After thinking it over, Ruan Qing'an decided to put aside any plans for the time being. Her priority was to increase her cultivation level and Shen Changlin's affection level. After all, the cultivation world was fraught with danger, and to complete her missions safely, she needed the strength to protect herself and Shen Changlin.

Moreover, Shen Changlin, the male protagonist, is the chosen one of this world. In the original story, although he grows into a god who suppresses the entire cultivation world, he still faces countless life-threatening situations on his path to growth.

Ruan Qing'an then looked at Shen Changlin and said, "Let's go back to the inn first. You need to rest well. There's no rush."

"We'll do as Elder Ruan says."

Shen Changlin smiled and nodded obediently.

Ruan Qing'an didn't say anything more, but led Shen Changlin into the inn. She had spent three days traveling to the mortal realm and stayed here, booking a superior room for five days.

As soon as she entered the inn, the waiter came to greet her.

Before he could speak, Ruan Qing'an casually ordered, "Prepare some food and send it to the guest room. Deduct it from the money left behind."

The waiter responded repeatedly, bowing and scraping as he saw them off.

After returning to the guest room, Ruan Qing'an gestured for Shen Changlin to go back to bed and rest, while he sat in a chair and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

Because the spiritual energy in the mortal realm is insufficient, she has no way to cultivate.

037 exclaimed in surprise: "Ancestor, aren't you going to take care of the male lead? This doesn't match your usual proactive approach!"

Ruan Qing'an closed his eyes to rest and explained, "Given the original owner's personality, it would be absolutely impossible for him to take the initiative to act as a teacher for Shen Changlin and introduce various situations. We can only wait for him to ask him himself."

037: [Is it because of the original owner's character limitations?]

Yes and no.

Ruan Qing'an paused: "The missions in the cultivation world have always spanned a long period of time. Cultivators live for tens of millions of years. Among them, the strategy missions are the most difficult to complete. Not to mention the possibility of falling in love with someone else, time alone can wear down the surging love value."

"So some things have to be done slowly. It's not easy to gain the love of a cultivator that remains unchanged for tens of millions of years."

037 countered with: "Then what should we do?"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing'an merely chuckled inwardly without speaking—only the most unforgettable memories can withstand the test of time.

"Little system, you'll find out when the time comes."

...

Meanwhile, Shen Changlin lay in bed, his exhausted mind trying to force him to sleep, but he couldn't fall asleep at all.

He opened his eyes, and the boy's clear eyes shone like stars.

So much happened that day, how could he possibly sleep?

After waiting for nearly fifteen minutes, Shen Changlin couldn't help but get up, sit cross-legged on the bed, and stare intently at Ruan Qing'an.

The woman was meditating with her eyes closed, and a faint Daoist aura could be seen emanating from her body. She did not open her eyes, but Shen Changlin felt as if he had met Ruan Qing'an's gaze: "Elder Ruan."

"What is it?"

Hearing that cold voice, Chen Changlin took a deep breath.

He could tell that Ruan Qing'an was not a warm person and did not like to talk much. She was like a fairy sitting high in the heavens, aloof from the world. Therefore, he had to take the initiative.

Even the Wandao Sect is unaware of his background, so this savior who saved his life is now Shen Changlin's biggest backer.

Asking more questions and taking the initiative to get closer to someone is not a bad thing.

Suppressing his many thoughts, Shen Changlin asked with the curiosity of a young man, "Elder Ruan, I have never heard of the Myriad Paths Sect. Is it in another world?"

"This is the mortal realm; above the mortal realm lies the immortal cultivation realm."

Ruan Qing'an finally opened his eyes: "The spiritual energy in the mortal world is insufficient, making it difficult for cultivators to emerge. Therefore, most of you here are just ordinary martial artists. The cultivation world, on the other hand, is based on spiritual energy and cultivates the immortal path, far surpassing ordinary martial artists in the mortal world."

"The cultivation world is a higher level than the mortal world. It is extremely difficult for mortals to enter the cultivation world. Similarly, we cultivators must suppress our power if we want to come to the mortal world."

Upon hearing this, Shen Changlin was startled: "Elder Ruan, are you also suppressing your power to get here?"

"Yes, otherwise we will be rejected by this world."

Upon hearing Ruan Qing'an's affirmation, Shen Changlin was taken aback. He hadn't expected that someone so powerful would only be suppressing their strength.

He thought for a moment: "What is the Myriad Paths Sect like?"

Ruan Qing'an explained, "There are also major cultivation forces in the cultivation world, and the Myriad Paths Sect is the most powerful among them. From the sect leader to the disciples, their strength far surpasses that of others."

"The cultivation realms are divided into Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Void Refining, Body Integration, and Great Ascension. Apart from the final Tribulation Transcending stage, which has not appeared for tens of millions of years, only our sect leader is at the Great Ascension stage, while the sect leaders of other forces are only at the Body Integration stage."

Shen Changlin pressed on, "What about Elder Ruan?"

Hearing this, Ruan Qing'an sighed softly, "I am just a mere Void Refinement cultivator. Even the elders of my sect are at this level."

Despite saying that, Shen Changlin dared not take it lightly in the slightest.

As Ruan Qing'an recounted his story, he finally gained a true understanding of the cultivation world, a vast and wonderful world!

Fearing that he might ask too many questions and make Ruan Qing'an lose patience, Shen Changlin dared to ask one last question before she closed her eyes: "Elder Ruan, what is the extraordinary phenomenon of heaven and earth that you mentioned, the worship of all saints?"

"The cultivation world has noticed the unusual activity in the mortal world, and we cultivators at a higher level can sense the emergence of geniuses."

Ruan Qing'an paused: "According to my senses, it should be you, but talent is only part of it. Opportunity and hard work are also essential. Even if you are truly exceptionally talented, you must not be arrogant."

Her leaden-gray eyes fell coldly on Shen Changlin.

"Countless geniuses in the cultivation world have perished along the way!"

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder Ruan!"

Shen Changlin quickly cupped his hands in thanks.

Immediately, Ruan Qing'an closed his eyes again, sat down at the table, seemingly adjusting his breathing, and Daoist aura emerged from his body, like mist.

Shen Changlin dared not bother him any further.

She was his savior and the one who led him onto the path of enlightenment.

After a moment of silence in the guest room, Ruan Qing'an suddenly said, "Someone's here, Shen Changlin. Go open the door and don't say anything."

"Yes, Elder Ruan."

Shen Changlin snapped out of his daze. He had just arrived at the guest room door when a knock sounded at the right moment. When he opened the door, the waiter was smiling awkwardly, and behind him were two other people.

One was a middle-aged man, and the other was a beautiful woman.

The waiter said, "Sir, they said they are here to see you."

Shen Changlin kept Ruan Qing'an's instructions in mind and didn't say much. After the middle-aged man tossed a piece of silver to the waiter, the waiter ran away overjoyed. Then they met each other's eyes.

The middle-aged man smiled kindly: "It seems you are the one. I am Han Chang, an elder of the Longevity Palace."

"Young friend, would you be willing to join my Palace of Longevity?"

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