Seeking Immortality

There is something very important to you, but you know that you have no chance of succeeding in this matter. At this time, will you be disappointed? Or, will you despair?

It will. Anyone can.

But this is not the most desperate.

The most desperate thing is that you originally had no hope in this matter, but one day, the light of hope suddenly appears in front of your eyes, but it is just fleeting, and you are completely unable to grasp it.

How would you feel at that time?

Deep despair? Or are you so hopeless that you can’t even feel despair?

Xu Qingfan is like this now.

The night light was cool, and the top of Jiuhua Mountain was a world of ice and snow, but Xu Qingfan felt that his mood at this time was colder than all of them combined.

It's colder than ice and snow, and deeper than the dark night.

The surprise that had just appeared on Xu Qingfan's face suddenly froze for a moment. After a long time, he forced a smile and said, "Really? I see."

Then there were no more words.

But this was only calm on the surface, but Xu Qingfan was turbulent in his heart.

"Is this life?" Xu Qingfan couldn't help but secretly thought.

Although he was not fatalistic, Xu Qingfan could not help but start to complain about the unfairness of fate at this time.

Seeing the deep disappointment on Xu Qingfan's face, Ting'er walked gently to Xu Qingfan's side and held Xu Qingfan's hand like last time, as if she wanted to use the warmth of her palm to relieve the loss in Xu Qingfan's heart.

After Liu Huaxiang pondered for a moment, he said: "But there is nothing we can do about it."

Xu Qingfan raised his head suddenly, feeling worried about gains and losses filling his heart. He hesitated and asked: "Uncle Liu, are you saying that this secret method is still effective for me?"

Liu Huaxiang seemed to realize Xu Qingfan's loss at this time, but he did not feel relieved. He just said: "Of course. In the final analysis, this secret method is just to use various means to change the body of the immortal, and your current situation just needs more changes. Just a few.”

After hearing what Liu Huaxiang said, Xu Qingfan finally felt at ease. He just felt that although it was just a few words of conversation, the ups and downs in it were no less than what he had experienced in the past ten days or so.

After this incident, Xu Qingfan was no longer as surprised as he was at the beginning, and his mood became calmer.

After calming down, Xu Qingfan suddenly felt that something was wrong with what Liu Huaxiang just said.

The human body finally evolved and stabilized after tens of millions of years. Where can we say that change can change? Moreover, Xu Qingfan is familiar with the history of the world of immortality and most of the techniques, but he has never heard of any secret methods that can improve the quality of immortality.

For example, Yaowang Valley has always wanted to use the power of elixirs to improve the bodies of cultivators, but after thousands of years of research, they still achieved nothing. Thinking of this, Xu Qingfan couldn't help but asked in a deep voice: "Uncle Liu, is the secret method you mentioned reliable? Or, is there any successful precedent before? If you want to use this secret method to improve your qualifications, is there anything you need to pay? cost?"

Liu Huaxiang looked at Xu Qingfan's calm expression. He was not angry at Xu Qingfan's doubts, but nodded approvingly, and then said slowly: "This secret method is very reliable. As far as I know, there have been many successful precedents. Although it requires a price, if you are ruthless It’s totally acceptable if you put your mind down.”

Xu Qingfan was slightly startled. Then he asked: "I wonder which senior created this secret method? And since it is so mysterious, there are many successful precedents? Then why have juniors never heard of it? And what you said is completely acceptable. The price, but what?”

Hearing Xu Qingfan's successive questions, Liu Huaxiang seemed to be lost in his long thoughts. After a long time, he said: "This is a secret method created by a rare genius in the world of immortality for tens of thousands of years. However, the genius's personality is too extreme. In the end, he took the evil path and not only used this secret method to transform his own body, but also used this secret method to transform all his subordinates. Because he did so many evil things, he always acted secretly, so that few people in the world of immortality knew about him. Know."

The person Liu Huaxiang talked about. It was his junior brother Zhang Xusheng, but Liu Huaxiang's tone of voice was extremely distant when he spoke, making Xu Qingfan mistakenly think that he was a senior who lived thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago. In addition, Xu Qingfan was paying more attention to the world at this time. It was the secret method itself, so I didn't think about Zhang Xusheng's side.

After Liu Huaxiang paused, he continued: "As for the price I mentioned, it is that this secret method is extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you will lose all your skills or lose your soul, and the secret method I obtained is even more imperfect. , although I have tried my best to repair it over the years. Unfortunately, I am not as smart as the person who created this secret technique, and because I have removed some extremely cruel parts of this technique, the risk has greatly increased."

