Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Hearing Gu An's words, Li Lingtian didn't think too much and directly agreed.

Li Xuandao was very unhappy, and scolded Li Lingtian. As a result, Li Lingtian got angry and started to talk back.

Next came the lesson with a slap. Li Lingtian was picked up by Li Xuandao, hung over his leg, and his butt was spanked harshly.

This scene reminded Gu An of scenes from his childhood in his past life. The memories of his past life were hazy, as if they were distant recollections.

Gu An didn't expect Li Xuandao to have this side. He wondered whether Li Ya had been educated in this way when he was a child.

However, he could see that Li Lingtian's mother seemed very unusual, and Li Xuandao's words about his mother showed considerable helplessness.

Gu An looked at Li Lingtian's karma and peered into his past.

Soon, Gu An understood some information.

Li Lingtian's mother came from the ocean, with the surname Yang, from a great family. For her, Li Xuandao had deposed the former queen and made her the new queen. He also decided to cultivate Li Lingtian as the crown prince.

After peering into Li Lingtian's past, Gu An sighed to himself.

Having a strong background as a mother indeed allowed for recklessness.

However, Li Lingtian's life grid was also extraordinary. He was born overseas, and during his birth, there were thunderstorms that attracted the protection of great cultivators in the family.

After his birth, Li Xuandao officially married Empress Yang, and the Yang family even dispatched special guards to protect Li Lingtian's growth.

Currently, there were already two Mahayana cultivators guarding from afar.

Previously, Mahayana cultivators were rare, but now they continuously flowed into the Immortal Cultivation World of the Three Dynasties.

Perhaps the Yang family also saw the potential of this continent and made an advance bet, with Li Xuandao, who was about to unify the Three Dynasties, being a good candidate.

Li Lingtian was indeed extraordinary. No matter how much Li Xuandao hit him, he didn't cry. Instead, he stubbornly glared at Li Xuandao.

This boy was simply a little demon king, and in the future, Li Xuandao and Li Ya would probably suffer.

"Uncle, that's enough. The child can be taught slowly in the future. Right now, he didn't actually do anything wrong; it was just his way of speaking. I didn't feel offended." Gu An spoke up, giving Li Xuandao a way out.

After hearing this, Li Xuandao looked embarrassed. He looked at Gu An and said, "This boy is naturally strong and has a small mind. It's better not to let him compete with your disciple, lest he really remembers it."

Li Lingtian climbed down from his father's leg and hid beside Gu An, grabbing Gu An's arm and sticking his tongue out at Li Xuandao.

Gu An could feel Li Lingtian's strength. This boy was only eight years old, yet it seemed he could easily crush a stone.

"It's okay. My disciple is also very strong." Gu An said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Li Xuandao could only shake his head and not persuade further.

He thought that in this world, only An Hao could be compared to his youngest son. Even Lv Xian was not as talented as Li Lingtian.

After that, Li Xuandao changed the topic to talk about Sword Venerable Fudao.

At the mention of this topic, Gu An became excited and discussed it eagerly with him.

Li Xuandao thought he was also an admirer of Sword Venerable Fudao, which was quite normal. Even he, the Emperor of Taicang, felt his blood surge upon hearing about Sword Venerable Fudao's deeds, much less ordinary cultivators with low cultivation levels?

After chatting for an ancient hour, Li Xuandao left with Li Lingtian.

Before leaving, Li Lingtian waved at Gu An and said, "Senior Brother Gu, don't let Yang Jian forget this matter. When I grow up, I will come to duel with him." Find your next read at m_v l|e-NovelBin.net

Gu An nodded with a smile, secretly looking forward to Li Lingtian's defeat.

In terms of ultimate life span, Yang Jian's was higher. In terms of age, Yang Jian was older. And in terms of teachers, could Li Lingtian find a master like the Carefree Primordial Immortal?

Given that Li Xuandao treated him well, he would properly guide Li Lingtian to prevent him from straying onto the wrong path.

After collecting the medicinal herbs, Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Saint to leave.

After traveling a hundred miles away from Tianya Valley, the Blood Prison Great Saint said, "Master, that boy's qi-blood is not simple."

He could tell at a glance that Li Lingtian's bones were extraordinary and his qi fortune was special.

"Indeed, not simple. But do you think he can compare to Jian'er?" Gu An asked casually.

"Definitely not. There is no one more monstrous than that boy!"

Mentioning Yang Jian, the Blood Prison Great Saint sighed deeply.

He watched Yang Jian transcend the mundane, which made him revere Gu An even more.

It was Gu An who discovered Yang Jian. Otherwise, Yang Jian might have been as mediocre as other disciples in the valley for a lifetime.

"The cultivation technique I taught you must be diligently practiced. A thousand years later, this world might be a completely different place. Even if Mahayana remains powerful, its status will surely be lower than now."

"Master, rest assured, I will not disgrace you."

"It's not about disgracing me. You cultivate for yourself."

"Hehe, I plan to follow you for life."

"You, ox-head, are you planning on sticking with me?"

"I hope Master will show mercy!"

...

The collapse of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm caused greater turmoil over the ocean. When Gu An went to Immortal Seeking Island, many people were discussing it.

At the private gathering of Sage Tang Hai that he attended, those cultivators were also amazed by Sword Venerable Fudao's strength.

After this battle, the name of Sword Venerable Fudao spread across the sea, gaining wider fame than on the continent.

