Longevity Begins With The Birth Of A Daughter At An Old Age

Chapter 31 Taking Care of Business

The cultivator lowered his head to look at the portrait, then raised his head to look at Xu Mu, his brows furrowing deeply.

"Extend your hand, let me take a look!"

"Yes."

Xu Mu didn't dare to resist and extended his hand, which was delicate and fair, comparable to that of a woman.

There were no calluses left from sword training!

"Let's go!"

The cultivator put away the portrait, impatiently waved his hand, and then stopped the next passerby.

But this time, he didn't take out the portrait for comparison.

"Thank you, thank you!"

Xu Mu forced a smile on his face, like an ordinary passerby, slightly cupping his hands and quickly walking away.

It wasn't until he had walked a considerable distance that he suddenly slipped into a nearby alley, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed the surging waves in his heart.

When the other party took out the portrait just now, he caught a glimpse of its contents.

On the portrait was a middle-aged man in his fifties, holding a golden sword and wearing a black face mask.

If it wasn't him, then who could it be!

Fortunately, he didn't show any abnormality just now. Fortunately, after breaking through the marrow refining stage, he had undergone a complete transformation in appearance and temperament.

Otherwise...

"I can only kill them all and take Yingying and Xiaoling into the mountains!"

As for whether they could escape the pursuit behind them, it would depend on fate.

"This time, I was really lucky!"

Xu Mu still had lingering fear, and his spine was still cold.

"In the future, I must be more careful when doing such things!"

But he couldn't understand why there was a portrait of him. He had done everything he could, except for leaving no trace behind.

According to reason, there shouldn't be a portrait of him, right?

"What method did they use, or did I miss some crucial clues?"

Xu Mu furrowed his brows tightly, unable to figure it out.

Although he had lived in this world for decades, he had always been confined to the Bai Shi Fang market, with a narrow vision and no knowledge of the methods used by high-level cultivators.

In the end, he decided that if he encountered such a situation again in the future, he must completely destroy the other party, leaving no trace of their existence, and preferably perform a soul-cleansing ritual to be completely at ease.

When his mind calmed down, he left the alley and hurried towards the inn where Lan Shijin lived.

The street was still bustling as usual, with many cultivators with murderous intent in their eyes and injuries on their bodies.

It was already April, and summer was approaching. It was the peak period for the appearance of demonic beasts and the most active time for cultivators, as it was the season when they earned the most income throughout the year.

There were more cultivators this year than in previous years, so the competition was even fiercer.

"Let's go deeper into the team next time. We can't even find a single hair of a demonic beast on the outskirts now. If this continues, we won't be able to eat!"

"The outskirts are already within a three-hundred-mile radius. If we go further, it will be within a five-hundred-mile range! There used to be fourth-rank demonic beasts there, it's too dangerous!"

"Prepare well! After we finish eating, let's buy some high-level talismans and find more people. We can't stop just because it's dangerous! After all, we came here not for a peaceful life, but to obtain opportunities and become high-level cultivators!"

"Yang Fellow Daoist is right! We should definitely strive while we're young!"

"The flying boat that has been transporting supplies hasn't arrived recently. I feel like prices will rise. We should stock up a bit more!"

"Speaking of this, I regret it. If only last time..."

Xu Mu entered the inn, and the first-floor hall was crowded with diners. They were either toasting and discussing things or eating heartily, their faces shining with oil.

The attire of the people was also varied, with some wearing Daoist robes, some wearing armor, and others wearing animal skins.

However, Xu Mu, who had lived here for decades, was already used to it.

After casually scanning the room, he walked towards the counter.

"Innkeeper, I am Xu Mu. I'm looking for my friend. She is staying in room number six on the ground floor."

"Please wait a moment, sir!"

The innkeeper called over a young waiter and whispered something in his ear.

The waiter hurriedly ran upstairs.

Not long after, Lan Shijin, dressed in a blue robe and with elegant manners, walked down.

Many of the diners in the inn stopped their actions and turned their gaze towards her.

With her dignified and beautiful appearance, Lan Shijin, who had a plump figure, was quite popular.

Especially since she was relatively older!

As for why she became more popular as she got older?

You have to experience it!

You have to savor it carefully!

Only then can you understand!

Seeing Lan Shijin coming down from upstairs, Xu Mu's face showed a pleasant surprise. He had been worried that she had already left Baishi Fang City.

Xu Mu immediately went up to greet her.

"Lan Fellow Daoist, long time no see!"

"You, you are Xu Fellow Daoist?!"

Looking at the unfamiliar yet familiar man in front of her, Lan Shijin furrowed her eyebrows slightly, her beautiful face filled with doubt.

When the waiter went up to inform her earlier, he had already mentioned that the person looking for her was Xu Mu.

However, the difference between the person in front of her and her expectations was quite significant.

"This is a long story. If Fellow Daoist is convenient, can we go upstairs and talk?"

Xu Mu didn't want the people eating on the first floor to know about the Spirit Gathering formation he wanted to arrange for her.

After carefully scrutinizing him again and confirming that he was indeed Xu Mu, Lan Shijin extended her hand to invite him upstairs.

The two of them quickly entered a room in the inn.

Cold Moon Ning, who was practicing spells in the room, saw Xu Mu entering and casually dissipated the ice cone she had formed, her face showing surprise.

She didn't understand why her mother would bring in a stranger. Wasn't she supposed to meet Master Xu Dan?

"Miss Ning, long time no see!"

Xu Mu politely greeted Cold Moon Ning with a cupped hand.

Cold Moon Ning widened her eyes and blinked twice, her eyes filled with even greater confusion.

She recognized Xu Mu's voice, but his appearance is a bit...

"You don't have to be surprised. It's just that I recently obtained a pill unexpectedly, which caused this change," Xu Mu explained.

