Forced to become a pure and innocent female pharmacist in order to cultivate immortality.

"Oh dear, this place was only registered by the Imperial Envoy yesterday. Moreover, the Imperial Envoy said that our Longevity Sect only recruits those with a destined connection, and does not recruit disciples casually. Therefore, there are only three of us at present. Let me introduce you first. This is our Longevity Sect's first disciple, Liu Su. This silly donkey is our Longevity Sect's guardian beast. As for me, I am temporarily acting as the head of the Longevity Sect," Ye Liuyun introduced.

The Moon Goddess and the Eastern Emperor could easily see that Ye Liuyun's so-called Longevity Sect was just a makeshift operation with nothing to show for it.

In order to avoid arousing Ye Liuyun's suspicion, the two of them definitely had to put on an act, and act smart. Only in this way could they convince Ye Liuyun that they had been tricked into joining by him, rather than that they wanted to join on their own.

"Really? But isn't that a bit too unreliable? You seem to be only at the level of a god, and those two don't seem to have opened their immortal meridians yet. Isn't that too weak?" The Moon Goddess asked, feigning doubt.

Ye Liuyun knew he had to make a little impression.

"Gentlemen, don't underestimate my two friends. This one is actually a phoenix in human form, and Liu Su has removed the disguise pill." Ye Liuyun reminded Liu Su.

Upon seeing this, Liusu quickly removed her disguise and revealed her true form, transforming into a white phoenix. The moment Liusu appeared, Donghuang and Yueshen were visibly startled.

Even in the celestial realm, there are very few pure-blooded phoenixes.

What surprised them even more was that they didn't realize the tassels were a disguise.

Ye Liuyun noticed their surprise, so he pressed on and gave them another shock.

"My two elder sisters, and my guardian beast, don't be fooled by its appearance as a donkey. It's not actually a donkey. Black Bull, reveal your true form." Ye Liuyun had Black Bull show off again.

Black Ox knew his time to shine had come, so he removed the disguise pill. A black light then emanated from his body, rapidly expanding until it transformed into a black Qilin the size of a water buffalo. This Qilin was certainly much more imposing than the donkey demon, but it lacked special effects and looked rather strange.

"A pure-blooded Qilin? I never expected that the last Qilin in the world would be by this girl's side?" Donghuang and Yueshen were even more surprised.

While phoenixes are rare in the celestial realm, it's not to say that there aren't other phoenixes. However, there are truly no Qilins in the celestial realm. Pure-blooded Qilins of the Qilin clan are always of a single lineage.

In addition, due to some issues from the ancient times, it is more difficult for races like them to ascend to the immortal realm than for other races, because they carry very heavy karmic burdens.

However, according to Donghuang's observation, neither the Black Ox nor Liusu possessed any karmic power.

"Well, you two, do you believe me now? I don't have a single ordinary immortal by my side," Ye Liuyun said confidently.

After feigning hesitation, the Moon Goddess and the Eastern Emperor nodded and said.

"With the presence of Qilin and Phoenix here, this place is definitely a land of great fortune. My sister and I have decided to join the Longevity Sect. I wonder if you would accept us?"

Ye Liuyun was overjoyed; she felt she had successfully fooled him.

Little did she know that others were playing along with her, and their acting skills were far superior.

"Alright, alright, gentlemen. May I ask your names? I'll add you to the list of disciples of our Longevity Sect right away," Ye Liuyun inquired.

These two definitely couldn't use their real names, so they came up with a name on the spot.

"Oh, my name is Dongfang Churi, and this is my younger sister, Dongfang Chuyue," Donghuang said with a smile.

Ye Liuyun felt even closer to the other party when he heard that their surname was Donghuang, since he also had relatives with the surname Dongfang.

Ye Liuyun quickly added their names to the list of the Longevity Sect. Thus, Donghuang and Yueshen successfully infiltrated Ye Liuyun's side and became the first batch of disciples truly recruited by the Longevity Sect.

"Haha, sisters, let me introduce myself too. My name is Ye Liuyun. Although I am a sect leader, you don't need to treat me as such. We can just call each other sisters normally. You can call me sect leader when you need me to." Ye Liuyun said happily.

The two nodded to indicate that they had no objections.

"So, Sister Liuyun, what are we going to do next? Since we've chosen to join the Longevity Sect, we must have something to do, right?" Moon Goddess asked.

Ye Liuyun chuckled.