The turmoil at sea didn't affect the continent. The Star Sea Congregations and the surrounding major forces did not dare touch the continent where Sword Venerable Fudao resided. Instead, many cultivators rushed to the continent seeking opportunities.

In this context, the continent welcomed peace.

Gu An's life also became more stable. He focused on planting medicinal herbs, waiting for the Outer World Cave to yield a harvest.

During the waiting period, he continuously expanded the cave, planting more medicinal herbs.

Nowadays, he could move the Outer World Cave, so he felt more secure in planting.

Tianqing and Tian Bai helped Tian Yao'er with many affairs, and there had been no incidents in the Outer World Cave and Nianchu Cave.

In the blink of an eye.

Time flew by.

Ten years passed.

This year, Xiaochuan released his Primordial Reincarnation Skill, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. His ultimate lifespan reached two hundred and eighty-six years, far less than Ye Lan's. This was related to his attitude towards cultivation; he was not as diligent as Ye Lan.

No matter what, Xiaochuan could at least live another hundred years.

After releasing his cultivation level, Xiaochuan bade farewell to Gu An. He planned to return to his hometown and experience the life of an ordinary person again. If possible, he would have children.

Although Gu An did not see him off, he protected Xiaochuan along the way with his divine sense, fearing any mishap.

Half a month later, when Xiaochuan returned to his hometown, Gu An temporarily shifted his attention away from him.

In the middle of summer, the Third Medicine Valley welcomed visitors.

Gu An personally greeted them, and saw a man and woman walking from the valley entrance.

[Yang Ni (Divinity Transformation Stage Fifth Level): 318/1200/1360]

[Li Lingtian (Foundation Establishment Realm Ninth Layer): 18/350/8999]

Gu An's gaze fell on Yang Ni. She was Li Ya's mother's younger sister. When the Ephemera Sect caused trouble back then, she was involved. After protecting Gu An for a while, she left.

Over the years, Gu An would occasionally catch glimpses of her with his divine sense. She wandered all over, cultivating in various places. She occasionally encountered trouble, but on the whole lived fairly well.

Yang Ni was dressed in red, with a treasure sword at her waist. Her face was still as delicate. She seemed a bit dazed seeing Gu An from afar.

The boy she once needed to protect had now become a Core Formation Realm cultivator, and his appearance had also greatly changed.

Following Yang Ni, Li Lingtian glanced around, seemingly looking for someone.

The eighteen-year-old Li Lingtian wore white clothes with gold patterns and a Golden Dragon Pearl Crown on his head. He had an elegant demeanor. Honestly, Gu An thought he was more handsome than Li Ya.

The arrival of these two attracted many disciples' attention, but seeing Gu An personally step up to greet them, they did not approach.

"Yang Ni, long time no see." Gu An said with a smile as he approached the two.

Yang Ni eyed Gu An and said, "It's been years, you boy. Your aura has changed greatly; you finally look like a cultivator."

Gu An smiled and said, "Not too bad."

He looked at Li Lingtian, pretended to hesitate, and asked, "You are?"

Li Lingtian also eyed Gu An, then laughed and said, "Senior Brother Gu, it's me, Li Lingtian! I have come to fulfill my appointment!"

After saying this, his gaze drifted into the distance, searching for Yang Jian.

Gu An shook his head and chuckled, then invited Yang Ni and Li Lingtian to sit down and chat. However, Li Lingtian insisted on a duel first.

Gu An had no choice but to call Yang Jian, then he took them out of the valley to find a secluded place for the duel.

Li Lingtian thought Gu An was worried about losing face, so he did not refuse.

Along the way, Li Lingtian kept staring at Yang Jian with eager eyes, making Yang Jian uncomfortable.

Ten years had passed, and Yang Jian's cultivation level had reached the Eighth Layer of the Core Formation Realm, his apparent cultivation level brought up to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Gu An walked in front, chatting with Yang Ni, catching up on old times.

She had many things to say upon seeing Gu An again.

She didn't come with Li Lingtian. Li Lingtian had insisted on coming when he overheard Li Xuandao arrange for her to come to the Supreme Sect.

"Empress Yang also has the surname Yang, I wonder..." Gu An suddenly asked.

Yang Ni glared at him and said, "Don't ask. We can't compare to the Empress's Yang family."

Clearly, although they shared the same surname, they were not related.

Li Ya's mother, Ms. Yang, was the woman Li Xuandao once loved most. He even gave her the Heavenly Residence Sword.

Now Li Lingtian's mother also had the surname Yang, making Gu An speculate a lot.

Could it be that Li Xuandao was drawn to Empress Yang because of her last name rather than her background?

"By the way, that boy Li Lingtian has no sense of control. If he hurts your disciple, don't mind. Don't worry, I will be watching carefully and intervene promptly to prevent serious injury." Yang Ni reminded.

Gu An smiled and said, "It's fine. They are both in the Foundation Establishment Realm. It's normal to get hurt during a duel."

If Li Lingtian was about to be beaten to death, he would also intervene!

Behind them, Li Lingtian looked at Yang Jian and finally spoke, "You are called Yang Jian? Why this name?"

Yang Jian replied, "Because I liked reading Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West when I was young."

"Coincidentally, I also like it. But I prefer Sun Wukong. Is it Yang Jian versus Sun Wukong today? I just don't know if you are the real Yang Jian." Li Lingtian said with a grin.

Yang Jian glanced at him and said, "I also like Sun Wukong. Whether I'm the real Yang Jian, this fake Sun Wukong will soon know."