Transmigration: A person in a martial arts world, cultivating to ascend to immortality

"--this?!"

"How can it be?!"

Seeing that the Longevity Gu, which had been dormant for over a thousand years without any movement, had suddenly changed in Jiang Yuchuan's hands, Xi Man and the others were all greatly surprised.

Everyone knew that this was a critical moment, so they did not dare to disturb Jiang Yuchuan. They even quietly took a few steps back, their eyes fixed on the Longevity Gu that was quietly changing in Jiang Yuchuan's hand.

The reason why the Longevity Gu was able to change in Jiang Yuchuan's hands was entirely because Jiang Yuchuan secretly channeled a trace of spiritual power into it when he obtained it.

It was because of absorbing this trace of spiritual energy that the dormant Longevity Gu showed signs of awakening.

It's no wonder that the Gu Nu Village, after more than a thousand years and trying all sorts of methods, ultimately failed. The main reason is that after the Longevity Gu was refined by the Gu Saint, it had transcended the realm of mortals and advanced into a spirit insect, or rather, a spirit Gu.

Having become a spiritual being, it inevitably needs to absorb spiritual energy in order to continue to survive and grow. However, in this world where spiritual energy has been depleted, this requirement is obviously not met. Out of the instinct for survival, the Longevity Gu immediately sealed itself off upon its birth and fell into a slumber that lasted for more than a thousand years.

While slumber can prolong the lifespan of the Longevity Gu, it has its limits.

After more than a thousand years without the nourishment of spiritual energy, the aura of the Longevity Gu has become extremely weak.

If Jiang Yuchuan had not appeared, the Longevity Gu would have died in its slumber in no more than a few years.

This is also the main reason why Jiang Yuchuan asked to see this sacred object.

Such spiritual creatures are rarely encountered on this continent; it would be a pity to let them die in vain.

The Longevity Gu, held in Jiang Yuchuan's hands, began to expand slowly after absorbing the spiritual energy he was channeling into it, its cocoon-like shell growing brighter and brighter.

Ordinary spiritual energy would not be able to achieve such rapid and significant effects on the weakened and dormant Longevity Gu, which has been sleeping for over a thousand years.

However, after Jiang Yuchuan cultivated the "Azure Origin Creation Technique," his spiritual power had already undergone a subtle transformation. Both its quality and the trace of vitality it contained were like a lifeline and a panacea for the Longevity Gu at this moment.

A moment later, Jiang Yuchuan sensed that the Longevity Gu inside the cocoon had fully awakened, but showed no signs of breaking out of the shell. Instead, it continued to absorb the spiritual energy that Jiang Yuchuan was supplying.

"A cunning little thing."

Jiang Yuchuan immediately stopped channeling spiritual energy and raised his hand to gently flick the cocoon shell.

Although Xi Man and the others did not understand Jiang Yuchuan's intentions, they did not stop him or say a word.

After all, the Longevity Gu only changed after it came into Jiang Yuchuan's hands and showed signs of awakening. Apart from shock and surprise, they dared not point fingers at Jiang Yuchuan.

When the spiritual energy supplied to it suddenly disappeared, and then it was flicked, the immortal Gu inside the cocoon realized that its little scheme had been exposed. So it reluctantly moved, broke through the cocoon, and crawled out.

Only then were the people able to see the true appearance of the sacred object of the village, which had been passed down for more than a thousand years—it was a round beetle the size of a copper coin, golden in color, with three horns on its head.

"This...this is the Longevity Gu?!"

Ji Zizhou, standing to the side, wore an incredulous expression.

Looking at the longevity gu lying obediently in Jiang Yuchuan's palm, Ji Zizhou felt an itch to reach out and touch it for some reason.

However, given the current situation and the people around him, he ultimately restrained his urge to reach out.

After the Longevity Gu hatched, Jiang Yuchuan handed it directly to Xi Man.

Xi Man carefully and solemnly accepted the Longevity Gu, thanking Jiang Yuchuan profusely while also asking with great curiosity:

"I wonder what method Doctor Jiang used to awaken this Longevity Gu?"

