The Transmigrator's Cultivation Arc 18: Lu Jian Peak's Affairs | Chapter 347: Back to Life

Arc 18: Lu Jian Peak's Affairs | Chapter 347: Back to Life

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun carefully looked at Yun Lie, then carefully looked at Xu Ziqing. His trembling hands gently touched Yun Lie’s eyebrows and eyes, and then slowly patted Xu Ziqing’s shoulder. Finally, a relieved smile appeared on his face as he spoke kindly, “Yun’er… Ziqing, I knew, I knew both of you were still alive.”

Yun Lie’s expression s.h.i.+fted slightly.

Xu Ziqing, on the other hand, couldn’t hold back his tears.

Over the years, ever since Yun Lie had been seriously injured, reduced to only his primordial spirit, Xu Ziqing had borne many burdens.

At that time, he couldn’t return to the sect, worried that the power of the Jile Peak would be too overwhelming and that he wouldn’t be able to protect his s.h.i.+xiong. He also couldn’t inform their s.h.i.+zun, fearing that their s.h.i.+zun’s sorrow for his s.h.i.+xiong would attract powerful enemies. So, he had no choice but to flee with his s.h.i.+xiong to a Small World, and they were gone for many years.

Fortunately, everything had gone smoothly, and after his s.h.i.+xiong’s return, he was able to form his divine soul.

However, after forming the Nascent Soul, every cultivator needs many years to stabilize their realm. s.h.i.+xiong, out of grat.i.tude for his birth parents, had secluded himself after forming the Divine Soul to gradually refine his cultivation in the Yun Family Manor. He couldn’t leave easily, as one wrong move could cause his cultivation realm to fall. And while Xu Ziqing’s cultivation had increased significantly, reaching the mid-Golden Core stage, he was still not considered a top-tier expert. As a result, neither of them could return to the Great World to inform their s.h.i.+zun.

If they had sent news and been discovered by their enemies upon returning, revealing their whereabouts in the Hengwu Small World, the Yun Family Manor would likely have been obliterated by powerful cultivators!

Moreover, their enemies, believing them dead, wouldn’t dare to make a fuss within the sect and likely wouldn’t trouble the Xiaozhu Peak. They wouldn’t want to attract attention. But if the two of them had reported back and left again, and the enemies, in their fury, had struck ruthlessly… how could their s.h.i.+zun, junior sisters, and junior brothers at Xiaozhu Peak withstand it? After careful consideration, the two could only choose not to reveal themselves, waiting until their cultivation was stable and their worldly ties were resolved before returning to the sect.

Now, Yun Lie’s realm had stabilized, and he had become a powerful Nascent Soul Laozu. His status in the sect had naturally risen greatly.

At his age, having achieved such cultivation, the sect master would surely regard him even more highly—there’s a world of difference between a promising Golden Core cultivator and a fully formed Nascent Soul ancestor!

At this point, Yun Lie was already capable of protecting their s.h.i.+zun.

However, neither of them ever expected that upon their return, they would find their s.h.i.+zun in such a state…

With their insight, how could they not see?

Their s.h.i.+zun had clearly worried far too much about them, depleting his energy and vitality until his life force was on the verge of extinguis.h.i.+ng. If they had returned just three to five years later, their s.h.i.+zun would have become even more withered, eventually leading to his death.

The three of them, s.h.i.+zun and disciples, remained silent for a long time.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun seemed to have regained some spirit, as if his life force had become more active. He wiped the moisture from the corners of his eyes and suddenly smiled, saying, “Yun’er, Ziqing, you must have endured many hards.h.i.+ps… Would you tell me about it?”

Yun Lie nodded slightly.

Xu Ziqing then began, “It wasn’t really that much suffering, but back then, s.h.i.+xiong did encounter danger…” He then recounted how he and his s.h.i.+xiong had gone on a mission and, upon their return, were ambushed by the Jile Peak Laozu, forcing s.h.i.+xiong’s primordial spirit to be reborn in a Small World. He explained how they spent years cultivating in seclusion, including the rebirth of s.h.i.+xiong’s parents, their breakthroughs in cultivation, and everything that had transpired.

This telling took more than two hours.

