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The Longevity Daoist's eyes were filled with shock, and the deep wrinkles on his face were smoothed out, his expression one of disbelief. Such a massive fluctuation of divine consciousness could only be possessed by someone at the Transformation stage.
Upon hearing the word "Entering the Transformation Stage," the surrounding crowd gasped in shock. To an Enlightenment Stage cultivator, an unknown sect like theirs would likely be annihilated with a mere flick of their wrist...
The Immortal Daoist looked solemn and turned to Li Sisui, asking in a low voice:
"Does any of my grandmaster's friends know Grandmaster Lingyun?"
Before Li Sisui could say anything, a clear, aloof voice slowly spread out from behind him:
"There's no need to speculate. I'm just visiting old friends and acquaintances. I'll be leaving soon, so please don't bother me. I hope you all take care."
Leng Rushuang's voice, like ripples on water, slowly spread out, each word like a divine decree, falling into the ears of everyone present. Li Sisui remained calm, already used to such things, but seeing the expression on Changsheng Daoren's face, he knew that Leng Rushuang's sudden voice had made him somewhat apprehensive.
Leng Rushuang's words were very clear. She first admitted her relationship with Li Sisui, and then warned the Luoyun Sect members not to bother her unless necessary, as it would be better for everyone.
The group of fellow disciples who had just been jeering and mocking Li Sisui were now completely silent. Their gazes towards Li Sisui had lost their previous contempt, replaced by wariness and evasiveness. Li Sisui couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. Indeed, no matter where you were, the principle of the strong ruling was an unshakeable truth. He somewhat enjoyed this feeling of borrowing the tiger's might, completely relaxing. He grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and said gloatingly:
"I wonder if there's anything else, Sect Master and fellow disciples?"
"That's all, that's all, I'll take my leave now!"
Everyone said in unison, and then, without the Immortal Daoist saying anything, they scattered. Seeing this, the Immortal Daoist's face turned pale, then red, and he turned away awkwardly, saying:
“Grandmaster Uncle, we have been so disrespectful to you this time. We hope you can explain yourself. Luoyun Sect is a small sect and we really don’t have any experience in this area. Thinking back to Grandmaster’s heroic figure, it was a thousand years ago. What do you think?”
"I will have them bring over the sect's treasured delicacies shortly for you to enjoy. I hope you will accept them. Also, have them clear out those two small caves to create a quiet place for you to stay. What do you think, Grandmaster Uncle?"
At this moment, Changsheng Daoren no longer maintained the demeanor of a sect leader and greeted Li Sisui with a smile. Li Sisui was unwilling to make things difficult for him any further, after all, this man was one of the few people in the sect, besides his senior brothers, who cared for him. He reached out and pulled Changsheng Daoren aside, saying:
"Sect Master, we can have delicacies, but let's skip the cleaning. My friend won't be staying for more than a few days, so there's no need for such a big fuss. She prefers peace and quiet, understand?"
Upon hearing this, the Immortal Daoist seemed to understand something, then suddenly realized something else and murmured:
“Even if you don’t need it, my grandmaster is a man who prefers peace and quiet. How could he tolerate these animals making noise? All of this was arranged by Jue Ming. By the time I found out, it was already almost done. At the time, I thought that raising so many pig demons would allow them to be used in medicine in a few years, and a large batch of pills could be made. After the pills were made, it wouldn’t be too late to clean this place up again. If I had known you would be back so soon, I definitely wouldn’t have let him do such a mess!”
As the conversation progressed, even the usually kind-faced Changsheng Daoist couldn't help but glare and puff out his beard, clearly quite angry. However, Li Sisui knew in his heart that without Leng Rushuang's presence, this sect leader probably wouldn't have even bothered with such polite words. But he saw through it but didn't say anything, instead offering words of comfort:
"It's alright, Sect Master, it's alright. Perhaps it's because I've been in peace and quiet for too long that I'm starting to crave some noise around me. This is fine too, there's no need to worry about it."
Changsheng Daoist repeatedly confirmed with Li Sisui, and Li Sisui repeatedly assured him. The two were entangled like this for a long time. After thinking it over, Changsheng Daoist realized that there was nothing wrong with it, and then he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Taking advantage of the moment when she shook hands with Li Sisui to say goodbye, she took out two green pills from her pocket, and with a sneaky look, she handed them to Li Sisui's palm without making a sound. After seeing him accept them knowingly, she showed a long-lost smile, and then said goodbye and left.
Li Sisui gazed at the slightly hunched back of the Immortal Daoist, and his heart was inexplicably touched. The warm pill in his hand was the Immortal Daoist's annual gift of the Longevity Pill, a miraculous pill used to prolong life, as the name suggests. However, its effects varied, fluctuating between a few days and several decades.
Although the Longevity Daoist did not have much attainment in cultivation, his alchemy skills were unparalleled. The Longevity Pill was named after him and has become quite famous in the vicinity of the sect in recent years. Apart from its weak and unstable effects, it has no other shortcomings. Otherwise, do you really think that the Falling Cloud Sect could have lasted for more than two thousand years with the remaining prestige of the Spirit Fortune Daoist?
If it weren't for the Longevity Pill of the Longevity Daoist, which still held some value in the eyes of other sects, allowing the Luoyun Sect to survive in the cracks through large annual tributes, even a small sect like Luoyun Sect would still have all the necessary organs. It's not that having the strongest cultivation guarantees eternal existence!
No matter how strong one's cultivation is, there will be a day when one has to face the tribulations of climbing the mountain. It is impossible to protect the sect forever. Even if one forcibly suppresses their cultivation, there will be a time when their lifespan is exhausted. At that time, even the strongest sect will inevitably fall into turmoil. Therefore, even the strongest sect, such as the number one sect of Fugu Mountain, tries its best not to offend anyone. This is the reason.
Judging from the past sect leaders of Luoyun Sect, the cultivation level of Changsheng Daoren was not remarkable, and he was even somewhat suspected of being unable to win over the masses. Even the management of the sect was too loose. However, with the help of the Longevity Pill, Changsheng Daoren created a win-win situation with the surrounding sects, which was the main reason why Luoyun Sect has lasted for more than two thousand years!
Without this Longevity Pill, how could Li Sisui, with his mere cultivation at the third level of the Divine Illumination Realm, have cultivated for over two thousand years? Normally, a cultivator at the Divine Illumination Realm has a lifespan of no more than six hundred years. By this calculation, the Longevity Daoist has treated Li Sisui quite well; not only well, but he has truly given him a second life!
What puzzled Li Sisui was that the Longevity Daoist could not possibly be unaware of the exclusion and cold treatment he received from his fellow disciples, yet he turned a blind eye to it. However, he also gave away the precious Longevity Pill unconditionally in private. This back and forth completely confused Li Sisui. He wondered what the Longevity Daoist was up to.
Li Sisui stared blankly at the green pill in his hand, filled with doubts. In his memory, every time the Immortal Daoist gave him an Immortal Pill, he would order him to take it immediately. Later, he got used to it and would take it immediately after receiving it. But now, the growing doubts in his heart made him hesitate. Something was definitely wrong. He was no longer the same person he used to be. He should wait and see.
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