"Next, naturally, we'll recruit disciples. We'll go to Luofan City first and spread the word to see how many disciples we can recruit who are destined to join us. Remember, the disciples we recruit must be destined; we can't just recruit anyone. If they're willing to join, let them go to the Changsheng Sect to become disciples themselves. We'll meet here before sunset," Ye Liuyun said.

So the Moon Goddess and the Eastern Emperor followed Ye Liuyun and the other four to Luofan City.

Before entering Luofan City, Ye Liuyun gave them some instructions, telling them to choose the best option, and to reiterate his earlier point: fate comes first.

After speaking, the black ox transformed into a girl in a black dress, and the five of them entered the mortal realm at the same time. They did not stay together, but instead separated to recruit disciples.

The number of immortals who fell to the mortal realm increased again today because all the immortals who were not chosen were returned to Fallen City. So there were immortals sighing and lamenting everywhere. They seemed to have lost their motivation to move forward and looked like they had a bleak future.

Ye Liuyun didn't know how to recruit them, but after thinking about it for a while, she came up with a solution.

She found a secluded spot and transformed herself into an old woman with white hair, looking like she was on her deathbed. The old woman found an empty space, sat down, placed a tattered book in front of her, and wrote a few words on a wooden board beside it.

"Mysterious immortal techniques, only available to those with a predestined connection. Those who believe in me will attain immortality, while those who do not will have no hope of immortality."

It has to be said that Ye Liuyun's approach actually had some effect. Many immortals passing by stopped to take a look at the sentence written by Ye Liuyun.

"Tch! A person who's about to die has the nerve to say that believing in you will grant eternal life? What a joke." Most people, seeing Ye Liuyun's appearance, would never believe such a statement.

Then look at Donghuang and Yueshen. They are even simpler because they can see the aura of good fortune emanating from the immortals. The higher the aura of good fortune, the better the luck.

The two of them were truly dedicated to their work, specifically seeking out the people behind Fu Yuan. They even limited themselves to Luo Fan City. With their abilities, they could easily bring immortals from other regions of the Eastern Heaven Realm to Luo Fan City with a single thought.

Black Bull and Liu Su have different understandings of fate. For example, Black Bull believes that if she encounters some troublemakers in the city, they are her destined ones, while Liu Su believes that those who do good deeds are her destined ones.

They both knew Ye Liuyun's abilities. As long as Ye Liuyun was willing to manage the Longevity Sect, it wouldn't be long before it was established, although the initial stages would be a bit difficult.

Half an hour later, an elderly man finally came to Ye Liuyun's stall.

The other person, holding a cane, looked like he was nearing the end of his life. He glanced at the words Ye Liuyun had written, and then at Ye Liuyun, who seemed even older than him.

"Old lady, is what you're saying true?" the old man asked weakly.

Upon hearing the voice, Ye Liuyun looked up and glanced at the other person.

“To the north of Luofan City, more than forty miles away, there is a celestial sect called the Longevity Sect. If you believe in it, you can go there and join their sect,” Ye Liuyun said calmly.

The old man was taken aback, then turned and left. Whether he believed Ye Liuyun's words or not was irrelevant.

Time passed little by little, and soon it was afternoon. During this time, more than a dozen people had looked through Ye Liuyun's mysterious cultivation technique. But in fact, what was written in this mysterious cultivation technique was the same sentence that Ye Liuyun had said, telling them to go to the Longevity Sect to become his disciples.

As dusk fell, Ye Liuyun retrieved his belongings, found a place, transformed back to his original form, left Luofan City, and arrived at the place they had agreed upon earlier.

"Oh dear, I wonder how many of those dozen or so people will believe me, and I wonder how those four are doing, and whether they can recruit the right person," Ye Liuyun sighed.

With another wave of his hand, Black Bull and the other three also left Luofan City and came to Ye Liuyun's side.

"How is it? What's the situation?" Ye Liuyun asked hurriedly.

Black Bull gave an awkward smile.

"Well, I did manage to fool a few, but I don't know if they actually went," Black Bull replied.

"What nonsense! This is called fate. Don't talk nonsense," Ye Liuyun immediately reprimanded.

“Yes, yes, you say it’s fate, but everyone’s definition of fate is different. Sister Liusu, how are things on your end?” Black Bull looked at Liusu.

After thinking for a moment, Liu Su smiled somewhat awkwardly.

"I... I don't know what's going on either. Anyway, isn't it said that it depends on fate? Let's just wait and see," Liu Su said.

