Immortal Life: Starting with Daily Last Words

Just then, a gentle laugh rang out from the right: "Junior Brother, the trade fair is about to begin. I've been looking for you, and I thought you hadn't come."

Yu Daoxuan turned around and saw Wang Xuanjiao walking slowly towards him with a smile.

"Senior Brother."

Yu Daoxuan bowed and indicated that he had been delayed by something.

Wang Xuanjiao smiled and introduced, "Today's trade fair has gathered the most outstanding talents from all sides of this continent. Come, let your senior brother introduce you to them."

Yu Daoxuan naturally had no objection.

In the world of cultivation, it's always good to make more friends.

The other party led Yu Daoxuan to a pavilion where the Qin siblings were. In addition to the Qin siblings, there were six or seven other young cultivators in the pavilion.

Wang Xuanjiao introduced them one by one, introducing them to the core disciples of several sects and families, including the Guizhen Sect, the Biyue Pavilion, and the Feng Family, as well as several local young rogue cultivators.

As for the Qin siblings, he already knew them and didn't need Wang Xuanjiao's introduction.

This trade fair brought together young talents from all over the South China Sea, many of whom displayed exceptional talent and charisma.

Two people left the deepest impression on Yu Daoxuan.

One of them is Xu Xingzhou, a true disciple of the Guizhen School.

This person possesses a rare, high-grade wind-elemental spiritual root and has reached the early stage of Foundation Establishment. He is a leading figure among the younger generation of the Guizhen Sect.

The other person was a rogue cultivator named Chu Linyuan.

The reason this person left a deep impression on Yu Daoxuan was not because his cultivation was unparalleled.

Rather, the two share a deep connection, both hailing from Changping Island and having lived on the same street as children, making them childhood playmates.

Back then, they even stood together on the spirit testing platform to be selected as immortal seedlings for the Qingyuan Sect's spirit testing.

I still remember the Spirit Testing Ceremony back then. Yu Daoxuan was found to have a low-grade spiritual root, barely crossing the threshold and thus being able to join the Qingyuan Sect.

However, Chu Linyuan's spiritual root aptitude was even lower, being only a low-grade spiritual root.

As a major sect of the Purple Mansion, Qingyuan Sect requires a low-grade spiritual root as the minimum qualification for recruiting immortal seedlings, so Chu Linyuan could only regretfully fail to be selected.

But today, upon seeing him, I realized that he had embarked on the path of cultivation, and his cultivation level was no weaker than mine.

Therefore, it is clear that the other party must have encountered some kind of extraordinary opportunity.

With this thought in mind, Yu Daoxuan had no other ideas.

He possesses the precious Golden Stele, which allows him to glimpse a glimpse into the future and seek good fortune while avoiding misfortune.

Such an opportunity may not be the most extraordinary in the world, but it is superior in that it is stable and long-lasting, allowing one to proceed with ease, far surpassing ordinary serendipitous encounters.

Just as he was pondering this, a man in a blue robe walked towards Yu Daoxuan, his eyes instantly filled with astonishment and confusion.

This person was none other than Chu Linyuan.

He walked straight up to Yu Daoxuan, his voice trembling slightly with disbelief: "Daoxuan? Is it really you?"

After many years, the once naive and innocent boy next door has shed his worldly immaturity and taken on the air of a cultivator.

Yu Daoxuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Lin Yuan, it's been many years. I hope you've been well."

An old name instantly brings back memories of my youth.

Chu Linyuan laughed heartily, his eyes filled with regret: "Nearly ten years have passed since we parted. I thought I would never see you again in this life. Back then, you joined the Qingyuan Sect and stepped onto the path of immortality, while I..."

Yu Daoxuan replied gently, "It was a great pity that we brothers were not selected together after the spirit test back then. I never imagined that you would now embark on the path of immortality. It is truly a cause for celebration."

Speaking of the past, Chu Linyuan's eyes showed a hint of vicissitude: "Back then, I was rejected because of my inferiority complex, and I thought my life was destined to be mediocre. Fortunately, I met a senior rogue cultivator and embarked on the path of immortality. I struggled all the way and finally achieved my meager cultivation level today."

He did not elaborate on the details of his extraordinary encounter, and Yu Daoxuan did not press him for details.