Jiang Yuchuan shook his head, feigning confusion. "I don't know either. I just felt a warmth in my palm, and then the Longevity Gu started to glow on its own."

Xi Man nodded upon hearing this and did not press the matter further.

The next instant, the Longevity Gu in Xi Man's hand suddenly unfolded its base-colored carapace, its wings flashing, and it flew shakily toward Jiang Yuchuan, landing on his shoulder and lying motionless.

Upon seeing this, everyone was initially taken aback, but then felt it was perfectly normal.

The Longevity Gu, a type of Gu worm that has existed for over a thousand years, cannot be viewed with the same standards as ordinary Gu worms.

As the saying goes, treasures recognize their owners.

Since this Longevity Gu was awakened in Jiang Yuchuan's hands, it is only natural and expected that it would become close to Jiang Yuchuan.

However, this Longevity Gu is a sacred artifact that has been passed down in their Gu Nu Village for over a thousand years!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it's the last precious thing in the village.

But in the current situation, it's clear that the Longevity Gu has already regarded Jiang Yuchuan as its master and can no longer tolerate any of them.

The elders of the Gu Nu Village were immediately caught in an awkward dilemma, and they couldn't help but look at Xi Man, who was standing opposite Jiang Yuchuan.

Xi Man appeared much calmer than the other elders, clearly having anticipated this situation.

"It seems that everything is the will of Heaven."

Xi Man looked at Jiang Yuchuan and sighed with a smile, "Since the Longevity Gu was awakened by Doctor Jiang and has already recognized Doctor Jiang as its master, if we forcibly keep it in the village, it will only harm the Longevity Gu. It would be better to send it directly to Doctor Jiang and let him take it away."

Xi Man's words surprised everyone present, including Jiang Yuchuan.

No one expected that the high priest of Gu Nu Zhai would so easily give away the sacred object that had been passed down for more than a thousand years. Even though the person who gave it to Gu Nu Zhai had done them a great favor, such an action was still unexpected.

"High Priest, isn't this a bit—"

After regaining his senses, one of the elders immediately spoke up, trying to persuade Xi Man.

But Xi Man had clearly made up her mind. "My mind is made up, elders, there is no need for further words."

The elder who had spoken up turned to look at the others standing beside him. Seeing that they all remained silent, seemingly in agreement, he sighed and said no more.

"High Priest, this Longevity Gu is, after all, a sacred object of your Gu Nu Village. Is it really appropriate to just give it to me like this?"

Jiang Yuchuan glanced at the Longevity Gu that had crawled up his arm and onto the back of his hand, and looked at Xi Man somewhat embarrassedly.

Only he knew that the reason why the Longevity Gu was so dependent on him after hatching was not because it had recognized him as its master, but because it wanted to absorb his spiritual power.

"It doesn't matter!"

Xi Man shook her head and smiled, "A precious treasure is given to a wise master. It is obvious to all that the Longevity Gu is destined for Doctor Jiang. In addition, our Gu Nu Village still owes Doctor Jiang a great debt of gratitude. Therefore, giving the Longevity Gu to Doctor Jiang is not a decision I made on a whim."

Actually, there was another reason that led Xi Man to make this decision: when she approached Jiang Yuchuan just now, his natal Gu showed a rare expression of fear.

It should be noted that her natal Gu is the most powerful Gu worm in the entire Gu Nu Village, apart from the Longevity Gu. Even when facing experts at the mid-stage or late-stage Grandmaster level, she has never been as powerful as she was just now.

This situation can only mean two things: either Jiang Yuchuan's strength is greater than, or even much greater than, that of a late-stage Grandmaster; or there is something on Jiang Yuchuan that makes her natal Gu feel a fatal threat.

This thing is clearly not the immortality gu that has been awakened.

When she received the Longevity Gu from Jiang Yuchuan, her natal Gu did not show any abnormalities.

It is clear that the young, genius doctor standing before her, who looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, was far more mysterious and powerful than she had imagined.

Using a sacred object that has already successfully recognized its master and is practically useless to gain the favor and kindness of such a mysterious and powerful person is not a bad thing.