Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses - Chapter 72

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Reincarnation of the Great Power, the Name of Gu An [Seventh Update]

Elder Tian mentioned Lv Xian, prompting the disciples to ask questions, wanting to know what kind of person this top genius was.

Li Ya secretly noted down the name, determined to defeat Lv Xian in the upcoming competition and prove his own talent.

That night, the Third Medicine Valley was lively, even Elder Tian became talkative, laughing frequently.

At dawn, Li Ya bid farewell to Gu An.

“I’m leaving, wait for me to become famous!”

Watching Li Ya’s departing figure, Gu An suddenly felt a bit envious. Li Ya was always so energetic and ambitious, while Gu An always thought a lot before doing anything, considering all factors.

But thinking of Li Ya’s miserable appearance when injured, his mouth couldn’t help but turn up in a smile.

Envy is fine, but don’t imitate!

After Li Ya left, the disciples of the Third Medicine Valley continued their work. With the territory expanding, daily patrols were needed.

Gu An returned to Mystic Valley, checked each area, then flew towards Tianya Valley.

Along the way, he found a place to secretly convert five years of lifespan into cultivation, then continued on his journey.

Arriving at Tianya Valley, Gu An walked in from the valley entrance. As he climbed the hillside, he saw Yi Liuyun and Lv Xian sparring in a magical duel.

Lv Xian wore a red robe, his long hair flowing. At first glance, one might mistake him for a woman. He held a gourd-shaped fan, and effortlessly countered Yi Liuyun’s sword strikes. The two of them moved back and forth in the air, evenly matched.

Yi Liuyun suppressed his cultivation, otherwise, Lv Xian wouldn’t stand a chance against him.

Gu An couldn’t resist performing a lifespan detection on Lv Xian again.

[Lv Xian (Core Formation Realm, First Layer): 75/480/4900]

He reached the Core Formation Realm at thirty, but his cultivation hadn’t advanced in the forty-five years since?

If not for the impressive lifespan of 4,900 years, Gu An would find it hard to believe he was the Supreme Sect’s top genius.

Except for Ji Xiaoyu, who possessed a Primordial Daoist Talisman, Lv Xian’s 4,900-year lifespan was the most impressive talent Gu An had seen among the human race.

Lv Xian didn’t seem injured, perhaps he cultivated some miraculous skill like Wuxin?

Sun Da, Sun Er, and Sun San rushed to Gu An, very happy because Gu An always brought them tasty treats.

Although they were demons, captured by Luo Hun, Gu An never belittled them, so they had a good relationship.

“These are fifth-tier spirit fruits, you can only eat one each, don’t fight over them.”

Gu An took out three large, crimson fruits the size of watermelons and placed them on the ground for the three monkey demons to pick.

He then walked towards an area of the valley. Today was another harvesting day.

With his Medicine Valley expanding, he now had the opportunity to pick herbs daily, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

After he finished harvesting, Yi Liuyun and Lv Xian also stopped sparring and landed. Yi Liuyun began evaluating Lv Xian’s performance, and Lv Xian remained humble.

“Senior Yi, when are you going to undergo tribulation? I’m waiting for you to challenge Sword Venerable Fudao,” Lv Xian asked expectantly. He spoke seriously, as if he truly believed Yi Liuyun could defeat the Sword Venerable.

Yi Liuyun hesitated and said, “At most half a year. When the time comes, I will go to the Tribulation Crossing Valley of the Supreme Sect to undergo tribulation. As for challenging the Sword Venerable Fudao, let’s talk about it later.”

Ever since he visited the Heavenly Repair Platform, he had given up the idea of competing with Sword Venerable Fudao.

The gap was too great.

Facing such sword intent, he couldn’t muster any fighting spirit.

Lv Xian raised his eyebrows, his delicate face showing anticipation. He continued to persuade, “Give it a try, what if you win? Once you reach the Void Crossing Realm, your sword intent will naturally transform. You might have the strength to fight, and being the first to challenge Sword Venerable Fudao, even if you lose, you’ll become famous.”

Passing by, Gu An wanted to retort.

Lv Xian really had a problem. Ever since he came to Tianya Valley, he had been persuading Luo Hun to challenge the Supreme Sect’s top gun, and urging the three monkey demons to challenge the nearby third-tier Great Demon.

It wasn’t occasionally; whenever he encountered someone, he would persuade them.

If this guy truly loved fighting, Li Ya would have heard of him long ago.

“I’ll think about it.” Yi Liuyun frowned.

Lv Xian saw Gu An and immediately approached, warmly putting his arm around Gu An’s shoulder, smiling, “Valley Master, I feel you’re not ordinary either. Do you want to strive for the position of National Master? I can teach you spells, just say what you want to learn.”

Gu An replied, “I’ve said many times, I don’t want to strive for anything, I just want to grow flowers and plants.”

“How is that possible? As long as you’re human, you have something you want to strive for.”

“Then what do you want to strive for?”

“Naturally, to be the number one in the world.”

“Then why not spend the time you use to persuade others on cultivating?”

“I don’t need to cultivate. Sooner or later, I’ll be invincible.”

“You’re impressive then.”

What a bragger!

Daring to claim invincibility in front of me?

Gu An suddenly had an idea and smiled, “I heard you want to participate in the Hundred Races Competition. If you can win the championship, I’ll learn your spells.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

“I didn’t originally plan to participate, but since you said that, wait and see. I’ll leave tomorrow.”

Lv Xian finished speaking and walked towards his house.

Gu An watched his back, finding him hard to figure out.

Yi Liuyun walked over and transmitted his voice, “Don’t provoke him. Ever since he formed his core, he easily falls into dreams during cultivation. Sometimes he dreams of being an emperor, sometimes a Sword Emperor rampaging the mortal world, and even sometimes a Demon Emperor. According to him, he can reach the peak of the mortal world in every lifetime.”

