Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation

Fortunately, both of them were already blood-exchange experts, and it was easy for them to not eat, drink, excrete, or sleep for three days and three nights.

However, just staying like this without being able to do anything was indeed a bit of a torment.

It wasn't until noon on the ninth day that figures appeared in the center of the Immortal Palace.

In addition to Ning Yutan and the eight other pre-determined Immortal Seedlings, there were also two reserve Immortal Seedlings.

One of the two was participating in the Immortal Ceremony for the first time, an eighteen-year-old who had achieved minor success in blood exchange, slightly inferior to the original standard of perfect blood exchange.

The other was a second-timer, twenty-seven years old, with great success in marrow cleansing.

In addition, the Emperor of the Immortal Bestowment Dynasty, the apex of the food chain, also appeared.

He was dressed in plain clothes, stripped of all decorations, and his hair was simply draped over his shoulders. If someone hadn't addressed him as Palace Lord, Li Ji'an wouldn't have seen any so-called kingly aura, let alone any majesty of someone in high position, not to mention any aura of the supreme ruler, mandated by heaven. Instead, his aging face was filled with anticipation and anxiety, just like an ordinary old farmer.

It was no wonder he was so expectant and anxious. After all, according to the oracle of the Immortal Master from the Immortal Ceremony ten years ago, if this session still wholeheartedly selected Immortal Seedlings for the Immortal Realm as before, he would be granted an elixir of longevity.

However, because two Immortal Seedlings who met the high standards were assassinated, he had no choice but to select two backup Immortal Seedlings to fill their places.

The quality was naturally inferior. He was not only worried that the elixir of longevity would be ruined, but also that the Immortal Master would be furious.

With a show to watch, time was no longer so unbearable. Li Ji'an carefully observed and sized up everyone in the hall, trying to extract as much information as possible.

Judging from Ning Yutan's small movements, which were much more dignified but still somewhat playful, the Immortal Seedlings had not been subjected to any coercive measures or control.

Judging from the Emperor's attitude towards them, he was quite respectful and ingratiating, seemingly feeling that these Immortal Seedlings might become Immortal Masters and return in the future.

In addition, the ominous sign of Ning Yutan had not yet appeared, which made Li Ji'an a little doubtful.

...

"Buzz~" A day later, with a sonic boom-like sound in the high sky, the Immortal Seedlings and the Emperor in the hall below instantly shuddered and prostrated themselves according to the prior training, their foreheads touching the ground, waiting respectfully.

At this time, the entire Immortal Seeking Palace, except for the opening of this core Immortal Hall, all other doors and windows were sealed with strips of paper, and no one was allowed to peek at the Immortal traces.

Only Li Ji'an and Ning Sujin in the side building's compartment were staring wide-eyed, quite surprised, at the unidentified flying object in the high sky that resembled a small boat.

"Flying boat?" The first thing that came to Li Ji'an's mind was the flying magical artifact in the Xianxia novels he had read before crossing over.

However, before he could think about it carefully, the scene in the high sky changed again.

The flying boat suddenly disappeared, and a fluttering figure hovered in the air.

He hurriedly followed the prior agreement with Ning Sujin, mobilized his Qi and blood to dissolve the fake death pill held under his tongue, and his whole body suddenly softened. The two of them slumped together, with only their eyeballs barely able to move.

Immediately afterwards, a stream of light flashed under the feet of the figure in the high sky, carrying the figure down, straight towards the round opening left specifically for the Immortal's descent above the Immortal Hall.

"Flying sword!" This time, Li Ji'an saw it very clearly. It was indeed a flying sword.

Similarly, the other party's face also came into view.

There was no immortal demeanor as he had expected, nor was there obvious evil or demonic nature. He was an ordinary middle-aged man, who at first glance was no different from ordinary martial artists in the mortal world. Only the look in his eyes as he surveyed the Immortal Seedlings and the Emperor below revealed a hint of indifference and arrogance.

After landing in the Immortal Hall, the flying sword under the Immortal Master's feet suddenly shrank and disappeared into his sleeve. The Immortal Master landed gracefully.

"Rise and answer," the Immortal Master said after landing, his tone calm and indifferent.