The secrets and opportunities of the cultivation world should not be easily revealed to outsiders, and both of them were well aware of this.

"By the way, Daoxuan, have you returned to Changping Island all these years?"

Chu Linyuan suddenly spoke up and asked.

Upon hearing this, Yu Daoxuan's mind was instantly flooded with memories of Changping Island.

After a long silence, he replied softly, "I haven't gone back yet, but I plan to return home after the Jade Dragon Fair ends."

"It's time to go back and take a look." Chu Linyuan paused, his tone softening. "I went back half a year ago and paid a visit to your parents. They are still in good health, but they often talk about you."

He paused for a moment, then added, "And Zhiwei, she's gotten even thinner."

Upon hearing about his parents' and Bai Zhiwei's recent situation, Yu Daoxuan's heart trembled, and an indescribable bitterness welled up inside him.

Although he has lived two lives, he has truly felt all the unconditional love his parents have given him in this life.

As the saying goes, a mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles.

Changping Island is located in the northwest sea of ​​Qingyuan Sect, more than 1,700 li away. Among the more than 1,000 islands under the sect's jurisdiction, it is the most remote from the sect gate.

He has been away from home for nearly ten years, working tirelessly on the path of cultivation, but he has not had time to go home even once. He is truly ashamed.

The thought of returning home grew stronger in his heart.

In addition, there is Zhiwei.

Thinking of Bai Zhiwei, the image of a pure and gentle young girl immediately appeared clearly in his mind, and a complex feeling arose in his heart.

This woman was his childhood sweetheart, his betrothed since birth, and also his cousin.

His mother was his mother's cousin, and the two families had always been on good terms.

During the sect's spirit-testing ceremony back then, Bai Zhiwei was only found to have mortal roots, and had no chance to become an immortal.

Yu Daoxuan sighed softly to himself, wondering if the other party had already found a good man and married someone else.

Before he entered the sect, he knew that the two of them were destined to be on different paths, one that led to immortality and the other to mortality.

Therefore, he specifically discussed canceling the engagement with his elders in the family so as not to delay the other party.

Yu Daoxuan wanted to inquire about Bai Zhiwei's situation from Chu Linyuan, but he swallowed the words back down his throat.

Guilt, worry, and helplessness weighed heavily on my heart. On one hand, there were the old memories of our childhood companions that I couldn't bear to part with; on the other hand, there was the distance between us, destined from the beginning. I was even more afraid to hear the outcome I didn't want to face.

A thousand emotions swirled within me, difficult to express or articulate.

Just then, a familiar figure came into view; it was none other than Chen Hu, whom they hadn't seen in a long time.

This person had taken the Foundation Establishment Pill several years ago and successfully broke through to the Foundation Establishment realm.

Upon seeing the other party arrive, Yu Daoxuan suppressed the complex emotions in his heart.

The two reminisced, and Yu Daoxuan learned that Chen Hu had returned to his old ways and was now serving as the enforcement captain in Yulongfang Market.

After some pleasantries, a long, clear bell suddenly rang out from deep within the garden, piercing through the entire villa.

The group of cultivators who had been chatting and strolling around stopped and returned to their places.

Yu Daoxuan also greeted Chen Hu, Chu Linyuan and others, and sat down with Wang Xuanjiao in a pavilion.

The grand market fair is about to begin.

On the high platform in the courtyard stood a cultivator in purple robes.

He looked to be only in his early thirties, with long, frosty white hair falling over his shoulders. He possessed an extraordinary air about him, standing out among the group of young cultivators.

Wang Xuanjiao, standing beside him, introduced in a low voice: "This is Senior Brother Wan Guizang. I imagine you've heard of his name in the sect before, Junior Brother."

Yu Daoxuan nodded slightly, understanding in his heart.

Wan Guizang is ranked first among the Five Masters of Qingyuan and possesses a rare, top-grade lightning-type spiritual root.

Although his cultivation level is only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, his mastery of lightning magic makes him incredibly powerful in combat, comparable to a late-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He was renowned both within the Qingyuan Sect and among the younger generation of the entire Nanming Continent.

It is most appropriate for him to represent the Qingyuan Sect and preside over the trade fair this time.