He had already guessed that the two of them would be surprised.

Don't forget, even Ye Yingying, who spends time with him day and night, didn't recognize him at once.

"A pill?!!"

Almost simultaneously, the eyes of the two women burst with excitement.

Blue Shijin, who is usually calm and composed, seemed to be slightly excited at this moment.

And Leng Yue Ning, who has always been like an ice cube, suddenly stood up from her chair.

Sure enough, no woman can resist this temptation.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, do you still have that pill? Can you sell me two, and you can name the price!"

"..."

Even the tone of voice is exactly the same.

Xu Mu felt somewhat helpless in his heart.

If he had known this, he might have come up with a different reason.

"Fellow Daoist Blue, I obtained that pill unexpectedly, and there is only one. I really can't do anything about it!" Xu Mu smiled bitterly.

"Ah? That's a pity!" Blue Shijin's eyes showed disappointment.

Even if she takes good care of herself, she is already in her fifties or sixties. Without a special pill or a breakthrough in the Foundation Building stage, she will rapidly age in a few years.

For women, appearance may be more important than life itself.

If Xu Mu still had that pill, Blue Shijin would definitely spare no expense to obtain it.

Not to mention Blue Shijin, even Leng Yue Ning, who has always been untainted, showed a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

"I came here this time to trouble Fellow Daoist Blue to help me set up a Spirit Gathering formation at my house! As for the cost, it can be according to the market price. I don't know if Fellow Daoist Blue has the time!"

"I do!"

A hint of joy flashed in Blue Shijin's eyes, and she immediately agreed.

During this period, the two of them have been staying in an inn and have spent quite a few spirit stones. Their original savings have dwindled after this period of turmoil.

Originally, she was thinking of going out to earn some extra money, but she didn't expect Xu Mu to come knocking on her door.

"That's great! I wonder if Fellow Daoist Blue thinks we should start today or wait for another two days?"

"Today is fine!"

After that, Blue Shijin gave a few instructions to Leng Yue Ning, then left the inn with Xu Mu and walked towards the outskirts of the market.

When they passed the entrance, the cultivators conducting searches only glanced at them briefly and did not stop them for further identification.

This made Xu Mu breathe a slight sigh of relief.

It seems that his transformation is indeed quite significant. Otherwise, with the level of detail in the portrait, even if he wore a face towel, he would easily be recognized.

After leaving the market, Xu Mu asked about Blue Shijin's recent situation and why she hadn't left yet.

"Don't mention it! Sigh!"

Blue Shijin furrowed her eyebrows and sighed.

Afterwards, she didn't hide it and told Xu Mu the reason.

The friend she found initially seemed very reliable, but when it came time to leave, they started making all sorts of excuses.

As a result, there is still no definite news.

Lan Shijin is worried that the spirit stones she spent might end up being wasted.

At this moment, Xu Mu suddenly remembered overhearing Jia An and others' conversation, and it seemed like they mentioned that all the flying boats had been requisitioned by the major families and were heading to the front lines. In the short term, no one could leave.

It was precisely because of this that the other party dared to extort him without any scruples.

Otherwise, he could just leave without a care.

"Lan Fellow Daoist, don't worry. I estimate that the war will end soon. When the time comes, not only will there be flying boats available to leave, but the prices might also become much cheaper!" Xu Mu comforted.

"I hope so!" Lan Shijin sighed lightly.

As they talked, the two of them quickly returned to the familiar alley.

When Xu Mu reached his own door and was about to knock, he suddenly heard the sound of banging from the neighboring house, accompanied by murmurs that made one blush and heartbeat.

Both Lan Shijin and Xu Mu were experienced people and instantly understood what the sound meant.

A rare blush appeared on Lan Shijin's beautiful face, while Xu Mu's expression turned somewhat cold and unpleasant.

He knocked on the door first, asking Ye Yingying to take Lan Shijin inside, and then forcefully knocked on Li Moqing's door.

"Li Fellow Daoist! Li Fellow Daoist!"

He called out several times in a row. Li Moqing, who was wearing loose clothes that seemed like they could fall off with a gentle tug, leisurely opened the door.

Seeing Xu Mu at the door, she had a seductive smile on her lips and a tempting tone as she said, "Xu Fellow Daoist, you couldn't wait any longer! I still have guests now. If you can't wait, I can ask them if they're willing to include you!"

Xu Mu completely ignored her flirtatious words and said coldly, "I don't want to hear even the slightest sound like that again!"

"What do you mean by that, Xu Fellow Daoist? Are you not here to take care of my business?" Li Moqing narrowed her phoenix eyes and said angrily.

"My words mean exactly what they say!"

Xu Mu's gaze was icy.

"Hmph!"

Li Moqing, however, didn't care at all and snorted coldly, "This is my house. I can call out however I want. Do you have any say in it? If you don't want to listen, then leave the market..."

Swish!

Xu Mu's arm suddenly shot out and, without any reaction from Li Moqing, gripped her throat.

His eyes were bright, filled with a strong killing intent!

"If I hear even the slightest sound again, believe me, tomorrow I'll make you lie in the gutter!"

"Gulugulu!"

Li Moqing swallowed lightly and desperately nodded. With just that one move, she truly felt a sense of being on the brink of death.

Xu Mu withdrew his hand and turned back to his own house.

Hoo hoo!

Once Xu Mu left, Li Moqing immediately took deep breaths and took a while to calm down.

"This bastard! I..."

Li Moqing was about to curse loudly, but then hurriedly stopped. For some reason, whenever she thought of Xu Mu's eyes, she felt an inexplicable fear.

After thinking it over, she decided not to provoke him anymore. From now on, she would only go to his door when doing business.

(End of this chapter)