As Qiu He s.h.i.+zun listened, his expression changed multiple times—anger, sorrow, calmness, joy, and comfort—all of these emotions were sincerely displayed. After Xu Ziqing finished speaking, he let out a long sigh. “So, Yun’er has already formed his Nascent Soul, and Ziqing has reached the mid-Golden Core stage?” He smiled with relief. “Over these years, the two of you have indeed faced many dangers, but fortunately, you have also been blessed. Compared to other cultivators of your age, you are far stronger. In this way, perhaps the dangers were also a form of opportunity.”

Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie both responded, “Yes, we understand, s.h.i.+zun.”

Seeing his two disciples, Qiu He s.h.i.+zun sighed, “It’s just a shame that Ziqing formed his Golden Core while in the Small World and didn’t get to appear on the Tianlong Ranking. I wonder if you would have earned a spot?” After saying that, he chuckled.

It was already rare enough for his eldest disciple to break into the top five of the Tianlong Ranking. His second disciple, with his calm and steady temperament, might not necessarily make it onto the ranking. However, since he had acc.u.mulated enough power for the purple cloud phenomenon, his foundations were surely solid. Even if he didn’t make it on the ranking for now, it didn’t matter much.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziqing felt slightly embarra.s.sed.

For one to earn a spot on the Tianlong Ranking, only their aura needed to be captured for a t.i.tle to automatically generate. In truth, he… should also be someone listed on the Tianlong Ranking. But he wasn’t sure what his exact position was.

When he formed his Golden Core, Xu Ziqing had a premonition. Mysteriously, a t.i.tle had entered his Zifu.

He immediately understood that this t.i.tle was closely related to him, recognized by the Heavenly Dao, and should be a t.i.tle on the Tianlong Ranking. And the t.i.tle was… “Master of Ten Thousand Woods.”

However, this t.i.tle was overly domineering. If it appeared on the Tianlong Ranking, it would attract too much attention, which would be a disadvantage to him.

Fortunately, he was in a Small World and didn’t have to go through the ranking. By the time he returned, he had already pa.s.sed a hundred years of age, so he didn’t have to appear too arrogant.

Now that his s.h.i.+zun brought it up, Xu Ziqing found it hard to speak.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun noticed the two still kneeling before him and quickly pulled them up, his gaze warm. Ever since these two disciples had become his, they had never really relied on him as their s.h.i.+zun, which made him feel somewhat embarra.s.sed. But the filial piety of these two, along with his deep affection for them, was undeniably genuine. He had long regarded Yun’er as his own child, and no one could compare to the care and attention he gave him. As for Ziqing, though he had been with him for a shorter time, he not only relieved Yun’er of many worries but was also gentle, respectful, and extremely talented, making Qiu He deeply fond of him as well.

When he had exited seclusion and heard of their deaths, his heart was shaken, and no matter how much evidence he saw, he refused to believe it. Even so, after finally breaking through to the mid-Golden Core stage during seclusion, his realm collapsed once more… Had his foundation not been solid, he would have fallen back to the Core Formation stage, and even his Golden Core would have disintegrated.

In the end, though he managed to maintain his cultivation, over the years, despair slowly set in. The pain of losing his disciples grew heavier each day. Though his third disciple was also very filial, and his many female disciples diligently cultivated and reached the Foundation Establishment stage, striving to bring him honor and comfort… deep down, though he understood this, his life force still weakened day by day. He had only a few years left before returning to the heavens and earth.

However, Qiu He wasn’t clinging to life. With his talents, even forming his Golden Core had been a near-impossible feat, yet he had succeeded. Though his own cultivation wasn’t high, his first two disciples were both extraordinarily gifted—one had even become a Nascent Soul Laozu. Given his second disciple’s talent and age, forming a Nascent Soul in the future would also likely be within reach. His remaining disciples were under the protection of their s.h.i.+xiong, and their resources would never run out. They would fare hundreds of times better than he, their s.h.i.+zun. So now, even if he were to die immediately, what regrets could he have?

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun was naturally kind-hearted and now even more open-minded. Having long accepted the impermanence of life and death, he no longer cared about such matters.

