Longevity: Start From The Entry Of Luck

A few days later.

Mysterious Heaven Gate.

Knock, knock, knock--

The sound of knocking on the door rang out.

Jiang Yuan slowly opened his eyes and first glanced at his panel.

[Great Dao]: Space Great Dao (98.36%).

There has been a slight improvement in the Space Great Dao.

But the further he goes, the lower the efficiency becomes.

However, all of this was within his expectations, and there was no ripple in his heart.

He then closed the panel and immediately saw Shu Xiaoxiao standing at the gate of the courtyard.

"Young Master!" Shu Xiaoxiao softly spoke when she saw Jiang Yuan's gaze.

Jiang Yuan stood up from the ground and said, "Invite the Sect Master in!"

"Yes, Young Master!" Shu Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly.

After a moment.

Wearing a green robe and a face full of joy, Lu Qingshan stepped into Jiang Yuan's courtyard and saw Jiang Yuan sitting in the pavilion.

"Sect Master, please have a seat!" Jiang Yuan gestured with his hand.

Lu Qingshan sat down with a pleased expression on his face.

Looking at Jiang Yuan in front of him, he couldn't help but feel a bit proud.

Who would have thought that a ordinary disciple of Mysterious Heaven Gate back then would now become the core figure who controls the world's situation and the Great Dao?

Although Mysterious Heaven Gate is inconspicuous in the Eastern Domain, it is different because of Jiang Yuan.

Even a Sacred Land in one region can hardly be compared to Mysterious Heaven Gate.

The core factor is this seemingly ordinary man in front of him.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a thousand emotions.

He also had a basic understanding of what happened back then.

According to reason, if nothing unexpected happened, Jiang Yuan would have joined Sunset Sect, which was in opposition to Mysterious Heaven Gate.

If that were the case, Sunset Sect would have replaced Mysterious Heaven Gate today, and Mysterious Heaven Gate would have long become a small ripple in the river of history, not even worthy of mention.

But because of a chance encounter, Jiang Yuan joined Mysterious Heaven Gate.

As a result, a series of changes occurred in Mysterious Heaven Gate because of Jiang Yuan's presence, and it ultimately became a transcendent existence in Qianyuan Country.

It can be said that it was a change of cause and effect that was difficult to predict.

Thinking of this, he felt even more proud.

If it weren't for himself and Senior Kong Nian standing on Jiang Yuan's side and supporting him, how could Mysterious Heaven Gate have achieved such prosperity?

Mysterious Heaven Gate's current fortune is also thanks to his great contribution.

Even if he becomes a token enshrined in the sect's ancestral hall in the future, he will definitely be ranked second, just below the founder of the sect.

At the same time.

Jiang Yuan looked at the changing expression on Lu Qingshan's face and couldn't help but smile.

"Sect Master, what's wrong with you?"

"Why are you showing a strange expression without saying a word?"

Upon hearing these two questions, Lu Qingshan instantly came back to his senses and smiled awkwardly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

He then said, "It's nothing, just that today when I saw you, I couldn't help but feel emotional! Who would have thought that a ordinary outer disciple of Mysterious Heaven Gate back then would now become the core figure who controls the world's situation."

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Yuan's thoughts couldn't help but go back to a few years ago.

Back to when he had just entered Mysterious Heaven Gate.

Back then, he held the token left by his father and went to find Tantai Ming's token at Mysterious Heaven Gate.

He originally thought that with his father's former lover in Mysterious Heaven Gate, he would be taken care of and it would be a good place for him.

But he didn't expect that Tantai Ming was no longer the Tantai Ming of the past, and he ended up having a conflict with him because of it.

Fortunately, there was Senior Kong Nian's care.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but feel emotional and said, "If it weren't for Senior Kong Nian's care and the later care from the Sect Master, how could I be who I am today!"

