Longevity Chronicles

Although Bai Yin Immortal spoke in a light and casual manner, her words appearing utterly normal,

Tao Qian keenly felt that what the immortal meant by "accompany" was not as simple as it sounded at face value.

For when Tao Qian inquired about the details, the immortal merely shook her head, saying it was merely accompanying her for twenty-four hours, without much danger.

Although he was somewhat uneasy at heart, Tao Qian, after careful consideration, nodded his head in agreement.

This simple exchange gave rise to another reflection for Tao Qian: the pursuit of cultivation truly required constant sacrifices, but it was a worthwhile trade to safely observe Uncle Qin Jiao's life.

After agreeing, Tao Qian stood in front of the Spiritual Tablet and curiously asked, "Aunt, what exactly will you do?"

He didn't sever his own arm, but this address of "Aunt" was not at all incorrect.

Theoretically, Tao Qian could call any of the female fairies within the Spirit Treasure Mountain Gate in such a manner.

"Stand with your back to me, and do not panic."

"It might hurt a little, bear with it."

Bai Yin didn't elaborate further; merely pouring out the second sentence forced Tao Qian to consider.

However, hardly had he turned to face the Spiritual Tablet when suddenly a burst of fragrance came from behind.

A sudden pain at the nape of his neck, Tao Qian first felt a pair of cold, soft lips on his skin, followed by two venomous fangs slowly piercing his body.

The corner of his eye caught a glimpse of Bai Yin Immortal's head, buried against his neck; evidently, it was she who had bitten him.

What was eerie was that the venomous fangs didn't target his body, but his Soul.

A "Record" burst forth within his mind:

"Suffering from the venom of an Alien Species snake... Soul paralysis, exemption possible!"

"Do not exempt"

Tao Qian instantly rejected the help of his own Abnormal Soul.

What a joke?

He, Tao Da, the Great Master, had paid a price for his own rare snake venom; it couldn't be squandered so.

At the same moment, Bai Yin Immortal's head slowly lifted from his neck.

Before leaving, she leaned into his ear and whispered, "You may proceed now."

With that instruction, Tao Qian's palm immediately reached out, touching the surface of the Spiritual Tablet.

A familiar scene unfolded once more, as the remnant soul phantom left by Uncle Qin Jiao immediately surged towards him.

Despite the aid of Bai Yin Immortal's snake venom, Tao Qian still shivered violently, only then completely exempting himself from any negative effects.

He then began to comprehend the life of the uncle who once brought an ordinary person from the Mortal World to the heights of Dragon Court, a true Talent.

In the initial phase, Tao Qian hastened as usual.

But soon, when it reached Qin Jiao's Foundation Establishment phase, of great importance to his own Dao Path, he could not bear to speed up.

Several hours passed before he could barely move on.

But still, Tao Qian couldn't hasten, he scrutinised even more meticulously instead.

Compared to Masters like Wan Mo and Uncle Five Coins, Uncle Qin Jiao's life was closer to the Mortal World, which Tao Qian found even more fascinating.

Especially when Tao Qian saw that the "Bright Lord" chosen by Uncle Qin Jiao to contest the world was actually a beggar, his interest intensified immediately.

The following scenes, complicated and intriguing experiences and processes, completely immersed Tao Qian.

Unconsciously, time began to swiftly pass by, and before long, it would approach the end of the two-day deadline.

On a withered tree by the cliff, lying lazily with her hand propping up her chin, Bai Yin Immortal observed Tao Qian from afar.

She asked and answered herself:

"Should I remind him?"

"I don't really want to. He's such an interesting kid, it would be nice to bring him back to the Secret Realm."

"But it doesn't seem quite right. He's Duobao's disciple, and carries Yunhua's strong scent. If I act on my whims, these two would certainly trouble me, and Yunhua, I can't defeat. Duobao would be even more annoying, bound to calculate against me."

"Forget it, his Cultivation is still so low, I might squash him with a turn in my sleep. Not good, not good."

As Bai Yin murmured to herself and was about to wake Tao Qian,

something caught her attention, and those icy snake eyes snapped back to look.

Despite Tao Qian's back facing her, she still saw his complexion rapidly changing.

Starting with curiosity, and then as if he had seen some incredible scene, horror appeared on his face.

Soon after, a sense of relief as if a question in his heart resolved.

Cycling through these complex expressions.

However, what Bai Yin Immortal saw was a different scene altogether.

What she focused on was the change in Tao Qian's vital energy.

Staring at Tao Qian with her snake eyes, it wasn't clear what she discerned, but Bai Yin heaved another sigh.

Biting her lip slightly, she expressed her frustration:

"Why choose such a complicated and troublesome path?"

"I might lose out on the deal, and if he ever calls me out to fight, it would be troublesome. I hate going out the most."

"But I can't refuse; Bai Yin is a snake with credibility."

As Bai Yin Immortal grappled with her conflicted thoughts,

Tao Qian, who had been standing in front of the Spiritual Tablet for more than a day, suddenly came to.

Perhaps it was because the life of the tablet's owner, Uncle Qin Jiao, was so lengthily and tumultuously recorded,

even as a bystander, Tao Qian felt a tinge of world-weariness upon finishing his viewing.

And yet, there was a complexity of other emotions.

Although he was now awake, Tao Qian's mind was still digesting the lingering aftermath.

Not giving him much time to immerse in solitude, Bai Yin Immortal's icy voice once again transmitted over:

"You have ten breaths left; if you don't leave the island, you won't be able to anymore."

With this reminder, Tao Qian looked around.

Sure enough, he saw the entire Spiritual Tablet Island becoming dim, murky fogs growing rapidly, shrouding each and every pitch-black Spiritual Tablet within.