If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 15 Thousand Autumns Pavilion, Master of Xuan Valley
"Poisonous Gu? Master, you..." Gu An asked, feigning fear.

Could it be that Cheng Xuandan also intends to attack him?

Cheng Xuandan didn't turn his head. He pushed aside the branches blocking his way, bent down and walked over. As he went, he said, "Meng Lang's aptitude is a little better than yours, but only by a small margin. Even with the support of my pills, it will be difficult for him to establish his foundation. Medicine Valley only needs one successor. His existence is a threat to you. You should be able to sense the flaws in his personality."

Upon hearing this, Gu An fell silent.

This sounds wrong. It's as if Meng Lang was killed because of him.
But he didn't want Meng Lang to die.

Although Meng Lang is despicable, he is not inherently bad.

"Don't overthink it. Although I killed him to pave the way for you, blame him for being more talented than you. I was helping the master of Medicine Valley," Cheng Xuandan said casually.

Gu An couldn't help but ask, "Shouldn't we choose someone with strong aptitude as the master of Medicine Valley?"

"But if one's aptitude is so outstanding, how can one spend one's life peacefully in this Medicine Valley?"

"Is there something special about this medicine valley?"

"Indeed, there are. I am not only a disciple of Tai Xuan Sect, but also a spy for Qian Qiu Pavilion. Qian Qiu Pavilion is a demonic sect, and its strength is not as good as Tai Xuan Sect, so it has planted many spies like me."

Good heavens, there really is a spy from the demonic path!
Gu An suddenly didn't know how to respond.

He realized that Cheng Xuandan really didn't want to harm him, and what was most worrying was that Cheng Xuandan clearly intended to pass on the heavy responsibility of being a spy to him.

"After I die, you can rest assured and be the Valley Master. You don't need to do anything special. When Qianqiu Pavilion needs you, someone will come to you. You just need to follow orders. Of course, you can also report to Taixuan Sect. Anyway, I don't have many years left to live. But you have to consider whether Taixuan Sect can tolerate you. For a menial disciple like you, it is better to kill the innocent than to let the guilty go free."

When Cheng Xuandan said this, there was a hint of smugness in her tone, which made Gu An want to hit her.

"Remember the secret code of Qianqiu Pavilion: the evergreen vines of a thousand autumns never regret their fate, and the roots of all things wither and die."

"Don't I have any other choice?"

"What do you think?"

Gu An fell silent again.

“A spy like me is insignificant even to the Thousand Autumns Pavilion. You may never encounter them coming to your door in your lifetime,” Cheng Xuandan said with a self-deprecating tone.

After much deliberation, Gu An realized that he truly had no way to resist.

It's like mud falling into your pants leg; even if you're not a demonic spy, you're bound to be one.

“Master, if you are a cultivator from Qianqiu Pavilion, there must be a reason for you staying in this medicine valley. Why hide it?” Gu An asked in a deep voice.

“You are truly intelligent. That’s right, there is a seventh-tier spirit tree hidden underground in the Medicine Valley. When we return, your master will take you to see it.”

"Seven...seventh rank?"

Gu An's voice trembled, and his eyes were shining.

……

Fine winter snowflakes drifted between heaven and earth. A majestic city stood between the mountains, its gates towering ten feet high. Some people entered the city on foot, while others, disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect, flew on their swords, and still others rode on mounts.

Gu An walked along the mountain path, looking at the outer city of Tai Xuan Sect from afar, his eyes revealing a look of surprise.

What a huge city!

"The Tai Xuan Sect has eight outer gate cities, and inside are four inner gate cities. Within the four inner gate cities, there is also a sect main city, which only geniuses and those of high status can set foot in. From the sky, it is said that the distribution of the Tai Xuan Sect is like a wonderful compass, with each mountain having its own mysteries."

Cheng Xuandan explained, sighing with regret.

Gu An couldn't help but ask, "Just how big is the Tai Xuan Sect?"

It took them more than half a month to travel this far, which shows how far Medicine Valley is from this city.

"It is so vast and boundless that even I, your teacher, cannot fathom it."

Cheng Xuandan continued walking towards the outer city gate, with Gu An following closely behind.

When Gu An first joined the Tai Xuan Sect, he did not come to the outer city. An elder of the Tai Xuan Sect received Ji Xiaoyu in a mountain pavilion. It was out of respect for her that when Gu An told her where he wanted to go, the elder sent a disciple to escort him to Cheng Xuandan's medicine valley.

This is his first time visiting the outer gate.

The master and apprentice walked all the way to the city gate. Cheng Xuandan showed his token, and Gu An noticed two words engraved on it.

Xuangu.

Upon entering the city, a deafening commotion erupted, which surprised Gu An.

The city gates are protected by restrictions!
With his hearing, he couldn't hear any sounds coming from inside the city from outside.

"The best herbs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only ten herbs will be sold today."

"Come and take a look at the treasures left behind by the Nascent Soul cultivator's cave."

"A purebred snow mountain spirit fox can speak human language in five more years at most."

"Treasure hunting! Treasure hunting! Each item costs ten low-grade spirit stones. What you get depends on your luck."

"Maps of the ancient great cultivators' cave dwellings are available for purchase by those with sufficient strength."

Gu An was attracted by the hawking sounds from both sides of the street. Both sides were shops in attic buildings. The street was wide and there were no disciples setting up stalls.

Gu An even saw brothels.

Excellent, truly worthy of being a prestigious and righteous sect!

Cheng Xuandan introduced the various things along the way, which broadened Gu An's horizons.

