A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu’s Rebirth as the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor - Chapter 249

Chapter 245 Go and walk your own path

“I already have three sword attendants by my side, and you should have investigated their identities and be quite familiar with them,”

Han Li said.

Zi Ling nodded:

“Senior Gan, Senior Yuan Yao, and… Yan Li!”

Each of them, though not as beautiful as her, was still a rare beauty.

Yuan Yao’s beauty, compared to hers, was even more unique, each with its own charm.

Her advantage… was very small.

“Then you should know their cultivation levels, right?”

“One is at the Nascent Soul stage, and two are at the late Core Formation stage.”

Zi Ling nodded again.

This was the information she had gathered through the Miaoyin Sect.

And thinking of the three women’s cultivation levels, she felt a chill and became nervous.

In terms of cultivation, her disadvantage was too great.

But what Wang Ning didn’t know was that Yuan Yao’s cultivation level was being concealed from the outside world. It wasn’t at the late Core Formation stage at all, but at the Nascent Soul stage.

After all, she was too young. A

Nascent Soul stage cultivator who was less than two hundred years old.

She was practically a carbon copy of Ling Xiaofeng and his wife and Wen Liudao.

Exposing him too early might attract malicious attention.

Therefore, he always pretended to be a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, or simply didn’t show his face.

Through this brief exchange, Han Li confirmed one thing: Zi Ling hadn’t revealed his information to the outside world, not even to her birth mother, Sect Master Wang. Otherwise, his information would likely have fallen into the hands of the higher-ups of the Reverse Star Alliance, and he would have been embroiled in trouble long ago.

In this light, this woman was reliable this time.

“Actually, besides the three of them, I also have a late-stage Foundation Establishment maidservant by my side.”

Only late-stage Foundation Establishment?

The girl blinked, secretly relieved.

But Han Li then added:

“She possesses the Jade Phoenix Marrow Physique.”

Zi Ling, with her extensive reading, naturally knew what the Jade Phoenix Marrow Physique was. Therefore, her beautiful smile immediately froze, and she appeared somewhat embarrassed.

“Miss Ziling, you really don’t need to wrong yourself like this. I know your ambition, but with your talent and potential, you don’t need to stay by my side as a caged bird.”

Han Li’s words were a way of giving the woman a way out.

He already had enough women around him.

Yuan Yao, Yan Li, Gan Rushuang, and Mei Ning were all rare beauties.

Losing Ziling wouldn’t make a difference.

He didn’t need to create a “strongman label” to highlight his strength.

“Senior, I, I…”

The girl’s already pale face turned even paler.

In her haste, she didn’t know how to organize her thoughts.

“Miss, you are also involved with the Miaoyin Sect. Have you thought about the situation your mother and sect will face?”

Han Li said softly.

Ziling’s fingers tightened, her mind in turmoil, and she became increasingly at a loss.

She had thought that as long as she sincerely apologized, adopted the proper attitude of someone asking for a favor, and genuinely offered her the heartfelt gratitude of a servant to repay the favor, this senior would consider it carefully and accept her.

After all, her cultivation was already at the mid-stage of Core Formation, so there was no need for much worry. The other party only needed to provide her with some protection and cultivation resources in return for her body and soul; it was a mutually beneficial arrangement, and she had no reason to refuse such a good deal.

But she never expected that the person before her would decisively refuse.

How could this be?

This was completely different from what she had anticipated.

At this moment, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness, her knuckles unconsciously clenching until they turned white, some of her nails digging into her palms.

“Miss Ziling, before this, have you ever truly asked yourself from the bottom of your heart what your dreams and pursuits are?”

“True dreams and pursuits?”

No one had ever asked her this.

Not even her mother.

“It seems to be… to make the Miaoyin Sect stronger, so that it doesn’t decline in our hands?”

the girl murmured.

“Really?”

Han Li touched his storage bag and took out some items.

The girl lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment before shaking her head in denial:

“No, that’s not my purpose in cultivating immortality. It’s just the persistence of my mother and the seniors of the Miaoyin Sect…”

“Then what is your persistence? What kind of life do you really want?”

Han Li set up a tea table, tossed out two futons, and gestured for her to sit down so they could talk slowly.

He brewed tea and poured it for her.

The whole process was calm and peaceful.

Because he already had arrangements for Zi Ling.

“Replying to Senior, the life I yearn for is one where I am not bullied by male cultivators, not looked down upon by others, standing upright in the world, and living a carefree and immortal life.”

What she pursued was always longevity and freedom.

And also, to catch up with the person in front of her.

The first time she was rescued, she was too young and too self-centered.

The second time she asked for help, she was even more pathetic.

Now, being rescued again, how could she not have any feelings?

“The path to immortality, a carefree and unrestrained life? A very nice dream, and also my pursuit. However, to achieve this, one must possess profound cultivation and formidable strength.”

Han Li blew on his teacup, then countered,

“So, young lady, you want to be my maidservant, actually for the resources around me?”

“This…”

Zi Ling couldn’t deny this.

If he could nurture Yuan Yaoyanli, there was no reason he couldn’t provide even more resources to cultivate her.

Han Li nodded:

“I understand.”

He was somewhat enlightened.

How had he, a mere cultivator needing the protection of a Core Formation expert, suddenly become a powerful figure whom even Core Formation cultivators had to fawn over? Even a seemingly lowly maidservant’s position had become a coveted prize.