After a pause, Liu Huaxiang frowned and said: "Although I have removed some cruel parts, if I want to use this secret method on you, it will still require a lot of wronged souls and blood. It is also difficult to do."

Hearing what Liu Huaxiang said, Xu Qingfan's expression gradually became serious. After pondering for a while, he slowly asked: "Uncle, if I want to use this secret technique on juniors, what is the chance of success?"

After Liu Huaxiang thought for a while, he said in a deep voice: "Thirty percent."

Then, Liu Huaxiang added: "This is why I said that the changes in your body are good and bad. After your body changes, it will be a lot more troublesome for me to use this secret method on you, and it will take a lot of time. Greatly extended. And because your body has become very different from ordinary people, the uncertainty when using the secret method has also greatly increased. It was only 50% safe now, but the benefits are only 30%. That is, it is precisely because of the changes in your body that the most critical step in this secret method is omitted, which is to enhance the vitality of the body. However, if you want to do this, you need a lot of human souls and blood. I have been worrying about where to find so many innocent souls and blood."

After finishing speaking, Liu Huaxiang stared into Xu Qingfan's eyes and said seriously: "I have told you everything I can tell you. Now it is up to you to decide whether you want me to use this mutation on you. I will never interfere. ”

As he spoke, Liu Huaxiang stared closely into Xu Qingfan's eyes, as if he didn't want to let go of any change in Xu Qingfan's expression.

For Liu Huaxiang, what decision Xu Qingfan will make at this time is also very important to him. Because from Xu Qingfan's decision, he could have a deeper understanding of Xu Qingfan's character. Only this way. Only he can decide how to transform Xu Qingfan's character. For him, transforming Xu Qingfan's character is far more important than transforming Xu Qingfan's qualifications.

To some extent, Liu Huaxiang already regards Xu Qingfan as the future successor to the head of Jiuhua.

At the same time, Xu Qingfan was still hesitating in his heart.

Only less than 30% success rate?

Xu Qingfan knew that with his qualifications, if he practiced with normal methods, he would never have the chance to enter the realm of pill formation, let alone find the way to immortality.

Thinking back to the powerlessness in his heart when he worked hard but could not decide his own destiny during the sudden change in Jiuhua, and how his former partners had already entered the "Jiuji Cave" to practice. He will accept the initiation from the Jiuhua elders in the near future. After the retreat, his skills will definitely improve greatly, but he will be left far behind. Xu Qingfan has the urge to immediately agree to Liu Huaxiang and accept the transformation of his secret method.

But when he thought about the success rate of less than 30%, Xu Qingfan flinched again.

The success rate is less than 30%, which means that when Xu Qingfan accepts this secret transformation. If it fails, it is a matter of course, but if it succeeds, it can only be considered lucky.

This kind of withdrawal does not mean that Xu Qingfan is not determined enough to become stronger, or that he does not have the slightest bit of blood, but that for Xu Qingfan, who has a scholarly personality, it is difficult for him to safely entrust his life and death to the so-called luck.

At that time, sometimes Xu Qingfan would also think, aren't those so-called successes in history who took risks and succeeded, in a certain way, not a reckless man who never thought about the consequences? He's just a relatively lucky reckless man.

Out of ten and hundreds of adventures, one or two were successful, and then they were widely publicized by historians. The result is a strong admiration for successful risk taking. Those who choose the safe approach are accused of being conservative and indecisive.

But for Xu Qingfan, compared to trying his luck without the slightest certainty, he prefers to take a steady step step by step. Although the results are slower, it is more stable. Although it seems to lack decisiveness, it is not only good for himself but also for himself. Be more responsible towards others.

Xu Qingfan will also take risks and entrust his destiny to his own luck. But that's just a desperate measure that's used when all other methods are useless.

Seeing Xu Qingfan's expression changing constantly, from determination to hesitation, from hesitation to contemplation, and then from contemplation to determination, Liu Huaxiang did not bother him. Just waiting silently for Xu Qingfan's answer.

After thinking quietly for a long time. Xu Qingfan finally raised his head and said to Liu Huaxiang: "Uncle Liu. This junior has made a decision."

"What decision?" Liu Huaxiang asked.

Xu Qingfan said in a deep voice: "This junior will accept my uncle's use of secret techniques on this junior, but not now."

"Oh? What do you say?" Liu Huaxiang asked curiously.

Xu Qingfan said slowly while organizing his words: "To be honest, this secret method that can change the qualifications of cultivating immortals is very attractive to juniors with low qualifications. But the success rate is less than 30%, but it is really too low. , I cannot leave my destiny to luck, at least it’s not the end yet.”

