The Price of Divination

Heavenly Spirit Peak. Ziyin was performing a divination on Zhuang Xun’s origins, but was interrupted by Xuanyuan Luoshui.

“That’s enough, there’s no need to continue.” With a flick of her finger, she took the bronze mirror from in front of Ziyin.

“Huh?”

“Why?”

“I haven’t even reached halfway yet.”

“But you’ve already lost thousands of years of your lifespan.”

“Hiss~” Ziyin gasped, then retorted: “How do you know?”

“Just a secret technique…” Xuanyuan Luoshui placed the bronze mirror on the stone table, still somewhat shaken.

Just now, while watching Ziyin’s divination, she had seen the time flowing on her body at an incredibly fast rate, like the Milky Way cascading backward.

If she hadn’t stopped her, Ziyin would have lost tens of thousands of years of lifespan more. How was this different from burning one’s life?

Xuanyuan Luoshui and Ziyin had a pretty good relationship, and she didn’t want to see her waste so much lifespan for this.

“What secret technique is so magical? It can even see the lifespan I’ve lost?”

“In any case, don’t easily divine about my master’s matters anymore. It’s very dangerous.” Xuanyuan Luoshui placed a pill bottle in front of Ziyin. “I’ll make up the rest to you when I have time.”

“Wow~ How did you buy so many?” Ziyin picked up the bottle, her eyes going wide. It was the first time she had seen so many Heavenly Longevity Pills.

“There must be at least a dozen, right?”

“Twenty-three pieces, not many.”

“Luoshui, if those old monsters in the ancient tombs heard you say that, they’d probably crawl out to beat you.”

“Let them try to beat me first.” Xuanyuan Luoshui thought to herself; when it came to fighting, she had never feared anyone.

“I’m going back now. If you want to divine someone in the future, let me know in advance… to avoid losing a lot of lifespan without realizing it.”

Ziyin put away the mirror and bottle, then threw herself onto Xuanyuan Luoshui’s back: “It seems that in this sect, only you, Luoshui, are the best to me.”

“…..” Xuanyuan Luoshui sighed softly in her heart; she really couldn’t understand this sect master’s personality.

“Alright, you’re not young anymore, you’re thousands of years old… Can you stop acting like a child?”

“I call it returning to simplicity.”

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Fairy Luo Peak. Zhuang Xun was sitting cross-legged on a green stone by a spirit stream, continuously breathing in and out a stream of pure, condensed spiritual energy. Around him, misty white clouds swirled, emitting strands of vibrant Dao resonance.

“Hoo~” He hadn’t expected that using the Primeval Divine Rhythm to repair his damaged foundation would be so fast…

He slowly exhaled a breath of spiritual energy, opened his eyes, and the yin-yang clarity and turbidity dissipated.

“But this Dao injury still needs three or four days to heal. It’s really torturous.”

Although getting close to Xuanyuan Luoshui could significantly speed up healing… but her current state couldn’t be touched; one touch and you’d catch fire.

“But life is quite leisurely, just need to stay alert at all times.”

Swish! As soon as Zhuang Xun finished speaking, a spirit thread like a small snake wrapped around his waist… and yanked him flying!

“……”

‘Can’t you let me relax a little longer?’ He knew; she was back.

In the courtyard.

“Master, an ancient relic will soon appear. I will go first and make arrangements for the sect disciples. I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you to stay here these days.”

Xuanyuan Luoshui placed a silver shackle on Zhuang Xun’s ankle, then threw a talisman into the sky. Buzz! An invisible barrier tightly enclosed the peak where Zhuang Xun was, resonating with the shackle on his ankle.

She was going to put him under house arrest.

“I’ve never seen a disciple put such restraints on their own master.”

“Now you’ve seen it, Master. Isn’t it wonderful?”

“Right now I only feel like teaching you a lesson.”

After doing all this, Xuanyuan Luoshui stepped up and wrapped her arms around his neck… Her crimson eyes flickered with agitation: “If Master wants to spank me, Luoshui won’t resist… After all, the pain Master brings me… only makes me crave you more.”

“…..”

“Pervert…” Zhuang Xun got hard… his fists got hard. But it was useless, so he relaxed them.

“As long as it makes Master accept me… what’s wrong with being a pervert?” Xuanyuan Luoshui chuckled softly, then left a light kiss on the corner of his lips…

“I warn you repeatedly, Master, don’t think of escaping… don’t think of seducing other women… After all… I hold your heart here…” Her hand touched his heart…

Then she gently pushed, causing his heart to tighten suddenly. “Urgh…” Zhuang Xun only grunted, gritting his teeth to keep from crying out.

“I hope Master will accept reality soon.” The pain faded… and Xuanyuan Luoshui’s figure slowly disappeared.

“…”

“…”

“Ugh…”

“This girl’s methods are really ruthless…”

Zhuang Xun clutched his chest, thinking about how to escape next. Obey her obediently? Wait for her to come back and then become the husband beneath his own disciple? How could that be… He was someone who longed for freedom.

Wasn’t she just a sick little girl? Such tricks couldn’t stump him, who was extremely proficient in techniques and formations. Once he recovered his strength, he would definitely ‘teach’ her how to respect the master!

Two days later. The Palace Master of Gushen Palace, Elder Shenyun, visited the Taixuan Dao Sect. When he told Ziyin about his intention to find someone, her expression changed slightly.

Oh my~ This is interesting… So Zhuang Xun actually has a woman outside looking for him. His romantic luck isn’t simple… And he even invited this venerable old senior to help.

“Senior, rest assured. If any disciple of my sect finds this person, I will inform Gushen Palace immediately.” Ziyin suddenly had an urge to watch some entertainment.

“By the way, senior, why not use a bounty to search for him? Wouldn’t that be more efficient?”

“Not appropriate.” Elder Shenyun shook his head slightly. “If we do that, the results will mostly be impostors.”

“But isn’t this person the teacher of that Dual Saint of Alchemy and Martial Arts? His alchemy skill must be considerable.” Ziyin glanced at the alchemy painting again. “Look at this idea of using heaven and earth as a cauldron and the underground solar fire to refine pills… Who could do that?”

“Indeed… Such alchemy talent is rare even in the Azure Domain.” Elder Shenyun pondered, thinking this method might be feasible. They could then set strict conditions to filter candidates.

Appearance and words can fool people, but talent and ability cannot be faked.

“Numinous Charm Immortal speaks wisely. When I return, I will discuss it with her. If I need to spread the news, I can inform you… This small favor I can certainly do.”

“Then many thanks to the Sect Master.”

“It’s nothing.”

Hehe… If little Luoshui sees the bounty… would she directly charge in with her spear to claim ownership? There would definitely be a good show then. As for watching the fun, Ziyin was very interested. Although in the end, it would still be Zhuang Xun who suffers.