took Li Ji'an's arm and led him to the backyard.

Her affection for Xiao Jiu stemmed from her longing for her younger sister, Ning Yutan.

She believed that Li Ji'an's actions in protecting Xiao Jiu were all for her sake, and thus, she made a mental note of it. "Why are we being so formal?" Li Ji'an chuckled.

Arriving in the backyard, seeing the table laden with spiritual wine and feast, Li Ji'an felt even better.

Although these were only second-tier spiritual foods and had little effect on him, the occasional craving for food always brought him joy.

A positive mindset is important for spiritual practice, and maintaining a joyful mood is of paramount importance.

"I remember all the good things my husband has done for me. I am so fortunate in this life. However, I cannot take his kindness for granted." Ning Sujin helped Li Ji'an sit down.

She then poured Li Ji'an a cup of sacred wine, saying, "This concubine toasts my husband."

"Excellent!" Li Ji'an picked up his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Then, with a wave of his hand, he regained his original appearance.

Previously, not understanding the strangeness of the Green Ox, he and Ning Sujin had not recovered their original forms even in the dojo.

Now I can rest assured.

The two, now young again, drank and conversed, as if they had returned to their mortal lives during the time of the Celestial Empire.

Finally, fueled by alcohol, their feelings intensified, and they indulged in a passionate display of love.

The next morning, the communication talisman in Li Ji'an's storage ring twitched slightly.

"Our grandson is truly filial." Li Ji'an couldn't help but chuckle as he read the message from the old scoundrel Chun Yuan.

During these two years, he never stopped sending messages.

However, Li Ji'an naturally did not tell him about Xiao Jiu's core formation, and used the excuse of going out to find an opportunity to repair his natal magic weapon.

This greatly worried the old thief Chun Yuan, who would frequently send messages to confirm his safety.

He also offered to accompany him to look for opportunities on several occasions.

It can be said that Li Ji'an is now the spiritual pillar of the old traitor Chun Yuan, and also his future.

Moreover, even during the past two years, when Li Ji'an was not around, the old scoundrel Chun Yuan still diligently refined pills.

Each time the elixir was completed, it would be delivered to Ning Sujin.

His behavior made Li Ji'an, who had originally decided to find an opportunity to get rid of him as soon as possible to settle the bad karma from his previous life, decide to wait a little longer.

We'll talk about it when they're completely no longer of any use to us.

Since a small fire spirit is lurking in his dantian, he can detonate it instantly with just a thought.

"If you were an elder who hadn't advanced any further in cultivation, would you still consider him filial?" Ning Sujin said sarcastically.

Li Ji'an smiled and nodded, then sent a message to the old thief Chun Yuan, informing him that he had returned.

However, his next message surprised Li Ji'an slightly.

"Grandfather, Tong Jiesheng has entered the Yellow Heaven Domain and will be coming to Funiu Mountain soon."

Before Li Ji'an could even send a message to inquire, the warning array of the Daoist temple had already received a message from the old thief Chun Yuan.

Since it concerned the mysterious and unpredictable Northern Mystery True Lord, Li Ji'an dared not be careless and immediately went out to talk to him face to face.

"Is the news true? The Hehuan Sect and the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce are enemies, and the Huangtian Domain has banned the existence of the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce. Why would they dare to venture so deep this time?" Li Ji'an asked.

"I don't know about this matter either, but I have a soul contract with it, so my senses won't be wrong."

(End of this chapter)