Lu Qingshan shook his head and said, "Senior Kong Nian did take good care of you and even secretly protected you!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuan nodded slightly. He hadn't forgotten the formidable enemy he encountered when he walked out of the inheritance small world of that enlightened monk.

If it weren't for Kong Nian's secret protection, he would have been in real danger.

At this point, Lu Qingshan continued, "As for me, it's just what I should do! As the Sect Master of Mysterious Heaven Gate, I am in charge of the entire sect and naturally have to consider the sect as a whole, without bias or prejudice."

"Standing on your side and dealing with the matters at hand is also my duty!"

"Mysterious Heaven Gate is divided into seven branches, and the hidden dangers are too great!"

"It is inevitable that the Sect Masters will favor their own branches. After all, true sages are few in number!"

Jiang Yuan smiled and remained noncommittal.

He then pushed the cup of wine that Shu Xiaoxiao had filled in front of Lu Qingshan and gestured with his hand.

"Sect Master, have a taste first!"

"Alright!" Lu Qingshan picked up the cup in front of him and took a sip.

In the next moment.

He closed his eyes slightly, and his aura fluctuated.

After about half a cup of tea's time, he slowly opened his eyes.

"Good stuff!" He exclaimed, "This sip of wine was a mix of ice and fire, and then it turned into sweet nectar, greatly strengthening my Primordial Spirit."

(Note: The translation provided is a direct translation and may not capture the full meaning or nuances of the original text.)

"What is this brewed from?" Lu Qingshan asked.

Jiang Yuan smiled and replied, "It is a kind of heavenly treasure cultivated in my inner world, with the purpose of allowing ordinary people to withstand its medicinal effects!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan's expression froze.

After a moment of silence, he shook his head slowly and said, "An inner world, cultivating a kind of heavenly treasure. I can't comprehend it!"

With a bitter smile on his face, he continued, "Indeed, your level has reached a point that I can't understand. That's why these important figures that I've never even heard of have been coming to see you."

Jiang Yuan asked, "They came to see you because they have important matters to entrust to the sect leader, right?"

Lu Qingshan nodded calmly and said, "Indeed, they want to talk to you about how to handle the future situation of the Five Domains and Four Seas, whether to reclaim the ownership of the Western Wasteland, and so on!"

Jiang Yuan nodded and asked, "What do you think, Sect Leader? Should I agree?"

Lu Qingshan replied, "In my opinion, you can agree! But not at this moment, instead, hold a banquet! I have heard that any strong cultivator who achieves enlightenment will hold a New Saint Banquet!"

"On one hand, it is to discuss insights on cultivation and the Great Dao!"

"On the other hand, it is to divide the territories!"

"With your current achievements, both of these aspects are meaningless to you, but there is one thing that should be meaningful!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuan showed a curious expression and asked, "What is it?"

Lu Qingshan said, "Gifts!"

Then he continued, "For you, strength is the foundation of everything. You should still lack cultivation resources!"

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

He also immediately thought of it.

If he were to hold a banquet, the major forces from the Five Domains and Four Seas would surely offer generous gifts!

For himself, as long as the resources were sufficient, relying on his special status as a Primordial Lifeform, he could almost reach the state of transcendence in a day and break free from this world.

Of course, this was just a thought.

Jiang Yuan was well aware of how much resources it would require.

Unless he let go of his limits and devoured everything in this world without any scruples.

But then there would be a big problem, which was the will of this world.

He had learned about it before.

Normally, the will of the world was a conceptual product and it was almost impossible for it to develop self-awareness and recognize its own existence.

But now, he could communicate with the will of this world, clearly recognizing the existence of "I".

This meant that the will of this world was different.

The reasons behind this were unclear to Jiang Yuan, and he was too lazy to find out.

But he knew that after developing self-awareness.

If there was something that threatened the existence of this world, leading it to its end and doomsday.

The will of the world might not hesitate to break all the rules.

If that were the case, it would be a great crisis for him.

