“Such a foundation, rare, rare.”
The Nine-Finger Divine Lord looked at Ji Xiaoyu and marveled, clicking his tongue.
Ji Xiaoyu slightly frowned, circled past the Nine-Finger Divine Lord, and came to Gu An’s side, leaning against him, watching the Nine-Finger Divine Lord with vigilance.
Gu An laughed and said, “Senior, don’t scare the child.”
The Nine-Finger Divine Lord stood up, turned to look at Gu An, and sighed, “Gu An, this girl has extraordinary talent, you must draw her in while she is still young and build a good relationship. She might save your life in the future.”
Gu An nonchalantly said, “I never leave the Supreme Sect, what danger could I encounter?”
“True.”
The Nine-Finger Divine Lord smiled and took another glance at Ji Xiaoyu before turning and leaving.
Gu An looked at Ji Xiaoyu and laughed, “I am called Gu An, you can call me Valley Master from now on.”
Ji Xiaoyu gently nodded, her gaze towards Gu An remained calm, as if she really did not remember Gu An.
This made Gu An slightly regretful; in this life, Ji Xiaoyu was ultimately not the same person as in the past.
Gu An took Ji Xiaoyu’s little hand and walked towards the group of pavilions.
Ji Xiaoyu’s expression was slightly uneasy, but she did not break free.
Afterward, Gu An arranged for Ji Xiaoyu to live with An Xin, asking An Xin to take care of her.
He had his own motives; Ji Xiaoyu would sooner or later soar to great heights. If she formed a deep bond with An Xin, she could become a significant support for An Xin in the future.
After all, An Xin was his disciple, and naturally, he would consider her well-being.
It wasn’t long before Gu An’s door was knocked on, and a childish voice came from outside:
“Valley Master, can I come in?”
Gu An replied, “Come in.”
The door was pushed open, and the young Ji Xiaoyu walked in.
She wore a white lotus dress, her hair neatly combed, resembling a little celestial maiden who had descended to earth.
She came to the table, staring at Gu An, and said, “Valley Master, can I live alone?”
Despite her childish voice, her tone and manner were mature and steady.
“Why?” Gu An looked at her, smilingly asking.
Ji Xiaoyu replied, “I like living alone, and I don’t want to be disturbed while cultivating.”
Gu An thought for a moment, then said, “How about you live downstairs in my pavilion?”
The pavilion he resided in had two floors; the first floor was for living quarters, and only he could live there. However, he usually stayed in the study on the second floor.
Ji Xiaoyu hesitated for a moment, then slightly nodded.
Gu An kindly smiled, “If you need anything, just let me know. Although my surname is Gu, I was also born into the Ji Family.”
Ji Xiaoyu, curious, asked, “You were born into the Ji Family?”
“Yes, I used to be a house servant of the Ji Family…” Gu An began to recount his background and how he entered the Supreme Sect.
However, he did not mention Ji Xiaoyu’s name, only referring to her as the Third Miss of the family.
He wanted to test if Ji Xiaoyu remembered anything.
Ji Xiaoyu listened earnestly. When Gu An finished speaking, she asked, “Did you investigate who your parents are? The house servants of the Ji Family are all recorded.”
Gu An was stunned.
When he reached the Carefree Primordial Immortal level, he returned to the Ji Family to see the past causes and effects and to see what his parents looked like. Unfortunately, he could not see them.
He didn’t know if it was because too much time had passed or for some other reason, but Gu An couldn’t see the causes and effects of his childhood.
“No, regardless of their identity, if they missed me, they would naturally come looking for me, wouldn’t they?” Gu An replied.
To say he had never fantasized about this life’s parents would be a lie, but having lived two lifetimes, he wouldn’t be melancholy over it. Though he had no parents in this life, he had them in his last one and had already experienced the joy of family.
Ji Xiaoyu moved a chair in front of the table and sat down. Placing her hands on the table, she looked at Gu An and said, “It’s strange, I have very little emotion towards my parents. The other children in the family have a close relationship with their parents, but every time my mother approaches me, I feel very uncomfortable…”
She began to share her inner feelings, and Gu An listened attentively.
In his childhood, Gu An also heard from other house servants and slaves about the Third Miss’s distant relationship with her parents. It often made her mother sad. However, because the Third Miss was extraordinarily talented, everyone had to flatter her, including her parents, who didn’t dare to fuss too much.
Gu An guessed that although Ji Xiaoyu had no memories of her past life, her disposition remained. Her spiritual wisdom and mind didn’t need to grow; she just needed an adjustment period.
Listening to Ji Xiaoyu recount her childhood experiences and inner thoughts, Gu An occasionally chimed in and analyzed from an outsider’s perspective. Despite the age gap, they enjoyed talking to each other.
As they chatted, a smile gradually appeared on Ji Xiaoyu’s face, replacing her usual cold demeanor.
They talked until evening, when Ji Xiaoyu stood up and said, “It’s getting dark. I must go cultivate.”
Gu An nodded, smiling.
This little girl was even chattier than in her past life.
However, having an occasional chat with a child wasn’t bad.
Ji Xiaoyu suddenly said, “Valley Master, I don’t know why, but the moment I saw you, I felt a sense of familiarity as if I had known you for a long time.”
Gu An replied, “It shows that we are fated. Welcome to my Medicine Valley.”
Ji Xiaoyu smiled, then formally bowed to him like a little adult.
After she closed the door, Gu An picked up the book on the table and continued reading.
