Traveling through time to cultivate immortality: a life and death test

Su Yingying has been feeling quite relaxed lately, having shaken off her inner demons and improved her state of mind. After a month of seclusion, her magical powers have improved considerably. She possesses a three-spiritual root aptitude, and without a special opportunity, it would be difficult for her to achieve a dan in this lifetime. Her arduous practice hasn't yielded any results, so she's eager to explore and invite Liu Xing on a relaxing outing. Although she's been a member of the sect for over a decade, she's been a recluse and hasn't ventured far from the sect. Liu Xing is similarly close, so the two of them hit it off immediately.

The Qianji Sect covers an area of ​​two thousand square kilometers. Aside from a few spiritual peaks that have been reclaimed as monks' caves, the remaining vast expanses of open space have become recreational areas. It's late spring, early summer, and the mountains and fields are in full bloom, with flowers blooming and animals active, creating a vibrant scene. Many monks take advantage of this opportunity to visit and enjoy the scenery, often in pairs.

Liu Xing and Su Yingying were now well-known figures within the sect. While they might not be noticed by the higher-ups in the Core Formation and Nascent Soul stages, they were known to the mid-level and lower-level disciples, like those in the Foundation Establishment and Qi Condensation stages. Their stories were sung, their portraits circulated far and wide, and some even printed them out and plastered them on their walls.

Along the way, every Foundation Establishment disciple they encountered stopped and called out, "Brother Liu, Sister Su," and every Qi Condensation disciple they encountered respectfully greeted them, "Senior Liu, Senior Su." At first, Liu Xing and the other two felt honored and respected, smiling and returning the greetings, acting affable and friendly. Gradually, almost everyone knew them, leaving them overwhelmed. They realized that being a celebrity was also incredibly terrifying. Word of their travels spread like wildfire, and seeing how friendly and approachable they were, they called their friends to come and see their idols. A large group of Wu Yangyang pursued them, frightening them so much that they immediately used their secret technique to escape.

As the sky darkened, the two arrived at a remote valley. There was a small waterfall, and beneath it a small pool. Jiao Jiao jumped into the pool and happily played, causing the fish in the pool to jump and flutter. There was no one here, and it was finally quiet. The two dared not go to famous scenic spots or other crowded places. Their presence would have been stared at, and they felt like they were being made fun of, not just for fun. The pitiful two could only hide in this remote place, smiling wryly at each other.

With a wave of his hand, Liu Xing caught two carp from the pond and expertly cleaned them. Su Yingying also gathered a pile of dry firewood and started a fire. The fish were then roasted on the fire. Liu Xing, like a magician, pulled out many bottles and jars from his savings bracelet, along with more than a dozen seasonings such as salt, cumin, chili powder, etc. After a while, a roasted fish with a delicious appearance and aroma appeared before him. Liu Xing picked up the stand and prepared to pass the roasted fish to Su Yingying. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and Jiao Jiao swallowed the roasted fish in one gulp, making a cheerful "chirp" sound, as if praising its delicious taste. Liu Xing had no choice but to give the second fish to Su Yingying and roast it himself.

Flowers in the valley, a waterfall, a bonfire, and a lover grilling fish—Su Yingying was filled with happiness. She leaned against Liu Xing, nestled in his arms, looking up at the stars, wishing this moment would last forever. Liu Xing also looked up at the sky, but he was thinking about the path to immortality. Where did it lead?

Those who practice Taoism are pure-hearted and have few desires, and Liu Xing, with his intention to restrain himself, sat in the valley for a single night, just chatting and sharing their thoughts. It was incredible that nothing further developed between a man and a woman alone. Su Yingying was content to have her soulmate to chat for a night, and Liu Xing was also very happy to have a beautiful woman by his side to relieve the tension of his practice.

In the next few days, the two of them wandered around, disguising themselves in crowded places and revealing their true forms in less crowded places. They visited all the scenic spots and historical sites in the sect before they were satisfied and prepared to return home.

Handsome men and beautiful women riding on dragons are both enviable and enviable. On the way, they were stopped by a man and a woman riding on rock pythons.

"Junior brother, please stay. I'd like to make a deal with you." The male cultivator who blocked Liu Xing's path looked about twenty years younger, yet he had reached the peak of the late Foundation Establishment stage. His magical power surpassed, if not surpassed, that of Duan Tiangen, proving he was a core inner sect disciple. The female cultivator was incredibly beautiful, also at the late Foundation Establishment stage. The rock python, in particular, was a Level 4 demonic beast, its demonic aura soaring. Liu Xing didn't dare neglect the two's formidable strength and immediately stopped to return the greeting.

"My name is Liu Xing and my junior sister Su Yingying are here to meet you, senior brothers and sisters. May I know your names?" Liu Xing asked politely.

"Oh, so you are the protagonists of the recent story of a hero saving a beauty. It looks quite ordinary, and the girl is also average-looking." The female cultivator opposite sneered and spoke very rudely, making people feel jealous from a distance.

"Well, outer disciples have limited qualifications, and it is not easy to achieve such an achievement. Junior sister, please don't compare the inner sect with the outer sect." The male cultivator seemed to be speaking politely, but in fact he was also making innuendos.

"Junior Brother Liu, I have long heard of your great name. My name is Ge Teng, and this is my junior sister Liao Hua." The male cultivator then introduced himself.

"I wonder why Senior Brother Ge stopped me?" Liu Xing's powerful spiritual sense sensed that the two men had ill intentions, so he asked straight to the point.

"Could you please, Junior Brother Liu, give up your pet, the Jiaolong, in exchange for me? I'm willing to pay you 100,000 points, or any elixirs, magical instruments, or spirit stones you ask for," Ge Teng said confidently, seemingly unafraid Liu Xing wouldn't be tempted. Sure enough, the Jiaolong's unusualness must have been noticed. Liu Xing sighed inwardly, "Don't show off your wealth; if you do, you'll suffer misfortune. The ancients were right."

"I'm sorry, Jiaolong and I have been like brother and sister for many years. I have no intention of exchanging us. Goodbye." Liu Xing refused without hesitation, leaving the other party no room for negotiation.

"Hmph, you blind bastard! Senior Brother Ge is Elder Ge's grandson, a Nascent Soul senior, a level you will never reach in your lifetime. It's a great honor for you that Senior Brother Ge has taken a fancy to your pet and condescended to exchange it. Why don't you take the initiative to hand it over?" Liao Hua saw that Liu Xing dared to refuse, so she scolded him fiercely. Ge Teng's eyes flashed, and he looked at Liu Xing coldly. This is a forced sale, Liu Xing thought to himself. However, he was not afraid of Ge Teng and the others, but their powerful background made him a little wary. However, there was no way he would hand Jiao Jiao over to anyone else. At worst, he would just run away.

"Hmph!" Liu Xing also snorted coldly, too lazy to pay attention to them. Jiao Jiao flapped its wings and flew away directly.

"You are so shameless! I, Ge, have never failed to get anything I set my eyes on!" Ge Teng was so angry that his teeth were itching, and he was thinking about how to frame Liu Xing.