So, this feasibility only flashed through his mind and was rejected by him.

On one hand, it was unnecessary. He had confidence that he would definitely be able to reach that step.

Moreover, it would be truly dangerous to reveal his special status as a Primordial Lifeform after breaking free.

It would be very easy to expose himself.

On the other hand, he still had limits. If he did that, it would lead to the destruction of billions of living beings and the complete destruction of this world, his homeland, which he couldn't do.

But...

As Lu Qingshan said, holding a banquet and collecting cultivation resources was indeed profitable and necessary.

He could not only collect a large amount of cultivation resources but also harvest a wave of luck power.

With his previous normal harvest, plus the harvest from the trip to the Outer Domain, he had probably harvested about sixty to seventy percent of the luck power of all living beings in the world.

There were still many living beings that he hadn't harvested.

The appearance of such existences would inevitably occur during the banquet, allowing him to harvest another wave of luck power.

After this harvest, his luck power would be close to one hundred thousand strands, and he would also upgrade to a new red Innate luck.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuan made a decision instantly.

This was a decision that had no harm and only benefits. It must be done!

In the next moment, Jiang Yuan snapped out of his contemplation and nodded slowly at Lu Qingshan, "Sect Leader, you're right! In that case, I will entrust everything to you!"

"Good!" Lu Qingshan nodded repeatedly, showing a pleased expression.

This kind of major event being entrusted to him by Jiang Yuan would undoubtedly elevate the influence and status of Mysterious Heaven Gate to a higher level.

With this in his hands, Mysterious Heaven Gate would reach another peak, and naturally, he was overjoyed.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Jiang Yuan continued, "Sect Leader, spread my intention."

"What intention?" Lu Qingshan asked immediately.

Jiang Yuan said, "For those who bring gifts, I may not remember, but for those who don't, I will probably remember!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Then he nodded and said, "No problem!"

Then he asked, "When should the banquet be held?"

Jiang Yuan said, "Give us some time, three months from now!"

"Okay!" Lu Qingshan agreed again.

After a long time, Shu Xiaoxiao sent Lu Qingshan off and returned to Jiang Yuan's side.

"Young Master! Is it a good thing that Sect Leader Lu came to visit?"

"Great news!" Jiang Yuan nodded, "This is a great opportunity! After the banquet, my strength will definitely take another step forward."

Shu Xiaoxiao smiled, "That's great! The higher the young master's strength, the more at ease I will be."

Jiang Yuan smiled and stood up, "Xiaoxiao, come with me!"

Upon hearing this, Shu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up and she nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes!"

Then she glanced at her own clothes and then at Jiang Yuan's clothes.

"Xiaoxiao, help me change clothes! The young master has been wearing this outfit for several days!"

Jiang Yuan nodded, "Then let's take a bath as well! Help me!"

Shu Xiaoxiao immediately lowered her head, her ears turning red. She understood Jiang Yuan's meaning.

Her voice became weak and whispered, "Okay, young master."

Half a day later.

The two of them finally walked out of the bathroom.

Shu Xiaoxiao followed closely behind Jiang Yuan. Both of them had changed into clean clothes, all in pure white.

They looked like a fairy couple walking out of a painting.

Jiang Yuan looked at the warm sunlight above his head and felt extremely happy in body and mind.

The next moment.

The two of them appeared in Tianhe City.

At this moment, in the Precious Treasure Pavilion.

As Jiang Yuan's message spread, the Precious Treasure Pavilion in Tianhe City shook as if there was an earthquake.

"Hurry, hurry, follow the previous drills!"

"Yes, supervisor!"

"Ruoxin, quickly inform the pavilion master that Jiang Yuan is about to arrive at the branch pavilion in Tianhe City!"

"Yes, supervisor!"

On the other side.

The two of them entered Tianhe City.

"Young master, this feels so good!" Shu Xiaoxiao looked at the pedestrians coming and going on both sides of the road, feeling the lively atmosphere of the world, and her face was full of admiration.