Chapter 922 One Deception After Another (Bonus Chapter for 4K+1050 Monthly Tickets)

After the three explained the situation, they all turned their attention to Donghuang and Yueshen.

The two of them naturally understood what the three meant, so they quickly explained their situation as well.

"Things are going well here. Quite a few people should come to the Longevity Sect to become disciples. However, we don't know the exact number, just like you," Donghuang replied.

Since things had come to this point, Ye Liuyun had no choice but to let Donghuang and the others go back and keep watch for the time being.

"If that's the case, then Black Bull, you four go back first and see if anyone wants to become my apprentice. I have some things to do, and I think I need to go into the city to buy some things," Ye Liuyun said.

Donghuang and Yueshen didn't care; no matter where they were, they could clearly see all of Ye Liuyun's movements.

"That's good. After all, the Longevity Sect still needs someone to guard it. Otherwise, if someone really comes to become our disciple, we won't be able to bring them in," Donghuang nodded and said.

So Ye Liuyun handed the Immortal Sect Token to Liusu, asking her to add disciples to the list later. As for any tests, they were unnecessary; they could accept as many as they came. After all, in Ye Liuyun's view, even their Longevity Sect would have difficulty filling its disciple list.

So Liu Su and the other three went back first, while Ye Liuyun went to the city's merchant guild. The Thousand Spirits Merchant Guild had been banned from doing business in Luofan City by the Heavenly General for violating the Heavenly Rules. Zhou Bao and the others were currently in the Heavenly Prison of the City Lord's Mansion, but they wouldn't be there for long.

Ye Liuyun emptied the Qianling Chamber of Commerce's treasury, didn't he? There weren't many other things in there, but there were plenty of immortal crystals.

Ye Liuyun would go into any medicinal herb shop he saw along the way, and he would buy up all the herbs needed to refine Immortal Essence Pills. If the medicinal herb shops were not enough, he would go to other merchant guilds. Only after he had bought up all the herbs needed to refine Immortal Essence Pills in the city did he return to the Longevity Sect.

Unfortunately, after returning to the Longevity Sect, no one else came to become their disciple.

"Not even a single tassel?" Ye Liuyun asked with a disappointed look.

Liu Su shook her head helplessly.

They're currently sitting at the main gate of the Longevity Sect, stargazing. They've been waiting all night, but haven't seen a single ghost.

“Don’t be in such a hurry. Luofan City is nearly forty or fifty miles away from here, and that’s on the road. Most of the people we recruited don’t have any cultivation. They have to walk here. Maybe some of them will arrive tomorrow or the day after. Sister Liuyun, do we need to continue recruiting tomorrow?” the Moon Goddess asked.

After thinking for a while, Ye Liuyun shook his head.

"Don't rush. Let's see if any of the people we recruited today are willing to come. By the way, Liu Su and Hei Niu, you two take this pill." Ye Liuyun handed two Immortal Essence Pills to the two of them.

Neither Black Bull nor Liu Su asked Ye Liuyun what kind of pill it was; they took it and ate it immediately because they absolutely trusted Ye Liuyun when it came to pills.

Donghuang and Yueshen also looked at Heiniu and Liusu with great curiosity.

"What kind of pills are these? Don't we have any? Sister Liuyun, you can't be stingy," Donghuang said.

But Ye Liuyun shook his head.

“You don’t need it. This is a kind of pill I refined that can open up the immortal meridians,” Ye Liuyun replied.

As soon as these words were spoken, a surge of power burst forth from Black Bull and Liu Su at the same time, and a small amount of immortal energy from heaven and earth flowed into their bodies.

"Haha, that's wonderful! As expected of our master, I didn't expect you to refine such a pill so quickly. Finally, we can use our power again!" Black Ox said happily.

"Yes, we've been feeling stifled for so long, we're finally free," Liu Su said with a relaxed expression.

The two of them seemed to have been freed from their shackles.

Then, Donghuang and Yueshen's eyes visibly narrowed, revealing expressions of disbelief.

They were well aware that the restriction on their bloodlines was a feature of this world. Theoretically, only by cultivating immortal techniques could they break through it. However, they could see that Black Ox and Liu Su had not cultivated such techniques, but rather their immortal meridians had been broken through by an unknown force.

"Senior brother, is this little girl a monster? I suspect she is the incarnation of some Celestial Venerable." The Moon Goddess then turned her gaze to Ye Liuyun.

“Didn’t we already suspect that she was an incarnation of a Celestial Venerable? If she really is an incarnation of a Celestial Venerable, then everything makes sense. What we need to figure out now is which Celestial Venerable she is,” Donghuang said.