"Oh? So you mean you have to accept my secret transformation at the last moment?"

Xu Qingfan shook his head and said: "Uncle, you just said that maintaining the vitality of the body is an extremely important part when performing this secret technique. If by the end, the junior will be old by then, the physical vitality will be lost." It is greatly reduced, and the hope of success in using the secret method is even lower. "

Liu Huaxiangxiao asked with interest: "Then when do you plan to accept my secret transformation?"

Xu Qingfan explained in a deep voice: "Judging from the current situation of this junior, although the hope of forming a pill is slim, it is not completely impossible. Uncle Master, you once gave me a sycamore branch, which contains extremely powerful spiritual energy. If If the junior uses the Spiritual Transformation Art to merge it into one, then there is about a 30% chance of successfully forming the elixir."

"What if it fails?" Liu Huaxiang asked. "The possibility of 30% is also very low."

"If it fails then, then this junior will ask you, senior, to use the secret method you obtained to transform this junior's body." Xu Qingfan said firmly.

Liu Huaxiang frowned and said, "But have you considered one thing? If you use the Transformation Art to combine with the sycamore branch, the Phoenix characteristics in your body will only become more obvious. Then you will accept the transformation of this secret method. The possibility of success It can only be lower, probably only about 20%.”

Xu Qingfan smiled and asked: "Uncle Liu, since it is a last-minute adventure, what is the difference between a success rate of less than 30% and a success rate of 20%?"

Hearing Xu Qingfan's words, Liu Huaxiang's eyes flashed with relief. To others, Xu Qingfan's choice was less courageous, but to Liu Huaxiang, he appreciated Xu Qingfan's prudent approach more, especially since he already had the idea in his mind to hand over Jiuhua Mountain to the future. Xu Qingfan's idea, and for Jiuhuashan whose strength has been greatly reduced, a head with a radical personality is absolutely unacceptable. That will only bring Jiuhuashan into the abyss of destruction faster.

Although I was thinking so. But there was no wave on Liu Huaxiang's face. He just nodded calmly and said, "I said, you should decide for yourself what to do. Since you have decided, then just do as you say."

Xu Qingfan bowed deeply to Liu Huaxiang and said respectfully: "Thank you, uncle, for your help. Once this junior is still unable to enter the elixir formation stage after merging with the sycamore branch, then I will have to thank you, uncle."

But Liu Huaxiang waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's all work. If it can help you enter the elixir formation stage, it will also be a happy event for me, Jiuhua. After you successfully form the elixir, pay more attention and help me find some exotic flowers and grassland." Just the seeds.”

Xu Qingfan said with a smile: "This is natural."

After finishing speaking, Xu Qingfan and Liu Huaxiang couldn't help but smile at each other.

Suddenly, Xu Qingfan saw Ting'er who was holding his hand obediently, and remembered something strange about Ting'er, so he sent a message to Liu Huaxiang, the voice transmission company, and asked: "Uncle Liu, you have been teaching Ting'er this month. But to Ting'er. What are the abnormalities in your child’s body?”

Hearing Xu Qingfan's question, Liu Huaxiang also frowned and replied: "That Demon Ancestor is indeed the first-class person in the world. The demon beads he sacrificed are so mysterious. Now Ting'er is no longer a demon. The owner of the beads, but his body is still so mysterious.”

As if he was thinking about something, Liu Huaxiang continued after a pause: "Ting'er's body is now filled with demonic energy, and these demonic energies seem to have spirituality, constantly absorbing the aura of heaven and earth around Ting'er to strengthen herself, that is. Said. Even if Ting'er does not cultivate immortality, she will slowly become a monk due to the growth of her body's strength, but it will not be a cultivation of immortality, but a cultivation of demons. Now that you teach Ting'er to cultivate immortality, there will be demonic energy in Ting'er's body. The five elements’ aura is hard to define.”

I heard Liu Huaxiang say this. Xu Qingfan couldn't help but be shocked. He didn't expect that the situation in Ting'er's body was so complicated. So he asked again: "Uncle Liu, are you unable to get rid of the demonic energy in Ting'er's body with your Taoist methods?"

Liu Huaxiang shook his head and said: "This magic bead has completely transformed Ting'er. The demonic energy has penetrated deeply into Ting'er's flesh and blood and even her soul. How can it be so easy to get rid of? If something goes wrong, it will seriously hurt Ting'er. I have gone there before. A trace of spiritual energy was input into Ting'er's body for detection, but it was quickly corroded by the demonic energy in Ting'er's body. However, if the detection spiritual energy was increased into Ting'er's body, she was afraid of hurting Ting'er's body, so. There has been no progress.”