When night fell, he felt the presence of Ji Xiaoyu downstairs starting her Qi Absorption Cultivation.
He sensed the existence of a Primordial Daoist Talisman.
The Primordial Daoist Talisman was still filled with incredible power, aiding Ji Xiaoyu in her cultivation.
Gu An did not continuously observe Ji Xiaoyu and soon focused back on reading.
…
Blue sea and sky, islands floating in the air, birds flying together, cultivators coming and going.
On a floating island, palaces were situated, the interior bright with light, the ground as blue as the sea, glistening with light.
An Hao sat cross-legged in the water pool, surrounded by mist, his black hair floating slightly, and a faint light emanated from his body, resembling a fire glow.
A figure appeared out of thin air by the poolside, a man in a long robe, with an immortal aura, holding a horsetail whisk, his white hair tied beneath a lotus crown, with three flying swords of different shapes floating behind him.
“Disciple, in the coming period, you must not leave the Star Sea Congregations. I will be heading to the Sea Breaking Rift and do not know when I will return,” the man in the long robe said.
He had the title of Sage Fuchen, known as Sage Fuchen, An Hao’s master in the Star Sea Congregations.
An Hao opened his eyes, looked at him, and frowned, “Why can’t I leave? I don’t even have Divine Exotic City.”
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Clearly, he was quite displeased with Li Ya being restricted. After all, he and Li Ya came from the Supreme Sect, practically old acquaintances, and seeing an acquaintance suffer, how could he be happy?
Sage Fuchen shook his head and said, “Your situation is different; your trouble is greater. There is a Divine Exotic Resentful Ghost with an Ancient Treasure Body in the Sea Breaking Rift. It was once a Transcendent Immortal and could traverse Outer Heaven, named Impermanence Tian. Impermanence Tian plans to devour all Treasure Bodies in the world. He will inevitably target you, and his Dao Level is stronger than a Wandering Immortal.”
Stronger than a Wandering Immortal!
An Hao’s face shifted slightly. Although he now understood the levels of the Immortal Path Realm, the highest he could reach was the Wandering Immortal. Beyond that, it was a sect taboo not to be explored lightly.
Sage Fuchen comforted, “If you stay within the Star Sea Congregations, he can’t do anything to you, so do not venture out. Wait until all congregations eliminate the Divine Exotic Resentful Ghost at the bottom of the Sea Breaking Rift.”
An Hao nodded. He wouldn’t tempt fate by trying to challenge Impermanence Tian’s might.
Though he might have great talent, in terms of strength on this ocean, he knew he was still very weak, even considered a bottom-tier cultivator.
Then, Sage Fuchen gave a few more reminders before leaving.
An Hao raised his right hand, a wisp of flame emerging from his palm, condensing into a small sun. The firelight illuminated his face, which remained indifferent.
“Impermanence Tian, Supreme Treasure Body, why do I feel like I want to devour you?”
…
The summer heat was intense.
In the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Saint down from the Transmission Array Platform. Today, he had gone to Tianya Valley, harvested some medicinal herbs, and spent nearly an hour in the Mystic Valley.
Gu An looked up and gazed at the distant Mystic Pure Tree.
Under the Mystic Pure Tree, Ji Xiaoyu was staring at it, with Li Lingtian standing nearby, saying something.
Gu An patted the Blood Prison Great Saint, signaling it to head towards the Mystic Pure Tree.
“Little girl, my swordsmanship is really amazing, are you sure you don’t want to learn?”
“You should learn it. I see you have extraordinary talent and need an Ultimate Skill to protect yourself.”
“Why don’t you answer me? I am the Crown Prince of the present dynasty!”
No matter how much Li Lingtian persuaded, Ji Xiaoyu ignored him, making him stomp his feet in frustration.
At this moment, Gu An’s voice floated over, “First, defeat Jian’er with your swordsmanship before you brag.”
Li Lingtian quickly turned around and awkwardly grinned.
Gu An dismounted and walked towards Ji Xiaoyu, then said, “Don’t disturb her, or I’ll have Jian’er train you.”
Li Lingtian’s face changed slightly, and he immediately left.
When Gu An reached Ji Xiaoyu, she was still staring dazedly at the Mystic Pure Tree.
Behind them, the banter of the Blood Prison Great Saint and Li Lingtian could be heard, with the Blood Prison Great Saint always managing to irritate Li Lingtian.
Gu An looked at Ji Xiaoyu, secretly amazed.
Had she begun Path Enlightenment just one month after entering the valley?
This was too incredible!
He did not disturb Ji Xiaoyu, just stood beside her to protect her from being bothered by other disciples.
It wasn’t until twilight that Ji Xiaoyu finally came back to her senses.
Gu An guessed it was her body’s natural reaction; as night fell, she had to cultivate.
Ji Xiaoyu turned and saw Gu An, smiling, “Valley Master Brother, why are you here? Finished with your work today?”
Gu An rubbed her head and said, “I finished long ago. What were you thinking about just now?”
Ji Xiaoyu called him brother because he arranged it so; initially, she found it awkward, but she got used to it after half a month.
Recalling, Ji Xiaoyu said, “I seem to have seen some memories, they belong to me, but I have not experienced them.”
“Oh? What exactly did you see?”
“I saw myself standing in the sky, with many demons and people kneeling before me.”
As she said this, Ji Xiaoyu’s face turned unnatural. She felt like she was dreaming, but she did indeed see it.