In fact, Ye Liuyun's identity was already very clear in their eyes. The only beings they couldn't see through were the Heavenly Venerables, or perhaps a Heavenly Venerable was deliberately concealing Ye Liuyun's identity information.

So even if Ye Liuyun isn't a Celestial Venerable, he still has countless connections to the Celestial Venerable.

"My two elder sisters, these are pills I concocted myself, called Immortal Essence Pills. You two are welcome to try them if you're interested. However, for immortals like you who have already opened your immortal meridians, these pills will only enhance your power." Ye Liuyun handed two more pills to Donghuang and Yueshen. You can't call her stingy; besides, she bought so many medicinal herbs that she could have as many as they wanted.

The two immediately took the pill and examined it carefully. In their eyes, this thing might not be anything particularly good, or even a useless thing, but Donghuang knew very well that with this pill, Ye Liuyun could recruit a large number of immortals to work for him.

This Longevity Sect is destined to rise in the Immortal Realm.

They pretended to eat the pills, but in reality, they didn't. Instead, they secretly delivered them to the God of Pills in the Eastern Heavenly Court.

The god of elixirs in the Eastern Heavenly Court is named Dugu Tianxiang, and holds the position of Heavenly Lord.

"Medicine God, analyze the ingredients and principles of this pill. Tell me immediately after you've finished." Donghuang's voice suddenly rang in the ear of a female cultivator dressed in a lotus-colored palace dress.

The goddess paused for a moment upon hearing the voice, then looked down at the table, where two pills caught her eye.

“A pill that even His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor personally sent to inspect must be extraordinary,” Dugu Tianxiang said, her eyes shining.

However, the moment she picked up the pill, she was inexplicably stunned, because the method of refining the pill seemed familiar to her.

"Huh? This technique? It seems a bit like the work of the Medicine God of the Central Heaven Realm," Dugu Tianxiang wondered.

The so-called Zhongtian Realm is naturally Lin Qingyou. When Lin Qingyou ascended to heaven, she joined the Heavenly Court of Zhongtian Realm as a god. However, her godhood was just a title. At that time, she only accepted the godhood of the Heavenly Court, but not its power.

This approach is acceptable. As for why she didn't accept the divine power of the Heavenly Court, it can only be said that Lin Qingyou is a cautious person. She was new to the Immortal Realm and knew nothing, so she dared not accept other people's power casually. As it turns out, her approach was correct.

Back then, the Five Great Heavenly Realms held a pill-refining competition. Dugu Tianxiang represented the Eastern Heavenly Realm, and Lin Qingyou represented the Central Heavenly Realm. Lin Qingyou ultimately won first place in that competition, while Dugu Tianxiang came in second.

As fellow medicine gods, Dugu Tianxiang was certainly not satisfied with losing to Lin Qingyou, so she frequently went to the Central Heaven Realm to challenge Lin Qingyou.

But over time, even enemies become good friends.

However, about four years ago in the Immortal Realm, Lin Qingyou suddenly disappeared. After her disappearance, the position of Medicine God in the Central Heaven Realm was also taken back by the Jade Emperor.

She had secretly investigated and concluded that it must be because Lin Qingyou had offended the Jade Emperor while trying to break through to the Immortal King realm, and that the Jade Emperor had secretly poisoned her.

The Jade Emperor of Zhongtian Realm is known throughout the celestial realm as the most tasteless Heavenly Emperor.

Seeing Lin Qingyou's alchemy techniques again, she initially thought it was Lin Qingyou's work. However, after examining the pills closely, she discovered that although the technique was Lin Qingyou's, it was completely different from her usual method. She couldn't even discern what medicinal herbs were used to make the pills.

The medicinal herbs and excipients were blended so well that it could be said that the level of elixir fusion had reached its peak, even surpassing that of her and Lin Qingyou.

"Wow, amazing! How can there be such a perfect pill?" Dugu Tianxiang was increasingly astonished as she looked at it.

One could even describe her current state of mind as "utterly defeated." After all, since Lin Qingyou disappeared, she had been the number one alchemist in the Immortal Realm. For someone as skilled as Lin Qingyou to utterly defeat her speaks volumes.

Dugu Tianxiang contacted Donghuang immediately.

"Your Majesty, who refined this pill? This pill is absolutely perfect, and we can't even see how it was made. Please tell us the identity of this person, so I can become her disciple," Dugu Tianxiang said excitedly with her eyes closed.