What’s wrong with him?

Could he be a reincarnated Great Power?

Gu An immediately stopped underestimating Lv Xian. Better safe than sorry; this person might indeed have a remarkable background.

The next morning, before Gu An left, Lv Xian had already departed, making Gu An more eager for the Hundred Races Competition.

The Hidden Dragon List was a competition for geniuses under a hundred years old. Who would be the top among Zhou Tongyou, Ji Xiaoyu, Li Ya, and Lv Xian?

Before Lv Xian returned, Gu An decided to elevate his cultivation level to the Ninth Layer of the Unification Realm.

Secretly competing with these geniuses’ growth speed!

…

By the time Gu An returned to Mystic Valley, it was already noon. He sensed a familiar aura waiting in his loft.

Along the way, he greeted Wuxin and then went upstairs.

Entering the house, Gu An saw Ye Lan sitting at his desk, holding a book.

Oh no!

Gu An closed the door and walked to the desk to take the book from her hand. He said seriously, “How can a lady read this kind of book.”

Ever since the Outer Sect’s disaster, Ye Lan rarely visited him, spending most of her time training outside. Now, she had been promoted to a deacon in the Law Enforcement Hall, holding a certain position and power.

Ye Lan looked at Gu An and smiled, “I heard from Zhen Qin that you usually love reading this Green Hero Travelogue, so I wanted to see what kind of book you like.”

“I don’t know about that Supreme Secret Records. But don’t listen to Zhen Qin’s nonsense. It’s a slander. The Green Hero Travelogue was left by my master, I haven’t read it nor destroyed it, just kept it as a memento.”

“Really?”

“When has your senior brother ever lied to you?”

“Humph.”

Ye Lan took out a book from her storage bag and threw it on the table.

Gu An glanced at it and his eyelid twitched wildly.

Supreme Secret Records!

Oh no, how did this book become so popular?

Ye Lan looked at Gu An and said softly, “Senior brother, I used to think it was a coincidence when I saw the protagonist named Gu An. But now, after flipping through the Green Hero Travelogue, I feel it’s not a coincidence. Tell me honestly, did you write the Supreme Secret Records?”

“How is that possible? I don’t write books! I only love growing flowers and plants!”

“Heh, do you think I’ll believe you now? Senior brother, it’s not that I’m telling you off, but if you want to read, couldn’t you read something like Investiture of the Gods or Supreme Immortal Venerable? They’re better than these kinds of books that disturb your Daoist heart.”

“I really didn’t write it…”

Gu An felt so wronged, it was all Shen Zhen’s fault!

Ye Lan suddenly stood up, scaring him into taking a step back. She circled around the table, approached him, and raised her right hand.

Going to hit me?

Gu An felt a headache.

Luckily, Ye Lan didn’t intend to hit him but to straighten his robe. She slightly lowered her head and said softly, “Senior brother, if you do like this kind of thing… I can find the dual cultivation method, and accompany you…”

Gu An saw her ears turning red.

He quickly stepped back and shook off her hand, saying seriously, “Junior sister, don’t joke around. If you keep joking, I…”

Ye Lan looked up at him, burst out laughing, and covered her mouth.

“Look at you, acting like I’m a flood or beast. Alright, no more joking. I came because of another matter, concerning your disciple, Su Han.” Ye Lan said seriously, her smile fading.

Gu An frowned and asked, “What’s wrong with him?”

“Do you know his ancestral swordsmanship called Hateful Heaven Divine Sword?”

“I’m somewhat familiar. Is there a problem with this swordsmanship?”

“Yes, it’s not his ancestral swordsmanship but a forbidden swordsmanship of the Sword Sect of the Great Yu Dynasty, not to be passed on. Su Han frequently used the Hateful Heaven Divine Sword to kill enemies during his training outside. Eventually, someone recognized this swordsmanship, causing quite a stir. It’s said that the Sword Sect is preparing to capture Su Han.”

“That bad?”

Gu An was shocked. Could Su Han, with his talent, cause such a commotion like a novel’s protagonist?

Ye Lan nodded and said, “I’ve hidden Su Han in the Law Enforcement Hall, but if the Sword Sect comes, the Law Enforcement Hall won’t be able to protect him. After all, they are also a great sect, and the Supreme Sect won’t offend the Sword Sect for an outer disciple.”

Gu An thought for a moment and said, “I’ll try to come up with something.”

Ye Lan comforted him, saying, “If you’re afraid of trouble, just ignore him. You can’t protect him forever. I’m telling you because I don’t know his significance to you and fear you might regret it later.”

Gu An nodded and praised Ye Lan for being considerate.

Ye Lan didn’t stay long. After she left, Gu An transported himself to the Third Medicine Valley and went to visit Shen Zhen.

Since Shen Zhen ruined his reputation, she had to help.

Shen Zhen had invited him to her cave before, so he knew how to find her.

A stick of incense time later, Gu An entered Shen Zhen’s cave.

“What a rare guest, it’s not often you come to me voluntarily,”

Shen Zhen smiled. In her cave, she wasn’t wearing a veil, revealing a stunningly beautiful face, sweet and charming.

She was holding a brush dipped in ink, and when Gu An looked up, he saw the walls covered with paper sheets.

This woman…

Was she drawing?

Gu An quickly looked away and said, “My disciple has encountered a problem involving the Sword Sect of the Great Yu Dynasty. Can you help?”

“Sword Sect? No problem, they must give face to our Daotian Sect!” Shen Zhen said boldly.

Gu An then recounted the situation in detail.

Shen Zhen frowned and hesitated, saying, “It seems there’s a bit of an issue…”