Xu Ziqing cultivated the Dao of Life and Death Reincarnation, and with just a glance, he could clearly see through his s.h.i.+zun’s current state of mind—this made him worry.

Cultivators fight against heaven to extend their lifespans, while only those in the Buddhist path are unafraid of death. But now, it seemed his s.h.i.+zun had lost the desire to continue cultivating—had he already developed a will to die?

Xu Ziqing’s breath hitched. With a flip of his palm, he produced a rare, vibrant green herb.

It was shaped like a tiger, br.i.m.m.i.n.g with spiritual energy, and full of vitality, as if it contained a radiant glow. This was none other than the miraculous Rou Baigu, an extraordinary herb with unmatched healing properties!

Although Xu Ziqing had cultivated it as a secondary wood element, fully maturing the herb was not an easy task.

When forming his Golden Core, the laws of heaven and earth descended, causing the seeds to mature, granting him three plants.

Later, Xu Ziqing extracted some of its sap to refine medicine, extending the lifespan of mortals. The one he now held in his hand was from that very stock.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun’s life force had not completely faded, and while Xu Ziqing had other ancient medicinal herbs that could help in slow recovery, he deemed it too risky to wait any longer. Even if using Rou Baigu now was somewhat extravagant, Xu Ziqing felt it was worth it. Delaying too long might lead to unforeseen consequences. Besides, Rou Baigu could bring the dead back to life, its vitality far exceeding that of any other spiritual herb. Resolving this quickly, allowing his s.h.i.+zun to remove any hidden dangers and resume cultivation, was the proper course. As for the remaining two plants, Xu Ziqing had carefully stored them for any life-threatening emergencies in the future.

Thinking this, Xu Ziqing presented the Rou Baigu with both hands, saying, “s.h.i.+zun has worried so much for us disciples. Please take this herb, so we can put our hearts at ease.”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun was momentarily stunned. Though his cultivation level was modest, his knowledge was vast, and with a glance, he could tell this was a rare and priceless treasure. He immediately shook his head. “My time is short; there’s no need to waste this. The two of you are still young and talented. Save this for when it can truly benefit you in the future.”

Xu Ziqing’s heart ached, and he said, “I still have two more… Please, s.h.i.+zun, don’t refuse.”

But Qiu He s.h.i.+zun still shook his head. Who would ever think they had too much of such a rare herb? Even if he had thirty plants instead of three, it would still never feel like enough. He was on the brink of returning to the heavens and earth; why should he take up his disciples’ resources?

Xu Ziqing became anxious, repeatedly trying to persuade him, but Qiu He s.h.i.+zun refused to listen.

At that moment, Yun Lie’s figure blurred as he appeared behind Qiu He s.h.i.+zun.

Before Qiu He s.h.i.+zun could react, he found himself immobilized.

Xu Ziqing, too, was momentarily stunned.

Yun Lie calmly said, “Give me the herb.”

Suddenly understanding, Xu Ziqing smiled and said, “Yes, s.h.i.+xiong.” With that, he handed the herb to Yun Lie. Xu Ziqing had been too focused on not disobeying his s.h.i.+zun and had tried to convince him through words. However, his s.h.i.+xiong was much more straightforward.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun was truly at a loss for whether to laugh or cry. He didn’t know if he should be pleased with his disciples’ filial piety or sigh at how stubborn his eldest disciple could be.

Before long, Yun Lie directly placed the Rou Baigu into Qiu He s.h.i.+zun’s mouth. As soon as it entered, it dissolved instantly, turning into a clear stream that flowed down his throat.

Immediately, Qiu He s.h.i.+zun felt a surge of immense vitality rus.h.i.+ng to his Zifu. Numerous hidden injuries within his meridians were healed, his internal organs were nourished, and his true essence within his dantian became more vigorous. His dust-covered Golden Core once again radiated brilliance. He could feel his vitality rising rapidly, replenis.h.i.+ng all that had been consumed by worry! At the same time, his lifespan returned to normal, with more than two hundred years still ahead of him. This miraculous herb was truly extraordinary!

When Qiu He s.h.i.+zun opened his eyes again, he realized he could move. Upon inspecting himself, he found that the signs of old age had completely vanished. Even his appearance seemed much younger now.

Translator: Lynn

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