No wonder so many people are desperate to join the Tai Xuan Sect; its cultivation resources are indeed abundant. Gu An wasn't just listening; he was also frantically using his lifespan to probe further.

After walking two miles, he had already seen five cultivators whose lifespan exceeded five hundred years.

The outer sect is truly a place where hidden talents abound!
Half an hour later, Cheng Xuandan led Gu An into a huge mansion. The plaque above the entrance bore three large characters:

Danyao Hall!
Inside the medicine hall, people came and went; some were in a hurry, some were frowning, and some were laughing heartily.

Gu An followed Cheng Xuandan to a courtyard and paid his respects to an elder of the Pill Hall.

Zhu Qinglu, with a Foundation Establishment Realm level nine cultivation, is one of the elders of the Pill Hall, in charge of fifty-one medicinal valleys, and is Cheng Xuandan's superior.

He was obese, dressed in a loose blue Taoist robe, and had a kind smile on his face, giving people a harmless feeling.

Inside the main hall, Zhu Qinglu received Cheng Xuandan and had his disciples pour him tea.

"Xuandan, why do you look so unwell?" Zhu Qinglu asked with concern.

Gu An took the opportunity to probe his lifespan.

【Zhu Qinglu (Foundation Establishment Realm Level 9): 211/267/510】

He lived to be 211 years old!
Gu An stood beside Cheng Xuandan, not daring to be impolite.

Cheng Xuandan chuckled and said, "To be honest, my time is coming to an end. I came here today not only to hand over the medicinal herbs, but also for my disciple. I want to pass on the position of Valley Master of Xuan Valley to him."

Zhu Qinglu looked at Gu An and smiled, "Third level of Qi Refining Realm, it seems this kid has some extraordinary abilities."

Pooh!
That was really vulgar!

Cheng Xuandan smiled and said, "This young man has a pure and kind character, can unite the disciples, and is willing to stay in Medicine Valley for the rest of his life. He is the best candidate."

Zhu Qinglu didn't say much. He raised his hand and beckoned, and a disciple came in from outside the hall.

After one stick of incense.

Gu An followed Cheng Xuandan out of the pill hall. He was playing with a bronze token in his hand, which was engraved with the words "Xuan Gu". He could feel the aura of a restriction inside.

From now on, within the Tai Xuan Sect's Pill Hall, his identity will be the Master of Xuan Valley.

"The Valley Master's storage bag is with me. I will pass it on to you." Cheng Xuandan's voice came from ahead, interrupting Gu An's thoughts.

Gu An quickly asked, "Master, where do we go next?"

He wanted to go back; a batch of herbs were ready to be picked, but he was afraid his junior brothers and sisters would help him pick them.

"Before we go back, I'll take you to the miscellaneous servants' hall. That's where you can recruit miscellaneous servants. Today, you can recruit one and bring him back with you. It'll also help you get familiar with the process," Cheng Xuandan replied without turning his head.

Gu An watched his retreating figure, her heart filled with a surge of emotions.

People have many facets, and this is perfectly embodied in Cheng Xuandan.

Cheng Xuandan used to treat his disciples coldly, and now he has even turned one of his disciples into a medicinal gu. He is also a spy of the demonic path. No matter how you look at it, he is a villain.

But his kindness towards Gu An was genuine.

The servants' quarters were not far from the medicine hall, just a few streets away. This mansion was even larger. After entering the gate, Gu An saw a vast square filled with people.

Looking at the candidates waiting to be selected, Gu An realized that he was still very lucky.

If it weren't for the Ji family, even if he entered the Tai Xuan Sect based on his spiritual root aptitude, he would still have to wait to be selected like these people.

"Take a look around as you like, I won't say anything. After you've made your choice, I'll take you to register," Cheng Xuandan said softly, rubbing his chest, clearly feeling unwell.

Gu An nodded, then walked away.

Does it still need to be judged?
Cheat code activated!
Gu An began frantically investigating the lifespan of people he met.

Most people here have very short lifespans, and some even die young. Some only have a year left to live, yet they are still hoping to be chosen.

Gu An soon discovered a genius whose lifespan exceeded five hundred years.

He wasn't in a hurry to make a decision; he wanted to read everyone's notes first.

Medicine Valley doesn't need geniuses; it wants to select people with the longest lifespans currently.

The maximum lifespan is the limit of a person's cultivation. Reaching this limit is extremely difficult and requires countless opportunities.

The reason why so many outstanding talents are overlooked is that one's spiritual talent cannot completely determine the height of one's future potential.

The current lifespan is different; as long as he doesn't suffer serious injuries, he can live that long.

Soon, Gu An's gaze settled on a young boy, a little monk with an ordinary appearance, dressed in tattered clothes, sitting cross-legged in a corner of the square.

[Enlightenment (Qi Refining Realm Level 2): ​​15/330/380]

A Qi Refining Realm cultivator can actually live for 330 years!
Surprising!
Perhaps this child has a special constitution, or perhaps he has practiced some kind of special technique.

Gu An immediately walked up to Wu Xin. Wu Xin sensed something, opened his eyes, and saw Gu An's smiling face.

"Young man, would you like to come to my medicine valley? I'm not too busy usually, so you have plenty of time to cultivate," Gu An said with a gentle smile.

Seeing his smile, Wu Xin nodded subconsciously.

Cheng Xuandan, who was standing to the side, looked at Wu Xin. He seemed to have noticed something. Then, he glanced at Gu An and his eyes became strange.

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