"I, Zhao Hongsheng, lead ten Immortal Seedlings to pay respects to the Immortal Master. May the Immortal Master's life be as long as the heavens and his blessings as vast as the sky!" The Emperor immediately took the lead in bowing three times and kowtowing nine times.

"These are the Immortal Seedlings of this session?" The Immortal Master swept his gaze directly over Ning Yutan and the other nine, expressionless.

"Reporting to the Immortal Master, these ten are indeed."

"Hmm? Blood exchange is not yet complete? Could you not find any better Immortal Seedlings?" Suddenly, the Immortal Master stared sharply at the reserve Immortal Seedling.

The Emperor's expression changed instantly upon hearing this, and sweat involuntarily oozed from his forehead.

"Immortal Master, please calm your anger, please calm your anger. Accidents did happen in this session. It's all the fault of those damned thieves. They intercepted and killed the Immortal Seedlings, which is really a heinous crime..."

"Humph! Mortal affairs are irrelevant to this deity. If you are incompetent, then replace you. This deity does not care who works for this deity or who receives the reward. This deity only looks at the results."

"Immortal Master, please forgive me, Immortal Master, please forgive me. Please give this humble one another chance. This humble one will certainly not make any more mistakes," the Emperor said, pale-faced, and immediately kowtowed frantically.

"If the quality declines again in the next session, you will not have the qualifications to see this deity," the Immortal Master snorted coldly.

"Thank you, Immortal Master, thank you, Immortal Master. This humble one will definitely do my best and will not disappoint the Immortal Master again..." The Emperor breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time felt a wave of disappointment. The elixir of longevity promised ten years ago was naturally hopeless.

The Immortal Master no longer looked at him, but raised his eyes to look at the ten Immortal Seedlings, his attitude much more amiable: "You have immortal qualities, and you should not fail the grace of heaven. Immediately follow this deity to the Immortal Realm. If you achieve success in cultivation in the future, you must not forget the kindness of today."

"We respectfully obey the Immortal Master's immortal decree!" Ning Yutan and the other nine responded in unison.

"Do not resist!" The Immortal Master nodded and waved his hand. The ten Immortal Seedlings rose into the air with him, slowly ascending into the high sky.

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After passing through the round opening above the main hall, the flying boat from before was released by the Immortal Master and grew in the wind, then received everyone into it.

Without the slightest hesitation, it turned into a stream of light and rushed straight towards the northern horizon...

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The next day at dawn,

The Immortal Hall, which had been heavily guarded in the previous days, returned to its former emptiness with the departure of the Immortal Master. Apart from a few eunuchs and palace maids on duty, there were no more armored guards.

"This is an Immortal!" Li Ji'an and Ning Sujin's drug effects began to slowly dissipate, and their faces could already move, allowing them to communicate.

However, at this moment, both of them were filled with complex thoughts and did not speak.

"Strictly speaking, it should be a cultivator!" Li Ji'an had a concept of the Immortals in this world in his heart.

He was very satisfied with this result.

There was no need to talk much about the path of the strange. Compared to the Immortal Realms of the Divine Path, the Primordial Era, etc., the starting point was too high, and the various unpredictable divine powers and immortal techniques were too mysterious and unreasonable. His secret of "returning to youth" was likely to be impossible to keep, and the risk was too high.

And this kind of mortal cultivation world, although it is also full of crises, but, between two evils, choose the lesser.

Be cautious and steady. As long as you don't die, and you accumulate life after life, there will always be a day when you become an Immortal.

"Sister Jin, has Yutan's ominous sign been eliminated?" Now the only doubt was this.

Ning Sujin came back to her senses from her contemplation, looked at Li Ji'an's face close to hers, and subconsciously wanted to move away.

However, her whole body was soft and weak, and only her face could move slightly.

She used all her strength, but not only did she not move away from Li Ji'an's face, but instead changed from face to face to mouth to mouth.

The four eyes met, and Ning Sujin was extremely ashamed and angry. She wanted to turn her face away, but she no longer had the strength.

Feeling the soft and warm red lips pressed against her mouth, Li Ji'an was also helpless. His whole body was pressed down by Ning Sujin, squeezed into the corner, and there was a wall behind his head, making it almost impossible to turn around.

"Can't you move a little?" Seeing that Li Ji'an didn't even take the initiative to turn his head, Ning Sujin said a little irritably.