Jiang Yuan nodded, "Yes, not bad!"

"Young master, I still remember the first time my parents brought me into the city. It was the first time I entered the county town from the village. Although it was not as prosperous as this place, it opened my eyes. I didn't expect there to be such magnificent city walls and beautiful buildings in the world!" Shu Xiaoxiao murmured, her expression drifting.

"Is Xiaoxiao missing your parents?" Jiang Yuan asked.

"No!" Shu Xiaoxiao shook her head repeatedly, "They have never treated me well! I started working at a young age. Every time I came to Grotto-Heaven, I had to cut grass and feed pigs. My hands were always covered in frostbite, and they would crack before they healed!"

"Especially after my younger brother was born, it was even worse. I had to not only cut grass and feed pigs, but also wash the family's clothes by the river!"

"Every time I washed clothes, the pain of breaking the ice to get water, I can't forget it now!"

As she spoke, Shu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but clench her fist. Although her small hands couldn't see any scars at the moment, the scene from the past seemed to appear before her.

She seemed to feel the bone-chilling coldness at that time, the numbness from the freezing.

Shu Xiaoxiao smiled at Jiang Yuan, "Now that I have the young master, it's all good!"

"They chose to sell me back then, and the debt of raising and nurturing me was settled!"

Jiang Yuan looked at her and fell silent for a moment.

Then he reached out and rubbed her head, "Silly girl! After today's trip, let's go back and take a look! After all, they are still your parents!"

Shu Xiaoxiao: "..."

She fell into silence.

After more than ten breaths, she slowly nodded her small head, "Then let's go back and take one last look! Let's see if my brother has been cured after they sold me!"

"Okay!" Jiang Yuan said.

As he spoke, he rubbed her head.

After a few moments.

Shu Xiaoxiao said, "Young master, shall we go? To the Precious Treasure Pavilion!"

Jiang Yuan shook his head, "No rush! Xiaoxiao didn't have a chance to explore the city properly before. Now I'll accompany you all the way there! I'm not in a hurry for the time being! Besides, everyone in the Precious Treasure Pavilion is waiting for someone who can oversee the situation and make decisions!"

Shu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes.

"Then let's take a stroll?"

"Okay!" Jiang Yuan smiled.

After more than two hours.

The figures of the two of them slowly appeared on the street where the Precious Treasure Pavilion was located.

At this moment, the entire Precious Treasure Pavilion had been cleared.

Outside the Precious Treasure Pavilion, there were a large number of guards maintaining order.

There were also onlookers gathered on both sides of the road.

"It has been several hours. What is the Precious Treasure Pavilion doing with such a grand lineup?"

"It is said that they are waiting for an esteemed guest!"

"An esteemed guest? Who is this esteemed guest that is worth such a grand lineup at the Precious Treasure Pavilion? They have been closed for several hours, and the loss is not insignificant!"

"I don't know!"

"Isn't your cousin the captain of the guard in the Precious Treasure Pavilion? Don't you know?"

"I only know that this esteemed guest is very noble. It was reported to the main pavilion from the beginning! Only the core supervisors of this branch pavilion can know who the esteemed guest is!"

...

As Jiang Yuan stepped onto this street, he saw the grand lineup ahead.

He couldn't help but shake his head slightly, "This lineup is too much, it's too eye-catching."

As they spoke, Jiang Yuan led Shu Xiaoxiao towards the Precious Treasure Pavilion ahead.

The onlookers on both sides of the road were completely unaware of their presence.

"Ah woo! Ah woo!!"

"So delicious!"

Shu Xiaoxiao followed behind Jiang Yuan, taking big bites of the skewers in her hand.

After a moment.

"He's here!"

The gaze of Steward Cui froze as she looked at Jiang Yuan, who suddenly appeared before her eyes, feeling astonished.