Xu Qingfan asked: "Is there nothing we can do?"

Liu Huaxiang was silent for a while and then said: "There is a solution that is not a solution."

Xu Qingfan hurriedly asked: "What can I do?"

Liu Huaxiang smiled bitterly and said: "That is, after Ting'er succeeds in cultivating immortality, she must at least reach the golden elixir stage, and then rely on the transformation of her body by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the rich spiritual energy in her body to drive out the demonic energy from her body on her own. ”

Hearing what Liu Huaxiang said, Xu Qingfan couldn't help but sigh, and smiled bitterly in his heart. He finally understood why Liu Huaxiang said that this was not a solution.

With Ting'er's current physical abnormality, she doesn't know what changes will happen when she reaches the pill-forming stage. By then, her situation will only become more complicated. What's more, Liu Huaxiang's method is just a guess, and whether it is really useful is only a 50-50 estimate.

At the same time, Ting'er looked at Xu Qingfan strangely. It seems that they don't understand why Xu Qingfan and Liu Huaxiang suddenly fell silent, and why Xu Qingfan suddenly sighed after being silent for a long time.

Noticing the doubtful look Ting'er cast, Xu Qingfan suppressed the worry in his heart, patted Ting'er's head gently, and said softly: "Ting'er, it's late at night. Don't just practice blindly, and go back early. Rest. The effect of cultivating immortality will be better if you combine work and rest."

Ting'er nodded obediently, then said goodbye to Xu Qingfan and Liu Huaxiang with her eyes, and walked silently towards her room.

Xiaobi, who had been lying quietly behind Ting'er, saw Ting'er leaving and quickly left behind Ting'er. It seemed that she didn't dare to stay by Xu Qingfan's side for even a second. Seeing Xiaobi's frightened look, Xu Qingfan felt a little like he was a heaven-level monster devouring beast.

Compared to the residence Liu Huaxiang arranged for Xu Qingfan, Ting'er's room is obviously much better. But it is a little smaller than Xu Qingfan's room. I don't know what Xiaobi is going to do. With its current size, the small thatched house is far from enough to accommodate its body.

But Xiaobi obviously realized this problem. After Ting'er entered the thatched house. It also consciously lay in front of the window of Ting'er's room. Looking at the pile of dry grass under it, it was obviously prepared, as if that was its berth.

Liu Huaxiang also nodded and said: "I'm going back to the room too. I'll think about the secret method carefully. Maybe there are other places that can be improved."

As he said that, Liu Huaxiang didn't say goodbye to Xu Qingfan, and walked towards his room tremblingly. His old and thin figure seemed to be blown away at any time.

Looking at Liu Huaxiang's back that seemed to be with the afterglow of the sunset, Xu Qingfan sighed again. Looking up at the sky, he saw dark clouds covering it. He shook his head gently and walked towards his room.

When everyone returned to their rooms, the top of Jiuhua Mountain returned to silence again, leaving only the whistling of the cold wind, monotonous and empty. After Xu Qingfan returned to his room, he sat cross-legged on the bed, but he couldn't calm down to meditate no matter what. The hope of forming a pill and the success rate of less than 30%. Ting'er's physical abnormality and even Liu Huaxiang's old back were all around him.

In this way, Xu Qingfan kept sitting in a sitting position and sat on the straw bed for a whole night. He was thinking about thousands of things in his mind.

Although Xu Qingfan had decided to merge with the Wutong branch first. If he couldn't form a pill, he would accept Liu Huaxiang's secret transformation plan, but when the next day dawned. Xu Qingfan did not immediately retreat and merge with the Wutong branch.

Just as Xu Qingfan taught Ting'er, cultivating immortals requires a combination of work and rest. At this time, Xu Qingfan had just finished his retreat to heal his wounds. If he continued to retreat forcibly, the effect would be bad if his mind was wandering.

So in the next month, Xu Qingfan either read the books he brought to the "Herb Garden", taught Ting'er to cultivate immortals, or talked with Liu Huaxiang about the exotic flowers and plants in the world. In addition to the daily routine of meditation, he did not do anything related to cultivating immortals, and acted very leisurely.

Liu Huaxiang also had the same idea as Xu Qingfan. Although he saw that Xu Qingfan had not retreated for a long time, he did not urge him. He believed that Xu Qingfan could handle these things by himself.

In this leisurely manner, a month passed in a flash, and Xu Qingfan had adjusted his mentality to be peaceful and natural.

And the time for Xu Qingfan to retreat and try to merge with the Wutong branch is coming soon.

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