His maidservants could use his status to secure their own positions,

leverage his prestige to act like foxes borrowing the tiger’s might,

and use his connections to gain an advantage.

Just look at Mei Ning, who had advanced from the early Foundation Establishment stage to the Pseudo-Core Formation stage in such a short time.

Furthermore, they could use his body for dual cultivation. A mid-Core Formation cultivator and a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator would undoubtedly benefit more from dual cultivation.

And by his side, they would always have the opportunity to learn the secrets of the “Charming Maiden’s Pure Yin Body.” The

benefits of being his maidservant were unimaginable.

Zi Ling, on the other hand, gave very little.

All the benefits went to this young girl.

He, meanwhile, became a tool, barely getting enough to eat.

This was realistic, and very much Zi Ling’s.

“If you want resources from me, such as cultivation supplies, you can obtain them by working for me. If you want handy treasures, you can purchase them from me using the resources of the Myriad Sounds Sect. If you want guidance from a Nascent Soul cultivator to avoid detours, you can also strive for it through contributions. Furthermore, if you want the protection of a master to safeguard you and allow you to focus on your cultivation in peace, you can obtain these in other ways as well; you don’t necessarily have to become my maid.”

“Senior, isn’t this too troublesome?”

“Does fellow Daoist intend to gain without effort?”

Zi Ling wanted to get on board, not necessarily by offering something of equal value in exchange, but please don’t always think of using “the cheapest beauty and body” and “the most easily corrupted so-called sincerity” as bargaining chips.

“Senior, this junior didn’t mean that.”

The girl was full of grievances.

She really didn’t mean that.

“Senior, what do I need to give up to obtain the above resources?”

With her spirits crushed, the girl was now very dejected.

She could no longer be playful.

“Join my Xuantian Sect with a new identity, serve as a Core Formation stage guest elder, and do what you can to prove your worth.”

“If you ascend in the future, it will be a good deed for both of us; if you fail to ascend, it

will simply be that I misjudged you.” A person’s mindset changes with various experiences.

He hopes this woman can continue to strive and grow. He’s petty.

He can’t tolerate any flaws.

With gratitude like Yuan Yao and Yanli, he can talk about the future and seek repayment, because the foundation of trust remains.

But with Zi Ling, he can only talk about the present and reality, needing to change his approach to her. It’s best to treat her like a businessman.

This girl isn’t suitable as a bedmate.

Admittedly,

this girl’s future is promising.

Once she ascends to the Demon Realm, she will surely rise to prominence.

Reaching the Integration stage is only a matter of time.

If fate allows, and they meet again in the Demon Realm, he might even need to rely on her as a guide to facilitate his journey to the Bitter Spirit Island in the Demon Source Sea. This would also make it easier for him to collect special high-grade demonic gold near Blue Waterfall City.

The golden beads within the demonic gold could allow him, having already achieved minor success in the Brahma Saint True Demon Art, to directly skip over a thousand years of arduous cultivation, enabling him to advance from the late stage of the Integration Realm to the Great Completion Realm.

If this woman could further advance to the Mahayana stage, it would be of great benefit to both him and the human race. With the assistance of Zi Ling, a Mahayana Saint Lord, the human race’s prodigies would be spared many troubles and crises when bathing in the Demon Realm’s Spirit Cleansing Pool.

Of course, he couldn’t place all his hopes on this woman.

Everything should be based on himself.

“Senior, is it really just to let this junior join the Xuan Tian Sect as a guest elder?” A hint of

disappointment flashed across the girl’s face.

Her heart was filled with anxiety and uncertainty.

Han Li remained silent: “…”

“Senior, every girl has dreamed of having a heroic partner, and I’m no exception. Senior…”

“Alright, enough, let’s not talk about this anymore.”

Han Li waved his hand:

“Between us, this is best. I’ll provide you with a platform to showcase your abilities; the rest is up to your own capabilities. We don’t need to deliberately try to get closer.”

“I don’t like being betrayed, and you have your own pursuit of freedom. So, I won’t force you, I won’t force you.”

“Senior, I’m willing to swear an oath to my inner demons, never to betray you in this life! I’m also willing to let you place a restriction on me; my life and death are entirely in your hands! Moreover, all these requests are voluntary, not forced by you.”

What exactly is she lacking?

Han Li smiled upon hearing this, but inwardly shook his head.

If she had brought these things up earlier, he would have thought more highly of her.

Unfortunately, what’s the use of saying these things now?

Besides, the events of that year are still vivid in his mind.

Admittedly, his mother’s nurturing grace was important, and the sect’s protection was also a heavy burden. But placing his savior in danger, this act of injustice, was like a thorn in his heart.

“Go see your mother. The Miaoyin Sect might need you more,”

Han Li said calmly.

“Can I go back?”

“Your mother is currently near Qiyuan Island in the outer sea. Before news of Wen Tianren’s death spreads, find a way to have a disciple of the sect contact her and have her return to the inner sea. Afterward, you can arrange a place to meet her yourself. At that time, it’s up to you to decide whether to stay or leave.” (

The relevant memories can be deleted and modified.

) “Thank you… Senior.”

“We are destined to meet. You can take this fragment of the cultivation technique and cultivate it. It should be more suitable for you now, and for your physique. Of course, whether you choose it or not is up to you.”

He then handed over two jade slips.

The girl took them and glanced at them, unable to help but exclaim in surprise:

“…”

(End of Chapter)