"Let's go in first!" Jiang Yuan said calmly.

Steward Cui nodded repeatedly, and at the same time, she glanced at the onlookers on both sides of the road, immediately realizing that they had not noticed Jiang Yuan's arrival at all.

Just then.

A series of footsteps sounded behind her, followed by the appearance of a beautiful woman in palace attire.

This beautiful woman wore a green jade hairpin on her head and a purple palace dress, exuding a mature charm that still retained its allure.

Although her temperament no longer appeared youthful, her skin was flawless like white jade.

Coupled with her curvaceous figure, she exuded a unique flavor.

When she saw Jiang Yuan, she immediately stopped in her tracks and bowed.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Jiang!"

Jiang Yuan nodded slightly, "Greetings, Chief Lin!"

"Fellow Daoist Jiang actually knows me, it is my honor!" The woman in palace attire smiled.

Jiang Yuan was speechless at this. He recognized her at first sight.

She was the Chief of the Precious Treasure Pavilion, a powerful Saint Realm Eighth Layer existence.

A powerful Saint King who referred to herself as "this slave," which left him extremely speechless.

Jiang Yuan then nodded, "Let's go inside and talk!"

The woman in palace attire immediately understood Jiang Yuan's meaning.

She first apologized, "I didn't consider it well, causing such a commotion here!"

As she spoke, she exchanged a glance with the deputy chief beside her.

In an instant.

All the personnel maintaining order outside the Precious Treasure Pavilion received a notice and immediately withdrew back into the pavilion.

At this moment, the woman in palace attire also led Jiang Yuan back into the Precious Treasure Pavilion.

Outside the Precious Treasure Pavilion.

The onlookers were stunned as they watched the guards hastily retreat.

"What's going on?"

"I don't know!"

"I don't understand!!"

"Why did they suddenly all go back? Did someone appear just now?"

"No, I didn't see anyone!"

"I didn't see it!"

"Are you sure?"

"There were! We just didn't see it!"

"How is that possible? We didn't see a single figure!"

"We didn't see it, but it doesn't mean that no one came!"

He continued, "I don't know if you noticed the steward Cui who was standing at the entrance of the Precious Treasure Pavilion just now. Her expression and the movement of her lips clearly indicated that she was talking to someone."

Upon hearing these words, some people nodded thoughtfully, "You're right, that steward Cui did have such behavior."

The person continued, "Moreover, a few people hurriedly came out of the Precious Treasure Pavilion just now, and there was obviously an empty space among them, indicating that among this group of people who came out, there was someone we also didn't see."

"It's clear that someone important appeared, including that important person and the person who came out to greet them, both of them must be extremely terrifying existences that we cannot detect!"

Upon hearing this, some people nodded slightly.

"So, it turns out that the important person has already appeared just now!"

"It must be so!" the person affirmed.

"I wonder who the important person is, to cause such a commotion at the Precious Treasure Pavilion!"

Some of the onlookers on the sides of the road sighed.

"How can we know! But it must be someone of extremely high status!"

"Could it be a Saint who personally came?" someone speculated.

"Even if it's a Saint, it's impossible to cause such a commotion at the Precious Treasure Pavilion!" someone immediately denied this speculation.

"Then could it be a Lord from one of the Sacred Lands?" someone guessed again.

"That's not impossible!!"

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Among the onlookers, various speculations were occasionally voiced.

At this moment, in the Precious Treasure Pavilion, led by the beautiful woman, several people arrived at the top floor of the Precious Treasure Pavilion.

It was also the most luxurious and comfortable room.

From here, one could overlook the entire Tianhe City, see the merchants and peddlers on the streets and alleys, and feel the bustling atmosphere of the mortal world.

The woman in palace attire looked at Jiang Yuan as he took his seat, then adjusted her dress and sat down slowly across from him.

"It is my fortune to have the opportunity to see Fellow Daoist Jiang up close for the first time!" (End of this chapter)