The Dao dies but I live on, the spiritual energy dries up but I remain evergreen

Mu Qin bit her lip tightly, she never expected that she would end up like this.

During these ten years, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to the practice of incense.

Li Shanhe kept his word and really selected hundreds of large cities to build temples for them.

The incense collected every day is endless.

Of course there are results.

She had an inexplicable feeling about the river veins in Lingtian Continent, as if she had truly achieved the status of a god and turned into a god in the rivers.

Moreover, when the power of incense is strong to a certain extent, it can significantly extend one’s lifespan.

But how to use it for cultivation is still unclear and seems to be a long way off.

What she didn't expect was.

Later, the Lingtian Dynasty split, with the Litian Dynasty and the Chitian Dynasty each occupying one side, forming a situation of confrontation between the three dynasties.

By that time, her temples were already spread all over Lingtianzhou.

The Chi Tian Dynasty tried to win her over, wanting to make her the legitimate deity of the Chi Tian Dynasty in order to quickly win over the hearts of the people.

She refused.

It’s not that I’m loyal to the Lingtian Dynasty, I’m just too lazy to get involved in this troublesome matter.

The Emperor Chi Tian spoke sarcastically, saying that although Fairy Mu is powerful, you know how many enemies you made when your spiritual energy was at its peak. Times are different now. You want to enjoy the incense, but you don't want to completely join the court. How can such a good thing happen?

……

"What's your name?" Li Changxiao asked.

"Zhao Qing." the woman replied.

In fact, Zhao Qing is her real name.

It’s just that outsiders often call her "Mu Xianchang" or "Mu Qin".

The two words "Muqin" actually have a great origin. "Mu" is a gift from a powerful force, and "Qin" comes from the "qin" in "qin, chess, calligraphy and painting", which is the first word of the four arts, representing a leader in both talent and strength.

She had long since left that powerful force, but her fame was already very high at that time, and people outside were used to calling her "Mu Xianchang" or "Mu Qin".

She herself is almost forgetting her real name.

However, at this moment, for some unspeakable reason, she did not want Li Changxiao to know her true identity.

Although Li Changxiao had never seen Mu Qin in person, he actually knew what Mu Qin looked like.

After all, the golden body of the river mother is lifelike and beautiful. Once you see it, you will never forget it.

As for why, Li Changxiao couldn't recognize her at this moment.

There was a reason for this, and it involved a secret that she had never revealed to anyone.

"Zhao Qing? Never heard of him." Li Changxiao hesitated for a moment, but still took the heart meridian.

From the perspective of benefits, he had no teacher and was confused about his cultivation, so he needed a teacher to discuss the Dao with him. Moreover, he was also very curious about other cultivators' methods of prolonging their lives.

As for whether there are risks in contacting this woman, Li Changxiao has naturally considered it. He naturally does not dare to say that there is absolutely no danger for him.

But there is still a general grasp of it.

After entering the Nascent Soul stage, his ability to escape has become very strong, enough for him to roam around freely.

From a personal emotional perspective.

He also wanted to have a drinking buddy. He liked drinking, but he had never had one. Yang Xiuhua only brewed wine but didn't drink it, saying that drinking would cause trouble. Liu Han was even worse. He never drank until the last minute.

All kinds of thoughts flashed through my mind.

Li Changxiao couldn't help but laugh at himself, thinking that he was overthinking. Why should he think so much?

That natal heart meridian turned into a red mole on the palm of his hand. As long as he thought about it, Zhao Qing would be scared to death immediately.

Seeing that Li Changxiao had taken over his life's heart meridian, Zhao Qing himself breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the power of life and death had completely fallen into the hands of others.

"By the way, why do you think I can help you?" Li Changxiao unscrewed the wine cork and asked while drinking.

"Because of some magical power..." Zhao Qing looked at the quietly flowing river and did not explain further.

She established herself as the Mother of the River.

At the most critical moment, she dove into the river, letting the river flow take her to the safest place, where she could escape death...

