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

"Uncle Nangong, please don't laugh at me. I am actually a hardworking monk who is devoted to the Tao. I dare not relax for a moment, let alone love. Now I have no choice but to gain experience in the world. The first is to cultivate my mind, and the second is to collect resources for cultivation." Liu Xing hurriedly explained to avoid being misunderstood by his uncle.

"Haha, I'm just talking. Senior Brother Su has mentioned your situation to me several times. It's really not easy for you to achieve what you have today. Tell me, what do you want to see me about today?" Nangong Yan knew Liu Xing's character, so she stopped teasing him.

"I'm giving my uncle a generous gift, which is a disciple with excellent qualifications." Liu Xing said mysteriously.

Nangong Yan was also a diligent cultivator, having never accepted a disciple. Now that she had reached the middle stage of the Nascent Soul, she finally had some time to train and mentor her disciples. However, she had very high standards and would not accept anyone she disapproved of. Hearing Liu Xing's boast, she immediately became interested.

So, Liu Xing gave Nie Xiaoqian's situation in detail, adding more details. Then he looked at Nangong Yan eagerly, waiting for her nod.

"Haha, little star, you are trying to find a way out for your confidante, right? You are not giving me a gift at all." Nangong Yan was quite moved after listening carefully, but when she saw Liu Xing's impatient look, she instantly understood his little trick.

"Master, you have a keen eye. I really want to find a good master for Miss Xiaoqian. Master Nangong is kind and skilled, and Miss Xiaoqian is exceptionally gifted. Since I want to keep this good fortune within my family, I'll naturally do my best to bring them together." Liu Xing's heart skipped a beat. The Nascent Soul ancestors weren't so easy to fool; each one was a shrewd shrew. So he had no choice but to use his trump card and continue to flatter.

"Then bring your girlfriend here for me tomorrow. Let me be frank, if I don't like her, I will wave her away." Nangong Yan didn't want to tease him anymore, so she agreed to meet him.

"Master uncle, you are such a kind person. I will bring her to meet you tomorrow and I will not let you down." Liu Xing left happily.

After Liu Xing came out of Nangong Yan's cave, he went straight to the Sakura Garden Market without stopping. When he saw Nie Xiaoqian, he couldn't wait to tell her about Nangong Yan.

"Miss Xiaoqian, good news. I have found a good master for you. She is my uncle, Elder Nangong Yan, who is from the same peak. She has reached the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. She agreed to meet you tomorrow." Liu Xing said quickly.

"Wow, that's great! Thank you, Brother Liu." Nie Xiaoqian was extremely happy. Being able to cultivate on the same peak with Brother Liu was the best of all. It would make it much more convenient for them to meet. She wasn't thinking about becoming his disciple at all, but rather about being closer to Liu Xing. If Liu Xing knew about this, she wouldn't know what to say.

"Brother Liu, let's go in and talk about it. I've made some tea, come in and have a cup." Nie Xiaoqian saw Liu Xing hurried over, sweat on his forehead, his clothes a little messy, and she was touched. Brother Liu's efforts for her made her feel sweet.

Liu Xing then realized that he wanted to tell Nie Xiaoqian the good news so badly that he actually started chatting with her in the yard. He was indeed a little thirsty at this time, so he hurried in.

It's strange to say, Liu Xing is a well-read, polite gentleman, always humble and respectful in front of others. But in front of Nie Xiaoqian, he often unconsciously reveals his true colors and becomes carefree. He himself is unaware of this, simply believing that Xiaoqian is a confidant who understands his feelings and that he doesn't need to hide anything.

As the two drank tea and chatted, Liu Xing gave her a detailed account of the Thousand Machines Sect. As a candidate for the position of leader and head of the Economic Hall, Liu Xing was well-versed in the sect's relationships and financial situation. His account of the situation to Nie Xiaoqian was comprehensive and clear.

Nie Xiaoqian was astonished, and her admiration for Liu Xing's talent and interpersonal skills deepened. She was particularly eager to get to the bottom of any case involving Liu Xing, seemingly fascinated by anything he was involved in. When Liu Xing described his achievements, he often spoke in a rather unremarkable manner, as if he was hesitant to boast. But Nie Xiaoqian, with her wit, knew the remarkable nature of Liu's accomplishments simply from the results, without the need for flowery rhetoric.

In the words of a great man in Liu Xing's previous life: When you are with your loved one, time flies. This is the theory of relativity.

The two of them chatted and drank too much tea without realizing it. Being an immortal was great; they didn't need to go to the bathroom; their magical powers could handle all those metabolic issues. The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, so Nie Xiaoqing arranged a guest room for Liu Xing to rest and arranged to meet Uncle Nangong together early the next morning.

After dawn, Liu Xing and Nie Xiaoqian both woke up from their meditation, tidied up their appearance a little, and set off for the Forbidden Peak.

The moment Nangong Yan saw Nie Xiaoqian, she was deeply attracted by her beauty. It seems that not only men like beautiful women, but women also like beautiful women. Alas, appearance is the stepping stone to success, and Liu Xing had to admit it.

Nangong Yan then tested Nie Xiaoqian's spiritual roots on the spot, discovering they were extremely rare, natural spiritual roots. No wonder she cultivated so quickly. She then asked about her experiences and discovered she was a dignified and ascetic cultivator, very similar to herself. She then gave her several more forbidden questions, most of which she answered successfully. It seemed her research on forbidden techniques was comparable to that of the core disciples at the Forbidden Peak.

Liu Xing was also nearby. He looked at the exam questions and felt they weren't going to be easy to calculate, and he worried for Miss Nie. He still remembered their first encounter at the Haibin City Library. She'd asked him about the forbidden technique, and he'd dismissively said, "It's no use teaching you this. You lack systematic study." Little did he know, it was these words that would awaken Nie Xiaoqian. At that point, she began a comprehensive study of mathematics and geometry, reaching a profound level in the art of forbidden techniques.

After evaluating all aspects, Nangong Yan was very satisfied, so she agreed to accept Nie Xiaoqian as her apprentice.

"Disciple Nie Xiaoqian greets Master!" Nie Xiaoqian prostrated herself on the ground very obediently, kowtowed nine times, and quickly completed the ceremony of becoming a disciple.

"Disciple, please stand up quickly. You are my first disciple. Practice well and don't bring shame to my reputation." Nangong Yan was very happy to have such an excellent disciple.

"Congratulations to Uncle Nangong for accepting a good disciple." Liu Xing also congratulated in a servile manner.

"Hmph, Junior-Martial-Nephew Liu, you may now take your leave. Disciple, you will stay in my cave to cultivate from now on." Nangong Yan unceremoniously kicked Liu Xing out. Nie Xiaoqian chuckled softly, covering her mouth with her hands, looking like she was enjoying the show.

Liu Xing achieved his goal and didn't care. He crawled away.