If there is no such place, let her sink to the bottom of the river forever.

Then, when I woke up, I was here and met Li Changxiao.

"There are gods in the mountains and rivers. Perhaps this place of gods will be a place where the cultivators can linger."

"But... mountains will flatten, water will dry up, and what will last forever?"

Zhao Qing murmured to herself. She, who always prided herself on having an indestructible faith in Taoism, felt extremely confused.

"That's all." Li Changxiao sat down cross-legged, patted his sword, and said, "I can help you."

"But I need to make it clear in advance that I won't help you for nothing, nor will I risk my life for you."

"Of course, I will contribute as much as you can provide. Let me ask you first, how high is your cultivation?"

Zhao Qing said truthfully: "It was at the early stage of fusion before the spiritual energy was exhausted. After the spiritual energy was exhausted, for some reason, it retreated to the peak of refining emptiness."

"Does the fight in the sky just now have anything to do with you?" Li Changxiao pointed to the sky.

"What fight?" Zhao Qing was stunned.

"It seems that it is not related." Li Changxiao couldn't help but become curious. Who was fighting just now?

"How do you want me to help you?" Li Changxiao yawned, leaned back, and supported himself on the grass with his hands, with a hint of curiosity in his laziness.

Zhao Qing shook her head. If she wanted to know, she would go and find a way out of the situation herself.

She only knew that she was now facing a dead end.

Li Changxiao frowned, "So what kind of trouble did you encounter?"

"Cough cough cough..." Zhao Qing coughed violently a few times, and the blood stains on his hands that had just solidified became thicker again.

Her face was pale, her eyes flickering. There were only a few things in the world, and she said, "Hunting."

"Someone had set up a killing plan against me long ago. I was careless and failed to notice it in advance."

Li Changxiao took a sip of wine depressedly.

Zhao Qing continued: "But now, it is safe for the time being."

Li Changxiao pondered for a moment, "So... do you want me to take you away?"

Zhao Qing remained silent and shook his head.

Seeing this, Li Changxiao stopped asking and said, "Forget it. I still have some money left. I'll treat you. Let's go to the city for a meal first."

Zhao Qing nodded. "I don't know how to break the impasse, and I don't know why you can help me break the impasse, so...you just do as usual, and I will follow you."

......

The restaurant in the city.

Li Changxiao chose a seat by the side and sat down.

The money I just earned was spent before I could even warm up to it.

Soon, the whole table of dishes was served. The waiter who served the dishes looked at Zhao Qing twice with a dazed look in his eyes. However, as a blue light flashed in Li Changxiao's eyes, the waiter's expression returned to normal.

"You seem to be very familiar with these earthly meals?" Zhao Qing asked. Her complexion looked a little better, but still pale.

"Of course." Li Chang smiled and said, "I am not only familiar with the food, but also opera and romantic places. I am also familiar with them."

Li Changxiao looked at Zhao Qing, picked up a piece of meat, and asked, "Would you like to try it? It's delicious."

Zhao Qing picked up the chopsticks, picked up the meat slice and put it into his mouth, chewing slowly and savoring it carefully.

She hasn't eaten meat for a long time.

Even though her spiritual energy was exhausted, she no longer practiced fasting, but she continued to eat only vegetarian food.

She gently put down her chopsticks and nodded, "It's indeed delicious."

"Since it's delicious, why don't you continue eating it?" Li Changxiao asked.

"There is gain and loss. I enjoyed the taste of the food, but at the same time, I also felt more worldly." Zhao Qing said calmly, "Anything that can bring pleasure to the body is a drug that corrodes the spirit. Only progress on the path can bring the highest level of enjoyment."

"You are a talented person who can be molded. Even if your spiritual energy is exhausted, the avenue recedes or even disappears, you should not sink into the world of mortals like this."

Zhao Qing's voice was calm, but it was sincere.

Li Changxiao took a sip of wine and a bite of meat, then laughed and said, "You are the first one who said that I am a talented person with great potential."

"Waiter, give me another two ounces of wine."